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Summary
La Patronne, Catherine Parisot, was just in her twenties when she started this “lovely” old-fashioned charmer in St John’s Wood and has run it for over 43 years now. A very loyal clientele from all over London has discovered it over the years, and for them it’s a huge “favourite” that’s particularly “perfect for evenings ‘à deux’”. Her classic ‘cuisine bourgeoise’ is “old-fashioned French cooking at its best (you would struggle to match it in France)”; and features “a number of staples on the menu that have been on forever (her pea soup is unbeatable!”). Its ratings no longer scale the pinnacles they did some years ago, but the overall tenor of reports remains overwhelmingly positive: “so French, perfect food, perfect service, I love it!”
Summary
This “consistently fabulous restaurant” in St John’s Wood has a “special and romantic atmosphere” thanks to its “charming” French owner Catherine Parisot, who has run it for 42 years and ensures the “service is so good and personal” that “you can’t fail to feel boosted by a visit”. The classic ‘cuisine bourgeoise’ hits the spot every time, too.
Summary
“Run by the owner for 41 years and I have been a customer for over 35 years and the quality has never varied!” – Catherine Parisot’s “brilliant longstanding favourite” in St John’s Wood “never fails to delight”: in particular its cute interior and pretty location make it a top choice for a date. Under the “able guidance” of la patronne, it provides classic ‘cuisine bourgeoise’: “you always know what you are going to get as the menu never changes, but the food is always good”.
Summary
“Still going strong” after 41 years – chef-patronne Catherine Parisot’s “lovely and atmospheric” hideaway in St John’s Wood remains first choice for a “romantic” date for many reporters. “The classically French menu hasn’t changed in years”, but regulars aren’t complaining – “Catherine is a wonderful host” and they’ve “never had a bad meal”: this is a place that “keeps its high standards for cooking and service, and keeps its customers”.
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3 Blenheim Terrace, London, NW8 0EH
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Always | £40.00 | £50.00 |  |
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| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £38.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.50 |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
3 Blenheim Terrace, London, NW8 0EH
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12:30 pm‑2 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12:30 pm‑2 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12:30 pm‑2 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12:30 pm‑2 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12:30 pm‑2 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 12:30 pm‑2 pm, 6:30 pm‑9 pm |
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