
La Petite Auberge
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About La Petite Auberge
La Petite Auberge is a French restaurant at 283-284 Upper St in Islington, London, run as a traditional bistro. The menu opens with escargot, and the mains include steak and Civet du Lapin, a rabbit dish served in a mustard sauce. Fries come alongside the mains, and a lunch set is offered for daytime visits. Dogs are welcome with a prior reservation, provided they are quiet and well behaved, so guests can bring a pet along. Guests under 7 are not admitted after 5pm, which keeps evening tables for adults and older children.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention escargot, civet du lapin, lunch set deal and steak.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention escargot, civet du lapin, lunch set deal and steak.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the escargot, described as flavourful and melting in the mouth, with parsley butter and bread to mop it up. Close behind are the mains: steak cooked well, rabbit in a tarragon and whole grain mustard sauce, and a duck leg with crispy skin that falls apart easily. Two reviewers praise the fries or potato chips for their crunchy outside and soft centre. Two call the lunch set good value, and several describe a cosy, warm room with friendly staff who explained dietary options, plus a large choice of vegetarian dishes. The one mixed review found the French onion soup tasted mainly of onion, the green beans very crunchy, and the red wine sauce on the Boeuf Bourguignon hard to taste, though the mash was tasty. Desserts such as the creme brulee, tarte tatin with ice cream and a classic crepe draw praise, and one table found theirs so good they walked off the mains and came back later.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the escargot, described as flavourful and melting in the mouth, with parsley butter and bread to mop it up. Close behind are the mains: steak cooked well, rabbit in a tarragon and whole grain mustard sauce, and a duck leg with crispy skin that falls apart easily. Two reviewers praise the fries or potato chips for their crunchy outside and soft centre. Two call the lunch set good value, and several describe a cosy, warm room with friendly staff who explained dietary options, plus a large choice of vegetarian dishes. The one mixed review found the French onion soup tasted mainly of onion, the green beans very crunchy, and the red wine sauce on the Boeuf Bourguignon hard to taste, though the mash was tasty. Desserts such as the creme brulee, tarte tatin with ice cream and a classic crepe draw praise, and one table found theirs so good they walked off the mains and came back later.
Featured reviews
- Tracey Burfield
“What a delight to eat out at a restaurant with such amazing service. The meals were fresh, piping hot, and absolutely delicious. The escargot’s were cooked to perfection. Just melted in the mouth. The tarragon and whole grain mustard sauce complemented the Civet du Lapin (rabbit). The bonus was we could use the Taste card on most meals. Phone through to book if using this. Would I go again. Absolutely!”
- kieran mckenna
“This restaurant is super beautiful and so aesthetically pleasing. It gives such a strong French heart 🥰 Asim the manager is so wonderful he couldn’t do enough for us. The sun was shining and it was a beautiful day to be there. I loved the food and roast was good.”
- Daryl Monserrate
“Authentic French cuisine in London at an amazing value with their lunch set. A lovely interior that whisks you away from Islington and evokes a genuine classy feel. The escargot was flavourful and the parley butter was moreish with the bread to mop it all up. Up next, the croque madame was delightfully decadent and the fries had a perfect crispy exterior. The vinaigrette worked excellent to cut through the richness. Finally, the classic crepe rounded off a splendid lunch; simple yet superb!”
- Dan
“Beautiful French restaurant in the heart of London. The food was excellent, delicious steak and chicken mains and tasty cocktails. The lunch deal is fantastic value! Highly recommend. Insta: @restlessfork.ldn”
- Maria Litovchenko
“The dinner at La Petite Auberge was lovely! The food was very delicious! I especially appreciated a large selection of vegetarian dishes. The atmosphere was incredibly warm, welcoming, pleasant and relaxing. All of the staff were super attentive about dietary restrictions too. They didn't make us feel bad about them and came to us to explain it all very well which we really appreciated! It just made the whole evening just so much more enjoyable! Special shout-out to our waiter Hakan which service was impeccable!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Kindly note guests under the age of 7 are not permitted in La Petite Auberge after 5pm. Quiet and well behaved dogs allowed with prior reservation only. Traditional French Bistro”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible car park
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Location
Restaurants near La Petite Auberge
- Gallipoli Restaurant4.52,0680.1 miWheelchair accessible
outdoor seating area, large group bookings, meze selection
- The Great Chase4.52,3910.1 miWheelchair accessible
beef wellington, passionfruit dream mocktail, lamb roast
- Nando's Islington4.11,5430.2 mi
vegan imitator wrap, bottomless drinks machine, beanie burger
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Petite Auberge | 4.51,641 | — | escargot, civet du lapin, lunch set deal |
| Gallipoli RestaurantWheelchair accessible | 4.52,068 | 0.1 mi | outdoor seating area, large group bookings, meze selection |
| The Great ChaseWheelchair accessible | 4.52,391 | 0.1 mi | beef wellington, passionfruit dream mocktail, lamb roast |
| Nando's Islington | 4.11,543 | 0.2 mi | vegan imitator wrap, bottomless drinks machine, beanie burger |
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