Bouchon Racine in London

Incredibly surprising to find a restaurant in London that is capable of being such a level above most French restaurants in France. We feel the quality of the products, the homemade work. Perfectly executed classics, definitely worth doing. And above all, don t leave without trying the crème caramel!

Always wonderful, love BR so much. Thanks as ever and happy new year to the best team in London!

I visited your restaurant with friends and ot did not disappoint the food was amazing and really tasty we all had the best time and would definitely be back and will tell everyone about the amazing food and service

The calf brain is a must-try

Fantastic birthday dinner, staff very friendly and food is some of the best in London!

Good food great people lovely atmosphere

Bit loud for me, food was not that great

A true surprise, and a delightful one at that. Booked last min. Outstanding friendly service, and the duck was simply exquisite! Would recommend to everyone. Also hugely cosy!

A reunion lunch with old friends from university. Food, wine, service all just as it should be. Relatively relaxed, informal, bistro type vibe, but food/wine/service elevated to levels far higher than appearances might suggest.

Everything here was fantastic - great food, great atmosphere and great service. The rabbit in mustard sauce was outstanding. I don t even like crème caramel but the one here seems to achieve a texture that is almost creamier than cream - if that s even possible. Do NOT skip it! Only downside is it is quite pricey, but not bad value for the quality.

The most amazing food cooked to perfection , the staff were so lovely and very attentive. We will be back again soon

Expensive hotel and best food Vegetarian options: All good Dietary restrictions: All good Parking: Alll good Kid-friendliness: All good Wheelchair accessibility: All good

Go here if you havent yet.. Not fantastic choice for the vegans.... Reincarnation of a fave from the past.. Bloody good! Food : 5/5 |

Good environment,10/10 food, highly recommend for people all over. Fills you up and very tasty

Excellent service and food

Cheaper than taking the Eurostar and probably better in every way. Perfection!

I have been a few times and never disappointed. I have followed Henry Harris since the original Racine in Knightsbridge. His cooking has always been top notch. His new incarceration of Racine definitely hits the spot. Impeccable French food, very nice dining room and super helpful staff

Upmarket French cuisine

Vegetarian options: Very few vegetarian options Kid-friendliness: Not kid friendly Recommended dishes Duck Breast, Rabbit in Mustard Sauce, French Fries, Crème Caramel, Egg Mayonnaise with Anchovies and Steak Tartare, Ham and Celeriac Remoulade, Escargot Recommendation for vegetarians

We had an amazing meal here. The rabbit in mustard sauce was exceptional. The staff talked us through the menu choices and were knowledgeable and friendly. We will return for sure!

Incredible! I keep going back, this is my favourite restaurant in London. Unfussy, excellent food with service to match. Bearnaise sauce and chicken liver pâté were particular highlights So good that we had to order all the desserts!

The magret de canard and the creme caramel were perfect. The prince de paris and the steak tartare were good too. Can t wait to go back and try the rest of the dishes.

very very high quality of food , really delicious, fresh ingredients

Had all the vegetarian options. Which for french restaurants can be very hit and miss! But this was excellent. The staff were lovely and I couldnt fault the service. I had a train I couldnt miss, and they rushed me through an amazing creme caramel, so I wouldnt miss out!

Wow! We came here for a work dinner- hands down the best French restaurant in the UK! Lovely relaxed service, reasonably priced wine list and outstanding food. Thank you again!

Utterly exceptional...faultless...a complete treat and incredibly well-priced for the quality you get. Staff are so knowledgable and patient. Food is served at the perfect speed, utterly worth the hype.

The food is as brilliant as can be. It is special. It is genuine. It is comforting. The ambiance and the vibe is great. The wine glasses are shocking though, and the randomness of who does and does not get proper glasses when ordering a bottle is bad. If your food is this good and goes well with wine, and you have a nice wine list, get proper glasses.

Classic French done very well!!

Excellent cosy French bistro above a nice pub. Quality of the food is top notch and cooked with brio at reasonable prices good wine selection. My favorite spot in London for friend and business diner.

Food was good but the foie gras spinach is a joke, don t order it. It had cero taste and the texture was too liquid. Such a shame.

Wow-ness

great place, well be back for sure!

Such a lovely place to eat if you can get a table. The food is delicious - get the cote du boeuf! Service was friendly too and loved the interior.

