The food was incredibly delicious! The service was constantly 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 read more

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Beautifully classic french restaurant with a nice patio and cozy decor inside. The food here was nice; 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. read more

La Poule Au Pot - La poule au pot - French Near Me - London, XGL

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Tried La Poule Au Pot for the first time. Based on the other Yelp reviews. What a fantastic experience. Great location. Cozy intimate setting. Spectacular service. The onion tart appetizer is delicious. The owner/manager checked in on us twice during our dinner. Very hands on approach which is a pleasant surprise. I highly recommend you enjoy this hidden gem of London. read more

Wonderful. One of Pimlico's little jewels. The Coq au Vin in particular is exceptional, as are any tarte or quiche you care to start with.

Walking through the area and came upon this lovely restaurant. Wonderful place with outdoor seating and beautiful views of the neighborhood. Had the rump of lamb that was cooked perfectly- crispy edges, tender middle and seasoned well. Dinner companions had the rabbit in a tasty mustard sauce. Great service and the owner stopped to chat with us. Will definitely visit again when in London! read more

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The food was incredible. The ambiance was amazing. Service was outstanding. We loved every minute of it!

This super charming, cozy French restaurant is as authentic as is gets. From the truly French waitstaff to the fabulous dishes served, a meal here will transport to off to rural France and enchant your tastebuds. Definitely worth your while! And don't miss the excellent digestifs on offer! The Calvados was superb! read more

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After a red eye from DC, this was the perfect spot for lunch. My brain was scrambled and I had some errands to run, starting my long term assignment here the next day. I was greeted warmly, sat at a window (outside spaces already reserved) staff was friendly (yes, French AND friendly!) as well as attentative. The crab salad was the perfect combination of protein (could have used a touch more greens). A shot os espresso, the check and I was on my way. Looking forward to a romantic dinner here with my husband. read more

Several local friends unanimously suggested La Poule Au Pot as an option for dinner with my parents on our recent trip to London. It's an incredibly charming French restaurant!! The restaurant is very intimate and romantic and is lit by a fireplace and lots of candles. Our server was friendly and patient as we had lots of questions about the menu options. The items are listed in French with English translations, but we needed clarity on several offerings. I had the Pates due chef to start,followed by the chicken. My Mother had fish, and my father had a meat dish. All of the food was flavorful and well prepared with generous portions. If your craving French food and want to dine in a very romantic, intimate setting, La Poule Au Pot is the perfect spot. read more

Pure French indulgence, this restaurant serves no fuss, best French food in Pimlico. The service is very French to say the least; most of the staff is from France, and it's a part of the experience I guess. When I went there I tried the delicious onion soup, loaded with cheese and a lovely piece of French bread swimming in the middle of the bowl. A friend ordered the lescargot They where truly scrumptious, flavor where bursting from the delicacy that comes from this shelled little animal. The selection of wines is fantastic, though it's not cheap its worth every penny. I also adore the decoration; it transports you to la campagne francaise. O lala what a treat. read more

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I've been here three times and it's kind of a mixed bag. The fillet of beef and frites is consistently delicious. The beef is succulent, well seasoned and perfectly cooked every time. The frites...amazing. Crispy outside, soft inside, well salted. Just perfect. The creme brulee is also quite good. However, on the downside, the beef bourguignon, a classic French dish they should rock, was quite disappointing. The meat was tough and the texture conjured up visions of boiled meat. Blech. Finally the fruit terrine was just plain terrible, overly tart and mealy. Service is mostly good and friendly, though the last time I was there, they served our meal in pieces. They presented main courses and the sides followed 10 minutes later. Price wise, it's a bit on the expensive side which is understandable considering its location. We spent about 50-60 pounds for 2 people. Worth a shot but be prepared for anything be it a great meal or a waste of time. read more

This place is, without a doubt, one of the most romantic places anywhere. My wife and I have been here 3-4 times over the years and every time we go to London, we make sure that we dine here. La Poule Au Pot is on a very quiet square; it is very dark, but every table has a bonafide lit candle (not those silly battery-operated ones). Talk about atmosphere! It's almost like I don't even care about the quality of the food. Of course, the food is sensational. If we lived in London, we'd be here once a week! read more

One of those classic restaurants that don't need advertising as everyone has heard of them. Lionel and Momo are very helpful and if you break the ice with them, you can have a very good time. Also, for London, their terrace is a must when the weather is hot. Perfect for a friendly dinner or a romantic evening. read more

