Pierre Victoire in City of London, Westminster

Lovely French restaurant… it’s a lovely spot and a nice break from the hustle and bustle of Oxford Street and Soho. The food was good, but the set menu was a fab choice. Nice to have an affordable 2 course meal in the heart of London. Would like to take my parents when they next visit London.

Been here 4 times, never had bad service like this time. Booked the table, waited for half hour to order, kept getting ignored, I know it was busy but people came after us already got their food. Then waiter told me set menu were sold out. We were about to leave then they told me not to leave we can order the set menu. We left anyway, being treated with no respect. Too disappointed.

I’ve been coming here with friends for years and still love the food, wine and vibe. Staff always attentive, going back Saturday before we go to the theatre 🎭

Good food, the starters were much more interesting that the mains and for a French restaurant it seems to be trying to cater to a very wide selection of cuisines.

Set menu is great! I liked the duck confit The restaurant is extremely busy during dinner time and the staff looked a bit stressed!

You can’t go wrong! I had a reservation for the New Year’s Eve dinner, so, obviously I had to pay a little more (£23 per person for 1 starter and 1 main course), but the food was amazing. One of the best Steak Tartare’s I’ve ever eaten in my life! Also, their Salmon was incredibly delicious. The waiters are very friendly and polite. I surely am coming back to this restaurant in future trips to London!

My dish was the tartar. I really enjoyed it but would have love if it was served with breads of the sort. It was served with fries 🍟. The fries were yummy. The French onion soup was delicious. I give those two dishes 4.5/5. Now the salmon and the crab bisque were disappointing. The crab bisque was way too salty (3 people tried it and ... Salty). The salmon had a very bland and even fishy taste. Then there were the steak dishes, these were pretty good. The atmosphere was superb. Candles and warmth. The servers were pretty good as well. However, I wouldn't say friendly. Making a reservation is a good thing to do. When I had told the restaurant a time that I could get in, they made sure that the table was ready for me by that time. I appreciated that. Every person is expected to order a main course as well. This is a place to have a full meal and not a snack.

I loved everything about this restaurant, ambience, food, styling, exactly how I imagined French restaurant should be. Food was superb, good portions, wine excellent and really cosy and nice. My family loved it, will return...

My recent experience at Pierre Victoire was deeply disappointing due to the unwelcoming and unprofessional service. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel unwelcome, creating an uncomfortable atmosphere. Despite having a reservation, our dining experience was marred by a series of unpleasant interactions with the waitstaff. The restaurant was overcrowded and uncomfortably warm. After finishing our main course, our waitress abruptly cleared our table, including our unfinished bread, without asking. When we pointed this out, her dismissive response and rude "calm down" remark were unacceptable. While she did return the bread, a simple apology would have been more appropriate. As we were finishing our wine and considering the dessert menu, a waiter approached us and rudely demanded to know if we were going to order anything else. Despite our polite response that we were still thinking, he sarcastically repeated our words and, once again, removed our bread. His aggressive questioning about our "problem" further escalated the situation and made us feel extremely uncomfortable. The final straw was the same waiter aggressively throwing our bill on the table. This disrespectful behavior left us feeling unwelcome and completely ruined our evening. While the food was satisfactory, the appalling service overshadowed the entire experience. I strongly advise seeking out establishments where customer service is valued and respected.

I wouldn't be put off by the negative reviews. No, it's not going to compete with the finest establishments, but I could only find fault in over- and under-salted soups and overpriced desserts for the given size and quality in some, but not all, cases. The more clever ideas for desserts pulled their punches, unfortunately. We appreciate any place serving a carafe of wine, which really suits us, personally, for the fun of sharing and appropriate quantity. Flavours and technique on the mains were well developed and more than competent. Atmosphere can be overly bright, but the lights were eventually dimmed and the candles warmed the space nicely. Seating can be tight, especially larger bodies. Otherwise, I'd be happy to return.

