Pied a Terre

Everything from the quality of each dish to the interaction with everyone from the personnel was amazing. I had a better experience than some 2 Michelin star restaurants I've been to. My courses were delightful (as a big fan of meat) and the dishes of my partner (vegan) were amazing too. The lunch menu combination was great and the recommended cocktail from our waitress (not on the menu) was a perfect fit for the taste profile of the strawberry souffle dessert. 10 out of 10 in all aspects.

I had an absolutely outstanding experience at Pied a Terre where I had the vegan 4-course lunch menu and cocktails. Food was exquisite, the watermelon 'tuna' was particularly well done. Even someone who regularly eats meat said the vegan dishes were excellent. To round off the experience, the cocktails were delicious and well presented. The restaurant itself is beautiful, and having spoken with the owner, David Moore, I discovered more about the artwork which was produced by resident artists. At lunchtime on a weekday, the restaurant was pleasantly busy - a good atmosphere without being noisy or crowded.

Food was creative, especially enjoyed the scallop, quail egg in wasabi foam, duck breast and cheese. The beautifully presented scallops were fresh and sweet, accompanied with a tangy sauce with a slight kick. Perfect balance! Quail egg was a pleasant surprise, very creamy and the wasabi foam reminded me of a childhood snack from hk (wasabi peas). Duck breast had crispy skin yet very tender meat, very well paired with the rich and creamy duck offal sauce. The chicken/duck mousse mushroom was also very tasty. Blackberries were a very good touch! The cheese, as David said, was amazing by itself but also good with some pineapple and apple chutney on sesame biscuit. Not sure if I’m big on the watermelon tuna but the sauce was wonderful. Big shout out to David!! Such a cool and stylish guy, loved his blazer and shirt tonight! Wishing him and Pied a Terre the very best 🍀🤞🏻

Lunch at Pied à Terre Restaurant, the longest standing Michelin starred restaurant in London. The owner David Moore is really nice and best to try it soon as it could close in 2029 when the lease ends. Highlights are that you get super privacy from the outside world here. Moving on to the food, the egg canape was amazing, you have this intense yolk tasting treat with bits of bacon. Their whipped butter served on a slice of agate is not to be under looked as it was fluffy and light as heaven on bread. The French Quail cassoulet is the star of the show because it was cooked just right, bouncy yet tender tasting quail. Overall, an amazing experience.

Had the privilege of being invited to a management social group including dinner at Pied à Terre - what an experience! The intimate room was beautifully decorated, though a bit snug around our table of 14. But who needs elbow room when you're about to embark on a 4-hour culinary journey? The 10-course tasting menu was a parade of edible art. Each dish was a masterpiece of presentation, flavors, and textures. The chefs here are clearly at the top of their game - the taste was perfectly balanced, never veering into "challenging" territory. Service was impeccable. Our glasses were never empty, with excellent wine flowing as freely as the conversation. The attentive staff made the whole evening feel effortless. Now, here's my hot take: the total experience is fantastic but to me it felt like 50% visual spectacle, 30% taste, and 20% appreciation for the craft. Is that the right balance? Maybe, maybe not. But it's certainly an experience worth having. If you can snag a reservation (or better yet, a private dinner invite!), do it. It's pricey, but for a special occasion, Pied à Terre delivers a night you won't forget. It is a Michelin-Starred Feast for the Senses Tip: Bring your camera and your appetite - you'll want to remember every beautifully plated bite!

We had a fabulous anniversary dinner at Pied à Terre – everything from the food to the service was just perfect. From the moment we arrived, the team made us feel so welcome and the service was fantastic throughout. We opted for the tasting menu and the food was incredible. Everything we tried was delicious, but the lamb was a personal favourite - perfectly cooked, full of flavour, and just melted in the mouth. The restaurant offers a vast selection of wines and the team were only too happy to make some recommendations to suit the tasting menu. A special thank you to the fantastic team - David and Suze in particular who looked after us. They are all so friendly, fun, attentive, and just really lovely people. They create a lovely atmosphere and made the whole experience so memorable. We would absolutely recommend Pied à Terre and can’t wait to return!

I recently visited Pied a Terre for a girls lunch and what an experience it was. We opted for the tasting menu to get a flavour of the different dishes. From heirloom tomatoes, textures of lion’s mane to dry aged duck, each dish was mouth watering and delicious. However the highlights for me have to be the Orkney scallop and Cornish John Dory. They were absolutely delectable and I’d go as far as to say some of the best food I’ve ever tasted. The wine pairings matched beautifully. The staff were knowledgeable, attentive and friendly. A shout out to Ciaran who looked after us so well. David the owner was also a delight. A gorgeous lunch in a fantastic setting. I can’t wait to return.

This place is so cute and quaint! Each of the dishes were remarkable - my favorite which I wish was bigger was the watermelon tarte and the pesto tortellinis that melted in your mouth. They also had this amazing 4 cow butter with fresh WARM bread that tasted amazing as well. The staff overall was incredibly kind, sweet, and awesome. The sommelier had the best recommendations and we all loved learning more about the wine we were about to drink!

Best experience I have ever had with fine dining Pied-à-Terre went above and beyond for my office party of 41 people. First David Moore is an absolute delight and Ciara, who takes care of reservations, is perfection at what she does. My employer asked me to find a restaurant for 41 people, all traveling from California to London. He was paying for our entire office and a guest to go on an adventure of a lifetime, so I looked up Michelin Starred restaurants in London and was instantly drawn to one that was called out as the longest standing in London. I emailed to see if we could book for such a large party and Ciara made it happen. She arranged for us to be greeted with champagne, she helped navigate every piece of setting up such a large affair, and then we got there and it was better than I could have imagined. We had a 10 course tasting menu of the most divine food I have ever experienced cooked by Alberto Cavaliere and his fantastic kitchen staff, I wish I had the chance to thank you all personally. Each course was paired with wine perfectly. Every single person in this establishment that we interacted with was amazing. Emelyne (head waiter), Connor (sommelier), Mo, Matthew & Kush were serving, Suze (GM) and Hanifa (reception), the first lovely face you will likely see when entering. Every single one of them made us feel special. If it have left out anyone, you also made my night amazing. I could go one for another 100 words about eating and joking with coworkers about trying to get into the kitchen for more. I'll sum it up by just saying, GO! You will not be disappointed. If you want an extra giggle you can let them know that Alice, from California sent you and give them my love because they deserve every bit.

