French cuisine: the best places to taste it in Orpington

4 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Robust Restaurant
Robust Restaurant
99/100 (501 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
French
Italian
European
Vegan Options
Seafood
French
Mediterranean
Greek
Greek
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb Chops
Seafood
Carbonara
Ribeye steak
Calamari
caesar salad
Pasta
Fish
Sea Bass
Grilled John Dorry
english breakfast
seafood platter
Wine
Prawns
Irish coffee
Champagne
Mackerel
Octopus Salad
Steamed Mussels
Pesto
Gluten Free Spaghetti Bolognese
Fish
Duck Confit
Scampi
Sit down
French
Seafood
Greek
European
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"What a wonderful gem in Orpington High Street. We love the decor, ambience, seats were comfortable, friendly attentive staff and most Important of..."
Noelle Ng
"Went in for lunch. Service was really great. Attention to detail was brilliant, Arben was excellent, made us feel welcome from the first moment we..."
Harriet Mukuka
"We were exploring the Orpington area and found this place for Sunday. It was quiet compared to other cafes in the area but we were really glad we..."
Bonsai Ninja
"I love this place, used to have breakfast here quite often during the summer and now I've gone for dinner. The food is tasty, they've got great..."
lady2414
"We had very relaxing dinner night with our baby. The atmosphere was perfect, not too loud with nice background music. The staff was absolutely..."
Sevgi Ismailova
"Amazing restaurant & a very high standard of food quality. I went with a friend and was met with lovely staff who make you feel very welcome and very..."
Kat B
"Our favorite restaurants in Orpington and we go there often. The lobster dish is absolutely delicious and perfect for two people to share. The best..."
tingting zhao
"As you'll see there're meat and seafood dishes as well as side dishes make you fill without a main. The octopus salad is a side dish for example but..."
Nigar Nina Mihci Daylan
"A lovely hidden gem in Orpington. Very classy setting with very reasonable pricing. The menu looks delicious and the food was sublime. The dessert..."
Lixi Pan
"It's a great place to have dinner. The atmosphere, decoration, and food (great quality and portions) are..."
Andrés Rosero
Chapter One
Chapter One
94/100 (9193 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
European
Contemporary
British
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Risotto
Octopus
Roast Beef
Hake
Cupcake
Quail
Puddings
Lemon tart
Salad
Cake
Cakes
Soup
Christmas pudding
Risotto
Salmon
Sorbet
Lava Cake
Lamb
Pork Belly
Rib-Eye Steak
Fish
Venison
Chocolate Fondant
Pork
Cod
Truffle
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Cupcake
Foie gras
Tasting Menu
Absolutely
Pork Belly
Panna Cotta
Rabbit
Tender Juice
Cheese
Milk Chocolate Praline Mousse with Hazelnut Cream and Raspberry Sorbet
Gnocchi
Smoked Haddock Arancini Smoked Haddock on Hard Boiled Egg and Breaded Crispy Calamari
Beef Wellington
Roast Beef
Cottage Pie
Beef
Coffee Caramel and Walnut Cake
Duck breast
Foie Gras
Sit down
British
European
Contemporary
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Private Dining
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"I had the private room for my birthday in July, it was superb, the staff were excellent and my guests said how they had enjoyed the food. We were..."
Susan Woods
"Twice in a few weeks here as first lunch on a Sunday was so good. Had Friday night dinner to celebrate my birthday. Food delicious and the service..."
Chris Richardson
"My Mum and Step dad recommended this place as one of their favourite restaurants so we went for our first Anniversary on Saturday and absolutely..."
Leanne de Araujo
"As busy as ever! Disappointed co-owner wasn’t there as he knows my love of food and always comes to chat. Food as superb as ever. Starter of lamb..."
Paul Fisher
"Excellent food, great selection of wines and outstanding service. It was a nice surprise to find this place in Waitrose good food guide. Will return..."
Teodora Pastarmova
"The food and service was exceptional. Would recommend it to anyone. Absolutely flawless. Can’t wait to go..."
Claire Louise Batham
"Could not recommend this restaurant enough🤗 The service is amazing and the food. Definitely be back again..."
