Ravel's Bistro in Camden

Been going here for almost 20 years - never had a bad experience. The food is always top notch, as is the service! It's very cosy too. A proper local restaurant.

Just wanted to say what a wonderful meal and evening we had at this super little bistro last night. Food was superb, wine very good and very reasonably priced, our waitresses were lovely and to cap it all they even offered and then lent us a brolley because it was pouring down. We have just dropped off the brolley in the porch and this review is by way of a sincere thank you note. We will be back with our daughters when next in London.

A very warm welcome and great ambience greeted us and was the start of a perfect evening. The main menu looks good but limited and then you read the specials board and wow! A great selection for everyone! The food was amazing - it looked great and tasted delicious. A special mention for the short rib on the specials menu and the crepe with apple and Calvados which was sublime! Already looking forward to our next visit!

A very warm welcome and great ambience greeted us and was the start of a perfect evening. The main menu looks good but limited and then you read the specials board and wow! A great selection for everyone! The food was amazing - it looked great and tasted delicious. A special mention for the short rib on the specials menu and the crepe with apple and Calvados which was sublime! Already looking forward to our next visit!

Very friendly staff and nice atmosphere but food nothing special in my opinion. Slightly disappointed given the reviews, maybe we went on a bad day

Always a treat to eat out here. A simple menu with great food. Good portion sizes and great value for money. Check the specials board and the boozy coffee's. Friendly staff. Lively, busy atmosphere, can get a little noisy at times depending on who's in as the tables are pretty close together due to the compact dining space.

Upon arrival surprised that the tables were sticky.In fact the menu itself actually stuck to tables which was quite off putting. Food quite frankly was underwhelming. Gazpacho soup was nice but calamari was very average. Pastry on the duck en croute was rather thick. Fish cakes lacked flavour and were greasy. We did not have desert. The restaurant was busy but overwhelmingly noisy which made conversation among company almost impossible

It was July again, and we had just flown the kids to the grandparents in Europe. How much they enjoy a real summer, a proper night of none sleep because of the heat or the mosquitoes and watching telly in a different language, we will never know. That's food for their shrink. So off we went, a petit group of mums and dads, to Ravel's Bistro that happens to be not far from our homes and I really wanted to try it, especially since I read in the Kentishtowner that Alister Campbell recommends it. When you have small kids, going to a restaurant without them feels like a real treat, like an experience in its own. I could just sit at the table and stare at my friends' eyes for hours. Just that. I shall explain better: drinking as much as you like, choosing your own dish and not having to eat the rests from the children's plate. No loo trips every ten minutes, no moderating arguments, no shameful sweat. Just looking / at your fellow / diners. Or the people that pass by the window or just the ceiling if you prefer. We didn't watch the time, we actually didn't have watches on. We were parents in their week of summer freedom, enjoying the darkness falling on the streets having a cozy dinner and not worrying having to pay a babysitter. My trout was tender and tasty, my partner's linguine al dente, I didn't have to share my frites with no-body and we definitely chose well the white because I didn't have a hungover the next day, but a great memory that my kids will probably understand at some point.

Delicious quality cuisine with friendly service

We were on a visit from USA to London to see family and have a holiday. We wanted somewhere special to celebrate our anniversary and we certainly found it here! The atmosphere, great food and friendly and efficient service fit the bill! Our 4 person party enjoyed duck, salmon, trout, asparagus soup, a zucchini flower appetizer and some super desserts, plus wine, teas and coffee. Some with us even had certain dietary requirements which was no problem. This is truly a somewhat hidden gem!

We had a most excellent meal here. Fresh ingredients and delicate flavours. House wine was also very good. We were very impressed overall and the prices are reasonable

We had a tasty, well cooked meal served with warmth and friendliness in the small, cosy bistro. Two of us the lamb, which was perfectly cooked with a rich, glossy sauce. Two of us had the sea bass which was just as good. Surprisingly good value and an enjoyable evening.

Great local restaurant. We love going there. Cosy good food and great atmosphere.

- food: 4.5/5. Tasty. The restaurant offers enough options on the menu. The specials changes regularly. The prices are fair: £5-10 for a starter, £15-30 for a main. - service: 5/5. The staff is very kind and attentive. We happily tipped. - atmosphere: 5/5. Just right. Old, but in a romantic way. Overall: the scores are rounded up to 5/5.

