Le cochon aveugle in York

Terrible customer serviceI’m writing this review with great sadness. I’ve been to the restaurant many times before with my partner and friends and have recommended to many over the years. We’ve seen the couple who own the business and the business itself flourish and have felt very happy about this. We even supported the business through lockdown by using their home delivery service. I was very excited to be coming back to the physical restaurant tonight to celebrate a good friends 40th birthday.Unfortunately this is not to be the case.After speaking with the owner to confirm our reservation I was informed that the tasting menu does not cater for vegetarians or pescatarians. Only one menu is offered for all guests. Of our party of 4, half can not be catered for. Apparently this is stated clearly, sadly I missed it. Never in my wildest dreams did I think a restaurant of such previous high standards (well any restaurant actually!) would not cater for such a huge part of the population. Upon querying this, as I’ve dined there before with a vegetarian friend, this is a recent change.To add further insult to a terrible situation (we’re due there to surprise my friend in 7 hours from taking the phone call!) we will be charged £50 per head.I’m not unreasonable I understand they have a business to run. I offered a number of what I consider reasonable solutions and to salvage a bad situation. I offered to pay the £200 today and rebook for a different date with meat and fish eating friends. This was instantly dismissed as an option. I was left with only 2. Bring my non meat and fish eating friends to the restaurant regardless or pay £200 for nothing.I was repeatedly told it’s clear on the website and in the t’s and c’s. In all honesty I just did not expect such low standards from this restaurant and as I said before have been catered for in this way in the past.It is also obvious the restaurant have now filled half of our booking via Instagram and in all likelihood will refill the whole booking before this evening. I’ve suggested a refund on my deposit if this is the case. So far zero response which is again a huge disappointment as it took less than a minute to debit my card £200.I’m grateful York has many other great restaurants that accommodate what I’d consider very basic requirements and in fact more complex ones such as my husbands hatred of garlic.Now to find an alternative venue for my friends birthday……..

Unfortunately I cannot share my experience as we will not be able to eat at this restaurant tonight to celebrate a dear friends special birthday...as they no longer cater for Vegetarian or Pescatarians.I have eaten here in the past and had a wonderful Vegetarian meal...such a disappointment.We added this information to our booking request but nobody pointed this out when the booking was confirmed.We are now left £200 out of pocket as they are still charging my friend who made the booking. Despite it appears already filling some of the 4 covers.Perhaps the management will gain a conscience and refund the money?We can only hope!

Fantastic tasting dinner. Very interesting dishes (and of course tasteful) in a very warm atmosphere. Lovely

Out of this world taster menu. Worth every penny. Deliscous taste sensation with every mouthful. Staff and experience were amazing.

What a fabulous experience and the tasting menu was out of this world. The 3 chefs and both waitresses were first class and it is a venue worthy of a visit. Only small place but a mighty big food experience. Each course was a wonderful gastronomic experience that tantalised your taste buds.

The food is exceptional! Made to feel very welcome as soon as we walked through the door. We both left feeling very full! This is a huge treat for us but was well worth it due to experience of being on the chefs table.

Delightful taster menu, very filling.friendly helpful staff who knew what they were doing. Felt very full when we were given a bag of spiced gingerbread to bring home, yummy. Wheelchair accessible, good roomy toilet. Aesop toiletries.

Fabulous lunch at this little gem. Every course was beautiful and the service was superb

This is a hidden gem of a restaurant. The meal is like a jazz piece, great improv and preparation that is the result of great underlying skill. A small place, like an intimate dinner party with a feast of courses on a set menu. You don't get any choice or notice of what the meal is. Not a place for control freaks but if you want to be surprised, challenged and have your taste buds excited. This is the place in York.

A superb sensory discovery experience! Unusual and imaginative flavour combinations combined with a rare sophisticated honesty about the food. Prepared with precision, perfection and passion that is evident in the beautiful and delicate detail of every dish. The wines are an educational experience and discovery that greatly enhanced and complimented the food.