Cépage[s] Wine Bistro

£26 - £45 / French, Wine bars, Spanish, Vegetarian options

69 Westbourne Park Rd, London

Awards

Excellent Black Pudding 2024

Opening hours

6PM-11PM

Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday 6PM-11PM
Wednesday 6PM-11PM
Thursday 6PM-11PM
Friday 6PM-11PM
Saturday 12PM-11PM

Exquisite Wine and Culinary Delights Await

Ah, Cépages. That cozy French bistro on a tucked-away London street that has been buzzing around the lips of food lovers for ages. My recent amble through its woody, wine-scented doors left me both full of food and contemplation in equal measure. This tiny haven is a mix of contradictions - big on charm with barely-there portions. But isn’t that what a quintessentially French dining escapade embraces? The menu might feel redacted, focusing only on small plates — which leaves one either heartily impressed or hungry for just a little more. Nevertheless, I found each dish perfectly crafted, with their cheese offering being buttery brilliance; a welcome indulgence as there’s never quite enough bread to truly satiate.

Yet in the splendid universe of ever-poursome French wines, this locale triumphantly reassures its patrons that life's joyous moments are but a clink away. The staff demonstrate seamless choreography amidst the wave of diners, maintaining a steady reservoir of cordial competency. As for our dining cohort, giggles mingled with audible cheers! Which weren’t entirely a testament to the chef’s deft hand (though close), but to the concert of vintage bottles doing the roundtables. Indeed, some old favourites on the list retain their mythic status despite the occasional phantom kick from the kitchen experience. Consider this — not every night out must transcend cleansed palates; Cépages offers unjudgmental good times splashed with just enough flavor to cement memories anew, urging itself into the busy tunnels of living! Salut, NYC beckons more than a repeat whimsy!? — Milo Tastemaker