Club Gascon - French Michelin Starred Restaurant

My partner secretly booked this restaurant for my birthday, and it was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. The staff were so welcoming and knowledgeable, which made us feel truly taken care of. We chose the full set menu with wine pairing, and every dish was incredible. As a French person, I can be a bit critical when it comes to food (we French take it very seriously 😉), but here everything was simply perfect. One highlight for me was an artichoke dish by Chef Pascal, with just one bite, it brought me straight back to a childhood memory. It’s truly amazing when a chef can create food that evokes such deep emotions! We were also very grateful to the Chef and his team for taking the time to show us around the kitchen and share a moment with us. It made the evening feel even more special and memorable. I had the most wonderful birthday celebration here, and it’s an experience I’ll always remember. Thank you so much to the whole team!

Such a great find and will definitely be coming back. We booked Club Gascon for a birthday meal and had a bottle of wine pre-bought as a surprise. The waiter was extremely accommodating with this and it was brought out straight away. Everything we ordered was so tasty and presented beautifully. The set menu is also such great value for the quality of food. Highly recommend!

We had a wonderful evening at the Club Gascon on 7th August. The food is of an amazing standard complemented by original and unique presentations which really add to the whole culinary experience. Everyone of the dishes was delicious. The service was attentive, friendly and professional. The atmosphere was relaxed and sophisticated in a decor of impeccable standard. We really enjoyed everything about the evening, will definitely return and would recommend. We certainly feel that the price was very reasonable for the quality of this experience. A big thank you to the team for a very lovely evening making our special occasion perfect.

We dined here, ordering the 3 course menu before a 730 concert at St. Paul’s cathedral. The reviews of this place were not as glowing as some other options a bit further away, but we opted for a place that was easily walkable. I’m giving 3 stars bc 1 star can seem hyperbolic but honestly as it relates to food, it was a beautifully plated one star. First the positives. Both our fish and duck were cooked perfectly. For first course Wife had the faux gras (walnut) and it was interesting on the first bite but mushy and not compelling after that. I got the other option and I’m not entirely sure what i got. Every single element of the creatively plated dish was unpleasant. The salty fingers were not pleasant alone and not treated with any technique to make them interesting (maybe pickling or candying them would have made them interesting). The other elements seemed to be some sort of root that was supposed to be a vehicle for the garnishes but the sauces were unpleasant. I tried them all as some different bite combination to try to find the interesting bite. I never found it. For the mains, I got the duck. The cook was perfect and the potatoes were great. The sauce on top was some sort of raspberry glaze that seemed about as complex as some $3 raspberry bbq sauce that I could get at a grocery store. The truly greatest flaw was in my wife’s fish/curry dish. My wife took one bite and commented that her mouth was entirely overwhelmed with salt. I tasted her fish and it was fine, so I tasted a piece with the curry surrounding it and that was the source of what seemed to be an entire box of salt. I’m not talking about just salted above preference, I’m talking about something that tastes like someone unscrewed the salt shaker top as a joke and the entire container was poured in. She could not enjoy anything after and picked around to try to salvage the other elements but left mostly unfinished. I don’t think we have ever sent a dish back but we joked that perhaps today was the day. We didn’t but when they were cleaning up, we did comment to the waiter that it was inedible. I think we expected them to taste the curry in the kitchen and realize that someone had made a serious error of proportion. But the service continued as if everything was perfect. Dessert was very delayed. (We had informed them the day prior of our time constraints and they assured us we would have plenty of time.) maybe there was some staff missing from the kitchen? Bc there was only one other table in the entire restaurant for the entire evening we were there. The desserts were fine but we rushed a few bites bc we had to leave and pay. Part of this trips goal for us was to eat great food, completely unhindered by price…and it was delightful with 5 Michelin restaurants and many others that seemed very close. This one restaurant will be memorable for all the wrong reasons. My wife and I still have funny flash backs to how surreal the experience was. Honestly the whole experience made us think we were possibly in a hidden camera reality show where horrible food comes out beautifully plated and the guests are recorded, trying to convince themselves that the food is good. And the show just escalates with worse and worse dishes coming out. There was just one other couple in the restaurant and it seemed entirely more plausible that it was a reality show than the dishes actually being this bad…by the way, I would totally watch that reality show if someone wants to steal my idea.

