RestaurantsLondonSt John's WoodNW8

survey result

Summary

£75
 ££££
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“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

£80
 ££££
3
Good
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“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”.

Summary

£72
  £££
3
Good
4
Very Good
5
Exceptional
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“A romantic hideaway obscured, by climbing plants, from passers-by” – Catherine Parisot’s St John’s Wood institution has just celebrated its 40th anniversary, serving “classic French cuisine” that is “unchanged in years”. “It is old-fashioned but never boring, conventional but not too formal, simple but not too basic, traditional but still progressive”. To the relief of her many fans, Madame C is targeting her half-century here: “she is always there to come and talk to you, the waiters are very friendly and they want you to have a good time”.

Summary

£72
  £££
3
Good
4
Very Good
5
Exceptional
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“A romantic hideaway obscured, by climbing plants, from passers-by” – Catherine Parisot’s St John’s Wood institution has just celebrated its 40th anniversary, serving “classic French cuisine” that is “unchanged in years”. “It is old-fashioned but never boring, conventional but not too formal, simple but not too basic, traditional but still progressive”. To the relief of her many fans, Madame C is targeting her half-century here: “she is always there to come and talk to you, the waiters are very friendly and they want you to have a good time”.

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L’Aventure Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of L’Aventure Restaurant in NW8, London by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of L’Aventure restaurant.
Peter M
Good food at excellent value for the qualit...
Reviewed 5 months, 5 days ago

"Good food at excellent value for the quality. It is a bit lacking in atmosphere now and beginning to look tired."

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Richard F
A real French resteraunt with a real patron...
Reviewed 8 months, 10 days ago

"A real French resteraunt with a real patron"

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Martin B
Couldn't be more French if they'd basted me...
Reviewed 11 months, 4 days ago

"Couldn't be more French if they'd basted me with butter and parsley and roasted me with garlic. Lovely setting and charming service. Food lovely but dropped a mark for the slightly over done veal chop but otherwise rabbit terrine and artichoke salad were bang on. Wine very good and very French."

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Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
Lunch £40.00 £47.00
Dinner £45.00 £50.00
SundayLunch £45.00  
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £36.00
Filter Coffee £6.50
Extras  
Service 12.50%
3 Blenheim Terrace, London, NW8 0EH
Opening hours
Monday12:30 pm‑2:30 pm, 7 pm‑11 pm
Tuesday12:30 pm‑2:30 pm, 7 pm‑11 pm
Wednesday12:30 pm‑2:30 pm, 7 pm‑11 pm
Thursday12:30 pm‑2:30 pm, 7 pm‑11 pm
Friday12:30 pm‑2:30 pm, 7 pm‑11 pm
Saturday7 pm‑11 pm
SundayCLOSED

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