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Nº 583 in 1366 in Kensington and Chelsea

Nº 31 of 52 French in Kensington and Chelsea

CUSTOMERS TALK ABOUT DISHES WITH..saladoldlobstersteakcookedduckcheesefishonionsoupcoffeemusteggsparischickensalmon

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Solía comer regularmente en la Brasserie y disfrutamos de la sensación del viejo mundo, café francés.

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KrugerC . 2017-06-13

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Surprised to hear that this great neighborhood restaurant in London went out of business after several decades of great food and atmosphere.

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J B . 2017-06-07

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Ah, cuánto te echamos de menos. Siempre uno de nuestros favoritos nos sentimos nostálgicos por todas las veces que tuvimos juntos, incluso en los primeros días cuando yo era un niño pequeño sentado en bicicleta o que nos dijeron maurice por Majid comportarse yo.

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ADHADH . 2017-04-27

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Nos quedamos boquiabiertos al oír que nuestro restaurante favorito de londres ha cerrado. Mi marido y yo hemos estado disfrutando de la comida y el ambiente aquí ya nos conocimos hace 40 años! ! Es tanto una parte de nuestras vidas y ha sido excelente a lo largo de los años. Es terrible como La Brasserie se convirtieron una estadía prolongada en casa. De hecho la gerencia y todo el personal siempre fue muy cálida y muy profesional. Conocimos el CEO Cooke Suzi hace un par de años y ella agregó un algo especial. Nos sentimos muy tristes.

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libby a . 2017-04-24

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Estoy r' como me Scott conocido por el personal encantador, fuimos a esta institución por 30 años si ce establecer mi negocio localmente en 1987. Nunca me imaginé por un minuto que Le Brasserie no estaría aquí para siempre. Yo le echo una terrible y nada le llene el agujero enorme cañón que deja. Tristemente y de repente se une a '19' y GEALS ambas instituciones no más con nosotros. Tan triste :(

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Andrew5489 . 2017-03-27

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Unfortunately when we got there to celebrate Mother's Day the restaurant was closed with a notice saying closed until further notice

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HarrietB . 2017-03-26

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Yo estaba tan triste que recibes un correo electrónico diciendo que por fin había cerrado sus puertas después de 40 años de negocios. Asegurando pasamos un tiempo divertido aquí y nos encantó a todos como una familia y hemos venido aquí durante años.

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dianajc . 2017-03-22

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Ristorante molto francese con personale gentile e sorridente. Preso un foie gra non male e una bistecca ai ferri cotta come avevo chiesto (quasi nulla). Forse un po' poco per capire se il ristorante merita davvero ma a me è comunque piaciuto

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angelomacchia . 2017-03-21

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There is such an old world feel to this charming brasserie. The breakfast was different and not the usual generic stuff you get. Really enjoyed our breakfast.

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AmritaJ . 2017-03-19

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Very disappointing. Been a few times but this time is probably the last! Can see now after driving past the restaurant last night that it is closed until further notice

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OpenTable Diner . 2017-03-19

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Una gran lugar tiene asientos cómodos y un ambiente agradable.

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Z3209AAbrunos . 2017-03-12

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Our breakfast was bad! My husband ordered the stuffed banana french toast. What he was served was two halves of burnt, and very tough to chew french toast. One half of the toast had one small slice of mushy spoiled banana (so he ended up not eating that part of the french toast to avoid getting sick) and another half of the french toast had no banana! My eggs benedict was such a small portion- half an english muffin and 2 small eggs. One egg was cooked and the other was runny (as should an eggs benedict be). However, I'd like to point out the prices are "proper london prices" which is unacceptable for such shoddy food. With two coffees, our bill was just over £30...a complete and total waste of money! The waitstaff had no clue about the food they were serving-we were shocked when our food arrived because it looked like nothing we thought we ordered. So we asked the staff if it was the correct order, and they didn't know. So they took our food back to the kitchen, and brought us the same food again. Then another staff member came to our table, looked at the food, asked to take our food back to the kitchen and ended up bringing the same thing back again to us! Amusing to say the least. Avoid Avoid Avoid this restaurant.

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Samk . 2017-03-11

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Last week my friends and I just pop in for supper. We where amazed by the staff friendly welcome,quality food and also by the house Merlot. Affordable with a typical French Brasserie ambience and no booking hassle.

