Folie is new restaurant on the corner of Soho in Golden Square. Well placed and well named, it is the prettiest restaurant I’ve been into in a while. It has certainly added a little bit of sparkle back to Golden Square.
![Folie Sparkle in Golden Square](https://www.littlelondonwhispers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Folie-London-1.jpg)
Victoria Beckham has already said it’s her new favourite place to go. Whilst we were there the bar was heaving with beautiful people drinking very good cocktails over a fabulous playlist.
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The 1960/70’s decor is the mastermind of the people behind The Chiltern Firehouse. It is a beautiful golden hue with rich blue seating. Whilst it gives a nod to its location in Golden Square, the floor and lighting feels more like a nod to Alexander Calder.
What to eat at Folie
I wanted a little nibble, and we were recommended the chickpea panisse – a Marseille apéritif. It was like a soft fluffy chip with seasoning, nicely washed down with one of their special cocktails.
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Each cocktail is a nod to the restaurant and the links with the South of France. Jane B. was our choice and it was summer in a sip. We both said it was the most delicious cocktail we’ve had in a long time – so good we had two!
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Moving on I had the crab on toast, with some side dishes and it was perfect after my Christmas feast.
![Folie London](https://www.littlelondonwhispers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Folie-2.jpg)
The boys had the John Dory. with hazelnut and chard. Far more reasonably priced than the Dover sole at £43pp to share. Not quite sure how that is justified, but their sharing plates did seem to be on the pricy side.
![Folie London](https://www.littlelondonwhispers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Folie-3.jpg)
We couldn’t leave without a Tarte Tropezienne for the birthday boy. It was nearly as good as I’ve had in St Tropez, the sponge just wasn’t quite as soft as I remembered.
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This could be an excuse to head back… They are now open for breakfast.
Verdict on Folie
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Value for money: 9/10
Would I go back: Absolutely…