Mon Plaisir

4.5 (4216)

£26 to £40

French

19 - 21 Monmouth Street, London, WC2H 9DD

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2 people

Apr 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Take a stroll down Monmouth Street, London and you'll discover a little piece of England that will remain forever French. Mon Plaisir, London's oldest Family run French Restaurant, has been a purveyor of the finest French cuisine for over half a century. The entente cordial hits you as you enter, and the French atmosphere is as thick as the waiters French accents. You'll find yourself surround by wonderfully original French artefacts, you could find yourself leaning against the pewter topped bar which once graced the lounge of a Lyonnais brothel.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
French
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:15 pm closed Sun 12:00 pm–9:15 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
Phone number
020 7240 3757
Website
http://www.monplaisir.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
We accommodate for private events up to 25 people seated in one of our private room.

Location
19 - 21 Monmouth Street, London, WC2H 9DD
Neighborhood
Covent Garden
Cross street
Shaftsberry Avenue, Charring Cross Road, Neal Street, Seven Dials
Parking details
NCP car parkMeters
Public transit
Tottenham court Road, Leicester Square, Covent Garden tube stations
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Vin D'oc, Claude Serra & Daniel Orsolini, Languedoc£31.00
Grenache Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc & Teret
Mont d'Hortes, Cuvée 4 Saisons, Languedoc- Roussillon£34.00
Genache
Le Champs des Grillons, Dom. La croix Belle £40.00
(Syrah-Grenache) Organic
Sancerre Rosé, Domaine Firmin Dézat, Loire£65.00
Pinot Noir

White Wine

Côtes de Gascogne, Jean des Vignes, Sud-Ouest£31.00
Colombard
Saint Désir Sauvignon, Sud-Ouest£34.00
Chardonnay , Vignes d'Oc, Languedoc£35.00
Caringole, Domaine de la Croix Belle, Côte de Thongue- Languedoc £36.00
Chardonnay, Sauvignon
Château Haut Rian, Bordeaux Blanc£42.00
Sauvignon, Sémillon
Côtes du Rhône, Cellier des Chartreux, Vallée du Rhône£42.00
Viognier, Roussane & Clairette
Picpoul du Pinet, Font-Mars, Languedoc£44.00
Piquepoul
Muscadet sur Lie, Chateau de la Ragotière, Loire£45.00
Melon de Bourgogne
Bourgogne Chardonnay, Chenaudières£45.00
Cave de Lugny
Pinot Gris, Henri Ehrhart, Element Terre, Alsace£47.00
Gavi del Comine di Gavi DOCG Bric Sassi, Piedmont, Italy£48.00
Cortese
Chinon Blanc, Domaine Couly-Dutheil, Loire£48.00
Chenin
Reuilly Blanc, Domaine Cordeillat, Loire£52.00
Sauvignon
Riesling, Muschelkatch, Vin d'Alsace£64.00
Pouilly Fumé, Les Vieillottes, Loire£65.00
Sauvignon Blanc
Sancerre, Domaine Firmin Dézat, Loire£64.00
Sauvignon Blanc
Chablis, Jean Collet, Bourgogne£70.00
Chardonnay
Pouilly Fuissé, Vieilles Vignes, Jacques Saumaize, Bourgogne£91.00
Chardonnay
Condrieu Les Chaillets, Caves Yves Cuilleron£135.00
Viognier
Puligny Montrachet, Domaine Pernot Belicard 2022£145.00
Chardonnay

