The best restaurants serving French food in Chiltern South East

A different time, a different day but always assured of delicious flavours from quality ingredients. Today's special delight was a fig and pistachio tart that frankly tastes even better than it looks, and it looks great. Continuity is always a sign of a good eatery but when you appreciate the chef is creating recipes from love, rest assured you are in food nirvana. Having dined here since it opened I am always amazed at how they maintain and even improve on quality and taste. If in any doubt, try their duck confit sandwich where even the rolls are made in-house. You will leave with a radiant smile on your face. Just had dinner here again; Raclette Arancini followed by Duck in cherry sauce and gratin dauphinoise. I can only describe this as an award winning meal. It will have your taste buds dancing for a week. The truffle arancini are still excellent as is the burger with green pepper sauce.

Had a fabulous meal at The Artichoke in Amersham last night. We went because my nephew is now working there, but we will be going back for the warm atmosphere and the brilliant food and wine. Loved all of the dishes on the well thought out tasting menu, but the roasted salsify deserves a special mention. The sommelier was also particularly great. They were some of the best wine pairings we've had. He was also fun and knowledgeable. I really can't understand why we had never been before, since it is so close to us and we often travel a long way to eat in great places! Well worth a visit if you've never been before.