Le Cafe du Marche

4.8

1429 Reviews

£41 and over

French

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

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2 people

Apr 4, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 28 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 the Elizabeth Line & Farringdon Stations, 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

Additional information

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
Neighbourhood
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 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
Le bavarois du jour

What 1,429 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
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City
Great for live music

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Le Cafe du Marche is a hidden gem offering "excellent food," "fantastic service," and a "romantic atmosphere" with live music. Guests love the authentic French cuisine and charming setting. While some mention a limited menu, the "wonderful ambience" and "attentive staff" make it a delightful dining experience in central London.

1,429 Reviews

j
john
London1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Really good French food and wine. And a really good live jazz duo.
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Gillian
London12 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Pleasant restaurant with attentive staff but rather uninteresting food
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Polly
London1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
lovely restaurant! great food and lovely live music
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Natalie
London7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful, smart, stylish restaurant. Amazing back ground jazz playing. Lovely atmosphere, delicious food. A really treat
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Joel VIP
Jacksonville156 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hidden gem. Up a one esy hill and left through an alcove Above Smithfield Tap. Great lamb chops rare w a mushroom sauce. Wooden floor, whie tablecloth, piano man plus bass and great servers. Wine list w no special values. Good lager. Hard to leave. Lol as alley gate closes.
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Oliver VIP
London3 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I really like the atmosphere and the lighting. The food is quite authentic. Quite busy tonight and the service was so so.
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Ian
London15 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service as always. The calves liver was beautifully cooked.
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Martin
London7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely meal in a lovely setting. Great food and great service.
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Wilson
London5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was wonderful as always. Very good atmosphere with Live music.
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George
London1 review
5.0
Dined on March 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Le Cafe du Marche served up a great meal, with interesting menu choices amongst the old favourites. Excellent service and a very relaxed vibe.
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Le Cafe du Marche is rated 4.8 stars by 1429 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Apr 4, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 28 times today

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

Additional information

Neighbourhood
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

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

Le bavarois du jour

What 1,429 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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