Chez Bruce in Wandsworth

Second time we visit this place, both times service was extraordinary and the food was such a joy. The place itself is elegant yet relaxed, upstairs is more intimate. However if you are going for first time perhaps booking standard table is better. In both occasions we have the lovely owner and chef Bruce coming to our table to have little chat which felt very special. Can’t wait to be back!

Often when we decide on a restaurant to visit it’ll be because of reviews on Google Maps, Tripadvisor or the like. However with Chez Bruce that wasn’t the case. We went because everyone who’d already been told us it was brilliant - and they weren’t wrong. We would have visited before, but we mistakenly thought it’d take ages to get there from Central London. In fact, even though no trains were running from Victoria to Wandsworth Common - the nearest train station - on the day of our visit, it was still only around a 30 minute trip by bus.Our reservation was for lunch at 1pm but we rocked up at midday and hoped we could maybe grab a drink and get served a bit earlier. Instead we were escorted straight to our table - bonus!We perused the menu whilst munching our complimentary Parmesan crackers. Chez Bruce doesn’t offer a tasting menu so a bit of thought was required, and this led as to a smoked salmon and leek wrap each for starter, one chicken and one pork for main and a carafe of white wine to share. We also had a lovely aperitif of a zingy blood orange Martini each and enjoyed an excellent salty focaccia before the meal began.The starters were tremendous. Salmon, colour of the deepest, er, salmon, wrapped in a thin, crunchy leek parcel which sat in a sharp and sour sauce, all with a pleasant background of dill. It was joined on the plate by two light, smoky eel croquettes. Our mains were equally as good. My chicken breast had not a hint of dryness and came with a ballotine of chicken leg meat, buttery potatoes and a subtle but delicious truffle veloute. The bite of pork cheek I tried from the other main was so tender it was like inhaling meaty air, and the morsel of apple tart with black pudding reminded me of a tarte tatin, but with a hint of savoury saltiness.For dessert we both chose creme brûlée and that’s exactly what we got. No bells and whistles, not even a coulis or berries, just silky custard richly speckled with vanilla and a bitter and crunchy but light burnt sugar topping. Perfect. A flat white each after our food and we were done.Chez Bruce is a wonderfully relaxed and unpretentious place. All our servers made us feel welcome and there was none of the stuffiness of some Michelin-starred establishments. In fact the greatest compliment I can pay Chez Bruce is to say that anyone who might ordinarily feel intimidated and bewildered by a Michelin-starred restaurant would feel at ease here. They wouldn’t be daunted by tasting menus with dishes they might not like. Instead they could just enjoy fantastically cooked and presented food at, for the quality, a pretty reasonable price. We certainly did.

Amazing food from the chefs at Chez Bruce, you won’t be disappointed! The service is also incredible and you don’t wait long between your courses. I would have given 5 stars but what let the evening down for me was sitting in the upstairs section, it’s a small box type room which doesn’t have a great ambiance or any background music. The acoustics of the room aren’t great so you can hear all the noise around the room. I would have much preferred to be downstairs where the atmosphere is. If you do book make sure you get a place in the main restaurant. Apart from that all was amazing.

Amazing Sunday lunch, food and service was stupendous. Love the lamb kidney and crispy tongue, the seasoning and texture was absolutely beautiful, and my main course was cooked to perfection, a bit duck liver and the duck breast was unbelievable! Apple crumble with caramel ice cream and clotted cream have made the happy ending. Definitely will visit again!

Gorgeous, gorgeous restaurant! I'm an absolute foodie and travel the world in search for delicious food, and this is one of the top 10 restaurants globally I've ever visited. Great atmosphere, very intimate and relaxed. Amazing service, attentive but not too attentive, colleagues were super knowledgeable and the sommelier very helpful to pair a stunning wine with dinner. We had the aubergine and lobster starters (DIVINE!! But I forgot to take a photo), the duck and chateaubriand main (to die for), and apple and passion fruit deserts (gorgeous). Can't wait to come back.

Seriously, I am usually very generous with reviews, however on this occasion I had a $30 rump steak that was at first raw and after ministrations from the Chef, no cook, it turned out to be the toughest piece of steak I have ever had the misfortune to have been served. Will certainly not be a customer here again. Others of my party ordered Uncles Favourite and they were happy with their meals. Stiff for me I suppose.

Great restaurant for fine dining. Superb service and exquisite food. We’ve been here as a couple or as a group of friends. It never disappoints.

Sometimes you wish you could give out 6 stars, as Chez Bruce is pretty much perfect - I've been a number of times and there's no more reliable top class dining. From the service (outstanding, friendly, thoughtful and charismatic) to the food to the wine, everything is top quality. Simply cannot recommend the place enough.

My husband and I have been to Chez Bruce a few times. We always have such aovely time! On this occasion, we had tmgot married 2 days before. Chez Bruce made it so special Al we will be forever grateful. Thank you so much guys!! As always, the food was incredible and the wine complimented it...the professionals sure do know what they are talking about when it comes to food and wine pairing! We are excited to return on our next special occasion!

Great experience and service. Food was exceptional and really based on fresh seasonal product, nowhere near pretentious and we love that. Will definitely be coming back.