For the price they charge, I would expect much better service. We had a dinner for my anniversary. I specified that, when booked the table, however no one greeted us for our celebration. We had 6 course tasting menu. Food was ok, but not more than that. Despite being a French restaurant, I sensed a lot of middle-eastern notes in spices and sauces. My wife did not touched the mushrooms, but no one asked her if she wants something else. I was almost running for the waitress to get the bill. After all that, 13.5% were included for the service fee. Don’t understand how restaurant with such service gets a Michelin star. Very disappointed. I am sure there are better venues in London

Club Gascon offers a refined, inventive cuisine in a beautiful warm and cozy setting. The food is of superb quality, and although not every dish in their 6 or 8 courses menu will please everyone, the quality of the food and the creativity of the pairings makes it an enriching dining experience. The service is very kind and attentive. I would recommend the wine pairing as it paired beautifully with the food, and was very tasty. The restaurant more than deserves its Michelin star, and in my opinion is a must-visit for anyone looking for a calm fine dining experience in London. The setting of the restaurant is also fantastic around Smithfield Market, on the northern boundary of the City of London, a stone’s throw away from Farringdon Elizabeth Line station entrance.

I was very lucky to be taken on a first date here. The restaurant was empty but the food was amazing. Had a phenomenal tasting menu and by the end, my date and I were on the floor, we could not eat anymore, we were extremely well fed. They really catered to my date’s gluten free diet as well so he was not missing out on anything. The only annoying thing for me was the person serving us wouldn’t leave us alone to talk on our date, she proceeded to tell my date her entire life story which I found rather odd. They need to leave people alone to have their conversations and not tell them their entire life story, highly inappropriate especially as I was on a first date. However the food was incredible and they really catered to my date’s gluten free requirements so we were both very happy.

Food was not bad despite portions were very small for the tasting menu. The restaurant didn't have a non-alcoholic beverage menu. When I told the sommelier that I was not drinking and asked for any non-alcoholic options, she replied "coke". I was shocked and speechless at the moment. It never occurred to me that I'd be drinking coke for a French meal. I didn't give up asking, so she said she could ask the bar to make a virgin Mojito but didn't know how much they would charge me... ummmm... she then "guessed" between £10-£15. I was really thinking if I should leave the restaurant as the conversation was getting weirder. Anyway, I stayed for the tasting menu. Virgin Mojito was a disaster, too sour and lots of crushed ice, herbs not fragrant at all. There was not enough front-of-house staff so food was always waiting on the tray to get served. For example, foam on dessert almost disappeared and turned to liquid when delivered. There were 9 tables on a Monday evening, so wasn't too busy to be excused.

Tasting menu 8 courses. For Michelin star restaurants, I tender to just mention a few highlights and allow people to experience it themselves as most Michelin star restaurants focus not just on quality of food but the experience. Few comments: Asparagus was a bit disappointing. Its more a personal thing where I'm not a huge fan of white asparagus. It's a bit salty but much better with the sauce. Scallop was perfect in texture and timing. Not as impressed with the sauce and is slightly on the salty side. Pork loin was creatively done. However, it seems consistently salty, so far the 3 main dishes are all on the salty side. The pomme souffle was delicious but the filling again was too salty. Though it did say it was made with salty fishy The lemon with curry as a dessert was very creative. However, it was not as enticing. Bon appetit!

