Bibendum Restaurant
Bibendum Restaurant Summary
- Address: Michelin House, 81 Fulham Road, London, SW3 6RD (Map)
- Tel: +44 (0)20 7581 5817
- E-mail: Click here to contact
- Cuisine(s): European, Modern British
- Opening Times:
Mon - Fri: 12:00 - 14:30 19:00 - 23:00
Sat: 12:30 - 15:00 19:00 - 23:30
Sun: 12:30 - 15:00 19:00 - 22:30 - Avg Price: £67.00
(Avg Price is the average cost per person for a full meal, drinks/wine and service/tip.)
Bibendum Restaurant Description
Bibendum has set high standards on London's gastronomic (and architectural) map, opened in 1987 in the former Headquarters of the Michelin Tyre Company, a splendid art deco masterpiece, Bibendum introduced an attitude towards food that has been at the forefront of the growth and creativity of new restaurants in the capital. Dishes, in the main, are simple, generous and use only the very best of seasonal ingredients.
With an approach to its menu that was inspired by the original Head Chef, Simon Hopkinson, now one of the co-owners, it now occupies a special position among the many splendid restaurants in London that brings its customers back time and again - though it is certainly not a cheap place, though, if you want the best, you always have to pay for it.
The cooking could best be described as 'upmarket bistro' brought thoroughly up to date, from the seemingly mundane like haddock in batter with chips and tartare sauce - but poles apart from what you would get wrapped in newspaper from a 'chippie' - to the more sophisticated, with wonderful desserts like pear and almond tart.
The wine list is described in The Good Food Guide as 'a dream in terms of depth, scope and clarity'. This was recognised in 2003 when Bibendum landed the Most Exceptional Restaurant Wine List title given by the Tio Pepe Carlton London Restaurant Awards.
Fixed Lunch
- £24 (2 courses) to £28.50 (3 courses)
Your Reviews of Bibendum Restaurant
Brian Heffernan (17 February 2007)
A week later and my wife is still talking about the delicious food we ate. Service was friendly and unobtrusive. I cannot fault Bibendum. A superb meal.
Mark (22 January 2006)
Service excellent (almost worth the outrageous and wholly disagreeable service charge), wines excellent, starters and puddings excellent. Main courses a bit drab and uninteresting. WARNING! Don’t have the chicken for 2 main course (Poulet de Bresse à l'estragon) - well below average. Very tough, dry, and uninspiring. Half a roast chicken with a tablespoon of stock poured over it...twice! The dishes could do with a bit more creativity. Didn’t live up to the expectation as we had hoped.
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Additional Info for Bibendum Restaurant
Children welcome
Groups allowed
Air conditioning
Outside seating
Reservations
Cover Charge
- House red: £17.95
- House white: £16.95
- Service charge: 12.5% (optional)
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