Chez Bruce

A winning combo from chef patron Bruce Poole - a 'local restaurant for local people' serving exceptional British cuisine with French overtones prepared with imagination and flair. The outstanding food, a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and staff who are knowledgeable, helpful and friendly make this well worth a trip South of the River. Expect to find other chefs, visiting foodies and grateful locals. What's cooking? Warm salade paysanne with fried calves brains, lentils and mustard; red mullet provencale tartlet, tapenade and basil; three cuts of lamb with pesto mash, roast aubergine and rosemary; grilled plaice with baby squid, jersey royals and herby vanilla vinaigrette; sable of raspberry and creme fraiche ice cream; saffron poached peach with mascarpone crisps. Chez Bruce was voted Best Restaurant in the Observer Food Monthly's 2006 Food Awards."Both a sibling to The Square and a terrific place to eat. Bruce Pool's food is certainly French, but it is hearty, wholesome sort of Gallic food that is so hard to find. Flavours are upfront, and dishes look good but are not tweaked about. A satisfying and unpretentious place - good wine list, great cheese board. - © Evening Standard 2003 / Charles Campion" - Critic reviewAverage price - £45 and over (€74+)Pitcher and Piano 94 Northcote Road London SW11 This bar is very warm and cosy with a wooden effect. There are plenty of seats for you and your family to use on those hot summer days