Le Vieux Comptoir

Le Vieux Comptoir reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Hidden gem, best French food around (fom a French guy).
   

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   dragon

   London2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 5 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food, ambiance, wine and service at good value. Great find!
   

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   Marie-claire VIP

   London3 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on 14 February 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   It was a terrible experience. We go out every week for dinner more than once. Also we all work in hospitality. We had booked Valentines day as a special occasion about a week in advance. Maybe they were too busy on the night but how we regret our decision. First of all we were seated in the wine cellar. All freezing we had to wrap up with shawls and coats, when asking for a warmer spot we were told they were full. Fine. The foie maison was good. The duck confit was acceptable. The problem was the cheese fondue. We initially mentioned to manager Laurent that we believed the bread was dry (i have had over 100 cheese fondues) but he touched the bread, said it was supposed to be this way and threw it back in our bread basket. Ok still no problem so far. We believed him that we were wrong. Then the cheese fondue went all stringy, which in my 44 year of life I have Never experienced before, we again said we were not enjoying it. Laurent opened the pot … said we had at least half of it (we were 3 diners) and said there was nothing he could do. We did NOT eat any more fondue or dry bread crumbs. We had 2 bottles of wine, the bill was £200+ as is normal nowadays and he knows we left utterly unhappy. Not one gesture to make up for it. Please do NOT go here to ruin your special night :(
   

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   paul

   London4 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on 11 February 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Avoid at all costs. The food was bad... but wasn’t the worst part. The manager takes pictures of all the leftovers. To trap unhappy customers. This is a 'bad food trap'. On first regard this restaurant seems like a nice discovery. But it was an awful disappointment and ends up in an a terrible argument with the unreasonable manager. The facade and wine selected set a promising evening ahead. The mixed platter to start was fine. The steak tartar was very poor, lacking any flavour or authenticity. The boeuf bourguignon was quite dreadful, meat was extremely tough with a nasty after taste, the sauce insipid. We could not get through our main courses, it was a hardship. I told the waitress we weren’t impressed. I wish I had not bothered complaining, the manager was obviously primed for this and attacked very quickly with forceful aggression. Laurent abruptly showed me pictures on his phone of our uneaten leftovers! What sort of person does this? He had these pictures at the ready, to prove we ate some of the food. This is a disgusting sight and a warpred, volting tactic! He must get many complaints to refine this strategy over the years. Shame he hasn’t spent his time refining the food. The chef was knocking out substandard dishes, he wouldn’t listen, just thought we wanted free food. No one turns dinner away on the first bite, no-one wants to destroy and evening out. Not to worry his chap was here to make sure we left feeling utterly miserable within ourselves. As part of his attack, he even threatened to the call the police. Beyond belief. Basic French home cooked food would have been nice, this was sadly made with no care, no skill, no idea. But what was worst? Being bullied and despised for complaining. As you can see, within the other complaints here, the owner bites back with no care. Expect him to show the same arrogance and lack of respect to this post.
 Most of all, expect the same lack of care in this cold, dead, damp basement trap.
   

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   Stacey

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 31 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Lovely traditional French bistro in a magical setting. Short menu, well executed!
   

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   RACHEL VIP

   London7 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 22 January 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   At lunchtime this is a welcome quiet spot, for a very good meal ( mains about £19 to 24). Pleasant surroundings and a warm reception, for a get together with friends.
   

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   Nayia

   London3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 17 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   This is a wonderful place and feels quite special. At a basement in Sandra London not many people know this little jam. Food as expected French bistro style.
   

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   suzanne

   London6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 11 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of my favourite restaurants, just a wonderful experience
   

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   Tamara VIP

   London2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 21 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My husband and I went to this restaurant last night and enjoyed our experience immensely. The food was fabulous and extremely good value for the central London location (down a little back street in Marylebone that you wouldn't know was there!). I had the cheese fondue (one of my favorites!), and my husband had the duck confit, which he declared was one of the best duck confits he's had. There was also an excellent choice of wines. We chose a fairly expensive bottle of red, but it was worth it as it was delicious and complemented the food perfectly. The service was quick, efficient, and friendly, and the place had a nice cozy ambiance and felt very authentically French. We will definitely be returning in the near future!
   

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    John

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3

    Good wholesome French bistrot menu. Good selection of wines but corkage is steep.
    

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