La Petite Ferme Reviews Summary

Service

Pros:

• "Both waitress were so friendly, always checking on us, making little jokes and you can tell they really care about people's time and stomaches."
• "Staffs made the place. Friendly & quick customer service."
• "Very warm, friendly and efficient service."
• "Wonderful service at this truly french restaurant. The staff were attentive and informative."
• "The staff were very friendly and the service was good however it seemed like they were very busy and could have used extra help."
• "Absolutely amazing service!"
• "The staff were so friendly and organised."

Cons:

• "Service was just a little slow at times - we asked a few times for refills and they did sometimes take a long time to come (10+ minutes)."
• "We end up paying £40 per person and we left the restaurant being hungry 😕"
• "Service was just a little slow at times - we asked a few times for refills and they did sometimes take a long time to come (10+ minutes)."
• "Although there was a pervasive stench of cheese inside."
• "Really horrible smell in the restaurant, not so sure what was causing it, but possibly a damp issue."
• "Was quite shocked with the slow service."
• "Although the service was good, the organisation was poor as the set menu was not as advertised."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Went there for lunch and had the braised rabbit leg with pasta which was very delicious."
• "Good value for money and TRADITIONAL french food. Felt like I was back home and my mum was cooking."
• "Gorgeous food and fantastic wine."
• "Food Quality is top-notch!"
• "Food could not get better for a local restaurant and could easily give a run for their money to some well known established names in more central London places."
• "The food was amazing - the first time in my life I've felt obliged to mop up the sauce."
• "The escargot in garlic butter were delicious and the Duck Confit Croquettes were out of this world, worth fighting over incredible!!!"

Cons:

• "I think the sea bass's crust was a bit burned and the artichokes a bit bland."
• "Not very impressed with the food ... Very over priced."
• "The food was good as well, but it wasn't great."
• "The food was somewhat underwhelming considering the price."
• "Both were underseasoned, and the risotto barely had any cheese in it, very bland."
• "The duck tasted old and somewhat off."
• "The only thing that I didn't like was duck dish. It was tough and a bit unfamiliar taste. I couldn't eat more than one bite."

Atmosphere

Pros:

• "Good option to try a French cuisine on an intimate space. Great for a date or have a dinner with friends."
• "The atmosphere is so cosy and authentic that you forget you’re in the middle of busy London."
• "The restaurant is cosy and staff is very attentive."
• "The atmosphere is perfect."
• "Beautiful atmosphere. Lovely place."
• "The atmosphere in the restaurant was incredible."
• "Such a wonderful experience, this little gem of a restaurant travels you to France thanks to its wonderful ambience."

Cons:

• "We each polished off every plate, and despite the service being a bit slow (not necessarily a bad thing), we had a great meal and would likely return again."
• "The thing we were most astounded by is the level of food waste ... the unlimited food for the raclette is brought out (slowly) and after the first helping they brought out a plate double the size of the first... there is just piles of wasted uneaten food at the end of the meal."
• "I used to visit your stand at the market but last two times I've been there the portion size has become noticeably smaller while you also have increased the price 20%."
• "Disappointing considering the positive reviews."
• "However, the food and the wine were both disappointing."
• "We were informed that the sides were part of a dish but were still charged separately which was rather frustrating."
• "Just the dessert, a revised Tarte tatin was not meeting the expectations but everything else was perfect."

Value

Pros:

• "Food was delicious and priced reasonably."
• "Great wine selection that won't break the bank."
• "Their menu of the day is great value for a 3-course meal."
• "Haute French cuisine for an affordable price."
• "La Ferme is definitely a great find for authentic french cuisine in a relaxed and welcoming environment and at an affordable price!"
• "Great atmosphere for a little French bistro. Reminds me of Parisian bistros in France with cosy atmosphere and good food plus wine."
• "The food quality is top notch (exactly what you would get in France)"

Cons:

• "A bit too pricey but still good and would come again and try their raclette."
• "We did the £32pp raclette option. It felt pretty expensive considering what we got."
• "The food was very expensive."
• "This place charged me £30 to cancel my reservation even though my husband and I are both sick with the flu."
• "Consider on the bill to add around 13% of their service charge, and try to make a reservation in advance as the space in the restaurant is limited."
• "The food was good however the food was very expensive."
• "A little spenny but raclette and fondue is a more upmarket meal!"