Visiting from New Zealand and took the family to this little gem. Service, atmosphere and especially the food were just outstanding. Wine selection also very good. From starter to main and through to desert the food was just excellent- full of flavour and cooked to perfection. In summary Bloody Awesome!

This was my fourth time at this beautiful restaurant and it did not disappoint! Everything from the starter to the main to the wine was just incredible! I got the goats cheese starter and the steak with chips and It was lovely. My partner has had the lamp chops a few times and he raves about them! If you are looking for hearty good quality food for an affordable price this is the place to go. Highly recommend. 5 stars.

I really wanted to love this place. Both dishes that I ordered were from the Specials, which was probably my mistake. Not sure if you know but the specials in restaurants consist of stuff they're trying to get rid of marketed as 'Specials'. That's a general rule of thumb. Anyway, both dishes that I fancied were from there. I got the deep fried brie. I had to dig out the cheese because the breading was quite bland and pointless. I would have loved it to be crispy and tasty but alas it wasn't. My main was a Beef Bourguignon, which was infuriating because the flavours were there but the beef was chewy instead of melting in the mouth. I really wish that I hadn't gone for two dishes from the Specials but hey that was my experience. The staff was lovely and the vibe was as if you are in a French bistro, so that was nice.

A friend and I had a decent dinner here in this small restaurant that mercifully does not blast music at you. We both had the trout fillet which was well cooked; the vegetables though were pretty tasteless.

This little Bistro has been going for years under different owners. We hadn’t been there for years but pass it frequently. It is a little local gem. The atmosphere is great, it reminds us of an old fashioned Bistro of the 1980’s. There is a main menu and a blackboard full of specials. The customers that go there seem to be very local and are extremely friendly as is the Maitre de who really does go the extra mile. The food is nicely presented and very well cooked with plenty of it. The wine ,it’s is excellent. We had a bottle of the house White the first time we came and the house Red and both times it was very good. In fact we ended up with two bottles of the Red as it was so good.

As of other review we have lived in the area for 30 years and have passed by many times but friends booked us all for dinner What a pleasant surprise, excellent bistro atmosphere with food to match the old favourite coq au vin was delicious You know it’s good when the French bread and salted butter provided spot on Faultless service

Without question my favorite London eaterie Great food, good service, small intimate restaurant and reasonably priced

We went as an older persons exercise group for a twice yearly meal. Nobody wishes to go anywhere else. The food and ambience is always so good, nothing is too much trouble for them if anyone needs special requirements. The best kept secret in Hampstead

Back again and not disappointed - still a great (and underrated) place! I agree with other reviewers - the cheese souffle is brilliant and the venison superb. Deena loved the poussin and thought the gravy really made the dish!And Daniel is a great waiter.

Our second time to Ravel’s while staying close by during our vacation from the US. Last night’s dinner was just wonderful. Service is low-key and friendly. The decor is romantic. A real treat.

Lovely small intimate restaurant, fantastic service and tasty food

I had a really delicious meal here! The food was impeccably made from only the highest quality ingredients, so I was very impressed. They also have an extensive "specials" menu, to showcase the best seasonal cuisine. My beetroot and butternut squash wellington was succulent, with a moist and toothsome pastry which really elevated my expectations of what savoury vegetarian pastries can be. Even though it's a cute and cosy restaurant, I did feel a little bit crammed in. At one point, I stretched my arms out and nearly tripped a waitress behind me!

Pleasant and relaxed atmosphere with friendly service. Reasonable value and tasty food. Venison sausages were very good.

My favourite restaurant in Belsize Park. A Gem!

Incredibly lovely place, with great food, super friendly staff, all clean and professional and a great atmosphere! Perfect for a quiet dinner! We had the soup of the day, king prawns and salmon mousse as starters, oven baked salmon with ratatouille for main course and crepes for dessert. Everything was excellent! Compliments to the chef!

Had a fantastic meal with my relations and friendly waiter to chat to .

Really lovely local bistro served with generosity and warmth

Best food I've had in a very long time, very reasonable prices too, highly recommend this little gem of a place.....

