Comptoir Gascon

I have just had a very disappointing lunch at this restaurant. Scallops served on stone cold potatoes (for £12.50 - which admittedly is our fault for asking if we could have a starter from the set menu a la carte without checking the price!), followed by a cassoulet that was boiled almost dry. A pity, as the menu sounded wonderful, and they clearly use great ingredients.

Possibly they have better kitchen staff in the evening, but I can't recommend lunch based on today's experience.
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Russ - View all reviews by this user
6 Overall rating
Food 5 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 2
Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Small bistro with a nice ambience and the staff are friendly and quite knowledgeable. We weren't bowled over by the welcome or service but it was efficient.

The menu is short and very French. I had lamb shoulder - good flavour but a bit chewy and fatty. There were some bits I couldn't eat.

My friend had cod with aubergine puree which she liked. We shared duck fat chips - great, and some greens - bit tasteless with a strange sauce that we couldn't really work out.

The dessert menu was quite long but the chocolate delice and the vanilla cheesecake were both lovely.

Prices were fairly average for a venue like this in London but seemed a bit steep for what we ultimately got. Overall, a good meal but very rich and the next day I really felt like I'd over-indulged.
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cut2quick - View all reviews by this user
6 Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 6
Wednesday, June 15, 2011

cosy, informal restaurant with great duck dishes. would definitely recommend.
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evrim - View all reviews by this user
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Had dinner here last night and although the food was as good as always the place came up short in atmosphere and service.

Piggy treats to start were good and a bargain at £7 (more than enough for 2 to share). Mains were good, however side dishes impressed more ( duck fat chips & the carrot/artichoke puree). All washed down with a good bottle of red for £19.

Service as far as taking orders or bringing food out was fine but between the four waiting staff there was not a hint of a smile all night and no extra effort was made.

Overall good value for money.
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Chris - View all reviews by this user
7 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 8
Wednesday, April 29, 2009

I love French food, probably the best in the world by a long mile (and I am Italian).

However the food here is just ok, it could be better if it was not so overly priced.

You could overlook the price is the service was excellent but unfortunately it is not.

Overall you feel a bit disappointed when you leave the restaurant because it could be really nice but it seems there is not real effort.
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Mauro - View all reviews by this user
4 Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 4
Thursday, March 05, 2009

I had lunch in the restaurant on Friday 20th February. I was warmly welcomed and had a fine starter of pork charcuterie with very drinkable house wine. My main course, cassoulet, however, was noting like the real thing and consisted only of butter beans, two English sausages, and a very dry duck leg served in a shallow platter. I couldn't believe I was in a French restaurant.
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Colin Stuart - View all reviews by this user
7 Overall rating
Food 5 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 5
Monday, February 23, 2009

nice environment, good food but definitely prices TOO HIGH for the stuff you eat.

We spent 50 pounds each to have a ridicule starter, a small main course and a dessert to share. Moreover you have to pay 12,5% of service.
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barbara
5 Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 1
Sunday, February 15, 2009