Patron in Camden

Disappointing experience. We used to be regulars here, but it seems like management has left the staff to run the place without proper oversight. It’s clear they don’t fully understand how to manage a restaurant. On our last visit quite a few months ago, we ordered pâté and asked for additional bread, as restaurants typically provide more upon request as you usually only get a few slices to start with. To our surprise, we were charged £4 for an extra few small half slices of not great bread. When we expressed our surprise at this meanness, the waitress agreed to remove the charge but warned that in the future, this would be standard practice. Really? Management should take a look at Authentique down the road, another small independent French establishment, where they not only serve generous portions of some of the most delicious bread I've ever tasted with their meals, but also offer complimentary bread refills on request. That’s what good customer service looks like, and is standard in most restaurants of all sizes all over the world when ordering pâté, which can only be eaten with bread. No wonder they had to close their other branch if they were running it like this, people will go elsewhere. This felt very mean-spirited

Fresh, delicious meals and quick service in a cozy, friendly environment. The staff made the experience even better. Perfect for casual dining or special occasions.

Can’t fault it - quaint little French restaurant. Quite when we went as was early in the evening (6:30). I was with friends but would say it would make a great date restaurant. Lowlit and romantic vibes. Simple Menu and Great steak.

Have been twice now, first for a drink and small plates and then dinner inside. Both times delicious. The dauphinoise potatoes and chocolate mousse (not pictured) are a must. Best espresso martini if you like it slightly more sweet and The Fortess won’t disappoint.

Must try!! The food was incredible.

Good French restaurant in Kentish Town. Good selection of wines as well at the restaurant. Duck confit, dauphinios and cucumber salad was really good. Pork cutlet on the other hand was dry and hence don't recommend.

Excellent experience. The bar with bunk seating is nice and cozy but you need to book early to secure a seat in the candle-lit main room. Some outside seating when it's warm. Simple choice menu, some daily specials. Three of us chose seperate starters and mains but shared for the experience. Recommend deep fried dauphinois, or the burratina. The salmon tartar at the next table looked delicious. The mains were delcious; my wide loved the duck confit, my swordfish steak had a delicious sauce, and my daughter's onglet was perfect. Fries on the side were 10/10, but the dauphinois were better than excellent. We were full after two courses but the chocolate mousse looked out of this world and I'd go back just to try it. House wine starts at £28, and a good selection of cocktails. Nice, friendly people, cozy warm atmosphere, romantic. We loved it and will return.

Absolutely lovely place. We ate lunch in the restaurant. Food was superb, drinks were great and the staff were fantastic. As I always mention, was good with the kids. Staff were friendly and patient. The atmosphere was amazing, felt like a true. Local restaurant but serving haute cuisine.

Mentioned a couple of dishes but had a number of others, each one was perfect 👌🏼 great wine selection, so wonderfully atmospheric and enchanting as were all of the team who looked after us. Couldn't fault it, highly recommended and we'll definitely be back. Thank you... a perfect, relaxed evening and exceptional menu. 🙏❤️

Best authentic and underrated French restaurant in London. Amazing happy hour deals with legit cocktails.

Absolutely lovely evening - delicious food, great service and I love the interior of the former butcher shop. Have had minor issues in the past with glare from the sun (golden problem) and noise in the main bar area but the butcher shop area was great. Had to spend a little time tidying up one of the loos - but that speaks more about the clientele than the restaurant…

Outstanding! Top quality French Cuisine. Definitely my new favourite restaurant in Kentish Town.

The best of French, get involved, the chefs are peng x

Amazing French restaurant, would recommend either for a special occasion or if treating yourself. Steak and Duck confit were delicious and the cocktails were superb.

Lovely french resto in Kentish Town. Not cheap but lovely fresh food. Service included but that's London I guess. The confit duck is wonderful

Absolutely knockout. The head chef there is just amazing. Wish I ordered everything there on the menu!

