Maison Lavigne
Classic French cooking, the same recipes passed down three generations since 1962.
View the menuOur heritage
Founded by our grandparents in 1962, the maison has stayed in the family ever since. The recipes have barely changed; the room has only grown warmer.
Our specialities
French Onion Soup
£7.50Slow cooked onions in a rich beef stock, topped with a gruyere crouton.
Chicken Liver Parfait
£8.50Smooth chicken liver parfait with onion marmalade and toasted brioche.
Leek and Goat Cheese Tart
£8.00Baked leek and goat cheese tart with a light salad.
Escargots de Bourgogne
£9.00Snails baked in garlic and parsley butter.
Coq au Vin
£18.50Chicken braised slowly in red wine with mushrooms and lardons.
Duck Confit
£19.50Slow cooked duck leg, crisped to order, served with dauphinoise potatoes.
As featured in
“A maison that has earned every one of its sixty years.”
“Winner, Family Restaurant of the Year.”
Family run since 1962
Three generations, one recipe book.
Lunch and dinner service
Open for lunch and dinner, every day but Monday.
In the heart of town
A short walk from the town square.
What our guests say
“Feels exactly like eating at a French grandmother’s table.”
“The same warmth every single visit, for years now.”