Wandering through London’s Soho on a summer evening, Blanchette’s French doors are flung open, with tables and hubbub spilling onto the street, and a glow from within that draws you across the threshold.

The bistro’s bare brick walls, industrial furniture and tiling murals are stylish and homely, and the staff are enthusiastic in their menu explanation – even if their French accents leave a little to be desired!

My companion and I sat up at the bar to dine on exceptionally French dishes that were small in size but beautiful in their presentation.  A baked St Marcelin fondue and crispy frog’s legs went down a treat, washed down with an excellent house white.

http://www.blanchettesoho.co.uk/

9 D’Arblay St, London W1F 8DR, United Kingdom
+44 20 7439 8100

Nina is Melting Butter’s vivacious London correspondent who has been tasked with curating the best hotspots London has to offer. Being based in Brixton, South London’s notoriously vibrant cultural mecca, makes Nina’s quest for the newest, most fashionable, design-centric hotspots a total breeze. Head to her blog Have You Heard Of It?, a jackpot for fellow neophiles looking for fresh reviews on London’s restaurants, bars, things to do and see. Follow her on Twitter, Instagram & Pinterest too.

(All images courtesy of Blanchette)

 

Share this