#1: Hélène Darroze at the Connaught
2 Michelin Stars!
Address:
Carlos Place, in the basement of the Connaught Hotel.
Meals – What you get in this French Restaurant in London:
- Starters
- Meat Dishes
- Fish & Seafood
- Vegetarian
- Cheese
- Desserts
Menus: from 60 to 185 Pounds
Typical French Dishes?
Chef Darroze doesn’t prepare typical French dishes, you rather get Lobster, Caviar, Scallop, Scallop, Langoustine, Beef, Veal in exquisite, highly creative compositions and a few incredible vegetrian compositions as well.
She creates additional seasonal menus that are based, e.g. on truffle or asparagus, depending on the season.
Opening Hours:
- Lunch: Tuesday – Saturday: 12pm – 2pm
- Dinner: Tuesday – Saturday: 6pm – 7.30pm
Haute Cuisine by a famous French chef
All Top Chef fans know this famous French chef who has been based in London since 2008. The woman who creates all this magic in the kitchen is simply known as “Chef Darroze”.
In London, Hélène Darroze is exercising her talents at the famous palace “Le Connaught”, and she is not the first famous Frenchwoman to have elected this luxury hotel as a London landmark. Indeed, she was preceded in these places by Charles de Gaulle himself who resided there during the Second World War. So chic isn’t it?
So obviously, you don’t come to Hélène Darroze’s place by chance. It’s a gourmet restaurant in London and the prices are commensurate with the excellent reputation of the place and alas, not within the reach of all purses.
But if you ask us if it’s worth saving? The answer will be Yes, of course. It’s really the kind of small pleasures to be had once in a lifetime, especially since the restaurant can boast two stars in the prestigious Michelin guide.
The interior of the restaurant is elegant and dignified, the atmosphere is upscale and yet very comfortable.
The service staff are also well trained here, which is something worth mentioning these days. But of course, a restaurant of this caliber could not afford anything less than excellent staff.
Tip: Lunch on weekdays is a little cheaper. The weekday lunch menu is 60 pounds. It’s still a large sum, but it’s worth it!
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#2:Core by ClareSmyth
2 Michelin Stars!
Address:
92 Kensington Park Road Notting Hill, London W11 2PN England
Meals – What you get there:
- Starters
- Meat Dishes
- Fish & Seafood
- Vegetarian
- Cheese
- Desserts
Menus from 115 to 165 Pounds
Typical French Dishes?
As a modern gourmet restaurant, Core by Clare Smyth does not serve traditional French home cooking but creative haute cuisine served with fresh seasonal ingredients. But the incredibly deilcious and well decorated dishes clearly have a French touch.
Opening Hours:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday – Saturday: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM and 6 PM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
This high caliber 2-Michelin-Star restaurant in Notting Hill serves French Haute Cuisine dishes that not only please the tongue but also the eye. Core by Clare Smyth is known for it’s outstanding
The Core by Clare Smyth is known for the fact that simply everything fits here. The food is excellent, in the upper price range, you have to say, the service is excellent and shines with really well trained waiters, and the ambience is absolutely to feel good. We would describe it as chic, modern Parisian style, which captivates with simple elegance and high-quality furniture. Yet the place has an unusually relaxed atmosphere, which is exceptional for a restaurant of that class.
The restaurant has a great wine list that might look a bit overwhelming for some, but the waiter will be happy to help and make some recommendations.
Their dishes are a mixture of French, British, European and Contemorary.
Core by Clare Smyth has a full bar with a nice selection of aperitifs or digestifs.
Even in the best restaurant in the world it can happen that something goes wrong and a dish is not quite perfect. In rare cases this can happen here, too. However, Core by Clare Smyth can shine with its excellent service in case of small breakdowns. Gladly there is then a replacement or gifts on the house, as it is appropriate.
Many visitors have already described this restaurant as the best in London, and not only among French restaurants.
#3: Célèste at The Lanesborough
1 Michelin Star!
Address: Hyde Park Corner Lanesborough Hotel, London SW1X 7TA England 
Meals – What you get there:
- Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
- Starters
- Meat Dishes
- Fish & Seafood
- Vegetarian
- Cheese
- Desserts
Menus from 20 to 80 Pounds
Typical French Dishes?
This restaurant serves artistic plates of excellent Haute Cuisine, in modern contemporary French style. The place is also and especially famous for it’s large variety of afternoon tea bites.