Nicolle Clothier
"It is one of our favourite restaurants. We've been several times and celebrated our Golden Wedding in their lovely room upstairs, with friends and..."
Dennis Goldberg
"This is my favourite restaurant for special celebrations.We celebrated our wedding anniversary there yesterday. The starter with belly pork and quail..."
Geraldine Thompson
"Thank you for making my Dads 70th Birthday Perfect! The food was spot on, the staff were..."
Katie Jones
"My husband & I ate at Chapter One last night to celebrate a birthday. I have eaten there before but it was a first for hubby and he wasn’t..."
Jane Medhurst
"I had my Happy You Happy Body book launch in the events room upstairs. From start to finish I couldn't have been more looked after by the staff. So..."
Karen Jones
"Michelin-starred restaurant Chapter One rivals the top restaurants in London with exquisite service, and some of the most flavoursome food out there...."
Haydy Squibb
"Probably one of few, if not only, fine-dining places in Orpington. Food was between good to very good and service was good. However, let down by how..."
Michelle Chai
"A very special local. Chapter One rarely disappoints. It is a stylish haven for fine dining in the 'burbs, a saviour for ex-city-living folk now..."
Mrs Horgro
"Stuffy service. I have visited this restaurant a handful of times and the food is gorgeous from the beautiful variety of breads and olives when you..."
Cm
"Excellent quality. Chapter One is an excellent quality restaurant, but a restaurant only suitable for that special occasion.It is..."
Mike Oldfield
"Chapter One is located in the wonderfully sounding Locksbottom, Kent, and while Kent may be considered 'the garden of England', it's also a rather..."
Thecriticalcouple
"Chapter One is situated just off the south circular road, near Farnborough and Bromley. It was previously an old-fashioned Italian restaurant called..."
Andy Hayler
"Further research on the internet and my trusty Good Food Guide (2009 edition) revealed that Chapter One was indeed a pretty decent restaurant with 4..."
Gen.u.ine.ness
"Chapter One is a one Michelin-star commanding restaurant, based rather unusually out in the suburbs of Kent rather than the standard West End. The..."
Inher30s
"Brasserie experience Beautiful restaurant - everything is very instagramable! Food was incredible, knowledgeable staff, cocktails were just perfect!..."
Fii Cramer
"It was my daughter’s 18th over the weekend and since she was 16 always wanted to go there for her 18th; which we did and we were not..."
Natasha
"Exceptional food and service.. the celeriac veloute was beautifully presented, smooth and extremely tasty! The homemade bread complimented the soup....."
Russell Fernandes
"Really nice experience in such a nice part of outer london. Great decor and cleanliness but the service was really something else! professinal..."
SY H
"5 star for everything! Maybe a little bit pricey for the size of the portions! 3 courses cost £70 that's with no drinks and including service..."
Sophie Foster
"First time last night, thought I'd try after always heard good things from people. And usually go for partners birthday meal into London and pick a..."
Andrew Buckley
"We were invited to a birthday party in the upstairs private room. Very attentive and cordial staff. Yummy hors d'oeuvres Very good set menu. Wine..."
Daz Wilkin
"We love Chapter One. We have been visiting for 20 years and they never disappoint. Andrew and his team, front of house and kitchen, are the best...."
Linda Lee
"I had venison for my main course, The taste was absolutely wonderful. My dessert was a great creation, Consisting of honey, lemon curd, pieces of..."
Colin Palgrave
"I was invited to my friend's 60th birthday lunch. What a fantastic venue. We had the private room upstairs. The canapes , starters, mains, and..."
Neville Cambell
"Fantastic experience. The food and service was exceptional. We will definitely be back. Ps to the chef: We weren't that impressed by the desserts. I..."
Brigita Borarosová
"Excellent meal and service. Had the Terrine to start which was fantastic. The Rib-Eye steak was also great with a delicious red wine sauce. Wife had..."
Robert Jones
"As always, service is excellent. Our waiter was attentive and very friendly. All the staff were welcoming and well trained. Food was good but a bit..."
Kevin C
"Great brassiere, great food and great service. The reason that I have not given Chapter One 5 stars throughout is the fact that when my disabled..."
Maggie Severini
"The atmosphere was very nice. The staff were friendly and the food was excellent. 11/10 would rinse my life savings there..."