The food was well prepared, the wine list was good and you are definitely getting great value for your money. The ambiance is that of a cute family restaurant and everything feels homemade. A little jewel in Belsize Park, indeed!

Hubby and I decided to get dinner here as the ratings were super high. We were definitely not disappointed. Upon entering the restaurant, we were instantly greeted and seated by the waiter. His timing is impeccable. He seated us, handed us the menu, and gave us some time to look at the menu. He grabbed our drink order, and our drinks were served within 10 minutes. After that, he took our order, brought us bread, and the timing between the appetizer, mains, and dessert was perfect. The atmosphere of the restaurant was intimate and homey. The food was amazing and on point. Not to mention, the price relative to the quality of the food was very good. We ordered the seafood soup to share, the bake salmon, the duck breast, and we shared the apple and plum dessert. The seafood soup was a large enough portion to share between the two of us, and there were ample amounts of seafood (salmon, mussels, shrimps) that were perfectly cooked and super tender. The bake salmon was perfectly cooked, super tender, and not overdone at all. The duck breast was a perfect medium rare, as I had requested. Both hubby and I were very happy with our meal. And, after ordering two glasses of wine, an appetizer to share, two mains, a side of creamy potatoes, a dessert to share, and a dessert wine, our bill amounted to 80 pounds. We've definitely paid more at other places and we're not as satisfied and happy with our meals Overall, the service was excellent, the food was excellent, and I'd definitely recommend trying this place out. In fact, hubby and I will be back to try more things on this menu. I think we've finally found our neighborhood gem. We definitely say this is among the top restaurant meals we've had in London!

Incredible food and wine for date night! Empty plates for both of us, it was all delicious. Lovely small local restaurant, recommend booking.

Coq au vin and lamb amazing. Great service. Local gem

We have lived in the area for 23 years and have walked past Ravel's Bistro hundreds of times without really noticing it. Tonight we gave it a try and were pleasantly surprised. Relaxed and intimate atmosphere, a nicely varied menu and food beautifully cooked and presented. We will be back!

Excellent and varied menu with great quality food and super service by Daniel. This was a spontaneous decision to go there. Not at all disappointed. Would highly recommend the cosy atmosphere and charm.

amazing food and service, congrats all staff

Best restraunt in london. Food is always Perfect.

Had a fantastic experience at Ravel’s for Mother’s Day. We love the restaurant but it was the first time we tried the Sunday roast and it was sublime. However the standout was the the cheese soufflé starter which is better than the famous one in the ivy club (and I’ve tried both). Incredibly good value and wonderful service! Our favourite place in London.

What a find! Charming, authentic and unpretentious French bistro. Delicious cuisine, lovely atmosphere and extremely good value. You've got us hooked, we'll be back!

First time back since pre lockdown. Prices gone up but food always excellent and plentiful. Always amazing how chef prepares so many covers so well from such a small kitchen on his own. My parents were celebrating their 62 wedding anniversary and loved it. Small issue was cold draft blowing on me throughout meal.

Consistently amazing French comfort food, quaint ambiance and hidden local gem. The menu is very expansive which makes it hard to decide but we have always been happy regardless.

This really is a hidden gem in Hampstead! Amazing food and amazing staff.

Went here with my daughter for my birthday lovely place so cute and small , Sunday roast was yummy & glass of lovely red wine🥰

Great place as long as there's no children under 15 years old, otherwise it turns into McDonalds ie noisey and kids crying.

I would recommend the place to anyone who loves home cooked style, well presented food. Excellent waiting service. Great menu. Thank you a million ☺️

Excellent in all senses. Great traditional menú with good variety of fish and meat. I would recommend the sea bass and the rack of lamb (both delicious). Both starters and mains are very well cooked, good portions and reasonable price. Good selection of French and Italian wines and amazing service! I have been here 5 times and I like everything about this place. Well done!

Fabulous Sunday lunch, the vegetarian cashew & almond nut roast is amazing.

My opinion one of the best restaurants in London.

The restaurant is lovely. Barbara was so sweet and helpful. The Sunday roast was DELICIOUS. Thank you

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Went for the first time 4 weeks ago when a friend was visiting. Lovely food, definitely going to go again.

