An absolutely charming meal! There is zero reason this place shouldn't be packed each night, do yourself a service and make a booking that shall impress your friends, family, etc. You'll look super smart, too. Yelpers are right about this one, most definitely. We were hard pressed to find a restaurant a bit more "down to earth" whilst staying in uber fancy Knightsbridge, so luckily a quick search pointed me through Hyde Park north to the lovely Angelus. Tucked into Bathhurst Street, it was the perfect dining destination to ring in year 4 of being married. We wanted something nice to celebrate our anniversary, but not...opulent/over the top. Angelus fit the bill perfectly. We arrived a bit early or our reservation and opted to have a few glasses of red wine on the sidewalk seating before coming in for dinner. We were escorted in, sat at a The service is the stuff dreams are made of. I am not kidding, one time I picked up my last bite of bread and the plate had disappeared to ready the table for the next course before it reached my mouth. ON POINT doesn't even begin to describe it. And not just efficient, but friendly (as friendly as French guys get, right? Yes!) We felt welcome the entire evening from start to finish. The food, yes -- that too was fantastic! I enjoyed the beef tartare and the chicken, both gorgeous, rich and decadent. The menu is truly French, not French-British or French-American so do be prepared to see snails and the like. Yum, you'll like it if you give it a try. They event sent out a small anniversary plate for us with some delectable little desserts. Such a pleasant London meal -- Angelus boasts old school charm, but with all the polish and sophistication of its West London location. Service, food, ambience - 5 stars. read more

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We booked the private room for a surprise bday dinner. The waiting staff were attentive but didn't smile much at all. I ordered the recommended "Creme brulee" which was delicious, but the portion was far too big.but I guess they had the justify the ridiculously high price tag that went with it. Into the mains. I have to say I was EXTREMELY disappointed with this meal. The waiter had highly recommended it hence I expected something amazing...on par with the stater.especially as it cost around the £30 mark. What my friends and I received was a slab of overcooked meat which looked and tasted like a cheap piece of pork chop. Underneath was a small piece of potato or something. A total disappointment. Finally, the small bites that came with the teas and coffee tasted and looked burnt hence we had to leave most of it aside. Unfortunately, after that experience. None of us will returning. read more

Angelus Restaurant - The veal was like a piece of overcooked cheap pork chop that was in underseasoned. Disappointing as it was recommended by the waiter. - French Near Me - London, XGL

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Good not great. The soufflé very nice. Escarole needed seasoning fresh veggies slightly under whelming. Ok

Completely enjoyed my experience here. Was able to come only for brunch (the dinner sounds amazing!), but I really appreciated the attentiveness the staff had towards my enjoyment of my meal. Two SMALL quirks. One, I had made a reservation. I showed up, slightly early, and found a restaurant completely empty. Utterly, completely devoid of other guests. And I was greeted rather distastefully by someone who asked if I had booked ahead. It seemed rather a silly question, given the circumstances. Two, as a tea fan, I am always disappointed when you order green tea, and they bring something out that is green, yes; but, flavored. Boo. Otherwise, terrific. read more

This was one of those dinners that I will never forget, not just because of the food but the event itself which included the service, setting, wine and the people that I was dining with. The bar is incredibly cozy, and service is relaxed but attentive. I was meeting 4 additional people but arrived early. Olivier, the maitre'd, approached me to introduce himself while offering me a beverage. Being a French restaurant with a French waitstaff, I expected some level of reticence - that was not the case. Upon learning that it was my first trip to London, he provided me with a well thought out list of recommended places to visit and kept me company while I waited for the rest of the party. My friends reserved the chef's table downstairs -a tiny table located in the kitchen, right next to all of the culinary action. We were introduced to the entire cooking staff which included Pierre, the head chef and all of his assistants. After ascertaining that nobody had any food restrictions, we were off to the races. Dinner consisted of the following: - Foie gras brulee served with toasted bread - this is on of their specialties and I can see why - rich whipped foie gras "custard" in a small cast iron pot topped with granulated sugar which had been toasted - Halibut and sea scallop appetizer - two separate portions, served on a slate tray. The sea scallop was on a smearing of something delicious and the halibut served with fennel and a finger lime which was not as tart as you would expect a lime to be and paired very well with the fish - Rabbit stuffed with cranberries and duck liver served on a beautiful plate of purple colored potatoes - at this point, I regretted the slice of bread that I had eaten earlier as I was beginning to feel full! - Clementine Soufflé with dark chocolate ice cream (although the ice cream had the consistency of mousse) It is hard to pick a favorite dish but I think if forced to, it would be the halibut. Wine service was also excellent but as I was not selecting the wine, I did not peruse the entire wine list. We had a wonderful Trimbach Riesling, followed by a St Aubin white burgundy before going on to an Italian IGT which we had brought with us (2007 Lodovico - amazing!). The final wine was a French dessert wine. All were excellent. Anyway, I look forward to returning to London to experience another meal at Angelus. . read more

