Boulestin in City of London, Westminster

Lo principal que tiene este restaurante es su ubicación y la decoración interior, que es agradable. Desafortunadamente, eso no fue igualado por el resto de la experiencia gastronómica. El restaurante estaba casi vacío cuando llegamos, así que me decepcionó la larga espera para nuestra comida. Pedí la lubina salvaje con puré. La lubina estaba llena de sabor, pero definitivamente era un poco pequeña por el precio. Sin embargo, el puré era demasiado desigual para mi gusto. También me decepcionaron los diversos cargos adicionales que, según se supo, no fueron transferidos al personal. En general no es el estándar que esperaba para un restaurante que es caro.

Not cheap but very good food. Service is always attentive and with a hint of scorn for the ignorant. Most amusing. House wine very drinkable. Cloakroom service good. Downstairs loos clean and well maintained. Recommended

Desde derramarse sobre la mesa cada vez que se vierte el vino hasta aferrarse a los platos cada vez que se trae o se saca algo de la mesa. 2 platos principales ordenados con 1 lado de puré de papas. No tenían ninguno de los platos principales, así que tuvimos que cambiar a otra cosa. La otra cosa tenía puré de papas y me trajeron un lado de espinacas. ¿Porque preguntas? no lo sé. Lo envié de vuelta.Desert tenía un trozo de papel de aluminio y cuando le dijimos al camarero que solo se rió, no se disculpó. Él pidió perdón cuando pagamos al final.El lado y el postre fueron tomados del menú nada más se ofreció.Tal vez debería haber sido más vocal, o tal vez debería haber leído las reseñas aquí antes de ir.De todos modos, mantente alejado. es terrible.Nos trajeron

The restaurant is beautiful but it was empty and the food was shocking !! Octopus starter was not far off of inedible, the KFC was insipid, the prawn and crab linguini had no crab in it and looked like it had been dropped onto the plate from a height - the rocket and pecorino salad had no pecorino, there was no chocolate semifreddo but we could have had strawberry or vanilla ice cream instead!?! The staff were attentive and apologetic about the missing ingredients after I pointed out that they were not in the dishes but this really didn't help ! Such a shame could be a winner !

My sisters and I had a pre-Christmas get together st Boulestin. We enjoyed our dinner but were horrified to have several sightings of a small mouse just by our table. When we raised this with the waiter he was totally unapologetic and more or less behaved as though it was a usual occurrence. At no point was there any suggestion that they would make some kind of gesture of compensation on our bill. The food was very tasty but we left feeling a little put out. They should sort this problem. I visited the ladies and decided that standards of cleanliness throughout the restaurant were poor and need to be improved. Service moderate.

Bastante decepcionante. Esta fue una reunión de desayuno para 7 personas, quizás éramos las únicas tapas en el restaurante. La fruta era deliciosa y de calidad excepcional. Sin embargo, los pasteles que siguieron estaban todos quemados y claramente habían sido olvidados en el horno. Las tostadas llegaron luego sin mermelada, los huevos Benedict habían sido cocinados con demasiado vinagre, la yema comenzaba a endurecerse y no tenía nada de especial. Luego se puso mermelada sobre la mesa 15 minutos después de que llegó la tostada. ¿Se sirvió agua en copas de vino? Cuando me fui, había dos personas desayunando a las 9. 00 a.m. No puedo ver qué mérito tiene este restaurante aparte del personal amable y el interior elegante.

Cuatro de nosotros comimos aquí a mediados de semana en noviembre. No había nada que no le gustara. Del personal amable y servicial (¡gracias, Joseph!). Desde el bonito interior hasta el interesante y variado menú de bistró, nos encantó todo. Mi boeuf bourguignon estaba delicioso, al igual que el pescado y las patatas fritas de mi esposo. No se demore, solo vaya allí, la comida es excelente.Como era una tarde fría, las mesas afuera en el pequeño patio estaban vacías, pero volveremos para probarlas en un clima más cálido.

We had an excellent Saturday evening dinner with an especially good choice of veggie dishes (not obvious in a french restaurant!). Amazing burrata and excellent mushroom risotto. Delicious lemon tart. We had a good Meursault and an excellent value red burgundy. Lovely personal service. Highly recommended - a really authentic and top quality restaurant at very reasonable prices for London.

I've heard good things about Boulestin, but I have to say I didn't experience them myself this evening. Servers are inattentive even when the restaurant isn't busy. The food is nothing to get excited about either.

St James is a nice area, but even considering this the restaurant is poor value for money. The seasoning on my chicken was odd and the service wasn't the most efficient. I was appalled by the extra charges e.g. 13.5% service charge (not to be confused with staff tips) and a £4 bread charge. Apparently you can ask for these charges to be removed, but it can be embarrassing to do so (particularly when out on a second date) so we ended up resentfully paying them. The far easier option is to choose somewhere nicer next time!

