Galvin Bistrot & Bar Spital Square, London E1 6DY

"Two visits in the week surrounding a birthday. One lunch and one dinner. Marie the manager looked after us wonderfully. Perfectly cooked steak frites on the lunch visit and great roast Cornish cod for dinner. Recommended without hesitation."

"We had an excellent lunch here. Good food, service and setting and the prices are reasonable given the quality."

"Unmistakenly French look and feel. The large bi-folding doors seamlessly connecting the indoors with the outdoor terrace. Beautiful in the hot summer evening I went. The food is really good and the service excellent. More a 4.5*. I loved it! I also loved the ceiling fans on the dark ceiling. Very Français. As it darken, it had a beautiful atmosphere, all the most with the lighted trees just outside the terraced area in the square. Magical. They serve Pilsner beer from the Czeck Republic, that comes directly from there in a beer tanker. One of the very few places in London where you can find it. The beer is kept in the 3 copper tanks over the bar. Amazing just to look at it. The food was really good. I went for their Michelin menu with caraffe of wine. My starter of braised calves' tongue, beetrot & celeriac and main of free range chicken breast, peas, broad beans, alsacs bacon, baby gem were wonderfully cooked and beautifully presented. My dessert of buttermilk pannacota, strawberries, pistachio was truly delicious. The buttermilk pannacota was one of the best i've ever had, sooo smooth, and the crunchy bits of pistachio adding the texture. Divine. In brief, a beautiful bistrot, with great food and excellent service. The staff are superb! Very highly recommended. PS: while there, have a look around the square at the sculptures of the Herd of Hope. Truly magnificent. At night it's got a magical feel!"

"Fast and friendly service. Delicious vegetarian options, great margaritas and the 2x course offer is great. We tried the goat cheese salad and the aubergine both delicious"

"Went here for a birthday and to celebrate, it was awesome and befitting the occasion. The waiting staff was very discreet and attentive. The food was exquisite, however the dessert was forgettable. The Comté was not quite what I'd hoped for and the biscuits didn't fit in the picture (not Galvin caliber). The brut served with the set menu was surprisingly good. They also served canned beer, which didn't feel in tune with the experience, but was so good and different to have."