Lovely atmosphere for a relaxed dinner with friends, amazing food

Bouchon Racine has been on my list for a while finally got a table for lunch and it was beyond expectations! Friendly and knowledgeable staff went through a whole board of menu with us and explained everything to help us with the order. Nothing was rushed. The sunlight after the rain streams through the transparent skylight, filling the space with a gentle warmth. Time felt went pass slower here. Food was impressive, we had Beef tartare, monk fish and the rabbit with a mustard sauce. For dessert, we had the crème caramel and the apricot tart. Menu change frequently based on seasonal ingredients and chef s design. So definitely wanna come back and try something different next time.

2nd time. Exceptional. Dont be a glutton, the food is very rich and you may overdo it! Food : 5/5

Excellent French restaurant in London A kind of classic bistro. Traditional dishes are excellently executed. We ate a tomato salad, with green beans and anchovies, which was refreshing. Green orzo dish, pasta in the shape of rice, cooked like risotto, in a green sauce with chanterelle mushrooms. One of the tastiest dishes Ive eaten! Simply excellent Fillet steak, in a classic sauce, and veal liver were excellent The desserts included a rich chocolate mousse, an excellent caramel cream with plum in Armaneck, and an almond and apricot cake that we got at the houses expense. All are delicious We drank wines by the glass - both a young Pinot Noir and a full-bodied Bordeaux. The service was professional, friendly and excellent The meal is not cheap, but the value for the price is excellent. Highly recommended

Starters, mains, and desserts impressed. The rabbit, cod, veal, and beef were delicious. The only minor point was the jambon de Bayonne, which was less tender and tasty than expected.

Hidden gem

exquisite! that rabbit was heaven, service so gorgeous

Brilliant. French food done perfectly. Great knowledgeable staff. Love it

Just had a lovely meal here. The food was lovely. Mustard sauce had a nice kick in the celeriac and rabbit. Staff was lovely. We are really happy we found it.

Superb. Good value. Top notch service, atmo, food and wine.

Came with family to celebrate a birthday. Friendly service, big exciting chalk boards, starters £18 and up, mains £26 and up mainly downhill from there Starters mostly disappointing: Steak tartare was muddy and lacking finesse - think beef mince gone brown with a few capers thrown in, nothing fresh or delicate about it, and served warm on one of the hottest days of the year. Could not finish - £26 Tina carpaccio was just odd - fatty unappetising slices in weird fruity marinade - £29.50 Herrings - bland at £12.50 Half dozen oysters fresh and lovely, but no skill to prepare - £26 Chicken liver pâté was delightful - chef s grandmother s 50 year old recipe. They had better not lose that one, otherwise they would be in real trouble. Mains considerably better - duck sharing plate £78, rabbit £26.50, calves liver £34 were decent (esp. calves liver) but contorni pretty awful. Deserts were ok but nothing special special. Butter, bread, olives, water etc. all dutifully charged, plus £35 corkage, £75 for magnum. And of course 12.5% optional (if slightly embarrassingly undeserved) service charge slapped on top. An ok experience, but not much generosity of hospitality, and certainly not an experience I would wish to repeat.

As good as they say.

Absolutely delicious food and a very reasonable wine list. This is what all restaurants should aspire to.

Attentive service. They come to you with a huge slate with hand written items and take care to explain all of them :) Nice and cosy atmosphere. I really love this place. Food really stands out. Smaller portions but very richly prepared, amazing bread, lots of meat options. Truly authentic French as far as I can tell :)

Great service and food, highly recommended.

What a place, we had a very memorable meal. Faultless

Words fail me as to how good this place is. Henry Harris is a deity - all the classics, good daily specials, amazing wine list. If I would improve one thing it s answering the phone or email enquiries - but really such a tiny thing ..don t go! Then I can go more often

Never felt more taken care of by any other establishment. Hats off to the waiter who translated literally the whole menu to me and making sure I ordered the right items as it was my first foray into French cuisine. The veal in particular was exquisite. Thank you Bouchon Racine :) will be back the next time I visit London!

Everything was delicious. Best French food I ve had in London.

My best experience in London! The food was beyond expectation. Everyone in service very nice and attentive. It was great overall. Booking a table is very hard, but don t lose hope. If you call the restaurant they might help you for later months. The food is typical to Lyonnaise cuisine and delicious. I tried the veal (seasonal main), beef tartare, cheese and salad and 2 different puddings. I thought the meal was already the best, but believe me you haven t had crem caramel before. It can t be this good!! Looking forward to my next visit.

