The best restaurants serving French food in England

A lively restaurant with great service and exceptional food

I had long wanted to go to the Ritz restaurant in London, and was happy to finally make it in early February (a previous booking fell foul of pandemic related restrictions). The 5 course menu at GBP193 includes 2 starters, two mains and a dessert. I substituted the rhubarb dessert by another one. The crab and langoustine starters were excellent, the Cornish turbot as well, and the roe deer main very good as well. The substitute dessert was the (signature) Ritz chocolate souffle, and my god it was sinfully good (on a par with a souffle in 3 star Schwarzwaldstube in Germany in 2021). I had a pleasant bottle of English white wine from Southern England, and the sommelier was right to point out it drank easily. I had pleasant chats with the Italian waiters, the sommelier and restaurant manager, The final Grappa was excellent too. I have to return with my wife and daughter.....

Always good food and friendly staff! Can order online, but takeaway shop is cash only! Nearby cashpoint though!

The ambiance is just the right mix of quality with a relaxed hint. Stylish but understated decor. Food and service top notch. Some real treats, excellent cheese souffle, superb duck and the apple crumble souffle for dessert (yes double souffle but worth it!) This was an Anniversary meal out. They remembered and we had a little cake on a plate with happy anniversay in chocolate.

We were looking forward to dining at Gauthier Soho, but the experience fell short of expectations. While the restaurant is known for its vegan fine dining, the food lacked creativity and depth. The flavors were mostly uninspiring, and the set menu format made the evening feel mechanical rather than special—more like a production line than an intimate dining experience. Nothing stood out as refined, joyful, or memorable. Beyond the food, the service and ambiance were underwhelming. The welcome at the entrance was indifferent—no warmth or personal touch—and retrieving our coats at the end was chaotic. The setting itself also needs an upgrade: the ground-floor carpet was worn and dirty, the dining chairs’ upholstery looked dated, the dinnerware was surprisingly basic, and even the toilets could have been cleaner. There was nothing elegant or sophisticated about the overall experience. We also did not see Chef Alexis Gauthier that night, and perhaps that absence was reflected in the lack of personal or creative flair. That being said, we fully support the restaurant’s vegan vision and appreciate efforts to bring plant-based fine dining to a wider audience. However, there are many better options in London—both in terms of quality and price. We paid £300 for two people, and that didn’t even include a drink pairing. At this price point, we expected a far more refined and memorable experience. To top it off, we were surprised to receive a note with the bill encouraging us to write a review immediately in exchange for a “gift” from the restaurant. This felt very transactional—as if we were being nudged to say something positive for a reward. It left us with the impression of a business mindset rather than a place truly focused on hospitality and guest experience. Unfortunately, we wouldn’t recommend Gauthier Soho, as it neither delivered on culinary innovation nor provided a setting worthy of its reputation. Finally, the presentation by the owner on Google is truly misleading (we found out after our dinner): "Having earned a star within a year of opening Gauthier Soho, Alexis Gauthier is described by Zagat guide as "...one of the Best New French food destinations in London...". The fact is that Gauthier Soho earned its first Michelin star in 2011 but LOST it in 2013. Currently, the restaurant does NOT hold a star in the Michelin guide.

Cancelled my booking… booked a table for this Saturday on OpenTable and they didn’t even contact me to advise or explain what’s happened. They’ve just cancelled. Poor customer service.

Originalmente pensamos que era una cervecería francesa, pero encontramos que no era realmente el caso. Está unido al Royal Hotel en Bath, no es necesario ser residente para reservar una mesa aquí. Sin embargo, el menú tenía mucho de nuestro agrado y no decepcionó. Los entrantes que tuvimos fueron muy sabrosos, sopa de lentejas y tocino con castañas para el marido, y paté de caballa ahumada para mí con una buena variedad de pan proporcionado por la encantadora camarera, que estaba gestionando cada mesa por su cuenta. muy admirable. Para la red eléctrica hubby tenía pollo a la parrilla mixta y yo tenía un solomillo raro, ambos con patatas fritas gruesas, todo cocinado perfectamente. Aunque nos ofrecieron un menú dulce ninguno de los dos podíamos aprovechar para probar las ofrendas. Un restaurante muy razonable que sin duda recomendaría comer en

Group of about 13 of us! Monday night. Great food great service & great atmosphere! All waiters cheerful & friendly. Would definitely recommend to anyone.

Great food every visit - with Greek or Indian options which is always a difficult choice as both are high quality. Kleftico is the signature Greek dish if you like lamb, good steak or kebab options as well a full range of Indian dishes. Rip Efes - such a shame its now closed

¿Por dónde empezar? Organicé una cena familiar especial de 16 personas en este restaurante y tuvimos una experiencia absolutamente increíble. La comida era impresionante, pedimos la ensalada des arranque eurasie y sin duda lo recomiendo. Para el principal tuvimos el cordero y salmón teriyaki tanto persas excepcionalmente bueno. Los cócteles sin alcohol eran geniales. La decoración es impresionante y tiene un ambiente boutique vintage excelente para fotos. El personal era extremadamente amable y servicial, y se aseguró de que estuviéramos bien atendidos. El gerente (Sharmin) en particular era muy atento asegurándose las cosas eran exactamente como quería que para mi evento especial y rápidamente responder a mis correos electrónicos. Los precios eran muy razonables sin duda recomendaría este restaurante para eventos especiales o incluso la cena. Sin duda volveré a probar el resto del menú.

the food was alright, not as nice as when we visited the restaurant - and fortunately I like Tarka Dahl as I received this with my Biriyani rice instead of a Biriyani curry. didn’t work as well though.

Another great meal at Auberge Du Lac, from the minute you walk in the door you are made very welcome, with the friendliness of the staff you know you are in for a relaxing evening. We got here very early at 5 pm as we wish to enjoy the views before it got dark. So the waiter asked if we would like the courses to be spread out so we get more atmosphere when other tables are taken. The food is amazing, from the welcoming snack and the hot freshly baked bread to the desert and coffee in the lounge with petit fours. We had the Wednesday supper club deal so the bill only came to £110 with a bottle of wine, this is fantastic value, we always treat going here as special, but at these prices should go more often, I am spending more than this in pubs. Very much looking forward to our next visit.

Food was nice, service was reasonable but we were seated literally next to the toilet door. Not where I'd hoped our table would be for a birthday dinner for my husband. I'm not really sure why a table would be placed there. I'd go again but I will specifically ask to not be seated there, it wasn't particularly pleasant having patrons pushing my chair each time they wanted the facilities.

Nice food as always! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I had the pleasure of dining at Bengal Brasserie, and I can’t recommend it enough! The service was impeccable, with friendly and attentive staff who made us feel right at home. The food was absolutely delicious, offering authentic flavours that were perfectly cooked and presented. The atmosphere was quiet and classy, making it a great spot for both a casual meal or a special night out. If you’re a fan of traditional South Asian cuisine, this is definitely a must-visit!