Wow! We did the express lunch and I was a little sad that I didn't do the full menu after having my meal here. We got a canapé of truffle eggs, an appetizer of scallop for me, and quail for him, and main of halibut and venison respectively. the scallop was the most magnificent thing + the most perfect bite. I actually was pleasantly impressed with the wine pairing/choices for the express lunch and noted the wine down so that I could purchase bottles when I'm back in the States. I recommended my friends who are going to visit London this year and I think they're making Pied a Terre a stop in their visit. I generally dislike restaurants that are too fussy or too traditional. This was a good balance of contemporary French cuisine with felt like traditional service. I do think the space feels tight and closed in. overall the food and wine/drinks stole the show Can't wait to come back and get the full tasting menu!

Always a required stop in London. There's a reason this restaurant has been in business more than thirty years. Our favorite aspect is that they will give you a blind wine paring, so if you're into wine it is really fun to guess with no preconceived notions. Great service and hospitality.

Mr & I came here for our first evening in London. Ordered the 10 course vegetarian tasting menu with wine pairing. The staff was friendly & jovial throughout the evening. Dishes were mostly hits with a few misses & same with the wine pairings Service started out overly attentive but by the end of the meal we were basically ignored Each dish is probably a few bites but they all add up so you won't leave hungry I liked how they offered wines from locations that were not considered "standard" like tasting from Greece that had strong tones of bay leaves Dress code seemed all over the place with diners wearing faded tshirts, jeans & trainers to people wearing tracksuits (yes, really) to people wearing suits and ties so my advice would be to wear what makes you happy & enjoy your night out Total rundown: 3 hours, 2 people 10 courses with 7 pairings £500 total

Pied à Terre serves beautiful -- but overpriced -- bites in a gorgeous space. We came while they were serving a special 30th anniversary set lunch; our favorites were the foie gras / truffle / croissant and cornish turbot with rose harissa. Overall, good food; just not super memorable. Dined: August 20, 2021

I went here for a friend's birthday. We did ten courses and a five courses of wine. I was impressed with the vegan menu. Great presentation of food, which was also very delicious.

Speaking of service, no one can fault Pied a Terre. From the moment we stepped into the restaurant, all the servers knew of our dietary requirements, and were conscious to serve my wife and I different food. Even drinks they suggested were customised which I was really impressed. We had the tasting menu, the food was superb and though the portion of each dish were small, the total is certainly more than the sum of parts. Each dish were unique, and flavours were great. While the food I'd say is more 4 stars, the service combined with the overall experience made it a 5. Suitable for a good night out with some close great friends, or a romantic night with the special someone. Could be even better if.... While the whole experience was perfect, my wife was pregnant, they could have been even more careful to swap out the petit four chocolate as it contained some alcohol in it.

my first Michelin restaurant in London and it did not disappoint (this place is also London's longest standing Michelin restaurant). better than most 1 star restaurants in the DC area. the 10 course Greek/French inspired dinner was creative and delicious. staff was amazing as well. highlights were the cauliflower, turbot, egg kayianna, Yorkshire rhubarb, and honey ice cream with honeycomb. also their old fashioned in f'ing delicious.

Best meal of my life. Best service I've ever had, especially from Paolo and Keiron. A truly remarkable birthday vegan dining experience.

This was one of the best dining experiences of my life!! We ordered the eight course tasting menu along with the wine pairings. Everything was outstanding. The attention to even the smallest details was incredible. There really aren't enough superlatives to describe the inventive, yet delicious meal we enjoyed. We will definitely be returning!

Had prix fixe lunch in October 2018. Food was solid 5/5 stars. Amuse-bouche included mac-and-cheese topped with truffle-oil infused sauce; probably the best use of truffle oil I've experienced. The mains were a beef course and a pork tenderloin. Beef was extremely flavourful and tender, and pork was cooked to perfection. Breads included a marmite bread -- tasty and totally unique. Dessert was strawberry "tiramisu" with caramel-popcorn on top. It was delightful, as was the chocolate that came with the bill. The current menu is a bit Mediterranean-influenced, including oil (instead of butter) coming with the bread, and a small bowl of green olives. The olives were inexplicably removed after I'd only eaten a few, altho the bread was left. I was planning to eat some more of the olives with the bread between main courses. The service began stiffly, tho it warmed up as the meal went on. As compared to other Michelin-starred restaurants where I've eaten, the servers didn't seem perfectly coordinated here. It wasn't just the coordination -- somehow the personalities were slightly discordant. However, the maître d' invited me to see the kitchen at the end of the meal and meet the chef (Asimakis Chaniotis). This made up for the initial stiffness and premature olive removal. The other reason I'm giving 4 versus 5 stars is that the restaurant is extremely cramped. I was seated in the front dining room (the back one is much larger). While well decorated (I loved the cracked glass and subdued wall colors), I felt cramped the whole meal. When I went upstairs to use the loo, that too was incredibly cramped. Overall, was almost claustrophobic, especially as the table cloth went all the way down to the floor and I could feel it over my legs during my meal. Total cost (October 2018) was US$61 for one (including service charge, a bottle of mineral water, and prix fixe lunch), which was an outstanding value. I just wish the setting had been more light / airy / roomy. (If you're a larger party, it's less likely you'd be seated in the tiny front dining room like I was.) FOOD 5/5 SERVICE 4/5 ATMOSPHERE 3/5 VALUE 5/5 TLDR: Top notch food with slightly stiff service presented in a cramped space. Could be better if... service less stiff from the beginning and (front) dining room less crowded.

Me and my girlfriend went to Pied à Terre this evening and I must be honest we are new to this cuisine. It was like eating art lol. We had the 10 tasting menu and was very impressed. The dishes were prepared to perfection. And one thing that surprised me was the size of the dishes. Normally restaurants aren't so generous with there portions. We were absolutely stuffed by our 8th course. Good value for money (if you value food) as it's still a pricey restaurant. Service is top notch

Wow! Thank you for making our night rather special. Efficiently organised by Ciara in the private dining room with a decadent space to celebrate. Paulo was wonderful describing the dishes and our sommelier paired each with a delightful, unusual choice where he explained how his choice enhanced the food. The wonderful banter between the two demonstrated the teamwork and passion at Pied a Terre. Thank you for putting up with our speeches, raucous appreciation and the longest goodbye ever. We will remember less as a result of the 'smokey Grappa!'. Xx

Exquisite meal! Food was delicious- especially the rhubarb Yorkshire pudding and peanut butter crisp dessert. Great ambience and outstanding service. I will be sure to reserve a table every trip I make to London!

