Not many places in and around London allow diners to enjoy a three-course meal for the price of an average one course elsewhere. The Peter Ilic run Little Bay chain has made its mark with flavoursome, good value French influenced European food matched by an extravagant relaxed Bohemian ambience exceptionally well.
 
The distinctive décor, dramatic and whimsical, delights most customers and surprises a few, with peculiarly positioned tables, coloured lights, gold foil edged maps on tables and cosy booths. With talented opera singers and live music in attendance to make the dining experience unique, a chilled out evening with family and friends can find no better venue.

The interesting menu serves up what you might expect with a dash of the unexpected, offering guests an eclectic mix of meat and fish dishes. A good way to start the enjoyment is by ordering a choux de crab with citrus hollandaise, tempting smoked chicken parcels or bacon wrapped pork terrine. A hearty roast breast of Barbary duck with red cabbage and honey ginger sauce, grilled lamb steaks and fillet of plaice stuffed with crab meat are among popular main courses.

Vegetarians can consider goat's cheese croquettes, baked garlic mushrooms and baked aubergine with vegetables and mozzarella. Daily specials offer more delights and pastas, sandwiches and salads provide for those who prefer something lighter. For a wonderful conclusion, consider apple cake with ice cream and custard, white chocolate and pistachio parfait or vanilla cheesecake. A satisfied sigh emanates from the diner at the end of it all.