Pierre Victoire in City of London, Westminster

The staff was great and the place is charming and cosy. My lamb shank and haddock tartare were decent given the price but my issue, as a French man in a French restaurant, was the bread. The baguette is industrial (see markings under the bread) which is a shame when there are now so many great bakeries in London (E5 or Dusty Knuckles for e.g.). The crackers for the cheese were from Tesco as we saw the waitress pull 5 crackers out of a £1.25 Tesco pack as she was preparing our £11.95 cheese platter. I'm not suggesting the restaurant should make their own but there's widely available much better offering out there like Peter's Yard

I've walked past this restaurant many times and thought how nice it looked. Well, I was right! I went for dinner 2 nights ago and it was even better than I had expected. The atmosphere is charming, a pianist was going through a repertoire of perfectly judged tunes and the staff were all delightful and efficient. The food was gorgeous. I had trhe aubergine to start; it must be one of the most delicious starters in London! Then I had very tender duck and my companion had a perfectly cooked bavette. There is a very good wine list at a good range of prices (the Primitivo was a pretty powerful but delicious wine). As the evening grew late, Murad chatted with every table and was professional and extremely pleasant. I can't wait to go again, what a loverly restaurant.

Delicious, quality food, great atmosphere with live pianist and incredible personal service from Murat. A great birthday treat.

It was a great evening. Thanks…

Mirza was amazing Mirza was wonderful restaurant piano

Came across this beautiful quaint restaurant by chance which looked so lively so decided to give it a go. It did not disappoint. The food was delicious and our waiter Murat was very friendly and accommodating band the services efficient and swift. I had the goat cheese salad followed by the duck confit and my husband had the mussels and the beef bourgignon with a glass of red wine. We then both shared an amaretto tiramisu which was more than enough for two people. We highly recommend this friendly place with delicious food and we'll definitely come again!

Mirza is really helping and friendly, also the foods were amazing. We had Lamb Shank and Entrecôte Steak for main dishes both were delicious, would definitely highly recommended.

Mirza was a great server!! Wonderful food, lovely vibes, all round delightful experience x

Great food at a great price! Our server Mirza was great! We sat downstairs and it was a super nice atmosphere

What a fantastic restaurant. Staff, food, drink all top notch. Special mention to Hardik, Harry and Alara. Perfect they deserve pay rise or bonus and good working conditions!

Everything was great, delicious food. Mirza created great atmosphere

Came for a friend’s birthday dinner. Not only was the food absolutely incredible, I could not fault the service. Mircxa served us and he was so attentive, friendly and catered to our every need- he really made the night for us. Thank you, I will be coming back!

Mirza provides very good service. He is very nice and caring.

Mirza was amazing and gave some great recommendations regarding food and drinks. Will highly recommended

The food is not bad. There is too much noise.

Lovely food at a great price. Very attentive service and great ambience. Been coming on and off for 30 years. Still as good as ever!

Honestly I think you would be hard pushed to find a better set menu for food quality and price in london.

The set menu is pretty good value and the food extremely tasty (also completely recommend the deserts). The atmosphere is great and cozy too.

Such a lovely place to come and enjoy really good food at a reasonable price. Lost count how many times I’ve been here and never had bad service or food. The Pinot noir is lovely as is the Pipoul. Would highly recommend the veggie open pie and the beef bourguignon.

Very nice evening in this restaurant where we ate very well We were very well received. Thank you gentlemen

Very friendly, good food, handy location just off Oxford St. Daily special menu either fixed 2/3 courses, or a la carte at lunch, dinner and pre theatre worth taking advantage. Bread is amazing and freshly baked. Very good selection of starters and mains, catering for vegetatian and vegan too. Wine starts at £26 bottle and upwards. Sometimes pianist plays evenings. Great atmosphere and good people. Best tables are ground floor (that's upstairs), loos are downstairs.

Fabulous restaurant. Great food, great service and lovely vibe

Great ambience, lovely accommodating staff and the food here is always delicious. We celebrated two birthdays here and we will be coming back very soon!

Nice food, but not an amazing experience

The food was fantastic. I had a cauliflower steak and a latte. Mirza was an amazing and attentive server! All the best from the US!

