Gordal Olives
£4.50Plump and savory green Gordal olives, naturally cured and bursting with Mediterranean flavor.
Upstairs, 66 Cowcross St, London EC1M 6BP, United Kingdom
+44 20 7253 3368
Plump and savory green Gordal olives, naturally cured and bursting with Mediterranean flavor.
Sliced savory Spanish chorizo packed with smoky paprika and garlic notes.
Crunchy roasted salted Valencia almonds, perfectly toasted for a rich nutty crunch.
Classic Basque skewer of salty anchovy, spicy guindilla pepper, and green olive.
Traditional cured Basque sausage seasoned with aromatic spices and herbs.
Freshly baked crusty French baguette served with rich, creamy artisanal butter.
Rich slow-baked vine tomato topped with cool, velvety crème fraîche and herbs.
Flaky artisanal pork sausage roll served with sharp house-made pickles.
Smooth, rich chicken liver pâté served with crisp, tart cornichons and toasted bread.
Delicate cured Bayonne ham paired with a zesty, creamy celeriac remoulade.
Melted artisanal cheese toasted on crusty artisanal bread to golden perfection.
Finely hand-cut raw beef seasoned with traditional French condiments and egg yolk.
Tender chickpeas and spicy chistorra sausage drizzled with aromatic saffron aioli.
Rich, flavorful smoked mackerel served on toasted artisanal bread with herbs.
Mature Comté cheese paired with crisp green beans and tangy pickled walnuts.
Half a dozen fresh, briny Louet Feisser oysters served on crushed ice with lemon.
Crisp escarole lettuce tossed with nutty, aged Mimolette cheese flakes.
Fresh summer salad featuring creamy Banon cheese, green beans, tomatoes, and toasted almonds.
An artisanal selection of fine cured meats sourced from Westcombe Dairy.
Classic French cured herring served with tender boiled potatoes in quality oil.
Classic hard-boiled egg smothered in rich homemade mayonnaise and spring herbs.
Traditional Lyon-style salad with crisp greens, warm bacon lardons, and croutons.
Tender Norfolk asparagus topped with melted raclette cheese and cured ham.
Tender sliced ox tongue paired with savory anchovies in a fresh salad.
Exquisite premium cured ham selections including Noir de Bigorre and Mangalitza.
Classic Greek-style marinated whole mushrooms in olive oil and herbs.
Crunchy endive and walnut salad topped with pungent Fourme d’Ambert blue cheese.
Rich egg mayonnaise elevated with saffron and salted Cantabrian anchovy.
Six classic Burgundy snails baked to order in garlic, parsley, and herb butter.
Tender calf's brains finished with traditional brown butter and sharp capers.
Luxurious rich seared foie gras served with traditional sauce Rigaude and brioche.
Pristine white asparagus served with cured Noir de Bigorre ham and Haut Barry cheese.
Fine curated selection of French artisanal cheeses including Fourme d’Ambert and Haut Barry.
Juicy traditional Toulouse sausage served over savory braised green lentils.
Slow-cooked pork belly with crisp crackling, served alongside tender braised fennel.
Elevated grilled cheese sandwich generously loaded with savory shredded duck confit.
Hearty golden puff pastry pie filled with rabbit and chicken, served with mustard sauce.
Tender roast pork sliced and served with a savory tuna-capers mayonnaise sauce.
Fresh pan-seared turbot fillet with wild mushrooms, sweet peas, and broad beans.
Comforting creamy orzo pasta tossed with wild mushrooms and fresh spring vegetables.
Tender braised rabbit with smoky bacon lardons in a rich, velvety mustard cream sauce.
Flank steak cooked to order, served with decadent Saint Marcellin cheese sauce.
Succulent grilled veal chop topped with melting Roquefort blue cheese butter.
Classic pepper-crusted beef filet cooked to perfection with a rich cognac cream sauce.
Traditional French delicacy of tender calf's head served with tangy herb ravigote sauce.
Pan-seared pink calf's liver with vibrant green herb sauce and ultra-smooth potato purée.
Fresh flaky hake fillet served with succulent fresh clams in a fragrant white wine broth.
Tender meat simmered in a creamy morel mushroom sauce with buttery potato purée.
Traditional Lyon pork sausage simmered in rich Beaujolais wine with velvety potato purée.
Pan-roasted skate wing with fresh mussels and bright green herb sauce.
Firm monkfish tail served with trumpet mushrooms and classic red wine Bordelaise sauce.
Classic French baguette sandwich filled with cured ham and thick-cut creamy butter.
