The best restaurants serving French food in England

To the point, this place meets all expectations if you get to know the menu before hand. Don’t expect surprises, just a good mix of service and gourmet food what equals my quality standards. Enjoy !

Absolutely blown away with a member of staff Des, nothing was too much trouble and made our visit so enjoyable.

I don’t like to write a bad review but we did not have a great experience here compared to our previous visits. The staff were very friendly and welcoming when we arrived and our drinks were ordered and served very quickly, however our food took absolutely ages to come out, even though we were there very early in the evening when it wasn’t that busy. By the time the food did come out, the restaurant had filled up a bit more and there were a lot of tables with just drinks and no food. I felt sorry for the waiting staff so didn’t complain, but it wasn’t a great experience. When the food did come out, there was nothing wrong with it, but to be honest it was all quite average for what we paid. I always felt we had value for money when we’ve eaten here before, but it seems as if the prices have gone up but the quality of the food has gone down. None of this is the fault of the waiting staff, who were friendly and professional, despite clearly being under pressure due to the slowness of the kitchen.

Bland food. One of the servers was outright rude. Just blah.

Three of us, yet again, had an outstanding meal at Cote in Clifton last evening. The food was excellent, the wine delectable but the care taken by all the staff, without exception, put the final touch on our evening. Thank you all at Cote! Christopher.

Absolutely delicious Beef Sunday roast followed by cocktails on the veranda overlooking the river. Wonderful place!

Had a very French family dinner here to celebrate the birthday of grandma ! It’s a really popular restaurant and we managed to get a successful reservation first time ! Start with lamb kidney , snail, goat cheese, bone marrow, main course served Guinea fowl, lamb rib and crab souffle, the food quality and quantity is great and the staff are always with the smile and polite even when clean the spilled mocktail drink, British Service!

Not the place it used to be. Perhaps Sam’s Kitchen has put pressure on? Food was ok and the service average. Shame, used to love this place.

We always enjoy our visits to this Cote Brasserie. Pleased they have their breakfast deal back on with the juice and hot drink included. Big fan of their breakfast.

We were in Buxton for my birthday and had planned on eating Italian at night. In the afternoon we spotted a little cocktail bar so called in for drinks. What a welcome ! The owner immediately offered us the cocktail menu and found us a seat in the busy bar area. Decor was wonderfully French - interesting pictures. We liked the place so much we asked about eating in the evening. We managed to book the last table! When we came to leave we asked for the bill for our cocktails - given that we are not from Buxton and were unknown to them, we were amazed when the owner said not to worry, he’ll add them to the evenings bill ! The evening meal was wonderful- we had the Moroccan sausage & the lamb in a chilli jam. Both excellent! Service was great, atmosphere wonderful. What stood out for us was that it was as far removed from a chain restaurant as it could be - very personal and friendly, noisy in a good way - just the chatter of diners ! Absolutely loved that there was no “piped” inane music playing. A great evening - we will definitely return.

La comida era fantástica, el servicio era bueno, el ambiente era muy agradable - pero las mesas estaban bastante cerca y era demasiado ruidoso, en su gran mayoría.

Great selection of good foods. Excellent service from Vendula. Relaxed atmosphere. Would definitely recommend for lunch/dinner.

We enjoyed our meal here the night before we flew. Even though the hotel was extremely busy we were not squashed into tables too close together and had a very relaxing time with good food and great service. Bar staff were excellent.

A Truly Luxurious Stay in the Heart of London Staying at this stunning hotel was nothing short of fabulous. From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the exceptional service, attention to detail, and overall elegance of the property. The hotel itself is absolutely breathtaking—like stepping into a palace. The decor features exquisite old-world charm, with grand marble accents, classic paintings, and ornate architectural details that add to its timeless beauty. The rooms are just as impressive, beautifully designed with both comfort and sophistication in mind. Photos hardly do it justice. Room service was excellent, offering delicious food delivered promptly and with care. The amenities in the room were thoughtful and luxurious, enhancing the entire experience. The staff were consistently professional, warm, and attentive, making us feel truly welcome throughout our stay. Location-wise, it couldn’t be more convenient. Just a two-minute walk from Gloucester Road Underground Station, which serves the Piccadilly, District, and Circle lines, getting around London was a breeze. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a luxurious and memorable stay in London. We can’t wait to return.

What a fab afternoon with friends, the Sunday roast was amazing and loved the music. Looking forward to coming back in January