Harden's survey result
Summary
“An impressive and speedy pre-theatre set meal at the SE1 branch…”; “Reliable for quick lunch, and always has a discount…”; “Great Sunday lunch and a warm welcome for the children…” – at its best, this classic Gallic group is “a decent chain serving popular brasserie fare to a fair standard and with a pleasing bustle”. But there is a sharp disparity between its overall marks – which are average-to-low – and the celebrity of its backer; and one harsh diner’s comment carries with it a ring of truth: “I cannot reconcile how Raymond Blanc can live with his continued, if hands-off, connection with this creation. The accountants rule, menus are static and unadventurous; and standards vary between branches and visits; but it is many years since a visit was truly satisfying”.
Summary
“I’ve been going for 25 years and it’s always reliable” – Raymond Blanc’s original branch of his spin-off chain still inspires loyalty from long-time fans who claim this Jericho brasserie is “sadly underrated”. It certainly elicits few complaints and can be depended on for a solid meal and – it might not happen often, but every now and then ‘le patron mange ici’ – when he’s on a break from his nearby flagship, Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons.
Summary
Raymond Blanc’s “reliable” local brasserie has shown good longevity and, according to fans, “manages to hold off much of the competition In busy Jericho, thanks to its varied menu”, “excellent Sunday lunch” and “good wine list”. Sceptics, though, are disappointed by “food that’s OK but below what I had expected” for a location that sparked the national brand, and which was, back in the day, the warm-up act for what’s now Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons.
Summary
Raymond Blanc’s 25-year-old brasserie has been spun out into a national chain, and provides “a pleasant dining experience in the villagey vibe of Jericho”… so long as you don’t expect anything approaching the elevated cuisine found at his nearby Manoir aux Quat’Saisons.
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Brasserie Blanc Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Very busy Saturday lunch time, great atmosphere, although we were forgotten for a while with no food and the cheese soufflé starter when it arrived was drier than usual and the mains followed the starters very quickly. Good selection of wine. "
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £23.50 |
| Filter Coffee | £0.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £4.25 |
| Service | 10.00% |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
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