La Sophia

Located near London's fashionable Portobello Road, La Sophia restaurant may at first glance look like the fine French bistros that many Muslims would like to sample but can't. However, La Sophia is a rare exception. Featuring most classic French dishes like Confit de Canard, Tournedos Rossini or Escargots de Bourgogne, La Sophia is 100% halal, even down to the rabbit and foie gras. Opened by a chef who has worked with Gordon Ramsay and others, La Sophia adds their own touch to French classics - for example Argan oil with its unique nutty taste, chocolate balsamic, and Pastis mustard. The clientele on any given day are largely non-Muslim diners who know their French cuisine - as good as an endorsement of authenticity as an ethnic eatery packed with recent immigrants. But for a Muslim diner looking for a window into one of the world's most celebrated cuisines, you could do no worse than a table at La Sophia.