I enjoyed a wonderful dinner last night at La Bouchée in South Kensington. With no fewer than 5 seafood and meat dishes, this quaint French bistrot offers a wide selection to please the discerning palate of the French expats who live in the area.
 
My first instinct was to order the entrecôte béarnaise. But recalling how my body violently reacted to the entrecôte prepared bleue at the London branch of le Relais de Venise, I played it safe and opted for the confit de canard. It was a good choice as it was prepared the way I like it – crispy in the outside and tender in the inside – and I don’t feel queasy today.

La Bouchée is a great place to take someone on a date as shown by the string of young couples filling the room. Ma seule reproche: the ice cream was shamefully bland.

Prices
Entrée:  £3-5; plat principal: £13-17; dessert: £4-6.
Service charge is added to the bill.

Address
La Bouchée, 56 Old Brompton Road, 020 7589 1929, South Kensington Tube
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