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rony832 . 2017-03-10

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Ottima brasserie. Aria gioviale e buon servizio. Abbiamo mangiato tantissimo. La zuppa di cipolle era deliziosa.Per quello che riguarda il pesce non é male ma personalmente preferisco la carne. É stata una cena quasi perfetta. Peccato ci abbiano fatto pagare il pane.Noi italiani siamo speciali per questo. Mai pagato il pane in Italia...ma forse Londra é tutt'altra storia. Prezzi medio alti.

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very77 . 2017-03-08

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La Brasserie has been going for years and it is always a pleasure going there. A relaxed, comfortable place where you are always made to feel welcome, even if it's just a quick coffee.

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Carina . 2017-03-07

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The is the perfect restaurant to meet friends at for lunch or supper. Its quite informal, but the service is good, and there always seems to be a buzz to the place. The food was as good as ever and I very much enjoyed the whole evening.

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Caro4904 . 2017-02-27

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Been here twice and tried their rib eye steak, fries, green salad and burger. They all were average to below average yet you pay premium. Nothing on the menu is less than about $10 except sides and soft drinks which is for $5! Would go to this restaurant if it were in the side country but if I were in a city like London which he so many better options.

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Hussam B . 2017-02-26

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The food is half decent but the deplorable service, hygiene and unfriendly staff kills the entire experience. Customer service is not a concept this restaurant has ever been familiar with and the manager is an idiot. And let me not get started about the cleanliness...I was sitting and a rat trap from underneath their booth got stuck to my shoe!!! A rat trap! They didn't even apologize or flitch!! They attempt to hide behind their French language but "News Alert" it's the U.K. and English is the language. I use to go here 1x a week at a minimum but I won't ever go here again. There are several fantastic French restaurants in the city where service, hygiene and basic human decency aren't an issue.

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jamil07 . 2017-02-19

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Once again, as good as we have come to expect. Service friendly without being too intrusive, beet whisky sour for metres around, and oh! that omelette paysanne!

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ajw4 . 2017-02-18

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an old fave of mine, have been going there for 30 years

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Putneyhill . 2017-02-08

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We love La Brasserie at any time of day or night. It has a very french feel and is very well run. The staff look so smart which is so important. The food is of great quality and well presented. The Pinot was really good too. It's a little old fashioned but only in a good way. My only wish would be that they would play French cafe music. The night we were there it was 90's disco which is fun but did nothing for the atmosphere. They have a great business and should be proud. Hopefully we will visit many more times when in London.

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OpenTable Diner . 2017-02-06

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A nice brunch although the staff were a bit unwelcoming & snooty

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OpenTable Diner . 2017-02-04

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I met a friend for lunch at La Brasserie, I had not been before but my friend recommended it, I'm glad he did because it was excellent, the food was superb, plus the atmosphere is very French, like a restaurant from the left bank of Paris landed in london. The staff were very welcoming, some of the staff have been there for many years. I highly recommend the restaurant for lunch or dinner, I'll certainly go back.

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Berty14 . 2017-02-01

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I've always enjoyed La Brasserie and my latest experience didn't disappoint. As a vegetarian, the choices on your set menu were seriously delicious and your champagne added sparkle to it all

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Anne1212 . 2017-01-30

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Proper french restaurant, proper french staff, basic french food. I can't remember the last time a waitress asked if she could take my coat. It's London peices but it's central London. The food was plain and beyond reproach. The staff were smart and very well trained.

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Gill C . 2017-01-30

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A place have been for years. Always happy with the food and service.

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yiyo . 2017-01-28

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Great decor, good food except for the fact that we ordered what we thought to be whole lobsters, as per the menu but when they arrived, had no claws. That's my most favourite part. When I mentioned this to the waiter he said. "Oh yes we always cut them off ". Might have something to do with lobster linguini also being on the menu. The choice of music is not befitting of a French bistro more for a hip hop or rap type joint. Despite this our waiter was very friendly and tended for our every need.

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OpenTable Diner . 2017-01-22

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The ambience was charming but the food was mediocre and overpriced. If money is no object and unlike me you can ignore the fact that you are charged extra for bread with your soup I'm sure that feeling of luxury would overcome the feeling of being ripped off.

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1stCelia . 2017-01-19

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The oysters from Jersey were fantastic; the ambience is so nice

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OOSwashere . 2017-01-19

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LA Brasserie never disappoints us. Their food, again, was fesh and well prepared. The service was friendly and attentive. They are a neighborhood gem.

