Classis French bistro style ambiance with a nice casual feel and mixed menu…read more This was our first stop after arriving in London from an overseas flight. We were able to grab a reservation for an early dinner the same day. They had the front door/windows open so it feels as if you're dining al fresco, but still inside the restaurant. I was hungry and ordered the steak and fries. The steak came with a pat of herb butter. You can only choose med-rare or well-done. So of course, it was med-rare for me. It was delicious with fantastic flavor, enhanced with the melting herb butter. The fries were crisp and delicious. I don't know what type of sauce came with my steak on the side, but I ended up dipping my fries in them, and it made it a different experience. Thankfully I had room for dessert, so my wife and I split the Birthday Dessert Box. No it wasn't anyone's birthday, but the menu describes this as a golden chocolate orb with vanilla ice cream, honeycomb, chocolate strands, freeze-dried raspberries, gold flakes (didn't notice these), and the server pours hot salted caramel sauce on top when it arrives. This was divine! What a great way to end a fantastic dinner.

As a near neighbour, I stop in from time to time with guests for a special night out. Pricey, sort…read moreof, but the food is good, although not precisely adventuresome, but always ample. However, the young lady who has been the hostess of late has people skills that are almost repellent, at least so far as they have applied to me. Last night, a special night to celebrate the upcoming nuptials of one of my best friends, was marred by her giving us a crap table. When I asked for something a bit better and indicating that in my booking I had requested a booth, she responded snootily that booths are kept available for walk-in VIP's. If I owned the place, I would have fired her on the spot for making a remark like that. So, for those of you who are not VIP's, and I expect a few of you might not be, be prepared to sit where you're relegated and not where you'd prefer.

Go here for an amazing Sunday Roast experience. Great service and ambiance on an adorable corner in…read moreChelsea. Creative cocktails and a special meal that I'll never forget. Thank you No. Fifty Cheyne... I told my family I would fly all the way from California just to go here again for Sunday Roast.

The service was incredible. Our food did take a minute to arrive but luckily we enjoyed the…read moreambiance and the restaurant. Our server was very attentive. I cannot believe I am raving about a potato and carrot but the vegetables were the stars of the show for me. The grilled cabbage was also wonderful. I found out the potato is fried in beef fat. It has such a great crisp. The meat was also cooked perfectly. Loved the entire meal.

Went here for a pre-show meal and had a pretty disappointing experience, mostly because of our…read moreserver. First, he seemed like he absolutely hated his job. Everytime we asked a question, he didn't have an answer. He didn't inform us of items that were out of stock until after we ordered them. He knew nothing about the wine list. And worst of all, we found out our show had been cancelled last-minute and we were trying to scramble for alternate plans, yet it seemed like he was rushing us out of the place despite the place being half empty. The building is beautiful, the wine list is solid, and the food we did have was alright -- definitely not among the best in London, but solid for the theatre district, which is full of tourist traps. But the service was truly *awful*, so I would not recommend it.

Menu amazing...so many choices! Ambiance is 11 out of 10! So exciting and vibrant. Service was good…read morebut.food was better!

Really enjoy this place by the river. Good atmosphere and love the food. Will come againread more

Gazette is one of my local restaurants and I was surprised that no-one on Yelp has reviewed it yet!…read moreIt's a gem of a place, hidden away off the (rather nasty and quite smelly) York Road on the Battersea / Wandsworth border. Nestled between riverside apartments the restaurant offers traditional French cuisine in a relaxed and informal setting. It markets itself as a cafe, bar, brassiere and private room. To be fair, it's a restaurant on the top floor and a nice bar on the lower level (perfect for reading the paper and relaxing). The private room isn't exactly massive, and has a glass partition, so it's not exactly 'private' per se, just slightly removed from the other diners. My partner had his 40th b.day here and it was a great success. The menu was tailor made, with all his favourite things: truffles, foie gras, confit of duck etc. I ate here a couple of weeks ago with my mum, her friend and my other half. Service was good, if a little slow at times. The place is very very French so don't expect to be hurried with your meal - this is about relaxing and taking your time. Similarly, the service, timing and pacing of your meal will reflect this. The wine list is MASSIVE, and I do mean massive. However, if the owner is about (Walter) he will be more than happy to guide you to a suitable choice. Prices aren't cheap, but the selection is superb. The menu changes daily and has been designed to appear like a newspaper front page. I had snails to start, and then salmon with sweet potato for main. The snails were delicious, swimming in melted butter (I daren't even begin to think about how many calories were in it) , they also had a deliciously earthy taste. Yum. The salmon was cooked well, and the sweet potato was fine, if well, a little watery. My fellow diners had similarly hit and misses with their choices, a mustard and tomato tart was disappointing, a veal main course was served luke warm and had to be sent back (not a problem, and it was dealt with quickly and didn't impact on our enjoyment one bit), foie gras starter for my other half was delicious with red onion jam. Just another note about the way the food is served. Everything is quite 'rustic' so don't be surprised if your food comes served in a large pot / pan / dish. It's a cute gimmick, but not essential. Although must be a nightmare for the poor waiting staff. Speaking of the waiting staff 100% of them are French and have varying levels of English. So do try and be patient or ask another server. I find it adds to the whole French experience! Anyhoo, Gazette is well worth a look if you're in the area. it's also a great place to go with friends for a group birthday / event as long as you're not wanting to hit the local nightclubs after (they're aren't any). The place can get a little rowdy with the right crowd there and also for big sporting events (especially involving the French) you'll find a large ex-pat community.

