Does any remember the Resturant du Gourmet next to the BBC in Bristol? we used to go there a lot and sadly, or happily for the wonderful, owner (who retired) no longer exists. The food wad fantastic and the owner felt like he was your best friend going for a meal in is house who I think was Italian and his name was Franco.
Anyway the food was of the best French tradition, fois gras/ lobster thermidor, crepes suzettes done at your table, the portions generous and the service friendly, but not over the top.
I have yet to find resturant serving this type of French food. Can anyone help? It could be anywhere really, as I like to plan weekends away, with the added bonus of a brilliant menu somewhere.
Recently I went to the Carved Angel in Dartmouth and that was great too, as I had planned our weekend away with this is mind.

Struggling for good french food in bristol, although i believe there is a good place on frogmore street. There's a good one in bath - it used to be called cafe rouge and is on the street opposite the theatre royal.
(of course, I ALWAYS recommend Popjoys if you want to spoil yourself)