Chez Gerard Opera Terrace is situated in one of London’s liveliest entertainment and shopping areas. For those who want to get close to the buzz, there is a full-length terrace, open to all customers. This overlooks the piazza and is perfect for people watching. The building itself is a grade II listed glass conservatory within the former fruit and vegetable market, opposite the Royal Opera House. The restaurant, café and bar areas are separate and the décor is closely modelled on a traditional Parisian brasserie from the 1930s. Features include panelled booths, luggage racks and a stylish zinc bar, imported from Paris. The cuisine should satisfy even the most committed Francophile. Dishes such as escargots Bourgogne and confit de canard are authentic and wholly carnivorous. Those who prefer fish can choose dishes such as grillet fillet of sea bass with artichokes and red onion. Vegetarians, in a break from French authenticity, are also not forgotten.