Le Persil Fleur is the type of old-fashioned French restaurant where the patron welcomes customers, chats extensively with the regulars and personally checks on each table as meals progress. Don’t be put off by the somewhat faded décor – if this place remains popular, it’s because the food is consistently good. Expect French standards that offer a departure from the usual sauces – lamb with cumin and mint, beef filet with cocoa or duck with caramelised onions.