Celebrated Valentines Day w my hunny here and had the 5-course tasting menu sans alcool (I'm pregnant and he's on antibiotics). It was a true standout and made a clear case for its accolades. Service from start to finish was warm, genuine, thorough and discreet. Highlights were overall presentation of dishes - colourful, varied plating, and varied actual physical dishes that flowed well w it's contents; variety of ingredients (beef, cod, duck, scallop, uni, king mushroom) that took you to different flavour profiles and landscapes that honoured the origin of the food; and the dining room which was sleek yet inviting and cosy - quite a balance to achieve. Our favourite dishes were the smoked king mushroom with black truffle and potato pulp, and the beef cheeks. The first was coming off the plate with flavour and dimension and colour - it felt like we were eating from the tastiest forest floor - fresh and captivating. The second was just a brilliantly prepared piece of protein - we didn't even need the knife to take down that cheek, it just peeled away and if you let it sit on your tongue, it just dissolved, coating your mouth in its perfection. YUM. This is not a casual drop in - it's v rich and though not uptight, it leans formal - so not sure when we will come by again but future special occasions will be considered!

A true classic in the Michelin star world. The perfect place to come if you'd like to be wined and dined. We came here to celebrate thanksgiving during our latest trip across the pond. What is more fitting than having an 8+ course meal when you should be eating turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce. Needless to say we left even more full than if we had indulged in the typical manner. The ambience at Club Gascon is elevated chic. It is very simple yet exceptionally thought out. The food is exceptionally thought out - it's creative, innovative, complex and delicious. Highlights for me from the Christmas tasting menu we're the amuse bouches, the stuffed tulip, and the compressed cheese shortbread. The wine pairings were also extremely interesting and the sommelier was knowledgeable, friendly and provided great insight. Lastly, what really makes the dining experience here are the people. It is so obvious what care goes into selecting the team and we were blown away by their investment in ensuring our meal and experience was above expectations. Whether it was chatting about the origin of olive oil at a waitresses family farm in Italy or learning more about the wine selection process from an islanders perspective. We were blown away and will most definitely be back.

A section of the menu purely dedicated to foie gras?! Yup! This actually is not posted on the menu online which I would have made me more excited in anticipation of dinner. Their foie gras dishes were really wonderful. The burger was a slider size and had just the right proportions of everything in what I believe was a soft brioche bun. Simply delectable! For those that that like quail but hate dealing with the effort of bones, the quail here is de-boned. Pleasantly smoky and served over embers, this was a delight for sight and scent. Service was okay. I expect a bit more from a michelin starred restaurant. They did not explain the dishes at all or the types of butter offered. When the sommelier came to pour the wine, I would have expected he provided a taste before pouring the whole glass. GRILLED DUCK AND GRAPES WITH FOIE GRAS CLUB DUCK BURGER WITH FOIE AND BEETROOT KETCHUP BBQ QUAIL ON EMBERS, SUMMER ROOTS & FRUITS, SPICY VIOLETS SAUTEED KING SCALLOPS, CRACKLED CAPON WINGS, NUTS & LOVAGE

We were of to visit the famous Smithfield meat market and found this cute little french restaurant. Let us to practice our french. Meals were very well priced. And the bread and butter was free and just as good. We ordered the lamb which was fantastic. So tasty. Service was excellent. Cute little place. had nice deco.

Outstanding experience, impeccable service, food, wine and ambiance. Quintessential cuisine of Southwestern France with a personal, creative touch. Splendid.

Club Gascon pride themselves for their innovative, modern take on the cuisine from the Gascogne region in the Southwest of France. In a reasonably formal atmosphere, the extremely attentive and mostly very charming staff make you feel welcome. You have the choice between one tasting menu, which changes every two to three months, and a reasonably small selection of á-la-carte options, interestingly enough with one section dedicated entirely to Foie Gras. The wine menu is extensive and very interesting, as it goes way beyond "the usual suspects" and does indeed consist of French wines only, with many from the wider Gascogne region. Interesting is the operative word when it comes to the food as well - every dish is ambitious, with regards to exclusive or exotic ingredients, beautiful presentation or indeed bold combination of flavours. On some occasions, that boldness pays off, for instance when pairing papaya and pumpkin in a lovely, surprisingly rich purée. On other occasions they overshoot the target, as for instance in the combination of halibut and a very livery overpoweringly strong flavoured sauce civet. There is also a bit of a tendency to overload the plate with too many flavours, but at a price of £100 including a very interesting and educational wine flight (due to the lovely sommelier who was extremely well versed in her understanding of each single wine's background) it is worth accepting the odd glitch as some of the brighter moments make up for some of the..., well not shortfalls, actually rather the opposite, overloads.

