"The duck breast is awesome."(6 Tips)
"Super cheap and popular French restaurant in islington."(3 Tips)
"Absolutely lovely place and can't believe how such good value it is."(22 Tips)
"Loved the lobster and crayfish ravioli and the sea bass."(4 Tips)
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Tilly GoodwinMarch 28, 2015Amazing French food. Can't recommend highly enough. Pork belly and apple- super unpretentious and well executed, and such good value. The kind of place where I'd like to try everything on the menu.Upvote1Downvote
MonaDecember 8, 2014I love this restaurant! The food is delicious and great value for money! 3 course for £20. My favourite main is the duck + I've had the steak/ravioli, also very gd. I always leave with a smile! :)
Upvote1Downvote- Chantelle TangSeptember 16, 2015Absolutely lovely place and can't believe how such good value it is. Had the lobster and crab ravioli to start, the duck for main and the baileys cheesecake for dessert. The duck is a must!UpvoteDownvote
- MaríaMarch 1, 2015Lovely homemade food! Simple, unpretentious and really tasty experience. Loved the lobster and crayfish ravioli and the sea bass.
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Mike DMarch 16, 20153 floors of seating. Try to get ground floor seating. First floor is good and second is OK. Make reservations on the weekend. Great value, the food is delicious. Recommend for a date.UpvoteDownvote
Sasha FilimonovJuly 7, 2013Duck breast is tender with a perfectly seared skin - paired with a garlic mash, delightful. Plus without the sauce it's gluten-free (don't fret, the rest of the flavours make up for it in spades).UpvoteDownvote
Tom BrownJuly 12, 2014Of my favourite restaurants in London. Perfect for a date, but amazingly reasonable prices. Best tables are upstairs in the evening, the ravioli starter is out of this worldUpvoteDownvote
Vic McGinMay 1, 2015Super cheap and beautiful three course meals. Attentive staff and a cosy atmosphere. A real islington institution. Cheese board is easily enough for 2!UpvoteDownvote
Tania Segura GuillenOctober 21, 2017Delicious food! Cheap for a french restaurant. Duck and sea bass highly recommended! Friendly staff.
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Russell BarnesDecember 24, 2016The duck is superb, and the Scottish salmon and haddock dishes are really good too. Friendly service and great value for money.UpvoteDownvote
Jo HalsteadSeptember 14, 2012Gorgeous restaurant, lovely when candlelit. 2nd or 3rd floor are better than the ground floor. Delicious food and excellent value for money, just feels a little rushed due to the table-turning policy.Upvote2Downvote
Daryna VakulenkoJanuary 7, 2024Fantastic interior and good wine selection! Duck breast was delicious.
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Kevin HuberNovember 15, 2015Cozy! (As in tiny) great for a third or fourth date! Beautiful inside. The wine is very reasonable. Upstairs is a bit quieter.UpvoteDownvote
Jen SiddallMay 22, 2013Amazing prices! Food is very close to awesome, but with the price, far surpasses the expectation. Atmosphere lovely, service friendly, and house red great for price. Definitely recommend.UpvoteDownvote
Christo PapadopoulosMarch 18, 2017Simple & cheap french bistrot - probably the cheapest in London. Service average. Menu changes from time to time.
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Jiri KramNovember 25, 2012Good honest and fresh french food. Definitely worth the price that low even for the London standards. Recommended without any doubt.UpvoteDownvote
Adrián Lorenzo @AdriyuyuFebruary 13, 2014Wooow! Everything was good! Friendly staff and really nice food
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Jon ChooDecember 17, 2011Superb value French restaurant in a trendy part of Islington. Expect to pay around £20 for a three course meal. Booking is a must.Upvote8Downvote
Imogen CJanuary 8, 2015Cheap menu, super yummy and authentic French food. Will go again! Reservation needed as popularUpvoteDownvote
Jordi LlobetDecember 18, 2014Good food. We were a group of 12 and the service was fast. The waitresses were very nice and friendly.UpvoteDownvote
Sam MNovember 11, 2013Sea bass was fantastic; great quality for the price, service good, wouldn't hesitate to come back...UpvoteDownvote
Yoonie SDecember 24, 2014The duck breast with garlic potato mash is my fav! Would highly recommend!UpvoteDownvote
Jonny BurchDecember 24, 2014Great French food at a great price £30 or less for 3 courses + wine. A regular favourite.UpvoteDownvote
Alison RocheMarch 5, 2017An Islington institution! Cheap and generally decent French food. They struggle to produce a rare steak though.UpvoteDownvote
Dimitra EvangelouDecember 14, 2017Confit duck was yum as was the Camembert starter. Nice atmosphere but bit noisy!UpvoteDownvote
Chris KrumNovember 18, 2018Delicious salmon!! Good value and the staff super friendly!UpvoteDownvote
Kim PhamSeptember 20, 2014Duck breast entree is incredible - I could sink into those garlic potatoes forever.UpvoteDownvote
Luke TulloSeptember 21, 2015Great value French bistro style food in a candlelit settingUpvoteDownvote
Jo NJanuary 5, 2013Really good value for money - roast chicken and mussels plus wine for £15UpvoteDownvote
Chris JordanOctober 6, 2012Good food all round...lamb was great,,, fries were great. Good value for money.Upvote1Downvote
DianeAugust 14, 2013Breaded prawns as starter - big tick. Duck as the main - tick tick tick.UpvoteDownvote
yashJuly 5, 2017the cod wasn't that great but the sause and spinach were stellar. same for the ravioliUpvoteDownvote
- Natalie ProutMarch 28, 2010Super cheap and popular French restaurant in islington. Romantic vibe. Good vegetarian options and all mains under £8. Pre booking advised!UpvoteDownvote
Alex Coburn DavisMarch 31, 2013Food is good for the price... Ambience has a little to answer for...
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Mark FalconerDecember 15, 2013Great place, just packed to the rafters and actually too warm inside...UpvoteDownvote
Victoria SummersDecember 11, 2010Good Value!!! Always had great meals here but choose a later booking so you're not rushed to finish for second bookings!UpvoteDownvote
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