The French Table
682 Reviews
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- Friday12–2:30 pm, 6:30–9:30 pm
- Saturday12–2:30 pm, 6:30–9:30 pm
- SundayClosed
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday12–2:30 pm, 6:30–9:30 pm
- Thursday12–2:30 pm, 6:30–9:30 pm
About the Business
The French Table | Restaurant & Dining in Surbiton, Surrey | The French Table showcases contemporary French cooking in a laid back and comfortable setting. Located in the leafy suburb of Surbiton. Book your table today.
Contacts
Website
Call Us
+442083992365
85 Maple Rd, Surbiton KT6 4AW
Hours
- Friday12–2:30 pm, 6:30–9:30 pm
- Saturday12–2:30 pm, 6:30–9:30 pm
- SundayClosed
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday12–2:30 pm, 6:30–9:30 pm
- Thursday12–2:30 pm, 6:30–9:30 pm
Features
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
- Delivery
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Dine-in
- Takeaway
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Toilets
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- High chairs
- Lunch
- Upmarket
- Reservations required
Recommended Reviews
Frank Gell
12.03.2024
The French Table
An excellent lunch! The two of us went to celebrate a special occasion and we weren't disappointed...I had booked the table about 6 weeks in advance and I had been looking forward to this.I felt the tasting menu largely improved as the meal went on; the amuse bouche (a 'watercress mousse' with sundries tomatoes) was decent enough as a snack (good flavours but not keen on it being lukewarm).The following three courses were very nice, and the final savoury dish (an outstanding chicken breast with mushroom duxelle, creamed leeks, truffle biscuit, and chicken jus) and dessert were excellent. For a £50 five-course tasting menu, it was far better value than you'd find elsewhere in London.Service was friendly throughout, though a little slower than expected; it was busy but we were in there for over 3 hours.Overall this was well worth the expense and I wouldn't hesitate to book again for a special visit...the extra little touches the team provided for us (glitter on the table, a personalised menu) really made it memorable.
Christine Newman
29.02.2024
The French Table
Really enjoyed the lunch tasting menu. It was excellent for the price and the wine flight was very well paired. The bread basket was also top notch. Service was good but not exceptionally fast. I’d recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an upscale leisurely lunch that is high quality in a relaxed environment.
Paula Neilson
28.02.2024
The French Table
Wanted to visit here for a while as my sister visits regularly. We were down from Scotland and went for our anniversary.Wow it was absolutely amazing. The food, firstly was just amazing and everything else.A huge thank you for making our holiday.We will be planning our visits round your availability!!Paula and Angus x
Ellie
09.02.2024
The French Table
We had been so looking forward to our evening at The French Table, but were bitterly disappointed. My husband booked for my birthday and our evening got off to a good start, when I was greeted with a note on the menu marking the occasion. Unfortunately we were put on a very awkward table, which had ice buckets (not belonging to us) kept behind my husband’s chair, meaning that we were constantly disturbed throughout our meal as staff reached to top up tables around us. We tried to let this go and enjoy our meal, but the service went from bad to worse. It was like something went wrong within the restaurant because all care and attention suddenly went out the window - water was not topped up, as our empty glasses sat deserted on the table. The same applied for our empty carafe of wine. Desert then took at least 45 minutes to arrive and when it did, tasted soggy and stale. To top it all off, the coffees never even came. We gently commented on our disappointment over the service when leaving and the waiter just shrugged it off, taking no accountability at all. We left feeling completely flat and disheartened, after what was supposed to be a special night. We love French food and had heard only good things about TFT, but it nowhere near lived up to expectations. I would not recommend this restaurant based on our poor experience and certainly will not be returning in a hurry.
Carlos Charnaux
10.01.2024
The French Table
How cannot be amazed by this spectacular restaurant! They really made my 20th wedding Anniversary feel completely special. The food was outstanding from start to finish. The duck, what a duck! I had one of the best fig dessert in my life. Please make it permanent! The environment couldn’t be more pleasant with calm music and people really enjoying around you. And last but not least, THE STAFF! I think every restaurant should learn with this stellar team. THANK YOU! Well done! You deserve much more stars that I can place here.
Filipe
06.01.2024
The French Table
Absolutely divine. Some of the best French cuisine I have had in my life. Was sad when the meal was coming to an end as I was really enjoying the story each dish had to portray. Flavours and presentation were immaculate, definitely a must try and the staff are all very welcoming and accommodating.If you are going this season I highly recommend the Vanilla flan dessert, well rounded dessert and will leave you wanting more!
Liane Spinks
19.12.2023
The French Table
What a little gem of a restaurant! We had been waiting the best part of a year to book here as every time we have tried to book, it’s been fully booked for the next four weeks. It was well worth the wait.We booked the tasting menu, 5 course for £45 each and matching wine included for £80. Every course was delicious. More importantly, I think the service was second to none.It’s also incredibly stylish, clean and beautiful setting.We’ve already booked our next meal!
Zoah Hedges-Stocks
18.12.2023
The French Table
I popped into The French Table today for a business lunch. I had the cauliflower veloute which won me over even though I don't usually enjoy cauliflower, and a very nice pot au feu. The food was good and I was particularly impressed by the thoughtful and knowledgeable service. Our waiter was very polite and attentive and clearly passionate about the food.
Gustave Xavier Azorin
17.12.2023
The French Table
Even though we tried to leave any prejudice about gourmet experience behind, and despite being aware of what we were going to, the size of the dishes served still managed to dissapoint us. If it hadn't been because of the cheese course we ordered as an extra to the 5 course menu for each, we would have walked out of the place hungry. I understand that the focus is in the tasting experience, but other than the lamb course and desserts, the dishes served weren't even remotely amazing, and what drawed the attention about them was how some of the ingredients were added with the apparent and sole purpose of making the description of the course larger (i.e. black olive, and there were literally two thin slices of an olive...?) to the point it was silly. Like, why would you serve a dish with a quarter of a soft boiled egg, or one single small mollusc? I don't think it would hurt them to increase the size at least so that the sum of the five courses would make up for a proper, normal dinner so that an average person would be satisfied.Two other things that bothered us: the long wait between courses (the dinner took us 2 hours and a half due to long waits mainly), and that the waiter stood right next to our table chatting with the people on the adjancet table often and for way too long, which felt a bit invasive and uncorfomtable.What we enjoyed the most were the lamb course, the dessert and the cheese board.As an overall, I think it is fine for one time, but wouldn't go for it agian.
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85 Maple Rd, Surbiton KT6 4AW
The French Table