I can’t express how disappointed having visited recently, the place has some nice architectural elements to it but that is where it stops. The food, service and wine were abhorrent. We complained and a rude member of staff indicated they had recently been taken over by new owners. Well if that’s their standard of hospitality they perhaps need to move on.

wow , i read so many good review son this place, but it was not nice, the food was over salted and the cold,. we waited ages to be seated and then it was just plain bad. Save your money go down the road and get a nice lunch at a good brice

I used to enjoy visiting this restaurant, but it seems to have gone downhill rapidly over the past year. I heard that the restaurant has new ownership and it seems that they are taking shortcuts . Due to staff shortages we experienced delay after delay receiving our food, with really poor communication about what was causing the delays. When it eventually arrived the chicken was dry and bland - edible but certainly not worth the extortionate prices we paid! The portions sizes have also reduced dramatically since our last visit. We were still hungry when we left, so I ended up visiting a chippy on the way home! It's such a shame because this used to be a lovely place.

Visited here last Friday with my girlfriend for our anniversary. The experience was pleasant for the most part; friendly staff, above average food, okay ambiance. However, the evening was spoiled when my partner pointed out a nefarious looking gentlemen wearing a suit sat in the corner of the restaurant. He was sweating profusely, sporting a dumb grin and his eyes were darting around the restaurant with no head movement whatsoever. This, naturally made us both uncomfortable but the situation declined into total madness when, what I can only assume was his slightly overweight wife or daughter, came barging into the restaurant blind drunk wearing a full Bolton Wanderers tracksuit and aviator sunglasses claiming to be the second coming of Liam Gallagher and referring to himself over and over as ‘super agent’.

Never again. Definitely one to miss. Looked forward to it for such a long time but apparently new ownership and standards have slipped. I wouldn’t even recommend egg & chips from here.

There were 3 tables in full to serve, we waited 20 minutes just to be asked our drinks order, then we were offered menus which looked good, another 15 minutes to take our food order.

Entered the restaurant to a stomach churning musty smell. The decor looks like a cheap and tacky 1950's American diner. The tiled floor makes you nauseous if looked at. The chair I was seated at was flimsy, and felt it was either going to collapse or I was going to fall off my seat the entire time I was eating. The food was overly expensive for the quality. If you are looking for a classy eating out experience AVOID this restaurant at all costs, there are far better alternatives locally.

Went for an evening meal with 3 friends expecting quality food, first class service and a pleasant atmosphere unfortunately all three were absent. The service was slow and indifferent, the food no better than pub grub at St James prices and the atmosphere none existent. A poor experience at premium prices. Far better options nearby

Used to be a great place to eat but now it's hard to give it even a 1 star review. Won't go back again as food is terrible

Only gave one star because I had to!

Last night we had the most perfect party. The staff were kind, thoughtful and efficient. The court yard was a perfect setting for my daughters 21st birthday dinner. The table was beautifully laid and the food was delicious. My thanks to Boulestin for making Becky's birthday so special.

He leído críticas condenatorias recientes pero pensé que el almuerzo que tuvimos fue bueno. El servicio era amable y eficiente y la comida estaba bien, buena selección de vinos. Me gustó el comedor, dos de los cuales compartían una mesa redonda de gran tamaño con banquetas. Muy agradable par de horas. En el lado caro pero es la calle James

Hace un tiempo tuve un almuerzo memorable y decidí que sería el lugar perfecto para llevar a la familia a celebrar un cumpleaños.

Llevé a mi novia a almorzar por su cumpleaños. Nos sentamos y el entorno es realmente muy agradable. El servicio fue muy lento, sin embargo, nos llevó 30 minutos incluso pedir una bebida a pesar de que el lugar estaba desierto. Tuvimos que pedir agua y no nos ofrecieron pan, a pesar de que nos ofrecieron otras mesas a nuestro alrededor. Inicialmente no nos dieron el menú completo de bebidas y tuvimos que pedirlo. Este fue un sello distintivo del servicio en todo momento, tuvimos que pedir todo ya que no se ofreció nada. Incluso se tuvo que pedir sal y pimienta y, lamentablemente, se necesitaba porque la comida no estaba sazonada. Quería el plato de conejo, cuando pedimos que me dijeran que no estaba disponible. Esto debería habernos comunicado de inmediato. Al final, los dos fuimos por el linguini de langosta, recordaba los aros de espagueti enlatados de Heinz que mi madre solía darme cuando no podía molestarse en cocinar. El servicio fue muy lento y poco atento, nadie verificó si estábamos bien o si queríamos más bebidas. El servicio más rápido que tuvimos fue cuando pedimos la factura, ¡no pudieron sacarnos de allí lo suficientemente rápido! El proyecto de ley llegó a 113 - el 13. El cargo por servicio del 5 por ciento que se agregó acaba de agregar insulto a la lesión. Para ser justos con la camarera, me preguntó si quería quitarle el cargo por el servicio, pero dijo que tenía que pedir permiso a los gerentes y para este punto, solo quería irme. Tanto mi novia como yo estuvimos de acuerdo en que fue una de las peores experiencias de restaurante que hemos tenido. Es el tipo de experiencia que realmente me enoja, trabajo duro por mi dinero y gastar más de 100 libras de eso es realmente decepcionante. Evita como la plaga si quieres mi consejo. Lamentable.