Outstanding restaurant. The mushroom pâté and duck confit are exceptional. Ambience is very premium. Tightly packed but tastefully done. Service was attentive, and very helpful in suggesting good pairings. I will keep going back here - my favourite restaurant near me.

My favourite french place in north london! The food here is absolutely delicious and the I love the decor and the atmosphere. It’s suitable for a little date brunch or for some wine. The vegtables were nicely roasted, light and fresh. Whilst the coq au vin was the start of the show. The meat was extremely tender and sauce was deep and rich.

Great restaurant, wonderful food, excellent service

Have been meaning to go here ever since it opened. Finally went for an early Saturday dinner and it didn’t disappoint. Simple menu that was absolutely delicious and a really great vibe.

One of our absolute favourite places for fine dining in Kentish Town. Seriously great French food in a cosy and intimate setting. The duck confit in particular is a must try.

Nice atmosphere and the food was great! However I told them I had an allergy to crustaceans, and there were crabs in the dish I ordered, which I discovered only after I had started eating. The waitress said she was sorry and offered to replace my dish with something else. I asked for dessert instead as I don't eat meat and couldn't eat anything else on the menu, but in the end she changed it to 50% off my dish ("because you ate half of it") and charged for the dessert as well. Kind of an odd sense of hospitality when I could have ended up in the hospital. Other reviews have noted the weird penny pinching at times. Not a big deal, but I personally won't go back.

Best happy hour in Kentish Town. Exquisite cocktails!!

This place looked really promising - we visited during happy hour (4-6pm) and it was completely empty. Nice bar, very dimly lit and quaint. The server greeted us and told us that they had been closed between 4-5pm (which doesn’t make sense if happy hour is 4-6pm.) Cocktails were great and half price, and we got a sharing plate. Service was good. It was 5:55pm and we asked the server if she could accommodate us for 4 more drinks (2 rounds) as part of happy hour. She gave us the oddest response saying “you cant have multiple rounds at once, but I will let you have another happy hour round” So we were under the assumption that because it was almost end of the happy hour, that she had been generous and let us get another round with the deal. At the end when we received the bill, she had not honored her word about an extra happy hour round and charged full price for the last round. We tried to ask why we had been promised another round but the server did not uphold her word. Shame because overall good experience, but kind of disappointing

The confit de canard is worth the visit

While the restaurant itself is cozy, the food disappointed me a bit. I had prawns as a starter and found the portion size quite small for the price, the taste was a bit bitter for my liking. My main was a stew of mushrooms which was nice. On the whole the food was decent, but it's quite pricy for what you get. I have better experiences in other French restaurants, which is why I score this experience a 3/5.

This is definitely one of our favourites in London!! Always a great experience!

The fish stew was nice, but the portion was very very small. I don’t expect much from a French restaurant, but this was another level - four mussels and a tiny bit of cod in a starter plate for £20.

Food is brilliant (especially the chocolate mousse) but service was slow, particularly towards the end of the night.

Brilliant food and cocktails, and friendly staff. Great find in Kentish town, would recommend. (And they cater for gluten free )

Really gorgeous French restaurant in Kentish. The atmosphere feels relaxed chic and tables are spaced nicely. Service attentive and friendly. Drinks Wine selection is good, cocktails very good (we had aperol spritz & the sour epicé, a Mezcal sour, which I thoroughly recommended. Food Between four we shared the deep fried dauphinois (divine), baked st. Michelin, and then shared the sides with our mains of green beans in garlic, braised red cabbage & two frites portions (one with aoli, one with garlic butter). All the mains were divine, the duck was cooked to perfection and the mushroom ragout was incredibly flavoured. The steak was also excellent and served to our liking. While portions are on the smaller side - and it would be nice that the meals came with a sauce as quite dry otherwise - they do not skimp on the desserts. You'll be hard pressed to find as comforting a rhubarb crumble as you will here, & the creme brulée had a satisfying snap & excellent flavour. For a filling and delicious taste of France, you really can't go wrong here.