A Wonderful Experience! The evening I spent today at Pierre Victorie was truly unforgettable. The atmosphere was warm and inviting from the beginning to the end. The stylish decoration and cosy atmosphere made me feel at home immediately. The food was excellent! Especially entrecote was fresh and delicious. The chef's care was evident in every detail. The Tiramisu we tried for dessert was a masterpiece. It was both delicious and had an eye-catching presentation. The service was also excellent; the waiters were extremely courteous and professional. All our dishes were served quickly and they made sure everything was in its place. The prices are definitely very reasonable for the quality. It is really rare to find such delicious food and excellent service at such prices. I highly recommend Pierre Victorie, it is the perfect place for a romantic dinner or a cosy get-together with friends. I look forward to my next visit!

Food good and very reasonable. Atmosphere spoilt by staff that made us feel we were an inconvenience.

This was a lovely discovery when out with my father and some friends. The food was delicious and the staff couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. Our lamb was done to absolute perfection and its French onion soup was truly mouthwatering. The only reason I deducted one star is because we'd been told about its pre 6pm meal deal, but by the time we got seated and a waiter came to take our order, it was now just before 6.10pm. So no meal deal. The difference in cost was quite substantial, but the for was so delicious it kinda made up for it. So despite that we left happy.

Perfect place, definitely a must visit!! What if you asked if all of the 6 types of orders would be delicious? Yes, it would happen here. Our friend brought us and I will definitely come again. A cozy place that offers health, quality, taste and normal prices..

The atmosphere was lively, and the overall vibe felt pleasant right from the start. The food initially seemed acceptable, but I sadly suffered from food poisoning—most likely from the salmon gravlax, which arrived suspiciously quickly and may not have been fresh. The two glasses of wine were fine, and the duck breast was decent, though I couldn’t finish it before becoming seriously ill. The restaurant appears in all the guides and attracts many tourists, but I cannot recommend it given my experience.

Excellent food, ambience, and service. We did wait a while for our table despite booking in advance (about 15-20 minutes) but frankly it was well worth the wait. The oysters (we had 18 in total) were the best I’ve ever had which I do not say lightly. We were given lots of fresh bread, and even offered impromptu tobasco for the oysters. The scallops were really excellent, all of our mains were delicious, and the desserts were also really great. The sticky toffee pudding in particular was lovely. We had a hiccup with the crab bisque, which didn’t taste quite right, but this was very quickly replaced without a fuss with a wonderful fried Camembert. For anyone looking for an intimate and social French restaurant with amazing food and really, really good service, I’d highly recommend this restaurant.

The food was terrible. The crab bisque didn’t taste anything like crab but rather like a fish soup that wasn’t fresh. The two steaks we asked to be medium were rare and blue!! Would not recommend or go again.

Amazing food always. Merry Christmas 🎄

Excellent little French restaurant. £48 plus 12.5% service charge for 3 course meal which was very good. Quick service even though it was packed. Scallops, Peppered Rump and Crème Brûlée very good.

Below average food for price and staff might as well not been there. A business that clearly does not care about its reputation. Want proof? look at the replies to reviews... oh wait..

It is a nice restaurant and the food is great - but it is not great to wait out in the street for 20 minutes... a glass of wine or a free coffee coould have been a nice way to show gratitute to our patience.

Was concerned after reading last few reviews but didn’t need to worry. Staff were really friendly and made us welcome. It was a busy loud restaurant but perfect for a quick meal before the theatre. Food was nice but beware is only fixed priced Christmas menu not the £20 one.

A total find. Great good though like many places in London packed and noisy. But that’s normal. Great gf choices.

It was ok I personally found the place pretty cramped so when I was eating next to my colleagues it was a tight squeeze. Food was ok. We had to wait outside even though we had a reservation.

Agree with several of the previous diners We have often met here for catch up dinners but can honestly say it was not a good choice this time The place had a constant influx of Christmas party dinners who were over loud and non respectful of other guests , snd a corresponding constant movement of tables and furniture plus being regularly being badgered by waiting staff for orders Clearly they had over booked yet we had made an online booking the week before ....but the Crux came when we were waiting for a glass of wine and the manager came and told us we had to go I still had 3/4 of a glass of wine left He clearly missed the classes on etiquette, good manners and how to communicate with your clients and just told us to go My friend and I stood our ground and pointed to our reservation which did not stipulate an end time snd we had indeed enjoyed many evenings there chatting and spending money on additional wine Eventually they agreed we could move to another table to finish the galas of wine we were drinking and the additional one ordered The tables were dangerously close to each other and the candles being toppled or wobbled so query the health and safety / fire hazards as they appeared to exceed sensible numbers seated many hemmed in due to the closeness of the tables When ever we tried to talk to the owner snd manager they just talked over us failed to listen snd were clearly not interested in our points of view We will never return They were only interested in you getting your food paying them and getting you out Not an experience I'd like to repeat

Disappointing Dish of Day, Beef Bourguiginon

What a lovely restaurant, great food, service and atmosphere, definitely hope to go back.