I kept walking past it thinking no, that cant be it, thats a pub... Once the final member of our dining party had pushed through the confusion to climb the stairs up to Bouchon Racine, we had the most spectacular sharing-style French meal seated around a round table in the middle of the restaurant, with the unmistakable buzz of London pints on a warm summers day rising from the street below. Every starter was a hit, but the Coombeshead Farm Mangalitza (platter of cured pork meat) and chicken liver pate accompanied by the most beautiful bread I can remember tasting were highlights. For mains we opted for a series of sharing dishes, from cote de boeuf to assiette du Bouchon (a kind of platter of chicken and pork on lentils) to the best end of lamb. A superb meat feast. Finally, a taste of several desserts finished the meal brilliantly (though I could easily have eaten the apricot and almond tart all by myself). Wonderful experience, and all the buzz is well deserved.

I d give it more stars if that was possible. Hands down the best restaurant in London. Outstanding food, outstanding service, nice and charming, a hidden treasure!

Food was ok, not impressive. Service and atmosphere are both standard, but in comparison the price is surprisingly high!

This could be the very best French restaurant I have ever been to. Incredible food, wonderful intimate setting found up the stairs of an unassuming pub. Just brilliant in every way

This is without a doubt the best french restaurant in the UK . I love it. Food service and ambiance all brilliant.

Amazing member of staff who talked us through the menu because of an allergy. Great restaurant!

Six stars! An absolutely faultless meal in charming surroundings. Pure joy! Food

It s understandable why it s so popular Because it s really delicious~ Highly recommend beef cheek and beef tongue The appetizer of raw beef is also delicious The most important caramel brûlée. Please order it. Eating it makes you forget to leave Oh, by the way, the red wine recommended by the waiter also went well with the meal we ordered. In conclusion, this is a restaurant that will keep me coming back!

I must say, the best place Ive been in London so far! It feels like Im dining in a petit restaurant in France, because the food, wine and atmosphere are marvelous. The staff is very friendly, up for some jokes and have great knowledge of their assortment. Amazing steak tartare! Absolutely loved it and I will recommend it to anyone whos visiting London!

Amazing Lyonnaise food. Its a small place with nice atmosphere. We had a good service. Definitely want to come back.

Finally got to try Bouchon Racine and can certainly understand why it is always booked out! Menu is quite big on meats. We tried all the classic dishes, and everything was brilliantly seasoned. Loved the creamed spinach with foie gras and wish we had more fries or bread to finish it up. But the crème caramel was definitely a showstopper. Would have gotten seconds, it is the best crème caramel we ve ever had. Service was warm and friendly, staff were all very welcoming and ready to give honest recommendations if you ask!

A really cosy little restaurant, with a small but flavoursome menu. Staff are very friendly and prices range from mid to high. Worth a visit if you enjoy French cuisine.

These two know how to do restaurants and they know how to do French. A menu full of classics - think rabbit in mustard sauce, kidneys, escargot and celeriac remoulade - of the type sometimes difficult to find when you re actually in France. Lovely.

Totally lived up to my expectation if not better!! Everything was delicious - the best end veal with the morels sauce was the highlight of the night. The meat was so tender and juicy, paired perfectly with the creamy sauce. Staff service was excellent we were unfortunately late due to the breakdown of the tube but the staff made sure that we were not rushed and enjoyed every single dish.

Loved everything about our lunch. Absolutely Cant wait to return Food : 5/5

Is this the best French restaurant in London. Probably. And very reasonable.

Glorious, fine French food. And excellent value. Rabbit with smoked bacon and mustard sauce is a classic. Good wine list:

Fantastic restaurant, wonderful food and exceptional service.

Great food and nice service. A bit overpriced. Food

I celebrated my 60th birthday last night in this amazing restaurant on recommendation of my lovely daughter. We had most beautiful evening anyone can wish for. Food was delicious ( as my daughter s boyfriend is French) and he said this was as good as anywhere in France! Atmosphere is nice, relaxed and warm- very French. Service was absolutely great! Guy who explained menu ( wrongly we didn t ask his name), but he might be a Manager was so knowledgeable, easy to ask for anything. Absolute class! If you have a chance, this is must in London. Not easy to book a table, but don t give up, it s sooo worth it!

Just a perfect restaurant. The room is pretty, the service is warm, light-hearted, efficient and knowledgeable. We were well advised throughout on food and wine choices, all with a light touch. The atmosphere is relaxed. And the food was all delicious. We had the steak tartare, veal chop, rabbit in mustard sauce, chips and (the crowning glory!) pot de creme aux griottines. We couldnt fault a thing. Even the baguette and butter was exceptionally good. Arrived early and had a drink beforehand in the great pub downstairs. We loved the old Racine, which closed a few years ago, and are thrilled to find this new and beautiful version.