Excellent place for a pre theatre dinner. Wonderful food, Hardik our waiter was first class, we’ll be back

Absolutely love it. Great people, lovely food and a reasonably priced set lunch. Will be back

Delicious food and Naga was a brilliant host

A Wonderful Experience! The evening I spent today at Pierre Victorie was truly unforgettable. The atmosphere was warm and inviting from the beginning to the end. The stylish decoration and cosy atmosphere made me feel at home immediately. The food was excellent! Especially entrecote was fresh and delicious. The chef's care was evident in every detail. The Tiramisu we tried for dessert was a masterpiece. It was both delicious and had an eye-catching presentation. The service was also excellent; the waiters were extremely courteous and professional. All our dishes were served quickly and they made sure everything was in its place. The prices are definitely very reasonable for the quality. It is really rare to find such delicious food and excellent service at such prices. I highly recommend Pierre Victorie, it is the perfect place for a romantic dinner or a cosy get-together with friends. I look forward to my next visit!

Amazing service great place mirza and all his colleagues

Good food, good service, good value…. but unbearably noisy when the piano was playing. The dining room is small, and everyone has to talk louder when the pianist plays. The result is unpleasantly loud. There was a palpable sense of relief when the pianist finished for the evening. Highly recommended at times when there is no pianist! (I write this as someone who loves piano music - but not this piano and this pianist in such a small dining room.)

Perfect place, definitely a must visit!! What if you asked if all of the 6 types of orders would be delicious? Yes, it would happen here. Our friend brought us and I will definitely come again. A cozy place that offers health, quality, taste and normal prices.. 26.02.25 We came again, Mr. Murat, thank you very much for the food recommendation, short rib THE BEST!!!

Harry was amazing!!!! Fantastic customer service. I have been coming to this restaurant for many years, never disappointed

Cosy seats, lovely vibe and great staff. The food was amazing too. Mirza was fantastic, tell him I said hi.

came here on sunday for dinner and had the best time ! Food was amazing and service was so friendly !!

So if you want to eat well in London this is the ideal place even the wine is good. The atmosphere is nice.

Amazing dinner on a Sunday night, the service and food was impeccable !! So so so delicious I couldn’t recommend enough !

Lovely intimate restaurant, brilliant food and great atmosphere with pianist playing.

A favourite Soho haunt, food is always excellent and it has an authentic Parisian bistro feel. Always good.

Had a lovely meal at Pierre Victoire restaurant recently! Staff were attentive and knowledgeable. The food was reasonable priced, delicious and the atmosphere intimate and friendly. Will be visiting again!

Lovely atmosphere, slightly disappointing food but great company and that’s what matters ey folks x very French x

Rude manager bad service attitude, not worth the price because of the poor service, highly recommend if you want to taste some frustration

Excellent food in a very pleasant setting. Reasonably priced for its quality.

A Great Little French Restaurant Excellent Food Well Priced Friendly Service

Dès notre arrivée, nous sommes installés à une table confortable près du bar. Service professionnel et accueillant. Nous avons choisi des plats à carte, très belle présentation et respect des cuissons pour les viande, c’était délicieux et copieux. Nous avons passé une excellente soirée. Un tout grand merci à notre serveur Mirza. Une adresse à découvrir.

Very nice food, great value ( we had the pre theatre menu) and very fast, friendly service. Very enjoyable meal.

Had steak tartare starter and bavette steak. Also tarts tartin for dessert. Good value for money and nice to have wine by carafe

I’ve personally dined here multiple times and found their food quality and safety standards to be excellent. Perhaps it’s worth reassessing the cause before leaving such a damaging review. And let’s be honest—you won’t find a better duck confit at that price in the heart of London. This place offers genuine value for money, and it’s a shame when reviews like this overlook that entirely. It seems some people are more interested in seeking compensation or stirring up drama than leaving a fair and thoughtful critique. A touch of personal responsibility and perspective would certainly go a long way! That being said, I’ve noticed a pattern in some of these reviews—people complaining about wait times when they didn’t even bother to make a reservation, others leaving bad ratings simply because the restaurant was fully booked, and now, someone claiming food poisoning from a starter that miraculously “kicked in” before they finished their main. Seriously? Fifteen to thirty minutes later? That’s not how food poisoning works, Mr Filippi. Food poisoning is certainly unpleasant, and I’m sorry you felt unwell. However, scientifically speaking, it’s highly unlikely that symptoms would appear so quickly after eating your starter. Most foodborne illnesses have an incubation period of several hours to even days, depending on the pathogen. Blaming the restaurant without considering what you ate earlier in the day—or even the previous day—might not be entirely fair! Restaurants work hard to provide great service, and baseless claims like this do nothing but harm good businesses. A bit of personal accountability wouldn’t go amiss!

