L'Absinthe

Joins my list of favourite restaurants and I look forward to returning soon. Great value wine list, simple but delicious food (especially puddings) and lovely staff. All very French and thoughtfully decorated. It's difficult to have a better meal for the price (~£80) in London. Comparable to Andrew Edmunds in many ways.
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Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Thursday, July 03, 2008

Situated opposite the excellent Princess of Wales pub in Chalcott Road this is not simply a bistro but also a wine shop where owner and Maitre, D' J-C Slowik (or JC to his many supporters) is able to showcase and share his passion for wine. JC, as many will know, has formerly been seen up front in many of Marco Pierre-White's London restaurants and brings more than just his learning’s from there to L’Absinthe.
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Andy Daniels
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Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, June 10, 2008

This is a lovely local restaurant with excellent and friendly service and a fantastic cosy atmosphere. It is very reasonably priced which is such a change from the usual London restaurants. The night I was there, it was absolutely packed and buzzing and yet the waiters had time to smile and be friendly. The food is simple but delicious bistro fare, perfect for an informal night out. I will definitely be back.
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Food 6 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, May 29, 2008