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KKandKK . 2017-01-13

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We are from Northumberland but when in London try to visit La Brasserie. And so, finding ourselves in London during the chaos of a tube strike, we arrived just after 10.30pm to find the restaurant almost empty and closing early as the chefs had left to enable them to get home. Nonetheless, the remaining staff offered to cook us something if it was simple and we did not mind then clearing up at the same time.Steak, frites a bottle of wine and a coffee. All most welcome. How many other restaurants would be so kindNormal service will be resumed next time with good food pleasant surroundings and welcoming staff

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christopher h . 2017-01-10

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We popped in for breakfast on a Saturday morning - bacon and eggs, omelette. You need to order toast as an extra which seems a bit stingy... They do coffee by the cafetiere which is a bonus. Food was good, service was friendly.

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Elaine M . 2017-01-08

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Perfect for brunch with the girls, delicious asparagus and hollandaise followed by goats cheese salad, when we requested extra chicken for the salad the staff happily accommodated us however there was a £8.95 charge per portion of chicken which seemed a little over the top. Delicious and charming otherwise though. Been going for years and it's the best brunch in K&C!

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OpenTable Diner . 2017-01-07

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je venais à La Brasserie depuis 37 ans et je l'adore! le service est toujours très accueillant et l'ambience très géniale.. merci pour une bonne soirée.

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OpenTable Diner . 2017-01-06

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Dined at La Brasserie with family of four over the holidays. The food was excellent and the service very attentive and professional. Wonderful ambience and lovely decor.

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DB101Toronto . 2017-01-05

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Nous avons visité cette brasserie suite aux suggestions de notre fille qui l'avait déniché en Juin dernier. On était un groupe de 5 personnes et tous on a savouré délicieusement les entrées et les plats qu'on a commandé. Spécialement le bœuf bourguignon. À ne pas rater. Service très bien et ambiance familiale et acceuillante.

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Annie Z . 2017-01-04

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Although busy, service was good but the food is OK. Boyfriend ordered steak frites. He had better in NY. I had salmon with lentils. Salmon was a little over cooked. Not worth money.

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LovesDessert . 2017-01-01

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Great atmosphere, consistently good food and reasonable prices

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JamesT . 2016-12-31

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Christmas Eve in LA Brasserie's warm, welcoming dining room, it just felt like Christmas. We feasted on some of our favorite French dishes, kir royales, and their luscious Citron tart for dessert. Service was excellent.

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KKandKK . 2016-12-24

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Wonderful as always. Best Ambience anywhere. A highlight!

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MartinD . 2016-12-24

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One day, I keep promising myself, I really will order something other than the Omelette Paysane for lunch. (Burger at table next door looked good). And it was a very fine whisky sour...

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ajw4 . 2016-12-23

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Pre-Christmas lunch with friends. Food was delicious and service was welcoming and professional during a very busy lunch hour. The menu has something for everybody's tastes. The festive holiday decorations added to the warmth of the room. We enjoyed lunch so much, we're returning on Christmas Eve. Lovely!

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KKandKK . 2016-12-20

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I often visit, and enjoy the brasserie type menu and atmosphere.

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OpenTable Diner . 2016-12-19

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Excellent lunch for 6 and very happy to be given a round table as it's much more sociable. Always love the ambience and the food was excellent. Attentive service as usual. Would recommend their lunch menu. Very attentive service.

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StevieW150 . 2016-12-14

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We have been visiting this old faithful for years, though this was the first time for breakfast. Apart from being served by a waitress who had a memory like a sieve, we loved it (and as we were not in a hurry, her forgetfulness amused us). Everything from continental breakfast to full English on offer - and the latter well cooked.

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Nicholas B . 2016-12-13

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We were a party of six all choosing the evening's special of cote de boeuf. Several of our steaks were extremely tough and difficult to cut despite being issued with saw edge knives. We had a 9.45pm booking so didn't want to finish even later by re-ordering something else but as it was our only course, some of our party left a bit hungry.

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OpenTable Diner . 2016-12-12

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Service, food, ambience all very strange in a place that needs rapid modernising.It's like it doesn't want to be here anymore.

