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    Bistro 1

    3.3 (22 reviews)
    InexpensiveMediterranean
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Bistro 1
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    "Bistro" is a small chain of exceptionally good value for money restaurants in the West End. I've been going to them for years and everyone I take there, whether it's at lunchtime or in the evening is amazed by the price of the food. You get two courses for £6.95 (ish) and three for £7.95 (ish) - (depending on whether you're there at lunchtime or for dinner) either way it's under a tenner. There are little bowls of bread and olives on the table when you arrive, which the staff seem happy to fill up at no extra cost. Starters range from the excellent vegetarian mixed meze (stuffed vine leaves, tzatizi, falafel, etc), smoked duck with a berry sauce, sardines and other nice things. Mains are great - the salmon with creamed spinach is my personal favourite. You can also have fish cakes, vegetarian moussaka, chicken kebabs, goats cheese pancake with spinach, lasagne and lots more. All very, very healthy sized portions. If you can fit in a dessert there are some delightful stuffed apricots, banoffee pie and tiramsu. Plus to top it off they give you a couple of pieces of turkish delight with your bill. Wine is fairly basic, but again well priced. I really do not know how they manage to serve such well cooked food for such a ridiculously cheap price. It's not cordon bleu, but it will fill you up and leave you with a feeling well-being. The other Bistro 1's are in Beak Street and Southampton Street in Covent Garden.

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    My friends and I recently ate there and we got food poisoning. We had the chicken and lamb dishes.

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    14 years ago

    Food was ok, not great, but my main issue was having to wait so long for the food to come when the place is not even full...

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    16 years ago

    U love shish kebab and good service, this is the place to be. Good worth for money

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    Review Highlights - Bistro 1

    Quantities were surprisingly generous and the bread and olives presented when we sat down (at no extra cost), a pleasant surprise.

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    Clos Maggiore - Truffle Mashed Potatoes

    Clos Maggiore

    4.2(166 reviews)
    0.3 miCovent Garden
    ££££

    We spent Valentine's Day at Clos Maggiore and it was an incredible experience from start to finish…read more If you are planning a visit, book well in advance--this spot is popular for a reason! The Food: We did the Valentine's set menu, and a fair warning: it creeps up on you! Every course is delicious, but by the time dessert arrived, we were absolutely stuffed. Even if you aren't typically a seafood fan, give it a chance here. The dishes are incredibly approachable, well-balanced, and clearly had a lot of thought put into the flavors. The Vibe & Dress Code: The atmosphere is unmatched, but learn from our mistake! We spent the day exploring Covent Garden and didn't have time to head back and change. You definitely want to dress smart-professional to match the elegance of the restaurant. We felt a little underdressed for the level of experience they provide! Summary: Romantic, delicious, and worth every penny. Just dress up and come hungry!

    The service here is always impeccable, and the decor is unparalleled, especially during the…read moreholidays. Given how difficult it was to get a seat, I would have liked to have been seated in the main dining room with the more impressive array of decorations, but my tiny table tucked away in a corner near the entrance wasn't all bad; decorations were still plentiful, and I didn't feel in the way of passing traffic. With the food, you get what you pay for; which may not be as much as you might think given the "poshness" of the place. Without booze, you shouldn't end up paying more than £50pp. The menu has an array of seasonal favorites like Hertfordshire Beef with a red wine jus, roast chicken with leeks and girolle mushrooms, and seasbass with Autumn vegetables. Seasonal desserts are also available and the booze is seemingly never-ending. You can never go wrong with the chicken here, regardless of season, and with a seasoned sommelier always on-hand, rest assured all your wine pairing needs will be met. The beef and venison dishes are also superb, with both light and hearty sides to compliment them perfectly. Dessert can be a hit or miss. I didn't like my first experience here with the Delice, but my second experience was a delicious poached pear with a superb buckwheat ice cream and buckwheat-infused biscuit. I paired mine with the recommended Bordeaux wine to wash down the sweetness, and let me tell you, it was an extra £14 well spent. Overall, this isn't the type of place you visit every week, or even every month, but it's definitely worth planning months in advance to come during the hholiday season. Reservations are a MUST.

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    Maison Du Mezze - Tabouleh

    Maison Du Mezze

    4.3(18 reviews)
    0.1 miLeicester Square
    ££

    Spent a week in London renewing my visa and sampled some of the local fare. My wife and I miss food…read moreLebanese food from Sydney and we had a sneaking suspicion that London would have something good. Weren't let down. This place was as good as I have ever had. Couldn't recommend it more. Chicken Mezze plate was very good, tender and juicy but not under cooked, good variance in type of chicken as well. Falafel could have been the best I have ever had. Can always tell the quality of it by the dryness and chick pea to herb ratio. Fantastic. Garlic potatoes - very good with peppers. Cold Mezze- excellent but would have wanted more tabouleh if possible but you can't have everything. Hummus Babaganoush and Labneh all top draw. With a good glass of red the whole thing came to less than 80 pounds. Unreal. Service was ace not a thing to complain about. What a place. Price 5/5 Service 5/5 (if you are looking for a reservation and online says it's booked, just call and they will sort you out) Food 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Can't miss with this one.

    Really enjoyed the food and being downtown London, it was truly a fun experience. I got the grilled…read morechicken burger and it was flavorful, loads of mayo and I ate every bite. The service was okay except for our server lady, she seemed a bit rude. The other severs were all pretty good. The atmosphere is very very pretty. Especially inside! We sat outside because it was a perfect late September afternoon to enjoy the decent weather. And listen to the side shows going on around the courtyard across the way.

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    Monmouth Kitchen

    Monmouth Kitchen

    4.1(41 reviews)
    0.2 miCovent Garden
    £££

    Had a very nice lunch here. Located inside the Radisson Hotel. The restaurant calls itself a…read morePeruvian / Italian Started with Tuna Tacos. 4 mini tacos with chopped Tuna Sashimi, and a cabbage slaw. Ok... nothing special Seabass ceviche - Amazing - a filet of Seabass marinated in lemon, lime and spices with avocado, corn and red onion. This was special and paired with a nice glass of Chardonnay it worked well. Peruvian grilled chicken - Came with 2 skewers of dark meat chicken served with aji verde sauce. It was tasty but I'm not a fan of chicken thighs so I gave it to my husband. Ambiance was nice, if you're looking to splurge on a lunch, this is a nice one.

    Had dinner with three other friends at Monmouth last night- it was my birthday as well. It was…read moregoing great and the food was tasty, but I was really put off by the behaviour of the staff when I wanted a take-away box. I could not finish my main and wanted to bring the rest home. The server resisted my request but then wrapped up the rest of my meal and brought it to me. What really put me off was that he then squatted down next to me- as if I were a child- and explained to me that they don't normally "do this" for people but they were making an exception for me- almost like a guilt trip! We had just dropped £350 or so on our meals, wine and drinks and I'm made to feel like a burden because I wanted the remainder of my £25 main to take home?! This is the norm these days to offer take-away and why waste perfectly good food? Really left me with a sour taste in my mouth after what was otherwise a pleasant meal.

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    Bistro 1 - mediterranean - Updated May 2026

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