Best French private dining rooms in London

Casual French dining focused around rotisserie chicken is the order of the day at Cocotte. Specially curated for sharing, this 40-person capacity space is a no-brainer for communal dining, be it corporate, social, or celebratory. Smaller group? Just get in touch to discuss semi-private hire. 

Reliable, welcoming and brilliantly located, Brasserie Blanc Southbank is built for private dining at any scale. From discreet dinners to blowout parties, the menus deliver French classics made with seasonal British ingredients, all served with warmth, charm and a distinctly feel-good brasserie buzz.

Boasting a 1,500+ bottle wine list, with 110 available by the glass, this restaurant at the heart of London proudly offers both classic and modern French dishes. The dining experience feels grand thanks to the high ceilings and tall windows, as well as the beautiful paintings that one can admire whilst eating. 

Although the majority of Cafe Francois's menu is French, the bustling all-day restaurant also serves dishes inspired by their international influences - chiefly Californian delis and bistros in Montreal. Upstairs, one can dine in a room beside an open kitchen, separated only by a glass wall that exposes the upcoming cafe classics. 

This chic Mayfair spot appeals to starry-eyed diners, matching more modern interpretations of French classics with glitzy, moody interiors. With large sharing plates and a simple, classic drinks menu that includes old world wines, lots of Champagne and cocktails, Mistress of Mayfair reflects a more glamorous side of Paris. 

This elegant wine bar and restaurant combines modern European food with a unique wine list that offers some of the most rare and exceptional wines available by bottle. With menus to suit every occasion, Clarette offers diners an exceptional culinary experience that's only enhanced with their striking, old-fashioned interior. 

This long-standing family-run restaurant is rustic, romantic and whimsical. By day it is lit through natural daylight, but come nightfall the restaurant is covered in candles that create a dreamy ambiance. With specials written on blackboards, Le Cafe du Marche makes the most out of seasonal ingredients with their changing menus made up of two or three decadent courses. 

If fancy French dining is what you’re after, L'Estaminet d'Aix is the whole package. Aside from immaculate French cooking tailored to the preferences of your event, you and your guests can celebrate surrounded by soaring Renaissance-style murals. Birthdays, corporate celebrations, anniversaries, all private dining events are welcome.

This pub de luxe pays homage to bistros in Paris and Lyon by serving classic French bistro dishes. Paired with a proudly French wine, the Galvin brothers' seasonal menu is much more accessible and affordable compared to Michelin-starred Galvin La Chapelle, but it settles confidently into comfort and quality. 

Riviera brings Cote d’Azur glamour to Mayfair with elegant private dining spaces, including a glorious summer terrace. The menu is packed with Provencal classics from beef fillet with Cafe de Paris butter, to whole roast sea bass, tarte tatin and creme brulee, all backed by a strong French-leaning wine list.

A stalwart of old-school French dining, Otto’s is pure, indulgent French dining at its very best. The intimate private room (for up to 30 guests) is made for over-the-top celebrations, with beautifully judged classic cooking, pristine wines and a touch of theatre courtesy of the famous pressed duck.

This slick, Parisian bistro in Mayfair offers charm and romance in spades. Whether you’re booking a semi-private booth or taking over the whole restaurant, the vibe is classy and relaxed, with sharing menus of modern French classics – think truffled leeks, grilled shrimp in Cognac butter, and signature Martinis.

Light-filled and effortlessly chic, Amelie is Pantechnicon’s Provencal-inspired crowd-pleaser. Its two-level layout works for everything from intimate dinners to lively canapé parties, with private lounge and main dining room both available to hire privately. Elevated French classics – onion soup, steak tartare, poulet roti – set the tone for stylish occasions.

With a retractable roof that allows you to bask in the sunny rays of summer, or the starry nights of winter, this French and Italian-inspired restaurant is considered one of the most romantic in London. A months-long waiting list should be proof enough that Clos Maggiore's set menus are to die for. 

Run by MasterChef: The Professionals finalist, Matthew Ryle, this restaurant draws inspiration from the grand brasseries of Paris, Lyon and Alsace to present diners with peerless French classics. Ryle is one of London's most exciting young chefs, and the Maison Francois pudding trolley is fast becoming the stuff of legend in London. 

French-style red leather seats, dark wood panelling, ornate cornicing, and a large bar in the middle of it all, Bellanger's impressive interior is only overshadowed by the glamorous menu that showcases dishes from the south of France. Serving both bistro favourites and seasonal specials, this restaurant is a must-visit for any French food fanatic. 

This Farringdon favourite pairs atmospheric private dining rooms with crowd-pleasing French comfort food. A menu of coq au vin, chicken liver parfait, lamb navarin and creme caramel delivers plenty of Gallic charm, whilst private dining spaces stretch from a cosy wine cellar to magnificent medieval crypt at St Etheldreda's in Hatton Garden.

Looking to keep it central? Enjoy traditional French dining at Richoux in Langham Place, complete with menus of authentic fare, and elegant Grand-Cafe style interiors. Take over the main dining room for a dinner for 50, or opt for the Richoux Bar for an informal occasion for up to 34.

This iconic Galvin brothers spot is well-known as one of London's finest and most luxurious French restaurants. Galvin La Chapelle prioritises seasonality across a menu full of traditional French dishes, equally matched by a wine list full of great old world vintages. The beautiful building makes a perfect place for something romantic, or a special birthday.

Decorated with seventeen Michelin stars worldwide, Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester is the be-all and end-all of French opulence in London. The private dining rooms are varied and uniquely beautiful - the Table Lumière is particularly impressive, with a large circular table obscured from the rest of the restaurant by a shimmering, luminesent LED curtain.