I cannot remember the last time I was this impressed with a restaurant. The food was incredibly delicious and well presented, the atmosphere was tasteful - elegant without trying too hard, and the service was immaculate - staff truly anticipated my needs, had a great flow, and gave the right amount of attention. I thoroughly recommend dining here and I myself hope to return soon.

Delicious authentic French cuisine. Thoroughly enjoyed

Some dishes are good, others less. Overall tiny portions at a high price. Cute but wouldn’t go again.

Lovely French bistro with great food and ambiance. The place is relaxed and not too crowded. The steak tartare and cassoulet were amazing

Interesting place, overall very pleasant. Would easily be 5 stars if it was 20% cheaper.

I love this place, food is excellent, it has a really warm vibe and feels like a slice of Paris. The staff are excellent, helpful and engaging, and the chocolate mousse is amazing!

This French restaurant was truly incredible. The food tasted delicious, and extremely well presented. Kind and thoughtful staff. Cozy and intimate atmosphere. Highly recommend!

First time at Patron. Came for my wife’s birthday - just the two of us. Everything was perfect! The food was faultless (best duck my wife has ever had apparently), the service was great and we love that it’s a small, cosy, local independent restaurant.

Great food, wonderful staff and ... their chocolate mousse is magical! Highly recommend deep friend dauphinois and the chocolate mousse to end. Its a wonderful little place for a relaxed dinner.

This is such a cute place in Kentish Town with great French food. We started with a few cocktails that were really refreshing before having a feast. To start, we had the st-marcellin cheese & beef tartare. The was followed by the cote de boef, with vegetables and chips! To finish we had a glass of rose and the chocolate mousse, which is a must try! The food was amazing and the staff were great, very at tentative to our needs. It sis all very reasonably priced too so I can’t wait to go back!

Lovely time at happy hour 🥂 great atmosphere, helpful service. Food was good, nothing mind blowing, but fairly priced.

Lovely place with great service. I had duck and it was amazing 🤩

Loved this place and can’t wait to return. Such thoughtful staff who really enrich the place, delicious food & well priced red wine. What’s not to love :)

We were one of 3 tables in at the time and had to ask several times for the music to be turned down, unacceptable.

An AMAZING little restaurant. Great vibe, great staff and the duck confit is out if this world. Highly recommended.

Really nice french restaurant. Love to comeback and try other dishes. Lovely people

Un établissement plus que Français. Accueil, musique, ambiance, décoration et bien sure les plats ! Voici les atouts indéniables du Patron !!! Restaurant qui fait du bien… et cette mousse au chocolat 🤤 Enjoy…

Fabulous. Always fabulous. So lucky to have such a wonderful place in my hood. Food and service service impeccable. Such a cosy and intimate atmosphere for friends, family or couples. Go!

Excellent quality. Good customer service and very nice seating

Amazing service, drinks, and food!

The music was a bit loud, all the rest was excellent Like I told Linda, I will return

Here on a Sunday evening, pretty quiet but with an incredible pianist playing classical music - what a great atmosphere. We had the chicken with lemon, outstanding. Whiskey sour and chocolate mousse to finish - other worth a round of applause.

Authentic atmosphete, good food, lovely service! Worth a visit. A glimpse of France in London that you dont want to miss out on

Delicious food, very comfortable tables and exceptional service

Fantastic French cafe with great flavours and a great cocktail menu and mixologist. Tastes and textures were on point and served perfectly. Size of portions were just about right for the price charged. The restaurant is also dog friendly!

This is now one of my favourite restaurants in London. We went there last night for my birthday dinner and it was absolutely fab. It was a Sunday so they have a slightly different menu to the one during the week and I was sad that I won't get to try the dauphinoise potatoes but they were still able to make them! Our waiter was very attentive and made us feel very welcome. I can't wait to be back

Amazing food, would recommend the duck and lamb!

