Le Colombier

My friend and I had a really lovely meal here recently. We had not been before but went on the recommendation of a friend who lives nearby. Her description of 'old world charm' was spot on and we liked the relaxed brasserie feel and unfussy service. My fish dish was perfectly cooked and my friend's meat beautifully rare but not blue. Wine is quite expensive as you would expect and we did have a bit of a wait in between courses but overall I couldn't really fault it.

We are not often in this part of London but I would certainly return.
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Mel
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Friday, October 21, 2011

i had not been to Le Colombier for years but took my grandparents recently as they had always enjoyed it when they lived in london...well we were so pleased to find it unchanged and as good as ever....ok maybe prices are a little high- mains are all around 20 quid- but it is worth it for such good ingredients and quality cooking. we trusted the advice of our waiter on wine and enjoyed his recommendation which was thankfully in our price bracket...we will not leave it so long beforre we return again.
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The Walshes
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Monday, September 12, 2011

The food I had was delicious, not michelin star food but it is not trying to be that. Its more like superb French family restaurant food. Atmosphere was good and staff charming. One other thing to mention is the wine list - for classed growth Bordeaux you pay not a lot more than you would at a wine merchant (I guess the restaurant bought the wine young and is marking up on that and not on current prices). 3 cheers for that - you can drink a very good bottle for £50. For that price you would get very average wine in most places. So all in all, a great experience as far as I am concerned.
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James Walker
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10
Sunday, May 08, 2011

As a french person visiting London, I felt very lucky to find on my way a brillant place to stop for lunch. Le Colombier is a very authentic french restaurant. The staff is very welcoming, the food truly delicious which made me feel very much at home. I will certainly go back again and will recommend it to all my friends.
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Francoise Pottecher
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10
Thursday, June 24, 2010

I was AGAIN at Le Colombier, but this time for lunch and i took their special Menu at just £19.00. For what we had it was fantastic.

The food is always spot on, the service is civilised and their wine list a dream.

What else can I say. It is a gem, a unique French paradise, you feel like you were in a Parisian brasserie with a group of old friends.

Can I recommend it to you, even at lunch time it is such a warm place.
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9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Thursday, March 11, 2010

I have been going to Le Colombier on a regular basis several time a year (it is my daughter's favourite restaurant), I am a foody and love eating and going out. I am always surprised by the constant quality of this French Brasserie.

The décor is spot on, the welcome from the Maitre 'd is neither over done but friendly and courteous. The staff is very well trained and you can always be confident of their advise.

La carte is very French in flavour and choice, although some dishes varies over the seasons it remains constant and you can be sure to find your favourites when you come back (Mine are La Salade de Crabe / Filet de Boeuf ou Steak Tartare / Crepes Suzette - My wife she LOVES the Cote de Veaux so deep and succulent)

La Carte des Vins in Superbe, some might seems over priced but for the quality it is a very fine, well balanced and affordable choice.

My daughter's is right it is also one of my favourites.

I WILL be back. Trust me it is worth it!
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Nicolas Dreyfus
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, February 23, 2010