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    Cafe Rouge

    3.1 (26 reviews)
    ModerateFrench
    Closed 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Duck Confit with snap peas and cranberry jam
    Tiffany D.

    Food is of the norm and average here! Their duck confit was done well and I like their jam that they had with it. Burger was mediocre. Not too over the top or done down under! Service and ambiance was the catchy part. After a long walk around exploring the main sites in London, the waitress kept coming around with refilling our pitcher of water and there were plugs around us to charge our GPS phones! Their restrooms were nice and clean too! Other than those two factors, which was big perks for travelers, their food was so-so!

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    Ravenous X.

    Café Rouge is a hugely popular French brasserie-style restaurant franchise with something like 30 outlets in London alone, this Covent Garden branch on Wellington Street included. There are an astonishing 120 branches across the UK. Its uniformed interior is stereotypically French with parquet flooring and quaint seating booths adding to the traditional Parisian bistro look I think the designers were going for. It's an environment easy to get comfortable and feel at home in. The Café Rouge menu is a collection of French classics from croques to steak frites and moules. Of course, there is something for vegetarians, pescatarians and even hard-core vegans. We were a group of eight but only ended up ordering three different things (basically everyone ordered the same thing). This is interesting; the moms ordered the Poulet Breton, the dads (me included) ordered the Beef Bourguignon and the 'kids' (aged 17 to 24) all ordered steak - surreal. The starters were a lot more diverse with Breaded Camembert (me), Garlic Mushrooms, Pea & Mint Tortellini, and Onion Soup all being ordered, the Garlic Mushrooms times three. Don't expect Brasserie Zédel or Côte Brasserie levels of authenticity or quality and you should enjoy what you are served irrespective of what you order. Café Rouge does everything well but does not excel at any one thing. At least none of the things we ordered. The kids did not enjoy their steaks, feeling they were overcooked - they were. The moms were not impressed with their chicken, also feeling they were overcooked. They were a little dry. The dads, however, thoroughly enjoyed their wine braised beef. For me, the best part of Café Rouge was the service. We were looked after by a wonderfully hospitable waitress whose name, going by the bill, was Jolanta. She started by making us feel at home, brought us our drinks then helped us order our food. Throughout our meal, she visited our table checking on us regularly. The food was okay but not something I would return for, not even the Beef Bourguignon which both us dads liked. So, if you fancy a good French meal in the Covent Garden area, I recommend you try Balthazar on Russell Street. It's a little pricier but in a different league altogether. Hey! Now read this - Xerxes physically dines at, or orders from, each and every venue he reviews. He pays in full for whatever he and his companions eat, drink, take away or occasionally throw at each other. Xerxes accepts no money, gifts, discounts or free meals in return for reviews or favouritism. What you have read was NOT influenced in any way by the venue. Join me on Instagram @ravenousxerxes or email me on xerxes@dellara.com.

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    Wonderful duck. Cherry sauce was awesome! Nice service and atmosphere. Portions are just the right size.

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    Average service. Food was poor - eggs over done and potatoes almost raw. Won't be coming back here.

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    Le Sacre Coeur

    Le Sacre Coeur

    4.4(54 reviews)
    1.9 miIslington, Angel
    ££

    This was such a cute little French restaurant. We came here on Valentines day and they had a…read morespecial menu. We got the duck and steak! Both were really flavorful and paired well with the sides. The duck was extremely tender. The dessert was a chocolate creme brulee - delicious!!

    I've now been here twice and have really enjoyed it! It is an adorable French restaurant in a great…read morelocation. Recently, I went with the prixe fixe menu with three courses. I started with the Camembert Frit (Camembert cheese coated in breadcrumbs, fried, and served with redcurrant and raspberry coulis). This was delicious! The cheese paired so well with the raspberry coulis and it was no greasy at all (perfectly fried). For my main course, I got the Steak d'Agneau au Romarin Grilled lamb steak with red wine & rosemary sauce (served with sautéed potatoes). This was delicious as well! The lamb steak was so tender and flavorful and the sauce went so well with it. The potatoes also went very well with the lamb. I have also had their Filets de Cabillaud Rôti (baked cod fillets with sun-dried tomato and cream sauce), served with leek and potato mash. This was excellent! The cod was so fresh and the sauce was to-die-for! I could have licked all of the sauce off of my plate (if it were socially acceptable haha). The sauce was so fresh and paired so well with the fish. The potato mash was also fantastic--perfect texture. For dessert, I had a rhubarb tart. This was delicious! I loved how the tart wasn't too sweet and I could really taste the rhubarb. The service was also excellent. The servers and managers were very attentive and considerate of my husband's allergies. They were super accommodating, which is the reason we came back again! The have a great price for their prixe fixe menu. I would definitely recommend this restaurant! In a nut shell, great service, excellent food, fair prices and great ambience!