Opening Hours:
- Monday-Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM | 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM | 6:30 PM – 8:15 PM
- Friday: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM | 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM | 6:30 PM – 8:15 PM
- Saturday: 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM | 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM | 6:30 PM – 8:15 PM
- Sunday: 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Typical French Dishes among others:
Again, we are not dealing with French home cooking, but with French-influenced gourmet creations of modern European haute cuisine. But you find variants of “Foie Gras” or “Pigeon, petit pois à la Francaise” decorated on the plates like little paintings, pure art.
A bit Old School, but Beautiful and Genuine
It used to be St George’s Hospital, opposite Hyde Park and very close to Buckingham. Since 1991, it is a luxury hotel, which has kept the chic of an aristocratic house, with its beautiful furniture, its restored paintings, its beautiful paintings, its museum air brought up to date. Taken over by the Oetker group, which owns, among others, the Brenners in Baden-Baden, the Château Saint-Martin in Vence, the Bristol in Paris, the Eden Roc in Cap d’Antibes, restored with emphasis, the place has undergone a rejuvenation, without losing its old English chic look, renewed in beauty.
The various lounges, bars, rooms, library, are conducive to a smooth break. In the spotlight, the Céleste restaurant, which, in a vast and splendid room under a glass roof, with its stuccoes, earthenware, porcelain and blue tones stamped Wedgwood, offers a refined cuisine with English products and a French touch under the guidance of the wise Florian Favario, a native of Annecy, who was a pupil of Laurent Petit and Marc Veyrat, then Eric Frechon’s assistant at the Bristol. The lunch menu, at £35, is a bargain that allows you to take a trip down the track in homemade delicacies without breaking your piggy bank.
Shortbread tart with parmesan, tomato and black olives, crab salad with fennel with (a little too much) mayonnaise and celery, like a “cocktail crab” revisited, cod with piperade and spicy tomato sauce and hot (a little dry) ham in its pea and monsoon broth give an idea of the Anglo-French style, with a little Mediterranean air of the house. In the same vein, we do not forget the pleasant courgette-flower with tomato, goat’s cheese and black olives.
The choice of wines by the glass is mischievous (mineral riesling Clos Sand de Barmes Buecher, fruity rosso di Montalcino Valdicava) and the desserts (exquisite caramel iced milk, rice pudding, milk jam, mojito sorbet with fresh raspberries and lemon sorbet), signed by the sweet artist Nicolas Rouzaud, are a divine surprise. It is unclear whether the house is competing in the starred category or in the category of chic and gourmet breweries. But, as is, with its French service and complicity, its neat setting, the house seduces without forcing its beautiful nature so typically British.
#4: Pied a Terre
1 Michelin Star and Traveller’s Choice 2020!
Address: 34 Charlotte Street Fitzrovia, Londres W1T 2NH Angleterre 
Meals – What you get there:
- Lunch and Dinner
- Starters
- Meat Dishes
- Fish & Seafood
- Vegetarian
- Cheese
- Desserts
Menus from 40 to 140 Pounds
Typical French Dishes?
Serving classical French cuisine, Pied à Terre understands what it takes to keep its customers happy. Its specialities include: Smoked quail with celeriac, truffle and hazelnuts, Dover sole à la barigoule and kumquat soufflé with vanilla ice cream.
Opening Hours:
- Wednesdays – Saturdays: 12pm – 8.30pm
- Sundays – Tuesdays: closed
Michelin cooking at its finest
Pied à Terre prides itself on its unparalleled service and excellent fine dining.
The restaurant offers a six-, eight- or ten- course omnivore or vegan menu based on the current season. They also provide an all-inclusive three-course lunch with wine pairing by a professional sommelier.
Pied à Terre endeavours to reduce its carbon footprint, and as such, they use processes and systems that conserve energy and natural resources, are non-polluting, and are safe for workers. They also aim to conserve as much water as possible, reusing wastewater where feasible and try support local small and sustainable food suppliers.
For more than 25 years, David Moore’s restaurant has stood out for its know-how, which ensures the loyalty of its customers. Andrew McFadden’s restaurant offers refined, creative and tasty dishes. The decoration, regularly renewed, remains fresh, subtle and colourful. People highly rate Pied à Terre, commenting on its exquisite, artfully plated, flavoursome food, its warm and friendly ambiance and its knowledgeable and professional service. In short, this restaurant is a must-try.