I wanted to treat the wife to a fancy chicken dinner and saw this place with its beautiful decor and amazing reviews and thought I would try the chicken. I walked in and took my seat; I saw the prices and thought that this would be the best chicken in the world. To my surprise I see myself staring at overpriced salads. What do you mean? Words of advice: If you don't sell chicken SPECIFY you don't sell chicken

Service and food were superb. The food was creative and delicious the service was engaging and attentive Thank you for a great experience

To celebrate the launch of Yelp in London, I'm opening my London account with Pied a Terre, where my sister brought me to celebrate my 40th birthday recently. The restaurant is in a area buzzing with nightlife, bars and restaurant and there is a world of comfort hidden behind the unassuming front door. Service on the phone was prompt and efficient and this was carried through to the restaurant. The atmosphere was refined but friendly and not stuffy despite the restaurant being only 1 of a few in the capital to hold 2 coveted Michelin stars. We even felt able to asak one of the waiters whether anyone ever told him that he looked like Thierry Henry (French soccer player) to whhich the answer was "Not today!" As is our habit with new restaurants, we went for the tasting menu, whicih allows us to sample more courses and the kitchen to showcase what it thinks are its best dishes. It was one of the best meals I had last year. I think chef Osborn's style can best be described as modern European with very European ingredients but given his own Pacific Rim twist. The flavours are clearly defined with a few surprises breaking through some classic flavour combinations. My favourite dishes were the scallop "ceviche" and the cumin crusted rump of salt marsh lamb. The scallops were so sweet and the kitchen didn't drown this important taste with too much acidity. The lamb was cooked to medium rare perfection, retaining its tenderness and moistness and was given a hint of Middle Eastern exoticism with the spicing. I had a lovely glass of freshly squeezed orange juice and my sister was very happy with her glass of white. The wine list looked impressive. I would be very happy to return for my 50th birthday!

What a great dining experience! The food and services are both top notch. My friend and I went for the 7 course tasting menu. We started with chestnut and juniper gnocchi with chestnut and truffle veloute. It was very tasty and I can just take a whole bowl of the veloute sauce as a soup course. Next we have a pan-friend fillet of cod. For main, we had two types of lamb, slow cooked neck of lamb and nice piece of loin. I have to say the portion was quite generous. Another thing that is worth mentioning is the bread. The whole time when we were enjoying the differences courses, we were given several choices of tasty warm bread. My friend and I liked the bread so much, we totally ODed on it. So by the time we finished the main, we were ready to call it quit. However, we still have some more exciting surprises coming our way. I love the cheese course. The two types of cheese were great, but the killer was how the crackers were presented to us. The restaurant cracker holders custom made from olive tree. So this course was like a cool piece of art work presented on our table. Then for dessert, we had white chocolate tart what was more like a slice of creme brulee. Then there was petits fours, basically 4 little bites of chocolates and sweets. We thought we were done and our lovely waiter brought on several cute donut balls and some best tasting caneles. Be prepared to spend a solid 3 hours there to enjoy your meal. And expect great food and exceptional services. Highly recommend it.

fantastic food and wine combination with an attention to detail but delivered with an engaging informality in a great setting. Last 2 years haven't just missed going out but forgotten how good for the soul it is. Thanks Dave and Tabitha

Wow!! I was taken here for my birthday December last year. I think from the moment we stepped in it was clear that we were not the usual clientele. But that only made the servers more wonderful to us. With every course the sommelier came over and spoke to us in terms we would understand explaining the wine to us and not making us feel uncomfortable at all. We had seven amazing courses. Truffle velouté to start. Only one mouthful but bursting with flavour. Then deep fried mussels with a little basil jelly inside. Again bursting with flavour. Then pickled mackerel. Again just lovely, and I do not normally enjoy cold fish. But it was not overwhelming and the accompaniments worked so well. Then beef carpaccio with deep fried sweet breads. YUM!! It had a rich BBQ sauce which brought the whole meal together. Next the Asian inspired seared duck breast. The fat was removed and the skin, crisp as anything, layed directly onto the meat. I could have eaten ten of these. Desert was a lemon posset with passion fruit gel. Perfect after all that we had eaten before. And lastly some sweets. Im not sure what they were but they were just amazing. The dinner was not cheap and it was a once in a life time experience for me. But my gosh was it worth every single penny

I loved it! I went here with my friend for lunch and we both were super excited. The friendliness of the staff, the presentation and the food was just wonderful. As usual in nice places like this you get a lot of extras like freshly baked bread with sea salted butter, amuse bouche and for coffee pralines, cakes... If you dont have a lot of money but a passion for food, then come for lunch. 3 course was 25£ which is a bargain compared to what quality food you will get.

I celebrated my birthday here just before it gained its Michelin status and had an outstanding meal as did my fellow diners. Highlights included a rabbit dish which truly showed what varied flavours can be gained from the succulent and versatile meat, and a crisp skinned, perfectly executed sea bass dish. The atmosphere is chic, elegant, but without being unwelcoming. Prices have risen slightly since the Michelin status was awarded, but this is to be expected and standards have not slipped since my first visit.

