The best steak frites, hands down. Wow. Incredibly impressed by the place. Easy going servers, robust wine selection, and then the food is top notch. Can't wait to venture back. read more

The 10 Cases - Excellent steak frites - French Near Me - London, XGL

This place has become my go to spot when I'm in London and since they are seasonally changing the menu there is always something new to try. Ask the staff what the best thing is and you will always end up with a winning dish. The steak frites is the one menu constant and it's always a good choice when nothing else is calling you. Cozy and consistently delicious with a new beautiful wine to try it's hard to stay away. PS don't skip the bread and butter..it is divine. read more

If I had only one evening in London, I'd spend it at the 10 cases by Covent Garden. It is in my top 3 wine bars in the world. They have all the makings of a great wine bar - lovely selection of wines at reasonable prices, unpretentious and helpful staff who don't take the wine or themselves too seriously, amazing food with daily changing specials based on what's good in season and only 10 cases of each wine...so drink up. Ugh I love this place!! read more

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Loved it so much that we came here twice in one trip. The concept is extremely interesting - they only get 10 cases of each wine, and once that wine is out, that's it. I had a lovely Pinot Noir both nights, and the servers were great at recommending a wine for my mom when she wasn't sure what she would like. The plates are bigger than expected, so don't over order like we did. But at the same time, we are immensely glad we got to try as much as we did. The menu changes throughout the week as well, so you can always come back and try new things. Head's up - it can be get quite loud and rowdy here in the late night. If you'd like a more quiet ambiance, aim for a reservation earlier in the evening. read more

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Slow service and inattentive staff. At the same time, when found the staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Good wine and decent food. Bread is dangerously good, and actually the highlight! I'd come again for the wine and some starters. read more

This was our FOURTH choice meal for this evening, but it turned out to be a great one. Sometimes not going to your first choice works out well! We had fired up the Yelp machine and found a place we wanted to try. We had started up by Tottenham Court Road station and intended to go to Flat Iron, but it had a 120 minute wait without reservations. No thanks. We fired up Yelp again and it suggested Kanada-Ya Ramen. We walked there and sat outside for 20 minutes without a single person going in. Nope. We fired up Yelp again and found Da Mario. (If you look at a map, you'll see our path to The 10 Cases) Reservations only. We were whipped. We gave up and decided to head back towards our hotel. It had been a LONG day (we'd flown overnight from the US and we attempting to stay up all day to synch our bodies to UK time, so it was about 1am our time at this point... and all that flying!) and as we were walking we saw this place across the street. Yelp gave it pretty good reviews, but as with much of London, there weren't a ton of reviews for it. The wife was like "I could use a glass or two of wine at this point, but we're taking an Uber home because I will be too tired after to walk or take the tube!" I walked up and expected to get turned away like the 3 previous places. Nope. He had a table for 2 and we could sit right away. We got some wine, some bread, and a wonderful charcuterie tray. We each got a small plate. I got some cheese and she got some olives. The ambiance was wonderful. The place was fun. The wine was delicious. The food was what we needed to hit the spot. The service was great. We got back to the hotel happy for finally get a good night's sleep! read more

The food here is incredible! Fresh, flavorful and the service was spectacular! Great choice of wines and they made our anniversary night feel so special!! read more

Every time I'm in London, I make it a point to eat here or at least have a few glasses of wine while sitting at their bar. I never knew about this place until a co-worker brought a group of us here to try some of their tapas and taste some of their wines. Their wine selection changes frequently as well as their food menu. I'm not sure if they take reservations but every time we have been there, it's been packed but still great service!! read more

Amazing service and wine selection. Nice place to meet with friends and small plates were delicious! Highly recommend the crab and pork rillette with cornichons read more

Everything you could ever want from a wine bar/restaurant: dynamic wine list, bargains, interesting wines and a great 'by the glass' wine list with nothing you'll find at a pub I promise. AND the food is really, really good. Unlike a lot of wine bars around town, this place has some serious food above and beyond the old toastie (not that I have ANYTHING against a toastie). There is jamon, and you can have cheese, and it's super hard to go past any of the small plates. The menu changes around with some pretty great looking specials (think hand made pastas and risotto). I find it hard to go past sharing some of the small plates. We shared the soft shell crab, polenta chips with truffle and parmesan, octopus (WOW), seafood and bacon risotto and a very, very moorish fennel salad. The bar comes in two halves. One is more restaurant-y with ten whites and reds to choose from (hence ten cases), and on the other side it's a bit more wine focused with a shelf of amazing bottles that you can grab and takeaway or drink in for £12 more. The have a space for 8 people for private events downstairs which looks on to the cellar which looks AMAZING. When it's nice weather, sit out on the street and soak up some sun (?!?) and the craziness of cov garden. Say yes to trying all of the wines and try something you don't usually drink. read more

