Harden's survey result
Summary
“Excellent French bistro cooking at realistic prices” are the prime ingredients of this “great local restaurant on the leafy streets of Wanstead” – “more neighbourhoods need places like this”. Industry legend Max Renzland was a co-founder back in 2011, but the “reliable fare and service with a smile” have carried on since his retirement. Top Tip – “prix fixe is fantastic value”.
Summary
This “local French venue in Wanstead” has been a reliable bastion of classic Gallic bistro cooking for 14 years. Its founder, veteran restaurateur Max Renzland, stepped down during the pandemic, since when the odd regular complains that the “the menu has been dumbed down”, but its food ratings remain generally sound.
Summary
“Typical French cuisine perfectly cooked” has won a solid reputation for this “great Wanstead local” – a traditional-ish Gallic bistro, with terrace. Veteran restaurateur Max Renzland, who founded it in 2011, stepped down in 2021, with no evident change in its performance.
Summary
This “real local gem” on Wanstead High Street serves “well-executed French bistro food which never disappoints” – and “at a fair price”. Max Renzland, the veteran restaurateur who ran it for a decade stepped down in late 2021, with equally experienced Christophet Huber and Robin Tarver taking over the reins.
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17 High St, London, E11 2AA
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Always | £35.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Pudding |
|---|---|---|
| £13.00 | £23.30 | £9.50 |
| Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £21.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.50 |
| Extras |
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|---|---|
| Service | 12.50% |
17 High St, London, E11 2AA
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑8:30 pm |
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