Galvin Bistrot de Luxe

Amazing lunch. Pig's trotter was the best! Pear tarte tatin a must. Portions were generous, which was really satisfying. Service was slow due to a busy saturday lunch hour. Waiter was genuinely attentive when available. Will come back again.
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Me
8 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Thursday, October 29, 2009

My husband and I went here for our anniversary and had a lovely night. The food was delicious; I really enjoyed my main of monkfish cheeks with ginger beurre blanc and a watercress salad, but it paled into significance next to the nicest tarte tatin I have ever eaten. Very glad I left room for dessert.

We chose our own wine, but asked for recommendations for dessert wines and they matched our choices very well. Our waiter was very charming and happy to chat about Nantes football club (of all things!). My only slight quibble would be the wait we had before being shown to our table - half an hour, even though we had booked. We spent it very pleasantly in the downstairs bar with a drink, but don't book a later sitting if you're in a rush. Having said that, we were pleasantly surprised to get a table booking only the day before, and I suppose a half-hour wait is the price you pay if you book at short notice in a restaurant as busy as this.

So to sum up, the food, decor, atmosphere and service are all great; you may have to wait a little for your table, but on our experience, it'll be worth it.
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Anna - View all reviews by this user
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Friday, September 18, 2009

Came here Thursday night for the first time. We went down to 'Le Bar' for a few drinks before we sat down for our meal & the Head Bartender Jafor made us some amazing cocktails as aperitifs, the recipe concocted on the spot just for us, how wonderful!! The food was fantastic and the service during the meal was brilliant, but the waiters could have a better grasp of the english language. The head bartender also recomended us some fantastic wines to match with each course of our meal, he got it spot on!! Head bartender/somellier in one, what a package! We've never met anyone with as much drinks knowledge for a 23yr old (and i work in the industry!)

The place was lively and the atmosphere fantastic, with it being busy and bustling with customers packed to the rafters amongst the dark wood interior. And not to forget the price of the meal was very reasonable.

We had a fantastic time and we shall definitely be coming back very soon. Would definitely reccomend this place to every one.

And thanks to the Head Bartender for making it such a brilliant time.
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Andrew Web
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Monday, August 24, 2009

I had an early evening meal last night at Galvin Bistrot from the three course fixed priced menu (£17.50).We both had the vichysoise soup-very delicate and garnished with small cubes of potato & leeks then showered with chives, a fantastic way to begin on a warm night.

For main we both could not resist the grilled calfs liver,served with lovely tender broad beans,bacon & the most silky mash potato I have ever eaten.We finished off with home made yogurt with summer berries.

I have to say that the service was really friendly and attentive & its so nice not to be treated second class just because your eating of the cheaper menu option.

This must be one of the best bargains in London,I can not wait to return & shall be telling all my freinds.Well done !
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Catherine
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, July 22, 2009