For a group of old friends this is the right restaurant because it's friendly and relaxed like being with family. And did I mention the food is good and good value for a quality meal with nice house wine.

Great place friendly staff & good food.

Qué restaurante tan encantador y amable. Gran ambiente, excelente servicio, buena comida y precios razonables. Estoy sorprendido de que nunca he estado antes, pero sin duda volveré.

Lovely French restaurant… it’s a lovely spot and a nice break from the hustle and bustle of Oxford Street and Soho. The food was good, but the set menu was a fab choice. Nice to have an affordable 2 course meal in the heart of London. Would like to take my parents when they next visit London.

Having been many times to this wonderful bistro for lunch we were in London this week overnight & booked an evening meal. Fantastic is an understatement, food was wonderful, service excellent atmosphere brilliant on a Friday night. Thank you, 5 * all round

Been here 4 times, never had bad service like this time. Booked the table, waited for half hour to order, kept getting ignored, I know it was busy but people came after us already got their food. Then waiter told me set menu were sold out. We were about to leave then they told me not to leave we can order the set menu. We left anyway, being treated with no respect. Too disappointed.

I’ve been coming here with friends for years and still love the food, wine and vibe. Staff always attentive, going back Saturday before we go to the theatre 🎭

Good food, the starters were much more interesting that the mains and for a French restaurant it seems to be trying to cater to a very wide selection of cuisines.

Set menu is great! I liked the duck confit The restaurant is extremely busy during dinner time and the staff looked a bit stressed!

You can’t go wrong! I had a reservation for the New Year’s Eve dinner, so, obviously I had to pay a little more (£23 per person for 1 starter and 1 main course), but the food was amazing. One of the best Steak Tartare’s I’ve ever eaten in my life! Also, their Salmon was incredibly delicious. The waiters are very friendly and polite. I surely am coming back to this restaurant in future trips to London!

My dish was the tartar. I really enjoyed it but would have love if it was served with breads of the sort. It was served with fries 🍟. The fries were yummy. The French onion soup was delicious. I give those two dishes 4.5/5. Now the salmon and the crab bisque were disappointing. The crab bisque was way too salty (3 people tried it and ... Salty). The salmon had a very bland and even fishy taste. Then there were the steak dishes, these were pretty good. The atmosphere was superb. Candles and warmth. The servers were pretty good as well. However, I wouldn't say friendly. Making a reservation is a good thing to do. When I had told the restaurant a time that I could get in, they made sure that the table was ready for me by that time. I appreciated that. Every person is expected to order a main course as well. This is a place to have a full meal and not a snack.

I loved everything about this restaurant, ambience, food, styling, exactly how I imagined French restaurant should be. Food was superb, good portions, wine excellent and really cosy and nice. My family loved it, will return...

My recent experience at Pierre Victoire was deeply disappointing due to the unwelcoming and unprofessional service. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel unwelcome, creating an uncomfortable atmosphere. Despite having a reservation, our dining experience was marred by a series of unpleasant interactions with the waitstaff. The restaurant was overcrowded and uncomfortably warm. After finishing our main course, our waitress abruptly cleared our table, including our unfinished bread, without asking. When we pointed this out, her dismissive response and rude "calm down" remark were unacceptable. While she did return the bread, a simple apology would have been more appropriate. As we were finishing our wine and considering the dessert menu, a waiter approached us and rudely demanded to know if we were going to order anything else. Despite our polite response that we were still thinking, he sarcastically repeated our words and, once again, removed our bread. His aggressive questioning about our "problem" further escalated the situation and made us feel extremely uncomfortable. The final straw was the same waiter aggressively throwing our bill on the table. This disrespectful behavior left us feeling unwelcome and completely ruined our evening. While the food was satisfactory, the appalling service overshadowed the entire experience. I strongly advise seeking out establishments where customer service is valued and respected.

I wouldn't be put off by the negative reviews. No, it's not going to compete with the finest establishments, but I could only find fault in over- and under-salted soups and overpriced desserts for the given size and quality in some, but not all, cases. The more clever ideas for desserts pulled their punches, unfortunately. We appreciate any place serving a carafe of wine, which really suits us, personally, for the fun of sharing and appropriate quantity. Flavours and technique on the mains were well developed and more than competent. Atmosphere can be overly bright, but the lights were eventually dimmed and the candles warmed the space nicely. Seating can be tight, especially larger bodies. Otherwise, I'd be happy to return.

