Pied-à-terre, a stylish and intimate very French restaurant, is the recipient of two Michelin stars, which is pretty high up there on the gastronomic Richter scale (three stars is the supposed pinnacle of perfection). But one of the things I’ve learned as a professional “hired belly” is that looks – and Michelin stars – can often be deceiving. In other words, I’ve been disappointed enough times to be as circumspect as a minnow in a shark tank with regard to my choice of temples of haute cuisine. But even after all this noble sounding rhetoric, there were several reasons why we chose to dine at Pied-à-terre: First of all, the restaurant had been highly recommended by several independent sources (including the concierge at our hotel, who was, thus far, batting a thousand in that department); secondly, the convenience factor definitely entered into the equation, as the restaurant was only a few steps away from our hotel; and, finally, it was our last night in London, and we wanted (and hoped for) something special to end our sojourn. Were we disappointed…? Certainly not with the food. As advertised, it was nothing short of sublime (and exceedingly rich). Having rather diminutive appetites, we passed on the 10-course tasting menu with accompanying wines and opted to order à la carte. My wife began with scallops and settled on venison for her main course. I started with breast of quail and ended with grouse. Superb across the board… as was the exceptional cheese course and a positively decadent chocolate tart for dessert. And, although prices are steep, there are all manner of little extras: a variety of amuse bouche, for example, and towering tiers of petits fours. On the other hand, I think we were disappointed in the pretentiousness of it all… the celebrated appearance of each course… the careful explanation of every ingredient… the silly game of “guess that Wine” played by the staff. See complete review at http://www. Artfuldiner. Com/london. Html

I took my wife to Pied a Terre last week for her birthday I wont say hold old. We both had the best time of our lives. The service and food is faultless. Clearly the owner and his staff know how to run a French restaurant. We have never been to a better French restaurant and will return very soon.

I had dined here with friends previously about 2-3 years ago and all 4 of us had the most amazing tasting menu meal. The four of us were all real foodies and loved dining out at some of the best restaurants globally. After our visit we marked Pied a Terre as one of the best restaurants in London, maybe a close 2nd to Petrus.

Just recently my partner wanted to celebrate her promotion and treat us to a meal so I suggested we go to Pied as it was so fantastic before.

The tasting menu again sounded delicious plus it is usually the best dishes a restaurant has to offer. Unfortunately huge disappointment came from the first course. There was no wow factor as you normally get in top class establishments, there wasn't even an mmmm, the dish was just bland, lacked huge amounts of flavour and seasoning. In fact I actually had to ask for salt and pepper which I have never had to ask for at any top restaurant. Even with the additional seasoning every course was the same, my partner thought exactly the same. Strangely when I looked around the room you could sense that the room was full of disappointment rather than delight which you usually get from a Michelin star restaurant. The desert and cheese I have to say was pretty delicious but that couldn't make up for all the other courses. We did mention that the food was not that great after we paid and we wrote to David Moore to express our view point but he put it down to the menu not being to our taste which I find a little insulting considering I had the same tasting menu previously and found it delicious.

Mt partner mentioned our comments to someone from her work and the person’s friend whom was also a regular and lover of Pied had the same comments as we did.

It is a real shame as I used to recommend this restaurant to anyone that was interested in food but now it will be the opposite and sadly it has ruined the first experience.

Excellent service, top quality staff! The food is absolutely amazing, it will blow you away, and awesome value for money!

We took advantage of the lunch offer and had the tasting menu which was the best dining experience i have ever had.

Beautiful food which i didn't want to end and every course was memorable.

I've since returned and enjoyed the set lunch menu which is also brilliant - and good value for such great food!

The atmosphere wasn't stuffy and the service was second to none. Thumbs up all round and highly recommended.

Wow, Pied a Terre is amazing, the food was glorious and the service very friendly. A must if you are a fan of Frencch food and like to dress for the occasion.