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Its finding places like these that make you appreciate having yelp around. From outside the Bistro looks nothing too fancy, is in a convent garden side street that's nowhere in particular and i would have passed it by had i not seen some earlier reviews on Yelp. This place was bustling for a Thursday night! We were warmly greeted at the door and ushered to our table by the open french doors. The waitress guided us through their rotating wine list and, after having trouble deciding, she said suggested we start with our lighter choice and she would return later with our second selection.....don't mind if i do! First impressions of the service was fantastic. The menu apparently changes daily and is handwritten on little chalk boards along the back wall (or if you have smartphone check out their website). They had plenty of small plate options which we will definitely return to sample, however, I decided on the pork belly with slow cooked red cabbage and mash and the wife got the crab linguine. Whilst not fine dining the rustic cooking in this place was excellent and we quickly polished off our entire plates. Our bill for 2 mains and 2 rounds of wine & service came to just over £70 which was very reasonable given the fantastic service we enjoyed. I'm a fan! read more

The 10 Cases - Crab linguini - French Near Me - London, XGL

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I tried to dine at the restaurant and service was denied to a group of six Americans because "we would be too loud." As a group of adult professionals, I find this to be highly offensive. There were two tables and six chairs outside on the patio that were open and available. The host/waiter was extremely rude and said only four of us could sit, but not all six. We said we would pay separately, and actually only four out of six planned to eat dinner and stay awhile. Service still denied. A lovely British couple next to us made small talk and couldn't believe the rules this guy was creating. Someone in our group asked to speak to the manager, and instead of the host/waiter getting the manger, he said he's inside, you can find him. So, we all got up to leave, and instead spent 300+ pounds somewhere else. Their loss! This is the first time I have ever written a Yelp review for a location in which I did not dine. However, I found the service to be so offensive and shocking that it merited a full review. It goes without saying, I will not be back. read more

Friendly and savvy staff- this is a smallish restaurant with daily menu of interesting and assorted fare. Excellent quality- full wine bar. If I became a local- this would become a regular place for sure! read more

The 10 Cases - Beef cheek with truffle mash - French Near Me - London, XGL

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This has to be one of my favourite London eateries. It is so easy to bullet points what 10 Cases is not but what it is, makes it one of my best recommendations in London. Ok, this is clearly not a Michelin Stared restaurant; a fine diner; or even a place to celebrate your birthday with a large group of friends. 10 Cases is a no nonsense, French bistro with great cooking and approachable staff. Having discovered this place a little over a year ago, every time I walk through the door there is always a smiling staff to greet and welcome you. The food menu has a small but great selection of food, which is excellently cooked, full of flavour and is filling without been too much. They also have an extensive wine list for those who enjoy a good tipple. To accompany the food, the ambiance is well matched - think small French bistro, with a minimalist decor. It is a little cramped however, so I wouldn't necessary recommend taking your first date there. A must: try their aperitif, small tasty selection of nibbles before or to accompany the starters. I would 3 or 4 aperitifs between two people. read more

The 10 Cases - Aperitif and starters - French Near Me - London, XGL

What I loved about the Ten Cases when I visited there for dinner last night with a friend was how compellingly simple the whole concept is: A revolving selection of of three starters, three mains and three desserts (plus a couple of mainstays) you were not overwhelmed by choice, but instead treated to some of the best rustic food I've ever had in the Covent Garden area. Arriving at around 7 for a drink at the bar I found the place teeming with the pre-theatre crowd who seemed equally as impressed with the small but elegant venue. A complete wine list looked appealing, but also on tap was was a beautiful little lager Alsace that really hit the spot. When my companion arrived we plumped for the chicken terrine and goat's cheese salad respectively. At £5-6 pounds each we found excellent value and portion size. For mains I chose the tender slow-roasted lamb shoulder (and excellent choice) while my companion (who had foolishly broken her arm a couple of days previously) had the gone for perhaps the better option of the steak (which the chef dutifully cut up into little pieces for her). A carafe or two of wine later and we were sat outside enjoying the blissfully quiet surrounds (it was a Monday after all). This is not the sort of place for vegetarians, but with a wine list that is sure to impress as it evolves and revolves and a trained waitstaff who are obviously invested in making a massive go of this project its hard to fault the venue. read more

