Le Cafe du Marche

4.7

1360 Reviews

£41 and over

French

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2 people

Nov 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood 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
Neighborhood
Barbican
Parking details
 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
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

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 1,360 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

Loved For

City of London
Best Overall
City of London
Best Ambiance

Review summary

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Le Cafe du Marche is a delightful French haven in London, offering "authentic French food" and a "charming setting." Guests love the "great atmosphere," "excellent service," and "wonderful live jazz." It's a perfect spot for celebrating special occasions or enjoying a "romantic dinner" with consistently "perfectly cooked" dishes and a well-curated wine list.

1,361 Reviews

J
Jill
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely anniversary meal here, the ambience was excellent and the food was so delicious. What a hidden gem. We will definitely be back.
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Scott
Essex
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic ambience with the piano and double bass serenading the diners and the food was fantastic too. Would definitely recommend it and will visit again.
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William
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have been using this restaurant for over 30 years. It has rarely disappointed. The soup de poisson is outstanding as is the beef entrecôte for sharing. Service is as good as anywhere you will find and the ambience thoroughly French. Highly recommended.
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Henrietta
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely evening celebrating an engagement. How do they manage to make the atmosphere so convincingly French?
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Michael
London
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
An old time favourite of mine. Hadn't been for a while but it remains as ever a very good place for lunch. French fish soup went down well as did the glass of house red to accompany the duck confit.
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Ben
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service and fun waiter, good food and atmosphere. My only recommendation for improvement is that the table we were sat at by the entrance/door was directly under a very warm heater, countered by the freezing air every time someone came in the restaurant - would suggest that table is moved a little further back from the heater/door on days like we visited.
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CHRIS
Hampshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service and atmosphere. Only negative are the toilets.
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Nigel
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been coming to Cafe du Marche for 35 years and it’s always been magic - a perfect combination of ambience, service, authentic French cuisine and wine. Excellent value too.
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David
London
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent birthday dinner. Service was top class.
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Phil
Devon
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food totally amazing, possibly the best meal we have had here , where we’ve been visiting a long time. The veal kidney starter stunning followed by partridge - wow! Service immaculate and a really good vibe from happy customers.
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Le Cafe du Marche is rated 4.7 stars by 1360 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Nov 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

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

Additional information

Neighborhood
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
 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
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

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

Make a reservation

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 1,360 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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