Carvosso's at 210

210 Chiswick High Road
W4 1PD

020 8995 9121



On its website Carvosso's claims to be one of Chiswick's top wine bars: "situated in a 17th century building that has been lovingly converted [what is an unloving conversion I wonder?] by the owners from a former police station and stables into a large bar, two restaurant dining areas, a cosy sitting room and four private function rooms, all wrapped around a pretty stone courtyard." 

It opened in 2006 but more than 5 years have passed since its greatest night - when Cameron Diaz was spotted having a drink with Colin Firth and Alan Rickman.  None of them were there on the Thursday night when we went - not just an impossibility but also a shame. 

This time I was with special girlfriend number 4 and for the first time this year we sat outside, in the 'pretty stone courtyard', which indeed it was, sandwiched between two heaters.  Carvosso's has the feel of an after work 80's wine bar.  It's all wood and wine and working people, and is perhaps a tad dated, but it's friendly, the menu has something for everyone and the service is speedy without making you feel that all they want to do is go home.  

Special girlfriend number 4 had the paella which came with some enormous and very bug eyed prawns.  I had the flat iron chicken with an asparagus and feta salad which looked beautiful, courtesy of a purple flower - edible, I hope.  We also had some wilted spinach on the side because I can't resist that Popeye look. I'm hopeless with wine lists and as special girlfriend number 4 wasn't drinking I had a glass of Montepulciano because I've been there.

All in all it was a lovely surprise.  The food was good, the atmosphere was nice and they even put on a sunny evening - who could ask for more? 


Food (for 1): £15.00
Drinks (including a mint tea): £9.45
Total: £27.00