There are some restaurants that you've dined at once and you remember it for a very long time (or even for your entire lifetime). Per Se and WD-50 in New York are two examples for me. Club Gascon in London is another. There are two things I remember from this restaurant, the beautiful ambiance (blue walls and my table looked straight into the prep area) and the interesting food. It was here at Club Gascon that I tasted my first sweetbread but more importantly, I was also exposed to unique pairing of ingredients (strawberries ice cream and basil). I guess you could say, this is where my love for foodie-ism really started. I haven't been in years but I believe the food is equally fantastic and wonderful from start to finish. Maybe soon I will be able to go again. Until then, just good memories.

I must admit, the second to the last review here surprised me. Im convinced he must be talking about the wrong place, as this is NOT a place where you can wander in drunk and NOTHING on the menu is that cheap. My boyfriend brought me here for some sort of deal or special he found. The experience left us both flabbergasted. Everything was perfect. The staff and service, albeit a bit pretentious, was impeccable. The presentation and food were stunning, and the wine was to die for. Easily out best meal in London--and yes, one of us has been to a Gordon Ramsey restaurant. We were supposed to get a 3 course selection, but it turned into a generous 7 or 8 course tasting menu--and the portions for the 3 courses we ordered were larger than expected. We started with a selection of fresh breads and butters--and I melted over the foie gras butter--and the prestarter (something with potato and anchovy) then starter (he had quail with some sort of ice thing, I had fantastic clams and mussels). I enjoyed my entree of Fish of the Day, but we both liked his entree--a selection of fried stuffed pork with chorizo--better. Then came a pre-dessert of red berries with a small sponge cake, then dessert (I had a powerful chocolate cigar with a coffee ice thing, he had passionfruit creme), and finally perfect chocolate truffles to finish it off. Overall, simply perfection.

This was an interesting place to wander into a little sloshed on a Friday night. We were searching for some food to line the stomach before a couple hours of shots and karaoke. The lights of this place drew us in and I was surpised at the upscale frenchness of it all. Even the waitstaff had strong Gascony accents which made both ordering and comprehending hard on both sides. That being said, we managed to secure a selection of items from the menu and even a few drinks. The food was delicious! A duck pie bursting with flavour although lacking a bit in variety of textures. Smoky Toulouse sausage with a rich bite. Thickly sliced spicy chorizo which was tasty and would have been more so with a slight browning. My favourite was a slow cooked meat dish (for the life of me I can't remember if it was pork or beef) with stewed lentils served in a large marrow bone. Excellent presentation, delightful flavours, and overall a great experience. Given the style and relatively low prices (each dish was £3.50-5), I shouldn't have been surprised at the small portions. Basically, if you are hungry, give this place a miss in the evening as the main food is predominantly for lunch or perhaps an early dinner. Or you could always do what we did - enjoy the fine dining...then go to Mickey D's to silence your growling stomach.

Came here on a Thursday for Cellar Gascon's £7.50 lunch offer. The dish of the day was an incredibly tasty, albeit slightly smaller serving of duck. I added on £2 for a glass of wine, and my dining companion opted for the wine and dessert supplement (£5 extra on top of the lunch offer). All in all, I thought this was really good value, although I did make the mistake of ordering a side of spinach to go with my meal which cost £4 (i.e. more than 50% of my duck!). The service was generally good, with the waiter being very patient with our indecision. In terms of ambience, I thought the restaurant was a little on the dark side, and the seats - more like barstools and small tables - weren't that comfortable. I think there were proper dining tables further in the bar, but we weren't shown to them although no one else was sitting there.

