3 Best French Restaurants in London, UK

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BRASSERIE ZÉDEL

20 Sherwood Street, London W1F 7ED, UK Directions

Since 2012

Speciality:

Roasted Celeriac Soup Crème Fraîche Smoked Herring Potato Salad Frog Legs With Garlic Butter Prawn and Avocado Cocktail Spinach Quiche Red Wine Braised Chicken Braised Venison In Red Wine and Vegetables Braised Beef With Mushrooms Mash Potato and Lardons

Brasserie Zédel is a Grand French art deco restaurant with classic brasserie dishes and choucroutes in a 1930s building. They serve traditional French food with a lively atmosphere at excellent value. They are open throughout the day, serving lunch and dinner. Within proximity to Shaftesbury Avenue and Regent Street, Brasserie Zedel is the ideal location for a meal before or after a day of sightseeing. You can also experience live music in the Brasserie in the evenings, which customers can enjoy until closing. Brasserie Zédel offers a wide selection of classic French wines by glass, carafe, and bottle, and a dedicated cocktail menu in the Brasserie features classic and contemporary drinks. They have a vegetarian menu and vegan and gluten-free options. Brasserie Zédel also offers private dining rooms, including the Wolseley and the Delaunay. This is perfect for large parties, special occasions, and private events. Gift Vouchers are available. Book a table.

2025 Update: Brasserie Zédel is a grand Parisian Brasserie with an authentic Art Deco interior.

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Plats du Jour
Soupe de Céleri-rave Rôti à la Crème:
Fraîche £5.95
Carottes Râpées £6.75
Céleri Rémoulade £7.50
Quiche Florentine £8.75
Harengs Fumés, Salade de Pommes de Terre £9.75
Salade d’Endives, poire et Roquefortet £12.25
Salade de Boudin Noir, Œuf de Canard et Poires £13.25
Salade Niçoise small £13.75 large £19.95
Cuisses de Grenouilles au Beurre à l’Ail £15.75
Steak Tartare £16.00
Cocktail d’Avocats aux Crevettes £17.50
Coquilles Saint-Jacques Gratinées £17.50
Émietté de Crabe £19.75
Viandes
Coq au Vin £25.00
Andouillette de Troyes Grillée £25.00
Boeuf Bourguignon £26.75
Épaule de Chevreuil Braisée, Légumes Racines et Lardons £26.75
Steak Haché et Frites £16.00
Steak à la Bordelaise £27.50
350g Côte de Porc Grillée £27.25
Magret de Canard au Porto £31.50
Choucroute
Choucroute de Strasbourg £21.50
Choucroute ‘Alsacienne’ £24.00
Choucroute ‘Zédel

Contact:

020 7734 4888

Mon: 12pm - 10:30pm
Tue & Wed: 12am - 10:30pm
Thu-Sat: 11:30am - 11pm
Sun: 11:30am - 10pm

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BALTHAZAR

4-6 Russell Street, London WC2B 5HZ, UK Directions

Since 2013

Speciality:

Carrot and Coriander Soup Balthazar House Cured Salmon Crudo Buffalo Mozzarella Beef Bourguignon Seared Fillet Of Mackerel Grilled Halloumi Steak Tartare

Balthazar offers a wide selection of classic French brasserie and bistro dishes, combining the best ingredients with traditional methods to create exceptional food. Balthazar is open for lunch, dinner, and brunch on weekends. You can also try their famous dishes, such as steak tartare, lobster spaghetti, and steak frites. They make Artisan bread and patisseries in-house. They also have a wide selection of homemade pastries, salads, and sandwiches to take away throughout the day. Balthazar has three beautiful private dining rooms. Whether you are hosting a business meeting, anniversary, cocktail reception, birthday party, wedding celebration, or networking event, they can provide the perfect setting. Le Petit is ideal for intimate gatherings, accommodating up to 24 guests seated or 40 for a standing reception. Le Grand is perfect for larger occasions, hosting up to 49 guests seated or 80 for a standing reception. Balthazar can accommodate up to 150 guests seated in their main restaurant. Gift cards, live music, and cocktails are also available. Book A Table.

2025 Update: Balthazar’s private dining rooms transform into elegant festive spaces during festive season, offering a warm, Parisian-inspired setting to guests. They also provide catering and celebration cakes for external parties and events. They offer Vegan options, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi, Dogs allowed, and Bike parking. They Accepts Apple Pay and debit cards.

