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This restaurant holds particular significance for me because it’s the first ever Michelin starred establishment that I had a the pleasure to dine in. The start of things to come you might say. So why Chez Bruce all the way out in Wandsworth? Well, blame Marco Pierre White for that one. Marco of course made his name on the very site that the restaurant stands at today. Of course back then it was named ‘Harveys’ and went on to achieve two Michelin stars before White moved to The Oak Room at The Hyde Park Hotel and became the youngest chef in the world, at that time, to win the maximum of three stars. Sentiment was one reason but pricing and quality was another. £29 ($37.46 US) for three courses on a Saturday lunchtime seemed like a brilliant deal plus the menu was actually varied and interesting stacked with attractive dishes. The chef and owner Bruce Poole brought out a book not long after our visit and it’s one of my most prized. Please Please click on the picture and purchase it – you’ll thank me!
Well done Chez Bruce, once again the best meal I’ve eaten out, everything simply sensational, I wish i had had a portion of the chocolate salted caramel tart to myself. I have been there numerous times and never thought it could get better Brilliant
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Only ate at Chez Bruce because our original anniversary dinner choice (Thames river cruise) was cancelled at short notice, after we had already booked our hotel: in Wandsworth. So instead of cancelling whole trip to London, I decided to try CB and see if they could fit us in as they were only about 30 minute walk from our hotel. It being a Tuesday night they could fir the two of us in. I have Bruce Poole’s cookbook so was very excited to try the restaurant and the food was really good. Very similar to La Trompette in Chiswick and I think they share ownership. My starter of Enoki mushroom salad with romaine, rump and Comte was tremendous. My cousin also thought her mackerel rillettes were first class. We differed on our mains; I choose the grouse which was again superb. My cousin complained that her pork loin dish had too much meat and not enough of anything else. She was back on board with the dessert of white chocolate rum and raisin ice cream. I had the cheeseboard which was good but I have had better. Good wine list, with some decent value half bottles. However, the bottle of Pomerol I ordered wasn’t available but the sommelier suggested an alternative, cheaper bottle which was very good. Bread was very nice. Service was ok, not great. There was some stretching in front of us to pour wine, take plates which both my cousin and I were annoyed by. But this small gripe aside, I thought £200 excluding wine was pretty good value.
A wonderful night off fine dining. Service was the best memory of the night. I thoroughly enjoyed the bread and biscuit board and the mains and dessert. Would have chosen an alternative to the Greek starter, simply as there was yogurt and a very strong sauce with an otherwise fantastic spinach-cheese pastry. Excellent food. Wonderful ambience Highly recommended
Exhaustion has overtaken my body and brain. Three weeks into a new job after having been a lady of leisure since Christmas, the 9 – 5.30-ish grind sandwiched between one hour commutes is a shock to the system. I’d be lying if I said there hasn’t been at least five minutes in every day where I’ve yearned to have my funemployment lifestyle back… No morning alarms, cups of tea in bed while I indulged in my morning dose of social media, then the rest of the day to do as I pleased; living the dream!
Ta dah! Here it is, my birthday! The big one, the one with the zero in it, the one that unceremoniously catapults me from elegant middle age to the murky depths of senior citizenship. I might now be represented by that Emoji icon we all have on our phones of the little old lady with a grey bun and, right on cue, early next year I am indeed expecting my first grandchild. I’ll be a real proper glammy, oh sorry, I meant granny.
There is, I am told an unspoken rivalry between locals as to which is best, Trinity, Clapham or Chez Bruce, Wandsworth. My companion J, is very definitely Team Trinity and I sense that he is not entirely comfortable on enemy ground. J has form in this building though, as Chez Bruce is on the site of the legendary Harvey’s, where Marco Pierre White forged his unrivalled reputation as the original bad-boy chef. J worked with Marco on his autobiography, The Devil in the Kitchen. He shares with me a particularly marvellous story involving stairs, sex, roof-climbing and a husband who had to wait rather too long for his wife to return from the “Ladies Room,” which served as the nickname for Marco’s then office. Rather apt, in the circumstances.
Chez Bruce is a cute Michelin starred restaurant in Wandsworth. Their three course set menu for £49.50 is really good value for the quality of the food. The vibe is not buzzy or cool but more quaint and a good place to take parents when they visit.....
