Blanchette

You'll find yourself on a narrow Soho street, pushing through into a tightly packed dining room where the energy is exactly what you want it to be—buzzy but not frantic, sophisticated without the stuffiness. Blanchette does that tricky thing of feeling both neighbourhoody and special; the kind of place where you might spot someone recognisable without it feeling showbiz. The menu pivots around seasonal French cooking that's rooted in technique but keeps things light—think impeccable charcuterie, brains done properly, and fish that tastes like it arrived this morning. The wine list is particularly good, leaning into natural and small-producer bottles that actually pair with the food rather than showboat. Prices sit at a fair ££ for Soho, which means you're not being fleeced for the postcode alone.