Boulevard Brasserie

In Covent Garden, Boulevard Brasserie celebrates the art of the classic brasserie: generous plates, familiar aromas, and an easy sense of occasion. Anchored in French tradition yet relaxed in spirit, it champions honest cooking and convivial dining, the kind that favours good company and a glass well poured.

Starters move from French onion soup capped with molten Gruyere and croutons to grilled king prawns with sobrasada and sweetcorn, a sun-kissed nod to the south finished with a crisp flourish. Flavours are warm and inviting, with a balance of richness and freshness that sets an elegant tone.

From there, the kitchen leans into heritage. Think moules marinieres steamed with white wine, garlic and cream; boeuf bourguignon slow-braised with lardons and mushrooms; seafood linguine bright with tomatoes and shellfish; or a fillet of salmon set against ratatouille. Steaks stay true to form, from classic steak frites to an 8oz fillet, dry-aged character meeting deft char.

Desserts keep things elegantly simple crème brulee with its crackling top, or a Belgian chocolate truffle cake with berries. The cellar spans white, red and rosé, with Champagne and sparkling wines for a festive lift, and an after-dinner line-up of digestifs and dessert cocktails from Espresso Martini to Bella Vita. For those in search of comforting French flavours with a cosmopolitan accent, Boulevard Brasserie awaits where the evening unfurls at its own delicious pace.