Great menu, food and service, in a lovely setting!

Up an unassuming staircase in a Farringdon pub lies London s hottest new French restaurant. Getting a reservation was hard work, but it really paid off. The food and service in the small and cosy bistro is really good. Nice steak tartare, but the rabbit with bacon and mustard sauce was the showstopper. Good chips too. Dessert was probably the least impressive part of the meal, but the other courses made up for it. Service was excellent, and the staff were very friendly and helpful in choosing wines, refilling glasses and so on. As a constructive feedback, I would like to see more wines on sale by the glass. They had only 4 reds and 5 whites by the glass. Hope to be back soon.

Just sensational, quintessential French Bouchon in Londres - great job

Gorgeous food; great wines; warm, relaxed service... if I could eat here every day, I would!

Oustanding food with B lovely staff.

Everything was great ... They really know how to cook..! The service was also great...

Memorable food, charming staff, friendly attractive environment. A must if you havent been yet. Expensive and parking in the evening almost impossible.

We had possibly the best meal either of us have had in years with you today. We have both spent a lot of time in France, and I fell in love with the Bouchons of Lyon years ago, but to find an authentic Bouchon in London is just incredible. Not only was the food superb, but the atmosphere was just lovely, and the staff and service perfect. What a glorious way to spend an afternoon. We thank you, and we will be back. Glorious!

I went for lunch with my family. Such a great experience. The service was fantastic and the food was exquisite. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough.

We went for lunch last week, our second visit in the last month. The first visit didn t enthral us, possibly my choices from the menu didn t help. We wanted to give it a second chance. As before there was a warm welcome on entering. The service was excellent and, this time, the food was near perfect. Good choice of dishes from the blackboard menu and if needed helpful advice from the staff. I ve given four stars but would like to have made it 4.9 stars. The loss of 0.1 is solely down to only offering coffee at the end of the meal. Tea is not available. That said highly recommend Bouchon Racine. We will be going again.

If you see the roast chicken for two... Order it!!!

For a restaurant with such good reviews I was shocked at how badly it was staffed. Wine was served warm, Had to ask to be served. Food was poorly cooked with a first course of steak tartare being poorly seasoned and bland. The main of rabbit being uneditable with a sauce that tasted like a tube of frenchs mustard has been smothered over it so the delicate flavour of the meal was non-existent.

Beautiful food, fantastic wine in a perfect setting. Special thanks to Gilles X

On Saturday afternoon, we tried our luck for lunch at a popular French restaurant in London. The uber driver couldn t drop us off in front of the restaurant because of construction so we walked the rest of the way. There were hundreds of people shouting and what seemed like a protest in the same direction we were headed. But, as we got closer to the big crowd, we realised it was a tailgate party in front of a pub for the fans of the Luton Football club. They were really loud and cheering pridefully for their team prior to the game. It was a big game as a win would move them to the Premier League next season. So we finally made our way into restaurant on the second level. Bouchon Racine was opened last October but they had a cult following for the chef. We were met at the front door by Dave. We told him we didn t have a reservation and that we came a long way to try the food. The restaurant has a few empty tables waiting for the guests to arrive and Dave was doing his best to see if there were any no shows or cancellations but people were still making their way to the restaurant. Desperately hoping for some sort of miracle, Dave suddenly had an idea. He rushed out to the stairs area and quickly came back with a small table and two chairs. He found a corner to place the intimate table and we were set! Dave brought over a chalkboard with a full hand written menu, he went over each item from the starters to desserts with extreme detail. We decide on the Tomato French bean anchovies salad and Chicken liver pate to start. It went so well with the red wine Peter, our server, recommended us. For the mains, we went with the John dory mousserons leeks noir de bigorre ham and the Lamb chops wilted escarole rosemary garlic piment. The lamb dish reminded us of the mutton chops at the famous Keens Steakhouse in NYC. It was absolutely devine. Of course we had to have the Creme caramel armagnac prune for dessert, it was so creamy. A French meal would not be completed without a coffee and a glass of Armagnac. Everything was so good, that we couldnt help but to look again and again at the chalkboard menu, thinking of what we could have tried. Haha Thank you Dave and Peter for your genuine hospitality.

Surpassed all expectations which were high. Service wonderful, down to earth, prompt, friendly. Food devine. Want to go at least monthly put purse won t allow. Happy Anniversary Hubby xx

Gilles, our waiter, was beyond wonderful. Excellent recommendations and service. Third time back and it seems to get better each time. Highly recommend. Favourite restaurant in London!

