Claude Bosi at Bibendum

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   Peter

   London

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We had the 7 course New Year’s Eve menu with 6 wine pairings. We omitted the optional cheese course. Before we started on the Jerusalem Artichoke we had 6 amusement bouches in 3 servings, including the famous Bibendum egg. The artichoke, paired with a dry sherry, was followed by a Poached Gillardeau Oyster paired with a Swiss wine. The oyster was succulent. This was followed by a Mousseline of Dover Sole in a delicate champagne sauce paired with a 2007 Drapier Reserve Brut champagne which was excellent. We then had a Ravioli containing an egg yolk with white truffle and paired with an oaked Sonoma Chardonnay. The Ravioli was exquisite. The main course was Fallow Deer Rossini which was beautifully rare and tender. It was paired with a 2003 Languedoc - Roussilon which unfortunately had thrown and needed to be filtered. It was, however, an excellent wine. The palate cleanser was New Season Citrus and Chestnut and the desert an elaborately prepared Black Forest paired with a 2017 Valpolicella Classico which complemented it perfectly. We saw in the New Year with a complimentary glass of champagne. The service was smooth and attentive throughout without being obtrusive, and the Sommelier had a comprehensive knowledge of the wines. The tables are well spaced to maintain privacy and there was unobtrusive background music. Overall an excellent, if expensive, experience.
   

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   Antonio

   Miami

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Overall very good cuisine and service, wine list excellent… small details missing in service for two stars category
   

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   Andre

   London

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   When to celebrate my wife's birthday and was not disappointed. Entered via the oyster bar as I did not know they had one but the wait staff quickly showed me to the correct entrance where we were greeted by two of the friendliest people in London. The room was almost empty as it was a Monday but the decor was simple and elegant. We were shown the drinks menu and their wine encyclopedia (as the list was so huge it can't be called a list) which in my opinion is the only negative I found as I don't care how much you love wine it's impossible to select without the sommelier's help, but is choice was perfect. The food came out quickly and each item built on the last. We wanted to try the special roast chicken so the waiter suggested we get the 3 course as the chicken comes as 2 courses and 7 would not be a good option. Safe to say after the 3rd course we were all full and could bearly finish the chicken (but as it was so perfectly cooked we had to) the prawn starter and Cod were the stand out items for me but I will also say the venison was top tier and don't be put off by the black pudding as it was to die for (and I dislike black pudding normally) all in all a great meal and restaurant that I will visit again.
   

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   Robbie

   VIP

   London

   22 reviews

   5.0

   22 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   An unusually impressive restaurant. As a double Michelin you know the food will be exceptional, and it is - amazing work M. Bosi. But it’s the entire team and service level (professional, friendly, knowledgeable and unpretentious) that makes this venue a stand out. Quirky deco surroundings, great and diverse wine cellar and cute nods to Michelin throughout. A wonderful, memorable and delicious evening. Highly recommend.
   

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   Lee

   London

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   As always the food was fabulous, but the service was not as good as normal. The service lacked its usual finesse
   

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   Egidio

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Exceptional experience , delicious pheasant and cod - wine pairing perfect!
   

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   Jeff

   Greater Boston

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   An extraordinary experience. Watching the kitchen hum is artistry in motion. Simply perfect.
   

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   JOAO

   London

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Delicious food, full of flavours and excellent presentation. Great service. The dining room was barely heated and the environment coincided with the cold that was felt. Either way, it's one of those restaurants that is worth it and you want to go back again.
   

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   Olivier

   London

   24 reviews

   3.0

   24 reviews

   Dined on 21 December 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food is well presented and the service is really good, all waiters are very friendly and with the right dose of informality to make the experience a relaxed one. How we the food is fairly bland and lacks punch
   

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    Simon

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    We went for the Tastes of the Season 3 course set menu and three of us had one of everything. There wasn't a bad dish amongst them.
    

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