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French food still the best (or my fav) even in London. Went there for a work function. Ordered smoked salmon and crab meat, Parmesan with avocado purée to start, pan speared sea bass for main course and finished with lychee and passion fruit bavarois with red fruit coulis. Everything was delicious, well made, great presentation to fine detail. It is not budget eating place, but worth every penny. read more

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Warm and inviting with booth rapped walls. Smart attire to dressy would fit in well. Everyone who walked in had reservations but they do take walk in's. Call ahead to be safe. Limited by the glass but exceptional offerings by the bottle so bring a friend...or three. A Lovely group of 7 next to me enjoyed their evening. Well dressed staff in black are courteous and keep a watchfully eye without hovering. The tiger prawn ravioli was delicious. Light but flavorful with a fantastic sauce. I was a bit thrown by the diced onion bed the ravioli was laying on. Although the flavor married well, the hard texture of the onion was in great contrast of the soft and fluffy pillows of prawn filling. I like to order the Bouillabaisse when available to taste a staple. If the kitchen can't produce that, I would question the rest of the offerings. The broth was a nice variation on a theme brought over from the ravioli but with a mild fish stock flavour. The fish was perfect and worked well with the splash of veggies including a pile of spinach as a base. The dish was small so here you are paying for quality and not quantity. A very good option but please order a starter to help fill the evening. My espresso was served with Petits Fours. A nice surprise. Bread was needed to soak up much of the lovely sauces, it was traditionally plate less so there were a considerable amount of crumbs. As I was looking down at the mess I made I thought a crumber would be nice. Sure enough, my waiter arrived moments after my dinner was removed to clean the clutter. Great service and an eye for detail, both in the kitchen am on the floor. I'm glad I came in and would dine here again. Next time I'll bring my friends. read more

Paddington and Lancaster Gate are not areas known for their food and Angelus may start to change this. In a little dead-end street, a former manager of Aubergine has started an excellent French Bistrot with superb food, impeccable service and great atmosphere. He managed to import a sous-chef from Le Scribe in Paris who was attracted by the challenge of starting a place from scratch and a smaller kitchen. Since the place opened it became quite hot and busy but still this is, probably because of its location, a relatively well preserved secret. There is a nice room that can be rented for spacial occasions in the basement with a pretty cool view on the cellar. But the best table is in the kitchen. Small with 5-6 seats only but quite a unique experience with the view on the ballet of the cooks in this small kitchen working real hard to cope with the orders coming from upstairs. So to do something really different with friends I suggest you try the chef's table as the menu is conceived on the fly by the chef and if you want him to do something different you can ask for it too. Note that there is a very elegant and comfortable bar at the back with a few tables and sofas. Worth trying (especially the Chef's table!). Oct 08: Just been back there and tried eating at the back of the restaurant in the lounge area, great atmosphere, dim light and fantastic food. This is now officially my favourite restaurant in London! read more

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The present reviews describe the place well, sophistated and discreet with a good wine list and varied menu ever watched over by the 'all-seeing' Thierry and his experienced French colleagues. A group of us (9) lunched here and our food service was consistent and timely. My scallops gratin with artichokes was first rate, perfectly soft with some contrasting bacon and mushrooms bringing it together beautifully. The main course of Halibut was really good, loved the risotto but if I can be constructively critical, the duck confit, could be left out......... its really sufficient without. Deserts - go for the tasting plate of mixed deserts for two, it wont dissapoint ! Wines were good, one of the nicest Sancerre's Ive had and the Ch Cissac Bordeaux decantered, was popular all round. Its an intimate place which has a feeling of warmth, perfect on these crisp winter days. Smart casual/dressy read more

This part of London isn't overburdened with good places to eat if you aren't looking for a curry or similar. However, Angelus would do any part of the capital proud - a very French, somewhat understated menu, nicely judged flavours, and excellent, attentive staff. Of particular note was a liver parfait "creme brulee" as a starter - surprisingly light yet flavourful. The wine list isn't stolidly stuck on French, or indeed European wine either - there were some respectable Argentine reds as well. Highly recommended. read more

We went to Angelus since we were staying in the area and searching for someone who could accommodate our 4 adult, 6 child group on short notice. The ambience was quiet and sophisticated. Clientele upscale. Food was generally very good, but unfortunately the compliments end there. It took tres tres longtime for each of our courses to arrive and then get our check. I had to go to the bar after being seated for fifteen minutes waiting for a drink. Perhaps this is French custom? It might have been fine ordinarily if our children weren't so obviously collapsing in their seats. The only time the head server visited us was when we found GLASS shards in our amuse bouche. It was shocking, I know, and I never expect that will happen again, but it happened to us. Maybe it was because we were obviously last minute out of town family addition, but we definitely were served with much less attention and consideration than the other diners. (Like I said, the food and ambience were good, so 3 stars) read more

Flawless evening there last night, delicious plates, priced competitively, ideal space, just-right staff. God bless the goose. Looking forward already to my next visit. read more