I really wanted to try a Michelin-starred restaurant overseas, and though I would have loved to try something British, we ultimately decided on Pied-a-Terre due to its location and menu affordability. We stopped in here around 1pm, and the restaurant only had maybe one other pair there. From start to finish, it was definitely an interesting experience. Despite the fact that I was wearing a nice dress, I still felt kind of... awkward. I'm in my mid-20s, not wearing a designer outfit, just something simple and nice, and I felt like I was not supposed to be here. I wonder if that's how all Michelin restaurants are? Regardless of feeling that way, the waiters were lovely and attentive. I can never get used to someone tucking a napkin into my lap after I sit down, but I can appreciate that it was all a part of the aesthetic. Though our reservation was at 1pm, since we arrived a bit early, they let us sit down early. We chose the three course menu, which was interesting and delicious. As someone who is pretty obsessed with food, I was impressed with the flavors presented. They started us out with bread, and I know it's silly to mention, but dear god, that bread was fantastic. Crusty exterior, with a delicious, warm, flaky interior. Next was something served amuse-bouche (I believe; it was tiny and I can't remember it being mentioned on the menu), then a salad (weirdly enough, some of the bed dressing I've ever had in my whole dang life), the fish as a main, and a tiny lemon (I think?) mousse. Honestly, most of the food was portioned very small, but the flavors they packed were delicious. THE VERDICT: Overall, the food was delicious, the presentation beautiful if bemusing, and the service absolutely top notch. I believe the food was about 90 pounds for two, not including the tip. We spent a little over 2 hours here, leisurely enjoying the meal. So why 4 stars, you ask? Because I just felt absolutely uncomfortable the entire time. I know this is not a reflection of the food or the service, but it's something I still can't shake... Months later. Like I somehow didn't belong there, which is what stops me from truly loving the place.

So, here I am, the day after, and I feel like I would've enjoyed sitting on the sidewalk and lighting the 250 pounds on fire instead of having dinner at this place. See, I'm vegan. But, we called ahead and fessed up and asked them if this was OK. They said sure, no problem. Indeed, they even advertise a vegetarian menu. So, they at least appear to think outside of the box a bit. Can't really lose, right? No. Stop. This line of thinking is wrong. Here's what actually happened. I showed up and then proceeded to get served a tiresome and endless series of uninspired scraps they cobbled together from the edges of the kitchen. I can't remember a single flavor, other than truffle oil somewhere. Oh maybe some of the canapes had an herb fried into it. It was edible, but you don't come here for simply edible, do you? Indeed, this the lamest Michelin star dining experience I've ever had. Come to think of it, I've enjoyed every single vegan meal I've ever had at any steak house over this place. At some point someone in my party asked the waitress, after they served a course, "be honest, what we got is way better than what the vegan got, right?" She froze, looked around nervously, smiled sheepishly and backed away without answering. Obviously, they were more than happy to charge the full price but phone in the work. So, let this serve as an example of their values. If they had any respect for their work they would've just been honest and said they couldn't accommodate me. And I would've been more than happy to give this spot to someone else in my company and everybody would've won.

I had already tried the sister restaurant "L'autre pied" and had loved it. Very cosy, charming staff and very nice food. It was time to upgrade and try the mothership :) And it was worth it! I thoroughly enjoyed my lunch there! - the restaurant itself is quite small, but it's charming. Very cosy and classy interior that gives it a soft atmosphere. It's made with a lot of taste, makes you feel comfortable, with a few touches of color here and there. - the staff is smily and very nice. They are not overwhelming, but still very attentive and eager to make sure you are enjoying yourself. The sommelier was especially fun and friendly, joking with us about the wine. - the food! BRILLIANT! we had the lunch menu. It started with a choice of butter (salty or not) and bread (the parmesan is to die for!), then mise-en-bouches (the gnocchi with tomato and parmesan was so yummy!!!). I had the prawn carpaccio with apples and sesame as a starter. Very surprising, but in a positive way. When it came, I wasn't sure what I had ordered. But it tasted very nice. An unusual, but pleasing combinations of flavours. Maybe a little too heavy on the sesame side for me. Then I had the rabbit. It was DELICIOUS. So tender. So packed with flavours. And the red spanish wine I had, was stunning with it. Then came the pre-dessert, a sweet lemony light creme/mousse. Refreshing. For dessert, I had the mascarpone & nectarine tart. I need the recipe. It was heavenly good. Fresh, rich and crispy. And finally, the petits fours to end this feast (my fav was the cannele, still warm from the oven!). - the manager must be a smart & kind person. A 2-stars michelin restaurant that offers a £23 lunch menu (starter+main) is beyond great! The whole experience of a high-class restaurant, with incredible creativity and yum-factor deserves a big warm hug. It allows everyone to experience the worlds of haute cuisine, and this is something to be noted :)))

This Place has 2 Michelin stars? Really? i could see 1, but 2?! let me explain.... I went for lunch last week with a friend. I'm normally the one who is always 10 minutes late, but this time i was the first to arrive. i was greeted warmly and they offered me either in the front part of the back. I picked a seat in the main part of the restaurant. It was a beautiful restaurant. Small, cosy, refined, beautiful. As i waited, i looked around at the other clientele and how the staff were with them. There was a table opposite me with a small child, who (at that point) was very well behaved. Their waiter, however was speaking so loudly and forcibly that I could understand every word he said. It felt so brass and out of place, but I shrugged and let it go. My friend arrived, and this snooty, i suppose she was a Manager? came over to take our order.... literally 2 minutes after my friend had sat down. "We havent even looked," we say. For the next... 20 minutes... she ignores us. Finally we get her attention. We order off the lunch menu: "I'll have the Chicken -" me "The Poussin," she cuts me off, correcting me. "Yes," I say, "The Poussin. Followed by the Lamb." Ok, i can understand if the menu is in French and you're checking to make sure i understand which dish I'm ordered, but the menu is in English, in an English speaking country. My friend had Char followed by Cod. My dishes were better. In fact, The Poussin and the Lamb were outstanding. which both of the fish choices were alright, but nothing to write home about. The dessert, a pumpkin panne cotta, was light and delicious. Our other server, in contrast to the loud one i had seen with the other table, was so quiet and mumbled his words so we frequently had to ask him to repeat himself. One amazing thing: The Bread. AMAZING. Treacle Bread with butter... yum.... So, the moral of this story: it was good, but the service was lack luster and the food wasnt outstanding. Maybe i'm becoming a snob. Maybe they were just having an off day.

