Diners' Choice: French restaurants in West End London

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall French cuisine in West End London? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Pied à Terre

4.7

4.7 (413)

£41 and over

French

Fitzrovia

About the restaurant

Pied à Terre is London’s longest standing Michelin starred restaurant, having opened in 1991, and offers Omnivore, Vegetarian, Pescatarian and Plant-Based tasting menus. Wine, cocktail and Zero cocktail flights are designed to accompany the menus and an extensive wine list is also available. Lunch Complet and Lunch Express offers are available Thursday-Saturday.

The team at Pied à Terre prides themselves on outstanding and innovative food, informative yet relaxed and personable service, and one of the best wine cellars in the capital. In addition to an elegant dining room in the Fitzrovian townhouse, there are 3 private dining spaces.

Pied à Terre is owned and run by founder David Moore. Executive Chef Phil Kearsey is a Saucier, obsessed with the quality of his sauces which have incredible depth of flavour to accompany his modern British dishes with classical French technique. He is uncompromising in his use of hyper seasonal ingredients in the pursuit of culinary perfection.

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Sarah

Dined 7 days ago

We were accommodated very last minute without any fuss, the plant based tasting was incredible & we left feeling very full! Very thoughtful and creative cooking, worth the experience. Warm and inviting restaurant & staff!

64 Goodge Street

4.9

4.9 (556)

£41 and over

French

Fitzrovia

About the restaurant

64 Goodge Street is a new restaurant from Woodhead Restaurant Group, which opened in early August 2023. A former travel agent in our beloved Fitzrovia (64’s older siblings Portland and Clipstone are just round the corner), we were hugely excited by the opportunity this blank slate of a site afforded us.

We’ve been able to build from the bottom up, and therefore design every inch of space to meet our hope for 64 Goodge Street. Namely, that it is a space in which guests feel utterly taken care of.

We are open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. We very much hope to see you soon.

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JonathanVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Lovely meal. Accommodating service given one of our number had to duck out. Good wine list. Best Gruner V I’ve had. Lovely meal.

Otto's Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (904)

£26 to £40

French

Bloomsbury

About the restaurant

Otto's Signature dishes are Canard a la Presse, Homard a la Presse and Poularde de Bresse demi deuil.

Our private room seats up to 30 people.

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simon

Dined on 7 Dec 2024

Wonderful intimate restaurant fantastic menu and the food is amazing thank you

Gauthier Soho

4.8

4.8 (4586)

£41 and over

French

Soho

About the restaurant

Having earned a star within a year of opening Gauthier Soho, Alexis Gauthier is described by Zagat guide as "...one of the Best New French food destinations in London...". With an emphasis on vegetables in all dishes, Alexis provides a seasonal tasting menu with the best possible ingredients (British where possible) all 100% plant based. All served in a chic Soho Townhouse where the staff really make you feel special. There are also five private dining rooms for parties of all sizes.

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JemmaVIP

Dined 5 days ago

I cannot fault Gauthier. The food was truly exceptional and gets better every time we visit. The staff were very friendly. I value everything that Alexis Gauthier and Gauthier stands for - animal welfare and respect comes first - an extremely innovative and constantly evolving menu which delivers every time, without the need for cruelty to animals. A delicious tasting experience which always leaves me wanting more!

Saint Jacques

4.8

4.8 (600)

£41 and over

French

St. James's

About the restaurant

Richard Weiss, iconic restaurateur and sommelier, returns to London’s West End with Saint Jacques restaurant. A relaxed and discrete chic bistro setting, Saint Jacques makes the perfect venue for breakfast, a convivial lunch, early evening cocktail or intimate dinner to savour.

Bringing new life to St James’s with classic French dishes and modern creations, the Saint Jacques seasonal menu blends tradition and innovation to suit all tastes – from Richard’s legendary tableside prepared Steak Tartare to a decadent fondant au chocolat.

