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Mon Plaisir, London,

Mon Plaisir

4.3 (4158)
£26 to £40
French
19 - 21 Monmouth Street, London, WC2H 9DD

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Mon Plaisir

4.3
£26 to £40
French
Covent Garden

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood 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
    Mon–Fri 12:00–21:15 Sat 09:00–09:15 Sun 09:00–16:00
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Area
    Covent Garden
  • Cross Street
    Shaftsberry Avenue, Charring Cross Road, Neal Street, Seven Dials
  • Parking Details
    NCP car parkMeters
  • Public transport
    Tottenham court Road, Leicester Square, Covent Garden tube stations
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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Reviews

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4.3

4.3
(4158)
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mon Plaisir offers "excellent authentic French food" and a cozy, traditional atmosphere reminiscent of a "little part of France in the heart of London." Guests praise the "wonderful staff" and generous portions. Despite occasional reports of slow service and pricing concerns, it remains a cherished dining spot for many loyal patrons.
4,158 Reviews
  1. Helen

    London3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I’ve been eating at Mon Plaisir for over30 years and have always loved it. It was disappointing; this time. No excuse for AI menus; just awful. They were understaffed and under informed. The staff tried their best but obviously hadn’t been properly trained. I would expect excellent knowledgeable service from such an established restaurant. Places can’t afford to be less than excellent at the moment. The food was good but not great. Not sure I’ll come back again sadly.

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  2. Keith

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 16 October 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    First visited MP in 1968 and several times since when on vacation in UK,Although the food quality has generally been maintained am sorry to say not the original ambiance

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  3. bruce

    London10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 9 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely lunch with friends. Just left to enjoy our time there, not rushed but well looked after. The food was good and the wine super the frites could have hotter and crisper but that apart highly recommended.

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  4. Brian Gold

    London41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved it. We had a lovely lunch and the food was terrific.

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  5. Carolyn

    London4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 23 September 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Not the same old place as under former ownership. The food was good but no specials available and really very expensive. The waitress was sweet but her English not good enough for the role. Front of house welcome was a bit average. Only one other table taken so not much ambience. Does not go above and beyond as it used to.

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  6. Michelle

    London18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant for a late night meal. Great ambience , we had lemon sole and cod the portion sizes were very generous

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  7. ken

    London2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 22 September 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    food and table service excellent. toilets were disgusting

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  8. Tony

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, as always. (Been here before). What more can I say?

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  9. Pete

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent authentic French food with wonderful staff. Lovely small restaurant with a cool manual dumb waiter.

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  10. Stephen

    Kent3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 12 September 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Slightly disappointed in the food this time, after years of visiting Mon Plaisir. Also I now see from the receipt that we were overcharged slightly: we ordered two sirloin steaks (which is what we received) but were charged for one sirloin and one rib-eye for some reason (I know, I should have checked at the time...). The service was good but the bill, with admittedly one bottle of fairly cheap red wine, was eye-watering.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00–21:15 Sat 09:00–09:15 Sun 09:00–16:00
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Area
    Covent Garden
  • Cross Street
    Shaftsberry Avenue, Charring Cross Road, Neal Street, Seven Dials
  • Parking Details
    NCP car parkMeters
  • Public transport
    Tottenham court Road, Leicester Square, Covent Garden tube stations
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

FAQs

Yes, Mon Plaisir offers a Lunch & Pre-Theatre fixed-price menu with one, two or three courses and a complimentary 100ml glass of bubbly as listed.

Yes, Mon Plaisir's cosy, intimate rooms, classic French atmosphere and repeated celebratory visits make it a lovely choice for a special evening.

Yes, Mon Plaisir's menus include clearly labelled vegan and vegetarian dishes (for example the Salade de Quinoa and the Vegan section's Lasagne de Courgettes and Risotto Aux Champignons Sauvages), and staff have handled individual gluten-free requests on occasion.

Guests frequently report generous portions, several reviews note chunky or huge portion sizes on mains and specials.

Smart casual is the guide at Mon Plaisir, aim for polished, comfortable clothes; many guests dress up a touch for celebratory dinners and pre‑theatre nights.

The Gratinée à L'Oignon (traditional French onion soup) is a recurring favourite at Mon Plaisir, it's on the menu and several guests single out the onion soup as excellent.

Mon Plaisir feels like a cosy, intimate French bistro, the owner description highlights authentic French artefacts and a pewter‑topped bar, while guests praise the warm, classic French atmosphere with gentle background music and several small, private dining areas.

Yes, the drinks list is extensive, with sparkling and still wines, a wide red and white list, classic cocktails, spirits by measure, and bottled beers and ciders.

Yes, families and multi‑generational groups are welcome, and guests report bringing children and celebrating family occasions here.

Mon Plaisir is especially pleasant for an early pre-theatre dinner, the set Lunch & Pre-Theatre menu is designed for that, and guests praise it for value and a smooth meal; Sunday evenings also tend to be quieter.

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Mon Plaisir

4.3
£26 to £40
French
Covent Garden

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
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