Beautifully classic french restaurant with a nice patio and cozy decor inside. The food here was…read morenice; I loved the leek and potato soup, and the signature poule au pot dish was solid. The tart tartin was pretty good too but it was my first time trying that so I have nothing to compare it to.

The food was incredibly delicious! The service was…read moreconstantly on the run making sure everyone was tended to. Extremely hard working people here to keep up with the fully booked night. The manager was more than wonderful to make sure we got a seat. Sorry when the food came we miss the opportunity to take a photo. So yummy

We had a lovely breakfast here! What an adorable spot and amazing food. I am gluten free and they…read morereally accommodated me. The orange and almond cake was delicious and such a treat. One son had a full English breakfast, other son had Nutella pancakes, husband had a beautiful granola and I had gf toast with eggs and salmon. All amazing! Highly recommend! Service was excellent too!

Very disappointing experience at Fait Maison. We were a group of 9 people and unfortunately both…read morethe food quality and service fell below expectations. The main courses arrived around 5 minutes after the starters were served. We asked the staff to wait until we finished the starters, so they took the mains back. When they returned the dishes later, the food was cold. We then requested fresh meals, but the food came back again within less than 10 minutes, which honestly made it seem reheated rather than freshly prepared. Dishes like okra and biryani normally require proper preparation time. The biryani itself was especially disappointing -- mostly rice with only a few small cubes of chicken. Later in the evening we were told that last orders were at 9:30pm. When we asked for drinks, we were told only tea and karak were available, then shortly afterwards informed that even karak could not be served because the person handling the machine had already left. That honestly felt unprofessional and poorly managed. We were also repeatedly reminded about a 2-hour table policy, despite being a large group and despite the restaurant being nearly empty at the time. To be fair, one waiter genuinely tried his best to help and the service charge was removed, which we appreciated. However, overall the experience did not reflect the standard or reputation the restaurant promotes.

On a rainy night in London, the Couscous Royal hit the spot perfectly. Very well executed…read more The meat and veggie quality are both terrific. And in Europe, they know how to cook the carrots instead of our ridiculous raw servings. The broth is great and the raisins bring everything together. The service is warm and the interior is charming. I'll definitely be back when I'm in town.

I had the misfortune of picking this place to go to for dinner on our one and only evening in…read moreLondon. The chicken, which was advertised as French and seasoned for 24 hours, was dry as you would expect of an average rotisserie chicken, and the sauteed spinach was served cold. The saving grace was that they had a dish of chicken livers, not the normal offering and good enough.

Came here for dinner and enjoyed every second of it! The staff is attentive, and the wine sommelier…read moreis awesome! Having wine paired with our dishes was brilliant, making the restaurant extra special! This restaurant is in Mandarin Oriental's basement, but it has these red sexy loungey vibes. You could see colleagues having dinner, and some people enjoying a cute date night! My mom had french onion soup for her appetizer, which she thoroughly enjoyed. My dad and I shared the octopus, which we wanted extra charred. It was beautifully cooked, served + presented. Plus, it was a good piece (not something you can say about most places with their octopus lol) I think I could order the octopus for my entree and be content. But we didn't stop there I ordered the steak, my mom ordered a veggie burger and my dad ordered a regular burger - the dishes weren't crazy exquisite or over the top, but it was just good food. My mom did rave about the veggie burger though - I think it was a falafel pattie? smelled nice as well!

