Jay Rayner's review of Chez Bruce (The Observer)
Chez Bruce reviews
One of the few London restaurants truly deserving of its accolades. Fantastic. It's just unfortunate that after all the recent progress there are still some Londoners who are wholly philistine when it comes to food and so blissfully unaware of it (refer to 'longtail's' comment below). If Chez Bruce represents the quality of antipodean cuisine, I may yet emigrate... seriously, it really is that good.
by Clinton Amies (2 reviews), 10 Dec 2007Pity their telephone manner is not as acceptable as their food seems to be. As a North Londoner I cannot now summon the energy to go across the river for a 120 min dinner. It may be fine dining but anywhere that does three sittings a night... will it be that good?
by longtail 50, 09 Oct 2007I had the most fantastic 26th birthday there. The meal was out of this world. I just wish I'd had room to fit in the cheese board... Can't wait for my 27th birthday!
by claire.clements, 27 Jun 2007The cooking at Chez Bruce is some of the most intelligent, competent yet knowledgeably simple I've come across. It's not stroking any egos. The dining room is so refreshingly informal and unpretentious, with the front of house team able to adapt to whoever is sitting at their tables. A wine list of the highest calibre, able to fit all budgets. A serious cheese board, although it would be nice to see a couple of English cheeses on there. You leave feeling very happy and look forward to the next vist.
by Daveo, 18 May 2007Fantastic food, impeccable and friendly service, and above all a relaxed ambiance (as opposed to the pompous environment that you will find in many London restaurants).
by paracommando, 06 Apr 2007Fantastic food and service. The place, the staff, the wine - all were just excellent. I shall be returing soon.
by bojangles, 02 Mar 2007Fantastic food and service with great wine recommendations. Would highly recommend.
by Anonymous, 20 Nov 2006Food is exceptional, but the service is beyond poor and into rude... and that is just trying to book. So many other restaurants manage to combine fantastic food with fantastic service, so I would recommend you try elsewhere.
by JackDawbob, 08 Nov 2006This place is wonderful and the staff are really friendly. Everything about my meals has always been delicious.
by fussy (15 reviews), 21 Feb 2006The food is second to none! Reasonably priced for such a high calibre eatery.
by Mark K, 20 Feb 2006This is a seriously good place to eat. You may have to book well in advance but definitely worth the wait. The sommeliers' recommendations were very good and reasonably price. Would I go back? ABSOLUTELY.
by Noodles (7 reviews), 07 Oct 2005I am a "local" and have frequented Chez Bruce for the last seven years and it remains a consistent firm favourite. My only regret is that the secret is getting out and this may mean it becomes harder to get a table booking!
by Anonymous, 26 Sep 2005Agree that the set menu represents great value and without a doubt the best food to be had in south London. Service is usually good and the sommelier is very helpful. Don't miss the desserts!
by Antonia W11 (8 reviews), 26 Aug 2005Delicious food, way beyond what I'd expect from a "neighbourhood" restaurant and the £35 set menu is great value. They also have an excellent wine list and the service was near perfect. A god-send if you live nearby but worth travelling to from anywhere in London.
by stripes (10 reviews), 02 Jul 2005Certainly the best restaurant in the area. The food is always well prepared and presented and the dining room is nice enough, but I don't feel that it quite reaches the heights of some of London's other Michelin star restaurants.
by Anonymous, 24 Apr 2005As an NW3er, I lament over the fact that I have to travel to south London to eat like this! At 35 GBP for a three course meal this is "the" best value to quality eatery ratio in all of London. Only downside was I was informed that I only had the table for a 2 hour window and would have to vacate at 9:15. Ahh, so we have not escaped the London menality of "feed em fast and get new bottoms in". Apart from that, Fantabulous. Try it.
by Suzan (6 reviews), 17 Feb 2005Probably the best restaurant south of the river. Wonderful food and attention to detail, a good wine list and great cheeseboard. I have friends who live nearby and always look forward to visiting them and Chez Bruce!
by crimson "top london reviewer" (34 reviews), 20 Oct 2004Have we missed a great restaurant in London? Let us know.
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