Great service, although my understanding of English with a strong French accent was so poor that I struggled to understand what the waiters were saying (completely my fault, not theirs!). Got the lunch special - 2 courses for £29 - fantastic value. Got the duck tartare for starter and roast guinea foul which was delicious. Also received a lovely pre starter and Petit fours. Highly recommend.

Expensive? Yes. But if you can afford the splurge, definitely go for it! I ate here last month (http://london.blog.qype.com/?p=458) and have to say it was one of the best meals I've had in London. Service was impeccable and the dining area was gorgeous (possibly the most pleasant non-view seating in London!). No time soon but I have every intention to go back. If you're looking for a wow factor kinda place for a special occasion that isn't gimmicky I strongly recommend that you consider Club Gascon. It's a quality, classy restaurant that's a cut above the vast majority of upscale, fine dining restaurants (even compared to the handful of heavyweights nearby).

Great old school French food. Definitely have to try foie gras here as its their signature and it will not disappoint you. Service is a little slow. We had 4 course and spent well over 3.5 hours here. Place is quite intimate.

Club Gascon is a French restaurant giving a refined version of the cuisine of Gascony. It is the big brother of Comptoir Gascon (also in the same neighborhood). We had the tasting menu with matching wines and it was one of the best gastronomic experiences of our lives! After the interesting Amuses Bouche, we had the first dish, a venison and hare pie paired with a white and slightly oxidized in character, but totally matching white wine. The dish was a real masterpiece, intense and elegant at the same time, that had an impressive aftertaste, allowing you to continue tasting minutes and minutes after each bite. The second dish was a foie gras macaroon. We could talk about this dish for hours, but really there are no words to describe how powerful the taste of foie gras was. The matching wine was a sweet Marsanne that was complementing the dish perfectly. The third dish was a dover sole with a watercress sauce and a green risotto. That was a rather uninteresting dish, but we have to admit that it served it purpose well: To help us get ready for the next dish. That was a lamb variation; 4 different preparations of lamb, placed over a bed of mandarin sauce. Each of the lamb pieces was so tasty in its own unique way that the whole dish was admittedly one of the best dishes we have ever tried. The matching wine was an impressive red from the region (too drunk to remember name or place). The desert was essentially ice-cream in kadayif, over a grape-fruit sauce, making things unusually bitter for a desert. That was served with a solera-type sweet wine. Overall it was an amazing experience. Although the ingredients were so similar to the ones in Comptoir Gascon, the food here was so elegant and has such an impressive quality that made you want to savour every bite carefully in order to appreciate it better. Service was also much more professional and attentive, our only minor complaint being the fact that dishes kept coming at a rather fast pace (or at least faster than what we would expect).

Club Gascon is an interesting place. I got treated to 6 courses on their tasting menu which was £60, and discovered a variety of flavours. The atmosphere was nice and chilled on a Tuesday night and service was excellent. We asked if we could have the courses quite quickly and they delivered. Food was really good quality and I 'tasted' a lot of things, which made for a really good birthday dinner.

Another FANTASTIC Bookatable deal. Four courses for 32.50 in London is a steal! To start with, the bread selection is amazing, with four different types but the brioche is by far the best. It went well with the first course, the watercress veloute, though I didn't really understand the coffee cloud... luckily it wasn't too strong and I just used the whole thing as a dip. But the second course is where we really started to get the ball rolling. I got the foie gras, which was the equivalent of pure butter in richness and texture, and we had to ask for a lot more bread to go with that. Next I had the lamb, which was beautifully done, exactly what you would expect from a quality French restaurant. And the fruity dessert was the perfect ending; we are so glad that we came here!

