Cuisine: French

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Where?: 1, Club Row. London. E1 6JX.

Closest station(s): Shoreditch High Street, Liverpool Street, Old Street, Hoxton Rail.

Telephone: 0207 613 1924

Website: www.lestroisgarcons.com

Les Trois Garcons is a truly unique experience, never before have I eaten surrounded by stuffed animals wearing tutus and fairy wings or underneath a multitude of chandeliers and handbags hanging from the ceiling. The dining room is bizarre in a good way.

In these East London surroundings I was treated to some exceptionally skilful French cooking - the Chateaubriand being one of the finest and best cooked pieces of meat that I have had the pleasure of tasting. The starters showed a great ability to bring out the best in the delicate flavours of crab and langoustine.

The service at Les Trois Garcons is excellent – the French waiting staff are extremely attentive and friendly. Looking around whilst eating I have rarely seem a dining room full of people who were so clearly enjoying their meals, there is little to complain about here.

At around £50 for three courses Les Trois Garcons is not cheap and the wine starts at around the £30 mark. That said it is certainly worth a visit, eating in this magical environment is a pleasure. Clearly others think so too as it is generally packed so a reservation is necessary.

If looking for an aperitif then Lounge Lover that has the same owners is only just round the corner and provides an excellent place to get into the mood for fine wine and fine food.