Been going here for many years and always been a good experience with friendly team and great service. Good value, good food and wines, good location... recommend.

Great vibe even at an early dinner time (6pm). Really cosy and a little chaotic in a good way. Service was amazing - so polite and kind but so efficient too. And the food was so delicious we couldn’t believe how extensive the set menu was. Can’t wait to return with more people.

Brilliant food and service, our starters came about 5 or 10 minutes after we ordered them. The mussels were delicious, as well as the confit duck and seabass fillets. The location is great near Leicester Square, Covent Garden and The British Museum. The food was amazing, the service was outstanding and the waiters were very kind, smiley and attentive, always checking if our needs were catered to (such as refilling our water, checking our food was good and asking about anything else we need like new drinks etc.) I would 100% go back and I would recommend to people who wanted a great yet quaint French restaurant.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had a wonderful dining experience at Pierre Victoire in Soho! I ordered the Beef Bourguignon, which was absolutely delicious and very filling. I also tried their £19.90 set menu, including a salmon salad that was fresh and flavorful. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, and the ambiance of the restaurant was beautiful and inviting. If you're looking for an affordable meal with great food and a lovely atmosphere, I highly recommend this restaurant. A true gem in Soho!

Very nice food. Quick and friendly service. Great atmosphere.

Great food and atmosphere totally ruined when staff asked us to leave our table as we were told we been there for 1 hour and 36 minutes and people were queuing for a table! We might have finished eating but we hadn’t finished our drinks! How to make your customers feel valued!

Really good food especially for somewhere specialising in set menu dinners. Went in to try as looked really nice and would definitely come back. Waiter was friendly and helpful and place was lit perfectly with candles.

Great french bistro on the edge of Soho

Very good food and delightful service in a somewhat degraded setting.

Doing a good impression of a small French eatery.

Nov24- post matinee late lunch. They had table for 3 as a walk-in. The decor and style is lovely and relaxed yet French. The staff were good and fast for service. The food was hot and delicious. Set dinner 2 course £20.90 and we had a bottle of Viognier and water and one dessert. £33 p/h AND they easily split the bill even without us asking! That's so helpful. Wonderful find and hope to go again. The mackerel starter was crispy skin and delicious (might have had a little more sharpness) and the seafood soup had plenty and a bread was on offer to mop up after! Friend had pork with lentils. We shared a tiramisu which was just right for 3.

I still feel like vomiting now, the mackerel smelled like a fish dump, but total fasting is better than this unthinkable thing. If you are Italian, go ahead and eat a sandwich that at least avoids vomiting

Food was great, but I did say it was for a birthday and 1 candle would be great for my partners birthday which they forgot!! Not impressed, service wasn’t up to scratch.

Cosy place and with a nice selection of dishes

Can get crowded and very loud... but food is great for just the right price.

The food was pretty good. However I didn’t appreciate the service or the atmosphere

We visited as a family , what a lovely cosy restaurant! Staff were great and food was delicious 😋 we will definitely be back !!

I’ve lived in London 15 years and must have walked past hundreds of times without seeing it. I was missing out. Snug and slightly chaotic but really lovely and fun French bistro. It feels very old school Soho. The food is outstanding, the service was great and we sat sharing a bottle of wine after our meal with no pressure of needing to leave. It was packed on a Friday night (always a good sign) with laughing, lots of loud talking and happy people.

What a find! We arrived in Soho and were lucky enough to get a table for 5 at short notice. The restaurant had a lovely feel to it, the staff were incredibly attentive and friendly and the food was amazing. We all had 2 course menu and it was such great value. Would definitely recommend and will be going back.

