My friend and I had lunch at Cote Brasserie in Sloane Square on a hectic sunny Saturday while…read moreChelsea In Bloom was going on. Cote was excellent from start to finish. I had booked a table in advance and a cool corner was reserved for us, which was great as the venue was unsurprisingly busy. The staff were just amazing, particularly our server, Deepika. She gave us recommendations for wine and our cheese plate selections and both were spot on. We had selections from the set menu, and both food and service were fab, where Deepika made sure our wine and water glasses were refreshed and that we were ready for each course rather than simply presenting the food. We had some dessert wine with our cheese course and although only one dessert wine was on the menu, it was a good pairing with the cheese and each made the other taste even better. We lingered over lunch but were never made to feel that Cote wanted us out of there on what was a very busy day for the venue. A very relaxing experience as well as being a tasty one.

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.

Had an amazing experience here with my little girls for tea time. They were attentive while giving…read moreus space to enjoy the experience. We got lucky to come by on a slow day so were able to sit by a beautiful window with a great view of the town/ we got to enjoy delicious treats and finger foods while getting to drink some of the best tea. Everything tasted amazing I'm sad that I won't be able to come back for a while to get to experience again but it was an amazing experience.

I absolutely love this authentic French spot in the heart of Covent Garden! They always serve up…read morethe most delicious French inspired dishes! I got the duck confit Cassoulet, which was out of this world! The service was generally consistent for a bustling festive, holiday evening. I have had more attentive experiences at this fabulous spot in the past, and will be anxious to come back for more of their deliciousness!

We found this place on the tastecard website...I've walked past it a few times so I am not sure why…read moreI never noticed it before! The great: - The scallops were really really tasty. Seriously 5* yumminess, and that is coming from a self-confessed scallop snob. - The steak was pretty good. The meaty parts were tender and the red wine sauce was tasty(nom nom nom) I just wish they had either given me a steak knife, or cut the chewy, hard to chop sections off before serving it. - Most of the staff were really lovely The slightly less great: - Marc's Celeriac Remoulade and Serrano Ham didn't impress him. He also said the sea bream was aright, but nothing particularly special - The waiter incapable of giving advice when we chose what to order. He described the steak as "meaty and good if you like meat" (It was sort of funny, but not particularly helpful) I was leaning towards giving this place 4 stars... ...but then although they accept tastecard (either giving 50% off the food bill, or 2 for 1 on meals) they don't actually give the full discount. Instead you have a choice of 2 courses from the a la carte menu for £17. Even if you choose the most expensive options (we didn't), 50% off would be £14.60pp, not £17. So even though I liked my meal, I felt a little scammed. Taste card saving: £19.40 (although technically, it should have been £26.70, if they gave the discount that they advertise) * You don't need the tastecard to get this saving, it is on opentable as well... http://www.opentable.co.uk/elenas-letoile

The best kept secret (oops! it was) in town. This is one of…read morethe most romantic restaurants in London. I adore the food, the staff are welcoming & discrete. A great place for lovers' rendezvous. (which is why so many come here to dine) I have been a Sohoite most of my life,so I know & love Elena & followed her here from Soho. I now have the privelege of living nearby, & for special occasions,this is one of my choices.

Amazing entrecôte! Mario was my server tonight and he was exceptional! Friendly, efficient, and…read morefast. The food was delish and came fast. Efficient chef and staff I was in and out with a full belly and a smile. They were so kind and patient. They allowed other guests to hang out and enjoy their wine. And they even had a bunch of regulars come in and everyone was treated exactly the same. With kindness and efficiency. If you are nearby staying at the hotel or if you are enjoying the British Musuem, check them out! I had a glass of Malbec (attached) with my dinner and it was well balanced and fruity!

Very good experience for French and Mediterranean cuisine. Good quality of food. Fresh and tasty…read more Service is remarkable comes from hart. Very fast. The atmosphere is very good. I like it.

For starters, I ordered the French Onion Soup with Cheese Croutons, which was flavorful without…read morebeing overly salty or heavy with cheese. My main course, the Baked Halibut fillet with leek cream, smoked bacon and peas, accompanied by grilled asparagus and chive oil, was prepared beautifully. The fish was perfectly cooked, and the asparagus was grilled just right. The restaurant was quite busy, but the service remained attentive and professional. It was nice that the manager stopped by our table to ensure we were satisfied. I would happily return.

Sitting on a quiet street in SoHo is Pierre Victoire. A small unassuming restaurant with a great…read moremenu, great service, and delicious food. I had a salad with tomatoes and goat cheese and the tagliatelle. Both were very good. Nice quiet restaurant on a nice quiet street.

