Big city restaurants are certainly alluring but some always prefer the quaint charm of a French bistro, and with Pierre Victoire around diners in London don't really have to cross the channel to experience the subtle magic of French cuisine. An eclectic collection of art and a chalkboard detailing the specials for the day are some of the few distinctive interior features that set the scene for an enjoyable and affordable meal.

Familiar dishes are evident on the menu such as devilled whitebait, pan seared foie gras with spiced prunes and toasted brioche, and salt and pepper crisp baby calamari. For those who wish to take an alternate route there is roast honey duck with dauphinoise potatoes, steamed bak choi and green peppercorn cream, and a meze platter to share - stuffed vine leaves, hummus, tatziki, falafels, aubergine salad, crostini and olives. A slice of banoffee pie or warm tarte tatin with vanilla ice cream is pure joy for dessert lovers.