Recommended London Bistros

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London Bistros

Looking for a small, unassuming restaurant with a Parisian flavour? Then you're looking for a bistro. We've picked a number of London bistros ideal for a spot of top nosh in an informal setting. From traditional options to more contemporary affairs, our guide to London bistros will point you in the right direction.
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Imbibe
173 Blackfriars Road, Southwark, SE1 8ER
  • 200 Capacity garden
  • Spit roasts & BBQ’s Thursday & Friday nights 6pm-9pm
  • Private Hire - Area reservations or Exclusive hire
  • Friendly, welcoming, good service without the attitude
  • Weddings, Birthdays or Office parties
10 Cases is a modern bistro offering a compact choice of daily changing meals and a wine list to match.
16 Endell Street,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2H 9BD
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Our rating
*****
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About Thyme
About Thyme Bistro on Wilton Road offers Modern European dishes plus a fine selection of wines to complement your meal.
82 Wilton Road,
London,
SW1V 1DL
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Our rating
****-
User rating
****-
(2)
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Bar Boulud is a French-style bistro from award-winning chef Daniel Boulud. Like its sister restaurant in New York, Bar Boulud offers signature terrines and a charcuterie bar as well as a full bistro menu and an extensive wine list.
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park,
66 Knightsbridge,
Knightsbridge,
London,
SW1X 7LA
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Our rating
****-
User rating
*****
(2)
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Bistro 1 serves cheap and cheerful Mediterranean fare in Covent Garden and tends to get busy, especially at lunchtimes.
33 Southampton Street,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2E 7HE
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Our rating
****-
User rating
*****
(3)
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More than just a hotel restaurant in Kensington, Bistro One Ninety serves up good food with creative touches.
The Gore Hotel,
190 Queens Gate,
Kensington,
London,
SW7 5EX
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Our rating
***--
User rating
****-
(1)
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It may have a grisly history behind it, but Bleeding Heart Yard has a lot going for it today, including an excellent bistro that is authentically French in character.
Bleeding Heart Yard, off Greville Street,
Clerkenwell,
London,
EC1N 8SJ
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Our rating
****-
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Chabrot
Chabrot is the latest French restaurant to open in Knightsbridge. Set over two floors, the intimate venue serves a menu with dishes inspired from the South of France.
9 Knightsbridge Green,
Knightsbridge,
London,
SW1X 7QL
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Our rating
****-
User rating
****-
(1)
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Charlottes Bistro in Chiswick is sister venue to the popular Charlottes Place restaurant in Ealing. Charlottes Bistro serves a mixture of British and French dishes accompanied by a comprehensive wine list.
6 Turnham Green Terrace,
Chiswick,
London,
W4 1QP
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Our rating
****-
User rating
****-
(2)
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The Don Restaurant & Bistro in Bank is a classy city brasserie and restaurant that’s bustling by day and quiet at night.
The Courtyard,
20 St Swithins Lane,
Bank,
London,
EC4N 8AD
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Our rating
****-
User rating
***--
(1)
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Sensational modern European and Mediterranean bistro in Whetstone.
1363-1365 High Road,
Whetstone,
London,
N20 9LN
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La Buvette
La Buvette is an intimate French restaurant located in the heart of Richmond. This bistro style venue offers classic dishes from regional France. A comprehensive choice of wines are available to complement your meal.
Old Church Refectory,
6 Church Walk,
Richmond,
Surrey,
TW9 1SN
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Our rating
****-
User rating
****-
(4)
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La Rascasse serves a wide selection of excellent French dishes that have been given a contemporary twist. There is also a range of drinks available including an impressive wine and champagne menu.
59-63 High Street,
Bromley,
Kent,
BR3 1AW
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Our rating
****-
User rating
*****
(6)
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Wimbledon's The Lawn Bistro boasts cooking from acclaimed chef Ollie Couillaud, who has stints at La Trompette, The Square and Tom's Kitchen under his belt. The Lawn Bistro features a modern European menu as well as some classic French dishes.
67 High Street,
Wimbledon,
London,
SW19 5EE
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Our rating
****-
User rating
****-
(2)
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Retro Bistrot is an award winning bistro in Teddington that offers French cuisine at respectable prices. A carefully chosen wine list is available to complement your meal.
114-116 High Street,
Teddington,
TW11 8JB
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Our rating
*****
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