Saint Jacques’ interior amalgamates the characteristics of a warm traditional brasseries with a vibrant and fresh aesthetic. Key features include the light and airy main dining area, where the clean and organic design coupled with the floral artwork complements the local and seasonal ingredients used. Our French windows then open onto our courtyard, a tranquil oasis of a kind rarely found in Central London.

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WilliamVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Jacques is a rarity, a genuine French bistro where all the staff are actually French, and the cooking as well! Perfect for a business lunch or lunch with old friends with plenty of great wine!

Pavyllon

4.7

4.7 (306)

£25 and under

French

Mayfair

About the restaurant

Pavyllon London brings the artistry of multi-Michelin-starred French Chef Yannick Alléno to the heart of London. This fine yet approachable neighbourhood restaurant combines innovation and craftsmanship in every plate, creating a dining experience that is both sophisticated and unpretentious. Guests can enjoy front-row culinary theatre at the counter or soak in the vibrant atmosphere of Bar Antoine. Pavyllon London is a celebration of exquisite food, warm hospitality, and a lust for life.

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JUDITA

Dined 1 day ago

Impecable service. Exquisite food. Most wonderful Christmas meal.

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Hélène Darroze at The Connaught

4.7

4.7 (804)

£41 and over

French

Mayfair

About the restaurant

Hélène Darroze at The Connaught is an elegant expression of craft. Warm and intimate yet bold and modern, every element is bespoke – from the Pierre Yovanovitch interiors to Hélène’s personally tailored menus, grounded in seasonal British produce, infused with French flair and shaped around you.

Our Chef’s Table puts you metres from the inventiveness and precision of the Hélène Darroze kitchen. Talk to the chefs at the pass, enjoy one-of-a-kind service and witness culinary creativity first-hand.

And for a more personalised dining experience with a difference, embark on a journey into the ultimate exploration of The Connaught wines at The Sommelier’s Table. Led by your private sommelier and accompanied by perfectly matched, Michelin-starred dishes, this is a truly bespoke dining experience.

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CathyVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Fabulous experience overall, with a great veggie menu. I would just note that I don’t always want a full tasting menu, even the shorter 5 courses is a LOT of food! And the price point puts it firmly in the ‘occasional treat’ bracket.

L'Artiste Muscle

4.6

4.6 (429)

£25 and under

French

Mayfair

About the restaurant

Authentic French Bistro & Wine Bar Serving traditional dishes reflecting the heart of France. In the hidden gem of Shepherd Market, Mayfair

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Thomas

Dined on 17 Dec 2024

Very enjoyable experience good service no fuss over our mistakenly 'corked' wine order and all very pleasant. As a simple French brasserie it fulfils all expectations perfectly and has been one of my favourites since circa 1978! Long may it remain so...

L'Escargot

4.7

4.7 (671)

£26 to £40

French

Soho

About the restaurant

L'Escargot is London's oldest and most celebrated French restaurant serving classic French provincial dishes. It also has a great cocktail bar with reasonably priced cocktails and all day dining. Upstairs in the cocktail Bar there are live music acts every weekend.

The restaurant has welcomed luminaries such as Coco Chanel, Charles de Gaulle, Maurice Chevalier, Laurence Olivier, Lucien Freud and Francis Bacon. Princess Diana was a regular and to this day the restaurant is the home of many celebrated personalities.

It is located close to all the major West-End theatres, which makes it an excellent pre and post theatre dining spot.

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Wai

Dined 7 days ago

The food was delicious and the set lunch was amazing value. The service was friendly. Would definitely return.

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4.6

4.6 (3951)

£41 and over

French

Marylebone

About the restaurant

The epitome of elegance, Orrery is in the heart of charming Marylebone with a beautiful interior by Sagrada. Featuring iconic arched windows, Orrery London also has majestic views of Marylebone Church Gardens from the tranquil summer rooftop terrace.

Previously of Michelin-starred Mirabelle, Orrery restaurant Chef Patron Igor Tymchyshyn showcases exceptional French creations.

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ChrisVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing service, intimate and romantic setting, our favourite. We’ll be be coming back for years to come! C

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