Very good, friendly staff, good atmosphere.

Had a lovely meal at Pierre Victoire! The confit duck was fantastic – crispy skin, tender meat that wasn’t rough or dry, and the gravy added a warm, hearty touch. The foie gras mousse was equally delightful, with the toast and apple balancing the flavors beautifully. Wine list was adequate, offering great selection to complement the dishes. The restaurant had great vibes, perfect for a cosy evening. Staff were mostly helpful and attentive. However, the service felt a bit rushed. We were only seated for 70 minutes before being urged to settle the bill, which took away from the otherwise enjoyable experience. Would still recommend for the food and atmosphere!

Went using a voucher from timeout. Was definitely a steal with the voucher. The duck was really good, the skin was super crispy. The creme brule was potentially one of the best I've ever had.

We were ignored by the servers as a group and were met condescending attitude by the bald chubby server when asked about certain items on the menu. The icing on the cake is when we asked for the bill, the same server just brought out the card machine with the total, so we had no idea what each item cost. When asked for a receipt, he went to print one out again with an attitude. This is when we noticed quite a difference in what the total that he showed us was and what each item cost. When we pointed it out, he said it was a mistake and charged us then correctly. It really felt like we were being scammed. Avoid at all costs if you are a person of colour

Not somewhere that I would visit again. Very average food, cramped tables, indifferent waiters. Lots of other places to eat in London so my first visit will be my last.

Excellent french restaurant in central London. We really enjoyed their classic Beef Bourguignon. We will definitely go back again

Lovely food every time we’ve been 🤍

Warm and friendly casual French restaurant.

Lovely lunch served with a smile.

Wonderful restaurant with low level lighting and romantic setting. The restaurant has a really buzz about it, lively and makes you feel good as you can feel the good vibes. The staff are excellent, very attentive and efficient! You won’t be waiting long for whatever you order. The food is very tasty and generous potions. The drinks are very reasonably priced for central London. Highly recommend this restaurant, for any occasion.

Absolutely a hidden gem! We were very lucky to get a table, as it was soon packed full. The food was incredible, I had the duck which was divine! Nothing but high praise for this place, the waiter was lovely and the service was remarkable quick for how busy it was.

I ate here for the first time yesterday. Lovely experience all round. The food is delicious and lovely attentive staff. I will definitely be back again. A great find 😊.

I’ve eaten here twice and will certainly be back! Food is delicious - the hake, the bourguignon, scallops!!! The service was great. Our server was very helpful for selecting a wine, even chatty by London standards. The ambiance definitely takes you out of the buzz of Tottenham court road. Overall, I’ve not a bad word to say about the place and you can’t beat the price

Can’t recommend highly enough! The food was outstanding! Hearty French dishes with quality ingredients (even the butter was amazing). Reasonably priced and a great “Soho” buzz. Will definitely be back!

Delicious food and great service. Groups of six Saturday evening in Soho with last minute booking, I was impressed we managed to get a table. Expensive but perfectly cooked food. All of us polished our plates! We had a starter(some had the octopus and I had baked mussels) and as main we had Sea bass with prawns and it was so delicious, some had steaks and beef. My dessert was lovely apple blueberry crumble with ice cream. I would say great restaurant with great food and very good service but expensive.

The best we have eaten. Super attentive translating. Harry the best!

Amazing food, great atmosphere, extremely caring and polite staff, Harry and Selman made our time here very pleasant and memorable. Highly recommend.

Great service by Mirza. We really appreciated his knowledgable dish recommendations. The food arrived very quickly. We had the bavette steak and the sea bass. The steak was only ok. Fries not particularly tasty and a bit soggy. Sauce too salty. Also the portion of meat was very small, probably not even 6oz. It was very crowded and loud so this is not a place to go for good ambience. All in all, not too impressed and I wouldn’t specifically go back. But ok for an impromtu dinner when in the area.

