Patron Restaurant - Kentish Town
Patron Restaurant in Kentish Town is a hidden gem in the heart of London, offering an unforgettable dining experience in a cozy, stylish environment. Located at 26 Fortress Road, NW5 2HB, this charming restaurant invites guests to indulge in a blend of classic French cuisine and unique modern twists. With its eclectic menu, impressive drink list, and welcoming atmosphere, it’s no wonder why Patron Restaurant - Kentish Town is a top choice for locals and visitors alike.
One of the key draws of Patron Restaurant is its diverse and delectable menu, which includes both traditional and innovative dishes. For starters, patrons can savor the rich, savory flavors of Duck Confit, a French classic, or warm up with a bowl of hearty Onion Soup. If you're in the mood for something a bit more adventurous, Frog Legs and Escargots are must-try dishes, offering a true taste of French cuisine. Another standout on the menu is the Steak Tartar with Quail Egg, a dish that promises to delight with its delicate yet bold flavors.
For those with a sweet tooth, Crème Brûlée and Mousse Au Chocolat are the perfect way to end the meal. And for cheese lovers, the Baked Camembert is a delightful treat, offering a gooey, indulgent experience. You can also enjoy light bites like the Sardines, Rainbow Trout, or even the rustic Tartiflette for something comforting yet satisfying. The food here at Patron Restaurant - Kentish Town is nothing short of extraordinary, with each dish carefully crafted to deliver exceptional taste.
In addition to its exquisite food, Patron Restaurant offers an impressive drink menu. Whether you're in the mood for a refreshing Aperol Spritz or a classic Bloody Mary, the bar staff at Patron are well-versed in the art of cocktail making. Wine lovers will be pleased with the restaurant’s extensive wine list, which perfectly complements the rich, flavorful dishes on offer. If you're a fan of coffee, the restaurant also serves exceptional espresso-based drinks, including the ever-popular Espresso Martini.
The vibe at Patron Restaurant is casual yet refined, making it ideal for a variety of occasions. Whether you're looking for a cozy dinner with friends, a solo dining experience, or even a romantic evening, the restaurant caters to all. The outdoor seating is a great option during the warmer months, allowing guests to enjoy their meal while taking in the sights and sounds of Kentish Town. On top of that, the restaurant regularly features live music, adding a delightful soundtrack to your dining experience.
Accessibility is an important aspect at Patron Restaurant. The restaurant offers a wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating, ensuring that everyone can enjoy their meal comfortably. However, it is worth noting that there is no wheelchair-accessible car park, so plan accordingly.
Patron Restaurant is particularly popular for dinner, drawing in a crowd looking for a memorable evening. It's also a great spot for solo dining, thanks to its warm ambiance and delicious food that makes you feel right at home. The restaurant offers a range of service options, including dine-in and outdoor seating, and serves alcohol, beer, cocktails, and spirits. For those who prefer vegetarian dishes, there are options available to suit various dietary needs.
If you're someone who enjoys small plates, you'll be happy to know that Patron Restaurant offers an array of bite-sized dishes perfect for sharing or enjoying on your own. The restaurant also serves happy-hour drinks, ensuring that there’s always something to look forward to during your visit.
In short, Patron Restaurant - Kentish Town is a must-visit for anyone looking to experience outstanding French-inspired cuisine with a modern touch. Whether you’re a fan of classic dishes like Duck Confit or want to try something new, like Deep-Fried Dauphinois, you’re in for a treat. Combine that with great cocktails, a carefully curated wine list, and a welcoming vibe, and you’ve got a dining experience that’s second to none.
Reviews
Lovely French restaurant, really friendly service and good quality French food with an interesting menu, serving some classics and some more interesting choices. We came here for a pre-Christmas dinner and it was perfect. Great atmosphere and a cosy setting. Would definitely recommend this place, especially the chocolate mousse and the cocktails.
Good but not great. Lots of potential. We went as a table of 4 on a Tuesday seating 6:45ish. Easy to get a weekday booking but advise against walk ins as it’s only 26 covers so a small place. Given the number of covers there were only two front of house staff but they managed without issue. The kitchen seemed to struggle though even with a 2/3s full restaurant. The atmosphere was relaxed with low volume music (probably not needed) and nice lighting, adequate spacing between tables, sticking to the French theme. To drink we had a carafe of red and a carafe of white, modestly priced for good quality wine. We had one starter (mushroom ragu) and shared some bread. Nothing bad about this although not great, could have had a stronger mushroom taste. Unfortunately the food leaving the kitchen went downhill from here. Two steaks with bone marrow butter and two duck legs with red wine reduction ordered alongside some green beans, broccoli and gratin dauphinoise. The mains have no other item in the dish, steak is a steak, you have to order sides as well. This means a steak with frites will run you to £40. The steaks were recommended medium rare which is what we requested. They came out well past well done, charred and dry. We sent both back whilst the other party members ate their duck. No red wine reduction so the duck was very dry. By the time the fresh steaks emerged the other two had finished and the sides were cold. The new steaks were perfectly cooked and very tasty although I’ve certainly had better quality for £34. Onto desert, three crème brûlées and one chocolate mousse. The mousse was one of the trendy ones that gets served out of a cauldron and was nice enough, very rich. Of the three crème brûlées, two were very grainy almost like the egg had scrambled. The other was very nice. They kindly discounted the steak by 25% but I don’t feel this made up for effectively having dinner at a different time to our other diners or missing out on any of the sides being fresh. £219 plus a £30 service charge which we removed and left a £20 tip in cash for the two FOH staff, asking for it not to be split with the kitchen staff. It didn’t feel like good value at all considering other establishments can deliver a significantly improved product for the same price and closer into town. An example being a recent dinner at Libertine (corn exchange) for four people which was a similar price but for x4 starters, mains and deserts plus wine including the service. Overall disappointing, won’t be returning.
Compared to previous meals here we felt it was a bit disappointing. We came as a family treat post exams. Variable consistency across the meals we had as a group if 5. Some limp asparagus, and gritty, not so fresh mussels. Overall food experience was average. Although duck and steak dish were great and appreciated. We therefore felt it was over priced for the quality of food we received.
patron is a truly special place and almost feels magical with its candlelight and wood floors and general whimsy. the perfect place for an impromptu date - it's elevated but not too serious, true to it's french-neighbourhood-sidestreet-café-restaurant personality. the service was wonderful, we felt very well cared for and our waiter was very sweet (our bill had the name Vaia, i hope that's correct as he was lovely and deserves the recognition). we were a bit worried to show up with no booking on a friday night, but there was plenty of space for us. we ordered duck confit, tomahawk pork chop, frites, potato gratin, and the creme brulee, all of which surpassed expectations and were delicious but of course the mains portions are quite small. the seasonal matcha cocktail was also rather nice and i'd love to return to try another! the prices are reasonable enough by real world standards and great by fancy london restaurant standards. a delightful evening, thank you!
Have been twice now, first for a drink and small plates and then dinner inside. Both times delicious. The dauphinoise potatoes and chocolate mousse (not pictured) are a must. Best espresso martini if you like it slightly more sweet and The Fortess won’t disappoint.