This Michelin one star, downgraded after a chef change from two stars, was eagerly anticipated on our one night in London, as we were returning home through London after Istanbul, Vienna, and Prague. A small restaurant, we were greeted by a somewhat confused hostess who had us walk around the two room restaurant to choose a table, unable to speak intelligibly in either English or French. We concluded later, when she brought a check to the table before we had even had our amuse bouche, that she may have been a bit handicapped and forgive her befuddlement. We sat for about 20 minutes before being greeted and given a menu, then another 10 before the requested carte des vins was brought. We wondered if we were invisible, though we could see each other and those around us. The back of my chair was repeatedly bumped by the servers who did not note the frequent encounters, so perhaps we were hard to see. The menu was not explained, the servers were too aloof and disinterested to convey any enthusiasm or information regarding the cuisine. The words they spoke were monotonous and the minimum needed to convey their message, robotic and disinterested rather than haughty or condescending. The first plates were introduced by a server who needs to learn how to enunciate; a brief course in elocution would have helped. It was not a language barrier, as I am conversant in English and French, but a service barrier. The white wine, a 2006 V. Dauvissat Forest Chablis, obviously just pulled from a refrigerator, was served at near ice cold temperature and took an hour of swirling and cupping in one's hands to warm to a temperature where it could be appreciated for the fine wine it was, and then it showed quite unevolved--as I suspect it had spent its entire post-bottling life in that cold refrigerator. By contrast, the 1999 L'Arlot Suchots was served at the perfect cellar temperature and showed quite nicely, but is not a blockbuster wine, more a wine of finesse and breeding. The food was quite good, presentation beautiful on lovely dinnerware/china, inventive combinations--I loved the langoustine/suckling pig combination, enjoyed the quail appetizer, and was quite taken with the partridge entrée, my first time eating that bird, served with a perfectly cooked small piece of foie. All courses were delicious, though dropped off as unceremoniously as if we were being served a quick breakfast at Denny's or The House of Pancakes. Timing was erratic, with brief and then long pauses between courses. We were given dessert menus and then sat for at least 30 minutes before being asked for an order. Service of 12.5% was added to the bill; I suspect most diners would not have been that generous given the option. The saving grace--beside quite excellent food--was the charming sommelier who asked where we were from and actually engaged us regarding the wines and restaurant. He had a quick smile, a lot of kindness in his voice and actions, and was so out of place with his interest in this otherwise disinterested restaurant. We won't go back. There are too many fine restaurants that welcome their guests and make them feel comfortable. In fact, this experience motivates me to register on Yelp and perhaps OpenTable to render my opinion to others. The fine cuisine of this restaurant is tarnished by the unmotivated, disinterested staff that should be summarily dismissed--with the exception of the kind sommelier.

This is a tough one. I was really excited to go here, having heard great things from friends and colleagues, and being pleased by the menu. I had heard equally fantastic thoughts about L'autre pied (their sister restaurant - I have not been there), and so thought this should be an amazing meal. The venue is quite beautiful. Courteous staff provide proper yet comfortable service in a small, well lit room. I didn't find the booth to be very comfortable, but that's ok. The wine list was very impressive, and we ordered the least expensive Chateauneuf-du-pape with great success. We did the tasting menu, hoping to get the most complete experience. Everything was nicely made and beautifully presented, but nothing was really inspiring or memorable. The foie gras, which I looked forward to most, was properly cooked, but, again, just sort of plain and flat. Best course was the lamb, beautifully prepared and well seasoned, and the only memorable flavor for me, other than the petits fours. I give full credit for their petits fours, especially the macaroons. These proved those most lasting impression for me, and about the only thing that would bring me back (I wish they sold them on their own). As before, everything was beautiful, and I cannot say anything was done improperly, but for a Michelin two-star charging ninety pounds for a tasting menu, I can't say I walked out happy. I regard it as a one-star, based primarily on the refined service and setting, coupled with the competence of the cuisine, but to get to two, I think a smattering of inspirational flavors should be required, and I think I should leave wanting to return, which I didn't.

We had a top-class evening out at Pied a Terre. We ate from the a la carte menu and we were happy with all of our courses. We were delighted with the warm and personable service throughout the whole evening. It is a Michelin starred restaurant, so you expect to see a lot of bonus courses in the way of a bread selection, amuse bouches and petits fours at the end. They did each of these very well. The bill was a bit pricey, but for this experience I feel it was worth it. My first impression was that the tables were rather close together, but as the evening progressed, this didn't feel like an issue after all. The table had a bowl of nocellara olives which we grazed on while we were browsing the menus. These are our favourite type of olives and when we had finished the bowl, they refilled it! We chose a bottle of Sancerre from the extensive wine menu. The bread selection was very nice; a good variety. My favourite was the treacle brown bread which had a nice burnt caramel taste. I was careful to stop after three pieces because I didn't want to fill myself before the later courses. The amuse bouches were pea and fois gras parfait and mini croquettes. The parfait was beautifully presented in a sea urchin shell. The mini croquettes had an excellent crunchy coating. Entrees: Morteaux Sausage Boudin with sauteed lamb sweetbreads, broad beans, girolles and a lamb and mint consomme. This was very impressive. The consomme was intense. The sweetbreads were nuggets of joy and the small sausage was tender with a subtle flavour. Lobster with suckling pig glazed in honey, gremolata, romain lettuce and red mizuna. This was good, with an Asian twist. The salad dressing was refreshing and appetizing. Mains: Fillet of Pork with braised shoulder, sweetcorn, potato and parmesan gnocchi and shallot jus. The pork was tender and each corn kernel was juicy. However, it did feel like a strange combination. Roasted breast of pigeon with hummus, smoked sardines, piquollo peppers and rosemary jus. The pigeon was cooked to my wife's liking, however it may have been better with crispy skin. The meat was tender, but not as strong as duck. It came with apricot which was a good pairing. After our mains, were were easily persuaded to have the cheese course. This was one of the highlights of the evening. The waiter talked us through all of the cheeses and their characteristics. I wish I could remember all of their names! We chose three of them: a hard cheese, an Italian cheese (a blend of cow, sheep and goat milk) and a camembert from Burgundy (very soft). Our serving of cheese was presented with a "cracker tree": an interesting wooden ornament with slots for the crackers. We had a pre-dessert of fromage frais sorbet with black cherries. A refreshing dish and an appropriate gear change from the cheese. Desserts: White chocolate tart with poached apricots, fresh almonds and lemon thyme ice cream. The white chocolate was not as strong as I expected. This was good because white chocolate can sometimes seem too sweet. We liked the creme brûlée style glazing on top and the ice cream pairing was good. Mango Millefeuille with coconut mousse, lychee jelly and passionfruit icecream. This was simply awesome! It looked like a great deal of work had gone into constructing it: the delicate layering and the arrangement of the mini sliced mango in the middle layer. To complete the evening, I had a Sauternes Pinard sweet wine and my wife had a pot of lapsing souchong tea. The tea had a very nice smoky aroma. The tea came with enough petits fours for both of us. Then, when we had finished those, we got a bonus round of petits fours! All different from the first batch. This was unexpected and, of course, appreciated.