I've been to this place 3-4 times now, as a friend of mine lives nearby. The food is really disappointing. And I'm not even comparing it to the restaurants in Paris. In London, too you could easily get much better French food than this. Meat is dry, dishes are overall very traditional. The setting is nice but I would not recommend this place for its food. Especially since the price is not cheap... read more

I'll admit it. I have an inappropriate relationship with french onion soup. I also have zero tolerance for overly frou-frou French restaurants. Having lived in the actual country of France, and having spent a good portion of that time in the French countryside, rather than in Paris, I find myself complaining loudly and obnoxiously when restaurants don't measure up. This place is pretty much the real deal. The french onion soup was delish. As Jamie Oliver would say, "cheese and croutons are very good friends." Indeed. I honestly can't remember what else I ate after that. I think it might have been pork. I got a little drunk from the jug o' wine on our table. Oh yes, did I fail to mention that they serve wine by the weight at this place? Legendary. It's yummy, it's a bit spendy but not overly so, and it has enough atmosphere to impress that special someone on a first date. A good bet in Pimlico. read more

Great food, awful service in a French restaurant pretending to be a bistro. In the summer months you can dine al fresco at La Poule, but in effectively doubling their covers the service declines. We were told we had to vacate the table by 9.30 which gave us 1 1/2 hours for 2 courses. We didn't think this would be a problem. We were wrong... We had to ask where our water and wine was 3 times and it eventually arrived while we were eating our starters (asparagus and hollandaise sauce - beautiful), which was quite awkward as not only is the restaurant quite small but what with the plates, side plates, condiments, candles and plant pots there wasn't much room on the table. The mains were beautiful. The entrecote de bouef was huge, and bernaise sauce wonderful. It came with a huge amount of chips. My dining partner had escalope de veal champignon and we struggled to find the veal as it was swimming in sauce. It took a while for our plates to be cleared and the dessert menu to arrive. I fancied the tart tartin but no one ever came to take the order despite us, and the table behind us, desperately trying to flag down any passing waiter. After 20 minutes we just decided to leave and had to ask twice for the bill. A 12.5% service charge was included, which we didn't pay. Even if this place is trying to be a laid back friendly local neighbourhood bistro it failed to impress me on this occasion. read more

This is one of my most favourite restaurants ever - letalone London. I have eaten here a couple of times - all as special occasions though (or when someone else was paying...). I was told it was voted the most romantic restaurant in London... it is certainly lovely however I have been there as a couple and with family and loved it every time. The radishes with dressing thing they give you at the beginning is amazing and I always order the Coq au Vin. read more

Came here on a last minute decision to join some co-workers for dinner after Friday night drinks. The decor inside is stereotypical French, either this is some in-joke on the part of the restaurant or a reflection of the expectations of its customer base. It's decked out in lattices ensnared by grape vines, grape clusters, all dark wood. Apparently the food was meant to be rustic French food (i.e., what farmers/peasants would eat) but we still paid excessive amounts for it. Not looking to go bankrupt over a meal I opted for the cheaper and eponymous Poule Au pot. It was a soup with boiled chicken, carrots, onions and cucumber - not very exciting fare. Just then, the waiter asked if I wanted some remoulade sauce with my meal. I got a dollop and it transformed the stone soup into a delightfully savory but creamy meal. Overall a high quality dish with little pretension, but perhaps not worth the ultimate cost. read more

I am certainly a hearty fan of this place. It is not fine dining as such, just good hearty meals. While I left there feeling that I had overeaten, I regretted nothing. All I know is that there are quite a few dishes that I would like to try, but didn't get to this time. We will be back here, for sure. It has a rustic atmosphere, cosy and I liked where were were seated. An intimate setting. Not such a big restaurant and the attention from the waiters was good. The waiters speak to you in French often, but just the easy stuff. Just be warned that the menu is entirely in French, so you may want to have a go a translating it first from the website and a basic translation tool. But, really, anyone with rudimentary high-school French experience will be able to understand most of it. We got a small bowl of crudites at the table, which I hadn't experienced at a restaurant before, but it countered my hunger while we browsed the menus. We were also offered bread. The wine list is categorised by region of France. I need to brush up on my wine knowledge, because I am not sure what the specialties of each region are. We finally chose a Sancerre which is a variety we have enjoyed in the past and we felt like a bottle of crisp white wine. Starters: hot fois gras, escargots. The fois gras was decidedly delicious, it came on toasted brioche and with a small glass of dessert wine. The escargots - you got nine of them and they were cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce. I mopped up a good portion of the remaining sauce with my bread before they took the plate away. Second starter (yes - we may have ordered too much!): We each had a delicious french onion soup with gratinee. This was a delight which warmed us up from the cold winter air outside. Mains: I had the beef fillet and chips - cooked medium, just as I like it, with pepper sauce (there were a few different sauces you could choose from). It came with a plate of chips on the side, perfect crunchiness, and went well with the leftover pepper sauce I had after spooning it over my steak. My wife had the saddle of rabbit. This looked like a beast of a dish, but really not as much as you first think, because there are the bones in the middle. It came with whole pieces of garlic and shallots, which gave a sweet contrast. Of course, it was as delicious as it looked. Desserts: My wife went for the chocolate mousse. She commented that this was a bit alcoholic, but still nice. I had the tarte tartin with chantilly cream. This is a french classic and one of my favourite desserts. The tarte was hot and the cream cooled it down immediately to perfect eating temperature. It was not as caramelised as I had expected, but that was probably for the best after the feast I had just eaten. A five star experience. We came there from the Sloan Square station, it was easy to find and not too much of a walk. I would like to go back there, probably with a group of friends so I can show it off. read more

