Listen, I'm not so sure authenticity is something to hang your hat on if you're channeling a French…read moreBistro. Having trecked to deepest SW France every month for the past few years to visit mum I've seen the state of French rural cooking and it's not bon. So I was hoping a less intrepid short trek down the Shepherd's Bush Rd might yield something with a little more je ne sais quoi. The restaurant itself is most inviting. Obligatory 20's ad posters adorn the walls. Wooden tables with cloths, all that jazz. And I want the mustard tiles that adorn the loo. All very lived in and homely. And welcoming too. Our waitress bought the specials board with her and gave it some Anthea Redfern, our choices made all the harder for her doing so. Is there a man who doesn't tip up at a French bistro, scour the menu, deliberate, pontificate, cogitate and then order the steak and chips? If there is I'll show you someone going through transition. It's just what men do. And so did I. The steak on offer was onglet. Only the French can make a cheap choice sound exotic. Note. It's not cheap. £30. The missus went for a chicken and tarragon pie which sounded more French than that but basically it described a chicken and tarragon pie. We ordered a starter to share, anchoiade tartinette. Gentlemen's Relish on toast, not the strictest of Google Translates but serves my purpose here. What came looked a little uninspiring. I know bistro is homely and simple but this slice of toast with a mercifully thin spread of the salty stuff and topped with walnut and boiled egg needed a bit of sprucing up somehow. The plate looked bare but we both agreed any joy here was actually in the eating which frankly is the most important thing. We quaffed without quibble and enjoyed what we ate. Punchy, interestingly textured, it got the taste buds going for the mains. The steak was good. Quickly fried with lots of seasoning. Simple stuff for this simple man, The chips were excellent. Thin, brittle and immersed in good hot fat for a suitable period of time. I'm a lover of the big fat English chip but when a French fry is done this well it makes me wonder if Brexit may have been a mistake. The chicken and tarragon pie was a mess. This is the provincial French fare I remember so, um, fondly from my trips to see mum. Her eventual demise had one welcome upside inasmuch as I never have to face another boil in the bag confit duck horror show as long as I live. It really is a poor show food-wise out there right now unless you live in a city and even then it's slim pickings. This dish didn't disappoint in terms of authenticity. Leather-like pastry eventually giving way to dry chicken mush inside. There was a small jug of Dubbin for the purpose of lubrication but it only added to the sense that this dish had been lying around for some time before a quick tap tap ping. The mash potato accompaniment was even worse. Where they were trying to replicate the Robuchon butter heaven, sans butter,, what was delivered looked and felt like glue paste. Luckily it didn't taste of that, it tasted of nothing at all. And it had a skin on it. Something you had to break through to get to the warm bit. A complete disaster. I grabbed my pomme frites seven at a time as jealous eyes wandered towards the basket. That the same root vegetable could render two such contrasting end results seems almost impossible but there you go. I wondered why this cute little place couldn't just boil the potato, mash it, add a little milk, butter and salt, possibly some parsley and be happy with the result. It's hard to beat. Their efforts to do something more complex left us with wallpaper paste. Aside leather shoe with dry chicken mush. And gloop. The French beans looked sad. Well wouldn't you? A wonderfully authentic experience in some ways. A disappointingly authentic experience in others. Say Lavvy.

I loved this place. It was very cute. Good food and Amazing customer service…read more The owner came out spoke with us, & made sure everything was fine, he even brought me extra small deserts cakes because I loved the one I ordered so much. Ordered the Steak & Frites , presented Beauty. However, it unfortunately lacked seasoning, & or salt. May just be my personal preference. However the ambiance was magnificent. Very airy, small boutique feel, definitely has a French cafe vibe that I love.

Walked in with no reservations and they were able to accommodate us on a Friday night. All day…read morebrunch and lots of other options. I got the chicken salad and it was delicious. Others got the enchiladas (good but not impressed). Service was very slow, I think only 2 wait staff and waited a long time for something as simple as water. Finally we asked the gentleman since the lady seemed to not care either way. Better choices then other restaurants in the area IMO. If we had known there was an amazing food court right inside the mall that we would have grabbed something from.