Atmosphere great and interior so nice but food not special or even good - we had to send back two dishes and didn't finish one because it just wasn't pleasant to eat and the kitchen were not gracious or even curious about wanting to know why we didn't want to eat it, just said "that's the way it's cooked - if you want us to remake the dish for you it will taste the same". Woof. Don't get the pardon peppers, they are crunchy and not cooked properly, and the green beans didn't come with sliced garlic (as stated on the menu - the response from the kitchen was "it's cooked in garlic oil" - probably should update the menu then) and were also pretty raw. Kitchen said they were meant to be Al dente which is fair enough but I've never had a french bean taste like it's been yanked out of the ground then popped in a pan for ten seconds. Also big disappointment from a French place is that the French onion soup was so weak! Not a nice flavour, very pale and thin and oily - couldn't finish it. Potato gratin tasted nice enough (the bare minimum you would expect in a French place) but weirdly came swimming in a plate of cream. Tasted fine but was the only edible thing out of the £30 worth of food I ordered. Such a shame as this would have been somewhere we would have come back to again and again but the attitude from the kitchen and poor food was not the one. Great place for a date though if you are just having drinks, very romantic lovely atmosphere and service good.

Wonderful local gem - exquisite food, great to cocktail and wine selection and a lovely cosy atmosphere

Really poor...from start to finish. A French restaurant without bread to start! We ordered at 7.40, meal arrived at least an hour later...cold except for one dish (sizzling trout which was great) so my guess is they forgot us. Called the waiter to ask where our food was, he informed us that the fish was slow cooked so was holding up the meal...clearly untrue, a slow cooked trout is a new one on me. The worst bit was the leek gratin...the portion was laughable, even for a starter it would be minute...cost £15 for half a leek and a bit of Dijon mustard. The steaks were overcooked and cold...not the medium rare requested. Near the end of the meal a waitress came over with a portion of terrine starter saying that the chef had accidently made one and would we like it!!! Accidentally made a piece of pate with chopped cornichon??? Again my guess is that the chef realised the leek gratin was not complete and tried to compensate. If you make so many cock ups, have overpriced inferior food with little choice you should not be in business.

Everything about the restaurant is great. It has a really cool atmosphere that is great for friends or a date night. The wine is really good and quite reasonably priced. All of the food is delicious. The duck, cod, fried potatoes, st marcellin were so good. I left my hat in the restaurant and the wonderful waitress came sprinting out of the restaurant to find me! Will definitely be coming back.

Very overpriced and limited menu. The duck came with next to no sauce and we had to pay extra for a paltry serving of vegetables. Wine list was limited and they only served one beer, which wasn’t even French!

We were very much hoping to enjoy Patron a neighbourhood restaurant serving traditional French food though came away underwhelmed. What can I say. Our starters were good, the mains average at best and whilst the ambience was a + it just felt a lack of something - as if hey we are busy and doing okay so do we need to try any harder. The menu and overall impression reminded us of Absinthe a now departed French restaurant in Primrose Hill. I get the idea and enjoy traditional French food and may be that is what we expect though on our recent visit to Nice we encountered new restaurants and styles of cooking which is way ahead of our experience here. If you are in the area and fancy a plat with a glass of wine I do not wish to put anyone off going though I think the Cote chain is just as good with more choice. The damage c£72 a head though this included a few drinks and a decent Chinon.

We popped in before a show at Kentish Town Forum, then realized we were running out of time, so had to ask staff if we could get our main course as soon as possible. I realize the kind of strain this kind of request puts on a small kitchen so a) sorry and b) thank you so much for being so gracious about it, and serving our main courses so quickly after we asked. You really went above and beyond for us, so we really appreciate it. And the food itself was truly brilliant. It was honestly the best duck confit I've had - the sauce was epic - and my wife said the same about her cod. We'll definitely be back. Amazing food, amazing service. Thanks again!

I love this restaurant. The service is excellent. The food is very nice. I’d choose the duck confit, rather than the steak. I think the latter is a little watery, so I wouldn’t order it again, but I think that everything else about this place means it’ll be a regular go to for me. Went again - absolutely loved the food - had the terrine, the duck, the rabbit, the dauphinois, the beens. Then the creme brûlée. All delicious and excellent service.