To appreciate this truly you really have to be of a foodie/snob. I say this only because the subtleties of the food are going to escape the palates of some people. It's impossible to recommend one dish as everything I have had has been outstanding. It's expensive and time consuming but worth every penny and every minute. If you are a Londoner or visiting, this is one place for a really sublime experience. Don't think about going on to the theatre afterwards as this is a complete evening in itself.

Amazing dining adventure! I went there with 4 friends on a Saturday night and went for the 10 course tasting menu without wine pairings. While looking at the menu we were offered with a tuna tartare with potato and garlic croquette as "amuse-buche". Definitely a great start. The actual tasting experience started with quail poached egg served on a (really amazingl) asparagus cream. This first course made us understand we came to the right place. It followed a tuna tartare served with mini fried squid tentacles and basil velloute'. Again, an extraordinary preparation. (Only flaw in the evening, we had already been served tuna tartare before, I wouldn't expect such a repetition in a top notch restaurant like this). After the tuna we've been served white asparagus with garlic jelly, crab mayo and iberico ham. While the quality of each ingredient was astonishingly good, I found the iberico ham better tasted alone. The next course was poached and roasted sole with lemon grass mashed potatoes. The best course in the menu. Full stop. The fish was followed by veal fillet with garlic cream and mashed potatoes - definitely not disappointing. The cheese was French Comte' and British Stilton - For the first time in my life a british cheese completely overcome France. It was followed by a "Tasting of lemon and blood orange" basically a layered dessert made with lemon sorbetto, orange jelly and lemon foam on top. Good stuff. Finally for dessert, we were served a chocolate crème with caramel sauce, salted peanut ice cream and chocolate jelly - which despite the "complex" description, was nothing particularly interesting, even though very well done. During the evening we were proposed with a broad selection of different breads, ranging from italian focaccia to a (superb) onion brioche. We order two bottle of wine (one for the starters, one for the mains and the cheese) and while we picked the first one ourself from the very well supplied wine list, we asked the sommelier for advice on the second one. He proposed the Madrian Baste 2010 with very good structure and the right level of tannins (the wine was left breathing in a decanter, as any wine with good body should). We finally asked for coffee, which was served with a selection of small pastry that I actually enjoyed more than the dessert. My overall sensation about the place: astonishing. Despite being quite expensive (we paid about 150£ each with service) it was worth it every pence. I strongly recommend the pied-a'-terre to anyone looking for a fine dining experience in London.

My previous reviewed here was meant for their sister's restaurant , L'AutrePied which I have rated 1 star !! As for Pied a Terre, we had excellent experience n for sure deserved their usual 5 star rating ..........

Quite a good experience, though pretty pricey for what it is. The food was all very solid and expertly, but nothing stood out as extraordinary. In particular, the kitchen seems to have an expert handle on cooking fish - both the scallops and halibut were perfectly cooked. We had the 10 course tasting with wine, and it definitely cost a pretty penny. It was a celebration of some good news at work, so I didn't mind splurging, but I think there are a lot of places where one can find better value in the city. One major plus was the service, who were really quite friendly for a French establishment! With our wine service, the Sommelier had us play "guess the wine". It was fun & not intimidating, and I think I learned more about wine and focused more on it than if I had been just told "this is X from Y, next is A from B, etc"

A very fine restauant where the food is always the best you have had for ages. Worthy of any excuse if you can afford it. If you can get more than 6 people they will usually let you have a room to yourself. The wines are a bit daunting, and the wine list is exceptionally good, but there is always a Portugese red or simmilar that is very good and it's the cheapest wine! Look also to Alsace. And at the end you get to pig out on the petite fleurs. The staff always make you feel welcome and relaxed and take a genuine interest in your enjoyment & comfort and you feel they are rewarded too. Marcus Eaves has settled in and simply shines! A great place to 'destroy' the afternoon when you need a break.

My boss took me here when we were in London and what can I say but WOW? Seriously. Awesome. Food. The chef is this young Aussie guy who is extraordinarily creative One of the best meals in my life. Now to get back to London. (Putting on dream cap )

Full review on http://www.thehappinessprojectlondon.wordpress.com We had the tasting menu the second ever time I've done this. At 10 courses, it was really far too much (I felt sick on the tube home from being over-stuffed) but it was the most exciting gastronomique experience of my life so far. The amuse bouche themselves were incredible, including a ginger foam thing that bubbled in the mouth and was so good I giggled. Starters included marinated Scallops with Brandade Mousse, Cauliflower and Truffle Salad, Lemon Oil and Baby Wood Sorrel I'm allergic to scallops but they managed to make me something even better. Mains included cod and venison and the puddings seemed to go on forever. We loved the coffee and petit fours at the end (if only we could eat, or see, properly see below). I don't regret doing the tasting menu it was a wonderful experience and the food was original, experimental and delicious - but next time, I'd like to order a la carte. We also did the wine flight with this menu which meant a new wine for every course. The glasses are about half full, but still I was pretty tipsy by the end and the last few courses were a little hazy. However, it was really fun guessing the wine, there were some really interesting choices, and the whole experience sent us into giggling schoolchild mode. I loved how the chef and wine sommellier were both Aussies shows how good Australian cuisine has become, meant that there was a lot of experimental cooking, and that the wine choices were eclectic - New World and non-French European as well as some good French wines. I loved how the French aristocrats asking the nationality of the chef were shocked ha! It is also unlike other Michelin-starred restaurants, as you can book it through toptable. First downside is the money if you do choose the taster menu plus wine flight, you're looking at around £170 each ouch. Second downside is that it was filled with Eurotrash and bankers, and the atmosphere wasn't great even on a Saturday night it didn't seem full of regulars or the cool crowd like the River Cafe

I was surprised at the size of the dining room, but the intimate atmosphere was a nice change. We ate early, with a 6:30 booking, and were the first in the restaurant, but it started to get a little busier after about 45 minutes and was packed by the time we left. The staff went out of their way to accommodate a fussy eater in our party (coming up with a complete main course that wasn't even on the menu) and the food was very, very good. Fairly rich, French-style cooking, though that's to be expected, but still very enjoyable. Delicious bread (and very nice to see them offering more once we'd finished our first (and second, and third, and fourth!) portions and attentive service, though the white wine could have been put on ice by the end of the meal. Dinner service wasn't cheap, but some of the lunchtime and special offer menus look extremely good value for money.

