Pant-y-Gwydr restaurant

You walk into Pant-y-Gwydr and there's a particular kind of quiet confidence in the room. The sort of restaurant that doesn't need to shout about itself because locals already know what's going on here. Oxford Street's had its ups and downs, but this place has carved out a real following with uncomplicated French food done properly. The ratings speak for themselves—275 reviews averaging 4.8 is the kind of score you don't fake. It's the sort of spot where you can bring someone to impress them without it feeling like you're trying too hard.