Nach persönlicher Empfehlung und eigener Aufklärung im noblen Viertel von St.James’s waren die Erwartungen vielleicht zu hoch gesteckt.

St James is of course very civilised & this place is nicely decorated inside with a lovely terrace at the back. Warmly welcomed. Service was genial but very hit & miss. I expect a lot of attention for 13.5% service charge. Not sure we were being completely understood, with minor confusion over order. Luckily there for a long chat but things were slow. Waited10 minutes for sugar to go with a double espresso which did not seem to come from a machine. Wines start at £30 but my pal went upscale & bill was £250 for 3 people [3 courses]. Food was very average, No ice cream or sorbet, so had Asda standard lemon tart. Minute steak large but uninteresting. Regulars seem to put up with it but got no better service. Better experience & value in other brasseries nearby.

We had a great lunch. Attentive staff. (Especially Riby.) Unique and charming location. Seemed to be a bit of a well kept secret.

A party of 6 of us visited Boulestin on Friday 31 May and were very much looking forward to what would be our second visit. However, it was around 18 months since we last visited - what a difference ! And not in a good way ! We were disappointed with the quantity and quality of what was served and the service was slow even though there were several empty tables. Bearing in mind the cost, we will be seeking out one of the other excellent restaurants in the area next time we arrange a meal out...

I've visited this café/restaurant on a number of occasions. I can't vouch for the food but I can endorse the friendly welcome and the deliciously refreshing tea that is served. I chose Boulestin as a pre-Garden Party meeting point for my colleague and I before a visit to Buckingham Palace for a very memorable day. Boulestin is a 10-minute walk from Green Park Tube Station with the bustling St James' Street on the door step. However, walk through the door and you are in an oasis of peace and quiet. There is a small café area to the front which opens out into the much larger restaurant area at the rear. Our pot of very refreshing breakfast tea was served piping hot in pristine crockery by our very welcoming, attentive and friendly waitress. It set us up for what was to be a very memorable day at Buckingham Palace as guests of HM The Queen at one of her 3 annual Garden Parties. Highly recommended.

Lovely meal in a delightful courtyard setting with excellent service from, Agata, our waitress. A real gem in the heart of London. Distinctive and understated.

Me han dicho que este lugar está lleno para el desayuno y el almuerzo, pero fuimos a cenar y estaba tranquilo y me dijeron que era lo habitual. Una pena, ya que es excelente. Hay un patio exterior escondido donde se puede cenar. Hay calentadores en el exterior y, por supuesto, atrae a los temidos fumadores, así que cene allí si no le importa que el humo se desplace sobre usted o verifique la dirección del viento.

Locale informale ma al tempo stesso elegante, personale molto cordiale. Filet mignon davvero rimarchevole.

We were taken to Boulestin today by a family member who had been there twice before (midweek) and had a great time... until today (Sunday). We had a table booked for 1pm but were told when we arrived in good time that it was 1:15 but we were seated anyway because the place was about 50% full. However, 45 minutes later we were still waiting for our food, even though the order was given within 10 minutes of sitting. Around 55 minutes later, the food finally arrived. Even though Sunday roast and lunch menu were on the website, only brunch was actually available. We settled for eggs benedict and eggs Florentine - both good. Fish and chips - ok but small portion. Full English - overpriced and the poached egg was more like a hard boiled one. The blueberry pancakes were stodgy, covered in what looked like blueberry jam rather than blueberries and no sauces were given to accompany them. Dry and unappetising. We waited 30 minutes for a glass of champagne to be served. Eventually we were asked about desserts... we had a passionfruit crème brulee… ok. Banana parfait... ok. Butterscotch sundae - the desserts were 30 minutes in arriving but had to wait a further 10 minutes for the butterscotch sundaes... and when they arrived it turned out to be a scoop of vanilla ice-cream, a scoop of chocolate ice-cream and a squirt of caramel sauce sparingly put over the top with three pieces of popcorn. Not a hint of butterscotch anywhere and to take 40 minutes to prepare that was ridiculous, especially as the restaurant had emptied out to just two other tables! Whilst the sundaes were being eaten, someone came along and started clearing the rest of the crockery away- hardly conducive to a relaxed lunch. We were there for around 2.5 hours, to eat two courses - and not because we are slow eaters!! If this place cannot staff itself for weekends, why open? Why advertise a menu on the website that won't be available when you get there? Why advertise a Butterscotch Sundae and give chocolate ice cream?? The bill was large for six people and, if the manager had been on site, we would have given a pretty large complaint. As it is, the person who took us was very disappointed in the visit, and it won't be visited again. My advice - avoid weekends!