James T
"One of the best experiences in the greater London. I didn’t have any expectations as we were just visiting the area, but I was amazed by the..."
Nicola Boccadoro
"Really lovely place to dine, exquisite seasonal dishes and produce, amazing cocktails and wines. Happy to eat here to celebrate occasions and..."
Charlotte MetzHastings
"Fancy restaurant which is not too expensive, £55 for a 3 course meal is pretty good and the portion sizes are just..."
Le-Roy Tamanikwa
The British Queen
The British Queen
86/100 (1488 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Restaurants
Bar
Vegan Options
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
European
European
French
British
Gastropub
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Scallops
Cakes
Crab and Sweetcorn Bon Bons
Cod
Snails
Lamb
Curry
Sunday roast
Fish
Beef
Puddings
Pork
Soup
Fish and chips
Pork Belly
Toasts
Salad
Sausage
Roast Beef
Crab
Fried
Pate
Scallops
Roast Dinner
hot chocolate
Duck Confit
Duck
Roast Potatoes
pavlova
Papaya Salad
Fish Curry
Terrine
Baguette
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Mussels
Apple Crumble
Cheese souffle
Sirloin Steak
Roast Chicken
Chocolate Delice
Salmon
Sunday roast beef
Duck Confit
Sirloin Steak
Potted Crab
Fish Soup
Roast Chicken
Beef Bourguignon
Pistachio Souffle
Burger
Fish and Chips
Snails
Provincial Lamb Roulade
Sit down
British
French
European
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Television
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Have been a few times and never disappointed. I've even brought work parties here for dinner. Came last night with some colleagues, the fondant was..."
Sadinie Senaratne
"We just arrived at 12pm, the interior is beautiful, service is very friendly and accommodating. I had the applewood smoked pork ribeye and it is..."
David Silva
"The best Sunday roast I’ve had in years…. The beef was mouthwatering and the Yorkshire pudding and roast potatoes were delicious….and the..."
Terry Stevens
"Lovely and healthy food with friendly staff. I will definitely recommend this..."
Cindy M
"As always, a great evening at the British Queen. This really is a step up from a normal pub dining experience. Super, efficient staff and great..."
Nick Matthews
"Food was amazing! Service was great with attentive, helpful staff. The menu was not huge but that is fine when you have quality dishes. I had the sea..."
Jason Wright
"This was our third visit to The British Queen - the Sunday roast and the chicken liver parfait can’t be beaten! The service is great too - they are..."
Emma Christensen
"Very nice food and excellent, friendly service. We visited on a quiet week day for a set lunch and we really enjoyed the..."
Ed Pereira
"Nice option for lunch and very kids friendly (a big plus!). The service was excellent and the staff really attentive. Food wise the lunch special 2..."
Hitesh Wadhwani
"Great roast dinner not crowded and full safety observed. I have my dog and she was very well treated too. Disabled access and garden..."
Arvin Dev
"Good food and nice atmosphere. The staff were very polite and..."
L P
"We were on the hunt for a new go-to pub in our new neighborhood after moving to Bromley last year. We finally stumbled upon this gem and it has been..."
Siddhart Iyer
"I was very lucky to have been treated to a lovely meal and drinks at this fabulous establishment. The food was sublime. I went for a good ol' burger..."
Ian Taylor
"Most excellent fare offered for our Virgin Experience. Nicely..."
David Stanford
"Adam took our Virgin Experience booking over the phone and also greeted us on arrival. The restaurant had a very pleasant ambience and Adam explained..."
Dean Brown
"Adam and his team looked after us so well from the moment we arrived. The Wild Mushroom Tart (starter) was one of the best I have tasted. And the..."
Jaydev Chauhan
"Our first visit to this charming pub and we were not disappointed. The decor is elegantly stylish and the atmosphere is relaxed and very welcoming...."
Jennifer Bird
"Quality seasonal ingredients, skilfully and imaginatively combined, cooked well and at a reasonable price. Service quiet and assured. Not sure how..."
Diane Palumbo
Jr's Kitchen
78/100 (970 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Barbecue
European
French
French
Barbecue
Sit down
European
Barbecue
French
Mid-range