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 (1446)

£41 and over

French

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

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2 people

May 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood 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
Neighborhood
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
Grilled octopus and chorizo with brandade
Sweet cured herring fillet, potato and egg salad with dill crème fraiche
Confit duck leg and gizzards with French beans, radishes and dandelion, sherry dressing
Toasted crumpet with grilled haloumi, avocado and poached egg, harissa dressing
Purple truffle potato and broccoli salad with orange, cashew nut cream, toasted hazelnuts

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
Fillet of lamb neck, smoked hummus, tzatziki, roasted tomato and olives
Grilled sea trout fillet, salad Nicoise
Butter beans, fennel and tomato served with mixed leaves and toasted sourdough
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 1,446 people are saying

Le Cafe du Marche reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

City of London
Best Ambiance
City of London
Great for live music
City of London
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Le Cafe du Marche in Smithfield is a charming, family-owned French bistro offering "excellent service," "delicious food," and a "wonderfully atmospheric venue." Guests rave about its "brilliant atmosphere," live music, and candlelit ambiance. With a "consistently superb" menu and "fantastic" wine list, it's perfect for special occasions or everyday indulgence.

1,446 Reviews

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Noden
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was excellent as always. They allowed my guest to have single portion where it stated for 2 which was great. Good portions and great food, will surely return
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Miguel VIP
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a restaurant should be. Great food, service and vibe. No pretense. No drama.
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Robert
Yorkshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant was excellent. Delicious food, good wine list, very pleasant ambience, friendly competent service. Slightly old-fashioned feel, e.g. with the linen, the pianist and the fairly traditional menu. Unless you have a wizened soul and look for faults rather than look to enjoy, I think you'll leave this restaurant feeling good.
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Steve
London1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely meal in a great setting. Super service. Our good friends birthday meal was a great success. Much thanks!
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Anna
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely incredible! The food was outstanding and so was the service! Brilliant atmosphere! Highly recommend!
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Joy
London53 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great location and buzzy ambience! Have been many times.
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scott
London12 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've not been to this restaurant for over 10 years due to changing jobs, I am so sad that I have missed out on all this time. I will certainly be back soon as it is just as fantastic as I remembered! See you soon.
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David
West Sussex2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Classic bistro with impeccable service and great menu
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Pedro VIP
London9 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely place for lunch - great service and warm people Good all round menu
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Andrew
London9 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
As ever, great food in this little gem. Sat in the less atmospheric "front room" this time but still the live piano, delicious food and good service gave us a lovely evening.
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FAQs

Le Cafe du Marche is rated 4.8 stars by 1446 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

May 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

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

Additional information

Neighborhood
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

About this restaurant

Additional information

Menu

Two courses £46 and three courses £55

Les Entrées

La soupe du jour

La Soupe de Poisson

Grilled octopus and chorizo with brandade

Sweet cured herring fillet, potato and egg salad with dill crème fraiche

Confit duck leg and gizzards with French beans, radishes and dandelion, sherry dressing

Toasted crumpet with grilled haloumi, avocado and poached egg, harissa dressing

Purple truffle potato and broccoli salad with orange, cashew nut cream, toasted hazelnuts

Les Plats

Le Plat du Jour

Le Poisson selon le Marche

La Cote de Boeuf, sauce béarnaise (for two persons, £19 supplement)

Fillet of lamb neck, smoked hummus, tzatziki, roasted tomato and olives

Grilled sea trout fillet, salad Nicoise

Butter beans, fennel and tomato served with mixed leaves and toasted sourdough

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 1,446 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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