Red Wine

Côtes de Gascogne, Jean des Vignes, Sud Ouest£31.00
Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Pavillon des Trois Arches, Pays d'Oc Merlot£33.00
Merlot
St Désir Pinot Noir, Pays d'Oc£35.00
Lopez de Haro Rioja, Spain£36.00
Tempranillo
Côtes du Rhône, Cellier des Chartreux, Vallée du Rhône£42.00
Shiraz, Grenache, Mouvèdre, Carignan
Château Haut Rian, Côtes de Bordeaux£45.00
Cabernet Sauvignon & Franc, Merlot
Beaujolais Villages, Domaine André Colonge, £45.00
Gamay
Domaine de L'Ostal de Estibal, Famille Cazes, Minervois£47.00
Syrah, Grenache & Carignan
Reuilly, Domaine Cordeillat, Loire£52.00
Pinot
Château Noaillac, Cru Bourgeois, Haut Médoc£55.00
Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot
Morgon Fut de Chêne, Côte du Py, Domaine de la Chaponne£57.00
Laurent Guillet
Barbera D'Alba, Butti Italy£58.00
Barolo Castagni, La Morra, Italy£60.00
Nebbiolo
Madiran, Tour de Boucasse, Sud-Ouest £61.00
Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon & Franc
Gigondas, Tradition Font-Sane, Côtes du Rhône£63.00
Grenache, Shiraz, Mouvèdre
Château Les Ormeaux Lalande de Pomerol, Bordeaux£65.00
Cabernet Sauvignon & Franc, Malbec & Merlot
Sancerre Rouge, Domaine Firmin Dézat, Loire£68.00
Pinot Noir
Château Serilhan, St Estèphe, Bordeaux£82.00
Cabernet Sauvignon & Franc, Malbec, Merlot & Petit Verdot
Bourgogne René Bouvier, Gevrey Chambertin£86.00
Pinot Noit
S de Siran, Margaux, Bordeaux£86.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Petit Verdot
Santenay Beauregard, 1er Cru, Domaine Roger Belland, Bourgogne£110.00
Pinot Noir
Pauillac, 3rd Wine from Lynch Bages, Bordeaux£110.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Bourgogne "Les Graviers", Jean Michel Guillon & Fils" £115.00
Pinot Noir
Sarget Gruaud Larose, St Julien, Bordeaux£118.00
Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot

What 4,216 people are saying

Mon Plaisir reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Mon Plaisir offers "delicious brasserie food" with an authentic French atmosphere, making it a "gem" in London. Its "friendly service" and charming ambience transport diners to a quaint Parisian bistro. Some reviews mention a decline in food quality, but the "traditional environment" and "excellent service" remain consistent highlights.

4,216 Reviews

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Rachel
Toronto3 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
A bit chaotic but extremely adorable location with excellent fare
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Martyn
London22 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the same very enjoyable experience as we do every time we eat here. Delicious brasserie food, an interesting wine list and friendly service.
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VanaH
London2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was nice except for the duck appetizer. It was so dry so tasteless. We ordered scallops and gambas that was nice and beef tartare which was also good.
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Robin VIP
London16 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food excellent. Not all specials available though. Service friendly if a little slow. Noise of dumb waiter moving up and down was ridiculous and excruciating. Ambience in general a little deflated. Decent value for money.
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Nicholas
London1 review
4.0
Dined on April 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
A very pleasant mid week business lunch in the London spring sunshine
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Stephen VIP
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best French bistro in London. Also the oldest ( I have been there for 35 years and it only gets better!)
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Christine VIP
London10 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As we have now come to expect from Mon Plaisir, we received a warm welcome with attentive but unfussy service. The food was delicious and beautifully presented and we were allowed time and space to chat and relax well after we’d finished our meals. This place is a complete gem!
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Yuen Yee
London6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoying dining here. I ordered the seabass along with a side of thin chips and creamy spinach and everything was delicious. I would definitely go here again. The service was good too.
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Anthony
London2 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely restaurant, it feels like you are walking back in time in a corner of Paris and into a quaint bistro. Friendly and welcoming, with very good food.
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Adrian
London6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My father first brought me to Mon Plasir 55 years ago. I have been visiting ever since. It is as good as always. Brilliant food and service and a wonderful atmosphere. Food fads come and go but for people who love traditional French food in a traditional environment you can’t beat this restaurant.
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Mon Plaisir is rated 4.5 stars by 4216 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Apr 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

19 - 21 Monmouth Street, London, WC2H 9DD

Additional information

Cross street
Shaftsberry Avenue, Charring Cross Road, Neal Street, Seven Dials
Neighborhood
Covent Garden
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:15 pm closed Sun 12:00 pm–9:15 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
NCP car parkMeters
Public transit
Tottenham court Road, Leicester Square, Covent Garden tube stations
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.monplaisir.co.uk/
Phone number
020 7240 3757
Private party facilities
We accommodate for private events up to 25 people seated in one of our private room.

