The best restaurants serving French food in England

We were entertaining friends from Australia for a few days and thought this quintessential English home / experience would hit the mark. Started - Hardly a warm welcome on arrival . Had to look for staff in entrance hall and when we informed lady at desk that we had lunch reservation she seemed surprised and said she would find someone who would help us with pre lunch drinks. Then got back to the pc. Lunch choices started with prawn cocktail. Small / tiny prawns with one large unpeeled on top of basically lettuce and a few others bits of salad . Very uninspiring. Roasts selection was made by 3/4 of us . Very basic - only cauliflower cheese seemed to exceed expectations . Local pub would have surpassed the main lunch. Wine mega over priced . Basic rose (2021 whispering angel )priced £ 20 in Sainsbury’s at £88 plus service charge, crazy . At least it arrived with ice bucket as also wasn’t that chilled on arrival . Our overall experience was so disappointing . Our guests enjoyed the view but £700 for 4 for Sunday lunch was not great value and we won’t be back or recommend.

The best restaurant in Oxford, one of few we love coming back to. Every single dish we tried was excellent. All the ingredients are fresh and we love that the menu changes with the seasons. A true French experience delivered to the Oxford community!

Goats cheese tart lovely, and service was good, and generally expensive...... But £4.00 for 2 carrots... I will say no more🤔🙄

Highly recommended amazing food and service. Very reasonable prices. Make sure you go !!!!! ☺️

Overpriced for average food, rude, aloof staff. Wouldnt go again. Dry chicken, cold creme brulee. Could go on but you get the picture. Not made to feel welcome at all

We only booked here because our regular Horsham pub lunch was fully booked. What a piece of luck. The Red Deer was absolutely superb for Sunday lunch. The food was very very good. Drinks great too (real ale is important to us) The staff were super friendly. The pub was light and airy and not too many tables jammed in together like some places. It's not cheap. But it's worth it. With family now living in Horsham, we will be booking here first choice next time.

Small and charming restaurant, attentive service. Decor, menu and staff make Oscar’s the perfect place to have a memorable dinner. The food was excellent and the cote de boeuf was to die for. Would definitely recommend Oscars. we' d happily return .

Tried there Sunday roast 😡😡😡tiny portion, salty gravy all in all couldn’t eat it ,totally disgusting won’t be returning avoid

This is a little known secret of the Purbecks, every bit as good as the best hotel restaurants in Wareham and Corfe that are more expensive and much harder to book. The dishes on the simple menu are all first rate (well done, chef!), wine choice great, service excellent and the terrace view outside on a summer evening to die for. In the winter, snug too, with a fire in the lounge for those who arrive early.

Nice ambience, lovely coffee and cake

Experience was great. It almost felt like being in France. Food was delicious and service excellent. We are planning to visit again.

Lovely but slightly pricey. Sadly, closing due to owner/chefs health.

Friends birthday celebration lunch . Staff kind and friendly,food and ambiance great. As weather was good we were able to sit in the charming courtyard .

El hotel que posee este restaurante ha cerrado y esperanzas para ofrecer una nueva franquicia en el futuro. Tendrá que ver este espacio para averiguar quién toma posesión del nuevo sitio. Es una pena, porque el que sabía o era muy buena, pero ahora debe descansar en paz.

Great food and service. Shame it’s closing down 🙁