Wow !!! Excellent !!! All recomendation is here !!! Funtastic ,tasty,fresh !

Been coming for many years but the food, surprisingly, has improved. Some of the old favourites have gone from the menu, though I think I spotted duck en croute, but the cooking is spot on and the side vegetables are beautifully al dente. We had the filet steak which was a thing of wonder... A really good and attentive waitress as well, and overall a friendly and welcoming vibe,

Service excellent but food is very average and overpriced. Fine if you want average bistro food but I wouldn't return.

Super tasty home cooked food. We called by on the off chance and had a warm welcome. So glad we found this place. The duck encroute was very delicious, the Sunday lunch looked good too. Definitely recommend this place if you are looking for delicious home cooked food.

Great experience. Food is delicious. A bit of France near Hampstead Heath.

Been twice now, really rate this Bistro, unassuming, good service, good food!

Very trad bistro. Great food and friendly service.

Another wonderful meal at Ravel’s - we keep returning and it never disappoints. Very friendly and warm service, exceptional food and very reasonable prices. I love the specials - I had a wonderful seafood soup followed by a huge fresh filet of plaice. They even catered to my father’s needs - who is disabled - without even being asked. Really recommended, we’ll be back soon!

First visit to this local bistro. What an amazing find. The atmosphere was beautiful, the service was warm and friendly and the food was fresh, refined and completely delicious. All very good value too. Will definitely return many times - a new favourite!

First visit to this local bistro. What an amazing find. The atmosphere was beautiful, the service was warm and friendly and the food was fresh, refined and completely delicious. All very good value too. Will definitely return many times - a new favourite!

Lovely friendly bistro. Cosy surroundings and a really super menu. Food perfectly cooked and good wine selection. Highly recommended

Had such a fabulous meal this evening Smoked mackerel and trout salad duck liver pâté Venison steak cooked to perfection and delicious coq au vin Great service and wonderful Little restaurant

Wonderful local bistro with consistently good offering. Cosy, unpretentious, honest and discrete. Love it.

Really nice local restaurant. The only thing I'd like to see to make this a 5* rating is some more veggie options.

So good to be back after the easing of the lockdown. Sadly Nishla has retired and a great Server will be missed. Tables are well spaced and we felt very comfortable in the room. This has always been one of our favourite restaurants and we were not disappointed at all. The salmon mousse and avocado was delicious and my fish cakes were so light and tasty it was fantastic. I asked for chips without salt and great thick cut fries were served piping hot. My wife and friends all had great meals and we wish the team great success. We will be back.

Lovely Ravels Bistro, an old friend much missed. Great food, lovely staff. Happy atmosphere.

Great local bistro serving excellent food.

We had a delicious coq au vin takeaway this evening. It reminded us how we loved going to the restaurant before the lockdowns started. Obviously it is not the same as being there, sitting next to other nice people, and being served in person, but it is the next best thing at the moment. I want to go back regularly and help keep them in business.

An absolute great find. A very homely atmosphere, with great service and a hearty menu. Also very reasonably priced. Will definitely come back. Thank you for a lovely time

I’ve never given 5 stars to anything before. But after 12 years of visiting this lovely little restaurant, sometimes more than once a week, I can honestly say I’ve never had a bad meal or experience here.

We visit Ravels with friends every time we are in Hampstead and we love its friendly service, fabulous food and wonderful atmosphere. if i could pick anywhere to be teleported to during lockdown Ravels would bev in my top 5 choices. Cant wait to be back again.

Wonderful food and amazing service

Really great place. Friendly service, lots of regulars, great food and good prices

We got takeout from Ravel's tonight for a break from our usual lockdown meals. Ordering and pickup was fast, easy and safe. Meal was absolutely delicious! (especially the pan-seared duck - wow!). We'll be ordering from them weekly during these weird times. Highly recommended!

With all restaurants having to close in London we were really pleased to see that Ravels were offering Sunday roast takeaway today. We often eat here and the food is excellent. We went in to order a takeaway and they are now going to offer a takeaway menu every evening. You just need to phone them to book. The roast was lovely by the way and I’m sure we’ll be picking up takeaways in the coming week.