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tommayweather1984 . 2016-12-12

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Gathering for a few friends before Xmas for Brunch - service was attentive and the food really tasty

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Hummingbird . 2016-12-11

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Having worked in the food industry (I was a waiter in another lifetime), and being strategically placed, surely by accident, where I could see what was going on, do not eat here. Cutlery dropped on the floor and given to guests, fingers in the food and drink, plates left out on counters, etc. There needs to be a complete review of food and drink handling. Shame on management.

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AtlasShrugg . 2016-12-11

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Crisis of expectations perhaps? I thought the service left a lot to be desired. I appreciate that the restaurant was busy when I visited (Saturday afternoon at 3pm), but after waiting 15 min for my reserved table, having to flag down a waiter for service each time got a bit tiring. When I did get their attention, I didn't care much for his "what do you want" tone. Food was ok at best. There is no excuse for crappy service at that price point no matter how busy the place is - just look at the hawksmoor group for an example of good service. Will have to file under expensive west end tourist trap.

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OpenTable Diner . 2016-12-10

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Having been taken to La Brasserie for lunch before a rugby match at Twickenham, I couldn't wait for my next trip to London to take my wife there on a Saturday evening. Having worked in France many years ago for a few years, it was really enjoyable to savour 'a taste of authentic France' in South Kensington. Not cheap, but our 'fault' for having the Chateaubriand!! Can't wait for my next visit.

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Mitchie . 2016-12-10

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Good waitress. Nice food.. good atmosphere

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OpenTable Diner . 2016-12-09

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I came for a coffee this morning with my girlfriend. We are order a coffee and a chocolat chaud. After 15 minutes the coffee arrives, but we still wait for the rest. Then after 10 minutes I ask for the chocolat chaud, the waiter told me it's on the way. Someone else came to apologize for the wait. And after this time the chocolate finally came with the croissants. They finally charged us 12,50£ for this.

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antiom85 . 2016-12-04

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Great atmosphere, old-school style brasserie, with all the basic French delicacies but with excellent taste

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Theo . 2016-12-02

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Going strong for 44 years the brasserie is still quintessential South Kensington french. Many of the same staff and the same dishes and moist probably the same clients - I went there first in 1971! It's buzzy and busy and essentially not trendy in any way and all the better for it- not many changes to the decor either and welcomingly warm on an cold winter's day.

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Maxwell . 2016-11-29

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I had not been back to this restaurant for some time. I like the atmosphere and the style of the restaurant. However the food was very average. I had sea bass and it was so dry and overcooked. My brother has fishcake and it was also very very cooked. The proce points seem reasonable but it does add up. Our meal for five with 2 bottles of wine as 350 pounds \. At this price point I would expect fresh fish not overcooked!

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patricia63 . 2016-11-29

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We ate here several times on a recent trip to London. It was near our flat and very convenient. La B offers a large selection of classic dishes you would find at similar style places in Paris. We enjoyed our meals - inviting dining room, good service if a bit Gallic, lots of dishes we like. Overall, we found La B to be good - not terrific-ly great - but a good go-to place for a dinner that doesn't disappoint.

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SanFranciscoGuy634 . 2016-11-25

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Had a great bustling bistro atmosphere. Food and service were both good

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OpenTable Diner . 2016-11-22

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This visit was the 44th year party, with food at 1972 prices. Apart from the staff, not many of us were in 1970s outfits. It was crowded with a lively (and noisy) atmosphere. The prawn cocktail was authentic, although with an extra 2 king size prawns that we would not have had in the 1970s! We didn't try the soupe a l'oignon. A pity in retrospect. It seemed to be popular. I had forgotten how good coq-au-vin was. And my partner's seared salmon was excellent. Baked Alaska I had almost forgotten, not substantial but a light dessert. The creme caramel was OK . The wine is Brompton/Fulham Road prices. with extras, it is not cheap but always reliable.

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greenwichgourmets . 2016-11-21

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It was the Brasseries 44th birthday celebration and they had a special menu with 1970 prices and favourites from that time! It was a fun evening and we celebrated with friends, one of whom had attended the opening party!

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OpenTable Diner . 2016-11-21

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Great fun and great resstaurant anniversary. Lady Harford

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Susie . 2016-11-21

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Excellent experience at your forty fourth anniversary lunch . I have been coming to La Brasserie for at least forty years and is my favourite restaurant in London

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Lonestar . 2016-11-21

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Very good bistrot food. Greatly improved after a wonderful old timer waiter has been put in charge of the room. Good bar. We have been customers for many years whenever we come to London.