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    Clos Maggiore - Truffle Mashed Potatoes

    Clos Maggiore

    4.2(166 reviews)
    0.2 miCovent Garden
    ££££

    We spent Valentine's Day at Clos Maggiore and it was an incredible experience from start to finish…read more If you are planning a visit, book well in advance--this spot is popular for a reason! The Food: We did the Valentine's set menu, and a fair warning: it creeps up on you! Every course is delicious, but by the time dessert arrived, we were absolutely stuffed. Even if you aren't typically a seafood fan, give it a chance here. The dishes are incredibly approachable, well-balanced, and clearly had a lot of thought put into the flavors. The Vibe & Dress Code: The atmosphere is unmatched, but learn from our mistake! We spent the day exploring Covent Garden and didn't have time to head back and change. You definitely want to dress smart-professional to match the elegance of the restaurant. We felt a little underdressed for the level of experience they provide! Summary: Romantic, delicious, and worth every penny. Just dress up and come hungry!

    The service here is always impeccable, and the decor is unparalleled, especially during the…read moreholidays. Given how difficult it was to get a seat, I would have liked to have been seated in the main dining room with the more impressive array of decorations, but my tiny table tucked away in a corner near the entrance wasn't all bad; decorations were still plentiful, and I didn't feel in the way of passing traffic. With the food, you get what you pay for; which may not be as much as you might think given the "poshness" of the place. Without booze, you shouldn't end up paying more than £50pp. The menu has an array of seasonal favorites like Hertfordshire Beef with a red wine jus, roast chicken with leeks and girolle mushrooms, and seasbass with Autumn vegetables. Seasonal desserts are also available and the booze is seemingly never-ending. You can never go wrong with the chicken here, regardless of season, and with a seasoned sommelier always on-hand, rest assured all your wine pairing needs will be met. The beef and venison dishes are also superb, with both light and hearty sides to compliment them perfectly. Dessert can be a hit or miss. I didn't like my first experience here with the Delice, but my second experience was a delicious poached pear with a superb buckwheat ice cream and buckwheat-infused biscuit. I paired mine with the recommended Bordeaux wine to wash down the sweetness, and let me tell you, it was an extra £14 well spent. Overall, this isn't the type of place you visit every week, or even every month, but it's definitely worth planning months in advance to come during the hholiday season. Reservations are a MUST.

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    Frenchie Covent Garden

    Frenchie Covent Garden

    4.3(44 reviews)
    0.2 miStrand, Covent Garden
    £££

    Frenchie is one of the hardest tables to get in Paris so we went to London instead. This was a…read moredinner that IMPRESSED Everything tasted so good I devoured every bite. My absolute fav was the leek. It was so simple yet the flavor combo rly elevated it to a whole another level. The slightly charred layers of the leek and the chervil emulsion were a match made by foodie gods Another must order is the foie gras. The layers of the liver and cherry were buttery, fruity, and so delicate. Go with a lot of people so you can taste it all! Barbequed Leeks £8* Foie Gras Pressé £20* Middle White Pork £36 Lamb Ragu Parppadelle £18 Bacon Scone £4.5* Banoffee £10 파리에있는 Frenchie는 예약이 너무 빡세서 런던으로 고고! 기대했던 만큼 맛있다 최애는 대파랑 푸아그라. 두가지다 뭔가 심플하면서 조합이 넘나 맛나서 순삭. 특히 녹진한 간이랑 상콤달달한 체리를 빵에 발라서 먹을때 폴인럽!!! 여럿이 가서 다양하게 시켜먹기~

    Frenchie was a really enjoyable experience! We got a 2 meal set for pre-show. The mackerel was…read morepretty good, foie grae was good but a little salty, crispy pork belly was really crispy and nice, and the fish was good with really good broccoli. They did forget the orange wine I wanted try which is sad but I'll just try it somewhere else. Overall great experience with really nice service.

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