Restaurant review: This French bistro has a menu that's packed with classics

The head chef seems to have doubled down on their Frenchness to delicious effect

Forêt felt welcoming and warm, not that different from some traditional bistros I’ve visited in France.

“Play the hits!” That’s the advice that should be given to every ageing rock band turning up at festivals this summer — if we want to hear their new songs we can go to Spotify. It is also good advice for anyone opening a French bistro. We really don’t want to taste your French twist on the coconut rice you had on holiday in Bali — we want the classics.

Classic French bistro food can be found in Dublin (La Maison on Castle Market and Temple Garner’s Bresson in Monkstown), but there is always room for more. Forêt by John and Sandy Wyer opened last November promising the classics, and the only reason I have delayed reviewing is because it was a little too soon after my (rave) review of their nearby restaurant Forest Avenue in October. The other reason is that I couldn’t get a booking — the Wyers have a hit on their hands.