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J B . 2016-11-21

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We often come with friends and it is always very nice.

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MarilynH . 2016-11-19

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We went to La Brasserie on last Saturday night. The service was a bit slow. It took ages to get our wine and water, and even longer to get some bread. The prawn cocktail starter was pleasant. The main courses of Crab cakes and Turbot arrived promptly.The Turbot was immediately sent back as it was overcooked, well actually it was "nuked" to be honest. The crab cakes were OK so my wife started her dinner and I sat and waited for a new piece of fish. I tried her crab cakes which were OK in a nice sauce. Eventually the new Turbot arrived and this one was cooked properly and tasted lovely. The maitre de offered to comp us a glass of wine each as recompense, which sounded reasonable. When we came to pay the wine was still on the bill, and had not been comped. We will not return.

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David K . 2016-11-16

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This is one of the nicest casual restaurants in London with a French flavor. The food is nice, win acceptable and staff reasonably efficient. For me, it's a great place! It's a cross between French and English. Very enjoyable!

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stewater . 2016-11-16

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Was looking around to have some dinner... fancy just something light. It was a very pleasant experience considering that i didn't have any previous experiences or recommendations from friends and family I ordered a salad... was very nice, the service was impecable, atmosphere is like be at home. Very please, definitely I will come back. Again

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Ljubica B . 2016-11-16

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As much as I could recommend this place few years ago. They have lost it entirely. Scallops that have been in the fridge four days longer than it should (or not in the fridge at al). Chatau Briand that was dry and not really as one night expect. Sirloin ordered Med rare came Well done and dry. The French fries closer to spagetti than Fries. But the Duck Confit can't fail. La Brsserie has lost its charm and passion. Do have to shape up massively in order to stay competitive in London. Sad, but good luck.

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pmhReykjavik_Iceland . 2016-11-13

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The food is usually simple and good here but my steak was not nice and the wine was corked so they had to take away two bottles ! Having said that staff were very attentive and good natured and can't complain about the fries or salad or escargots

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MRCCD . 2016-11-11

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Always reliable all day dining....efficient and pleasant service....reasonable prices.

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Oxfordgourmand . 2016-11-02

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My personal experience was disappointing. I went on a Tuesday night when they offer lobster at half price. We were there a 7:45 pm and there were already no more lobsters. For a night with this offer, a high demand on lobsters should be expected. The restaurant should be ready to satisfy it. Second disappointment was the fact that my sweet potato fries never arrived. I ordered them without truffle oil. At first the waitress forgot ordering them, when I told her, she replied they were coming. Three minutes later she came to tell me that the fries were ready but with truffle oil so she asked for new ones. We had already finished eating so I told her to cancel them.To be fair food and service in general is good but this is a personal review and should therefore reflect my personal experience. So my own advice would be: Just stick to the menu as it is, don't ask to customize your meal (maybe they prepare food in advance...) and don't be attracted by good deals.

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TarekRahme . 2016-11-02

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This is the greatest restaurant in London! The food is always outstanding, the staff have been there for years and are charming! I always thoroughly enjoy the Brasserie experience.

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OpenTable Diner . 2016-11-02

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We were on our way to Conrans after a day at the V&A. We came across this classic Brasserie with a beautiful interior. Replicating the atmosphere of Paris we had a delicious meal in a charming warm room. Friendly, efficient service. We shared a duck terrine as a starter which we enjoyed with terrific bread. I had a chicken Caesar which was large and delicious with lots of chicken. My partner had classic Mussels and chips in a cider broth which was enormous and fantastic. A nice pichet of Cote du Rhone as well.

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JohnBreitweiser . 2016-10-30

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I wanted a light dinner, preferably in the form of some comfort food, and very much enjoyed my sea bass over braised fennel with sauce verge. My spouse had the pate and then the crab cake over leeks. Service was okay; my spouse tried to talk the waiter into letting him order separately the beet salad from their prix fixe menu, but he wouldn't budge--even under the influence of applied charm. Still a place worth returning to.

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Bi-coaster . 2016-10-29

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Given the quality of this restaurant, my party was a little disappointed by the service here. Things didn't get off to a good start when we discovered that they wouldn't sell us a bottle of the same wine they were prepared to sell by the glass: this seemed quite money-grabbing of the establishment, considering there were four of us eating and drinking, and prices are not cheap. This waiter, whose English was not good, was rather indifferent to this. In the course of the evening we then had several different waiting staff, which often doesn't make you feel particularly looked-after. No complaints with the food: mussels, coq au vin, beef stew and minute steak were all good. Nice ambience too. I wouldn't be in a rush to come here again, as there is good choice in this part of town.

