Le Provence, London

Chef-restaurateur John McClements has relaunched his former Ma Cuisine restaurant in Barnes, south-west London. The neighbourhood eaterie serves dishes from the South of France and offers a lighter, tapas-style menu in the bar.

Opened 20 July

Owner and head chef John McClements

Manager Rachid Benbrahim

Capacity 40, plus 20 in the bar

Menu French - dishes include vichyssoise; lobster bisque; globe artichoke with sauce gribiche; risotto with fresh sea urchin; bouillabaisse; and grilled Pyrenees lamb with ratatouille. Desserts include classics such as crème brûlée and tarte au chocolat.

Average spend £25 for three courses

Address 7 White Hart Lane, London SW13 0PX

Telephone 020 8878 4092

Websitewww.leprovence.co.uk

See next week's Menuwatch for more details