La Poule Au Pot

"If the aim of your latest ‘do was to have as many people as humanly possible tell you that you look like Jane Birkin, then this one’s for you. Complete with wicker baskets of dried flowers and wine-infused beef bourguignon, La Poule Au Pot in Belgravia is the ideal place to casually refer to your new fringe as ‘gamine’. To maximise your chance for compliments, sit out on the Parisienne-style pavement seating and work your way through classic steak frites and a celebratory bottle of crémant. Parlez-vous hair flick?" - heidi lauth beasley, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna

"If 90% of your romantic fantasies are set in the French countryside, and involve a charming farmhouse with wooden beams and private nooks, you’re probably going to find La Poule Au Pot an overwhelming experience. The French home-style dishes at this Belgravia spot are real aphrodisiacs. The rich beef bourguignon, mopped up with a soft piece of baguette, is enough to forgive the fact they forgot your anniversary two years ago. Maybe." - rianne shlebak, jake missing, sinead cranna

"La Poule Au Pot makes us nostalgic for Christmasses in the French countryside that we never had. The Victoria spot is stuffed to the wooden beams with baskets of dried flowers, hanging grape decorations, and yellowing framed prints—perfect for pretending your festive meet-up is in your own charming French farmhouse. Last year’s Christmas menu was just as transportive and wholesome—wine-infused beef bourguignon, rich cassoulet, and a perfect tarte tatin, all served with vegetables that are heavy on butter and bacon." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna

"If you’re looking for an evening of charming French farmhouse cosplay, then don a navy work jacket and head over to Victoria. La Poule Au Pot is stuffed to the wooden beams with baskets of dried flowers, hanging grape decorations, and yellowing framed prints. Combine that with ample amounts of butter and bacon, a rich casserole and, of course, chicken in a pot—and you have all the elements for a twinkling night of Francophile fun. " - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, daisy meager, sinead cranna

"Arriving at Victoria coach station you’d think the “British experience” was takeaway bags of Leon, pelting rain, and the Megabus mascot. But don’t lose heart. A short walk away is La Poule Au Pot. It’s stuffed to the wooden beams with baskets of dried flowers, hanging grape decorations, yellowing framed prints, and well-dressed groups sipping wine as though it’s a gathering in one of their second-home farmhouses. The charming French restaurant was practically made for miserable days. And the food is just as transportive and wholesome—wine-infused beef bourguignon and perfectly cooked guinea fowl, all served with vegetables that are heavy on butter and bacon. " - rianne shlebak, sinead cranna