Yesterday I went out for a friend’s 30th birthday for a leisurely lunch lasting well over four hours. We ate at a fantastic and affordable French place called Galvin, tucked away by a non-descript entrance on Baker Street. Our three course lunch cost only £16.50, extended to a fourth with the intense chocolate birthday cakes baked specially for the two celebrants of the day.

The interior is beautiful and surprisingly spacious, with simple white clothed tables and wooden chairs inviting guests to sit down. I’m surprised by the large number of staff present, even when the restaurant was not at full capacity. Given the large number of staff, I found the service slightly off that day with barely anyone around when you wanted something, and several times a number of dishes either not making it to the table at the same time, or several of the wrong dishes arriving instead.

Having said that, I found the food simple, very well presented and wickedly delicious. Admittedly I shouldn’t have been too surprised given two brothers trained at Michelin starred restaurants own the restaurant.

Details: Galvin Bistrot De Luxe
Found On: 66 Baker Street, London W1
Contactable On: 020 7935 4007
Highlights: Extremely affordable Prix Fixe menu served in a spacious traditional looking restaurant.
Improvements: Service for the day wasn’t too bad, but not exactly perfect.
The Kua Rating: 8 out of 10