Owner-operated French bistro in downtown London with current official-menu anchors, wine-list depth, and a long-running David Chapman story that still shapes the room.

Five87 is a London modern-bistro room with a wide menu: lobster dip, cilantro-lime Peruvian Chicken, a house burger, falafel wraps, lobster ravioli, wine, cocktails, and brunch. It works best for diners who want one room that can handle lunch, date night, or a fuller dinner.

Mythic Grill is a downtown London Greek bistro built around calamari, saganaki, moussaka, souvlaki, seafood, Greek wine, Greek beer, and a quiet patio.

Chef-owner Mark Kitching anchors a Covent Garden Market bistro and wine bar with roast duck, seafood, pasta-bar choices, and a notably strong vegetarian lane.

Fanshawe-neighbourhood Italian bistro built around in-house breads, handmade pastas, a deep pizza and panzerotti menu, and a small wine-bar feel on Oxford Street East.