I feel this once great restaurant has lost it's way. The food is still excellent. But a…read morecombination of small errors conspire against the good food. Classic marble decor, with 10m ceilings, but still a bit dark with full sun outside. And the flat stone walls reflect sound, so with the 60 ground floor seats and 20 first floor seats... It's not that quiet. Commercialisation is creeping in, with the Galvin name etched on each water bottle and each wine glass. And little cards on each table advertising: "Sunday Roast, SALE, Lunch, 3 courses and a 375ml carafe of wine!" Even the final printed bill reminds you of the lunch specials at both restaurants owned by Galvin. Servers were mostly excellent, though a few were not completely familiar with the menu, "Where is this butter from?" "It's English butter." Thanks. Very informative. We're in England. Anf why can't I cut the duck breast? Oh. It's not the duck, which is cooked perfectly, it's the dull steak knife. Really? Lost it's way. I'll return, but not soon. Maybe they'll find their way before then. 2025 09 01. M1. 248.

Ambiance was lovely and the wine they recommend was great. Service was prompt but stiff and not…read morevery welcoming. The food wasn't bad but, for the price, and Michelin reputation, we were expecting fantastic food all the way through. Between my wife and I we spent roughly $200 pounds on wine and $200 on the food. We had a total of 8 dishes between us and liked about 5 of them. In the end we both wished we had just gone for some curry.

Finding nice French food in the middle of London might seem an odd combination, but we weren't in a…read moremood to go running across the channel for proper French cuisine. I wanted to try this because if it's proximity to the West End theater locations. Initially arriving at 5:45 PM without a reservation, the only tables available with the outside café tables. Thinking quickly, I while at the outside table perusing the menu. I brought up the restaurant website and noticed there was a reservation available within 15 minutes of the time we arrived so I went ahead and tried booking it. After mentioning it to our server and checking with the manager, they graciously reseated us inside at our new comfortable table. I think some of the selections have been simplified in order to moderate cost of each item. For example, the escargot is served sans shells. The duck over moose is tasty, but not as rich as a true pate. The braised calves liver was excellent as was the duck breast salad, dauphinois potatoes and haricot vert green beans with almonds. A classic tarte tatin, and a raspberry crème brûlée capped off a wonderful impromptu meal. I'm glad for the service accommodation, so do note. It's best to make reservations before planning to come here to ensure availability as it is a quite popular place because of its pricing. The prix fixe menu has about 75% of the full à la carte menu. But they always give you the option of adding anything you would like as an à la carte item so never feel like you are limited to one or the other menus.

We were able to get a table about 6:30 pm on a Friday. The place was busy but the service was…read moreefficient and excellent. I ordered the Escargot Appetizer and the Braised Lamb roulade for main course. My partner had the Duck Rillettes appetizer and the Seabass fillets for main course. All was excellent!

Hilariously bad. The only good thing was the wine, beer, and cidre that was in the bottles. The…read moresteak fries was absolutely a disaster. It was a 1/4" thick and tasted like water and Terry cloth. The fries were unseasoned. Not even one grain of salt. The salmon was the stingiest portion imaginable and still overcooked to tacky opaque color. Unseasoned argula on every plate. The kid's burger looked atrocious - unlike any burger patty I've ever seen - singular color and Play-Doh density.

Knowing you way around London is one thing to do. You can find places to go, things to see, and a…read moregood place to eat. And, in London, that is possible on all levels. And one time you want to know where to eat is when you are going to the theatre that evening. Shows alls tart at different times, so you need to know where to have dinner before the show starts. Once place we found this time around was COTE in Coven Garden area which is really on ST. MARTIN'S LANE Not far from Charrington a block away. It is a small restaurant with a French flair. And, being in London, this is a good place for a difference. The day before we saw a line out the door around 630pm. People were trying to get in but it was packed. So the next day we went at 530pm and got ourselves a table. No problem on that. We sat down and within less than an hour the place was packed. It was a good thing as we were going to see a show and needed to be out of COTE by 7pm. Out waiter was great. He presented the menus and provided help as to the special of the evening and even the pre-theatre specials of whether a 2-course or 3-course selection. We had time to think and to consider what options we should pick from the menu. It took a bit but we decided. We also ordered an appetizer Charcuterie board with Savoie ham, truffle saucisson, Coppa ham and pickles with toasted sourdough baguette. This was ideal with a glass of wine to compliment that. We then decided on one 2-course pre-threatre selection which included the Charcuterie board followed by the Poulet Breton Rôti. It is corn-fed marinated roasted half chicken, topped with herbs and served with fries. It was also topped with a special mushroom sauce for additional flavor. A good dish that complimented the other dish we had. We also received an order of Moules Frites. Special rope-grown British mussels in a white wine, shallot and cream sauce served with frites. This alone was a meal itself. These musselts were very fresh and tasty. The sauce perfect. For dessert we decided to convert the 2-course meal to a 3-course meal. For that we ordered the Apple Tarte Tatin. This is a very classic French dessert invented. It was caramelised apples with a puff pastry base, salted caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream. And an espresso of course to complete the meal. Overall, it was a good place to be. The waiter was wonderful and a true gentleman. The prices were perfect. The portions and quality ideal. Service ideal. And the atmosphere was like being in Paris. Tables close together. People talking. Food coming around to all. We also left in time to get to the theatre that night. Merci, Cote.