Eleven Madison Park is VERY different from those places, as I'm sure you know. I'm not really sure they are comparable; they are not trying to compete with the fine dining experience offered at high-end NYC restaurants.

I had lunch today at London's newly two-starred Claude Bosi at Bibendum. I enjoyed it tremendously. The restaurant space is not large, and is both gorgeous and elegant. Service is refined, classic French--Champagne trolley to start and digestif trolley to finish--and put me at ease. I was not hungry enough at lunch for the tasting menu so ordered 3 courses a la carte. I had the duck jelly with Oscietra caviar and smoked sturgeon as the appetizer; rabbit with artichoke barigoule and langoustine as the main; and the chocolate souffle with basil ice cream as the dessert. I began with a glass of Billecart Salmon Rose and had a glass of 1996 Chateau Lafon Rochet, St Estephe (poured via Coravin) to go with the meal.

I enjoyed everything but the rabbit in particular was outstanding, and the pairing with langoustine, and langoustine bisque poured tableside, was inspired. I would absolutely return to the restaurant, and it seems a great place to enjoy a leisurely afternoon or evening with friends. Next time I'll get the tasting menu. It's 110 GBP for 7 courses. Wine pairing is 55 for 3 wines; 85 for 6 wines.

I'd say that Bibendum is right up there with London's best.