Fresh sliced tomatoes and nutty aged Comté cheese stuffed inside a crusty baguette.
Spicy grilled merguez sausage in a baguette with creamy garlic aioli.
Rich sliced black pudding and a fried egg with a runny yolk inside a fresh baguette.
Traditional ploughman's lunch platter featuring artisanal cheeses, pickles, and cured meats.
Massive prime rib of beef served with rich béarnaise sauce and crispy fries to share.
A curated grand sharing platter of house charcuterie, terrines, and small French bites.
Traditional Basque chicken stew with white beans and mushrooms, designed for sharing.
Roasted rack of lamb served with seasonal vegetables and creamy dauphinoise potatoes.
Generous pork chop and Lyon sausage served with traditional old-fashioned mustard sauce.
Roasted Basque chicken with fragrant tarragon jus and crispy potatoes cooked in duck fat.
Sliced duck breast with a crisp skin, served with wild mushrooms, cured ham, and white beans.
Crispy, golden French fries lightly dusted with sea salt.
Fresh, crisp green salad tossed in a light French vinaigrette.
Tender, bright green French string beans tossed lightly in butter.
Rich and velvety creamed spinach finished with a hint of nutmeg.
Luxurious creamed spinach enriched with rich, melting pieces of foie gras.
Tender early Jersey Royal potatoes boiled and tossed in fresh butter.
Crispy thick-cut traditional British pub chips.
Tender boiled potatoes tossed generously in rich butter and fresh herbs.
Classic baked vanilla custard dessert topped with a glossy pool of amber caramel.
Classic crème caramel served alongside plump Agen prunes soaked in rich Armagnac.
Buttery pastry tart filled with sweet almond frangipane and juicy dark cherries.
Rich, velvety French chocolate pot de crème topped with whipped cream.
Artisanal vanilla ice cream served with a pitcher of hot molten chocolate sauce.
Rich caramel ice cream infused with delicate aged walnut liqueur flavor.
Poached pear served with vanilla ice cream and warm dark chocolate sauce.
Sweet orange segments in warm caramel paired with clean, tart yogurt sorbet.
Traditional regional French Cantal cheese course served with crackers.
Special signature dessert creation by Chef Henry Harris featuring exquisite pastry and cream.
Silky chilled lemon posset topped with sweet plum jam and shortbread.
Tangy forced Yorkshire rhubarb served with yogurt sorbet and crunchy pink praline.
Classic chestnut purée dessert with delicate meringue and whipped cream.
Nestled away on the upper floor of a historic Farringdon pub, Bouchon Racine offers an unpretentious yet extraordinarily refined French bistro experience that has captivated London food lovers. Eschewing flashy modern design in favor of a warm, intimate dining room reminiscent of a traditional Lyonnais bouchon, this establishment focuses purely on masterful execution, classic flavors, and genuine hospitality.
The menu reads like a love letter to classic French cooking, handwritten and chalked up daily to showcase hyper-seasonal ingredients. Standout preparations include:
Operating as a premium dining destination with starters generally ranging from £10 to £40 and main courses spanning £14 to £128 for grand sharing centerpieces like the Côte de Bœuf, Bouchon Racine commands upscale pricing. However, generous portions, impeccable sourcing, and faultless culinary execution ensure that guests receive exceptional value and a memorable gastronomic journey.
The atmosphere is wonderfully vibrant, relaxed, and intimate, blending the lively social energy of the downstairs pub with the quiet sophistication of an upstairs dining parlor. Tables are highly coveted, making advance reservations essential.
Because of its immense popularity and intimate scale, booking weeks ahead is necessary. Vegetarian and gluten-free adjustments are thoughtfully accommodated upon request, and the carefully curated wine list provides exceptional pairings from start to finish.
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Bouchon Racine is located upstairs at 66 Cowcross St, London EC1M 6BP, right above The Three Compasses pub near Farringdon station.
Due to its high demand and intimate dining room, reservations are strongly recommended and often need to be booked well in advance via OpenTable or their official booking links.
Some of the most celebrated house specialties include the Rabbit with Smoked Bacon & Mustard Sauce, Chicken Liver Pâté, Filet Au Poivre, and their legendary Crème Caramel.
Starters range from roughly £3.50 to £40 for luxury items like foie gras, while main courses generally fall between £14 and £49, with large sharing cuts reaching up to £128.
Yes, while celebrated for its traditional meat and seafood dishes, the kitchen offers vegetarian options and can accommodate various dietary needs with advance notice.
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