Maison Frédéric

Earl Street's got a few decent spots, but Maison Frédéric sits apart — this is where Maidstone goes when it actually wants to dress up. You're walking into something properly French here, none of the faffing about. The kitchen takes itself seriously, doing classical French techniques without the pretension that makes you want to leave after ten minutes. It's the kind of place where regulars book months ahead, which tells you everything you need to know about how they're doing things right.