We adore this restaurant and have been here many times. The warm, friendly staff serve delectable French country cuisine. While the dishes are a bit rich -- dont plan on holding firmly to your diet! -- theyre worth every last, luscious calorie! We will be returning soon.

Better than most in Lyon. A smidge warm and the blackboards keep falling over. Thats as bad as it gets. Rabbit in mustard sauce the best thing Ive eaten all year. Not crazy expensive.

Very simple bistro with excellent food and service. Lots of choice on the menu. A relaxed atmosphere We will definitely be back Food : 5/5 |

One of the best meals I ve had in the UK

Life affirming duck with lentils- I wish it was on the menu more often.

Believe the Critics hyperbole. They are right. Bouchon Racine is exceptional. We spent a very pleasant Friday afternoon. Oysters and Champagne, Asparagus, Steak Tartare, Veal Chop with Gorgonzola, Lamb Rump, Pot au Crème. Great value wines by the glass. All outstanding, knocking spots off tourist trap Lyon Bouchons and any Paris Bistro. And all at a very sensible price.

Amazing place, service and food is incredible.

Just phenomenal

After all the 5 star reviews from the critics, Im not sure what went wrong for us. I almost feel guilty posting this! Its a lovely room, quiet music and the service throughout was friendly and efficient. We started with some bread and oysters. I adore oysters, they are my go to choice on a menu. These ones, however, were extremely salty, like drinking a mouthful of sea water salty. We share a starter of Bayonne ham and celeriac remoulade, both of which were good. For main course my partner had a bavette steak with Saint Marcellin sauce, I had the veal chop with Roquefort butter and we shared some chips and haricot beans. The bavette was very rare and very tough, even with a steak knife it was a struggle to cut it. The veal Chop wasnt much better and the butter made it very salty. This wouldnt have mattered so much if I hadnt already had salty oysters and then the beans were over salted too. We ended with an absolutely gorgeous creme caramel - highlight of the meal by far. A couple of coffees, a generous Poire William and we were done. I so wanted to love this place, maybe we caught it on a bad day. Maybe well try again and have different main courses. Maybe. Dietary restrictions: Great for gluten free choices.

A diverse menu largely of French Classics, which suits a Francophile like me down to the ground. Often very busy which creates a great atmosphere but can compromise service times. A good eine menu too. The food is and wine can be pricey but worth it in my view for consistent quality and experience.

What an incredible meal. Would like to specifically mention Andy, he was one of the most diligent and gracious front of house staff I ve met. What a genuine asset. Food and wine exceptional. Thank you

One of the best meals in a long while. Booking reservation required months in advance. Everything we tried was delicious. Recommend the rabbit - signature dish. Recommend cremel caramel - signature desert. Wine pairings and selection in general is great. Definitely coming back!

This restaurant offers a unique experience with its two-part setup. While the pub on the ground floor may not be visually appealing, the dining area on the upper floor transports you to a charming French ambiance. The highlight is the beautifully designed balcony with a glass ceiling, truly a marvel in London. Overall, the menu provides a fantastic variety. The signature chicken liver pate didnt suit my personal taste; the veal head, despite some traces of fur, and the surprising veal tongue were enjoyable. The expertly cooked rabbit leg surpassed some one-Michelin star establishments.This is a restaurant for true food lover. The value offered is commendable. However, its worth noting that the national restaurant awards comment may have slightly exaggerated the food.

Had a wonderful lunch here with some friends. Lovely dining room, brilliant service and fantastic food. Couldn t find a fault. Will be revisiting as often as I possibly can!

Truly extraordinary! Wonderfully committed to being a traditional French bistro. Exquisite tastes. Only disappointment is it seriously difficult to get a table to want to share this with others but no idea when I can get a table

From the appetizers to the main courses and desserts, every bite was a burst of deliciousness. The duck was the start of the show! Absolutely delicious! The waitstaff was attentive, friendly, and well-versed in the menu. They went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of my dining experience was seamless and enjoyable.

Finally managed to bag a last minute table after weeks of trying (it s extremely popular) and I can safely say, it s worthy of all the hype surrounding it Every dish we ordered was perfectly executed and faultless. Steak Au Poivre was the best we ve had Restaurant manager Dave oversaw the dining room attentively yet subtly whilst being extremely welcoming A new and firm favourite. Highly recommended

Got the first lunch table, which turned out well as it got quite busy! Food and service amazing. Had the oysters, a side of baguette slices, and the sharing rib-eye. Decent wine by the glass options

Absolutely first class. A faultless meal with wonderful service.