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HORS D’ŒUVRES:
Onion Soup Gratinée (v) £10.25
Duck Liver Parfait £11.50
Escargots £12.25
Gravadlax £13.95
Sautéed King Prawns £13.95
Steak Tartare £13.95
Hand Picked Dorset Crab £15.75
Baked Camembert (v) £12.95
Roasted Beetroot Carpaccio (v) £10.25
Buffalo Mozzarella £12.25
Half Lobster £26.00
Salad Lyonnaise £12.50
Balthazar Baby Gem Salad (vg)
Starts from £10.25
Up to £18.25
Add Chicken £6.95
Add Halloumi £5.95
LES GRILLADES
Balthazar Hamburger £16.95
Add Cheese £2.25
Steak Frites £30.95
Côte De Boeuf £37.50
Grilled Lobster £49.00
Grilled Marinaded Pork Cutlet £28.95
Fillet De Boeuf £35.25
Sauces £3.95

Contact:

020 3301 1155

Mon-Fri: 12pm - 10:45pm
Sat: 10am - 10:45pm
Sun: 10am - 9:45pm

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CLOS MAGGIORE

33 King Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 8JD, UK Directions

Since 2008

Speciality:

Seared Yellowfin Tuna Steak Tartare Salad of Summer Tomatoes Dorset Crab and Cucumber Hand Dived Isle of Orkney Scallop Roast Cod Denbighshire Elwy Valley Lamb Herefordshire Sirloin of Beef Slow Cooked Belly of Tamworth Pork Cornish Monkfish Ricotta ‘Gnudi’ Warm Leek and Potato Soup ‘Vichyssoise’ Leek Nori Terrine

Clos Maggiore is the most romantic restaurant, perfect for dates or dinner with friends and colleagues. The stylish country inns of Provence and Tuscany inspire their unique interiors. Executive Chef Marcellin leads his team in providing excellent, warm service and world-class food. Their blossom-adorned conservatory offers an exceptional open-air dining experience, transforming into a cosy, candle-lit oasis during winter. Their menu will change regularly to suit the seasonal availability of the best locally sourced ingredients and to ensure new experiences for regular guests. They have an elegant private dining room on the first floor with 23 seats, which is the perfect location for private gatherings and special events. Their Chef and Head Sommelier will work with you to create a special menu to complement your occasion. Their professional and experienced events team can arrange everything, from flowers and drinks to canapé receptions, chocolates, and cakes, as well as personalised menus. You can get a truly exceptional dining experience. They host regular tasting events at their Covent Garden restaurant, offering a fantastic opportunity to meet fellow wine enthusiasts and some of the world's top wine producers while exploring exceptional wines together. The restaurant is vegetarian-friendly and offers Vegan, gluten-free options.

2025 Update: They provide a gift card to their customers.

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STARTERS
Seared Yellowfin Tuna £24.00
Carrot & Star Anise Soup £12.50
Steak Tartare £18.50
Heritage Tomatoes £16.50
Brixham Hand Picked Crab £18.00
Rabbit, Ham Hock & Pistachio Terrine £16.50
Orkney Scallops £24.50
MAIN COURSES
Scottish Halibut £37.00
Cornish Lamb Cannon £40.00
Wild Garlic Risotto £29.00
Hereford Beef Fillet £46.00
Merryfield Duck Breast £38.00
Roasted Monkfish £37.00
French White Asparagus £34.50
SIDES
Truffle Mash Potato £8.50
Mixed Leaves £7.50
French Beans £8.00
Carrots £7.50
Caesar Salad £8.50
DESSERTS
Caramelia Chocolate £13.50
Vin De Constance £16.50
Calvados & Granny Smith Apple Blossom £15.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Sticky Mickey £13.00
Amalfi Lemon Tart £14.00
Riesling, Sweet Agnes £12.00
Toasted Hazelnut & Coffee Paris-Brest £14.00
Château Briatte £13.50
Vanilla & Raspberry Crème Brulee £12.50
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Contact:

020 4580 1174

Lunch:
Mon-Sun: 12pm - 2:15pm
Dinner:
Mon-Sat: 5pm - 10:30pm
Sun: 5pm - 10pm

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