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jpvin . 2016-10-26

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Whenever we go for lunch, it's the omelette paysanne we end up ordering. Should perhaps be more adventurous, but it's SO good...

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ajw4 . 2016-10-26

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If you look at my reviews, you'll struggle to find a negative one, as I tend to hold to my mother's view that "if you can't say something nice, don't say it". (Well, at least for tripadvisor, where I tend to comment on the really good).However, I've got to make an exception for La Brasserie, where two friends and I had brunch yesterday. Seriously, how can a Brasserie in Knightsbridge (with prices to match) come up with such rubbish? I ordered large cappuccino with an extra shot, a papaya, strawberry and banana smoothie and eggs Benedict, with bacon instead of ham, and a side of grilled tomatoes. The cappuccino was completely tasteless and lukewarm. The smoothie was so bland as to be unidentifiable. However, even these paled into insignificance compared to the eggs Benedict. Poached eggs that were rock hard, bacon that was hardly cooked and a muffin that looked and tasted as if it had been toasted for about three seconds. All topped in a hollandaise sauce that was tepid and tasteless.My companions had ordered kippers and poached eggs, and a full English respectively. The former was a piece of lukewarm fish with rock hard eggs. The latter was primarily a plate of tepid baked beans and. to complete the set, more rock hard eggs! The tea with the former was, at least hot, unlike the cappuccino with the latter.None of us are natural 'complainers', but the collection was so astonishingly awful that we had to ask our (very nice) waitress to do something about it. She brought over the maitre d' who volunteered to bring replacements.In the event, 'fresh' eggs arrived for the kippers and English and I got a new eggs Benedict. The request for bacon rather than ham had, of course, been forgotten, whilst the tomatoes were left getting cold whilst this all happened. The second round of eggs were on the under-cooked side of how they should be, but the yolks were such a watery pale yellow colour that you wondered if they'd come from the bargain bin at the local 7-11. Certainly not the deep gold you see from Nigella or any half-decent greasy spoon.As I said, our waitress did her best and we made a point of telling her that we appreciated that, but the maitre d's approach seemed to be "oh well, that's the way it goes sometimes". I last went to La Brasserie years ago for dinner, which I seem to remember being ok but not great. One of my two buddies who was on a visit home from the US had chosen it thinking that you couldn't go wrong with brunch in so central and popular a location. Well, that was a lesson learned. Absolute rubbish and, our very nice waitress aside, not the remotest sign of anyone being remotely bothered that three customers had all had a dreadful experience. We walked around the corner to Baker & Spice in Denyer Street, where we had delicious hot coffee and chocolate fudge cake, so the day wasn't wasted!

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Notemplar . 2016-10-24

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A lovely evening with my children and the added joy of spotting Felicity Kendal dining at a nearby table

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Gourmet . 2016-10-23

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Always busy with a good atmosphere. Something for everyone on the menu.

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Alin . 2016-10-23

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Nice ambience. My meat-eating family thought their food was good. For me as a vegetarian it was less so. The others had the garlic mushrooms and raved about them. For my main course I went for a salad rather than the something and goats cheese risotto / pasta and tomato sauce or gnocchi. Too much cheese for the small salad. My family had various meat courses and found hem well cooked and tasty. Tarte Tatin was a low point, small, almost grey and bitter aftertaste. The profiteroles and chocolate desert with melted centre were, on the other hand, both very good, indeed the profiteroles chocolate sauce was a step up from last time we were there a year or so ago. Would go again as family particularly liked the food.

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JTony . 2016-10-22

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Excellent service and food and an extensive menu that catered for everyone. Would recommend and return.

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OpenTable Diner . 2016-10-22

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This was our second visit to La Brasserie (pretty authentic French Bistri) and both my wife and I had very good meals. The food is reasonably priced and the service is attentive but not pushy. The restaurant is open and airy...informal but sophisticated. We also stopped by several time for champagne and french fries (aka chips) our favorite late night snack. You won't be disappointed if you go.

