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231 Ebury Street,
SW1W 8UT,
Belgravia,
London
French
Casual Dining
La Poule au Pot has been a Belgravia institution for as long as anyone cares to remember. The alluring interior, with its intimate nooks and festoons of dried flowers and bric-à-brac, has changed little since the 60s and offers an authentic re-creation of “paysan” France. Alongside the wonderfully atmospheric ambience, the menu is classic French too: excellent ingredients, generous portions and fine cooking, presented with exuberant panache. The wine list is honest, thoughtful, and interesting. In warmer months, the extensive outdoor seating area makes the restaurant one of the most desirable alfresco destinations in the capital.