Definitely a quintessential Michelin experience. Service and attention to detail was immaculate. We got the 10-course tasting menu and the table was cleared and reset after every dish. Each dish was consistently high quality, delicious and beautifully presented. I was impressed by their epic wine selection (basically two huge book volumes). While the staff were nothing but welcoming and accommodating I still felt a little bit intimidated being in such a high class place, just because every single detail in the restaurant was so precise. Certainly the most extravagant - and suitably expensive - dining experience I've had. I only took one star rating off because I personally rate based on for value for money - this restaurant is appropriately expensive and is more of a special occasion-type place.

Awesome.....five star from beginning to end...the food and service is world class....this is a must visit when you come the London....

This is a great restaurant producing superb cuisine with excellent service. It is in my view one of the best restaurants of it's type in the UK an equal to The Square and Gordon Ramsey at Royal Hospital Road. One feels that each dish hs been carefully developed and constructed like a fine oil painting - everything on the plate has a purpose and contributes to the whole. The wine list is vey well chosen with a particulary good selection of red Burgundies.

The welcome was warm and accommodating despite arriving well ahead of the booked time. This was followed by excellent perfectly judged service throughout. The food was similarly excellent, surprisingly filling despite the magnificent presentation. The lunch menu is excellent value for the quality on offer. The waiting staff had realised that this was a treat (a birthday card was in its envelope on the table), and as soon as they had opportunity enquired with me. The meal was then finished by presentation of a birthday platter with further Petits Fours. I forgot to mention, the Petit Fours were exquisite. The only downside: it's above my usual budget, but no regrets. A treat well worth indulging in.

This place is something special!!!! The food was heavenly especially the venison! Service impeccable and atmosphere lovely. Can't wait to go back!!!!

I am a big fan of Andy's cooking style when he was at L' Autre Pied, so it was interesting to see how he had adapted at the more formal, upmarket Pied a Terre. The cooking on the night for me was less creative if I was to directly compare it to L' Autre Pied, but without a doubt it was more elegant and refine. The service was faultless, also I really like how they have refurnished the restaurant since I last visited two years ago, it has a much more classy feel to it now without losing its cosiness. I would definitely return in 2016 to see how Andy progresses and fine-tunes his cooking concept at Pied a Terre, and I am sure it will be something very special.

Round 4: Seared Duck Foie Gras with Glazed Endive, Pumpkin and Orange Purée, White Balsamic Gel My biggest worry with foie gras is that instead of rich meatiness you get overwhelmingly oily tastes. Not so here. The foie gras was full of high notes conjuring images of luxury and decadence. After all, there are few dishes as decadent as foie gras, even the saying the name makes you feel a bit elite. This was well supported by the full mouth feel of the dish. The glazed endive provided the necessary crunch although I couldn't see an easy way to cut it and popped it in my mouth alone. Tasty, but lacking the ability to tie in with other elements. The puree was a bit random and again tasty but without any real link to everything else. In addition, the bread provided with the foie gras was woefully insufficient. Overall, individually the elements were brilliant but this is a case where the whole is less than the sum of the parts. Round 5; Poached Fillet of Halibut with Wet Walnut Crust, Sautéed Jerusalem Artichokes and Lovage This might have been one of my favourite dishes on the menu. The fish was cooked perfectly and just on the right edge of done which resulted in a moist offering that melted in your mouth. Again, good contrasting textures provided by the walnut crust (what a wet crust is and how it differs from a dry crust I don't know) and sautéed artichokes. I normally see asparagus with this type of dish but the artichokes provided the same flavor group while changing the visual lines of the plate. The fish is a longish line and asparagus continues this trend whereas the artichokes provide a more circular design that was visually pleasing. Round 6: Loin of Berkshire Venison with Golden Cauliflower, Glazed Herefordshire Snails and Red Wine Jus I love venison. I love the rich gamey flavor and the tenderness of the meat. This didn't disappoint and the seared loin was perfectly done. It's easy to overcook or undercook venison and leave it just too tough to easy eat. This was tender enough to cut with a butter knife (and the wickedly sharp curved blades provided for the course had no problem at all) and full of juicy goodness. However, as good as the meat was, it paled in comparison to the flavours of the jus. I even asked for more bread to mop it up. I did my best to behave in a posh manner as befitting the restaurant, but sometimes you just gotta go for it and wipe your plate clean. Round 7: Cheese selection We were given a selection of 3 cheeses. One was a mild goat's cheese, one a fairly middle of the road cow's milk cheese, and a sharp blue stilton. A selection of crisp flatbreads were provided which are not very tidy or really suitable for cheese. The goat's cheese was spectacular and I could have had that all night. The cow's milk cheese was fairly unmemorable and the stilton a bit much given the richness of the dishes so far. One of my friend's didn't want cheese and they graciously replaced it with a treacle tart that had me a bit jealous. I was a bit disappointed we weren't able to choose from a selection of cheeses but overall it was perfectly adequate. Round 8: Pumpkin Panna Cotta with Confit Clementines and Orange Consommé I've got to say I've never had a better panna cotta before. This was smooth and creamy and you could lose yourself in the silkiness of the dish. The clementines were a clever element and tied in nicely with the orange consommé. Needless to say we scraped our dishes clean. Round 9: White Chocolate Crème Brulée with Blackberries and Lemon Leaf Ice Cream The crème brulée was likewise soft and silky although I didn't get much of the white chocolate flavours. The tart blackberries provided a good contract from the sweetness of the brulée. The ice cream was nice but nothing special. At this point we were stuffed but the end was almost upon us. Round 10: Coffee and petit fours At this point, you need an espresso just to make it out of your seat. The coffee is good (not on par with Paris but close) although I fear they slightly burned the beans in ours. The petit fours (there are four of them nicely done) range from delicious to horrendous but I imagine that depends on your tastes (I personally don't like fruit gel filled chocolates) so I won't comment too much more on them. Hmm, well if you've made it this far, some other thoughts for you. I would say this was worth the price tag for the food. The atmosphere is quite relaxed so while good for catching up and perhaps a date, it's not the ideal spot if you plan on going out afterwards as you tend to be a bit sleepy by the end. Also, given the small size, if you are a bit loud you will dominate the scene. We were joking around as was the table behind us so we didn't notice it for a while. But when we took a break to eat at the same time as the other table, the restaurant was deathly quiet which highlighted the fact everyone else probably knew exactly what we were discussing. Good wine list - I'm outta space!