Food good and very reasonable. Atmosphere spoilt by staff that made us feel we were an inconvenience.

This was a lovely discovery when out with my father and some friends. The food was delicious and the staff couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. Our lamb was done to absolute perfection and its French onion soup was truly mouthwatering. The only reason I deducted one star is because we'd been told about its pre 6pm meal deal, but by the time we got seated and a waiter came to take our order, it was now just before 6.10pm. So no meal deal. The difference in cost was quite substantial, but the for was so delicious it kinda made up for it. So despite that we left happy.

Excellent food, ambience, and service. We did wait a while for our table despite booking in advance (about 15-20 minutes) but frankly it was well worth the wait. The oysters (we had 18 in total) were the best I’ve ever had which I do not say lightly. We were given lots of fresh bread, and even offered impromptu tobasco for the oysters. The scallops were really excellent, all of our mains were delicious, and the desserts were also really great. The sticky toffee pudding in particular was lovely. We had a hiccup with the crab bisque, which didn’t taste quite right, but this was very quickly replaced without a fuss with a wonderful fried Camembert. For anyone looking for an intimate and social French restaurant with amazing food and really, really good service, I’d highly recommend this restaurant.

The atmosphere was lively, and the overall vibe felt pleasant right from the start. The food initially seemed acceptable, but I sadly suffered from food poisoning—most likely from the salmon gravlax, which arrived suspiciously quickly and may not have been fresh. The two glasses of wine were fine, and the duck breast was decent, though I couldn’t finish it before becoming seriously ill. The restaurant appears in all the guides and attracts many tourists, but I cannot recommend it given my experience.

The food was terrible. The crab bisque didn’t taste anything like crab but rather like a fish soup that wasn’t fresh. The two steaks we asked to be medium were rare and blue!! Would not recommend or go again.

Amazing food always. Merry Christmas 🎄

Excellent little French restaurant. £48 plus 12.5% service charge for 3 course meal which was very good. Quick service even though it was packed. Scallops, Peppered Rump and Crème Brûlée very good.

It is a nice restaurant and the food is great - but it is not great to wait out in the street for 20 minutes... a glass of wine or a free coffee coould have been a nice way to show gratitute to our patience.

Was concerned after reading last few reviews but didn’t need to worry. Staff were really friendly and made us welcome. It was a busy loud restaurant but perfect for a quick meal before the theatre. Food was nice but beware is only fixed priced Christmas menu not the £20 one.

Below average food for price and staff might as well not been there. A business that clearly does not care about its reputation. Want proof? look at the replies to reviews... oh wait..

A total find. Great good though like many places in London packed and noisy. But that’s normal. Great gf choices.

Agree with several of the previous diners We have often met here for catch up dinners but can honestly say it was not a good choice this time The place had a constant influx of Christmas party dinners who were over loud and non respectful of other guests , snd a corresponding constant movement of tables and furniture plus being regularly being badgered by waiting staff for orders Clearly they had over booked yet we had made an online booking the week before ....but the Crux came when we were waiting for a glass of wine and the manager came and told us we had to go I still had 3/4 of a glass of wine left He clearly missed the classes on etiquette, good manners and how to communicate with your clients and just told us to go My friend and I stood our ground and pointed to our reservation which did not stipulate an end time snd we had indeed enjoyed many evenings there chatting and spending money on additional wine Eventually they agreed we could move to another table to finish the galas of wine we were drinking and the additional one ordered The tables were dangerously close to each other and the candles being toppled or wobbled so query the health and safety / fire hazards as they appeared to exceed sensible numbers seated many hemmed in due to the closeness of the tables When ever we tried to talk to the owner snd manager they just talked over us failed to listen snd were clearly not interested in our points of view We will never return They were only interested in you getting your food paying them and getting you out Not an experience I'd like to repeat

It was ok I personally found the place pretty cramped so when I was eating next to my colleagues it was a tight squeeze. Food was ok. We had to wait outside even though we had a reservation.

Disappointing Dish of Day, Beef Bourguiginon

What a lovely restaurant, great food, service and atmosphere, definitely hope to go back.

Been going here for many years and always been a good experience with friendly team and great service. Good value, good food and wines, good location... recommend.

Brilliant food and service, our starters came about 5 or 10 minutes after we ordered them. The mussels were delicious, as well as the confit duck and seabass fillets. The location is great near Leicester Square, Covent Garden and The British Museum. The food was amazing, the service was outstanding and the waiters were very kind, smiley and attentive, always checking if our needs were catered to (such as refilling our water, checking our food was good and asking about anything else we need like new drinks etc.) I would 100% go back and I would recommend to people who wanted a great yet quaint French restaurant.