Celebrated my 26th birthday with dinner at this local, luxury, and quant restaurant in The Chelsea…read moreHarbour Hotel & Spa. I had to splurge on the steak meal while my friends delighted in the pasta selections. The cocktails were fabulous and great to toast with. Our service was nice and the waiters were attentive to us while we were there, they even made sure to bring me candles with my desert.

While many reviews knock this place I didn't have that same experience. My lunch was pretty great…read more We had prompt service and food was delicious. Though, we were only one of two tables so maybe they can handle small numbers. My salmon was fantastic. Cooked perfectly and the pea and mint sauce was a great complement. It was a fresh and bright dish. Perfect portion for lunch as well. My friend ordered the lasagna and commented on how good that was as well. We came here as we had a biz meeting so not sure if I would wander out to this place normally but it was a nice place if you're in the area.

Ordering a variety of choices to see how we fare…read more Daughter loved her pulled pork burger and gave 5 to it, son gave 3 to his. The ham and cheese toastie was a solid 3.

Excellent! Beautiful! Enjoyable! Service is above average and the food is great. Nicely decorated…read moreand comfortable seating. Staff was very attentive.

Joes Brassiere is on Wandsworth Bridge Road about half way down and is a really nice place. Being…read morehalf way down the road it is not surrounded by other pubs or clubs so a bit of effort is required to get there. Jump in a cab from Fulham Broadway and you will be pulling up outside in about 5 minutes. Well worth the effort it has a large bar with fixed stools which you can jump up on and claim your part of the bar. A good selection of wines can be purchased by the glass or the bottle and they are well priced and not your normal restaurant / bar prices. They also have a happy hour, so get there between 6 and 8 for a bit of a deal. Relaxed, upbeat and with a friendly atmosphere, you could go here on your own and will be looked after by the staff and will probably find someone to chat to at the bar. Food is well priced depending on what you order and is modern British in style. Offering brunches, lunches and dinner they can also look after a party for you if you wish and I think that it would be a great venue to "take over" with a birthday or special occasion and get all your friends along and make a real night of it.

I've always eaten pretty well at Joe's Brassiere. The place feels quite American with it's big…read moredecked terrace area, simple décor and menu of burgers, salads and roast chicken. I remember the lamb burger in particular being nice and for smokers they've got lots of heaters outside so if you like you're nicotine and red meat it's a good place for a casual, quality bite. They also do a good breakfast menu so unless you're addicted to Coco Pops check that out too.

There's going out. And there's going out out…read more Going to Sam's is going out out. It's going out out without hoards of soho pukers. It's going out out without groovy word benders on scooters bouncing you off the pavements of Shoreditch. It's going out out without also taking a mortgage out out to pay for your Mayfair meal. Sam's Riverside Is your ticket to go out out in Hammersmith, and before you tell me to do one, take a moment to read on. Sam's resides on the river. Now this isn't 'on the river' like their famous neighbour The River Cafe. You really are on the river here, right by the beautiful old suspension bridge that divides the bustling Hammersmith Broadway from leafy Mortlake. It's romantic and picturesque. If Turner was alive he'd have a window seat and he'd be busily slapping oil on canvas. Although if he stopped to survey inside he might phone his mate Toulouse Lautrec because this place has all the glamour, pizazz and energy he captured so brilliantly. For all its gold trim, velvet banquette seating and statement lighting the place retains a relaxed, friendly air and a hell of a buzz. Maitre d' Sam isn't here to greet us tonight - 10% off the final bill please - but his philosophy of genuine hospitality is evident wherever you turn. Well spaced tables, friendly staff who make you feel at home and a brasserie menu that pushes you without sending you over the edge. When restauranting is in the blood, this is what you get. Are there artists in the kitchen? The best thing a chef can do with fresh shellfish is not much at all and they duly oblige. Plump oysters served on ice slip down very nicely. Shellfish is obviously a thing here and it adds to the luxurious feel. Diners tuck into fruits de mer with aplomb. White shirts ruined, but boy that prawn head needed to come off quick so he could devour the sweet meat below. Oysters need a bed so we order some Parmesan churros. Melt in the mouth unctuousness each stick. Fluffy delights. Delicious, dangerous stuff. One starter to share after that. Scallops, again with little done to them but a burnish on each side, accompanied with a seaweed beurre blanc and artichoke. A wonderful combination well put together. A good example of lifting the menu above normal brasserie fare. I ordered the aptly named brill as a main. A whole fish served with braised endive. Showstopper. The better half went for chicken, mushroom and broccoli. No surprises there. Just great ingredients very well executed. No room for pudding. Puddings bore me anyway. Much more interested in people watching over another bottle of too easily quaffable house white. A couple of familiar faces in tonight. Maybe they've been filming at the Riverside Studios which is part of this complex and adds to the razzmatazz. There is an air of elegance to everything here. The menu, the room, the view. Even we feel elegant here and I spilled brill sauce down my front and the missus has broccoli in her teeth. Nobody cares. They're all having a whale of a time. We're all out out and we may be here some time.