RestaurantsLondonCovent GardenWC2

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Summary

£62
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

A “Covent Garden staple” for 33 years, this “bustling French bistro with packed tables but speedy service” serves “good-value, reliably cooked traditional Gallic fare” that belies its somewhat touristy looks. Top Tip – “a wide-ranging menu and the set menus and special deals add to its appeal; and it’s a good choice for families with children”.

Summary

£57
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This “old-fashioned” Gallic brasserie has served “wonderfully consistent French fayre” “right in the middle of Covent Garden” for more than 30 years. It’s “great fun with very decent food for the price given the area”, with a “cheap, cheerful and reliable” prix-fixe menu for pre- or post-theatre dining.

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£53
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

In the tourist hell of Covent Garden, this traditional brasserie is easily missed but worth remembering for a “cheap ’n’ cheerful” bite. Even those who say “it’s not too inspiring” feel it’s “hard to fault for a speedy pre-theatre meal”: “just like half the brasseries in France – classic dishes, realisation can be mediocre, but very reasonably priced”.

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40 Wellington St, London, WC2E 7BD

Restaurant details

Highchair,Menu
36, 70
No dress code
145

Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Pudding
£12.90 £23.50 £6.95
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £24.95
Filter Coffee £3.25
Extras  
Bread £0.00
Service 12.50%
40 Wellington St, London, WC2E 7BD
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Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑11 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑11 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑11 pm
Thursday12 pm‑11 pm
Friday12 pm‑11:30 pm
Saturday12 pm‑11:30 pm
Sunday12 pm‑10 pm

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