Canary Wharf, French Restaurant Guide

A “great looking venue and friendly staff” are key features of this “buzzy” yearling at the Wood Wharf development near Canary Wharf – a floating pavilion that houses this large modern Paris-via-Manhattan brasserie, with a tight menu put together by chef Robert Aikens – identical twin brother of Muse’s Tom – now returned after three decades working across the Pond. Telegraph critic William Sitwell rated it highly in his October 2024 review.

1970s Roman cinema is the thematic backdrop to this June 2025 opening from the extrovert, French-owned Big Mamma (the people behind Gloria, Ave Mario, Circolo Popolare, Jacuzzi et al) which brings the group’s familiar OTT take on Italian dining to Canary Wharf – this time in a two-storey waterside setting with an open kitchen. Early views suggest it’s typically big on atmosphere and retro style with cocktails and gelato also featuring in the mix.