Galvin Bistrot de Luxe
Current
Avg. from 6 rates: 3.8
66 Baker Street
Marylebone
London, W1U 8EP
Nearest Transport: Baker Street
020 7935 4007
Set up by the Galvin brothers, Chris and Jeff, who are both chefs, this attractive restaurant serves delicious brasserie and bistro style cuisine with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Reviews for Galvin Bistrot de Luxe
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Galvin Bistrot de Luxe
66 Baker Street
London
W1U 8EP
uk
29th February 2008
Needs to improve
Not for me.
Simply does not come up with the goods !
Good Bistro food like Cassoulet or Ox Cheek stew for instance are simply not good enoough - not a patch on Anchor and Hope's as an example.
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4
Galvin Bistrot de Luxe
66 Baker Street
London
W1U 8EP
uk
1st February 2008
high standards are maintained
Just next door to Magellan's global HQ in St Marylebone, Galvins is wonderfully convenient and vies with Hardy's
as the best lunch in the area (the Orrery is overpriced,
Providores too fussy and I have not yet tried the new Pied).
Today, I was joined by a distinguished journalist and reviewer. We had lunched here soon after the opening when the service was a bit slow and the menu slightly heavy in its orientation.
Today, we had faultless (prompt and cheerful) service and a well-constructed menu that offered a wide variety of choices. My guest had salmon and a fine daube of beef whilst I opted for the artichoke veloute which came steaming hot just as I asked for and a vegetable risotto.
Good bread basket. This washed down with Trebiac and Sancerre.
Coffee was excellent with a nice chocolate truffle.
This is a well managed establishment which copes excellently with its heaving lunchtime crowd.
Currently, it is priced fairly (no ghastly hidden extras) and I do hope it stays that way in this difficult economic climate.
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5
Galvin Bistrot de Luxe
66 Baker Street
London
W1U 8EP
uk
31st July 2007
Wow! If one is looking for a great atmospherof a contemporary view to a comfortable French Bistro, staff that is ever so so good, and great food, this is the place to go for 2 or for 4 or more. Call at least a day ahead. |Average meal for two is about £65-75 with a good wine. Ask for thier recomendations. D Malcolm
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4
Galvin Bistrot de Luxe
66 Baker Street
London
W1U 8EP
uk
21st June 2007
Galvins - bounces back to pole position
Galvins is a winner. I went there about six months ago and felt the food was a bit rich, thin-on-the-ground and disappointing. However, I have been there three times in the last month and have had a tremendous meal each time.
The menu is innovative and delicious. My favourites have been the summer Vichycoise with langustines (intriguing combination but it really works) and the cod with peas, beans and gnocci - green, fresh and very satisfying.
The service is excellent and the atmosphere, although a teeny bit pretentious gets away with it and is pleasantly calming.
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4
Galvin Bistrot de Luxe
66 Baker Street
London
W1U 8EP
uk
15th May 2007
Galvin bistro is fantastic value for money! I have had the pleasure of dining in this slick restaurant four times. Each time precise cooking has pleased and excited me.
It is an bustling dining room with tables often quite close to each other creating a warm atmosphere. A solid steak tartare with good bread satisfied. Caramalised tart of chicory with foie gras and raisons was delighful with the perfect amount of the foie to accompany the slighly bitter tart and sweet raisons; with a glass of monbazillac served at the right temperature it stands out as a dish to remember. Pork chop with d'agen prunes and perfect pommes mousseline was again satisfying if a little rich. The set lunch, if i remember correctly at £17.50 is great value including pave of beef with mushrooms and glazed onions represents a dish that is of excetional quality and value.
The wine list is almost exclusively French but well sourced in all price brackets.
You must go there if you like French food and even if you don't you may be converted.
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3
Galvin Bistrot de Luxe
66 Baker Street
London
W1U 8EP
uk
8th May 2007
My visit to Galvin’s was in the company of 7other people 5 of which I had never met before and this time round, lunch was on the menu. However I left the restaurant somewhat disappointed by the lack of choice on this menu. This place sells itself as a French restaurant however there isn’t a single French person in there, the menu does not have Steak, Entrecote, Bavette or even fries. No crème brulee for desert….. need I go further… I’m sure you’ll understand that as a Frenchman, I took a little offence to being told by a German waiter that there was no steak because they served “French Food”. They do serve stinky Seabream with Green pea Risotto though…….. How the heck is that French…..?
Anyway, enough with the slander, all in all, I thank the people I went with for having made this an enjoyable Sunday lunch. Without them, it would have simply been a disappointing culinary experience, no more, no less.
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