A hidden gem of a restaurant! - The warm duck gizzard salad, finished off with a splash of apple cider vinegar, brings an unexpected burst of joy to your taste buds! - The confit duck is grilled to crispy perfection, drizzled with a rich, sweet-and-sour sauce, and served alongside dauphinoise potatoes and red wine-braised tomatoes (they retain the texture of tomatoes but have an incredibly sweet and fragrant taste)! - And don't forget the creamy, luscious French crème brûlée. Each dish might seem ordinary at first glance, but every bite is a delightful surprise.

One of the best French brasseries in London. Consistently excellent French food, great service and a lovely interior space.

Authentic French food in the heart of Soho. It's popular so can get noisy and crowded on weekends so book ahead if you can.

The food was good however there was a very mean and bad mannered waiter. We were asking for him to explain the menu, the first time I didn’t heard it right so I kindly asked him again, then he was aggressive and saying that ‘I have already told you that there is only one entre and one main for each set!!’ And he refused my request to order an extra steak supplement without any reason, saying that only one person can order maximum one main, and refused to give us a starter order. Before my friend came I was trying to order my food first, he refused as well for a reason of I need must to wait for my friend to come?? The manner was so bad that turned me and my friend’s dinner very unpleasant. I hope it’s not a gender or a racial thing, or it will be truly unpleasant and ridiculous,

Nice place, excellent food, great service.

Pre theatre dinner with 8 friends. Delicious classic bistro style french food, friendly and efficient service. Would definitely go again.

Great choice for French brasserie in Soho. Dishes were well prepared and presented. Mostly typical menu options. Prices are ok ... could be worse considering the neighbourhood. Reservations are recommended.

I ordered lamb and chiken mousse, it was delicious!!! Highly recommended!

Refreshingly reliable. Have been dining here for about 20 years and, while it never truly excites, it never really disappoints either. And sometimes that’s just good enough.

Disappointing food - starter chicken had over half a dozen pieces of gristle. No reaction when I expressed my disappointment- not an offer of replacement or removal of charge. Steak I ordered was not available and alternative was bland and unpalatable. Add to that a time limit on the table and mediocre wine, definitely not worth £70 for one!

Good restaurant with great service and quite reasonable price Good dishes. Tartare was just okay.

Lovely service, food and atmosphere. I would come back again!

We were here for lunch, and the 2-course lunch was less than 20 pounds with gourmet cooking food. Ordered calamari and duck confit, both were delicious. The gnocchi was also amazing. One of our favorite meals while visiting London.

Other than the octopus being a little cold and the banoffee pie needing a bit more biscuit in the base, the service was warm and friendly and the steak great. I could have whinged about the octopus, but it wasn't THAT bad, so I got on with enjoying the company and the food

Incredible food! One of the best french restaurants in London!

After just experiencing awful service at another restaurant and walking out. My husband and I, we found this beautiful hidden little GEM!!! we were greeted so warmly and explaining we don't have o reservation they still welcomed us and found us a table. Our drinks were bought so quickly and we were also given fresh bread and butter. The menu was absolutely gorgeous and we tried to selection ranging from oysters, steak tartar, fish and the ribeye - throughout the dinner the staff were absolutely amazing. The atmosphere was warm buzzing and inviting, my husband and I had such a brilliant time here we could not rage enough about this place and we will definitely be back the service and the food both were just incredible. Thank you for turning our bad evening around and giving us such a wonderful 3rd wedding anniversary dinner. Mourad was a delight.

After just experiencing awful service at another restaurant and walking out. My husband and I, we found this beautiful hidden little GEM!!! we were greeted so warmly and explaining we don’t have a reservation they still welcomed us and found us a table. Our drinks were bought so quickly and we were also given fresh bread and butter. The menu was absolutely gorgeous and we tried to selection ranging from oysters, steak tartar, fish and the ribeye - throughout the dinner the staff were absolutely amazing. The atmosphere was warm buzzing and inviting, my husband and I had such a brilliant time here we could not rage enough about this place and we will definitely be back the service and the food both were just incredible. Thank you for turning our bad evening around and giving us such a wonderful 3rd wedding anniversary dinner. Mourad was a delight.