Go to Bar Boulud, if you're in London! Relax in the formal, yet laid back Art Deco surroundings,…read morewhile the wait staff bring course after course of delicious food. We tried a lot of dishes and honestly, there's not a single one I wouldn't order again! Here was our meal with descriptions: Drinks - Watermelon & cucumber gin & tonic - Old Fashioned Appetizers - Baguettes and butter (complimentary): fresh and airy start to the meal. - Small Charcuterie board: We really enjoyed the shredded duck and the jamon. The wheat bread accompanying the charcuterie was also delicious! Small pickles and dogs decorate the plate to balance the salty with sweet. - Lobster roll paired with Sunset white wine: So decadent and delicious! This isn't your standard lobster roll. The buttered roll and the lobster bits were the perfect balance of tasty and satisfying. Dinner - Loup de Mer: after so many appetizers, I was looking for a lighter entree. The sea bass was prepared so well, and layered over grains with marinated peach pieces. I loved the balance of sweet and savory, and would definitely order again. Pair with the Sunset white wine. - Steak Frites: Amazing! The fries were perfectly seasoned and crispy. The bearnaise sauce served alongside the steak complemented the dish so well, making each bite better than the last. Paired with a Merlot. Dessert: - Vanilla bean with berry cream birthday dessert: Way to make a girl feel special on her birthday! This dessert was so light and tasty, I loved the final touch Bar Boulud put on my perfect birthday dinner. - Vanilla Mille-Feuille: Puff Pastry filled with vanilla cream and topped with a lace of caramel sauce. YUM! So flaky, but we scooped up those extra pieces with the side of homemade vanilla ice cream, so no complaints here!

What a gem! I'm always so intent on battling through the crowds in front of Harrods that I missed…read morethis charming bistro across the way and down an alley. Intimate, yet not claustrophobic, Chabrot is the real deal when it comes to authentic French-but-not-in-France bistros. I went with my French father, who hails from Reims, and he too was pleased with our lunch experience. First thing that caught my eye - they have my favourite white wine: Picpoul de Pinet! For a starter, we both had the Soup of the Day, which was Gazpacho. Thick yet light and fresh, it tamed my hunger without leaving me too full for my main course. Papa had the Charcuterie Board, which had a small bowl filled to the brim with foie gras that was divine, & I had the cod avec des petit pois et des lardons. A perfect lunch dish, the filet of fish was light and airy while the lardons gave it a welcome heaviness. We finished with two espressos, which came with complimentary madeleines - yummmmm. Can't wait to come back here!

Photos and more here…read morehttp://hungryinlondon.com/2011/05/chabrot-bistro-damis-knightsbridge/ After having read formidable reviews about Chabrot in the Metro and the blog Cheese & Biscuit this restaurant was top on my list to try, particularly as I am always a bit at loss on where to go in Knightsbridge. I don't like to be ripped off, you see. In the end, I was not as taken with Chabrot Marina and Chris. The food was good, but it was by no means exceptional and it didn't leave any lasting impression. The main criticism I have though, is that I found it rather overpriced. Ok, we are talking Knightsbridge here, but the only fish main on the menu £29? To be fair, there were cheaper dishes to choose from, but I really wanted fish. £29 I may pay at a Michelin star place with amazing atmosphere and great reputation, not at something that calls itself bistro (that's the cheapskate in me, sorry) The atmosphere was positively remarked on by most reviews I read about this place. I assume most of the reviewers must have sat downstairs which did look nice upon entering. We were however led upstairs to an empty, drafty room and apart from the checked tablecloth, I didn't feel much of a pleasant French flair I have to say. Now there is one thing worth mentioning about Chabrot Bistro D'Amis. They do a Plat du Jour, I think from 6-7 pm and also for lunch. We got there at 7:30 and sadly missed it as it is very good value for money. The dish of the day, one glass of wine and a coffee for 17.50, this is such a bargain for Knightsbridge! I do have to come back for this. Back to the A La Carte menu. We started with the Broad Bean Salad with Fresh Ewe Cheese (7.50). I didn't know what ewe cheese is (let alone how to pronounce it!), so you might not either if you are not English. Let me enlighten you, an ewe is a female sheep #englishlesson. This was a lovely and clean dish which I rather enjoyed. Then the starter which I shouldn't order but can never resist: Foie Gras Terrine (12.50). The quality of the delicious foie gras spoke for itself and didn't need any flamboyant presentation. The mains were rather decent. As I didn't want to have meat and the fish, as I may have mentioned, was 29 pounds, I went for a pasta. Pasta in a French restaurant is not the dish to order, but I was quite happy with the result. The home made Pasta with Asparagus (12) was perfectly al dente and nicely seasoned. I would have liked a bit more asparagus though. The Grilled Baby Chicken with Lemon and Garlic (17.50) was succulent and well flavoured, simple and really good. But the presentation oh dear. I didn't like the cheese (9.50). I usually love cheese! And I love French cheese! All three cheeses left me absolutely cold, in fact the one on the left I found actively unpleasant. You might enjoy them though, I know that cheese tastes are highly subjective. As you might guess by now, I won't be hurrying back for the a la carte menu. I will try the plat du jour though and will sit downstairs in the nice part the next time. Should this change my opinion you shall be the first to know.

