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Mon Plaisir, London,

Mon Plaisir

4.4
4.4
4163 Reviews
£26 to £40
French

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 43 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • 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.
  • Area
    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

What 4,163 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mon Plaisir delights diners with its "excellent food and excellent service," offering an authentic French experience in the heart of London. Known for its "quaintness" and "warm and inviting" ambiance, this charming bistro serves traditional French cuisine. Guests praise its "great value" and "friendly staff," making it a consistently beloved choice.

4,163 Reviews
  1. David

    London

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food. Slight delay on entry, but nothing untoward. Best described as quirky, but in a good way A rather loud customer somewhat disturbed the ambience, but that is not the restaurant's fault. Well worth a visit. Onion soup and pork loin in a calvados sauce were superb.

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  2. Barry

    London

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent and the restaurant is blissfully quiet so you can have a normal conversation. The only issue were the wait staff, some of whom seemed a bit slow on the uptake, and the time it took for our food to arrive. But generally we had a very good evening.

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  3. matthew

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have eaten at Mon Plaisir several times before, and have never had a poor experience. The food is unfailingly good, with a menu that features regular favourites and seasonal specials that are beautiful examples of excellent French Cuisine. The ambience is unapologetically old school, and you could easily imagine yourself in a South Bank cafe in Paris in the early 50’s! But the service is excellent and the staff always friendly. Try the Tarte Tatin for dessert, I promise you won’t be disappointed!

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  4. Giles

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a pre-concert supper for six of us. Delicious food and fairly priced. The tartiflete was especially good value .

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  5. Alan

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As ever an excellent meal , l cannot help coming back

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  6. Steven

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, reasonable price, and great service! A very enjoyable experience

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  7. christopher

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delighted to be back-good as ever. Excellent service

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  8. Liz

    London

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb mid week birthday lunch with family which due to our time constraints was kept simple. Excellent value charcuterie/cheese platter to graze as starter x5, followed by tartiflette and omelette classics...all delicious. With a very acceptable rosé it was great value for money but hard to put a price on its very unique french charm in heart of London. Highly recommend.

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  9. Alan

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food at a very reasonable price -especially for London. Wide variety on the menu to satisfy all levels of taste and adventure.

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  10. Karen

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    French onion soup was delicious, but a meal in Itself. Main courses were drowned in sauce, would’ve preferred to pour myself. Service was a bit erratic and I was disappointed that we weren’t served by French staff took away a bit of the essence of the restaurant one of the reasons we chose this place because it boasts online about being the oldest French restaurant in London so I expected a French experience and it felt anything but if I’m honest. Overall nice meal but wouldn’t necessarily recommend it or return

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Mon Plaisir is rated 4.4 stars by 4163 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 43 times today
Google Map for Mon Plaisir

19 - 21 Monmouth Street, London, WC2H 9DD

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Shaftsberry Avenue, Charring Cross Road, Neal Street, Seven Dials
  • Area
    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
  • Phone number
    020 7240 3757
  • Private party facilities
    We accommodate for private events up to 25 people seated in one of our private room.
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