Le Cafe du Marche

4.8

1416 Reviews

£41 and over

French

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 38 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

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
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 peopleGBP 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
- SupplementGBP 6.00
Sorbet Ou Glace
Le bavarois du jour

What 1,416 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

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City of London
Best Overall
City of London
Best Food
City of London
Best Service
City of London
Best Ambience
City of London
Great for live music

Review summary

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Le Cafe du Marche is a charming, tucked-away gem in the heart of London. With "impeccable service," "great food," and an "inviting ambience," it offers a delightful French dining experience. Guests praise its "authentic cuisine" and "friendly atmosphere," making it ideal for both cozy dinners and special celebrations.

1,416 Reviews

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Danielle VIP
London1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, fantastic service and very reasonable.
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Debs
London1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant, really good service. One of our party wasn’t very well and they were very accommodating and kind .
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JoeL
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent. Food was amazing and the service was very considerate.
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steven
Surrey2 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lively atmosphere and super food. Service was great how we the wine list a little pricey for basic wine.
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sammy
London8 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely evening, very attentive service. Live music wasn’t intrusive and created a lively atmosphere. Thank you!
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Diana
London6 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful to return to Le Cafe du Marche. A warm friendly welcome - excellent service and as ever a great menu - superb food. I look forward to my next visit.
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Chris VIP
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect…..as always! Such a wonderful & hidden gem!
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CATHERINE
London10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Last time we came here was 15 years ago. It was fabulous, even better than when we visited last time. Will definitely be coming back .
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Ken
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience
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nicolas
London2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
great lunch menu fixed price excellent value and very welocoming
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Le Cafe du Marche is rated 4.8 stars by 1416 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 38 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
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

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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

Le bavarois du jour

What 1,416 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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