Starting with cocoa and chorizo soup with delicious garlic croutons, followed by a pork medley and finished by a boozy deconstructed coffee cake, the set menu at the famous chez Bruce is one to be savoured. The staff, atmosphere, service and food are all top of the line and at only £35, there is real value to be had for a weekend lunch which will have you rolling through the common in an attempt to walk it off!
I went here with my wife for our anniversary dinner and I was glad I made the right choice. Staff was welcoming. Place had wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. I loved the ambience and the fact that staff was really attentive and polite. Menu was good but the wine list was amazing. We had grilled mackerel and rare grilled tuna as starters. Both items were delicious. For mains we had wild sea trout and Cornish monkish. We loved our food, just amazing and reasonably priced. at the end hot chocolate pudding was heavenly. This place gave our special day a perfect end. I would love to recommend this place and visit this soon again.
Unassuming Michelin where the menu sounds classic but each dish had something that stood out. The staff were lovely and super accommodating with menu changes. Very good value for a starred place. Matched the quality.
Celebrating passing an exam and finally got to try Chez Bruce as I’m a huge fan of Medlar. They offer free corkage on Sunday evening this summer. Had the cavatelli with veal cheek and calf sweetbread. Delicious with a 1986 Cos! Service was great and attentive. Will come back
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A fancy restaurant ideal for a special occasion with friends and family. The only real let down for us was the positioning of our table essentially being in a walkway and having numerous waiters passing us constantly, to the point where it was unnerving and meant that we never fully relaxed. I understand that the restaurant was fully booked, but I made my reservation three months in advance to ensure a space for my partner’s birthday and yet it felt like we were put on a table that shouldn’t really be in the restaurant.
All the food was really tasty and portion sizes were generous, so the price point felt justified. The Chateaubriand steaks were a particular highlight. The only slight let down was that when my partner ordered the cheese board, the waitress didn’t advise that it was for two people, despite the menu not stating that either - and instead just laughed when it was served and at that moment decided to inform us.
We ended the meal by asking for decaf espresso martinis, but judging by the night’s sleep my partner and I had later that evening, they were not decaf.
Delicious food and superb wine list!
We had Valentine’s Day dinner there and were blown away by the immaculately prepared dishes. I started with the salmon app, cod main, and warm chocolate cake for dessert. I would highly recommend all of them. The cheese course was amazing as well, and the lobster raviolo and the monk fish.
The portions are very large so I probably wouldn’t have had 3 courses when I go next time. But all in all delicious!
I love dining at Chez Bruce. I try and go every year! Very reasonably priced for a Michelin star restaurant and always a culinary delight. Staff are very attentive and Bruce himself may come out and say hello if you're lucky. Highly recommended.
Second time at Chez Bruce - this time celebrating birthday and everything was just impeccable. Great service, amazing food and lively ambiance. The rabbit pasta was absolutely delicious as was the tandoori monkfish. We would eat their focaccia and shortbread every day if we could. Can’t wait to go back - thank you!
The best dinner and dining experience we’ve had in the UK since we arrived 15 months ago. Just wished we had gone here sooner as we move back to the US in a couple months . So many people recommended it and we finally had the opportunity to fit it in.
Chef Bruce, his staff and the restaurant itself were all amazing. We were so impressed with Bruce’s presence and his hospitality. We felt so welcomed, and we felt he and his entire staff cared about our experience.
And now to the food. Just fabulous. I’m mostly vegetarian and their aubergine dish was mouth watering! My husband had the Chateaubriand and loved it.
Thank you to the entire staff at the restaurant. We highly recommend this restaurant
Went for a birthday celebration. Service was impeccable start to finish and food to match. Food was extremely well prepared and portions were very good as well. Menu is small but exciting and varies all the time. Would happily go back!
We had a fantastic meal here on Sunday. The service throughout the meal was exceptional. The staff were attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about ensuring our dining experience was unforgettable.
Overall, I cannot praise this restaurant enough for the incredible experience on offer. Every aspect of the dining experience, from the ambiance to the food and service, was beyond exceptional. We can’t wait to return!
Fiorenza Aktas-Rossini
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Delicious food and amazing staff!
We went for lunch and the staff was very attentive, helpful, with excellent wine pairing advice and great to chat with.
We also had a nice visit from Bruce, which was lovely. Thank you, we'll come back!! 😃
NB: sharing some pics of our starters, tuna crudo and poached cod 👌
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