Le Gavroche

Since its opening in 1967 by brothers Albert and Michel Roux, the smart, formal, dark and classically French Le Gavroche, with two Michelin stars, has been setting the culinary benchmark for the British restaurant scene.

Currently run by Michel Roux Junior, with the assistance of award-winning maitre d',Silvano Giraldin, diners can expect the highest standards of food, wine and service - at prices to match.

Highly-praised dishes include loin of venison with peppery sauce and cranberries, and seared foie gras with a duck-flavoured and cinnamon pancake. French cooking at its best.

The restaurant recently broke new ground and introduced a beer list to offer diners an alternative to wine with their meal.

Reservations essential. Smart, casual dresscode, male diners must wear a jacket. No lunch Saturday. Closed Sunday.