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Cheese lovers, this is where to find the best raclette and fondue in London
By Amy Beecham
5 months ago
2 min read
Treat your tastebuds to a warming fondue or raclette night this autumn at the likes of Vagabond, La Fromagerie and St Moritz.
As the colder, darker autumnal nights draw in, what better way to celebrate the changing of the seasons than with mouthfuls of melty cheese?
An integral part of traditional Swiss dining culture, both raclette (where the cheese is heated over a grill and scraped onto your food) and fondue (which involves dipping bread into a pot of cheese and wine) make for the perfect dinner that warms you from the inside.
The only question is: which one should you try first? We couldn’t possibly pick, but what we do know is that these seven spots offer some of the best cheese in the city. From Vagabond’s new winter-sharer menu to the oldest Swiss restaurant in London, start planning your next dinner date now.
La Fromagerie
La Fromagerie isn’t just an award-winning cheese shop – it’s also a lively restaurant space serving mouth-watering cheese fondue suppers all year round. Enjoy yours with a delicious wine pairing, charcuterie and all-important cornichons.
Address: 2-6 Moxon St, London W1U 4EW
St Moritz
The city’s oldest Swiss restaurant may be the obvious choice for fondue, but we can promise that St Moritz won’t disappoint. Expect traditional interiors, a no-fuss wine list and simple yet truly exceptional cheese.
Address: 161 Wardour St, London W1F 8WJ
Vagabond
Wine bar Vagabond’s new winter-sharer is everything you could possibly want: a blend of Alpine Swiss, emmental, raclette and gruyère cheese served with toasted baguette, potatoes and pickles, all from £20 per person.
Address: locations across London
Josette
Charming French bistro La Petite Ferme is reopening at the end of October as Josette, where raclette with cured meat, seasonal vegetables and potatoes are the stars on the menu.
Address: 102-104 Farringdon Road, London, EC1R 3EA
The Cheese Bar
Address: Unit 93 - 94, Chalk Farm Rd, Chalk Farm, London NW1 8AH
Champagne + Fromage
Like its name suggests, Champagne + Fromage excels in two arenas. Whether you’re after an early evening snack or want to make a whole evening of it, treat yourself to runny cancoillotte alongside a glass of fizz.
Address: 22 Wellington St, London WC2E 7DD
Fire & Fromage
Looking for the ultimate autumnal date night? Hunker down in weather-proof cabana for all-you-can-eat raclette, courtesy of Fire & Fromage, Jimmy Garcia’s seasonal pop up on London’s iconic South Bank. While you’re there, you can make the most of the mulled wine and toasted marshmallow offerings, too.
Address: The Queen’s Walk, London SE1 8XX
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