Busy for breakfast and lunch, if you want a restaurant with excellent food, service plus a romantic ambiance where you can actually have a conversation, Boulestin is THE place. Annette, the manager, and waiters Joseph and Fernando are attentive and expert. Don’t be fooled that it’s not crowded at dinner. It’s just undiscovered. Just three short blocks off Piccadilly, Boulestin can take its place among the best of London. The food is French and it’s delicious. The prix fixe is a bargain at less than $35 for three courses of fine dining. Go there now before it gets so popular you can’t get in!!!

It was my last day working around the glorious St. James's street, so thought to treat myself to a lovely Friday English Breakfast.

This is one of the best backyards that you can find in London. Hidden patio in the back of the restaurant is just unbelievable. The food and the service are exceptional.

Precioso local y servicio encantador. Muy pocos comensales el viernes por la noche, así que muy poco ambiente. Bellamente cocinado pato y filete, cordero recocido, excelente vino Viognier. Mi nieta tiene una alergia grave a las nueces y lo hizo muy claro al encantador camarero, ¡pero el plato de inicio llegó con 10 cobnuts claros para ver! ¡Increíble! Una experiencia generalmente agradable, sin embargo, a pesar de la carga y 13. 5 por ciento de servicio.

Good: main course, service, decor/ atmosphere Bad: loud people enjoying Xmas party meal deal Dessert was frozen and tasted worse than an Asda ready meal.

We have recently fallen in love with this restaurant - for its tasteful interior, delicious food and professional service. Excellent for brunch. The pancakes and French toast are amongst the best I have tasted. Will be trying it for dinner next week.

Went to the Boulestin on a week night in November. When we arrived it was very quiet with few tables occupied. However, as the time went on, more groups arrived. The food was very general good but there were a couple of dished with the main course that had been over cooked especially the cabbage dish that we ordered as a side.

Not impressed. Slovenly attired front of house. Fraying carpet downstairs. Head waiter with his hands in his pockets. Waitress with literally no English at all. Very noisy and poor atmosphere. Unsatisfactory sommelier. All of these things letting down quite good food. I do not recommend this place to anyone.

A very nice place. In a beautiful setting, excellent French-inspired food is served. Discreet and friendly service. Recommended.

Boulestin is not just excellent for its food. It's ambience and service that make it absolutely unique in London's crowded restaurant arena. Joao Oliveira and Agata deserve 5***** for customer service and politeness.

Mi esposa y yo llegamos un poco tarde para el desayuno, pero el cordial anfitrión nos atendió amablemente. Disfruté de una exquisita tortilla en estilo crepé hecha con huevos frescos de Cotswodls, jamón y champiñones, sazonados. Mi esposa disfrutó del poché y avicado en centeno de diough agridulce con salmón escocés excelentemente ahumado. El ambiente del interior es precioso estilo bistró / impresionista francés curca 1890 y el servicio es cálido y atento. Así que volveremos a cenar esta semana.

We were a group of friends, staying in Pall Mall so wanted a restaurant within walking distance & Boulestin fit the bill. The staff were welcoming & very pleasant, it was early so quite empty for a Saturday night but it soon filled up. I cannot say enough about my main course...the lamb cutlets were the best I’ve had, cooked pink just the way I like them. My friends had just as successful main courses...hake & confit of duck.

We were surprised to be one of only a few groups dining given how excellent we felt the food, service and atmosphere were. We dined there for a late breakfast around 11am and both had coffee along with some more traditional British dishes including their own take on Steak tartare and Eggs Royale. The food came quickly and did not disappoint. The restaurant is very charming in a modern-french style way and while not cheap, we found the cost to be quite reasonable for everything we ordered.

Charming French restaurant near St James park & Pall Mall. The menu was varied enough to give me food envy while trying to choose our courses. We had the scallops which were delicious, I had the fillet steak cooked to perfection at my choice of rare & my other half the veal porterhouse which he enjoyed. The sides were big enough to share. The staff were friendly & professional & at no time did we feel rushed. Overall we had a really lovely meal & evening here would recommend it.

Excelente servicio, amable y ágil para un grupo de 25 personas.

We went there to celebrate our anniversary. It seems it’s not a good idea to go there on a Saturday evening as the restaurant was very quiet. On another hand, we nearly had the restaurant for ourselves! Staff was very attentive (not surprising as we were nearly the only guests there). What we chose was very good (the crab salad and the sirloin steak were fantastic) and well presented but portions tend to be a little bit small for the price tag. London is full of better options at this price level.

We took a took a valued client for dinner at the Boulestin Restaurant and were very happy with the evening. The food and the friendly service were great and the atmosphere in the splendid courtyard was just wonderful. Our client and his wife very much enjoyed the occasion and said they planned to go again, independently, to the Boulestin. First Class!

Enjoyed a beautiful lunch here with friends, the courtyard was not available which was a pity as it was such a nice day. we had walked for along time and decided to try, from the outside didn't look much so we were pleasantly surprised at the inside service and décor.

After a visit to Clarence House we wanted tea and found Boulestin. It was not obvious from the menu outside that you could go in just for tea/coffee but there is an area at the front of the restaurant for this.

