Bistrot Eleven

**Review:** **Sophistication Meets Simplicity** Stepping into the restaurant, one is immediately struck by its understated elegance. A perfect setting for celebrating our son's 30th birthday, the venue delivered on our expectation of Michelin-quality fare without the hefty price tag. Service was remarkable. Despite being the sole server tending to the bar and tables, the young lady exhibited professionalism, maintaining a calm and pleasant demeanour. It's a rarity these days to encounter such a commendable work ethic. The menu variety is worth noting. Between the à la carte, set, and lamb special, our group sampled a bit of everything. My set menu choice of beetroot with walnut pesto was generous and an absolute delight. The pollock, albeit on the smaller side, was well-paired with broccoli, making for a satisfactory meal. Though I missed out on the chocolate dessert due to time constraints, judging by the overall quality of the dishes, I'm confident it would've been a treat. The ambience, while mostly positive, had its quirks. The impeccable lighting, especially in a windowless back room, is a photographer's dream. However, the absence of background music rendered an almost reverential silence. While our group isn't boisterous, we relish hearty conversations and spontaneous laughter. This made me wonder if our exuberance was a tad out of place, given the seemingly older and affluent clientele. A minor hiccup occurred when the air conditioning was turned off upon a patron's request. The resultant stuffiness made the exit to fresh air all the more refreshing. Lastly, for wine lovers, the 2019 bottle of red wine was a hit with our group. As my husband, a wine connoisseur, pointed out, it was an affordable yet excellent vintage. In summary, this establishment offers a harmonious blend of class and comfort. While it may cater more to a mature clientele, anyone searching for exquisite food, commendable service, and a serene atmosphere will find it a worthy visit.

They recently received its first Michelin star, and it is well-deserved. The tasting menu is a true culinary experience, with each dish carefully crafted and presented. The first three courses are all fish, yet they are each cooked in a different style with a unique flavor profile. The main course of grilled beef sirloin is also cooked to perfection. The accompanying sauce is rich and flavorful, and the roasted archicoke is perfectly cooked. The favours in general are special, a mix of different ingredients that you don't usually see in other restaurants. The staff are very attentive and friendly! Highly recommended and great value for its service and quality!

What a wonderful restaurant. Such a relaxed and warm atmosphere. Our waiter Aleks was fantastic, a genuinely nice guy who made us feel really welcome. The food was divine, the cod was possibly the best cod cookery I've experienced and the chocolate parfait was heavenly. I relied entirely on the sommelier Alex for recommendations and he did not disappoint with some really interesting wines, his passion was contagious! We had a really special evening and can't wait to go back!

Having been so impressed by Elystan Street, I decided to go to another restaurant owned by Phil Howard. I liked the interior, especially the drawings of the birds on the branches. It added a really calm and relaxing atmosphere. My starter was lamb cannelloni, which was very nice. Tender and flavoursome meat was wrapped in well-cooked pasta. The sauce that was served with it was meaty and had the right consistency. The fried crumb gave a good crunch to the dish. However, I thought that the portion was far too small, even for a starter. I thought this was a shame as the actual dish was very delicious. For my main, I had Iberico pork. The appearance of the meat strongly resembled that of beef or venison and certainly wasn't the typical pinky-white colour you normally get with pork - this interested me a lot. Nevertheless, the meat was incredibly soft and was a real delight to eat. The grains added some chew and absorbed the flavours of the sauces well. But once again, I would have preferred a larger portion. I wasn't too keen on the flavour of the sauce which accompanied the meat. The dessert was definitely the highlight of the meal. I chose the chocolate pavé with tropical fruit ice cream (I believe it was mango and passion fruit). The pavé was very smooth and the sweetness was just right for me. It was quite light but also had a good level of decadence. The two components of the dish went together very well. Overall, regrettably, I didn't enjoy my meal here as much as I did at Elystan Street. The food didn't leave me feeling as impressed or satisfied. But there certainly are some dishes that are worth trying so if you're looking for a good meal at a relatively reasonable price, you could consider coming here.

We came here for Saturday lunch and the set menu is great value (3 courses for £39.50). We were looked after especially by chef Chloe who was fantastic (and very talented!) Although it was a set menu, my friend and I chose one of each and shared to try everything. Each dish was delicious and the flavours were all executed well but my favourites were the raviolo with chicken, morrels and bacon, the cornish pollock, beef flat iron and the financiers for dessert. I highly recommend checking out this excellent Michelin restaurant.

With with my family and a friend to celebrate my MBA graduation at their private room. We had the full tasting menu (1 guest with the vegetarian option) and several selections of wines. We all loved the food: fresh ingredients, delicious dishes (particularly the cornish cod) and beautiful platting Service was great, especially given that we were on the private room. I love how 1 star michelin restaurants in London are extremely superior service wise vs NY. Excellent experience, would recommend!