Brasserie Zedel

In the heart of Piccadilly, Brasserie Zédel channels the spirit of a grand Parisian brasserie with Art Deco elegance, a lively hum and a welcome sense of occasion at great value. It is the sort of room that feels both theatrical and comfortable, drawing a mix of Londoners and visitors for an authentic French experience.

In the kitchen, classic cookery leads the way. A keenly priced prix-fixe might open with eggs mayonnaise before a steak haché, while plats du jour swing from poulet au curry to cassoulet de Toulouse. Hors d’œuvres include soupe à l’oignon gratinée and pâté en croûte; choucroute appears in Strasbourg and alsacienne guises. From the sea, sardines à la provençale and a filet de daurade au couscous evoke sunlit shores, while ravioles du Dauphiné and salade de chèvre chaud keep vegetarians well looked after. To finish, baked Alaska or a glossy tarte Tatin make a final flourish, poured alongside selections of regional French wines.

Beyond the bustling dining room, a casual café, a classic American cocktail bar and live cabaret and music complete the picture, adding a dash of old-world glamour to the night. Service is polished, the mood convivial and the charm decidedly timeless. Book a table, settle in, and let Paris come to Piccadilly—one clinking glass at a time.