Great vibe even at an early dinner time (6pm). Really cosy and a little chaotic in a good way. Service was amazing - so polite and kind but so efficient too. And the food was so delicious we couldn’t believe how extensive the set menu was. Can’t wait to return with more people.

Very nice food. Quick and friendly service. Great atmosphere.

Great food and atmosphere totally ruined when staff asked us to leave our table as we were told we been there for 1 hour and 36 minutes and people were queuing for a table! We might have finished eating but we hadn’t finished our drinks! How to make your customers feel valued!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had a wonderful dining experience at Pierre Victoire in Soho! I ordered the Beef Bourguignon, which was absolutely delicious and very filling. I also tried their £19.90 set menu, including a salmon salad that was fresh and flavorful. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, and the ambiance of the restaurant was beautiful and inviting. If you're looking for an affordable meal with great food and a lovely atmosphere, I highly recommend this restaurant. A true gem in Soho!

Really good food especially for somewhere specialising in set menu dinners. Went in to try as looked really nice and would definitely come back. Waiter was friendly and helpful and place was lit perfectly with candles.

Great french bistro on the edge of Soho

Very good food and delightful service in a somewhat degraded setting.

Doing a good impression of a small French eatery.

Nov24- post matinee late lunch. They had table for 3 as a walk-in. The decor and style is lovely and relaxed yet French. The staff were good and fast for service. The food was hot and delicious. Set dinner 2 course £20.90 and we had a bottle of Viognier and water and one dessert. £33 p/h AND they easily split the bill even without us asking! That's so helpful. Wonderful find and hope to go again. The mackerel starter was crispy skin and delicious (might have had a little more sharpness) and the seafood soup had plenty and a bread was on offer to mop up after! Friend had pork with lentils. We shared a tiramisu which was just right for 3.

I still feel like vomiting now, the mackerel smelled like a fish dump, but total fasting is better than this unthinkable thing. If you are Italian, go ahead and eat a sandwich that at least avoids vomiting

Food was great, but I did say it was for a birthday and 1 candle would be great for my partners birthday which they forgot!! Not impressed, service wasn’t up to scratch.

Cosy place and with a nice selection of dishes

The food was pretty good. However I didn’t appreciate the service or the atmosphere

Can get crowded and very loud... but food is great for just the right price.

We visited as a family , what a lovely cosy restaurant! Staff were great and food was delicious 😋 we will definitely be back !!

I’ve lived in London 15 years and must have walked past hundreds of times without seeing it. I was missing out. Snug and slightly chaotic but really lovely and fun French bistro. It feels very old school Soho. The food is outstanding, the service was great and we sat sharing a bottle of wine after our meal with no pressure of needing to leave. It was packed on a Friday night (always a good sign) with laughing, lots of loud talking and happy people.

What a find! We arrived in Soho and were lucky enough to get a table for 5 at short notice. The restaurant had a lovely feel to it, the staff were incredibly attentive and friendly and the food was amazing. We all had 2 course menu and it was such great value. Would definitely recommend and will be going back.

Very good, friendly staff, good atmosphere.

Had a lovely meal at Pierre Victoire! The confit duck was fantastic – crispy skin, tender meat that wasn’t rough or dry, and the gravy added a warm, hearty touch. The foie gras mousse was equally delightful, with the toast and apple balancing the flavors beautifully. Wine list was adequate, offering great selection to complement the dishes. The restaurant had great vibes, perfect for a cosy evening. Staff were mostly helpful and attentive. However, the service felt a bit rushed. We were only seated for 70 minutes before being urged to settle the bill, which took away from the otherwise enjoyable experience. Would still recommend for the food and atmosphere!

Went using a voucher from timeout. Was definitely a steal with the voucher. The duck was really good, the skin was super crispy. The creme brule was potentially one of the best I've ever had.

We were ignored by the servers as a group and were met condescending attitude by the bald chubby server when asked about certain items on the menu. The icing on the cake is when we asked for the bill, the same server just brought out the card machine with the total, so we had no idea what each item cost. When asked for a receipt, he went to print one out again with an attitude. This is when we noticed quite a difference in what the total that he showed us was and what each item cost. When we pointed it out, he said it was a mistake and charged us then correctly. It really felt like we were being scammed. Avoid at all costs if you are a person of colour