Le Saint Julien

my husband and I spent a great evening at Le Saint Julien. The food was fantastic and the atmosphere was highly enjoyable. There is only one thing we are very sorry about: we could not try everything there! Will definitely go there again.
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Elena
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, December 13, 2007

Fantastic atmosphere, service, food and drinks! Will return.

Only advice: try and go when is busy (lunch times and early evenings are a bit quiet).
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Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Absolutely fantastic both regarding the food and service. The only down side I can imagine that it is closed on saturday!
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meer
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Thursday, August 23, 2007

A fantastic little restaurant and a brilliant find. My husband and I had our wedding reception lunch here earlier this year for about 30 people. The staff were very attentive and friendly and the food was amazing. We sat drinking, eating and chatting for hours, the atmosphere was great.

We will definitely be going back again soon.
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Mr & Mrs Wyatt
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Monday, August 13, 2007

A first class restaurant. I went with my girlfriend to celebrate a special occasion and we were both highly impressed.

The French staff were attentive, unobtrusive and professional - just the way you want them to be when you're chatting away amongst yourselves. The decor was tasteful and light but the main thing was the food. My bouillabaisse was excellent but the main courses of honey glazed duck and particularly the rabbit were stunning. Tasty desserts too we had a beautiful raspberry crème caramel and a thick chocolate thingy with white chocolate source.

I guess you could say I’m a fan.
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James
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Friday, August 10, 2007

I first went to this restaurant for lunch the week that it opened. I haven't been able to stop since! The food is fabulous value for the City, with the added bonus of being tucked away in Smithfields, making it slightly quieter than other parts of the square mile.

Francois is a wonderfully generous host, and the service is polite & charming. The food is wonderful quality also - slabs of steak, crispy frites, fat mussels, silky foie gras, fresh fish... I can't rate it highly enough!
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Melissa
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, February 12, 2007

I took my wife here for the first time for lunch. The place certainly has an atmosphere which makes you feel as though you were in Paris. I had Soup with Pistou as a starter. It was a very generous portion and piping hot too. White beans and carrots, parmesan and pistou....spoon after spoon after spoon! It was delicious. My wife had a large portion of pate with a side salad and caramelised onion pickle. I didn't try it, but she assured me it was good. My next course was sea bass which came nicely browned on a shallow pond of butter. Again, it was generous and very tasty. My wife had Rabbit casserole. I tried that and it was very moist and tender. There was a crust on the skim which was faintly citrusy in flavour. No wine, just water and no coffee. The only slight criticism I would make is that the waitress appeared to be indifferent to us. I complimented the food and received no reaction, when she took our card to pay for the meal she seemed more interested in what was going on behind her. I did notice though that if you were a regular, you were treated like long lost members of the family. However, all in all, I shall return .....and maybe I'll be greeted like family after a while.
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Peter T
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Food 8 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, December 05, 2006

When in London, my wife and I always enjoy having dinner at the Le Saint Julien.

Fantastic french cooking, and very friendly service. Even the french owner of the restaurant stops by to say hello, and to make sure everything is OK. A very nice personal touch.

My wife and I highly recommend this great eating establisment.

GJS Wendesday November 8, 2006
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Gerald J. Susmarski
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Friday, December 01, 2006

Francois the French proprieter is the most excellent host and chef and takes extra effort to make everyone feel comfortable and at ease. After using the restaurant to take clients for dinners and lunches, we recently hired out the place for a 40th birthday on a saturday night, there were 45 people and the night was magical. The staff made no mistakes, the food all arrived on time and was fantastic, the wine choice is very extensive and the whole experience was one that 45 people will never forget. This is truly a hidden gem in London and a place that once you have been you will recommend to everyone you know and will always return to. I can not insist enough that you must try this place out, small restaurants in London need our support if they are to stay reasonably priced.
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Lee Pidgeon - Director THS Resourcing Limited
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, November 09, 2006

A fnatastic find - real french bistro food and not too expensive considering its location.

I like a restaurant where the chef comes out and chats and remembers you from the first visit!

Don't miss the lavender creme brulee
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Ashley - View all reviews by this user
Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, September 26, 2006