It’s the omelet. It’s simply too good-looking. We’re only talking about fluffed, folded-over eggs saturated with color and filled with delicately sautéed spinach, tomatoes, and mushrooms, but in the world of eggs, this is a Fabergé.
And it’s only one of the reasons why Maison François is now the most reliable restaurant in central London. Its thirtysomething chef and proprietor, François O’Neill, composes his restaurant as one would assemble a dish at a Michelin-starred restaurant. Start with a crowd-pleasing, French-leaning menu. Layer in handsome interiors, rooted in midcentury-modern design. Finish with a welcoming, highly competent staff, stylishly dressed in dark denim jeans, crisp, white button-ups, and starched aprons.
