Le Cafe du Marche

4.7

1380 Reviews

£41 and over

French

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

22:30

Booked 2 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem

Open for over three decades, Le Cafe du Marche remains a family run, independent French restaurant. Tucked down a cobbled mews on the corner of historic Charterhouse Square and a stones throw from Smithfield Meat Market, we offer honest French food in a convivial and characterful setting. Crossing the threshold, guests feel they escape the hustle and bustle of the Square Mile and instead are transported to the south of France. We have live jazz in the evenings

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
French, Contemporary French, European
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:15 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
020 7608 1609
Website
http://www.cafedumarche.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Antonio Pineda
Catering
Our two or three course menu is changed daily, based on seasonal ingredients and produce. Menu displayed is sample only.
Private party facilities
Le Cafe du Marche, open for nearly 30 years, is an independent, family run restaurant located down the end of a cobbled mews near Smithfield meat market. Renowned for it's ‘bonhomie’ and relaxed atmosphere, Le Cafe du Marche serves up formal dining in beautiful surrounds.

Location
22 Charterhouse Square, Charterhouse Mews, London, EC1M 6DX
Area
Barbican
Parking details
<br><br />There are 'pay and display' places in the NCP car park in the square next to the restaurant. In the evenings, you can park in the nearby streets (single yellow lines).
Public transit
The nearest tubes are Farringdon and Barbican with the Elizabeth Line a 5 minute walk away. Overground: Farringdon Thameslink.
Entertainment
Piano and double bass, or solo pianist, play jazz music every evening in the Café.
Additional
Gluten-free Options

La soupe du jour
La Soupe de Poisson
gruyère, croutons and rouille
Escargot, half dozen, toasted sourdough
Game terrine, apple chutney, cornichon, toasted baguette
Grilled crotin and lentil salad with red chicory, hazelnut dressing
Beetroot carpaccio, smoked salmon, avocado, crab and shaved fennel, citrus dressing
Pear salad with roasted red onion, roquefort and walnuts

Les Plats

Le Plat du Jour
Le Poisson selon le Marche
La Cote de Boeuf, sauce béarnaise (for two persons, £19 supplement)
- For two people£12.00
Hen pheasant, brussel sprouts, parsnip puree, red wine jus
Pan fried gambas in garlic butter with squid ink linguini
Cauliflower, leek and spinach cassoulet, garlic and herb breadcrumbs
Rack of lamb, wild mushrooms, dauphinoise potatoes, madeira sauce (for two persons - £18 supp)

Les Desserts

Le tarte du jour
Les desserts du jour
Les Fromages
- Supplement£6.00
Sorbet Ou Glace

What 1,380 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

City of London
Best Overall
City of London
Best Ambience
City of London
Great for live music
City of London
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Le Cafe du Marche is a charming French restaurant in London, perfect for special occasions and business lunches. "Excellently executed food and service" in a cozy, romantic setting with live piano music. The menu features classic French dishes and a good wine selection, all offering "great value" for the quality.

1,381 Reviews

M
Mohamed
VIP
London
16 reviews
1.0
16 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We love this place we always have but something was so wrong last night. They can’t make a Negroni then we asked for a martini rosso, no we only have martini bianco. The bar is shameful, the brands that we saw up on the shelf, Smirnoff, really? So disappointing and then to add insult to injury, no espresso as well. I expect much better service from a restaurant that is famous for its quality overall. The food was okay but everything else around it dampened the experience. Such a shame.
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Margaret
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful evening with good friends in a lovely restaurant
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Darren
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So it was 5 stars all around. The service was probably 5.5 stars even thought the waiters were Italian not French but for me good service is attentive at all time while not being intrusive. My wife had one cocktail with the meal and wash tentative in ordering and the waiter watached observantly and when she was not drinking came and asked if everything was OK and she said she would have liked it a little more sweet than sour so he took it away and adjusted. Happy wife happy life as they say.
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Henry
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the most beautiful restaurants I have been to. The atmosphere is fantastic made even better by the live pianist. The food was also brilliant, with the pheasant being a particular highlight.
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Phoebe
VIP
Oxford
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favourite restaurant in London I would like to gate keep 😂
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Alison
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food and staff, left you alone to chat and there when you needed them. No rushing you away because they want the table, enjoyable atmosphere - just a lovely lovely place.
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MArianne
VIP
London
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous French place down a little alleyway off the very pretty Charterhouse square. Charming and full of character with an authentic, neighbourhood feel. Great food, really classic and delicious. Super service. Good value. In short, a delight!
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Charles
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always, a lovely venue for business and personal meals
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Martin
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always very reliable and consistent. Excellent service and good food. Good wine list not too pricey. A regular haunt when I am near the City
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Robert
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time diners at Le C du M. Loved it. Exactly what we hoped for. Thanks!
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Le Cafe du Marche is rated 4.7 stars by 1380 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

22:30

Booked 2 times today

22 Charterhouse Square, Charterhouse Mews, London, EC1M 6DX

Additional information

Area
Barbican
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:15 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
French, Contemporary French, European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
<br><br />There are 'pay and display' places in the NCP car park in the square next to the restaurant. In the evenings, you can park in the nearby streets (single yellow lines).
Public transit
The nearest tubes are Farringdon and Barbican with the Elizabeth Line a 5 minute walk away. Overground: Farringdon Thameslink.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Antonio Pineda
Entertainment
Piano and double bass, or solo pianist, play jazz music every evening in the Café.
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.cafedumarche.co.uk/
Phone number
020 7608 1609
Catering
Our two or three course menu is changed daily, based on seasonal ingredients and produce. Menu displayed is sample only.
Private party facilities
Le Cafe du Marche, open for nearly 30 years, is an independent, family run restaurant located down the end of a cobbled mews near Smithfield meat market. Renowned for it's ‘bonhomie’ and relaxed atmosphere, Le Cafe du Marche serves up formal dining in beautiful surrounds.

Le Cafe du Marche

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Additional information

Menu

Two courses £48 and three courses £55

Les Entrées

La soupe du jour

La Soupe de Poisson

Escargot, half dozen, toasted sourdough

Game terrine, apple chutney, cornichon, toasted baguette

Grilled crotin and lentil salad with red chicory, hazelnut dressing

Beetroot carpaccio, smoked salmon, avocado, crab and shaved fennel, citrus dressing

Pear salad with roasted red onion, roquefort and walnuts

Les Plats

Le Plat du Jour

Le Poisson selon le Marche

La Cote de Boeuf, sauce béarnaise (for two persons, £19 supplement)

Hen pheasant, brussel sprouts, parsnip puree, red wine jus

Pan fried gambas in garlic butter with squid ink linguini

Cauliflower, leek and spinach cassoulet, garlic and herb breadcrumbs

Rack of lamb, wild mushrooms, dauphinoise potatoes, madeira sauce (for two persons - £18 supp)

Les Desserts

Le tarte du jour

Les desserts du jour

Les Fromages

Sorbet Ou Glace

What 1,380 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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