Mon Plaisir

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Sparkling Wine

Crémant d'Alsace, Henri Ehrhart£45.00

Chateau de La Presle Rosé£51.00

Gallimard Père et Fils£69.00

Champagne Guy Méa£85.00

Gallimard Père et Fils Rosé£85.00

Rosé Wine

Vin D'oc, Claude Serra & Daniel Orsolini, Languedoc£31.00

Mont d'Hortes, Cuvée 4 Saisons, Languedoc- Roussillon£34.00

Le Champs des Grillons, Dom. La croix Belle £40.00

Sancerre Rosé, Domaine Firmin Dézat, Loire£65.00

White Wine

Côtes de Gascogne, Jean des Vignes, Sud-Ouest£31.00

Saint Désir Sauvignon, Sud-Ouest£34.00

Chardonnay , Vignes d'Oc, Languedoc£35.00

Caringole, Domaine de la Croix Belle, Côte de Thongue- Languedoc £36.00

Château Haut Rian, Bordeaux Blanc£42.00

Côtes du Rhône, Cellier des Chartreux, Vallée du Rhône£42.00

Picpoul du Pinet, Font-Mars, Languedoc£44.00

Muscadet sur Lie, Chateau de la Ragotière, Loire£45.00

Bourgogne Chardonnay, Chenaudières£45.00

Pinot Gris, Henri Ehrhart, Element Terre, Alsace£47.00

Gavi del Comine di Gavi DOCG Bric Sassi, Piedmont, Italy£48.00

Chinon Blanc, Domaine Couly-Dutheil, Loire£48.00

Reuilly Blanc, Domaine Cordeillat, Loire£52.00

Riesling, Muschelkatch, Vin d'Alsace£64.00

Pouilly Fumé, Les Vieillottes, Loire£65.00

Sancerre, Domaine Firmin Dézat, Loire£64.00

Chablis, Jean Collet, Bourgogne£70.00

Pouilly Fuissé, Vieilles Vignes, Jacques Saumaize, Bourgogne£91.00

Condrieu Les Chaillets, Caves Yves Cuilleron£135.00

Puligny Montrachet, Domaine Pernot Belicard 2022£145.00

Red Wine

Côtes de Gascogne, Jean des Vignes, Sud Ouest£31.00

Pavillon des Trois Arches, Pays d'Oc Merlot£33.00

St Désir Pinot Noir, Pays d'Oc£35.00

Lopez de Haro Rioja, Spain£36.00

Côtes du Rhône, Cellier des Chartreux, Vallée du Rhône£42.00

Château Haut Rian, Côtes de Bordeaux£45.00

Beaujolais Villages, Domaine André Colonge, £45.00

Domaine de L'Ostal de Estibal, Famille Cazes, Minervois£47.00

Reuilly, Domaine Cordeillat, Loire£52.00

Château Noaillac, Cru Bourgeois, Haut Médoc£55.00

Morgon Fut de Chêne, Côte du Py, Domaine de la Chaponne£57.00

Barbera D'Alba, Butti Italy£58.00

Barolo Castagni, La Morra, Italy£60.00

Madiran, Tour de Boucasse, Sud-Ouest £61.00

Gigondas, Tradition Font-Sane, Côtes du Rhône£63.00

Château Les Ormeaux Lalande de Pomerol, Bordeaux£65.00

Sancerre Rouge, Domaine Firmin Dézat, Loire£68.00

Château Serilhan, St Estèphe, Bordeaux£82.00

Bourgogne René Bouvier, Gevrey Chambertin£86.00

S de Siran, Margaux, Bordeaux£86.00

Santenay Beauregard, 1er Cru, Domaine Roger Belland, Bourgogne£110.00

Pauillac, 3rd Wine from Lynch Bages, Bordeaux£110.00

Bourgogne "Les Graviers", Jean Michel Guillon & Fils" £115.00

Sarget Gruaud Larose, St Julien, Bordeaux£118.00

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