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24/10/2026
Warning: may cause sudden urges to book a long lunch. 🎄🥂
Festive season arrives at Galvin La Chapelle on the 9th of November.
Michelin-starred cooking, a room made for celebrating and every reason to make it a Christmas to remember.
Book your festive table via the link in bio.
22/10/2026
There’s something special about dessert at Christmas 🎄
The familiar comfort of a seasonal favourite, the rich flavours of the season and that final moment of indulgence that makes a meal feel truly special. ✨
Our Panettone pudding, served with prunes and mulled w**e sabayon, brings a festive touch to the table, perfectly suited to a memorable lunch or dinner at Galvin La Chapelle.
Make this Christmas one to remember with festive dining in the heart of the City ✨🎄
19/10/2026
Roasted wild pheasant, dates, celeriac and sauce Périgord. 🎄
Rich, warming and made with obsessive care, it's the taste of the festive season at Galvin La Chapelle.
Celebrate Christmas with Michelin-starred dining, exceptional w**es and warm Galvin hospitality. ✨
Reserve your festive table via the link in our bio.
17/10/2026
There's something about Christmas at La Chapelle ✨
Somewhere between the first course and the last, the year melts away.
From 9th November, Galvin La Chapelle is dressed for the season, with festive menus crafted by our kitchen and a room made for celebrating.
Long lunches & dinners with the people who matter most.
Plan your Christmas now and secure your date before the festive season fills up.
Book or enquire about private dining via the link in bio.
15/10/2026
Every great celebration begins with a few small bites. ✨
At Galvin La Chapelle, our festive menus open with a selection of snacks, each one crafted in our kitchen to set the tone for what's to come.
Pour a glass, settle in and let the celebrations begin.
Book your festive table or enquire about private dining via the link in bio.
13/10/2026
It's never too early to start thinking about Christmas… and we've been thinking about it for a while 🎄
Long tables under the vaulted ceiling, the kitchen in full swing, and the people you love most around you.
Christmas at Galvin La Chapelle is now taking bookings. Reserve your table now ✨
11/10/2026
The final course of The Autumn Table 🍂
Caramelised Delica pumpkin and clementine tart, with roasted white chocolate gelato.
Chef Director Arturo Granato's take on autumn: warm, bright and made to linger over.
Book via the link in bio.
10/10/2026
The festive season is fast approaching ✨
Soon Galvin La Chapelle will be dressed for Christmas: the tree going up, the room filling with celebration, and tables of friends, family and colleagues raising a glass to the year.
Whether it's a long festive lunch, a dinner with the people who matter most, or a party for the whole team, now's the time to find your date.
Book your table or enquire about private dining via the link in bio.
08/10/2026
Some things can't be rushed 🍂
Our venison is slow-cooked with patience and care, then paired with juniper, radicchio and a warm bagna cauda. It's the season on a plate.
The Autumn Table: £49 per person, starting with a glass of Château Moncontour Brut and snacks.
Available for lunch and dinner until 7th November.
Link in bio to book.
📍 Galvin La Chapelle, Spitalfields
06/10/2026
It starts with the flame ✨
Cornish mackerel, charred until the skin crackles. A bright bergamot dressing and pickled chanterelles finish it off, bringing citrus, smoke and the forest floor together on one plate.
This is The Autumn Table at Galvin La Chapelle.
Chef Director Arturo Granato and the team have built it around Mediterranean warmth, British produce and the best of the season.
It begins with a Negroni (or a NoGroni) and snacks from our Michelin-starred kitchen, and ends with a long, unhurried lunch beneath our soaring ceilings in Spitalfields.
£49 per person | Until 7 November
Ten minutes from Liverpool Street
Book via the link in our bio 🍂
04/10/2026
Your festive private table at Galvin La Chapelle ✨
Candlelight flickers across the vaulted ceiling, glasses are raised, and the whole room hums with the season.
Celebrate in one of London's most impressive dining rooms, with Michelin-starred cooking from snacks to dessert.
🥂 The Gallery: an intimate mezzanine overlooking the restaurant, for up to 16 guests
🎄 The Arch: framed by floor-to-ceiling drapery in the main dining room, for up to 27 guests
Explore our festive menus!
📍 Galvin La Chapelle, Spitalfields
02/10/2026
Start with something special 🍂
Every Autumn Table begins with snacks from our Michelin-starred kitchen: duck liver parfait with Moroccan spice and Muscat grapes, and warm Comté gougères with mushroom ketchup.
Enjoy them with a Negroni, Aperitif Maison or a low-alcohol NoGroni.
🍽 The Autumn Table: £49 per person
📅 Until 7 November
📍 Galvin La Chapelle, Spitalfields. 10 minutes' walk from Liverpool Street
Book via the link in our bio.
