Harden's survey result
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”.
Summary
“Special”, “extremely elaborate” Gascon cuisine (“the dish arrives ands looks like a Matisse”) – famously featuring oodles of foie gras – has carved a huge name for Pascal Aussignac and Vincent Labyrie’s ambitious 20-year-old, in a fine Smithfield corner site (a former Lyon’s Tea House). Despite consistently maintaining standards, its profile has waned somewhat in recent years and in August 2017 the restaurant closed for a major revamp, prior to an autumn re-launch with a new look and tweaked concept (hence we’ve removed what were good ratings).
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £34.50 | £39.50 |  |
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| Cost | Availability | Courses | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menu1 | 85.00 | L only | 5 |
| Menu2 | 110.00 | D only | 7 |
Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
|---|---|---|---|
| £16.00 | £33.50 | £15.00 | £10.00 |
| Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £29.50 |
| Filter Coffee | £5.00 |
| Extras |
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| Service | 13.50% |
57 West Smithfield, London, EC1A 9DS
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Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | CLOSED |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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