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Rivals may come & go, but the enduring Francophile appeal of this little restaurant/wine bar next to St Mary-le-Bow remains undimmed – sit at one of the buzzy alfresco tables & you could almost be in Lyon or Bordeaux. If the sun fails to shine, the choice is between the plush downstairs dining room or the unfussy panelled bar. Either way, the food keeps it straight & true, delivering gravadlax with dill dressing before char-grilled Scottish rib-eye steak with fat triple-cooked chips & béarnaise sauce, or perhaps roast cod fillet with romano beans, lardons & salsa verde. Many dishes are available in two sizes, & there’s a simpler menu of sandwiches, sharing platters, burgers & suchlike at the bar. Service knows how to charm & the French-led wine list is refreshingly broad.

Overall Diner Rating

8.3
Food & Drink
7.7
Service
8.7
Atmosphere
8.7
Value
8.7

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  1. Imran K.
    Reviews: 1

    ( 40s, Male, United Kingdom )

    This is an excellent restaurant/bar and totally independent in its style. You can't class it with anything else as its out there on its own. I can see with my own eyes that there is so much repeat business, which speaks for itself. The service, particularly downstairs, is top quality. You have a choice of styles within the establishment. If you want a quiet intimate three course meal where you can easily hear each other you go downstairs. If you want a casual quick meal or drink you go upstairs.
    Also if you want a drink and conversation there are tables to sit at as well as the bar to stand at. You can be yourself rather than the organisation making you what they want you to be; you're in control.

    All staff are very personable.
    The wines are varied to meet every taste. The food is excellent with plenty of variety. The quality and presentation is always excellent.
    Its size gives it that ‘close’ atmosphere without being cramped.
    Again, to re-emphasise: you won't find anything ‘similar’ to this place.
    Enjoy!

    • Overall: 10
    • Food & Drink: 10
    • Service: 10
    • Atmosphere: 10
    • Value: 10
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    1. Imran K.
      Reviews: 1

      Imran K. ( 40s, Male, United Kingdom )

      November 2008

      This is an excellent restaurant/bar and totally independent in its style. You can't class it with anything else as its out there on its own. I can see with my own eyes that there is so much repeat business, which speaks for itself. The service, particularly downstairs, is top quality. You have a choice of styles within the establishment. If you want a quiet… More

      • Overall: 10
      • Food & Drink: 10
      • Service: 10
      • Atmosphere: 10
      • Value: 10
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