Chez Bruce
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | February 1995 |
| Founder | Bruce Poole, Nigel Platts-Martin |
| Headquarters | London , England |
| Products | French brasserie-style cuisine |
Chez Bruce is a dining establishment situated at 2 Bellevue Road in Wandsworth, London, England.
History
Established in February 1995 by Bruce Poole alongside his business associate Nigel Platts-Martin—who also holds ownership stakes in several other Michelin-starred venues across London such as La Trompette in Chiswick and The Glasshouse in Kew (both ventures shared with Poole)—Chez Bruce quickly gained acclaim.[1] Prior to launching Chez Bruce, Poole honed his skills at Bibendum under the guidance of Simon Hopkinson and subsequently at The Square in St James's, another restaurant co-owned by Platts-Martin.[2]
The restaurant occupies the site formerly home to Marco Pierre White’s renowned establishment, Harveys. In 2009, Chez Bruce expanded its premises by purchasing an adjacent former post office.[3]
It received its inaugural Michelin star in January 1999 and has retained this distinction continuously since then.[4]
Menu
Chez Bruce offers a seasonal menu centered on French brasserie-style dishes paired with a thoughtfully selected wine list. In July 1995, the menu featured items such as salt cod fritters accompanied by potatoes and mayonnaise; soused mackerel served with frisee, potatoes, and bacon lardons; roast neck of lamb paired with spinach and merguez sausages; grilled calf's liver alongside onglet and fried potatoes; and desserts including raspberry sablé and strawberry granita.
By August 2019, the menu had evolved to include dishes like cod brandade with sauce nero and a warm cuttlefish salad; diced raw tuna combined with tamarind-glazed aubergine, soy, sesame, and pickled ginger; mackerel rillettes enhanced with elderflower and crème fraîche; roast cod served with olive oil mash and provençale tomato; as well as hot chocolate pudding accompanied by praline parfait.[5]
Reception
In 2005, Gordon Ramsay—who previously trained under Marco Pierre White at Harveys—listed Chez Bruce among his preferred dining spots. Marina O'Loughlin of The Guardian commended the restaurant’s cuisine, ambiance, and value in 2016, awarding nine out of ten in each category and describing it as "an absolute classic."
Accolades
In 2006, Harden's London Restaurants survey recognized Chez Bruce as "Londoners' Favourite Restaurant," ending The Ivy's nine-year dominance. The restaurant upheld this leading status for eleven straight years until 2016.
Ranked within the UK's top 100 restaurants by The Times, Chez Bruce achieved the 43rd position in 2011 with a score of 9.28, improved to 31st place in 2012 scoring 9.42, ranked 40th in 2013 with a score of 9.44, then dropped to 79th in 2014 scoring 9.25, followed by an 82nd place finish in 2015 with a score of 9.30.
See also
Further reading
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External links
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