Le Café du Marché London

Le Cafe du Marche is an independent French restaurant located in Clerkenwell, London, established in 1986. It offers a rustic dining experience complemented by live jazz music every evening.

The menu features a variety of provincial French dishes made with fresh, seasonal ingredients, including daily specials and classic favorites.

The restaurant is housed in a historic building, maintaining its original features, and aims to provide a charming escape into rural France.

Information sourced from restaurant website and may be subject to change.

Menu

La soupe du jourPrice not Shown
A daily soup made from fresh seasonal ingredients.
Allergens: None detected, Plant Based: Yes, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 350

La soupe de poissonPrice not Shown
A traditional fish soup, rich in flavour and served with crusty bread.
Allergens: Fish, Wheat/Gluten, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 350

Moules a la cidre et à la crèmePrice not Shown
Mussels cooked in cider and cream, served with crusty bread.
Allergens: Milk/Dairy, Molluscs, Shellfish/Crustaceans, Sulphites/Sulfites, Wheat/Gluten, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 350

Grilled octopus, lentil salad, salsa verdePrice not Shown
Tender grilled octopus served on a bed of lentil salad with a vibrant salsa verde.
Allergens: Molluscs, Shellfish/Crustaceans, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 162

Charcuterie, celeriac remoulade, cornichonsPrice not Shown
A selection of cured meats served with celeriac remoulade and pickles.
Allergens: Celery, Sulphites/Sulfites, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 385

Avocado and pomegranate salad with fetaPrice not Shown
A refreshing salad featuring creamy avocado, pomegranate seeds, and feta cheese.
Allergens: Milk/Dairy, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 261

Grilled crottin, figs and walnut with honey, frisée saladPrice not Shown
Grilled goat cheese served with figs, walnuts, honey, and frisée salad.
Allergens: Milk/Dairy, Tree Nuts, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 162

Le plat du jourPrice not Shown
The chef’s special of the day, featuring seasonal ingredients.
Allergens: None detected, Plant Based: Yes, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 350

Le poisson selon le marchéPrice not Shown
Fresh fish of the day, prepared according to market availability.
Allergens: Fish, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 350

Roast belly pork, honey roast plum, spinach and chickpea, red wine saucePrice not Shown
Succulent roast belly pork served with honey-roasted plums, spinach, and chickpeas in a red wine sauce.
Allergens: Sulphites/Sulfites, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 350

Pastilla of chestnut mushroom and courgette, harissa, lemon yoghurtPrice not Shown
A pastry filled with chestnut mushrooms and courgettes, served with harissa and lemon yoghurt.
Allergens: Milk/Dairy, Tree Nuts, Wheat/Gluten, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 350

Hake fillet, ratatouille and tapenadePrice not Shown
Pan-seared hake fillet served with ratatouille and a side of tapenade.
Allergens: None detected, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 105

Côte de bœuf for two, sauce béarnaise (£19 supplement)Price not Shown
A sharing côte de bœuf served with a rich béarnaise sauce.
Allergens: Eggs, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 1330

Rack of lamb for two, wild mushrooms in garlic butter, madeira saucePrice not Shown
Tender rack of lamb served with wild mushrooms in garlic butter and madeira sauce, accompanied by dauphinoise potatoes and tenderstem broccoli.
Allergens: Milk/Dairy, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 997

Les desserts du jourPrice not Shown
A selection of daily desserts made from seasonal ingredients.
Allergens: None detected, Plant Based: Yes, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 350

La tarte du jourPrice not Shown
The chef’s special tart of the day, featuring seasonal fruits.
Allergens: None detected, Plant Based: Yes, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 350

Sorbet ou glacePrice not Shown
A choice of refreshing sorbet or creamy ice cream.
Allergens: Milk/Dairy, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 290

Chocolate truffles€4.00
Decadent chocolate truffles, rich and indulgent.
Allergens: None detected, Plant Based: Yes, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 455

Les fromages (£6 supplement)Price not Shown
A selection of cheeses served with apple chutney.
Allergens: Milk/Dairy, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 350

Most restaurants charge a small cover charge (~€1–3 per person)

Categories: French, Seafood, Vegetarian, Desserts
Allergens: None detected, Plant Based: Yes, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 350

Menu Source: Restaurant Website PDF
Allergens: None detected, Plant Based: Yes, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 350

Menu Date: August, 2025

Dietary & Allergen Information: Please be aware that our dish analysis is powered by AI and may contain errors. Always check with your server before ordering.

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