Nice French bistro with a courtyard where you can sit outside, unfortunately full sun exposure at lunch so it was really hot. Good large menu with the regular bistro staples, had the classic steak tartare with French fries. No greens with the tartare, decent freezer fries. Good lobster salad. Good and simple wine list by the glass. Quality service.

The food was superb. Special mention for the octopus, so good. The service was excellent. The ambience was perfect, pleasant music, not too loud. The prices were high and 13.5% was added for service which made it very expensive especially for lunch. The decor is lovely. Unfortunately a group of diners were there in their cycling gear after cycling 100 miles. Not appropriate for a restaurant of this standard especially without having had a shower.

If you are not just after food and drink (which you will find excellent at Boulestin) but also looking for a very pleasant place to spend two hours chatting and being served with the greatest politeness do not hesitate to book a table.

Mi amigo y yo disfrutamos de un menú de chef en un soleado domingo, tardes de calor. Nuestra mesa estaba fuera en la parte trasera en una plaza pequeña aislada a la sombra de un parasol de estilo victoriano. No estaba lleno. Elegimos la opción dos platos por £19. 50 (3 campos es de £22. 50 que creo que incluye una copa de Prosecco cuando reservamos mediante una mesa en la que estábamos tristemente desconocen a la vez). De todos modos, tuvimos un buen vaso de sauvignon blanc por 7 libras cada uno. Disfruté de la arenques en escabeche para empezar con eneldo y la mejor degustación de patatas seguido de la caballa, caponata. Igualmente delicioso. Pedimos patatas fritas y judías verdes en la parte superior (5 libras cada uno) más que el hecho de que intentaron cubrir cuando 4 libras no tenía ni pan, manteca, incluso ha ofrecido aparte de sal y pimienta y agua del grifo, no quitar las 4 libras de la factura y tuvimos una comida encantadora. Volveré aquí y lo recomendaría para comer el domingo. La semana podría ser ocupado por un ambiente diferente pero Boulestin es un encantador restaurante francés en la calle de James cerca de Green Park - (no tan verde en el momento debido a una ola de calor). La zona de estar al aire libre aislada en la parte trasera es una rareza para el centro de Londres. Es lo primero es lo primero durante la semana para comer fuera, pero al aire libre bien para solicitar una mesa fuera antes de tiempo los fines de semana cuando no están tan ocupados, que obligará a si pueden.

Una vez Boulestin era un lugar legendario londres comiendo. Para edades desapareció y reapareció en el lugar hace un par de años. Ubicación la calle james está bien y hay un pequeño jardín en un histórico patio de la parte de atrás.

En una visita a mediados de semana, fue en el mejor medio lleno, lo que puede sugerir que está haciendo algo malo. No por lo que puedo decir. La única decepción fue que el patio no estaba disponible debido a un evento privado, ya que es este que hacen que el lugar un verdadero hallazgo, ya agradable, accesible fuera de espacio en el centro de Londres es raro. Sin embargo, comer dentro no fue problema. Decoración elegante, buen servicio, alimentos bien ejecutado llegaron a un precio que no está mal para tratarse de esta parte de la ciudad. El ambiente sufre de una falta de "buzz", pero hubiera preferido que se esta saliendo de mi mesa Hovering Soccer después de un par de horas, como con otros, restaurantes más transitadas. Trae tu propia compañía y estarás bien atendido.

Went for Fathers' Day treat and ate outdoors. It was magical to be in central London in a calm, pretty, quiet, sheltered courtyard with attentive but not intrusive service and proper table linens. We stuck to the Menu du Chef and all chose endive walnut and pear salad, onglet frites with bearnaise sauce, and desserts of creme brulee, caramel ice cream and special doughnuts. None of us left a morsel because it was all so good. It was very good value for the food, surroundings, and service. The a la carte was a lot more expensive, but looked very tempting.

C'est une très jolie bonbonnière, dans une jolie rue non loin de Trafalgar et Piccadilly.

Impecable restaurante francés detrás de proveedores de caballeros kingsman. Tenía el menú chefs si el día que fue una estupenda relación calidad-precio y muy sabroso. Fui para el abadejo con espinacas y huevos escalfados y mi marido tenía la Mejillones tailandesa. Un montón de comida, excelente vino y un entorno fabuloso. Fue una noche cálida, así que nos sentamos en el patio. Tuvimos una agradable velada, gracias. Y oh mi. . Esas rosquillas. . . .

Good team but manager is not pro oliviera is liar hi knows everything if is news manager this restaurant better

Bonito restaurante francés en la calle James Street con un diseño agradable, de estilo bistró y un menú típico francés. Ahora, en el último, la ejecución es menos atractiva que las expectativas, con confit de pato un poco en el lado seco y muy curiosamente preparados y octopus sirve. Todo, decente y buena, pero nada especial.

Monday for a late lunch in March. Place was nearly empty, so little ambience but lots of service. Everything was expensive. We were "upsold" extras which turned out to be unnecessary. There was a £2 pp cover charge. WHY? And then 13.5% service added (even on to the cover charge). There's cheek. But the food was delicious.