The drinks here are AH-MAZING. The Porn star Martini is hands down my favorite. They're a little…read morepricy but they're good. I had the infamous burger and it was HUGE! The chips were so so good. The burger was super meaty and good. They even gave me avocado on it! I would definitely recommend getting the burger if you're hungry! I was starving and I scarfed it all down. My friend got the salmon and enjoyed it as well. A little healthier than the burger but still good.

Wonderful, casual lunch experience with great food and drinks. Love to see a starred spot that is…read morethis laid back, but this delicious.

Giving this a second go…read more.. Food is amazing just like the last time. Service is incredible even when we have a big party of 8. There's a few nice options on the desert menu as well. The only thing is the food is still expensive - 36-42 quid a main.

1.) The food pretty good I recon. It is healthy and there''s a big choice for lunch…read more. 2.) Salads are interesting & it's cooked fresh:-) Price is reasonable. 3.) The French girls are beautiful and it's cool to have them meet me with Bonjour. / Coffee could be improved a little bit, and the menu structure could be simplified a little perhaps with a picture board of simple deals. http://www.espressocoffeeguide.com/all-about-espresso/espresso-brewing-2/baristas-guide-to-perfect-lattes-and-cappuccinos/

Although a little off the beaten track this beautifully decorated restaurant nestled in between the…read moreTalkTalk and Monsoon offices is well worth a visit. Not open on the weekends you can pop in for lunch or dinner on a weeknight or join one of their supperclubs. I went to a pizza supper club recently- where for £15 we were given half a bottle of wine and all of the ingredients you could possibly wish for, to make a delcious pizza. I went for chorizo (from Brindisa), some incredible mozarella, marinated artichokes, large slices of portabello mushroom, and thin streaky slices of cured talian bacon. The process was really enjoyable and the pizza tasted incredible! It was also a lovely opportnity to meet other like minded people who love their food! Seperately Harry Hensman, chef and ownder of Nottingdale dishes up gastronic delights from his a la carte menu as well- the last time I visited I had a wild mushroom risotto infused with truffle (the best wild mushroom risotto I have ever tasted!), followed by lamb cooked and seasoned perfectly with green beans and mash potato. Desserts also come recommended by me: chocolate nemises for something rich and satisfying, a green apple granita for those who fancy something a touch more refreshing. The menu is ever changing and Hensman ensures he is always stocked up with top seasonal produce ensuring high quality ingredients as well as cooking!

What a great Michelin star experience. I have been to almost 20 in the last year since that has…read morebeen one of my goal goals to hit the top 100 restaurants in the world. Not only was the food, amazing, atmosphere, gorgeous, but the service was funny, entertaining, expressive, and personal. It wasn't stuffy like some of the restaurants we have been to. There was actual fun conversation back-and-forth. I appreciated that so much. I love London, I will definitely be back. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

Even more amazing than my last visit. Each dish was designed in detail. For the wine pairings, the…read moresommelier not only described the wine but also why it was chosen for a particular dish. Everything was marvelous but my favorite dish was made with mushrooms grown in the restaurant's cabinet, which is visible on the back stairs. Service was polite and at a perfect pace. The staff efficiently organized a cab for me back to my hotel--a simple task that many restaurants appear to have difficulty in accomplishing. I wholeheartedly recommended The Ledbury!

Amazing food. Fabulous service. It deserves more than one star. Everything was superb. This biz is…read moreso tough and I hope we can make it that much better with this review! Telling everyone we know!

This is a fancy French restaurant with Michelin star. Went there for lunch. Ordered the Roast loin…read moreand leg of rabbit dish. Portion was very small for $42 pounds. But it was delicious. If you don't mind to pay high prices this is the best Michelin restaurant to go.