Food: Oysters delicious, Pate excellent, Herring beautifully done. Bavette was excellent, cooked to perfection. Chips were some of the best Ive ever had. Cod was a tad overcooked and a bit under seasoned but good. Myrtle tart was very impressive and cheese course was very generous by London standards. Service was excellent, professional and friendly. Wine list was interesting but a little underwhelming. Nice location and decorated well. Its been hyped but one can see why its going to [hopefully] become a London classic.

Beef tartar (1/10); veal chop (2/10); crème caramel (10/10).

Have had a reservation booked for a few weeks to treat myself and my partner to a nice good meal. Having read reviews, we were buzzing to see what the fuss was about and we were not disappointed. We had warm baguette with salty butter for appetiser. I had the summer orzo, a mouth-watering, creamy, delicious vegetarian dish, a glass of wine and the creme caramel whilst my partner had veal chop with blue cheese butter, a chocolate pot and a glass of port. Between us, we paid £110 inc service, not bad for how good the food was. The atmosphere and decor was amazing. Service was outstanding. Really really enjoyed it and am be keen to come back. Vegetarian options: As a vegetarian, I m aware that traditional French cooking isn t the most meat-free which isn t an issue at all, however if you want to book Bouchon Racine expecting a lot of choice, you ll be disappointed. There is currently one main dish on the menu but my God is it good. So creamy, definitely worth going for.

3 of us went to lunch on my birthday. I actually changed the reservation from 2 covers to 3 rather late but staff made every effort to accommodate us. Servers are well trained, efficient & courteous. We had lunch at 2.30 & stayed until well after closing but we were left alone to finish our meal & chat. Wine & food excellent & I got a candle on my dessert but no fuss. We would definitely return for a special occasion.

Only one word to describe: Delicious! Every thing was wonderful from the service to atmosphere . The food was stunning as always. Racine is a must if you love food. Food

We were 2 adults and 2 young kids that visited on a Saturday evening. The restaurant has an unassuming location taking up residence on the top floor of the Three Compasses pub. It a casual but comfortable spot with nicely spaced out tables. The constantly changing menu did offer a few large sharing plates which were tempting, and we opted for the Cote de boeuf, and to this we added the bread, olives, tomato salad, goats cheese and peppers, veggie orzo and creamed spinach. For dessert we had the crème caramel, chocolate pot and the greengage tart. The food was excellent! We enjoyed pretty much every item we tried, and the desserts were a particular highlight. Service was very friendly and engaging, and the food was delivered at a reasonable pace. The bill for our meal came to £253, of which £45 was spent on drinks. I did wonder whether Bouchon Racine would live up to the hype especially after seeing how difficult it was to get a reservation. But this was a genuinely great meal, and I look forward to a repeat visit!

Walked in off the street early 11.50 am not quite open but had a table for two at 12noon. Went for a coffee and returned at 12.05 given worst two seater table in a corner. Asked for a better table and told all taken. Had three courses and when we left the table requested had not been filled. Why do restaurants do this? Having said that the food was good if expensive for a lunch. Rabbit main course my partner liked and Cornish red mullet lovely but why offer chips with it better potatoes work have made it world class. Two crème caramels all they were cracked up to be. Will I return? I will need to save up for a few months. Staff all very efficient but being asked if I wanted anything with my Mullet I quipped that I would pass on the ketchup. Lost on him entirely.

Consistently outstanding food; my favourite new restaurant in London for 2023. Ive visited 4 times this year and have yet to order a dish that was didnt make me want to lick the plate. A very simple menu, executed to perfection. My personal favourites are the bayonne ham & celeriac remoulade starter, the rabbit main and the pot aux chocolate for dessert. The wine menu is long enough to provide options but short enough to fit on one page; the waitstaff do an excellent job of pairing recommendations. In fact, the staff here sonan excellent job all round.

Our visit to Bouchon Racine was marked by solidly crafted dishes that satisfied our hunger and provided a respectable dining experience. While the food may not have reached extraordinary heights, the dessert managed to steal the spotlight and elevate our overall impression.

Simple, unfussy food with bags and bags of flavour in a laid back atmosphere with great, attentive service. Whats not to like? Fabulous wine list and options for the Pastis lovers too. Will be back.

Great food and lovely staff, deserts were phenomenal, would definitely recommend :)

Excellent meal and worth the wait. Cant fault the food, service, or bustling dining room. Absolutely loved the rabbit, pork salad, and the creme caramel with armagnac prune. Already booked a return visit!