#5: Galvin La Chapelle
1 Michelin Star!
Address: 35 Spital Square, Spitalfields, London, E1 6DY
Meals – What you get there:
- Lunch and Dinner
- Starters
- Meat Dishes
- Fish & Seafood
- Vegetarian
- Cheese
- Desserts
Menus from 20 to 80 Pounds
Typical French Dishes?
This restaurant serves a polished French cuisine in contemporary French style. Meals such as Lasagne of Dorset crab, warm smoked eel, truffle & celeriac remoulade and Tagine of Bresse pigeon appear on the menu. Desserts include Blackberry soufflé and Apple tarte Tatin with Normandy crème fraiche, among others.
Opening Hours:
- Monday-Sunday: 12pm – 11pm
Typical French Dishes among others:
Galvin La Chapelle for an unforgettable Michelin-star experience
With its high ceilings, marble pillars and large arched windows, Galvin La Chappelle is a mere stone’s throw away from Liverpool station. A former school building, Galvin’s elegant interiors are complimented by its modern, yet traditional French cuisine.
Galvin La Chapelle sources only the finest ingredients from local markets, ensuring that their food is fresh and at the highest standards.
As one of four Galvin restaurants in the London area, Galvin La Chapelle is a family-run establishment, with Jeff in the kitchen and David responsible for sourcing ingredients at the market. Their focus is on classic French cuisine with bold, harmonious flavours. Their high quality cooking is well worth a visit.
According to reviews, Galvin La Chapelle has received well over 2300 5-star ratings with comments such “outstanding restaurant”, and “a very special treat” filling the headlines. Rarely are people disappointed, but on a few occasions the restaurant has been criticised for its online reservation service and poor service.
#6: La Trompette
1 Michelin Star and Travellers’ Choice 2020
Address: 3-7 Devonshire Road, London W4 2EU England 
Meals – What you get there:
- Lunch and Dinner
- Starters
- Meat Dishes
- Fish & Seafood
- Vegetarian
- Cheese
- Desserts
Menus from 25 to 80 Pounds
Typical French Dishes?
Local French cuisine with a contemporary twist, this restaurant serves some of the best food in London. From starters consisting of freshly shucked Poole rock oysters, hand rolled linguine with white truffle and pecorino; main courses of dry aged côte de boeuf and short rib and Cornish duck; desserts of milk chocolate delice, this restaurant caters for all.
Opening Hours:
- Wednesday: 6pm – 9pm
- Thursday – Saturday: 12pm – 2pm and 6pm – 9pm
- Sunday: 12.30pm – 3.30pm
- Mondays and Tuesdays: Closed
Neighbourhood restaurant with a loyal following
Established in 2001, La Trompette is a French restaurant with Mediterranean influences. Its head chef ensures that every meal leaving the kitchen is perfect, and so the food consistently meets the highest standards. Menus change twice a day – between lunch and dinner – but maintain the same style and variability.
Having received over 780 5-star reviews, patrons are rarely disappointed by La Trompette’s menu, atmosphere and service. People often visit La Trompette on special occasions – for a birthday, or other celebratory events – because they know the food is artistically plated and that they will be treated like royalty.
La Trompette’s famous wine-list is full of interesting, delicious wines and French champagnes that pair well with all meals. Its levels of care, dedication and attention to detail leave customers feeling as if they’ve had a truly European experience.
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#7: Cigalon
1 Michelin Star and Travellers’ Choice 2020
Address: Cigalon, 115 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1PP 
Meals – What you get there:
- Lunch and Dinner
- Starters
- Meat Dishes
- Fish & Seafood
- Vegetarian
- Cheese
- Desserts
Menus from 30 to 60 Pounds
Typical French Dishes?
Cigalon is a contemporary French restaurant situated in London. Its food is highly seasonal and changes regularly. Offering a simple Provençal menu of grilled meats, fish and vegetables, Comté Ravioli, Jerusalem Artichoke Risotto Black Truffle & Smoked Almond and Roasted Cod, Salsify are customer favourites.
Opening Hours:
- Mondays – Fridays: 12pm – 2.15pm and 5.45pm – 9.15pm
- Saturdays and Sundays: Closed
Bringing Provençal Cuisine to London
Cigalon cooks seasonal, delicious plates of food inspired by the restaurants in Provence, France. Seating 68 people in a banquette hall with private dining rooms that can accommodate 6, Cigalon is a venue for all occasions.
Cigalon’s Southern France and Corsican wines are all showcased at their monthly wine dinner, and is paired by food from the kitchen. Fresh, flavoursome, harmonious French classics such as bouillabaisse and ratatouille are firm favourites among its customers.