Never fails to hit the mark. Service, cocktails and food are always spot on! Highly recommend this casual and cosy French bistro.

This place looks French, smells French and is just very French. We had delicious liver and the red wine was superb. The owner/manager is French too! It’s an absolute gem and I can’t wait to go back and try everything on the menu. Nice music as well, not too loud, Buddha Bar/Hotel Costes sort of vibe. Early evening 20% off. Bon appetit xx

Very nice French food for a reasonable price. Sophisticated spot and friendly staff

Have eaten here twice previously both times really good. On this visit an extension to the restaurant has been opened - a cold, stark, overlit room with the appeal of a communal toilet. Service was abysmal; one dish missed off a simple order, sticky dirty table, some dishes cold on arrival. All in all a miserable experience

An excellent evening having our Christmas work do here, the gentlemen was so accommodating throughout the meal, we left to have our immersive gaming experience and then returned for more cocktails and snacks, the lounge had a beautiful live singer/pianist who kept us well entertained throughout the England vs France game, I would highly recommend the service, price and overall energy of this establishment, I hope to return again 😀 😄 those French martinis were spot on 😋 my hangover this morning disagrees 🤣

As a french , when I feel like going to a french brasserie vibe place ( homesick etc ) i go there 😁 staff is brilliant and the food feels like home

Loved every aspect of this place and I am french. The food reminded me of my childhood, delicious snails, tartar, bavette, gratin... yumm. Bravo!!!!

Excellent food atmosphere service and wine list. Definitely coming back

Perfect "just-out-of-central" venue... intimate, cosy/close booth seating (although recently extended able to cater for larger groups). Great atmosphere, attentive staff, with inviting and warm decor. Took my girlfriend for a romantic birthday dinner and she was absolutely chuffed. Tight, seasonal menu with a wide selection of wines for both taste and price - absolutely great value for money across the board. Special mention for the maître d' Etienne - super knowledgeable and welcoming, above par. Highly recommend ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I haven't been to this local restaurant for quite some time, it had always been an excellent choice in the past. I visited last night with a friend. Whilst the food remains good, the service was pretty poor, certainly not what it used to be. A real shame.

We had dinner with friends with wine and pleasant conversations, the time flew by quickly and with pleasure. The kitchen did not disappoint, and we were satisfied with the evening.

We went for Sunday lunch at the newly extended Patron, in Kentish Town, they had only just started doing Sunday roasts. Wow! what a gastronomic delight, there was a choice of Chicken, Beef, or as I chose, the pork chop. The chop was succulent, surrounded by roasted sweet parsnips and carrots. The roasties are to die for, golden crisp little bad boys, endless gravy and massive Yorkshire puddings on request. We’ll be back next Sunday.

The Sunday roast is absolutely incredible. The duck fat potatoes are perfect, lashings of gravy, a vegetable medley that is a dish on its own really special. The meat is high end and full of flavour. It’s a real special celebratory roast, this is not your standard roast. This is an event.

This was our third time in this restaurant. The food is authentic not flashy but is obviously prepared with care and know how. It is a fine example of good brasserie style French food which is actually hard to come by. It is not pretentious the atmosphere is fun and transports you to a little establishment in a back street in Paris. The cocktails are delicious the bar-tender really knows how to deliver a delicious Margarita and the wine selection great. The menu is limited and my feeling is it could have had a few more fresher/salad like offerings (particularly through the summer months) the peach salad with goat cheese was OK but the peaches weren't sweet or juicy enough to complement the sharp saltiness of the cheese. I love the duck confit in here and the fish bouillabaisse is DELICIOUS! Sadly this visit was the last night of the old menu which meant that there was limited availability on dishes. This was a shame as we had taken friends to show it off. That aside, what we did have was much enjoyed by everyone and the atmosphere was vibrant and fun.