Paramos en un día frío blustery después el menú fuera. El lugar está muy bien decorado y los camareros eran muy atento. Los bocadillos que aparecen en el menú fuera no estaban disponibles, así que nuestra elección era $25 entradas que conduce a algunas decepciones. Pedimos unos mejillones que eran sabrosos. El lugar estaba lleno de gente de negocios en las suites. Como turistas, nos quedamos bajo vestidos.

We stopped for a light lunch, the place was empty except for one other table, most probably because this establishment wanted to take a cover charge and then a service charge!! We would not be visiting again, though the food was ok.

Excellent restaurant; ideal for a pot of Earl Grey on a quiet Friday afternoon. Waiting staff were friendly and attentive. Good value for money.

A fantastic restaurant offering a fantastic menu selection and wines list. The service was impeccable (although relatively quiet). Would recommend for couples or groups looking for something refined.

Excellent menu of classic French dishes, with some interesting variations (e.g. Cod Nasi Goreng), and a splendid winelist with (as one would expect) a knowledgeable sommelier. Efficient service.

In crowded central London restaurants are full, prices sky high - and the food and service so often truly disappointing. What a great treat to discover Boulestin, with its appealing menu beautifully executed and beautifully served in an elegant room. Thank you for a lovely evening last night. The prices may be high but the quality was real.

Aan de St James's Street ligt hetrestaurant Boulestin. Het heeft een frans karakter. De inrichting doet aan een Parijse bistrot denken. De menukaart is goed ,evenals de wijnkaart. De prijzen zijn redelijk. De bediening is zeer vriendelijk.

Monday lunch and only two tables used, very quite for a restaurant that could hold 80 covers?.

We visited Boulestin on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. The dining room is quite large probably 60 - 70 covers, and very nicely decorated. As we were shown to our table I realised we were the only people there apart from one other guest who finished his coffee and left as we arrived. Now, this may well be how things are in St James on a Saturday afternoon - but we felt rather odd, the ambiance was more akin to vespers than lunch in a restaurant - and unfortunately, that lack of atmosphere did put a bit of a damper on our visit. Even by the time we left, there were only 3 other couples dining.

lunch with an old friend who was paying. Like the rest of StJames's- classy, elegant with superb food. Would recommend for a to be who wants the best

It’s never ideal having a Business Lunch in an evening favourite so this was an interesting test. Boulestin passed with flying colours. The service was faultless so that just as we were thinking of something , someone had anticipated our needs. Some trick that is. The food: the best Tuna Carpaccio I have ever had and it is one of my favourite dishes anyway!! Sublime. Delicious Pheasant dish as a main course which was succulent and ,,, just perfect.

Annette nuestra camarera era muy profesional, con huevos de codorniz Jamon Iberico persilée era muy sabroso, seguido por el bacalao asado, mi anfitrión tenía el confit de pato, habiendo comido aquí algunas veces nunca me ha decepcionado. No estoy seguro por qué el café en el desayuno después de tamaño taza complementaria, en lugar extraño.

He estado en este restaurante varias veces y siempre me he encontrado el personal muy atento pero discreto. La comida es muy buena y el ambiente encantador.

Perfect view from inside of interior bricked courtyard or st james street

Strange description but I will explainFrench style restaurant at the corner of St James and Pall Mall. Doesn't look very inspiring from the outside but opens up into a spacious light and airy restaurant , bigger than you expect from the outsideBut the amazing thing about this restaurant is the courtyard outside space A friend and I had booked for dinner at 7pm on a Tuesday evening and being a nice evening asked for a table in the courtyard.Restaurant was very quiet when we arrived and we were the only ones outsideTwo glasses of well chilled champagne arrived great value at £13 a glassThe manager came to talk to us and to let us know that they had a party booked at 9.30 and there could be a lot of smoking. We said that wouldn't be a problem as we expected to have left by then. More of that later!The menu at first glance seemed a bit fussy for want of a better description Stuffed ballotine breast of chicken with panco crusted thigh and tagine leg with aubergine and saffron purée and preserved lemons. All seemed a bit confusedWe both ordered Dover sole, Meunier with green beans and fries, one of the more simple dishes on the menuA small but very nice bread basket arrived, warm and crustyThe sole when it arrived was superb, off the bone and with just the right amount of capers and brown butterThis was followed by a Sauternes custard with agen prunes for me and creme brûlée for my friend. On ordering I was asked if I wanted 2 or 3 prunes, strange question which made by think they must be huge, agen usually are of a reasonable size When they arrived there were 2 and a half of the smallest prunes I think I have ever seen, not soft and squishy but small and toughThat said the Sauternes custard was to die for. The best alcoholic custard I have ever eaten.But now to what completely spoilt the evening for me.Half way through eating our main course we noticed a man in the courtyard swinging what appeared to be a pot of coals. Didn't take too much notice to start with but this was to heat a shisha pipe. (Pipes as it turned out)At this time is was barely 8pm but two tables of 4 women had arrived and after ordering drinks started on the pipesClouds of smoke followed, very invasive and strong smelling.Yes we could have asked to move inside at this point, halfway through eating our fish, but having been told this party would arrive much later why should we have toWhilst there is no law that prevents smoking outside this was ridiculous and like sitting in fog and when we did leave, earlier than planned, my hair and clothes smelt of smokeIf this party had booked for later and arrived early then management could at least have asked them to refrain until other diners had finished eatingBut no, a complaint to the manager resulted in a Gallic shrug and an explanation that they only allow this for one month during the summerEnough saidA lovely restaurant some great food but an evening completely spoilt by a lack of consideration

