Le Deuxieme

I must say what a fantastic little haven this place is. I cannot bear Covent Garden most of the time finding it busy and noisy but you walk into here (so easy to find as well just down longacre) and its a little haven of beautiful tables and yummy food. i am a big fan of french food and this really is good. had crabcakes then roast duck then white choc mousse. yummy!! will be recommending this to friends and will for sure be returning it really is lovely.
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 7
Thursday, December 18, 2008

We went there last night on a toptable booking but found out that the time booked was out of the offer period. However the manager (Julien) was very good and let us have the special offer anyhow. I have been to Le Deuxieme a few times and never had a bad meal! The food is lovely and simple, the staff are friendly so a win win situation really. Highly recommended.
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Peter Le
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Thursday, December 11, 2008

Le Deuxieme is my favorite restaurant to attend after the opera or ballet. The food is lovely, classic and simple. The service, friendly, professional, knowledgeable and kind. I often wish I would go at other times to enjoy a full dinner, rather than the quick, post-opera experience. I have never had a compliant in the 20+ times I have been and will continue to attend as frequently as possible. Highly recommended!
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Federico Cribiore
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Wednesday, September 24, 2008

We had a fantastic meal last night at Le Deuxieme. True we were on a special offer, which made the bill extremely good value, but we loved the food and the service which were excellent. Three of us had 9 different dishes, all were at least good and some excellent. Best of all was my wife's tuna with pak choi, which was truly delicious. The service was perfect - discrete and professional but not at all frosty. We had not been here for a while and had forgotten what a good restaurant it is : strongly recommended.
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AT
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Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Wednesday, June 18, 2008

I went to the restaurant for lunch a few days back on account of the good reviews. The service was bland, and the food not really up to the reviews. I have had much better French food at the same price.

However, what really upset me was that a day after the meal, I realised that I was charged twice for the same amount when I was online checking my credit card statement. When I called the restaurant to clarify, they say they will call me back within a day to resolve this. It has been 3 days and I have still to hear from them, despite my several calls.

Very very bad service and experience. Wont' go there again.
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Food 4 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 4
Monday, March 03, 2008

Went there post theatre last Wednesday. Very quiet and not sure what to expect. Opted for the a la carte. The food was delicious. The service outstanding and we left feeling pampered and vowed to return. OH had snails followed by tuna. Greedy guts me had crab cake, calves liver and creme brulee. Yummy!
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Mrs A
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 7
Monday, February 11, 2008

Walked in off the street last night and got a table straight away around 7.00pm, the restaurant is cramped with lots of tables squeezed in.

The choice on the menu was good and decent sized portions. The wine list was not the most extensive but varied, however more worryingly was the lack of a sommelier to assist in the choice of wine, the waitress tried to assist but with no avail.

The meal was leisurely and not rushed, although the service was generally poor with the general attitude of the staff appalling. To add to insult the 15% service charge is just over the top!

Overall this was a very bog standard experience and there are far better restaurants to eat at in London.
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DG
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Food 7 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 4
Tuesday, December 18, 2007

We had a visiting professor of drama from USA and after a Saturday matinee wanted an early dinner. Took advantage of the special offer. Absolutley first rate. Maitre'd especially helpful and waitress charming . Food well prepared and presented. It was exactly what w required. Our friend took a card and expects to go again during his trip.
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Food 8 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Friday, October 26, 2007

First of all when we entered we were not greeted at all with a pleasant smile or the normal friendliness you would expect. We chose to ignore this, the waitress seemed like it was to much bother to find us a table. This was not very welcoming but we decided that we would see how it went. We had tagliatelle pasta with crab. This was quite average and I would say slightly overpriced. There was no ambience and staff did not appear to be very friendly. My first and only visit to this restaurant.
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melanie .f
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Food 5 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 2
Saturday, October 20, 2007

Myself and my boyfriend took advantage of the special offer (set menu and glass of Kir Royale). I was apprehensive having not seen the set menu prior to booking, but ensured that I would be able to still choose from the Al a Carte should I not find anything I liked.

I was relieved to find that the choice on the set menu is excellent. We arrived and were greeted and sat promptly by the window, discreetly hidden from public view by the window dressing.

The service was excellent, with much attention to detail. The only issue really was that our waitress had not tried the menu, and was unable to answer our questions herself but was happy to seek others advice. The food arrived and is in generous portions, and served in a timely manner. At no point did we feel rushed or bothered by the waiting staff. the ambience is sedate and rather clean looking, compunded by the muted lighting. Although a small space and busy when we arrived, even if it was filled to capacity I doubt you would feel crowded. The no music policy is also a rare treat.

thoroughly enjoyed the food, and the evening. Will definately go again.
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L Stephens
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Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Thursday, September 27, 2007