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24 May 2013
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Galvin Café a Vinone star

35 Spital Square, London E1 6DY

£42.00 French Whitechapel, Mile End
Tel: 020 3641 8322
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Petite Galvin Café a Vin may lack the undeniable grandeur of La Chapelle next door, but it compensates with an easy, winning charm. Decked out in classic bistro livery (including painted mirrors and tightly packed tables), this modest venue serves up good-value French standards such as ‘chunkily tasty' pork and pistachio terrine, steak tartare with sourdough and more robust mains including delicate Cornish brill fillets with ratte potatoes and samphire or char-grilled pork with green beans and cider jus – plus the odd foray to faraway lands (crevettes with mango and chilli, say). A pianist is on hand for live jazz three nights a week, while sun-seekers can head for the charming continental-style terrace out back. The excellent-value two-course menu (£14.95) deserves a cheer – likewise the tempting wine list, tilted towards France and Italy.

Overall Diner Rating

 
Food & Drink
8.0
Service
7.3
Atmosphere
7.2
Value
8.2

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  1. Galvin Café a Vin

    35 Spital Square, London E1 6DY
    Overall rating:
     
    BoatLady
      Gold Reviewer  (111)

     
    • Food & Drink: 7
    • Service: 6
    • Atmosphere: 7
    • Value: 8

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  2. Galvin Café a Vin

    35 Spital Square, London E1 6DY
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    Toby N.
      Gold Reviewer  (44)
    Editor's pick

     
    • Food & Drink: 8
    • Service: 8
    • Atmosphere: 6
    • Value: 9

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  3. Galvin Café a Vin

    35 Spital Square, London E1 6DY
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    Luncheon Vulture
      Gold Reviewer  (37)
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

     
    • Food & Drink: 8
    • Service: 8
    • Atmosphere: 7
    • Value: 7

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  4. Galvin Café a Vin

    35 Spital Square, London E1 6DY
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    Fiona M.
      Gold Reviewer  (36)

     
    • Food & Drink: 8
    • Service: 7
    • Atmosphere: 8
    • Value: 10

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    Essential Details for Galvin Café a Vin

    • Cuisine: French
    • Area: Whitechapel, Mile End
    • Price: £42.00
    • Wine: £18.00
    • Champagne: £52.00
    • Lunch: £14.95 (2 courses)
    • Dinner: £14.95 (2 courses)

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    Diner reviews for Galvin Café a Vin

    1. Galvin Café a Vin

      35 Spital Square, London E1 6DY
      Overall rating:
       
      BoatLady
        Gold Reviewer  (111)

       
      • Food & Drink: 7
      • Service: 6
      • Atmosphere: 7
      • Value: 8

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    2. Galvin Café a Vin

      35 Spital Square, London E1 6DY
      Overall rating:
       
      Toby N.
        Gold Reviewer  (44)
      Editor's pick

       
      • Food & Drink: 8
      • Service: 8
      • Atmosphere: 6
      • Value: 9

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    3. Galvin Café a Vin

      35 Spital Square, London E1 6DY
      Overall rating:
       
      Luncheon Vulture
        Gold Reviewer  (37)
      1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

       
      • Food & Drink: 8
      • Service: 8
      • Atmosphere: 7
      • Value: 7

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    4. Galvin Café a Vin

      35 Spital Square, London E1 6DY
      Overall rating:
       
      Fiona M.
        Gold Reviewer  (36)

       
      • Food & Drink: 8
      • Service: 7
      • Atmosphere: 8
      • Value: 10

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