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Jane Hargreaves
+5
Lovely food, subtle but attentive service, reasonable prices.... loved it, would recommend & definitely go again 😊
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Dan Răzvan Cristian
+5
Pleasantly surprised by the experience. I went for lunch with some friends. We enjoyed the atmosphere and delighted our taste buds with good French food. The service was appropriate and prompt. Will repeat soon enough. Merçi, Denise!
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Jack Harris
+5
This restaurant may not be the Ritz, but it's warm welcome and it's good home cooked food at a reasonable price in a central location all make it worth a visit. Surprised that one or two complain, but if you want the Ritz pay the price, if you want a warm atmosphere and home cooked food try Denise's.
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Kirsty Stevenson
+5
A bit of Parisienne chic nestled in Bloomsbury although don’t be mistaken by the appearance of a little ‘faded glory’.... The menu was comprehensive and what we chose was right on the money, value, taste and presentation.... Service was excellent, sufficient and efficient without being in any way obtrusive. Don’t need to look any further for an evening out, just hope that I can get a reservation without booking months in advance......!!
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Delphine Biersbach
+5
It was a really pleasure for us. We will sure come back . Thanks a lot
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Kibele Acar
+5
Jedes mal wenn ich aus Deutschland nach London anreise ist Denise's Restaurant ein muss. Super nette Mitarbeiter, qualitativ hochwertiges Essen und ein perfektes Ambiente. Immer wieder gerne...
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Tolga Aras Günendi
+5
great place ... and so nice food.
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Magdalena Wróbel
+5
Beautiful food, great service, highly recommended!
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Gareth Wax
+5
My wife and I are Tastecard users (I recommend shopping around for the best tastecard pricing before committing to it)

I wanted French food and we were in he area, so we used the Tastecard app to identify the restaurant. It seemed ok (when using Tastecard - otherwise pricey)

Initial inspection - slightly tired decor from 30 years ago, not a French person in sight, and 2/3 of the menu was dedicated to foods other than of French origin.

However I stuck to my guns, ordered the french onion soup - which came quickly.

A REVELATION - I was not prepared with how authentic and tasty it was - the slice of baguette in the middle was smothered with grilled cheese - frankly delicious.

My steak arrived cooked precisely as I had requested.

My entrecote was the second most tasty steak I have ever enjoyed.

The best steak I tasted was in Texas!

We had a sweet - a chocolate ganache topped with cream that made my wife swoon. Her main had been a French veal dish with mushroom sauce that had definitely not forgotten its roots.

So - let's recap

Dated appearance - yes, but fabulous pleasant (international) service and delightful food (not quite cordon bleu but definitely in the same postcode)

Value for money - with a tastecard - Fantastic food - I WILL come again!
May 24, 2017
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Kilicugur7171
+5
Great French food served by really quality people. I had frog legs for starter and fillet steak for main course. Both plates for delicious. Will return very soon.
Oct 30, 2016
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Whatever
+4.5
Long live Denise's. This place is an institution. Has been there for years serving an outdated British take on French food until 2am everyday. Long may it continue! Try it.
Jun 11, 2009
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Dawn
+4.5
Great food at 1 am.
Apr 30, 2009
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Anna Björk Eðvarðsdóttir
+5
Thank you for your wonderful service and fantastic food. It’s no small achievement to receive 24 Icelandic women and feeding them and making them happy, you certainly did. And when we came back the second night, when you were just about to close, you welcomed us and fed us with warmth and smiles. Service was very warm and friendly and dear Fatos, you are a jewel. Our love 💕 and thanks. I highly recommend this restaurant ❤️❤️
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Kemi Fajoye
+4
Nice Italian restaurant in the heart of London. Once inside I did feel like being on Little Italy. We used a Groupon voucher. The food was really good but the service was a bit slow. We were willing to spend more money on drinks but when we tried to order them we were told it wasn't part of the Groupon deal even though we were aware of this and happy to pay extra for this.
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Myra Thomson
+5
We came here for a meal while visiting London and really enjoyed it. We sat outside with our little girl. The staff were very attentive, friendly and took time to chat to us. The pizza was amazing! Drinks were nice and cold, rosé wine was lovely! We sat down to eat at around 1830 and the road noise was quite loud but did settle down after a short time. I would definitely come back here for a meal. They do add a service charge onto the bill so just be aware as we almost left a tip at the table until we realised.
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Megan Kellegher
+5
Was there the other day with my friend. We originally planned somewhere else but with too big a line we saw this cute restaurant. We sat outside and had the £19 deal. My pizza was fantastic and my friend’s pasta was delicious. The house wine was lovely and service was great. Would recommend
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Emilie Hjort
+5
The restaurant itself was super cozy and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. The staff was very friendly and attentive towards children which was a big plus for us. The food was delicious and the dinner deal made it very reasonably priced. Definitely wanna go there again!
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James Hartofilis
+5
This is the best Italian restaurant ever in all of London. The food was amazing and the service was fantastic. Very friendly people and they treat you like family.
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Mark Aurelius
+5
Sophies is an absolute gem. Just off of Russell Square, it serves a good selection of Italian dishes. The service is really friendly and the food is incredible. A good selection of wines meant we could enjoy a lovely bottle of red. We will definitely return.
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Colin Childs
+5
This is a regular dinner venue for me when I'm in London. Set menu of pizza or pasta + salad + wine for £19.95 is reasonable value for this part of London. I've always enjoyed every meal I've had here, whether it's pasta or pizza. Staff are always polite and friendly but you might sometimes need to be proactive about attracting their attention when you're ready for another course or the bill. I highly recommend
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K Z
+4
Quiet little Bistro style dining, attentive and friendly staff. Food was good and presented well. Atmosphere was abit dull and no ambience. Overall a good experience.
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Tracy Armstrong
+5
Excellent atmosphere and food! We just got into London later in the evening and wanted a nice sit down meal. This experience delivered that and much more! Sebastian and Fatos were fabulous and super friendly. They took very good care of us delivering one mouthwatering dish after another (6 meals, salad, appetizers, and two bottles of wine) right down to espresso and dessert!! All 6 of us left with a satisfied pallet and full tummies! I would definitely visit this establishment again….and again!!!
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Ricardo Yarid Marino
+5
I loved the pizza! We also tried the ravioli al funghi and scaloppine al limone, both are delicious! And the staff was great!
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Julie Kerr
+5
Perfect place to enjoy dinner in London - relaxing atmosphere, fabulous staff that are attentive, and food is delicious - the vegetables are fresh and the meat and pasta are cooked beautifully. So good that we ate here twice on our 7 day England vacation.
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Ian J
+4
Very good. Due to the location, was expecting just another touristy spot. On the contrary. Very good food, large portions. Tagliatelle Alfredo spot on, and pizza was big enough for two. House wine reasonably priced and very palatable.
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Evelyn Taylor
+5
Lovely experience! The wait staff was very attentive, funny, and took photos of us. Food was amazing and came quickly! Would definitely recommend!
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Deborah Gill
+5
We had a lovely night tonight. Just walked in off the street and were greeted by their friendly staff. Mario behind the bar offered to take photographs and was a delight 😊 Food was great 👍
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C.L. Monroe
+5
Great food and such a nice staff
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Abdo Muse
+5
Food was incredible, some of the best pizza I’ve ever had! The service was perfect and the waiter was kind and inviting. I would most certainly go back.
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