Best Contemporary French restaurants in United Kingdom

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1. 28-50 By Night

4.5

Awesome(142)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary french • Marylebone

Booked 8 times today

28°-50° by Night brings the same sophisticated yet relaxed approach to wine and food which is characteristic of 28°-50°, but with a twist. Live jazz and blues music sets the ambiance as you dine from our seasonal modern European A La Carte menu which is served until 1am. Our in-house team of passionate sommeliers are always on hand to help pair your meal with our exquisite wine list. 28°-50° by Night offers an intimate underground atmosphere which, paired with the live band, evokes a sense of decadence reminiscent of the 1920s jazz scene. If you fancy dipping away from the stir of modern city life for a relaxed night of great food, wine and music, our friendly staff are ready to welcome you.

2. Mister Nice

3.7

Very Good(11)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary french • Mayfair

Booked 4 times today

Mister Nice is an elegant French restaurant bringing the Parisian touch to the heart of Mayfair, with an all-day service including simple and compelling dishes made from seasonal ingredients. The menu offers contemporary gourmet approach to French cuisine with hints of international flavours, paired with exceptional wines and classic cocktails.Designed by Victoria Vogel, the restaurant features on the ground floor a neutral colour scheme with comfortable banquettes, dark brown velvet chairs, while Le Salon, downstairs, displays dark oak shelves and arches, behind which appears the wine room. The restaurant terrace provides the perfect destination for a sun-bath lunch or a candle-lit dinner.

3. Balthazar London

4.3

Awesome(4775)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary french • Covent Garden

Booked 239 times today

Balthazar is located in Covent Garden in the heart of Theatreland and a very short walk from the Royal Opera House. It offers a French brasserie-inspired menu with an abundance of fruits de mer as well as a wide selection of classical French brasserie and bistro dishes.

4. Aubaine Mayfair

4.2

Awesome(966)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary french • Green Park

Booked 48 times today

Aubaine is a passionate marriage of French culinary creativity and the discerning standards of the London dining scene. We live to make the simple sophisticated and the sophisticated simple.Our menu is a taste of modern France with a nod to the traditional. We blaze a trail to original and exciting creations while keeping the much-loved staples of French dining philosophy close to our heart. Namely, the best ingredients, the most delicious wine and thoughtful service.Nestled in the heart of Mayfair, this venue provides a quintessentially chic escape from London’s chaotic day-to-day with its low lighting, rustic fireplace and, terrace green room.

A photo of Aubaine Marylebone restaurant

5. Aubaine Marylebone

4.1

Excellent(702)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary french • Marylebone

Booked 13 times today

Aubaine is a passionate marriage of French culinary creativity and the discerning standards of the London dining scene. We live to make the simple sophisticated and the sophisticated simple.Our menu is a taste of modern France with a nod to the traditional. We blaze a trail to original and exciting creations while keeping the much-loved staples of French dining philosophy close to our heart. Namely, the best ingredients, the most delicious wine and thoughtful service.On trendy Moxon Street sits Aubaine Marylebone. Flanked by floor-to-ceiling windows as you walk in, this relaxed yet contemporary restaurant boasts a large first-floor private dining room fit for 65 seated guests.

6. Orrery

4.5

Awesome(3742)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary french • Marylebone

Booked 16 times today

The epitome of elegance, Orrery is in the heart of charming Marylebone with a beautiful interior by Sagrada. Featuring iconic arched windows, Orrery London also has majestic views of Marylebone Church Gardens from the tranquil summer rooftop terrace.Previously of Michelin-starred Mirabelle, Orrery restaurant Chef Patron Igor Tymchyshyn showcases exceptional French creations.

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7. Palm Court Brasserie

4.5

Awesome(14295)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary french • Covent Garden

Palm Court is the quintessential Parisian-style brasserie in the heart of Covent Garden. The restaurant has been lovingly crafted to recreate a classical 1920’s art nouveau-style venue echoing elegant dining rooms in Paris’s most affluent arrondissements.The restaurant offers a menu of French classics centred on seasonal meat, fish, seafood and vegetable dishes with quality and flavour at the forefront of our work. Whether you are dining for lunch with colleagues, dinner with a special someone, for Afternoon Tea with family or simply stopping by for a glass of wine, Palm Court Brasserie resonates the ideal environment to help you relax and unwind. Our wine list boasts an enviable list of labels spanning the vineyards of France, Italy and the New World.

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8. Boulevard Brasserie

4.4

Awesome(11053)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary french • Covent Garden

Booked 53 times today

Boulevard Brasserie is one of Covent Garden’s most iconic restaurants fixtures. Serving heart-warming French classics since 1991, this grande dame of brasseries is the perfect place to soak up Covent Garden's unique cultural heritage. Set over three intimate floors with views of the Royal Opera House and décor reminiscent of 1920’s art nouveau Europe, Boulevard Brasserie echoes a true sense of Parisian style in London’s own Theatreland. The restaurant and café offers a selection of carefully curated menus founded on seasonality, freshness and flavour. Guests can choose from our popular Lunch and Pre-Theatre Menu, Light Lunches, Dinner Menu all serving Parisian classics such as French Onion Soup, Moules Marinière & frites, Croque Monsieur, Coq au vin, Crème Brûlée and our much-loved Traditional Afternoon Tea Menu.

A photo of CORE by Clare Smyth restaurant

9. CORE by Clare Smyth

4.9

Exceptional(3069)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary french • Notting Hill

Booked 19 times today

Chef Clare Smyth’s first restaurant, Core by Clare Smyth, opened its doors August 2017.Located in London’s Notting Hill at 92 Kensington Park Road, Core by Clare Smyth is a modern fine dining restaurant with a strong British ethos, in an elegant, relaxed interior.

10. Atelier Coupette

4.3

Awesome(21)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary french • Soho

Booked 6 times today

Atelier Coupette is a brand new concept by Coupette London. It is based on a platform that has been created 3 years ago which we called "Sunday Development Sessions".Atelier Coupette stands as an avant-garde creative hub that converges the realms of gastronomy and cocktails, redefining conventional perceptions of food and drink. Rooted in the innovative spirit of Coupette London, this visionary establishment is a dynamic space where the team converge to explore, experiment, and push the boundaries of flavour and presentation.As a creative hub, Atelier Coupette thrives on interactive engagement. Guests are not mere spectators; they are participants in the unfolding journey.Each dish, each cocktail is a story told through textures, colors, and fragrances, creating an immersive experience that tantalizes the senses and leaves a lasting impression.

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