They had a private party booked outside on the night we were coming. Inside there was only our table prepared. No preparation whatsoever on the rest of the tables. I had to sit next to a door where the stuff was busy passing by with more chairs and tables for the party outside. What an unpleasant situation. The worst was still to come with the COLD food (lamb for me). I felt so sorry for my friends because I did recommend this place.

I visited on a Tuesday evening and arrived around 7pm to have dinner with a friend. The restaurant was initially empty and I asked If we could sit in the garden area. We were seated there and a friendly waitress offered us menu's. The manager meanwhile came over to say a private party would be arriving from around 9pm and they would be smoking and whether we would mind. We said there was no problem as were likely to be gone by that time. We chose from the menu - a rather confusing affair of food choices which had odd combinations - steak with jalapeno's - weird and despite a choice - it was very strange the descriptions of each item. We both had the Dover sole which was lovely. Suddenly we noticed a man on the side of the courtyard shaking an incense device - which we realised was a shisha set of coals. Then a table of 4 women sitting behind us were having this shisha in a french restaurant????? the time was only 8pm and certainly did not accord with the private party we had been originally told about. The smell of the shisha became overwhelming sitting so close to it. We had ordered desert and were desperate to get out. We left with our clothes smelling of this stuff and totally disgusted with a French restaurant feeling the need to offer what is readily available down the Edgware Road. We should not have been forcibly subjected to this environment - there was no way we had any choice. In fact it is the sign of desperation of a restaurant which we were very disappointed by. We expressed our dissatisfaction to the manager who seemed ambivalent - which says it all - not one we would ever go again to.

Great place for a business breakfast as service is very good and you find some privacy - good teas and breakfast dishes - nice interior and good location

I only stopped for a brief breakfast but the experience was really good. I was welcomed by all of the staff and had a very pleasant 30 minutes before I had to leave for my meeting. It's not cheap, but it's great value for money. Next time I'm around I'll definitely be going back.

A number of us went for a business dinner one evening. It's first come first served but if it's a nice evening do ask for a table in the little square at the back. The menu was great and the service good - as you would expect. This looks like one of many restaurants in central London - and the food is as good as many. The secret are the outside tables.... not easy to find in this part of London

I won't lie, I'm French and I love good food. This restaurant has been chosen by myself because of the courtyard. But I knew this could be a bit tricky to get a table outside because of the tiny space. Hence, when we arrived, it was really sunny, and the courtyard was of course full. But we were reassured by the manager that the team will make sure we get the next availability for 3 people. And we were patient, therefore, 10 minutes later we got the table. And the terrace is not on the street, it is located behind and really calm and quiet. Regarding the food, it was delicious. I took quinoa salad, and this was really nice. For my dessert, because I am a sweet tooth, I got pancakes with caramelized bananas with maple syrup. The team is really nice and they're really helpful. So for me, it's a YES! And to answer to some other experiences, I am really nice to the team because THEY are those who can help you have the table you want. Where's British phlegm gone? Anyway, I recommend this place. There are millions of others, but this one is where I currently find anything I need! For the record, I don't drink wine so much, but sweet wine - French one maybe :) - is my favourite.

We went for a late lunch yesterday and we had to wait for a table in their courtyard, which was completely understandable and done in 15 minutes. We had time to enjoy a couple of drinks at the bar, and we were told a little bit of the history of the restaurant.Most of us had starters, even for main courses, and we were amazed by it! Great food, accommodating and knowledgeable staff... And a beautiful courtyard! They are installing a kind of couverture outside which will help in sunny days!A gem in the hustle of St James and Piccadilly.5 stars!

Booked this restaurant the first week of May spoke to a very nice gentleman, I explained that I was booking this restaurant to celebrate my husband 's birthday and that we wanted a table outside he assured me that he would reserve a table in their courtyard . I booked a table for 4 . Yesterday having had no call to confirm my booking (as most place do) I rang only to be told by a young lady who sounded as if she had just landed that job that day, that no she had no booking for me after a bit of research she then came back to me to tell me that yes she found me under a booking for 6 ppl and no they do not guarantee a table outside told her her colleague did assure me of an outdoor table when I booked she then said under these particular circumstances we will promise you a table outside Great .Got there today we were greeted by this young girl who did not seem to know what day of the week it was . Nope there are no table outside for us the manager then arrives please EMPLOY HIM IF YOU WANT TO CLOSE YOUR RESTAURANT !! I have never encountered such a ridiculously inept person . Instead of calming the situation he made sure we left . If I was the owner of this restaurant I would definitely want to know this . The restaurant inside was EMPTY NO ATMOSPHERE just a few tables outside helped by the glorious weather . Obviously we did not try the food so cannot comment on that . But honestly STAY AWAY these guys do not know what they are doing and if the kitchen is run the same way as their front of house I despair . I am giving it 1 star which I could give it zero . No restaurant can afford to be run by this kind of manager ......

we went on a special offer, inthe evening when it was pretty quiet. Staff were feidnyl and attentive. the food genrally was pretty good, but the octopus was abit of a thick and tough piece. the duck confit was very good.

