Langan's Bistro

My wife & I were recommended this place by a local, thank you! We pitched up on spec & had a wonderful meal, with lots of banter with the wait staff. A week later we were in London again & went back there. You can't beat that!
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Stephen Procter
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Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Monday, April 13, 2009

Loved this place!!!! The food is great, simple Euro Bistro food, well cooked, well seasoned and well thought out.

Full of atmosphere, slightly faded glamour with original art on the walls.

The staff were fab during dinner (service, stories, explanations of the food and histroy of the restaurant) and really helpful and accomodating pre-booking. Two vegetarians, one lactose intolerant and one garlic intolerant all catered for with no bother at all.

The staff were attentive without being over the top so it lends itself to a memorable night for a special occasion but without being stuffy ......

Will definately go back, i fact have tried to book a couple of time since. Feels like you've found a little London gem!
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Food 8 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Thursday, January 22, 2009

We went on a rainy wednesday evening so the place was quiet, although certainly not empty. It's an intimate spot and whilst it is dated, it has a certain charm, perhaps because it has not been modernised to death. I remarked that it looked like the sort of place one always hopes to find tucked away somewhere in Paris (but never actually do).

The service was excellent throughout; unobtrusive but efficient, talkative when we asked questions, humorous but professional.

The gravadlax and the squid starters were excellent. The ham with figs and chilli was somewhat over-spiced, but not unpleasant. When the main courses arrived, the Cod, the kidneys and the duck confit were all lauded. I ordered goulash which was delicious. If it had any fault at all, it was that it was slightly over-abundant, which is a rare (and fairly cheeky) criticism. We accompanied the meal with, and enjoyed, a very reasonably priced spanish red wine.

The ladies somehow managed to find room for a dessert and chose crumble and custard. If speed and intensity of consumption is any indicator of quality, this was excellent.

The meal worked out at £35 a head including service and was well worth it. I have no reservations in recommending this place.
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IB
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Food 7 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 9
Thursday, March 27, 2008

My word, no feedback since mine! Well fourth time since then: first and foremost the service is probably one of the best in London, consistently exemplary and indiscriminate; delicious starter of sardines was huge consisting of 3 fat fresh fish; the sirloin steak as main was more generic but perfectly medium rare and the sublime cheesecake was enough for two. No Victor Meldrews here allowed, at less than £30.00 a head, an absolute no brainer!
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bellaphon
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Food 7 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 0
Friday, March 14, 2008

Went with a couple of friends last weekend. With a budget of around £30 per head, this place seems ideal. My starter of Black Pudding and Bacon salad was good, however my Lemon Sole in Dill sauce was sadly reminiscent of a supermarket ready meal. The other two were more complimentary with their choice of dishes, especially Langan's signature Choc pudding.Service was pretty much exemplary and efficient, atmosphere was 'bistroy' and not at all stuffy and as for value, you'll need to be a Victor Meldrew in order to thump it.
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bellaphon
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Food 6 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Sunday, November 26, 2006