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Bistrot Bruno Loubet was a bistro run by celebrated French chef Bruno Loubet, attached to the Zetter Hotel in [[Locale Clerkenwell|Clerkenwell]].  It [https://www.thecaterer.com/articles/356397/bruno-loubet-to-replace-bistrot-with-grain-store-unleashed-pop-up closed down in April 2015].

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A fine bistro run by celebrated French chef Bruno Loubet, attached to the Zetter Hotel, in [[Locale Clerkenwell|Clerkenwell]].

The restaurant space inside is open and brightly-lit, with windows around all sides of the building corner space.  There's also a good view into the kitchen area itself.  There are a few steps up to a reception area, where some sofas are available for waiting and a ma&icirc;tre-d' is quietly efficient.

Tables are set with thick white tablecloths and all dishes are presented on unfussy white plates. The food itself is very good quality, from a short but nicely-chosen menu [http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/4574760043/sizes/l/ photo of menu in April 2010]. Complimentary bread is brought out after ordering, served in a small flower pot [http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/4575400730/ photo], tasty, warm and clearly freshly baked, though let down slightly by the butter.

[[Ewan]]'s starter of the guinea fowl boudin blanc with leek fondue and chervil sauce (&pound;7) [http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/4574771077/ photo] revealed a beautifully light and fluffy sausage. Mauricette snails and meatballs with royale de champignons (&pound;8) [http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/4574774777/ photo] gained my friend's approval. The mains are substantial, and there are daily specials from which I chose a rabbit with new season asparagus (&pound;16) [http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/4575413674/ photo], colourfully presented and very tasty, the meat coming off the bone easily. My friend's quail and pistachio Dodine with spinach and egg yolk raviolo (&pound;18.50) [http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/4574782841/ photo] was also excellent.

A pudding of apple and quince mille feuille with chilled orange blossom sabayon (&pound;6) [http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/4574790451/ photo] was eye-catching if a little disappointing to me, though my friend's cheese selection (&pound;3 per cheese) [http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/4575427900/ photo] included a creamy goat's cheese presented like a little ball of sorbet. Extra bread was happily provided.

There's a fine drinks list, with some house cocktails called 'infusions' (such as the Provence infusion, a wonderful and summery aperitif [http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/4575396924/ photo]). A good length wine list allows some to be ordered by the glass or in 500ml carafes. Special mention must be made of the potent and expertly made espresso martini [http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/4574785649/ photo].

See also:

* [https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2010/apr/18/bistro-bruno-loubet-jay-rayner Observer review] (by Jay Rayner)
* [https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2010/apr/03/bistrot-bruno-loubet-restaurant-review Guardian review] (by Matthew Norman)
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20140810102828/http://www.standard.co.uk/goingout/restaurants/bistro-bruno-loubet-sees-the-return-of-a-master-7418971.html Evening Standard review] (by Fay Maschler)
* [https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/reviews/bistro-bruno-loubet-st-johnrsquos-square-86-88-clerkenwell-road-london-ec1-1923624.html The Independent review] (by Lisa Markwell)
* [https://metro.co.uk/2010/04/06/bistrot-bruno-loubet-restaurant-review-223025/ Metro review] (by Marina O'Loughlin)
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20120131180616/http://www.timeout.com/london/restaurants/venue/2:26712/bistrot-bruno-loubet Time Out review] (by Guy Dimond)
* [http://agirlhastoeat.com/bistrot-bruno-loubet-restaurant-review-zetter/ A Girl Has To Eat review]
* [https://www.andyhayler.com/restaurant/bistro-bruno-loubet Andy Hayler's review]
* [http://aroundbritainwithapaunch.blogspot.com/2010/04/bistrot-bruno-loubet.html Around Britain With A Paunch review]
* [http://www.doshermanos.co.uk/2010/02/bistrot-bruno-loubet-textbook.html Dos Hermanos review]
* [https://thefoodjudge.com/2011/09/12/hot-to-trot-at-bistrot-bruno-loubet/ The Food Judge review]
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20180121073356/http://www.gourmet-chick.com:80/2010/06/bistro-bruno-loubet.html Gourmet Chick review]
* [https://gourmettraveller.wordpress.com/2010/04/18/bistrot-bruno-loubet/ Gourmet Traveller review]
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20120508051448/http://hungryinlondon.com:80/2012/04/bistro-bruno-loubet-clerkenwell/ Hungry In London review]
* [http://itoeats.blogspot.com/2011/08/bistrot-bruno-loubet.html Ito Eats review]
* [http://www.londonchow.com/2012/04/bistrot-bruno-loubet-clerkenwell-review.html London Chow review]
* [http://londonreviewofbreakfasts.blogspot.com/2010/04/bistrot-bruno-loubet-clerkenwell.html London Review Of Breakfasts review]
* [http://www.roastedmontreal.com/2010/10/bistro-bruno-loubet-lovely-french-food-in-clerkenwell.html Roasted review]
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20160314074602/http://www.rocketandsquash.com/bistrot-bruno-loubet/ Rocket &amp; Squash review]
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20140812101819/http://sharmilaonfood.tumblr.com/post/538560634/bistrot-bruno-loubet-clerkenwell Sharmila On Food review]
* [http://tomeatsjencooks.blogspot.com/2010/02/restaurant-review-bistro-bruno-loubet.html Tom Eats review]
* [https://www.chowhound.com/post/bistrot-bruno-loubet-clerkenwell-london-690184 Chowhound thread]
* [https://www.chowhound.com/post/london-fab-breakfast-dishes-bistrot-bruno-loubet-878247 Another Chowhound thread]
* [https://forums.egullet.org/topic/132183-bistro-bruno-loubet/ eGullet thread]

<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Ewan]] and Melissa, April 2010.</div>
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