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Claude Bosi at Bibendum
“Iconic location for superb modern French dishes” - AA Inspector
LONDON SW3, LONDON POSTAL DISTRICTS
There can be few more iconic destinations in London. The Michelin Building, once the British HQ of the French tyre company, is all exuberant post-art nouveau detail and Chelsea chic. Downstairs there’s the famous Oyster Bar (check out the seafood platters), while upstairs you’ll find the Conran-designed restaurant with its feature stained glass depicting Bibendum himself, the ‘Michelin Man’. The dining room is light and airy, and the kitchen, while open to view, is behind glass so the activity of the chefs doesn’t impact the serenity of your dinner. This is a deeply comfortable, luxurious environment, where everything is done properly. Service is excellent – remarkably polished, very French and extremely personable. Claude Bosi’s cooking is deceptively simple and classically French, with bang up to date techniques and flavours. The menu takes a very seasonal approach and includes some iconic signature dishes – the Bresse chicken is amazing, as is the double chocolate soufflé, an absolute stunner of a dessert, light as a feather and accompanied by sublime Madagascan vanilla ice cream. Seriously, you need to try this. The wine list is impressive, as you might expect. Kick things off with a refined dish of Cheltenham beetroot with sherry cream and smoked pike roe. Main course might be Cornish monkfish with Singaporean pepper sauce and pickled cucumber.
Facilities – at a glance
Children welcome
Credit cards accepted
Service charge
Tasting menu
Vegetarian menu
Features
- Wheelchair accessible
- Steps for wheelchair: 2
- Assist dogs welcome
- Closed: 23–26 December, 1–7 January, 14–22 April
- Cuisine style: Modern French
- Vegetarian menu
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