Having received mainly 4- and 5-star ratings, this restaurant is definitely worth a visit. Patrons frequently praise the immaculate restaurant appearance, superb food and knowledgeable, professional and attentive waiters. People also love the set menus, and compliment their excellent value for money. Favourites on the menu include the Jerusalem artichoke velouté, sea bass, lamb, duck, Côte de veau, sauce Mentonaise and panisses, and Salade niçoise.
One minor criticism of the establishment is that the service charge on the bill is 13%, which is fairly high compared to other restaurants in the area.
#8: Bistro Aix
1 Michelin Star and Travellers’ Choice 2020
Address: 54 Topsfield Parade, Tottenham Ln, Crouch End, London, N8 8PT
Meals – What you get there:
- Lunch and Dinner
- Starters
- Meat Dishes
- Fish & Seafood
- Vegetarian
- Cheese
- Desserts
Menus from 30 to 60 Pounds
Typical French Dishes?
Bistro Aix serves organic, classic and luxurious French cuisine. Featuring organic fruit, vegetables, eggs, lamb, pork and poultry, the food is not only delicious, but also healthy. Seared Cornish scallops, fried prawns and squid, smoked duck and Roquefort Crème Brulee are favourites on the menu. Bistro Aix’s wines reflect their values, purchasing biodynamic wines and organic wines exclusively from independent and small wine producers.
Opening Hours:
- Mondays – Thursdays: 12pm – 11pm
- Fridays: 4pm – 12am
- Saturdays: 12pm – 12am
- Sundays: 12pm – 11pm
Menus from 29-37 pounds
High Quality French Restaurant in London since 2012
Nestled in the heart of the Crouch End district, the Bistrot Aix is a true little oasis of France, with Provencal accents amidst the bricks and mortar of the English capital. It is an independent French restaurant in London that offers its customers a menu of eternal classics of French cuisine. Here we put the small dishes in the big ones without raising the bill, but with quality products that are now 80% organic (movaway tip, in English organic is organic!).
Tips: This French restaurant in London is perfect for a romantic evening with its cosy and romantic atmosphere. You can impress your beautiful English girl or the sexy brit of your heart without ruining yourself. However, French cuisine is a little more classy for a romantic date than a big mac.
Good to know: the French restaurant in London is privatizable and there is a private room for 28 covers that can be reserved if you need it. In fact, it is a very good place to organize a big business lunch, for example.
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#9: Chez Antoinette Victoria
Address: 22 Palmer Street (The Caxton), London, SW1H 0PH
Meals – What you get there:
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Starters
- Meat Dishes
- Fish & Seafood
- Vegetarian
- Cheese
- Desserts
Menus from 15 to 30 Pounds
Typical French Dishes?
Quiche Lorraine, Foie gras, French onion soup, Goat’s cheese salad, duck confit and Croque Madame are regular menu items in this Parisian-style café. Chez Antoinette serves meals with only the finest, seasonal ingredients, and offers a variety of boutique wines from all regions of France.
Opening Hours:
- Mondays – Fridays: 8am – 10pm
- Saturdays and Sundays: 10am – 2pm
Typical French Dishes among others:
A ‘6 Star’ Parisian style independent French restaurant in the heart of Victoria
Chez Antoinette is a vibrant restaurant near Victoria Station, and is the local favourite place to eat. Having a rank of 41 out of 17,000 restaurants in the area, Chez Antoinette has become a sought-after dining destination. Patrons rate the restaurant as having the most delicious French cuisine, and are very impressed by its excellent, attentive and polite service.
Chez Antoinette draws its inspiration from the beloved Parisian cafés in France. Its modern interpretation of Lyons’ famous guinguettes and the Haute French cuisine of Provence all combine to produce the classic dishes such as tarts and tartines found on offer at the restaurant.
The extensive wine and food menu also leaves even the fussiest eater satisfied. Their main meals, wine list and dessert menus are full of options, and cater for vegetarians, vegans and those with gluten intolerances.
From private dining options, to catering for major events, including breakfasts and fine dining, accommodating between 10 and 100 guests, Chez Antoinette offers them all.