If there's one thing that annoys me more than anything else in the restaurant business it is being presented with a wine list describing a specific wine from a specific vintage but being served a different and inevitably inferior vintage. Which is exactly what happened at Boulestin - they tried to substitute a Pomerol from 2010 (one of the best vintages of last 25 years) with a 2011 (one of the worst). In fairness, the restaurant pointed out that it was a different vintage (but still wanted to serve it), but having been challenged to reduce the price for a much less good wine, they went away to deliberate and by the time they returned to offer a derisory reduction, we had finished our main course and so no longer required the wine. It's just not good enough for an expensive restaurant to follow such sharp practices and this episode overshadowed what was probably a half decent meal. Sadly, based on this experience must say AVOID.

We caught them on a very quiet night but the meal was excellent and service first class. The menu has plenty to choose from and the 500 ml bottles of wine are good value.

We just made our first visit to Boulestin today, and we were very pleased. The facilities are very nice, the service was excellent and the food was great. We will visit them again and would certainly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting this part of London.

Visited today with my best mate. Restaurant was recommended and i was very impressed with the decor and friendly reception. Hoped, as very sunny, to eat in the court yard but told it was 'too cold' which was disappointing as this was why I booked. Food was very good, varied wine choice. Service good but slow to get the bill, again a shame as not very busy. Price wise it's a tiny bit expensive (3 glasses of wine, two mains, two coffees and pot of tea for 2 and bottle of still water came to just over £100. Well it is St James!

Muito bom! Excelente serviço e empregados muito simpáticos! Recomendo as bebidas sugeridas pelo empregado do bar.

We had our date night at Boulestin.As soon as we entered the restaurant we were greeted by such lovely staff he took us through the menu as we had a voucher through travel zoo. The food was excellent we had the chateaubriand deal with Prosecco. The chateaubriand was cooked fresh and tender it actually was the best I have had.We went Friday evening it was quiet and intimate with a very nice atmosphere.I would definitely return.

A first rate three course lunch as only the french can do. Attentive service, delicious food (I can highly recommend the duck confit) and immaculate surroundings. Look forward to the next visit.

I eat at Boulsetin on occasion while in London on business. While the seating area is especially nice, I tend to find myself at the bar counter. Service has always been good and the food delicious. Best part is the wide variety of interesting food to enjoy.

A business meeting in St James's Street resulted in a quick visit for afternoon tea at Boulestin, a quiet oasis in a sea of traffic and noise, well away from the bustle of Piccadilly. Just a 5-minute walk from Green Park Tube Station, we spent a very pleasant hour with a pot of hot, refreshing tea, soft drinks and a lively chat. Whilst we were not staying for dinner, the ambiance, decor and very friendly staff have all ensured that we will return to eat at some early future date. A very pleasant and rejuvenating stop over. Tourists welcome!

Definitely give this place a try.It was heart breaking to see this place so empty on a Saturday night, when it's such a fab restaurant. We got an offer for this place on a fixed price menu via Travel zoo including one glass of Prosecco.Obviously some of the service quality elements were possibly due to the quietness of the restaurant, but we just had to comment that it was faultless because it was! Staff were attentive without being over-bearing, both staff and restaurant were presented impeccably without being snooty and pretentious.Food was perfectly cooked and imaginative, I had the soft boiled egg in jelly which was the quirkiest thing I have seen in a long time. Tasty fine dining without any of the 'weird stuff' you can get nowadays (who needs tonka beans and squid ink???).Sadly it's not cheap, we had a freebie Prosecco as part of our deal, but we bought a bottle of wine and had Port and a few extras so we had an additional bill of over £100! Worth it though. We had a great time and promised we'd do a good review as we feel more people should go, as they are clearly missing out.

Had a meal on Saturday for lunch. The restaurant was not busy.Staff were lovely, especially our waitress, a sweet Italian girl.We used a voucher which included a glass of prosecco and a 3 course meal for £30 per person. I call that a good deal!Food was lovely and beautifully presented. Portion sizes were fair for an elegant restaurant such as this.Nice bread completed the 3 courses, all of which were lovely.Recommended.

Only stopped by here on a rainy night having eaten elsewhere to ask if we could have a drink. We were given such a warm welcome and excellent service that we definitely feel encouraged to visit again to dine when next in town.