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My husband chose this restaurant based on a recommendation from a friend. I was hesitant, as it is very pricey, and I wasn't looking for fine dining on this trip. But after a superlative evening, I felt it was worth every single penny and was SO glad that hubby won out. The service at La Petite Maison is impeccable without being stuffy. We thoroughly enjoyed our friendly servers, all who were there at the right time, every time. The restaurant's ambiance is lovely with a touch of quirkiness via the Truffle-Man menu and the fresh tomato "garnish" at each table (meant to be eaten!). The seating is very comfortable. And the food! The food!! We started with a pre-dinner cocktail and I asked our server for a recommendation on a martini. She suggested a Tomatini. The utterly divine taste of this beverage is, without exaggeration, indescribable. Pure, fresh tomato essence with a bare touch of sweetness. DO NOT miss trying this exquisite beverage if you dine here. You will understand and excuse my raptures and be very grateful to me as well! We started our meal sharing an interesting, avant-garde presentation of Pissaladiere. Still delicious! Hubby chose the Grilled Rib-Eye which he said was cooked to perfection and delicious. I chose the Sea Bream; every bite absolutely delectable. To accompany both dishes, we shared a serving of the Gratin Dauphinois which was lush and creamy. We finished our meal by sharing the Mousse au Chocolat. More raptures! La Petite Maison was literally an unforgettable dining experience that we are still talking about and where we can wholeheartedly recommend dining without the least reservation! And speaking of reservation. Make one or you won't get in!

Enjoyed a delicious avoid and poached egg brunch on sourdough toast. Big portion, great value for money. And got to sit in the rare November sunshine -idyllic!

Having just experienced a masterclass in bad service, I was moved to write a first-ever restaurant review. My wife and I walked in mid-afternoon without a booking on the off-chance there'd be an available table. After checking, the maitre d confirmed no tables inside - fair enough - but that we could eat outside unless we wanted to wait until 6pm to eat. Outside we went and sat in a heated booth with a reserved sign. The server then told us we would need to move but couldn't confirm what time the booth booking was due, and all the other reserved signs were just there to help manage walk-ins. Odd way to handle it, but no problem - we moved to a non-booth table and the server kindly moved a patio heater for us, took our order for a roast each and placed our cutlery on the table. He then returned to tell us that in fact there was no food available. As in, no honouring of our order, no starters available, no food at all. On questioning he said it was because they needed to 'protect advance bookings'. No answer to what would've happened had we waited until the 6pm table; seemingly no solution for walk-ins whatsoever. So we ordered a cold sausage roll bar snack. And then the cherry on the service cake - the poor server was sent out by his maitre d to collect our cutlery. No attempt by the maitre d to apologise, make any attempt to explain, comp the cold sausage rolls or offer us a round of drinks. If we'd been told at the beginning there was no food available, we would've understood and left without spending money on a round of drinks (and the cold sausage rolls). It will take quite something to convince us to return. To the owners of The Talbot - you've done a lovely job on the renovation, your food looks great, and you've created a great vibe. But your customers are your lifeblood and your people are your key strength and you seem to have forgotten both those essential points.

the food was delicious also the service was also nice mariano was really friendly

The food here is very tasty, my family and I often come here.

Typical empty place (Saturday night!!) that needs to scam people into ordering something under offer and then try to take as much money as possible. They advertise 2x1 cocktails in massive letters outside then, after ordering, they claim the small print says this and that (tiny text in the menu) and try to charge you double. Rude bartender as well who made the worse possible pina colada (3% of rum, just milk) Clearly a place extremely cheap with their customers. I am also Italian and there is nothing Italian about this place or food. Avoid

One of the best coffee in London

Delicious food and absolutely fantastic customer service, great hygiene and atmosphere too! Thank you

A nice and cozy place. Ideal for a fast lunch. The ingredients are fresh and well treated

Best Italian restaurant I've been to including those in Italy! Feel privileged to live so close to it and really hope it re-opens and wish the owner and family good health

Incredible food, amazing staff, what a great place!

Everything was lovely. Could have been a bit warmer in there.

Unsuspecting on the outside, this cozy resturant is run by a lovely young Italian couple who are very friendly and seem to go out of their way to ensure you have a lovely meal. The food is wonderfully good and the atmosphere is perfect for an romantic date or a friendly catch up. Will definitely be coming here again, which in a culinary jungle such as Bethnal Green is saying something! :D

As a 3 star restaurant in a hotel as distinguished as the Connaught, you can of course expect exceptional food, wine and service. With that comes an exceptional price tag, and this is true of all the 3-star restaurants in the UK. And with so much competition just in London alone, it is the finer detail and service which can set a restaurant apart from all the others. The food was out of this world, and I say this as someone who has been very fortunate to eat at the majority of the 3 star Michelins in the UK - Helene Darroze is at the top of this list. The guinea fowl and the lobster were stand outs for me, but really every course was superb. If you’re a wine enthusiast or appreciate wine pairings, we opted for the ultimate wine experience and have no regrets. The thing about wine pairings is everyone is doing them nowadays and they can be substandard and uninspiring, and given that they’re usually hundreds of pounds it can be a great disappointment when not done right. However, the experience at Helene Darroze was second to none and complimented each course perfectly. The 2015 Chateaux d’Yquem was a stand out for me. There are two other cheaper wine pairing options available. And finally, the service. The team here are the gold standard of hospitality. Kind and thoughtful, friendly and welcoming. We were treated to a tour of the kitchen, the chefs just as smiley and friendly despite being incredibly busy and focused. I made some remarks about the tweezers the chefs use to apply finishing touches, and the next day I had an envelope in my room with a hand written note and some chefs tweezers as a gift. It’s this human and personal touch that makes memories that last a lifetime, so thank you to Lelia the guest services manager who thought to do this, because it was so appreciated. I can’t recommend Helene Darroze enough and especially if you’re looking to celebrate a special occasion.

I recently visited in a group of four on a Saturday night. Upon arrival there were no other customers. Two of us each ordered a murg bhuna with two sides of rice. The waitress didn't read our order back to us to confirm the items ordered. I received only rice and not the main dish. When bringing the food, the server asked if everything was alright and disappeared before we could respond! I spoke to the waitress and questioned where my main was, only to be told I hadn't ordered one! The waitress returned to say that I had ordered a different dish (that I also hadn't been brought). I watched the rest of my group eat their food while waiting for mine to now be cooked. They brought a hot rice with the dish but no apology, and I paid full price. The dish itself wasn't amazing and didn't taste spiced as stated in menu. Another in my group asked for an alcoholic drink but was brought non-alcoholic and told that was what he ordered, although they did replace it. At the start of the order they stated they would be able to provide separate bills but all were just put together when paying. I told the waiter taking payment that I wasn't happy with the experience and he seemed to smirk! It's worth noting that you pay a 12.5% service charge on the bill whether you're pleased with the service or not. I've had better and cheaper Indian food elsewhere and with good service. I honestly would not recommend this restaurant. The staff have a bad attitude giving the customer the impression you are in the wrong if there is a problem. Having worked in hospitality in the past, this is not good service.