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Le Bistro Savoir Faire

42 New Oxford Street, London WC1A 1EP, England
020 7436 0707
Ranked #474 of 9,840 restaurants in London
4.0 of 5 stars 70 Reviews
Price range: 23 AUD - 40 AUD
Hours:
Sun - Sat 12:00 - 23:00
Cuisines: French
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Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Dining
Neighbourhood: Bloomsbury / Holborn
Transit: Half way between Tottenham court Road Station and Holborn Station.
Description: Savoire Faire - rarely has a restaurant been so perfectly named. Fresh food, good wine, mellow atmosphere, satisfied staff, value for money - this traditional French bistro knows how to please and over the past nine years it's perfected the art. The mouthwatering menu reads like that of any major London restaurant - rib eye steak served on a fromage frais pancake with a brandy and mushroom sauce, for example - apart from the prices. Although the menu changes every fortnight, the big sellers such as the traditional French bourguignon and tarte tatin are faithfully there for the savouring, much to the satisfaction of the regulars, many of them celebrities and actors from the local shows and plays.
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Cambridge UK
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012

We went early to grab a pre-opera supper. Yes the dining room is small but this is New Oxford St for goodness sake. We struck up a nice conversation with the couple next to us; they had flown in that morning from New York. As other reviewers have commented, all of the food is freshly prepared, just like I am... More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Booked the dasy before using Opentable. We were meeting old friends over from Vancouver so wanted a quiet place with ambience. The table was ready and waiting for us on arrival and the greeting was friendly and warm. The Sunday lunch menu was 'flexible' with a range of choices that would suit most. The chicken pate was generous - served... More

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california
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72 reviews 72 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012 via mobile

Have now eaten here twice-- yes cozy but hot inside. Only 11 tables in the very small main dining room. Nice enough menu and fairly priced. House wine at 20 a liter is over the top. So the big issue is that the food is not imaginative and frankly, ok but boring. What I don't like is that they have... More

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Penarth, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

I've been dining here for years, both during my time as a local resident and whenever I have returned to the West End. Surrounded by over-priced places selling poor quality food to tourists, this place really stands out. I've always found the service good; the food is always excellent; and the menu varies. As to drinks, you can't really go... More

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Leeds, UK
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

Used Tripadvisor to find restaurants near to the hotel I was staying in and came across Le Bistro Savoir Faire that had received good reviews. The restaurant is independent and has a cosy atmosphere. The staff were efficient, although they did bring us the wrong starter, but this was quickly sorted. The food was good and tasty and the cost... More

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London, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

I have been eating at Le Bistro Savoir Faire for the past 16 years; it is strangely not easy to review - I have gotten to know the management personally and several of the staff have become friends over the many years that the restaurant has been open - we have all gotten old(er) together! Nonetheless I think that there... More

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New York
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

food was very good when it came; service is lacking downstairs which was understaffed. worth the wait if you are patient.

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Argyle, Texas
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115 reviews 115 reviews
Reviews in 58 cities Reviews in 58 cities
151 helpful votes 151 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

We had lunch today at Savoir Faire. We both had the cream of broccoli soup. Mine was good; my husband's was thin. For whatever reason, it was visibly different from mine. Afterward I had the chicken chasseur, which I enjoyed. He had the roasted pork, which was just okay. The house red wine was fine. The negatives were: It was... More

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New York City, New York
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

We were in London for the 1st night of my first-ever visit and were not sure what to expect for dining options. We prefer vegetarian meals, which is not the usual English fare. The concierge at our hotel (Radisson Edwardian on Bloomsbury street) suggested Savior Faire as a good, casual dining experience. When we looked at the menu we were... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012
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A visit to London is not complete for us without a trip to savoire faire. The food is always excellent , the staff helpful and it is just like going to a Parisian bistro by the Seine. We were particularly impressed by their helpfulness and consideration towards a member of our family with learning difficulties. Things like that distinguish a... More

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