Chez Antoinette Victoria Website
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#10: Bel Canto Restaurant
Traveller’s Choice Restaurant 2020
Address: 67 Bayswater Road Corus Hotel Hyde Park, London W2 3PN England 
Meals – What you get there:
- Lunch and Dinner
- Starters
- Meat Dishes
- Fish & Seafood
- Vegetarian
- Desserts
- Digestifs
Menus from 60 to 120 Pounds
Typical French Dishes?
Bel Canto offers 3 different menus – an Opera menu, which is a set menu with two courses, a Dessert menu with digestifs and an extensive wine list. The fine French food includes options such as Celeriac Velouté, Dorset crab, braised ox cheeks, Confit lamb shoulder, and wild mushroom risotto. Desserts include the likes of chocolate fondant, sticky toffee pudding and a selection of cheeses.
Opening Hours:
- Fridays – Saturdays: 7pm – 11pm
- Sundays – Thursdays: closed
Welcome to London’s only Opera Restaurant
Bel Canto is one of the most unique restaurants in the United Kingdom. The restaurant offers fine French cuisine in an intimate and cosy restaurant, which is served by opera-singing waiters! Opera shows start at 7.30pm on Friday and Saturday evenings, and are performed by top trained professional opera singers.
The concept was borne in the late 1990s by Jacques de la Bussiere, a musician and music lover who lost 90% of his hearing from a rare and serious disease. After having received hearing aids, he realised the potential and beauty of the human voice, and wanted to promote the art of opera. Alongside his friend, chef Jean-Paul Maurel, he started the Bel Canto, a place where people could savour delicious food while enjoying world-class live opera.
With over 860 5-star ratings, Bel Canto is a must. Patrons cannot recommend Bel Canto more highly. Praises pour in for the delicious food, incredible atmosphere, and of course for the magical opera singing. Many customers comment that the chorus of talented opera singers is nothing short of astounding. Furthermore, the restaurant offers a personal touch, is professional and warm, and the waiters go out of their way to ensure a great experience is had by all.
#11: Chez Elles Bistroquet
Traveller’s Choice Restaurant 2020
Address: 45 Brick Lane, London E1 6PU England
Meals – What you get there:
- Brunch, Lunch and Dinner
- Starters
- Meat Dishes
- Fish & Seafood
- Vegetarian
- Desserts
- Digestifs
Menus from 22 to 65 Pounds
Typical French Dishes?
Chez Elles offers traditional French cuisine. French onion soup, charcuterie, rillettes de canard, moules marieniere, parmantiers and tartar deck the menu. They also have detailed allergen information available for all dishes and drinks.
Opening Hours:
- Tuesdays – Saturdays: 5.30pm – 10.30pm
- Thursdays – Saturdays: 12pm – 3pm
- Sundays & Mondays: closed
Charming Little French Bistro
Chez Elle is a charming restaurant located on Brick Lane, offering traditional French cuisine. Known as the hidden gem of London, and quinetessentially French, one arrives into a warm and dimly lit narrow space surrounded by giant, iconic Parisian posters, flowers, and birds hanging light fixtures. Its ambiance makes one feel as if one had been transported to France.
Having received over 300 5-star ratings, Chez Elle knows how to please its customers. According to patrons, the menu is beautifully simple but well thought through with classic french dishes served on unpretentious mismatched plates. Favourite dishes include the double baked truffled cheese soufflé, the french onion soup, moules marinieres and parmentier d’aubergine, all delicious and beautifully presented. As the perfect way to end the meal at Chez Elles, the selected cheese board and creme brûlée with a glass of pineau des charantes go down a treat.
In addition to the food being high quality and flavoursome, it is also good value for money. The staff are extremely polite, helpful, attentive and knowledgeable.
#4: Pied a Terre
1 Michelin Star and Traveller’s Choice 2020!
Address: 34 Charlotte Street Fitzrovia, Londres W1T 2NH Angleterre
Meals – What you get there:
- Lunch and Dinner
- Starters
- Meat Dishes
- Fish & Seafood
- Vegetarian
- Cheese
- Desserts
Menus from 40 to 140 Pounds
Typical French Dishes?
Serving classical French cuisine, Pied à Terre understands what it takes to keep its customers happy. Its specialities include: Smoked quail with celeriac, truffle and hazelnuts, Dover sole à la barigoule and kumquat soufflé with vanilla ice cream.
Opening Hours:
- Wednesdays – Saturdays: 12pm – 8.30pm
- Sundays – Tuesdays: closed
Michelin cooking at its finest
Pied à Terre prides itself on its unparalleled service and excellent fine dining.
