Menu from Sophie’s Italian
Menu highlights
Includes dishes that are:
Vegetarian
Frog Legs
(sauteed in butter with tomato, garlic, white wine and parsley)
Avocado with Prawns
King Prawns (3)
cooked in white wine, tomato & garlic sauce
Penne Arrabbiata
Chicken Bretonne
(breadcrumbed breast of chicken topped with cheese)
Veal a la Toulousaine
(breadcrumbed veal topped with fried egg and tomato sauce)
More about the restaurant: Sophie’s Italian
The tradition of French cooking in the heart of London is long and storied, and whether your tastes are for the classy establishments of the West End or the many local brasseries, you can always count on finding something that you’ll like. Denise’s on Southampton Row is one of the best French restaurants in Holborn, and their longevity – they’re among the oldest established brasseries in central London – is one of the best recommendations we can give. Reservations – especially during peak hours – are highly recommended for this superb French restaurant in the heart of the city.
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In Holborn, Denise’s is flying the flag for traditional French with a central London twist. Stylish yet rustic with its exposed brick walls, this eatery feels like a classic brasserie pulled straight from the streets of Paris. Located down Southampton Row, just in between Bloomsbury Square and Russell Square and only a stone’s throw from the British Museum, Contemporary Ceramics Centre and numerous art galleries and cultural attractions, this restaurant is an absolute must-visit for gourmands and francophiles alike.
Begin your meal at Denise’s with a classic French starter: French onion soup, escargots, frog legs, salade Nicoise, duck liver pate and chevre chaud are all there. Follow these up with a Gascon speciality – Gascony being the culinary heartland of France – and there are plenty of options from that part of the world, such as Veal a la Toulousaine and chicken Gascon, as well as other French favourites like moules mariniere and steak frites. Book a table and head to Russell Square tube station to be transported to France at this Denise’s in London’s Holborn.