Whenever I'm in London, I find myself passing through Paddington Tube station a lot.
Second, I go to London mostly for business, and my company is actually closer to Oxford. Again, the train that runs to Oxford leaves from Paddington Station. So I find myself near Paddington a lot.
Invariably, the question comes up about where to eat near Paddington. Is there good food in that area?
The last time I was in London, British colleagues of mine took me to a fantastic little French restaurant right in Marylebone, an area that's only about a 10-15 walk away from Paddington Station.The food at this one-Michelin star French restaurant was fantastic, and I was actually quite surprised at how reasonable the prices were.
![Beetroot cup with lemon mousse](https://tinyurbankitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/7922221648_8a5c295144_z.jpg)
![Avocado cucumber cream, olive and herbs](https://tinyurbankitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/7922223320_8382283273_z.jpg)
![English Asparagus, Grapted Belper Knolle, Mizuna Cream, Lemon Puree, and Crispy Shallots](https://tinyurbankitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/7922218622_6b78d0c7ea_z.jpg)
![Roasted Scallop and Tartare, Black Quinoa, Fennel adn Ginger Jelly, Red Pepper and Kaffir Lime](https://tinyurbankitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/7922207416_22c8b27b10_z.jpg)
![Squid "Linguini", Gremolata, Smoked Anchovies, Pine Nuts, Semi Dried Grapes](https://tinyurbankitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/7922217362_1988f7b470_z.jpg)
![Pan Fried Cod, Broccoli Puree, Pickled Cauliflower, Ruby Grapfruit, Brioche and Black Onion Seeds](https://tinyurbankitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/7922213738_b0d1a78df3_z.jpg)
![Loin of Roe Deer, Baked Crapaudine Beetroot, Smoked Bacon Puree, Tapioca and Walnuts](https://tinyurbankitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/7922212556_635aa17922_z.jpg)
![Selection of French and British Cheese](https://tinyurbankitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/7922210882_6d6833116c_z.jpg)
Considering how weak the dollar is right now, this is a surprisingly good one-star Michelin "deal" (if there is such a thing!). Perfect if you're passing through Paddington Station and want to enjoy a very good meal in London.
L'autre Pied
5 Blandford St
Marylebone, UK W1U 8
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