A quaint little French place in posh Belgravia. Upon first entering the restaurant, I fell in love with the artsiness and coziness that pervaded the room. The menu was all in French (like really), so we had to call over the waiter to verbally list out the dishes we could choose from for the starter-main set menu (it looked like most other British customers needed help, too, so I felt less bad). I chose to go with a hearty tomato soup as a starter and the classic beef bourguignon for the main. Both dishes were solid. The portions were quite generous too; in the end, I couldn't finish my beef bourguignon. While I can't say that this was the best French food I've ever had, overall, I think the experience ranks among top three. I'd give it particularly high scores for its wine selection and coffee. read more

A great date spot, a little on the spendy side. Really nice ambiance and friendly waitstaff made me feel really comfortable here. It is the kind of place at which it would be a crime not to get a bottle of wine and have a long dinner. The food is super rich, but overall it mostly stands up to the French cuisine one might get in New York or oh, say, Paris. Not super convenient unless you are in the neighborhood. read more

Love this quaint and quirky spot in Chelsea. Classic casual hearty dishes that never disappoint. Lot of fun for a boozy celebratory lunch. Business folks the odd soccer star and Rock Royalty can all be sitting nearby enjoying the scene. No one enjpys a boozy lunch better than the British at this charming respite from the hustle and bustle outside.There at least once every trip. read more

Pretty restaurant. Excellent foie Gras. But the service was the worst. The odd thing is... they don't seem to care and know they are rude. Been to France and the servers were pleasant there. read more

We decided to move on towards a bite to eat. 'Lets go to somewhere in Pimlico' came the inspired suggestion - 'near to the Orange'. So we zig-zagged our way from Battersea Bridge to the little square in Pimlico by Mozart's House and targeted the lovely French restaurant that sits on the corner with all the pretty pavement tables. The signs, even at seven, were not good as there seemed to be large and small groups arriving with reservations from all directions. Give me a minute, winked the maitre d', Do you mind an outside table?. We smiled and a few minutes later were sitting in a prime spot outside watching the world go by. Then four hours of chatter blissed past us and as darkness descended the candle on our table started to have a purpose in the balmy evening. A lovely supper, great food, wine and company and then we all headed back towards a midnight Chelsea. Great evening. read more

This quaint French place in Belgrvia serves excellent food. I particularly enjoyed le bifstek frites (steak & fries) which was served with which what I believe was homate catcsup. My wife loved her dish. I would have higher marks with better service. We took a risk and showed up sans reservations. They didndt look that busy. Perhaps we brook's some protocol. Nonetheless, they seemed quite out with us. Still, they could have accommodated We'll give it snoyh read more

Excellent food. Great location. Cozy atmosphere. Need booking. Been there a couple of times and everything was great - food, wine, service. Highly recommended! read more

Excellent little French food spot only minutes from Victoria station. Very calm pleasant atmosphere and charm. Food was fantastic. I had the onion soup and venison which was prepared perfectly. Well blended sauce and red cabbage really brought out the flavour. I can't find fault with this one. A must try! read more

A cracking French restaurant in one of my favourite parts of London. As authentic you can get outside of France - food wonderful, wine special and service as arrogant as you would expect. The restaurant food is pretty affordable so to encourage you to splash out a bit more on the wine list. Came here for a romantic evening for two and it didn't disappoint. A place to come back to for shizzle. read more