We had an outstanding dinner here last night, as part of an early birthday present for my husband. We did the tasting menu with the wine accompaniment, which took around 4 hours or so, including the kir royales and olives at the beginning. We were seated in the small 4-table area at the front of the restaurant, and the service felt very personal and attentive the entire time. Doing the wine pairing was particularly fun, since the sommelier/waiter would have us eat a bit of the meal and drink a bit of the wine before he would reveal the region and name of the wine (each wine came from a different country). It sounds like that could be a little irksome, I know, but it was actually a great experience, with some easy guesses and some tough ones. In addition to the olives, we started with four amuse bouche, three cold and one hot. The flavors ranged from salty to sweet, which was a nice contrast. Our first course was "Pickled Cornish Mackerel with Shaved Fennel Salad, Roasted Baby Beetroots, Beetroot and Balsamic Gel," paired with (spoiler alert) a 2009 Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire. The mackerel completely tasted of the sea, while the earthy, sweet beetroot balanced the dish. The fennel was very subtle, and the balsamic gave it all a nice tang. Next, we had "Pan-Fried Scottish Scallops with Baby Artichokes, Gremolata, Iberico Ham, Lemon Verbena Jus Gras," paired with a 2010 Gruner Veltliner (Hasel). This dish really upended my tasting expectations! I love Iberico Ham, but sometimes find it a bit "fishy." Here, that fishy flavor fit in with the butter notes on the scallops, and the tartness of the lemon verbena. The "Seared and Poached Foie Gras with a Ragout of Borlotti Beans, Fresh Peas, and Sauternes Consomme," with a 2009 Ribeiro (Vino do Campo) was next. This dish also screamed "French classic" from the menu, but was invigorated by the little touches of the chef. The foie gras was seared to perfection, and the beans and peas (in particular) brightened up the dish and balanced the heaviness of the foie gras. The fourth course was "Pan-fried Monkfish with Morels, Baby Leeks, and Liquorice Sauce," with a 2009 Viognier-Chardonnay (Qupe, from CA), and the fifth course was "Roasted Gressingham Duck Breast, Red Chard, Fresh Almonds, Cherry and Thyme Sauce," with a 2005 Quinto do Seival (from Brazil!). Both dishes were tender and rich, and the Brazilian wine was quite a surprise. Now we were in the home stretch - cheese, desserts, and petit fours. The only disappointment with the cheese course is that the cheeses were chosen for us, rather than letting us select from the awesome-looking cheese board. The wine to accompany the cheese was a 2008 Bonarda Cinco Tierras from Argentina. The first dessert was a tart and sweet "Strawberry and Yoghurt Mousse with Fromage Frais Sorbet and (teeny tiny) Wild Strawberries" (with a 2008 Malvasia Colli Piacentini from Italy), and the second dessert was a sweet and tart ;^) "White Chocolate Creme Brulee with Kentish Raspberries and Lemon Leaf Ice Cream" (with a 2008 Mulderbosch Sauv Blanc). Both desserts captured the fresh flavors of summer, with a nice rich counterpoint, sort of a dressed-up strawberries and cream. The meal then finished with coffee and tea and a tray of petit fours, all of which were little works of art. The nougat was my favorite, but all of the tiny tarts were so nice, too. I wish that I could come back here every week, it was so outstanding.

I'm a little confused about all the 5 star reviews. The restaurant isn't bad but it's certainly not up there with other Michelin star restaurants out there. To start the service was terrible. So slow. Our reservation was at 8 and we didn't get our food menu until 9 when I had to ask for it myself! When we finally ordered we decided to go a la carte. I ordered the quail to start which was delicious. I ordered the salmon for main course. It was cooked perfectly however my asparagus was way overlooked and I found a bone in my salmon. Not to mention the portion was tiny. Both courses were tasting menu size.. We all shared cheese plate for dessert. I don't mind paying for good food and service but I don't think this place is worth the price tag. Won't be returning

It is the best food experience I have ever had. The room is intimate without feeling small and the atmosphere is relaxed with a perfect setting of Jazz and background lighting. The staff were attentive and prompt but not intrusive. We ordered our three courses, but what with everything else they bring you, it turned out to be more like 7 courses. But despite this extravagance, at the end I did not feel like I had over eaten. Afterward we relaxed upstairs in the plush bar. A first class experience, with the only negative I can say is that it did not come cheap.

This is one of those meals that comes along very rarely, a perfect storm of excellence. The welcome was warm, and service is friendly but professional and almost preternaturally efficient. The room is subdued but very comfortable and pleasant. We had the tasting menu, in which every bite was exceptional, beginning with little extras like a round of amuses that included a delightful foie gras sandwich and smoked salmon (among others). Every dish on the tasting menu was a highlight unto itself, but among the most heavenly plates were foie gras (perfectly seared) paired with an ethereal passionfruit coulis and a lamb shoulder (super tender) with a pea puree that rocked my culinary world. An asparagus veloute, scallops done almost sashimi style, a velvety chocolate "cake" and even the cheeses were exceptional. And the petit fours at the end were gorgeous and tasted even better. It's not a cheap meal, but if any meal is going to be worth it, this one surely was. This is a kitchen that has great respect for quality ingredients, and then elevates them. If you love food, get out those credit cards and come running.

Perfect for a Michelin Star restaurant lunch... with clients!!