The wine list is quite well-rounded, and the waitstaff is helpful with discerning preferences and offering recommendations. My friends and I shared several small plates and a main, but the dish that really stood out in my memory is the crunchy prawn small plate. read more

What a great little establishment! I love the chalkboards with their chicken scratch handwriting listing the specials, spread around the joint. I love the wine. So many choices. I love the coq au vin. One of the best meals I've had since living in London. Pair that with the raspberry creme brûlée and some cheese? Just go ahead and die now. It was the perfect place to go to after seeing mama mia with my girlfriend. Perfect ambiance for a girl's night! read more

Quick glance: + fantastic selection of wines + wine available by glass, carafe, and bottle + regularly updated selection of wine + tasty food but (-) on the pricey side - small venue but (+) takes booking Full review: 10 Cases is known for buying 10 cases of wine at any given time so they can regularly update their selection. As a consequence of their model, one can have a glass, carafe or bottle of any of their wines in stock. The staff is also very knowledgeable about every wine on the menu. The venue (bistrot) is small, with only ten or so tables. Despite this, they do take booking, which is highly recommended. Otherwise, it has a small bar area (4-6 bar stools from memory) for couples deciding to imbibe or dine last minute, although early arrival is recommended. 10 Cases has a small menu, scribbled on the few chalkboards lining the walls of the bistro. The food is on the pricey side (although comparable to other restaurants in the region) but beautifully presented and very tasty indeed. The intimate setting mean you are a bit cramped in with other diners left, right, and all around, but somehow the acoustic didn't hamper good conversations. I highly recommend 10 Cases for a catch up with an old friend over (many glasses of) good wine. read more

Believe me when I say, I wanted to love this place, and there were points at which I was on the verge of believing that this love affair would actually happen. Let me give you a walk through of the evening's events. I booked this place for a dinner for two, we arrived slightly early and were sat at the bar soon after, we asked for a white wine suggestion and they came through spectacularly, allowing us to taste the wines beforehand too. As we were trying to decipher the menu dotted around the room on blackboards we were seated on a table at the side, and thank goodness for that. The restaurant is tiny and being seated in the middle would make me feel like I'm paying to be an obstacle. Having said that the lighting and buzz of the place worked for me. Onto entrees, I had to get the jamon - this was satisfying, nothing note-worthy and the meat wasn't dripping with oil from the aging process (which is a shame), it was jamon iberico, not the finest of aged jamon, but it sated me long enough for the soft shell crab and avocado with spicy mayo. This, for me, was undoubtedly the highlight of the evening, the soft shell crab was lightly battered, it was not oily and very crunchy, the finely chopped avocado was creamy and ripe, it contrasted the crunch and flavour of the crab perfectly, but we all know that this was a match that couldn't go wrong, the spicy mayo gave it a soft kick at the end to add acidity to the richness. And I would like to say the meal carried on as it begun, it would've earned a 5 star. Sadly, the mains were just not as great. I tried both the Grilled Squid, Peperonata and Black olive Salsa and the Lamb Sweetbreads, Mashed Potato and Wild Mushrooms with Grilled Chilli and a red wine jus and there were definitely merits to both, but nothing that blew me away. The Grilled Squid was mild and they were a bit shy on the seasoning, which would've brought out both the squid and the black olive flavour. Taken together the textures and flavours worked but going through the entire dish is is a bit wearisome. The flavours are not diverse enough to hold it's own for a mains. The lamb sweetbreads were a similiar story in the flavour department, but the sauce here was far too salty. I'm personally a fan of deep-fried sweetbreads and thought this would've worked better on top of the mash, otherwise the textures were a bit too much. I end as I began, I want to love The 10 cases, in truth, I still do. And to some extent, there are still bits I love, I wouldn't mind having wine and sharing another soft shell crab and avocado. But all that teasing might be all it amounts to. read more

We came here for dinner, but the restaurant was full. Lucky for us, the wine bar next door has 75% of the menu and we settled in. Our table was small for all the small plates we ordered (we had a round vs. square), but cozy at less than ten tables. There was a private dining room downstairs that had large windows overlooking the wine cellar. I loved being able to sample lots of different plates and tastes. We had olives and a cheese plate for nibbles, and for a bit more substance the fig, goat cheese and walnut salad (with arugula) and the fried soft shell crab. The salad was lovely, but the dish is not unique (sweet+cheese+a bit of green). The crab was incredible, get it. For wine, we tried La Tulipe a pleasant bright white wine, in honor of my friend from the Netherlands! Cute place, nice stop. Customers were Londoners (I always like going local vs. touristy, if possible!) read more