The restaurant offers a six-, eight- or ten- course omnivore or vegan menu based on the current season. They also provide an all-inclusive three-course lunch with wine pairing by a professional sommelier.
Pied à Terre endeavours to reduce its carbon footprint, and as such, they use processes and systems that conserve energy and natural resources, are non-polluting, and are safe for workers. They also aim to conserve as much water as possible, reusing wastewater where feasible and try support local small and sustainable food suppliers.
For more than 25 years, David Moore’s restaurant has stood out for its know-how, which ensures the loyalty of its customers. Andrew McFadden’s restaurant offers refined, creative and tasty dishes. The decoration, regularly renewed, remains fresh, subtle and colourful. People highly rate Pied à Terre, commenting on its exquisite, artfully plated, flavoursome food, its warm and friendly ambiance and its knowledgeable and professional service. In short, this restaurant is a must-try.
#5: Galvin La Chapelle
1 Michelin Star!
Address: 35 Spital Square, Spitalfields, London, E1 6DY
Meals – What you get there:
- Lunch and Dinner
- Starters
- Meat Dishes
- Fish & Seafood
- Vegetarian
- Cheese
- Desserts
Menus from 20 to 80 Pounds
Typical French Dishes?
This restaurant serves a polished French cuisine in contemporary French style. Meals such as Lasagne of Dorset crab, warm smoked eel, truffle & celeriac remoulade and Tagine of Bresse pigeon appear on the menu. Desserts include Blackberry soufflé and Apple tarte Tatin with Normandy crème fraiche, among others.
Opening Hours:
- Monday-Sunday: 12pm – 11pm
Typical French Dishes among others:
Galvin La Chapelle for an unforgettable Michelin-star experience
With its high ceilings, marble pillars and large arched windows, Galvin La Chappelle is a mere stone’s throw away from Liverpool station. A former school building, Galvin’s elegant interiors are complimented by its modern, yet traditional French cuisine.
Galvin La Chapelle sources only the finest ingredients from local markets, ensuring that their food is fresh and at the highest standards.
As one of four Galvin restaurants in the London area, Galvin La Chapelle is a family-run establishment, with Jeff in the kitchen and David responsible for sourcing ingredients at the market. Their focus is on classic French cuisine with bold, harmonious flavours. Their high quality cooking is well worth a visit.
According to reviews, Galvin La Chapelle has received well over 2300 5-star ratings with comments such “outstanding restaurant”, and “a very special treat” filling the headlines. Rarely are people disappointed, but on a few occasions the restaurant has been criticised for its online reservation service and poor service.
#6: La Trompette
1 Michelin Star and Travellers’ Choice 2020
Address: 3-7 Devonshire Road, London W4 2EU England
Meals – What you get there:
- Lunch and Dinner
- Starters
- Meat Dishes
- Fish & Seafood
- Vegetarian
- Cheese
- Desserts
Menus from 25 to 80 Pounds
Typical French Dishes?
Local French cuisine with a contemporary twist, this restaurant serves some of the best food in London. From starters consisting of freshly shucked Poole rock oysters, hand rolled linguine with white truffle and pecorino; main courses of dry aged côte de boeuf and short rib and Cornish duck; desserts of milk chocolate delice, this restaurant caters for all.
Opening Hours:
- Wednesday: 6pm – 9pm
- Thursday – Saturday: 12pm – 2pm and 6pm – 9pm
- Sunday: 12.30pm – 3.30pm
- Mondays and Tuesdays: Closed
Neighbourhood restaurant with a loyal following
Established in 2001, La Trompette is a French restaurant with Mediterranean influences. Its head chef ensures that every meal leaving the kitchen is perfect, and so the food consistently meets the highest standards. Menus change twice a day – between lunch and dinner – but maintain the same style and variability.
Having received over 780 5-star reviews, patrons are rarely disappointed by La Trompette’s menu, atmosphere and service. People often visit La Trompette on special occasions – for a birthday, or other celebratory events – because they know the food is artistically plated and that they will be treated like royalty.
La Trompette’s famous wine-list is full of interesting, delicious wines and French champagnes that pair well with all meals. Its levels of care, dedication and attention to detail leave customers feeling as if they’ve had a truly European experience.
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#7: Cigalon
1 Michelin Star and Travellers’ Choice 2020
Address: Cigalon, 115 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1PP
Meals – What you get there:
- Lunch and Dinner
- Starters
- Meat Dishes
- Fish & Seafood
- Vegetarian
- Cheese
- Desserts
Menus from 30 to 60 Pounds
Typical French Dishes?