Would not recommend as French. Nobody there was French but they have a big attitude so maybe that is what they thought was French. The food is better than the paddington station region but not far. read more

This restaurant is a delight. Small, atmospheric and very French. The staff are all professionally superb with a light hearted attitude that brings a smile. The menu is excellent, easy to read with any number of dishes which I would have chosen and yet is not too long. Food superb. This might well become my favourite local haunt. read more

Good food and attentive service. Best french I have had in a while. Menu is fairly descriptive and dishes are well crafted so you can order pretty much any dish which catches your fancy and be assured it'll have something interesting. Wine list is fairly comprehensive and they do half bottles which is great if your companion doesn't drink! read more

This is a very sweet restaurant. Very professional. I can't imagine landing here with a large party and expecting chain restaurant level service. Not a place for a bunch of kids. Intimate and above average food. I would come back and highly recommend for this area. read more

trendy but intimate back room with comfy lounge chairs and cool decor giving to a warm light from the high windows and low lamps. we've yet to have dinner at angelus but i'm told to save that for a special occasion. we enjoy dessert and drinks in the back room. the menu has a good mix of creative and classics. wine menu is lip smacking delicious. and the servers are wonderfully patient, always allowing us to take our time and linger, savoring every moment whether it's the flavor, friends or conversation. read more

Service was excellent, food outstanding! Steamed asparagus with poached egg hollandaise. Warmed bread with French butter. Main courses delish. I had the baked Aubergine and my fellow diners both had the Dover sole meuniere. They were happy to leave one fish on the bone and one off respective of the diners wishes. Not a single bone on the filet was found. We enjoyed all of this while sipping a 2014 Vincent Girardin Les Vielles Vignet Bourgogne (White Burgundy). Our host knew that the wine needed time to open up, and he was extremely attentive while we waited. Everything was delicious! I travel through London a few times a year and like to stay close to Hyde Park. I happened across this restaurant by accident this year but will go back for every visit from now on. Our entire experience was superior. Don't pass this place up if you can help it. We went on early a Saturday evening which is not a busy time for them which I'm sure further ensured a delightful experience. read more

Angelus Restaurant - Love this place! Outstanding service, amazing food, excellent wine list! First time visiting and I will surely be back. - French Near Me - London, XGL

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Hesitated because of some very negative reviews, but glad I went! Alone, with a layover in London, just looking for a quiet place with good food. This was charming with great food. Attentive friendly service for a single diner. Extras: amuse bouche, little home made cakes with the good coffee after dinner. This will be a regular place when spending the night near Paddington! read more

Great restaurant, wine metre was great helpful and friendly. Some of the waiters or owner had a little attitude. Food was fantastic especially the Duck Liver Cream Brulee, outstanding. The goat cheese salad was great. Overall a great place, pricey, but worth it. read more

excellent food and service period. nothing beats this french restaurant around lancaster gate read more

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One of the worst dining experiences I have ever had. Cold soup and a putative vegetarian dish that was a piece of bread with vegetables on top. Escaped to Indian restaurant across the street. Beware. read more

Pefect for a special occasion or impressive date. Worth every penny - attentive but non intrusive service, charming matre d', and outstanding food. The wine that we were recommended was fabulous and we didn't have to lift a finger to top up our glasses all evening. Decourated simply and elegantly, it really feels like you have been transported to a parisian side street! Tucked away in Lancaster gate, Angelus is a hidden gem (although not from food critics - we saw one of the secret diners from the Ramsey's Best Restaurant enjoyig his meal!). read more

This is the best restaurant of its type in London. If you want a quick, boring French meal, don't go here.

Very small and intimate location. Seemed to be full of business dinners and dates. Food was good, yet over priced for specific menu items. The scallop ceviche was marvelous. The sommelier did a fantastic job in choosing a wine. It has quickly become one of our favorite light red wines. We would go back to dinner here again. read more

great atmosphere, great courses, great desserts in town only for a few days and seriously considering going back there... read more

Ambiance A+, wine, A++, main course A (the fish and veal could have used a bit more seasoning but that's the only bad thing I can say), the cheese plate A+, and finally the banana soufflé was A+++ like eating a cloud of deliciousness. The service was top notch as well so if you can get a reservation, trust me and GO!!! read more

We booked a 10:30am reservation thru Open Table, and even got another reservation confirmation the day before we were supposed to have breakfast there. Unfortunately when we arrived, they said they weren't open til 11:30am! They looked up our reservation and it was there in their system for 10:30am. They said sorry, and suggested we go next door to a very casual place next door. I can't speak to their food, obviously, but that's very poor service for any restaurant, and not an oversight I'd ever expect in a Michelin Starred establishment. At the very least, I'd expect them to at least have their correct hours on their reservation partners, and to call or email if there's a problem instead of just letting us show up and be told they weren't open. I told them Open Table was taking reservations at 10:30 as if yesterday and today those hours are still available to be booked online. So they may have great food, but the service is poor & disrespectful. read more