Chez Bruce

wyahaw

The best restaurant in South London 21st April 2007

2 found this helpful

Perhaps the best restaurant in South London sounds like damning with faint praise, but it is not meant that way. Sister to La Trompette in Chiswick, the Glasshouse in Kew, the Ledbury in Notting Hill and the Square in Mayfair, Chez Bruce exudes the same professionalism and consistency as the others in the group do. This premises was originally Harveys, where Marco Pierre White cooked, and chef Bruce Poole has taken on the mantle and settled into his own style of cooking.

A star dish was quail pithivier with a red wine reduction and a puree of shallot, the quail tasty and the pastry delicate. Dishes were generally to a high standard throughout, and the prices are fair for the level of cooking here. They have packed in a lot more tables than in Marco's day, and they have applied for permission to expand into the shop next door. Getting a reservation here is the main problem.

sue

One of London's Favourites 6th March 2007

3 found this helpful

Chez Bruce is a Michelin starred restaurant located opposite Wandsworth Common, in southwest London. Although not in the most convenient location, it is well worth the trip. Not only known for its excellent food, the restaurant somehow manages to maintain a very relaxed, though stylish atmosphere, whilst still having very professional service. When we dined there, staff were very friendly and helpful, particularly the Aussie sommelier who recommended some excellent wines to accompany our meal.

Dining at Chez Bruce consists of a 3 course meal, which is a set price of £37.50 per head (March 2007). The highlights of our meal were, to start, the Ceviche of tuna with king prawn tempura, pine nuts, lime and coriander - it just melted in your mouth!

Main course standouts were the Breast of Guinea Fowl with braised bacon, salsify, celeriac puree and tarragon and the Shetland salmon with scallop and crab boudin, mussels, beurre blanc and samphire. Desserts were great too, with the creamy Crème brulée being the pick of the night.

It is such a great restaurant, I would highly recommend it for that special occasion, or a decadent dinner with friends.