We are regulars at Ravel's and enjoy both the delicious home cooked food and the warm inviting atmosphere of the place. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful and the menu options are varied and reasonably priced. From Mother's Day 22nd March 2020, the Chef's will only be providing take away food - we've had takeaway's before from Ravel's and the food has always been consistently excellent! Probably best to book your food by phone in advance as this Bistro is very popular.

We have been going back to this restaurant over the years. We heard it was again under new ownership. We had a lovely evening. The menu is extensive with specials of the day. The food is nicely presented, loads of it and well cooked. The staff are friendly and helpful. The restaurant is cosy.

I 'm back again, please see my last review of 30 September 2019 and previous reviews An extended menu with all my old favourites included. It was a Saturday evening, and the restaurant was heaving, but the staff, my favourite waitresse and the chefs coped amazingly well, serving delicious, well presented food. It's a shame I waited a year to return All in all a very pleasant dining experience Can't wait for my next visitCannesdid ... surfingsyd

Solía ser local de la Sra. J, a tiro de piedra de su departamento en Belsize Pk. Visitamos cada vez que vamos a Londres y nunca decepciona. Todavía estoy esperando ver a Michael Palin pero, ¡no puedes tenerlo todo! A un precio razonable (¡intente obtener tres platos, bebidas y el de rigor 12. 5% de cargo por servicio en Londres por menos de 50 en estos días!), Personal amable y deliciosos platos probados y confiables con bolsas de sabor. No va a preocupar a Gordon Ramsay pero, en el mundo real, no podrías hacer mucho mejor que visitar aquí.

Excellent food. Super friendly staff.

Have been to Ravels several times now and just love it more each time.The food is delicious, beautifully presented.the staff work so hard and are always welcoming and lovely.The chef is super brilliant the way he works and presents the most wonderful food.Spotless kitchen, lovely atmosphere Can’t recommend this little gem highly enough.Thank you all at Ravels!

Came across this restaurant the first time by accident. It’s lovely. Cosy, friendly and the food is divine and good value for money. Definitely worth a visit to meet a small group of friends .

We went to Revels last night. It was so lovely. Lovely staff. Beautiful food and very good value Can’t wait to return !!

Fantastic food good size portions very friendly owners well worth a visit not expensive

Que agradable. para encontrar un restaurante que podría haber estado allí desde la década de 1950, pero que en todos los sentidos es un lugar encantador para comer hoyEste pequeño restaurante "francés" tiene un delicioso menú sabroso y una pizarra clásica con especialidades diarias.El servicio es muy agradable y acogedor.En nuestros varios viajes, la comida ha sido consistentemente buena, sabrosa y bien presentada.Ideal para parejas y también como un lugar cómodo para comer con amigos y familiares.Los precios son razonablesUn gran restaurante para visitar una y otra vez y refrescantemente mejor que tantos restaurantes ultramodernos que pueden ser todo espectáculo y sin sustancia.

fine cuisine and daily menu....

The whole experience of having a meal at Ravel's made a very enjoyable evening.

Muy buena comida y trato Junto a un lugar emblemático para la música

We are a group of older people belonging to a local exercise group who do not really like going out at night. This wonderful restaurant opened especially for us. This is our second time. The food, ambience, friendliness and service was superb. There were 20 of us and not one complaint. We shall definitely go back again

Look no further this food has it all. A constantly changing menu of delicious food and served with a smile. It punches way above its weight and looks and tastes wonderful Try it you will not be disappointed

So nice to walk in a restaurant with no music! Be able to hear people talking! It is not a bubbly place and that's why we like it! .. and no children!!! Please don't change!

Everyone's favourite local bistro!

Great Sunday lunch - drinks outside, food inside. Really great service food and drink. Thanks so much

Esta es una pequeña joya escondida de la calle principal. No puedo recomendar este bistro lo suficiente. Del domingo desayuno, domingo asado y todos los días cena. La comida es deliciosa y está muy bien servida con los mejores ingredientes. Debes probarlo, definitivamente no te decepcionará

This is a little gem tucked away from the main high street. I cannot recommend this bistro enough. From Sunday breakfast, Sunday roast and every day dinner. The food is delicious and beautifully served using the finest ingredients. You must try it, you definitely won't be disappointed.

Food is great for the price, service is friendly, environment is alright, prices are not too expensive, recommend.