Le Cafe du Marche

Name: Le Cafe du Marche
Address: 22 Charterhouse Square Charterhouse Mews, London, United Kingdom, EC1M 6DX
Telephone: 020 7608 1609
Price range: £41 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1419 Reviews

£41 and over

French

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 28 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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Location
22 Charterhouse Square, Charterhouse Mews, London, EC1M 6DX
Phone number
020 7608 1609
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
French, Contemporary French, European
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00–14:15 Dinner Tue–Sat 18:00–21:30
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).
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Antonio Pineda

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 1,419 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

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

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.

1,420 Reviews

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Adrian
London4 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As ever, wonderful: Great staff, ambience and food.
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Amanda
London1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant with fabulous food and live music each night gives this hidden gem a very special ambiance. Was always firm favourite and it’s great to be back there
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Jonathan
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambience, excellent food and service. Also pretty good value for central London.
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Danielle VIP
London1 review
5.0
Dined 7 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 7 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 7 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 on 6 March 2025
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 on 5 March 2025
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 on 5 March 2025
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 on 5 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect…..as always! Such a wonderful & hidden gem!
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Le Cafe du Marche is rated 4.8 stars by 1419 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

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 28 times today

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

Additional information

Phone number
020 7608 1609
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
French, Contemporary French, European
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00–14:15 Dinner Tue–Sat 18:00–21:30
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).
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Antonio Pineda

Le Cafe du Marche

Make a booking

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 1,419 people are saying

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