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Mon Plaisir, London,

Mon Plaisir

4.5
4.5
4193 Reviews
£26 to £40
French

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 25 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Take a stroll down Monmouth Street, London and you'll discover a little piece of England that will remain forever French. Mon Plaisir, London's oldest Family run French Restaurant, has been a purveyor of the finest French cuisine for over half a century. The entente cordial hits you as you enter, and the French atmosphere is as thick as the waiters French accents. You'll find yourself surround by wonderfully original French artefacts, you could find yourself leaning against the pewter topped bar which once graced the lounge of a Lyonnais brothel.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:15 pm closed Sun 12:00 pm–9:15 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7240 3757
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We accommodate for private events up to 25 people seated in one of our private room.
  • Neighborhood
    Covent Garden
  • Cross street
    Shaftsberry Avenue, Charring Cross Road, Neal Street, Seven Dials
  • Parking details
    NCP car parkMeters
  • Public transit
    Tottenham court Road, Leicester Square, Covent Garden tube stations
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,193 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mon Plaisir offers a charming and authentic French dining experience in London's West End. Known for its "excellent food" and "friendly service," this unpretentious gem captures the essence of a Parisian bistro. Enjoy classic French dishes, a welcoming atmosphere, and a touch of nostalgia that keeps guests returning for decades.

4,193 Reviews
  1. Elliot

    VIP

    New York City

    176 reviews

    5.0

    176 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a return visit for us. We really like the food and atmosphere here. The escalope of veal was particularly delicious. Please do get a better Côtes du Rhône. The current one is not particularly good.

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  2. Paul

    London

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Much busier than the times we usually dine here so we got to try the upstairs room which is lovely though fairly inaccessible (stairs). Everything was as tasty and beautifully presented as usual. A very nice experience.

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  3. Mark

    VIP

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As good as I remembered - steak could have been a little better but lovely service and ambience

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  4. Anthony

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good authentic French restaurant, good atmosphere with good food and service. Great cheese board.

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  5. Douglas

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and friendly service but an average of over£30 for a main course is a bit steep. Limited choice on the lunch and theatre menu.

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  6. Robin

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My first visit to Mon Plaisir for over 20 years! Quite pricey, but not more than one would expect from a good French restaurant in central London. The food was lovely and the service was really friendly and efficient. My dining companion was my nephew, and he thoroughly enjoyed the meal. I would strongly recommend Mon Plaisir for a very civilised pre-theatre meal.

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  7. Ryan

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    amazing meal, lovely staff- extremely accommodating, even for a 2 1/2 year old in a buggy!

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  8. samantha

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was truly amazing!! Food was fantastic. Atmosphere so enjoyable Perfect location for the theatre . Been so many times and never disappointed!! Even got to speak French. See you soon. !!!

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  9. martin

    London

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Business lunch. Restaurant was not busy but it still felt very 'intimate' (note: only half the restaurant was open due to low number of diners) Food was very good, onion soup was on point, pork in cream and mushroom sauce was delicious and a huge portion. My colleague had the goats cheese/beetroot salad served with no beetroot! This was quickly and apologetically rectified. Her sea bream was good but a small portion size compared to my pork loin. The french peas with bacon and cream took me back to my days in Paris!! Service was good. Importantly, nobody rushed us to vacate the table ( a modern dining curse) and interestingly the bill was presented with NO automatic service charge (again refreshing!!). If you love all things French this is a good place to eat and if you've the time, an aperitif at Le Beaujolais in Litchfield Street ( 5 mins walk away) we complete your Francophile urges.

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  10. Laura

    London

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We booked for a pre-theatre dinner 2 or 3 courses. The menu choice was good value however as a gluten free person there were no options on the dessert and I had to negotiate to be able to have an alternative dessert. I did check the menu beforehand and notified the restaurant i was GF so it was a shame and slightly awkward for all the table that I had to have these discussions. The restaurant is charming in a traditional french way but a little tired looking and it would have been nice if they’d played some background music for atmosphere. The service was good but a little slow getting out of the restaurant on time for our show.

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Mon Plaisir is rated 4.5 stars by 4193 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for Mon Plaisir

19 - 21 Monmouth Street, London, WC2H 9DD

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Shaftsberry Avenue, Charring Cross Road, Neal Street, Seven Dials
  • Neighborhood
    Covent Garden
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:15 pm closed Sun 12:00 pm–9:15 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    NCP car parkMeters
  • Public transit
    Tottenham court Road, Leicester Square, Covent Garden tube stations
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    020 7240 3757
  • Private party facilities
    We accommodate for private events up to 25 people seated in one of our private room.
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