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Pied à Terre

British, French·
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Silver Award
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SquareMeal Review of Pied à Terre

Silver Award

Pied à Terre is a relative veteran by London restaurant standards (so many open and close in the blink of an eye), but owner David Moore has managed to ensure this 30-year-old institution feels in no way obsolete. Sure, the dining room has all the hallmarks of old-school Michelin fine dining - starched white tablecloths, richly decorated interiors and fellow diners speaking in hushed tones – but a contemporary playlist and a gregarious welcome puts diners at ease the moment they step through the door.

Every menu exceeds the £100 mark, so you may as well opt for one of the tasters – either eight (£120) or 10 courses (£150) - for the full experience. Executive chef Asimakis Chaniotis’ dishes are intricate, multi-layered and distil classic flavours into genuinely fun and surprising ideas. One of our favourites saw seabass treated in two brilliant ways - a plump, perfectly cooked fillet perched atop two crisp spring rolls stuffed with the belly of the fish – then immersed in a verdant samphire and dill sauce. Sublime.

Some dishes are designed to challenge the diner, like beef boudin paired with chilli oil and apple cider vinegar, while others aim to soothe. Pink venison with buttery confit potato, smooth pomme puree, chanterelles and a meaty, viscose sauce catered to the latter and scored a perfect 10/10. A savoury millefeuille layered with brie and golden sheets of puff pastry was a little dry and needed more of the quince jelly to counteract the cloying richness of cheese on pastry. Still, a tastebud-tingling palate cleanser featuring Cox apple sorbet did the job instead, and was closely followed by a sensational dessert; chocolate cremeux layered with notes of pear and hazelnut, then finished with earthy chestnut ice cream and a crisp tuille.

We recommend leaving the wine up to the sommelier, who confidently picked out a delicious white from the Loire bursting with depth and minerality. All in all, Pied à Terre’s enduring legacy is well and truly intact today, and if you have £120 to spare, you won’t go far wrong spending it here.

Good to know

Average Price
££££ - Over £80
Cuisines
British, French
Ambience
Cosy, Fine dining, Glamorous, Luxury, Quiet conversation, Romantic, Widely spaced tables
Awards
One Michelin star
Food Occasions
Dinner, Lunch
Special Features
Chef’s table, Dog friendly, Gluten-free options, Vegan options, Vegetarian options
Perfect for
Birthdays, Dates, Group dining [8+], Romantic, Special occasions
Food Hygiene Rating

About

Founded in 1991, Pied a Terre in Fitzrovia is the longest standing independent Michelin restaurant in the UK, serving innovative and creative tasting menus.

Pied a Terre is owned and run by David Moore, who previously worked at Le Manoir Quat’Saisons with Raymond Blanc for six years before opening his own restaurant. Executive chef Phil Kearsey, meanwhile, specialises in sauces, blending modern British cuisine with the use of classical French techniques. Ingredients here are uncompromising in their seasonality, ensuring everything is as high-quality as possible.

The dining room itself is decorated in dark colours, from charcoal walls to black leather booth seating, to create a unique and moody feel. The intimate restaurant is a cosy affair, so as to ensure every diner receives the best experience possible.

Guests can choose to dine a la carte, or opt for six-, eight- or ten-course tasting menus. There is also a fixed lunch tasting menu, as well as vegetarian, pescatarian and plant-based options available everyday, ensuring that everyone is catered for. If you’re looking for something a bit smaller, why not pop in for the 'Lunch Express' menu, available from Thursday to Saturday, where guests can enjoy a lighter option of just four-courses.

The plates are elegant and expertly fuse French and British influences and cuisines. Examples of dishes include Cornish wild turbot with mussels, broad beans and fennel, or coal roasted langoustine with grapefruit and duck liver mignonette. Vegan dishes include the likes of roasted celeriac ‘scallop’ with pickled beetroot and caper leaves, or collard greens and basmati rice dolma with yellow carrot and star anise emulsion.

Meanwhile, a word for the wines, of which there are a staggering 800 varieties available and all are sourced from the finest producers. If an 800-strong list is a little too daunting to choose from, you will find expert sommeliers on hand to answer any questions and offer advice when it comes to the perfect pairing with your meal. There is also a wine pairing available with each of the tasting menus or, if preferred, guests are able to opt for the cocktail or alcohol-free flights to accompany their meals.


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Yes, the restaurant has one Michelin star.

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Location

34 Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 2NH

020 7636 1178 020 7636 1178

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Opening Times

Lunch
Mon Closed
Tue Closed
Wed Closed
Thu 12:00-14:30
Fri 12:00-14:30
Sat 12:00-14:30
Sun Closed
Dinner
Mon Closed
Tue 17:30-22:00
Wed 17:30-22:00
Thu 17:30-22:00
Fri 17:30-22:00
Sat 17:30-22:00
Sun Closed

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36 Reviews 
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Hal T

01 December 2022  
Food & Drink 4
Service 4
Atmosphere 4
Value 4

It has been my favourite restaurant for years..  small but fantastic menu.. perfect cooking , 

Anon

25 July 2021  
Food & Drink 2
Service 4
Atmosphere 3
Value 2
Dissatisfied

Gael and I attended for dinner. We had a voucher for the 10 course tasting menu.  The meet and greet was fine. As we were the first people the aircon was too cold but okay. The first 6 courses were okay but one of them was quite salty but it may have been a hot kitchen? The pasta dish was very disappointing. We drank a wine from my cellar which was served but not kept at the table  in a wine bucket and consequently was warmer with each glass. We decided to order a glass to share of Austrian  trockenbeerauslese. It was terrible. I then asked for the bill and was surprised when it said we had a £36 credit. I brought this to their attention and it was eventually amended with an apology. I had previously eaten there 4 times before. This was my last visit. I wish them well and perhaps covid was a cause of the problems.  Max and Gael Oldfield 

SJohns7

29 May 2021  
Food & Drink 3.5
Service 2
Atmosphere 2
Value 1
Overly priced

My friends took me out to dinner I was rather shocked how overly priced the meals were even though my friend had purchased vouchers which was a complete waste of time and money. We've had better meals at Claridges Dorchester & ritz and a much better service too. Also Don't bother going there if you're a person of colour and suffer with autism as I do. My friend who purchased the vouchers had a date booked at pied a terre restaurant and now has informed her date to cancel, which has now been cancelled. 

 

Lisa B

12 August 2019  
Impeccable service, superb menus and an extensive wine list. I also like the upstairs bar for cocktails.

Anon

26 July 2019  
Food and service always first class.

Karla B

26 July 2019  
Went here for my birthday a few years ago and WOW! We did the tasting menu and wine pairing. Hoping to go back again some time.

Miranda F

26 July 2019  
Most amazing tasting menu and matching wines and outstanding service! Definitely the place for a special celebration.

Henry G

08 July 2019  
For elegance, comfort and great service, this Michelin-starred restaurant deserves its rating for wonderful food.

Julie P

02 July 2019  
Owner very much present and attentive ath lunchtime. We did go a la carte (but a menu du jour is available) but the food was exceptional and the surroundings relaxed. Perfect combination.

Natasha K

02 July 2019  
This restaurant is amazing. The service is beyond anything i've experienced before - attentive, not snobby, charming. I always feel welcome.
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