We enjoyed our time in Patron, the food was delicious. Wine is nice and well priced. the tables were slightly too close to each other but we didn’t mind.

A hidden unassuming french gem with delicious creative mix and match dishes. Cocktails were excellent and made with passion. Hands down best part was the chocolate mousse that was brought out in a massive bowl and dolloped into our plates - great 'fait maison' feel about the whole place. Glad its in my neighbourhood! Keep doing what you're doing

Incredible food, great staff and good value. I had wanted to try this place for ages and it really didn’t disappoint. I would recommend.

Le Patron is a banker. Never fails- lovely staff excellent food and good wines. tres tres tres bien👏👏👏

Lovely restaurant with a very authentic French atmosphere. Ordered a selection of small plates that were all delicious (the fried dauphinoise is a must), accompanied with a bottle of Rose. The best part about the evening however was our waiter Gabriel - who I believe was also the manager. He was incredibly friendly and attentive, and made the experience outstanding and memorable. Will definitely be returning!

Friendly place. Ambient like your own place to be with friends & family for a delicious meals & a drink ++.

Popped in at 5pm on a Monday to see if they could fit me in, and they were very welcoming. I started with a St Germain cocktail, which was delicious, and, incidentally, half price, being before 6pm. For dinner, I ordered the Onglet Steak, rare, and I have to say it was cooked to perfection, for my taste. It wasn't sliced in the usual french manner, which I think helped retain the heat. It was delicious, with plenty of herbed butter melting away beautifully on top, with a hint of charred garlic. I had the dauphinoise potatoes as a side. They were sliced so finely, with a lovely creamy sauce. Also, green beans which appeared to have been pan sauted. I have to say, everything was top knotch, and it was thoroughly enjoyable. I will definitely be back, and I highly recommend trying it.

Delicious and authentic French cuisine, with excellent service and a nice atmosphere. They are renovating the adjacent space to double in size soon.

Nice cosy place with tasty small plates and great cocktails

Fantastic. All the food here was great and the chocolate mousse to share was a great way to end off the night in a fun manner.

On arrival at this French restaurant informed no snails or frogs legs Table early booking - 7.30 pm ? As we ordered things ran out - I had last crab soufflé which was weird and in soufflé like and felt quite ill after , chicken ran out , so one of our party did not have a main course as nothing left on menu he liked … duck confit extremely dry , on to dessert- one creme brûlée frozen and returned, several drinks ordered never made it to table …

We have been going to this restaurant frequently since it has opened !but the last visit was terrible! Lack of staff using kids that do not know anything regarding catering or serving ! Food was terrible !very (don’t know what happened in In The kitchen also)Very Sad to see this happening ! I cannot see how this establishment can carry on in this manner !

Food was lovely. Prawn starter was well presented. Main course fantastic. Thoroughly enjoyed the meal.

Great fun, excellent food, lovely staff

Great French-style bistro. Dog friendly too.

Interesting and well prepared bistro staples. Confit duck always reliable - although the pommes which came with it could have been browner/crisper. Excellent haricots verts, and a good (but minimal) winter salad with thinly sliced pears, some cheese, endive and a hit of heat from chorizo. Surprisingly good Lillet and red wine - although the Potion d'amour came with a surprise kick of Tabasco. Enthusiastic (but slightly uninformed) service..

Lovely place with great food and wine, super good vibes, very caring staff and quite decent prices. Highly recommend!

The Italian manager spilled water on my food and never apologised and the service was terrible. I expected better from a 4.5 star place. Not worth going, waste of an evening

Totally atmospheric with superb service. The FOH staff are friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable. I cannot recommend Patron enough.

Short walk from Kentish town tub station. Some seating in the street. Another reviewer mentioned the dull lighting was romantic. For mine it was hard to read the menu because it was so dark. Had to use my mobile phone light. Had a couple of excellent cocktails and entree of cheese and steak tartare - Both delicious. Mains of duck (slightly dry), rainbow trout (excellent)and a glass of white wine. £105 for 2. For the price the service could have been more attentive.