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paul_czerny . 2016-10-20

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It's been around for years, it's full most of the time, that should be be enough of a recommendation. Stylish, decent food, friendly staff, great area. And they are adaptable on their menu (i.e. main courses can become starters if you ask nicely...)

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Captain_Condor . 2016-10-15

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La Brasserie has been here for at least 30 years, perhaps one of the first French brasserie in the south west of London. Originally it was half the size it is now, simple, honest local restaurant where one could have breakfast and read the papers at leisure. It was quite bohemian in a french way, relaxed and popular with the locals.Over the years it gradually grew to become fashionable and trendy, the place to be seen.The menu has hardly changed since the old days, typically french and basic: good steak minute, pate, moules mariniere, salade nicoise etc..and excellent pommes frites.It is tasty, authentic, fresh and decently priced. That is all due to the Brasserie's staying power in a continuously changing London.There is a good, but perhaps too noisy, atmosphere as a much more 'glamorous' crowd than in the old days, gathers around the bar.Pity that it could be in danger of becoming more like an upmarket wine bar than a place to eat a good, simple and authentic meal in South Kensington.

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Nevine D . 2016-10-12

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Nice location but that's it! Rude staff and the food is way below average! Couldn't eat any of it. Bill came 100 GBP per person for food we didn't eat! Avoid at all cost!

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Abdb662 . 2016-10-07

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It's hard to stay at the top of your game and La Brasserie is not, in my opinion, as good as it once was. Too many tables, and overpriced I'd say, but I will return. One day.

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CommanderService1 . 2016-10-06

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There were seven people in our party and we were given a table on one side of the restaurant which enabled all of us to join in the conversations of everyone. I believe everyone enjoyed the selections they chose, and the wines suggested were very good. Service was responsive and discreet. An enjoyable evening!

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DD116 . 2016-10-05

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Excellent value - and the Chateaubriand very good and much enjoyed. A great place for supper Sunday night - took my son there for the first time and he liked it too.

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Gourmet . 2016-10-02

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Have visited the restaurant previously and food generally above average and fun place. This visit I had the chewiest most tasteless RibEye ever. Asparagus appetizers Ok but just adequate compared to a previous visit.

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DavidW . 2016-10-01

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Old fashioned food. Very rude staff. Try and push you onto the worst table even though better tables available.

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Tony M . 2016-10-01

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Excellent service. Good food although I was expecting better for Brunch- pancakes were only okay. When the waiter and manager saw I hadn't really liked my pancakes, they gave me macarons as a gift! Really made the whole experience great because the staff is professional and the client is treated in an excellent way.

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OpenTable Diner . 2016-10-01

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I had an outstanding steak with bearnaise and my girlfriend loved her beef bourguignon.

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ScottJ . 2016-09-25

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Pleasant brunch at this South Ken institution. Great if you want a London version of a stereotypical French Bistro.

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MichelinMan . 2016-09-25

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Service shocking but food was good. Mussels were perfectly cooked and lobster linguine as you would hope for. Shame about the waiter.

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CBNB . 2016-09-22

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We have been many times. Impeccable service, food is great. Much better than a brasserie in France judging from experience. Ambiance is delightful.

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Addy . 2016-09-16

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We arrived a few minutes early and were immediately seated in a nice table near the window. The restaurant was busy and vibrant and, as is usual in most French restaurants, the tables are very close together which made it difficult to have a conversation due to the busy tables around us. However, the food was very good, the service attentive and the wine was wonderful. We really enjoyed our dinner here.

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BunnyII . 2016-09-16

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I have been coming to London forever and this is my one never-miss restaurant. It is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The crowd is lively and fun. The food isn't fancy, but it is a very good "brasserie" menu. The bar is terrific and I love to sit there with a drink and watch the passing Mayfair parade. Delightful.

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212nyjack . 2016-09-14

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Nothing exceptional or amazing but consistently good. Specialty is meat and the burger is quite good. They also have a good brunch menu (poached eggs on avocado toast, english breakfast...). Acceptable service.

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TarekRahme . 2016-09-13

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A reliable and comfortable location with good quality food and very warm service. Would go again.

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CCfoodie . 2016-09-10

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First of all its onion soup! Better than in most of Parisian restaurants believe me as I've tried quite a lot. Reach, generous with good choice of cheese and onions of course. Crab cake is my favourite number 2. Can't resist indeed ...the choice of wine by the glass is not the best unfortunately and it's the only fault I can find

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Julia W . 2016-09-06

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