Cigalon is a contemporary French restaurant situated in London. Its food is highly seasonal and changes regularly. Offering a simple Provençal menu of grilled meats, fish and vegetables, Comté Ravioli, Jerusalem Artichoke Risotto Black Truffle & Smoked Almond and Roasted Cod, Salsify are customer favourites.
Opening Hours:
- Mondays – Fridays: 12pm – 2.15pm and 5.45pm – 9.15pm
- Saturdays and Sundays: Closed
Bringing Provençal Cuisine to London
Cigalon cooks seasonal, delicious plates of food inspired by the restaurants in Provence, France. Seating 68 people in a banquette hall with private dining rooms that can accommodate 6, Cigalon is a venue for all occasions.
Cigalon’s Southern France and Corsican wines are all showcased at their monthly wine dinner, and is paired by food from the kitchen. Fresh, flavoursome, harmonious French classics such as bouillabaisse and ratatouille are firm favourites among its customers.
Having received mainly 4- and 5-star ratings, this restaurant is definitely worth a visit. Patrons frequently praise the immaculate restaurant appearance, superb food and knowledgeable, professional and attentive waiters. People also love the set menus, and compliment their excellent value for money. Favourites on the menu include the Jerusalem artichoke velouté, sea bass, lamb, duck, Côte de veau, sauce Mentonaise and panisses, and Salade niçoise.
One minor criticism of the establishment is that the service charge on the bill is 13%, which is fairly high compared to other restaurants in the area.
#8: Bistro Aix
1 Michelin Star and Travellers’ Choice 2020
Address: 54 Topsfield Parade, Tottenham Ln, Crouch End, London, N8 8PT
Meals – What you get there:
- Lunch and Dinner
- Starters
- Meat Dishes
- Fish & Seafood
- Vegetarian
- Cheese
- Desserts
Menus from 30 to 60 Pounds
Typical French Dishes?
Bistro Aix serves organic, classic and luxurious French cuisine. Featuring organic fruit, vegetables, eggs, lamb, pork and poultry, the food is not only delicious, but also healthy. Seared Cornish scallops, fried prawns and squid, smoked duck and Roquefort Crème Brulee are favourites on the menu. Bistro Aix’s wines reflect their values, purchasing biodynamic wines and organic wines exclusively from independent and small wine producers.
Opening Hours:
- Mondays – Thursdays: 12pm – 11pm
- Fridays: 4pm – 12am
- Saturdays: 12pm – 12am
- Sundays: 12pm – 11pm
Menus from 29-37 pounds
High Quality French Restaurant in London since 2012
Nestled in the heart of the Crouch End district, the Bistrot Aix is a true little oasis of France, with Provencal accents amidst the bricks and mortar of the English capital. It is an independent French restaurant in London that offers its customers a menu of eternal classics of French cuisine. Here we put the small dishes in the big ones without raising the bill, but with quality products that are now 80% organic (movaway tip, in English organic is organic!).
Tips: This French restaurant in London is perfect for a romantic evening with its cosy and romantic atmosphere. You can impress your beautiful English girl or the sexy brit of your heart without ruining yourself. However, French cuisine is a little more classy for a romantic date than a big mac.
Good to know: the French restaurant in London is privatizable and there is a private room for 28 covers that can be reserved if you need it. In fact, it is a very good place to organize a big business lunch, for example.
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#9: Chez Antoinette Victoria
Address: 22 Palmer Street (The Caxton), London, SW1H 0PH
Meals – What you get there:
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Starters
- Meat Dishes
- Fish & Seafood
- Vegetarian
- Cheese
- Desserts
Menus from 15 to 30 Pounds
Typical French Dishes?
Quiche Lorraine, Foie gras, French onion soup, Goat’s cheese salad, duck confit and Croque Madame are regular menu items in this Parisian-style café. Chez Antoinette serves meals with only the finest, seasonal ingredients, and offers a variety of boutique wines from all regions of France.
Opening Hours:
- Mondays – Fridays: 8am – 10pm
- Saturdays and Sundays: 10am – 2pm
Typical French Dishes among others:
A ‘6 Star’ Parisian style independent French restaurant in the heart of Victoria
Chez Antoinette is a vibrant restaurant near Victoria Station, and is the local favourite place to eat. Having a rank of 41 out of 17,000 restaurants in the area, Chez Antoinette has become a sought-after dining destination. Patrons rate the restaurant as having the most delicious French cuisine, and are very impressed by its excellent, attentive and polite service.