I reserved a table for 9:30 pm and after I was seated and given the menu I was informed that they…read morewere closing early and they could not serve me a 3 course meal, just one course. So I decided to leave. Disappointing.

Was looking for a brunch spot near our hotel. This was so close to our hotel and we picked such a…read moregreat spot. Brunch included champagne, a coffee/tea or juice, and entree. Food was delicious. We had the cote breakfast and Breakfast Cassoulet. Food came out fast. Service was good.

Beautiful space. Bar area is a knockout. Service was friendly and professional. The flst iron steak…read morewith the diane sauce was a five out of five.

Even though this is a mainly French style restaurant, I came here on a Sunday morning to eat their…read moreFull English breakfast. I arrived at 8 am and I must say the service was fast and efficient, especially considering that by 8.30 the place was completely packed. I did like the atmosphere, it was a good experience. The full English was tasty but a lot! The serving size was too much for me to finish. I'd like to see a smaller portion with maybe a smaller price since I thought it was relatively expensive, even for the area. Will try to go again for lunch or dinner and report back!

This French place embodies the best sense of the French phrase "c'est correct," which means so much…read moremore than the literal meaning of doing things right. To an American, you would ask, why do things correctly? But it is perhaps the highest compliment, and I learned to appreciate that when I lived in Paris. English people know the value of doing things properly. French staff and clients? Beveled mirrors and touches of engraved glass? Short, non-flowery menu descriptions? Check check check. I think in a number of years when the floor gets more scuffed, and they cram the tables together more, it will feel downright parisien. I just had to get the duck confit, as I always do, and it was very good. You could see the rebellion showing through, however, as it was served on a bed of beans and sauce of pureed green herbs. To finish, the froid-chaud, or as we Americans call it, a hot-fudge sundae. All in all, a thoroughly satisfying meal. Gluten-free notes: Many French dishes are naturally gluten free! The whole thing of "all French sauces are full of flour" is utter rubbish, as I learned while living in Paris for several years. They were able to confirm which dishes were gluten free.

My wife surprised me by taking me here as a surprise for a posh…read moreSaturday lunch. We were greeted warmly by the lovely French Maitre d', who sat us immediately at a wonderful corner table. The service was incredible and it's evident that the wait staff here are at the top of their game and enjoying what they do. You'd think they had been open for years rather than just a few months. Clientele seemed to be mostly French, or at least they were able to speak French very well. This I have to say only added to the atmosphere, which is definitely formal enough to be a special occasion place but by no means stiff. We ordered a half bottle of the Gewürztraminer which was the second cheapest on the list, but the quality was very impressive. If that's anything to go by I suspect the rest of the wine list is very good indeed. We ate from the set lunch menu which is extremely reasonably priced and the standard of the food was enough to have us planning a visit in the near future for the full A la Carte experience. Can't wait! Great Service, Great Food, Great Wine. Go here as soon as you can before the secret gets out!

Great no frills fresh seafood. I ate downstairs but inside which was still cold in winter. But…read morewould do so again

Located on the ground floor of one of the most beautiful and ornate buildings in all of London, The…read moreBibendum Oyster Bar was a very nice place for an early pre-show bite to eat. Service and food do not quite live up to the surroundings, but the casual vibe, nice wine list and very good food were exactly what we wanted. In particular, the fish and chips main course was an elevated version of the British staple and excellent! Recommend.