Someone's got their act together...

I see the point of the reviewers who have had disappointing service. I had a similar experience in the first few months of LDS operation. Try the place now though and you will find that things have perked up significantly.

During two visits in the last week or so, the service has been spot on: quick, friendly and almost invisible, just like it is at Arbutus and Wild Honey. Last night, for example, I turned up a shameful 30 minutes late for my reservation. Now there's plenty of places would have chucked me straight out again for such a sin (deservedly, probably), but Deux Salons greeted me like their best customer! It's that kind of thing that can really make you start to love a place.

Overall, let's start to accept LDS for what it is: a good brasserie with tasty food and increasingly good service. Yes the dishes are simple and classic, but make no mistake, the quality of ingredients, preparation and execution here is impeccable. Just don't go expecting Arbutus or WH and you won't be disappointed.

(having said that, my rabbit ballotine last night, stuffed with a coarse liver pate, was Arbutus-standard fantastic, so I might be wrong yet)...

Avoid. Shoddy, slapdash service: disinterested, disengaged & hugely disappointing. Les Deux Salons is authentically Parisian in terms of its complacement, soul-sapping service. This so-laidback-it's-insulting approach means I can't comment upon this establishment's culinary delivery. I booked a table mid-week for 2.15pm. I arrived on time and was seated immediately. I chose my order within minutes, but wasn't asked for it. I was able to order an aperitif at 2.25, and it arrived around five minutes later, but my 'waiter' moved on so quickly I wasn't able to place my food order. By 2.40, I had finished my drink but was yet to be asked for my order. The 'waiting' staff milled around, clinking crockery and chattering to each other, but nicely avoiding any customer eye contact. After waiting 25 minutes for service, I managed to attract attention and finally placed my food order. I was then told that my choice was unavailable, although this fact hadn't been pointed out when I was seated and handed the not overly-extended menu. I decided to leave, but not before I was asked to pay for my aperitif. There are thousands of restaurants in London more worthy of my, and your, custom. Forget, even if I can't forgive, this one.

An extremely disappointed meal given that I've tried both Arbutus and Wild Honey. Like the others who've commented here, the service was slow (we were ignored most of the times) although there seems to be load of non-productive staff around the bar area chatting with each other. Food is far off from it's sisters. I've asked for a surprise dessert to come with candle for my boyfriend's birthday which came to a surprise to me in the end when we pay for the bills as it never came! Poor! I then had a word with the manager, and all he said was he's sorry but not much he could do anymore. Cloak room service was slow on the exit as they seem to have problems finding our coats. So for all of you who are reading this, please take my advice and stick with Arbutus or Wild Honey. I'm so looking to see a review on this from food critic! In today's London economy, it'll be interesting to see how long this place will last!

Love Arbutus. Will not return to Les Deux Salons. The food was very mediocre at best. Starter of red onion, fig and goat cheese tart was ok. Steak tartar was overwhelmed with capers and lacked spice. Waiter suggested lamb as rabbit saddle was 'off' the menu (at 7 on Sat. night). He also suggested I order sides since the lamb came with nothing. Ordered chips - just ok. Spaghetti squash - tasteless, cold and greasy. The lamb had a very unpleasant after taste and smell. Perhaps it was mutton ? Served (cold) with beans which were inedible -butter, cream-- cold grease. Sadly the waiter didn't know what the lamb was served with ? Loads of staff floating around the place but oddly not one came over to ask how our meal was - not even asked during the awkward silence of when paying the bill. The table next to us complained because 'they could find the stuffing in the plaice dish - 2 waiters showed up to show them - we all had a good laugh. We decided to cut our losses and leave before the desserts... I wonder what day and time the critics hit this place -

Having eaten at both Wild honey and Arbutus, I was keen to try this one. Guys, get your reception sorted out. We were kept waiting for 10 minutes (in a bottleneck) as our name wasn't initially found on the list (even though I had confirmed and also 30 minutes previously I had rung to check that all was in order - dinner was a birthday gift to a friend). We were then sat at the bar and waited and waited. I hate feeling invisible! Once we were sat at the table, things improved and the food - the dish of the day - rabbit with mustard and the lemon tart were totally delicious. Again on the way out, we were held up at reception as they couldn't find our coats. Searching for a good ten minutes. To be made to feel welcome on arrival and departure is such an important (and often overlooked) detail. It slightly spoilt the night.

Most restuarants don't get into their stride straightaway so although I wanted to try Les Deux Salons as soon as possible (being a fan of both Arbutrus and Wild Honey), I was prepared to be forgiving.

As it turned out there was no need ; the food was excellent, the service attentive, the room fantastic and the atmosphere enjoyable. I would judge that the place is already as good as the Wolseley and well on the way to becoming a (more accessable) standard on the London dining scene like the Ivy or Le Caprice.

The brasserie style menu is very good (although missing shellfish) and the food really delivers. Mediterranean fish soup had a deep flavour, country terrine was delicious, mushrooms with poached egg and beef tartare both excellent. For mains ; bavette with shallot sauce was the most tender and flavoursome expression of this cut I have ever had (inc in France), belly pork was delicious and the play du jour (cassoulet) exceptional. Desserts of floating islands (or island as there was only one) and chocolate mousse were as good as any quality Paris bistro,

A 3 course dinner with wine and service comes in about £50 a head but there are fixed price lunch and pre theatre menus which look like exceptional value (and the location is ideal for either).

The wine list is good value and accesable (as you would expect from the owners) with bottles of red and white house starting at £14.50 but better offerings around the £20 mark - so a fair mark up of about 300% (standard for London and better than the competitors). There are also a great selection of authentic brasserie style aperitifs and well priced cocktails.

There is a good, buzzy atmosphere (especially around the bar) but also quieter tables where good conversation can take place.

So, I would certainly recommend this restaurant - a London standard in the making