This place sounded amazing to begin with and it did not disappoint. My friend and I shared the cheese sampler plate with bread and the heirloom tomato salad. The wine we chose was a Syrah/Grenache blend from France and it was excellent and went amazing with the cheese. For dessert we had olive oil cake that was in a parfait with strawberries and custard. It was like a strawberry shortcake but with a denser cake but not super rich. It was excellent read more

Sometimes I forget how lucky I am to live, breathe and eat in London. The 10 Cases is so good it's practically a public service. Being a West End boy I've grown proficient at seeking out hidden gems in Soho and Covent Garden and The 10 Cases is a worthy addition to that list. The dark panelled pocket-box of a bistro is appropriately named for it's main draw, the rapidly rolling wine selection; 10 cases of 10 whites and 10 reds, when they're gone, they're gone. We sampled a light and jammy Chinon and a surprisingly good Austrian red. Both, like most of the list, pleasingly priced at £25-£30 and available by glass, bottle or carafe. We were a bottle to the good before arriving and immediately ploughed into a selection of their excellent small plates. You can go for starters and mains if you fancy, though there are generally only 3 big dishes at any one time. Excellent fresh bread (a £1.50 cover in case that kind of thing annoys) was a great soaker-upper of the reminants of buttery potted crab and a surprising (to us) foie gras en cocotte. Surprising only if you were expecting foie gras en croute, not having read the menu properly. Envisaging some form of butter pastry and forcefed liver combination, we were disappointed in the way that only the truly gluttonous could be. If you know your bistro dishes then you'd be expecting a pot poached egg in butter on a tiny, perfectly cooked slab of foie. You'd be right, but you probably wouldn't remember quite how wonderful this dish can be, because if you did, you'd be eating it now. Right now. Silk cooked in butter, served with butter... Steak hache, that bistro stalwart, wouldn't be a bad addition to the menu but other than that, it was pretty near perfect. The only slight fail for me was a deconstructed prawn cocktail. Fresh enough ingredients and the old skool styling delighted my guest but i didn't rate it as anything more than a dull assemblage. Thankfully we finished on an enormous pillowy chocolate mousse meant for sharers. Being one of the few desserts I have in my home cook repertoire I'm not sure it was entirely worth the £9.50 price tag, but as a bittersweet full stop to a sophisticated drinking session it was delicious. Service was excellent and sealed the deal. The owner and his bar based sidekick made an affable team. Recommendations were spot on, knowledge of their small list couldn't have been better and there was an easy welcome for everyone. Despite being slap bang in the tourist centre of the West End, The 10 Cases manages to be the local bistro you'd want to have on your street corner. read more

I really liked this place. I was at the Cave a Vin side which is a wine shop and eatery all in one. I am not sure the difference between the Cave and the Bistrot. We enjoyed some small plates--excellent artichoke salad and steak tartare and nice wine with a knowledgeable waiter. The atmosphere is cozy, warm and romantic with its brick, dark wood and candlelight--great for a winter's eve date. Only drawback--expensive!!!!! But I liked the atmosphere, food and wine so it was worth it. read more

Quaint, darkly-lit, little wine spot at Covent Garden. Nestled between wine racks the place has 6-8 tables at the most so make sure to make a reservation. Their charcuterie board was delightful with paper thin cuts of high-quality meats. The truffled polenta was exceptional as well creamy and crunchy, yumminess! The wine selection was extensive and our server Dani (Italian charming genteman) was beyond helpful in guiding us through our selection. The main dishes we tried (fregola and a risotto) were good not not exceptional, lacking flavors. Overall a near perfect experience! read more

The 10 Cases - Charcuterie board. - French Near Me - London, XGL

This place is SO CUTE!!!! I love their soft shell crab, fois gras en colcotte, steak tartare, cheese selection, wine selection, all you can eat bread. Definitely good for the price and it's so easy. Lovely friendly staff. The wine bar next door is super cute and cozy as well. IMO they have better white wine selection than red so that's kind of a minus... champagne selection is very limited, but hey if you like a good riesling or chablis, definitely give it a try! oh another minus: I wish the outside tables were not so close to the actual restaurant, though. It got a bit too smoky for me with all the diners smoking outside... read more