Very fair price for 2 course set lunch but took one star off because it is ridiculously noisy and tables are packed so close to each other. Good luck hearing your date without shouting if you are sitting across from each other

Passing by this little restaurant outside Tottenham Court Road tube, as you head into the heart of Soho, could be a mistake, as this is a pure Gem! On a very wet weekend in London, we stopped here for an impromptu lunch & to dodge the rain, & what a lovely find it was! Staff are accommodating, friendly & service is swift! Possibly a little too swift, but understandable based on the size of restaurant & the need to turn covers quickly. The food is good, very good & has a good French vibe, although in my view could be more authentic. However the lunchtime offer, Steak & Chips with a decent Peppercorn sauce. Cooked well, & to each of our parties preference, which was great to see. Reasonably priced with a glass of House wine or a soft drink at £19.90. As it was lunch, I opted for the French Onion soup-delicious! Lovely sweet, caramelised onions, with gooey melted French cheese on French bread, in a super base, which had a good flavour, I did feel it lacked the depth of flavour compared to some French Onion Soups I have eaten, but nevertheless, it was decent. Deserts were equally good, & the Tarte Tatin was excellent! However, the £9.50 price point was a tad toppy, but typically London & Soho! Overall, a great spot, not to be passed by and replaced by one of the many, mediocre & lesser restaurant options the deeper you enter into SOHO.

Absolutely beautiful evening and lovely service. Had a great time!

Love this boutique French restaurant. It’s delicious, casual and enjoyable. Staffs are friendly and hospital. Most important thing is, the prices are very beautiful 😎

Delicious French restaurant with good service Onion soup is very authentic But the confit duck is a bit tough

Probably the fastest most efficient service I have ever experienced. Yet I did not feel I was being rushed. Staff are polite and friendly. Good choice of food. Food was well prepared and presented and delicious. Will definitely be going there again

Popped in for an early pre club dinner. Was not disappointed. Good food, friendly service and decent prices.

Fabulous little French bistro ... Last here in 2005, and in 2024 still has great food and character. Highly recommend.

One of the better French bistro, liked the menu, ambience and friendly service and had good location. Would recommend

We visited this French restaurant a month ago, with my two friends for a quick set lunch.Food is OK, as you won't expect too much from 20ish set lunch deal.

Perfect place for dating and friends birthday. Nice dishes and desserts! Will recommend the beef tartare , mussels with green sauce, pistachios cheese cake

Can't believe I've been coming to this place for over 20 years, in it's various guises. And the food remains true to the french bistro style. The service was quick and polite, quite unlike real french waiters!

Food was excellent, and the service was outstanding. A little small but it added to the atmosphere! Very reasonable price, would highly recommend.

So the past 30 years my wife & I have been dining in Pierre Victoire restaurants around the country & we were so sad to see the one close down in our local town in Hampshire. So finding this little gem in Soho London we were looking forward to the visit. Met some friends for Lunch & we opted for the two-course menu as there were plenty of choice. First impressions of stepping through the front door the layout looked great & the staff were very warming . Food was amazing & with a perfect ambience & good company made the whole experience of dining at Pierre Victoire a most pleasant one. It will now be our default restaurant to eat at when we're in London town again. Thanks for your service

Great food. OK welcome and service. Given the location the tables are very close to each. At this price and location, great place for dinner.

We only had drinks and dessert but will absolutely be coming back to this wonderful, welcoming restaurant. The cappuccinos I had were extraordinary (although not large) and definitely the tastiest I've had so far, which is saying a lot! Our foursome each had different desserts and, though a bit pricey, they were likely the best examples of each kind that we had all had. My Mousse au Chocolate was probably more close to average than Scott's Banoffee Pie and Will's Tiramisu, both of which were absolutely spectacular and possibly the best of their kind we have had. Amazing, friendly, welcoming, and generous atmosphere - and the toilets were super clean and extremely well turned out!

Great meal out. Really happy with the quality of the food. A little bit special which is what I was hoping for.

The food was eatable, though they managed to ruin a steak tartare with a sweet sauce. Beef Bourgogne was ok, not the best I had. All the experience was mediocre and expensive. Don't feel bad if you pass.

This venue was slightly off the hustle and bustle of Soho but a great find. Upon entry you get the Parisienne vibe with the layout, music and table set up. The menu offers reasonable portions and options and the food is flavoursome and well presented. So glad we managed to get a booking here. Would definitely recommend and return!