The food you can t get in France anymore. Only slight downer as a person who uses hearing aids, the acoustics are a bit of a challenge Returned for a second visit, disappointed not to get the specific table I requested but.. food and wine were excellent and service was spot on. We were are party of 6 with me being the only previous visitor. Everyone enjoyed their meal We each had 3 courses and 3 bottles of excellent wine, bill was circa £100 a head which was very good value We also had a dozen oysters in addition to the 3 courses which were the best I ve had for a long time! The blue cheese makes Roquefort taste like DairyLea!

Excellent food great service

Phenomenal food.

Amazing evening at Bouchon Racine. The team have created a high quality dining experience with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Excellent execution and balance in the dishes with choices rarely seen at other restaurants. Already thinking about the next visit.

Second visit to this restaurant serving French classics - the sort of dishes I remember reading about in the books of Elizabeth David when I first became interested in cooking, and so hard to find now. Everything feels right - decor, service: hard to fault really!

Amazing meal (again) at Bouchon Racine last night. Chicken boudin bland warm salad starter and Roast Grouse main two of the best dishes I ve ever eaten. Genuinely special. Only small blips on otherwise amazing food was greengage tart dessert, which was enjoyable but average compared to other food served (they set a high standard), and £4.50 for a few slices of very standard baguette.

Classic French cuisine dishes nicely executed and in generous portions (matching the rather high prices), and a well curated and original wine menu. Slightly surprised about the challenge to get a table there when there are lots of comparable alternatives around though.

Just go there and eat whatever they put in front of you, its all great :D

Absolutely brilliant evening - great wine list, excellent cuisine and friendly, efficient service.

My Favourite Restaraunt + has the best french cuisine in London. Service is amazing, and location is warm & inviting.

loved every single minute of our dinner here. Food is impeccable and staff is extra lovely. What a beautiful space too. Really outstanding

Was there on Thursday. Make a reservation from Singapore 1 week before I landed. Best to call them directly. Love their food. Its more towards French Traditional cooking which you cannot find in Singapore. A must try. Their menu is writing on a chalkboard so it changes from time to time. Total damage was £130+ for 2 appetizers, 2 mains, 2 glasses of wine, 1 btl of mineral water and a dessert. I will said for the price and food type I will go back again and in Singapore you will never get to try these kind of food without burning a hole in your wallet

Best restaurant in London. Only go if you love outstanding food, ambience and service. And be happy to part with £100 each for the best experience.

We had a beautiful Saturday lunch here today and couldnt recommend more highly.The food was flawless and super indulgent! Great wines and lovely aparetives. The service was very good.. knowledgeable, confident and super welcoming. They really made an effort to match the atmosphere of the table, we were up for a laugh and so was the lovely guy who served us. We felt very looked after. This is not a cheap day out.. 3 course, wine, pre lunch drinks and coffees is +£90/100 per head but really worth it! Cant wait to come again.

Staff are professioal and friendly. Food is delicious. Great location and atmosphere. Space is bit noisy but otherwise extremely pleasant experience.

Chamazing food and service. Heavy on the pocket, but worth it for a special occasion.

A must visit in my mind. Top notch service, great ambience and incredible food and wine. Amazing meal from start to finish!

Fantastic food and wine. Great to see Henry Harris fantastic rabbit dish with the delicious sauce on the menu. Great team. Will return.

Epic food. Best meal of the year. Super service. Go, you will not regret it Recommended dishes

Great food. Great service. A couple of heavy curtains somewhere would make it easier to talk while eating.

Absolutely delicious. The tête de veau was a delight, as well as the crème caramel and the petit pot au chocolat. We ve tried numerous bouchons in Lyon and this one feels pretty authentic. I however removed one star as they do not have gluten free bread, which is pretty surprising- not to say disappointing - for a restaurant in today s world.

Wheelchair accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible as far as I can tell. Food

Top class food and wine, friendly service and great atmosphere. A great new entry on the London fine dining scene in a very convenient spot next to Farringdon station.

Once again an excellent journey back in time to classic French cuisine un hommage a Lyon not the heavily worked (over-refined?) creations of chefs chasing Michelin rosettes but the faithful continuation of the tradition which brings the best out of the ingredients and nourishes the taste buds and the soul. Ingredients are carefully sourced from tip-top boudin noir in the Assiette du Bouchon down to the cornichons with the substantial chicken liver pate. High marks also for the very good (Lavazza) coffee. And new faces in the front-of-house team did not affect the standard of service efficient and pleasant as always. Nostalgia comes as an uncharged extra; we will be back for further exploration a la recherche du temps perdu .