Chez Antoinette draws its inspiration from the beloved Parisian cafés in France. Its modern interpretation of Lyons’ famous guinguettes and the Haute French cuisine of Provence all combine to produce the classic dishes such as tarts and tartines found on offer at the restaurant.
The extensive wine and food menu also leaves even the fussiest eater satisfied. Their main meals, wine list and dessert menus are full of options, and cater for vegetarians, vegans and those with gluten intolerances.
From private dining options, to catering for major events, including breakfasts and fine dining, accommodating between 10 and 100 guests, Chez Antoinette offers them all.
Chez Antoinette Victoria Website
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#10: Bel Canto Restaurant
Traveller’s Choice Restaurant 2020
Address: 67 Bayswater Road Corus Hotel Hyde Park, London W2 3PN England
Meals – What you get there:
- Lunch and Dinner
- Starters
- Meat Dishes
- Fish & Seafood
- Vegetarian
- Desserts
- Digestifs
Menus from 60 to 120 Pounds
Typical French Dishes?
Bel Canto offers 3 different menus – an Opera menu, which is a set menu with two courses, a Dessert menu with digestifs and an extensive wine list. The fine French food includes options such as Celeriac Velouté, Dorset crab, braised ox cheeks, Confit lamb shoulder, and wild mushroom risotto. Desserts include the likes of chocolate fondant, sticky toffee pudding and a selection of cheeses.
Opening Hours:
- Fridays – Saturdays: 7pm – 11pm
- Sundays – Thursdays: closed
Welcome to London’s only Opera Restaurant
Bel Canto is one of the most unique restaurants in the United Kingdom. The restaurant offers fine French cuisine in an intimate and cosy restaurant, which is served by opera-singing waiters! Opera shows start at 7.30pm on Friday and Saturday evenings, and are performed by top trained professional opera singers.
The concept was borne in the late 1990s by Jacques de la Bussiere, a musician and music lover who lost 90% of his hearing from a rare and serious disease. After having received hearing aids, he realised the potential and beauty of the human voice, and wanted to promote the art of opera. Alongside his friend, chef Jean-Paul Maurel, he started the Bel Canto, a place where people could savour delicious food while enjoying world-class live opera.
With over 860 5-star ratings, Bel Canto is a must. Patrons cannot recommend Bel Canto more highly. Praises pour in for the delicious food, incredible atmosphere, and of course for the magical opera singing. Many customers comment that the chorus of talented opera singers is nothing short of astounding. Furthermore, the restaurant offers a personal touch, is professional and warm, and the waiters go out of their way to ensure a great experience is had by all.
#11: Chez Elles Bistroquet
Traveller’s Choice Restaurant 2020
Address: 45 Brick Lane, London E1 6PU England
Meals – What you get there:
- Brunch, Lunch and Dinner
- Starters
- Meat Dishes
- Fish & Seafood
- Vegetarian
- Desserts
- Digestifs
Menus from 22 to 65 Pounds
Typical French Dishes?
Chez Elles offers traditional French cuisine. French onion soup, charcuterie, rillettes de canard, moules marieniere, parmantiers and tartar deck the menu. They also have detailed allergen information available for all dishes and drinks.
Opening Hours:
- Tuesdays – Saturdays: 5.30pm – 10.30pm
- Thursdays – Saturdays: 12pm – 3pm
- Sundays & Mondays: closed
Charming Little French Bistro
Chez Elle is a charming restaurant located on Brick Lane, offering traditional French cuisine. Known as the hidden gem of London, and quinetessentially French, one arrives into a warm and dimly lit narrow space surrounded by giant, iconic Parisian posters, flowers, and birds hanging light fixtures. Its ambiance makes one feel as if one had been transported to France.
Having received over 300 5-star ratings, Chez Elle knows how to please its customers. According to patrons, the menu is beautifully simple but well thought through with classic french dishes served on unpretentious mismatched plates. Favourite dishes include the double baked truffled cheese soufflé, the french onion soup, moules marinieres and parmentier d’aubergine, all delicious and beautifully presented. As the perfect way to end the meal at Chez Elles, the selected cheese board and creme brûlée with a glass of pineau des charantes go down a treat.
In addition to the food being high quality and flavoursome, it is also good value for money. The staff are extremely polite, helpful, attentive and knowledgeable.
