London, Restaurants: Bistro Freddie

Bistro Freddie is little Paris in the heart of Shoreditch. In the evening, you can see the cosy candlelight twinkling through the windows from afar. Once inside, the room looks simply stunning – white tablecloths for a retro touch, a sea of candles and tantalising aromas from the open kitchen. Head chef Anna Søgaard serves a small but impressive menu that takes classic bistro dishes to a new level. From glazed house sausage to chicken tarragon pie, you’ll be spoilt with refined, feel-good cuisine. Although B-Fred, as the locals like to abbreviate it, is often very busy in Shoreditch, you always feel welcome and in good hands. It is the perfect place to spend an evening with friends over good food and a small but fine selection of wines. Here, the balance between French bistro flair and a charming English flavour has been struck with flying colours.