A restorative, unashamedly French bistro perched above a Farringdon pub, serving gutsy Lyonnais classics in a warm, convivial room that feels like a heavenly hideaway.
Ordering Strategy
The menu is written on blackboards and changes daily, so order popular items immediately. It is heavily carnivorous; save room for the exceptional desserts.
What to order
Grilled leg of rabbit in a mustard sauce
A 'Harris old-stager' that remains a defining classic; Jay Rayner highlights the 'nose punch of Dijon' and the 'plank of crisped bacon balanced on top.'
Tête de Veau
Cited as one of the 'best-selling items' on the menu, this 'impeccably cooked' dish is a 'deliciously wobbly arrangement of meat and jelly' served with a 'sprightly sauce ravigote.'
Chevreuil à la cuillère
Called a 'triumph' by regulars, this slow-cooked venison in a rich juniper-y wine sauce is praised for flavors that 'exploded' on a cold evening.
Calves’ brains with black butter and capers
A signature of Harris's commitment to 'the inner bits of the animal,' these are cooked so the 'outside is crisp and the inside pearly white.'
What to skip
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Jay Rayner (100%)
Editorial Weight 68 pts
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Agreement 8 pts
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Coverage 10 pts
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Public Signal 15 pts
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Boosts 0 pts
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Review signals
3 Elite · 2 Editorial · 5 total signals
Public signal
4.8★ (982 reviews)
Good to know
Reservations are notoriously difficult and open 30 days in advance; the dining room is located up a steep staircase above The Three Compasses pub; very limited options for vegetarians/vegans.
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