A classic French brasserie is timeless; you could be in 2024 or 1950 and still expect the same warm elegance with a sprinkle of eccentricity. Some extortionate prices aside, La Maison Ani has that casual sophistication that brasseries in France achieve effortlessly but is hard to come by in London . And as for the food? If the deeply engrained memory of my French grandparents’ cooking is anything to go by – this is as authentically, and gloriously French as it gets.
AMBIENCE: ★★★ PRICE: £££££ QUALITY: ★★★★★ BOTTOM LINE: Toes the line with expert skill between the eccentric feel of a classic brasserie, with the elegance of a high-end restaurant. There’s something for everyone here at a wide range of prices, meaning it can, but doesn’t have to break the bank. Beautifully authentic food, a gorgeously designed space and a food-loving, je sais faire quality make this new opening an absolute winner.
Though a little less chaotic than your standard Parisian brasserie, La Maison Ani manages to retain all the classic charm you expect from this kind of restaurant. The space is simple; a mix of wood and brass decor, with golden light radiating from each table lamp as night-time hits, making this a calm, food-focused and classy place to eat. It’s quieter than you’d expect, even when packed.
But this only adds to the relaxation and you’ll probably find yourself being gracefully serenaded through your meal by the soft jazz playing in the background. The Sl.