Stunning from start to finish

A stunning lunch in a lovely setting in Farringdon. Properly friendly good service with excellent French dishes. The tete de veau was as if it had come from the French countryside and the wines were a perfect accompaniment. Even had a drink in the pub downstairs after.

Impeccable French fare. Not flashy, showy or Instagram fodder but just the best food.

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One of the best food experiences in a pub you will ever have.

overall: authentic french bistro with every single dish to die for. great atmosphere for date night, fancy dinner or simply there to enjoy the food. steak tartare : a classic staple executed perfectly, served with warm crispy sourdough. rabbit : haven t tried enough rabbit dishes to comment on the meat, but it has the same tenderness of chicken thighs. really enjoyed how the mustard sauce adds a mellow warmth. bavette : perfectly cooked steak, still pink inside. salsa cuts through the greasiness of steak. duck breast : slightly chewy cut of meat (in a good way) with a strong gamey flavour. love all the side veggies & THE SAUCE (love that they serve extra sauce on the side) creamed spinach : you can taste the umami from the foie gras. tho the texture can be a less creamy, as it was almost soup-like crème caramel : simple but delicious pot de crème : it s not too sweet, which i love.

The food was fantastic. In particular the venison starter, duck main and crème caramel. Very tasty, perfect size and overall a great meal. The wine was really good as was the bread and butter. Snails were really nice too

Wonderful restaurant with excellent cuisine and wine list

Lovely intimate restaurant with fantastic artworks and ambient lighting. Our waiters were very friendly and knowledge on all fronts from the food to the wine. The menu is truly authentic French cuisine, there is a dish to please all tastes but very meat focused. We thought the escargots were amazing! The white sausage was slightly too soft a texture and had an overly processed look about it. The rabbit was amazing with the haricot vert and mustard sauce, as were the fries. However the bavette was slightly chewy, so about 50/50 on very good to average.

You don t get voted the best restaurant in the UK for nothing. Simply mind blowing. The service was some of the best with knowledgeable waiters who took time to make sure we ordered correctly. Food and wine are just some of the best you ll get to enjoy. Standouts were the oysters, snails, veal chop and the duck but dare I say I don t think you could go wrong ordering anything from the menu. Sheer indulgence at its finest

Stopped in around midday for lunch. Its a bit of a tight spot, but not cramped. You get what you pay for and the food is good. The service is also top notch.

Excellent menu and wine list. Service and quality of food cannot be faulted.

Delicious food - the chef s really can cook outstanding food with great service and warm atmosphere

I chose Bouchon Racine for our lunch club on the basis of great reviews and boy what a great choice! What an amazing meal. Having had a couple of drinks in the pub downstairs we made our way to our table and were welcomed warmly by the lovely staff. Unlike many restaurants these days they seem to have plenty of staff, all of whom seem to enjoy what they are doing. Eyebrows were raised when we ordered the Magret de Canard and Cote de Boeuf sharing platters in addition to mains for everyone - the waiter said it caused some laughs in the kitchen. However, not only did we meet the challenge of the mains but the creme caramel dessert was so good a couple of us had two! The food was superb. The melt in the mouth charcuterie and chicken liver pate were stand out starters and all the mains were excellent and perfectly cooked - hake x 2, rabbit x 2 , veal chops x 2 and the aforementioned duck and beef. We sat down at 2.30 and gently squeezed out of our seats at 6 and we had a ball. Incredibly the bill for 6 of us came to around £900 even with all the extras and several bottles of wine and pisco sours. So good to see some good value bottles on a wine list in London for a change. Overall, incredible value compared to any other London venue of similar (or inferior) quality. Cant wait to return - if I can get a booking, given how popular the place is now.

What an expérience !!!! Bleuffant!!! I ve been thinking about their food few days after our visit! Easy, efficient and super friendly service, PLUS the pub downstairs to finish the night!!! Will be definitely back guys, Thanks!!!

A new-ish hidden gem with a charming French bistro ambience complete with a large chalkboard menu showing all dishes. We were a group of five and all LOVED our individual meals (I got the mallard), while also having major food envy seeing how amazing everything else looked. Since im a dessert guy I have to give a special shoutout to the chocolate pot. Unbelievably good. Overall, really lovely spot for a group or for date night.

Seriously good lunch had here yesterday. A belated birthday meal for my partner, the service and food were simply stunning. Lovely little restaurant and will be back (maybe for my birthday!)

Excellent staff

An extraordinary restaurant, such classic food made perfectly. The rabbit and mustard sauce with a side of chips is divine, the pepper steak sublime, lamb chops with a side salad made our night. Crème caramel for the win.