Côte Kensington

Part of an expanding chain of good French brasserie-style restaurants. You'll find robust dishes, well cooked, in a style missing at this price range for too long.

Breakfast brings Pastries, Croque Monsieur, Eggs Benedict, Full English Breakfast and the like; then as lunchtime approaches, starters such as 'Rillettes of Duck & Pork with Toasted Sourdough, Shallots & Conichons'; 'Breadcrumbed Squid, Sautéed in Garlic, Lemon, Parsley & Butter with Tartare Sauce'; 'Moules Mariniere' and 'Steak Tartare' are available on their extensive menu.

For snacks, there's a section called 'Light Mains' offering the likes of 'Risotto'; 'Tuna Nicoise' and 'Salmon Fishcakes'.

While mains 'proper' list Duck Confit with Sautéed Savoy Cabbage & Bacon Lardons and Thyme & Veal Jus'; 'Fish Parmentier - Cod, Haddock, Prawn & Salmon in a White Wine & Leek Sauce with Mash & Gruyere Cheese'; 'Roast Seabass Fillet with Braised Fennel & Champage Beurre Blanc with Chives & Tomato Concassé' plus Free-Range Chicken from Les Landes and traditionally-aged Steaks in various ways.

Traditional desserts, such as 'Crème Brulée'; 'Tarte Fine aux Pommes'; 'Chocolate Fondant' and 'Crème Caramel' plus Roquefort & Réblochon cheeses complete the picture.