"What-ho!!!! Bring me your finest Champagne my good man"....well I didn't actually say that for…read morefear that some french revolutionaries were waiting in the shadowy corners to appear like the Spanish inquisition... The Champagne Bar by Searcys 1847 is located in the prestigious Village section of Westfield. The bar sits 34 and is a welcome break if you have been shopping for hours on end.... ideally I like to soak my feet in the finest champagne bubbles but in this economy I have to satisfy myself with just drinking the stuff...Security also pointed out that 1) they didn't like my feet and 2) you aren't meant to soak your feet in champagne (hey who knew right!!) All kidding aside...if you want somewhere nice to sit to take a load off and consume something alcoholic and bubbly - not some mamby pamby iced soya latte coffo mocca cocco blah blah blah - then this is as nicer place as any in Westfield. Nice champagne and good bellinis...it is pricey (but not remortgage you house pricey) but it is champagne so what exactly were you expecting....this is not pound-land people. The only thing I cannot get over is that lush (married) ladies of a certain age tend to take a gulp or two of three of the fizzy stuff....get tiddly-er...and try to chat up the staff...why-oh-why-oh-why....did I not discover this endless source of cringe worthy entertainment sooner. I cannot get sued for saying this right...damn I should have said "allegedly"...

My friend just bought underwear for her wedding night...my other friend just spent aaages looking…read morefor the perfect wedding outfit...how should one celebrate such a feat? Stop off for champagne of course!! :) Remember that this bar IS in the middle of the shopping centre, and balancing on stools doesn't make it the most comfy of destinations...but this is all improved with a happy hour price-list. I am always partial to a little glass of bubbly...but happy hour at Searcys made it almost obligatory for us to stop off and try the rose. Champagne that works out cheaper than wine is always a good idea.

The food was very good. Definitely on the expensive scale, but the scenery of the restaurant makes…read moreup for it. The service was also top notch. It is perfect for groups or family gatherings as the ambiance is more on the elegant laid-back side of things.

Beautiful restaurant, romantically nestled in Holland Park. Perfect for a pre-or post-opera meal if…read moreyou are attending a performance at Opera Holland Park, as it is virtually adjacent. Bookings can be made online, but as we were booking a pre opera seating at 5.30 pm, before the restaurant officially opens, we seemed to be unable to use this service, and made our reservation by phone instead. As previous reviewers have mentioned, it is not that easy to find, and could do with better sign posting. Nonetheless once found, it is certainly worth it. The restaurant is elegant, so feel free to dress up, although it is not essential. Service was discrete, with typical French flourishes, and the food was modern British. The pre opera seating restricts you to a set menu of 2 courses for £25, or 3 for £29. However it was great value, with good fish, meat and vegetarian options, and the quality was excellent. The sea bream was perfectly cooked, and the lamb was reported to be very good, if a little fatty. Desserts looked good too.

108 Garage replaces the rather lacklustre 4-Plus-1-cafe that occupied the address for a couple of…read moreyears - what a transformation, I didn't recognise the previously bare room! The new owners succeeded in creating an upmarket yet cosy environment, with warm copper tones dominating the interiors. The dishes are beautifully presented on mix and match crockery; the food is beautiful full stop. The head chef is British but the dishes are a global fusion with strong French and Italian influences and definitely biased towards non-vegetarians - not quite snout-to-tail but close. Vegetables are unconventional or prepared in an unusual way - lovage or salsify anyone?! Nothing on the menu is predictable, creativity abounds. The desserts looked even more stunning than the earlier courses, not sure I'm completely sold on artichoke ice cream though. Good luck to 108 for becoming the next Sugar Club (those were the days when Peter Gordon's fusion cuisine reigned over All Saints Road), they don't lack the ambition to become the latest West London destination for discerning foodies.

The food here was excellent. I was very pleased with 6-course meal deal, atmosphere, and the…read morewonderful service. The pigeon with the black pudding sauce was particularly delicious. Highly recommended!