Harden's survey result
Summary
An “ever-changing menu” mining the culinary delights of southwest France has kept Pascal Aussignac and Vincent Labeyrie’s Smithfield institution at the forefront of London’s dining scene for more than 20 years. Hugely influential, they pioneered the now ubiquitous small tasting plates and focus on regional cuisines. “We’ve been coming for years and are rarely disappointed” is a typical comment. They serve very well-chosen regional wines, too, and “did brilliant take-away during lockdown”.
Summary
“The cuisine of southwest France is constantly re-invented to a superb level” at Pascal Aussignac and Vincent Labyrie’s influential establishment by Smithfield Market, which marked its 20th anniversary last year with a major overhaul. “The sumptuous atmosphere” has been retained, and Aussignac “continues to surprise and excite” with a “creative and imaginative menu that changes monthly”.
Summary
“The cuisine of southwest France is constantly re-invented to a superb level” at Pascal Aussignac and Vincent Labyrie’s influential establishment by Smithfield Market, which marked its 20th anniversary last year with a major overhaul. “The sumptuous atmosphere” has been retained, and Aussignac “continues to surprise and excite” with a “creative and imaginative menu that changes monthly”.
Summary
Pascal Aussignac and Vincent Labyrie’s “magnificent and innovative” temple to the cuisine of southwest France (and famously foie gras) has “upped its game” following a complete makeover that marked their 20 years beside Smithfield Market. There’s now “more space and an expanded menu”, and although one or two long-term fans are “not sure about the refurb”, the ambience rating has improved dramatically and the food remains “first class”.
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Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinner | £105.00 |  |
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| Cost | Availability | Courses | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menu1 | 130.00 | Dinner only | 7 |
| Menu2 | 95.00 | Dinner only | 5 |
| Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £65.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £6.00 |
| Extras |
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|---|---|
| Bread | £11.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
57 West Smithfield, London, EC1A 9DS
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Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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