Very creative dishes. Small, I mean very small portions! You won't leave starving, but you definitely won't be full. I think a little over priced for what you are getting. But overall a good solid meal

I must admit that I didn't know much about Club Gascon before I went. On reflection this is not much of a surprise as I am not a big meat eater and not a fan of foie gras. The latter is the chef's particular speciality. However, I did enjoy coming here - luckily a set menu is on offer at the moment which makes the experience a lot more affordable. Considering the style of restaurant and chef's reputation (apparently Michelin starred), I was particularly impressed that they were happy to overcook the beef I ordered. The presentation is spotless and includes a selection of small delicacies beforehand which are just as beautifully presented as the selection of chocolates which round off the meal. The ambience is very relaxed and sophisticated. I went on a week night and probably experienced a large proportion of after-work diners (us included). A further rush hour arrived after 10, presumably with the culture vultures who enjoyed a night out at the Barbican. As can be expected with a restaurant of this calibre the guests were more mature, and on our visit at least, quite male-dominated.

Good for what it is, but this style of cuisine is very very heavy. Too much cream, too many fussy broths / foams / jus...

Club Garscon is very impressive, the decor, food & drinnk, atmosphere and staff all combine to create a very indulgent and extravagent feel. The food was delicious, the wine was fantastic and the bill at the end of the night was astronomical! (Good thing I wasn't paying!). The night that I went they had classy showgirls perform and along with everything else it made for a memorable evening. Most definately a place to visit when you want to splurge or impress (or when someone rich is picking up the bill!). A very worthwhile experience.

Very average. ChiChi, fussy food, quite good on flavour, but not sensational. One more arty smear of some reasonably pleasant substance on my plate and I would have either laughed aloud or just got irritated. My chicken was undercooked and pink. Main complaint is that there just wasn't enough to eat. Wines were very good, service friendly and helpful, atmosphere delightful, so far from a disaster ... just boring and samey.

Overrated. They are trying too hard to do the unusual thing instead of delivering great flavours. Some of the dishes were too cold. The wine list, though, is very good and reasonably priced.

I take my clients here for lunch and it never seems to disappoint. Amazing selection of wines. The one thing to try is the Black Olive and Chocolate Millionaire. a revelation

LOVE this restaurant! It's French, inventively elevated to something extremely special, the plates are as beautiful as they are delicious, and the service is as impeccable as the food. The sommelier, Julien, was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about their amazing collection of wines, and helped us discover some excellent choices to perfectly pair with our courses. The general manager was very gracious, and accommodated our special requests. We will definitely be returning the next time we're in London.

When you are feeling rich, this is one of the best places to eat in London. The french food is original, tasty and beautifully presented. The wines are excellent and the atmosphere is pretty romantic so it is ideal for making a good impression on a first (or maybe second) date.

This restaurant is supposed to be extremely amazing... but I was thoroughly disappointed. In fact, I would not like to go there again ever. The reason lies not on the food. The quality of the food was amazing. I enjoyed every bit of it. Extremely expensive but for such innovative dishes, I would say the price was probably just. The problem was the staff there. My husband and I went there to celebrate his first pay cheque at his newly acquired job. It's funny to see some people who work at a very expensive restaurant, they think they are some kind of celebrities. At the end of the day, restaurant is a restaurant. There was a young couple next to us who felt the same. Both our and their tables had terrible service. Firstly the menu was extremely difficult to understand (can you imagine, a menu!). So we (i.e. both our tables) asked for some explanation. The waitress who served us really couldn't be bothered to deal with us and explained in such a condescending manner... The way they treated us really made us feel they were looking down on us. It made it almost difficult to ask the waiters and waitress for a dessert menu. There was also a couple who looked like they were loaded. The staff were literally melting on top of them. I have been to a restaurant of the same quality but the staff respect you no matter who you are. I have never felt humiliated in a restaurant this much before. Extremely unpleasant, very disappointing service, food great but ruined by uneducated staff. The manager of this restaurant should re-train all of them. I would never go back there again.

the best sweet foie gras ever! good haute-french cuisine. portions a bit on the small side though.