30/09/2026
Caramelised Delica pumpkin & clementine tart, roasted white chocolate gelato 🍂🍊
The sweet finale to our new Autumn Table at Galvin La Chapelle. Caramelised Delica pumpkin meets bright clementine in a crisp, buttery tart, served with a silky roasted white chocolate gelato.
It's just one course in our seasonal menu from Chef Director Arturo Granato and his team, bringing British produce and Mediterranean influences together with smoke, spice and the best of the autumn larder.
📍 Galvin La Chapelle, Spitalfields
💷 £49 per person
Book your table now (link in bio) 🔗
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27/09/2026
Your full Autumn Table menu, course by course 🍂🎥
From charred Cornish mackerel with bergamot dressing & pickled chanterelle to slow-cooked venison with juniper, radicchio and bagna cauda, this is autumn at Galvin La Chapelle.
Chef Director Arturo Granato and his team have created a seasonal menu that brings British produce and Mediterranean influences together with smoke, spice and citrus. Every course is made to be savoured beneath our Grade II-listed vaulted ceilings.
📍 Galvin La Chapelle, Spitalfields
📅 From 19 September
💷 £49pp, with w**e pairings available as an add-on!
Book your table now (link in bio) 🔗
25/09/2026
Slow-cooked venison, juniper berries, radicchio, bagna cauda 🍂
One of the dishes at the heart of our new Autumn Table at Galvin La Chapelle: rich, tender venison lifted by aromatic juniper, with bitter radicchio and a warm, savoury bagna cauda bringing it all together.
It's just one course in our seasonal menu from Chef Director Arturo Granato and his team, bringing British produce and Mediterranean influences together with smoke, spice and the best of the autumn larder.
📍 Galvin La Chapelle, Spitalfields
💷 £49 per person
Book your table now (link in bio) 🔗
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20/09/2026
Charred Cornish mackerel, bergamot dressing, pickled chanterelle ✨
One of the dishes opening our new Autumn Table at Galvin La Chapelle - smoky, citrus-bright and full of the season, with wild chanterelles adding that earthy, autumnal note.
It's just one course in our seasonal menu from Chef Director Arturo Granato and his team, bringing sun-ripened spice, smoke and citrus together with British produce and Mediterranean influences.
📍 Galvin La Chapelle, Spitalfields
📅 From 19 September
💷 £49pp, with w**e pairings available
Book your table now (link in bio) 🔗
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Address
35 Spital Square
London
E1 6DU
If taking public transportation to Spital Square in London, visitors can take the Overground or Central Line to Liverpool Street station. From there, it's a short walk to the restaurant. Alternatively, buses 242, 149, or 67 stop near Spital Square.
If driving to the area, take A10 and Bishopsgate/A1211 to Lamb Street. Turn left onto Spital Square and parking options include NCP Car Park London Whitechapel High Street or The Electric Car Park on Spital Square.
Please note that these are general directions for the Spital Square area and not specific to Galvin La Chapelle.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday |
12pm - 2pm |
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6pm - 9:15pm |
| Wednesday |
12pm - 2pm |
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6pm - 9:15pm |
| Thursday |
12pm - 2:15pm |
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6pm - 9:15pm |
| Friday |
12pm - 2:15pm |
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6pm - 9:30pm |
| Saturday |
12pm - 2:15pm |
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6pm - 9:30pm |
| Sunday |
11:45am - 2:30pm |
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6pm - 9pm |
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What people say
French restaurants are known for their exquisite cuisine, elegant ambiance, and impeccable service. Galvin La Chapelle in Spital Square, London is no exception. This One Michelin Star French restaurant by Chris and Jeff Galvin is housed in the former church hall of St Botolph's in Spitalfields, adding to its unique charm.
The history of the building itself is fascinating, having served as a parish hall and gymnasium before being saved from demolition by local residents. The complete refurbishment that followed has resulted in a stunning space with limestone plaster walls, refurbished ceilings, and granite pillars that add to the grandeur of the dining experience.
But it's not just the ambiance that sets Galvin La Chapelle apart. The menu is a celebration of French cuisine with modern European influences. From classic dishes like escargots de Bourgogne to innovative creations like roasted quail with foie gras and truffle sauce, every dish is expertly prepared and beautifully presented.
The service at Galvin La Chapelle is also exceptional. The staff are knowledgeable about the menu and wine list, making recommendations based on personal preferences and ensuring that every guest feels well taken care of.
Overall, Galvin La Chapelle offers a truly memorable dining experience that combines history, elegance, and exceptional cuisine. It's no wonder this French restaurant has earned its One Michelin Star status.
