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Cafe VN

3.8
3.8
37 Reviews
£25 and under
Vietnamese
144 Clerkenwell Road, London, EC1R 5DP

About this restaurant

We are a fully air conditioned Cafe, Bar & Restaurant serving Vietnamese food in a modern way using the freshest ingredients available.

You can come in to dine with us or to drink with us. We have a fully stocked bar serving Asian Beers, wines.

Cafe VN also has a basement where it can be hired out or booked for private functions and can cater for small or large parties.

You can also come to Cafe VN for coffee, because we are the only coffee house in the UK that puts a Vietnamese coffee through a coffee machine.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Vietnamese
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Friday 11:30am - 3pm 5pm - 10pm Saturday 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Phoung Nguyen Tu
  • Private party facilities
    Basement can be used for large bookings. Seats at least 36 people comfortably. Can be arranged to client specification.
  • Neighborhood
    Farringdon
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Buses 85 and 243 will stop 25 metres away from premises on Clerkenwell Road. Route 45 will stop on Theobalds road and it is a minute walk. Route 63 will stop at the junction of Clerkenwell Road & Farringdon. Tube Farrington, Chancery Lane
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 37 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

3.8
3.8 based on all time ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3Ambience
  • 3Value

NoiseModerate

37 Reviews
  1. out2lunch

    London4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 9, 2013

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Cafe VN was very welcoming and happy to accommodate our number on a suitably long table, downstairs. The menu was varied enough to satisfy all our tastes. Although the wait was a little delayed, service was attentive. I enjoyed my lunch and cannot fault Cafe VN for food nor service; they handled the large number well.

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  2. Jerrythe1st

    Warwickshire6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 7, 2013

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It brought back happy memories of a holiday in Vietnam. The food was excellent and super value. It tasted just as I remember it even down to a choice of Hanoi, Hue or Saigon Beer

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  3. LucyS

    London22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 6, 2013

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I went to Cafe VN with three friends on Friday night. I have to say, the starters were probably the best I've had at a Vietnamese restaurant - especially the calamari. The portions of the mains were huge, two of us couldn't finish them off so would be enough for one between two. Friendly service, good food, great price. Definitely recommend.

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  4. AL1977

    London12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 31, 2013

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    good food, sevice, value....no complaints what so ever.

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  5. JaneinBloom

    London11 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on August 27, 2013

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    This café feels more like somewhere to have lunch or a quick bite after work rather than a leisurely meal. Décor(and service) is informal and cheerfully modern. Starters were great & main courses larger than we expected for the money, but not as spicy and interesting as we had hoped.

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  6. Misskg VIP

    London32 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 23, 2013

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Café VN was good as always. I keep going back so I think that speaks for itself!

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  7. Lovetotry

    London13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 20, 2013

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe VN was my first experience of Vietnamese food. I booked a table at Cafe VN with the intention of catching up with a friend over some delicious and reasonably healthy food. I felt that the setting was perfect for this. The restaurant was busy so there was a buzz around it. In the cosy space the chatter wasn't overwhelming and I could relax and chat with my friend. We ended up staying for a long time and never felt obliged to vacate our table even though the place had filled up. The food was lovely - served at a perfect temperature and full of flavour. *Recommended - spring rolls! I had some difficulty getting to grips with the slippery pho but this is just a reflection on my inexperience! Overall: Highly recommended x

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  8. ekipatez

    London10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 18, 2013

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I'd recommend this place as a good spot for lunch, if you are a fan of Vietnamese food. The food is good, although given the relatively 'cheap' air of the restaurant, possibly a bit costly. This place has the typical 'street cafe', cheap and cheerful appearance, but with friendly staff and table service. If you're in the area and a fan of the food genre, give it a shot.

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  9. Misskg VIP

    London32 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 21, 2013

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Cafe VN is great value and the service is speedy meaning it is the perfect location for a work lunch. Will definitely be coming again.

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  10. StephanieLondon

    Seattle3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 5, 2012

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I came to Cafe VN for lunch with a colleague and we had a great time - the vegetarian pho was some of the yummiest I've had. We also had chilli prawns for starters and that was good too. We sat downstairs for some quiet and staff were nice about leaving us to ourselves for the most part. My only complaint is that I find the prices a tiny bit high for Vietnamese which is often pretty affordable. Still it's a good place to eat overall.

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FAQs

Cafe VN offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7278 4123.

Cafe VN is rated 3.8 stars by 37 OpenTable diners.

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144 Clerkenwell Road, London, EC1R 5DP

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Farringdon
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Friday 11:30am - 3pm 5pm - 10pm Saturday 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Vietnamese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Buses 85 and 243 will stop 25 metres away from premises on Clerkenwell Road. Route 45 will stop on Theobalds road and it is a minute walk. Route 63 will stop at the junction of Clerkenwell Road & Farringdon. Tube Farrington, Chancery Lane
  • Payment options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Phoung Nguyen Tu
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Basement can be used for large bookings. Seats at least 36 people comfortably. Can be arranged to client specification.
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