Very, very romantic. If you are in need of some romance (think nice decor, candles and obviously bottomless bread), come here. We were two couples visiting on a Saturday night so obviously the "romance" factor wasn't what we wanted to find BUT the food was delicious, service was quick and friendly. Overall, it is a great place for a date night or a girly chat over a bottle of vino. read more

Excellent restaurant with a TON of personality. We were concerned we'd have a problem getting a last minute reservation but it all worked out. We sat inside as it was a little chilly outside and there were no heaters. The rooms are very dark and lit only in candlelight. LOVED IT. My companions had Cassoulette that looked wonderful, Pot au Feu and the Halibut which looked spectacular. I had the veal and was a little disappointed. While flavorful, I had to fish for the veal under all the gravy. We ordered the beans and peas. The beans were ok but I felt the peas might have been canned. Dessert? of course! Pot au creme and tart tartin. Both were very good. I wish the tart had a bit more carmelized bits. read more

The restaurant left me with a bitter taste in the mouth. I knew already that it was a famous restaurant and that it doesn't need any more advertising but it doesn't mean that the service should correspond to the parisian standards. The waiters can show a weird sense of humour and were probably quite stressed but it can't please everyone each time. My champagne reminded me of a sparkling wine I met before but the red wine was really enjoyable. Food review now... This was not very constant. My duck and foie gras was amazing and completely lived up to my expectations but my boyfriend's red meat would have been better less burnt on the outside. The sides were delicious and quite interesting (broccoli puree for example). All in all, it has been a good night, the venue is great and the atmosphere was nice but I can't help but feel a little disappointed... If I get invited, I may get back there to try and work out of it can be better than what I've seen... read more

Great Sunday hangout when its cold and rainy. It's dark and cozy inside, you get served by arrogant French staff, but they are very nice and professional. Good lunch/dinner with bottle of Bordeaux 82£ for 2. read more

Good food and quaint atmosphere but possibly the worst service ever! Yes, it rained and the patio people needed to be moved inside but to ignore us for over 30 minutes? And they got the bill wrong 2 times. Too many excellent restaurants...won't ever come back. read more

Went here in May of 2009! Excellent ambiance and great food. I think it's a great place to go on a date although, we were there as a group of 6. Our table got a little rowdy and I'm certain the surrounding Brit's were thinking .. "damn americans" None the less - we had a great experience and look forward to going back when we're in London next. * I left a star off only because the food was a little rich, but it was expected!! read more

One of the most romantic restaurants anywhere....although ironically I've only ever been there on business. Fantastic food with great service. Try the tables in the basement for an evening meal....lovely. read more

There is no better place for a special occasion dinner, the food is fabulous, the wine list is extensive with choices to suit every price point and really, I found the waiters to be quite nice! To focus on the food, the grilled asparagus starter was a good light prelude to the mains which are all rich and hearty in portion size. I had the duck with foie gras which was delectable (my only advice is to order a grade cooler as my medium was definitely err-ing on the side of medium well). Fiancé had the grilled rack of lamb which comes served as two double chops, and that was executed perfectly. As for dessert I'd recommend the crime brûlée and/or the tarte tatin with chantilly cream. We were greedy and tried both and were glad we did! read more

Without a shadow of doubt and by a country mile. This is the best French restaurant in England The atmosphere, the food, the staff. Everything has been amazing every time I have gone read more

I treated my wife and her parents to a meal here the other night while on vacation in London for the holiday. After a decent meal, we were happy with our experience. Then in the middle of the night, disaster struck. Three out of four of us got food poisoning, spent nearly six hours back and forth to the toilet throwing up, and then the rest of the next day feverish and bedridden. Do not go here! read more

fantastic atmosphere. got there by noon, left at 4pm, not realizing it.. great experience. root french food without any fuss but stylish as well Le terroir at its best read more

This is one of my favourite restaurants in London when I feel like a real treat - it's expensive and definitely not somewhere most of us can go every week but it's really great on every level if you're up for something more pricey. It's on a lovely street with great antique shops if you fancy window shopping before you eat. When you go into the restaurant it's incredibly romantic - lots of dried flowers and hops hanging from the ceiling that make it really intimate and are not in any way naff!. The staff are all French with very heavy accents. The food is just fantastic - from crab to steak, onion tart, cassoulet, dover sole, everything I've eaten there has been really well cooked. The vegetables are particularly good, especially the pureed brussel spouts which I've seen scoffed down by people who don't even like sprouts! Puddings are delicious (if you have room) and I can't recommend this highly enough. read more