This was on track to be a good review until we experienced some poor service by our waitress. We had arrived at 7:30 and had 2 courses with wine. After the very quick two courses we declined dessert as we had not had a chance to digest our mains. The bill was then brought to us soon after, which usually only happens in Chinatown as they need quick turnover of tables to make money and least expected it at this place. At 8:45pm our waitress came over WITH the card machine even without us putting down a credit card card! It was not like we had been at the table for ages, it was only 1hr 15 mins!!! We were so annoyed and appalled with this and was forced to take my credit card out to pay for it. We decided to stay in our seats and digest our foods that we hadn't had the chance to digest due to the very quick course. At 9pm she returned to tell us to leave our tables, only an hour and a half after our original booking time! I've never experienced such bad service! Actually ruined a good night out. If they wanted us to leave at 9 they should have told us at the beginning they needed the table back after 1.5 hours. Will never return here again or recommend to anyone. read more

Absolute gem of a place in the otherwise touristy track of Covent Garden. Simple, uncomplicated, and with a small, but perfectly balanced menu, this place is a great place to stop by (early) for an after work glass of wine or two. They only buy 10 cases of each red and white and when they're gone, they're gone, so there's bound to always be something new to try. Also, they don't place an extortionate markup on the wine and even the food is sensibly priced (£5-6 for a small plate of smoked duck or grilled octopus, both of which were great). The downside is that the place is small (just 10 tables and half a dozen bar stools) but it does take reservations which is just as well as it gets very busy later in the week. Definitely a place worth going to. read more

I really liked this place. I didn't know when I went in that the concept was a wine list of 10 reds and 10 whites, 10 cases of each and when they ran out, the list was updated. Very cool....great selection. As for food, there are few items on the menu, but what I had was excellent. I had the mixed greens salad, which was just that -- mixed greens and vinaigrette, which was on the salad, but light, just how I like it. And then I had the whole rainbow trout, which was cooked perfectly -- moist, savory -- and a side of potatoes. It's a small place, but as the previous reviewer commented, they do the little things...there are hooks on the bar, the bread was fabulous and since I love radishes they were a welcome treat. I might very well be back there tomorrow night. read more

We had to make a choice that night: to go for a drink at some bar or to try this cute little wine place. We chose the latter, and soon bathed ourselves in cosy atmosphere. Delicious wine sent us straight to the Moon! Sophisticated place with 5 star service. We realised we made the right choice! read more

I stopped by at The 10 Cases on my way to the Poetry Cafe (http://www.qype.co.uk/place/99324-Poetry-Cafe-London ). I wasn't there too long, but I had a really good Riesling. The wine selection in general looked really interesting and good, and the guy at the bar seems to know something about wine. I haven't tried the food, but I'm very confident, that their food is delicious as well. read more

The idea is they only get 10 cases of each wine and when it's finished, it's finished. Wine selection is great as a result. Food is good too but it's hard to get a reservation in the restaurant area! read more

It's rare that you find a cozy, non-touristy and non-crowded restaurant to eat in a spot such as Covent Garden/Leicester Square. This place was suggested to me and I tried it with three of my best girlfriends- our first impression was really great and that's what set the vibe of this cosy little place for me. The restaurant/winery is quite small, with dim lighting, small tables packed together as to create a certain intimacy- without it being overwhelming. The dinner menu is quite short but the food is delicious. We were more impressed by the wine. You can order by glass or bottle and the staff is very helpful. We were very satisfied with our bottle of red wine and ordered another one by the time we were leaving. Overall, this place left me full, happy, tipsy, and glowing. The atmosphere is perfect both for a date but also as a cozy dinner spot with friends. Wouldn't say it's good for groups, though. I'll definitely stop by again. read more

Cosy place in the heart of Covent Garden, it has a charming bistro vibe. I loved the ambiance. This lovely place deserves a 5star review! What I like the most is their wine list, truly excellent selection, also the staff are very happy to recommend. Food is tasty and service is quick. read more

This place has amazing reviews...the actually was ok, and the service was not good at all, seemed way understaffed. While it wasn't a bad place, my first thoughts were it may be overrated a bit. read more

Great cozy bistro in covent garden area. Reasonably priced esp for London. Great wine selection and interesting seasonal menu! Would totally return read more

Still going strong - hence the new opening next door "Cave a Vin". Who would have thought that making your own toast and drinking it with cheese, prosciutto and a bottle of wine off their shelves would be a hit? Errr.....anyone with taste buds. read more

This restaurant is one of my favourite in Covent Garden. Always polite staff, brilliant food and fantastic wines!