About Mignonette Bistro
Mignonette Bistro is a modern French restaurant situated on Kew Road in Richmond, serving carefully crafted fixed-price lunch and dinner menus in an intimate, welcoming setting. Open Tuesday through Sunday, it draws locals who appreciate well-seasoned French cooking, a thoughtful wine list and genuinely attentive service. Whether you are popping in for coffee and a pastry or lingering over a full meal with friends, the bistro strikes a balance between relaxed neighbourhood dining and accomplished cooking that has earned it a loyal following among Richmond residents.
Local area
Kew Road connects Richmond town centre with the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, making it a well-travelled route for both residents and visitors exploring this part of the borough. Mignonette Bistro sits naturally within Richmond’s culture of independent, quality-led businesses — the kind of place a settled community gravitates towards rather than discovers by chance. In a town shaped by the Thames, Richmond Park and a strong civic pride in doing things properly, a bistro offering accomplished French cooking at considered prices feels entirely at home.
Why choose Mignonette Bistro
Mignonette Bistro combines the reassurance of fixed-price menus — making budgeting straightforward without any sense of compromise — with cooking that has earned a rating of 4.8 from over 200 visitors. The extended Friday and Saturday lunch service running to 4 PM suits those who prefer an unhurried midday meal, while Sunday lunch provides a relaxed end to the weekend. Closed on Mondays, it maintains the rhythm of a proper neighbourhood restaurant rather than a conveyor-belt operation. For Richmond residents who value genuine hospitality and skilled French cooking close to home, it is a reliable and rewarding choice.
Services
- Fixed-price lunch menus
- Fixed-price dinner menus
- Coffee and pastries
- À la carte French dining
- Curated wine selection
- Weekend extended lunch service
Ideal for: Local Richmond residents, Couples seeking a relaxed dining experience, Food lovers appreciating French cuisine, Visitors to Kew Gardens and the riverside, Groups celebrating special occasions, Regulars looking for a trusted neighbourhood restaurant.
Frequently asked questions
What are the opening hours at Mignonette Bistro?
The bistro is closed on Mondays. Tuesday to Thursday it opens for lunch from noon to 3 PM and dinner from 6 to 10 PM. On Fridays and Saturdays lunch runs from noon to 4 PM and dinner from 6 to 10:30 PM. On Sundays it opens for lunch only, from noon to 4 PM.
Does Mignonette Bistro offer good value for money?
Based on visitor feedback, the fixed-price lunch and dinner menus are considered to offer exceptional value, with thoughtfully prepared dishes and a curated wine selection included within a set menu structure.
Where exactly is Mignonette Bistro located?
The restaurant is at 109 Kew Road, Richmond, TW9 2PN — on the road that runs between Richmond town centre and the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew.
Can I just call in for coffee and a pastry rather than a full meal?
Yes — the existing visitor feedback specifically mentions that guests are made to feel welcome whether dropping in for coffee and a pastry or settling in for a longer meal.
How can I contact or find out more about Mignonette Bistro?
You can telephone the restaurant on 020 8240 1215 or visit their website at mignonettebistro.com for menus and further details.
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