Cafe Des Amis restaurant and product information

Cafe Des Amis Restaurant, London - revamped French darling of the Garden - a la carte dining

It's hard to believe that this gem of a French bistro has been delighting diners for over two decades now. As such, Café Des Amis has become one of the oldest restaurants in Covent Garden.

Recently revamped, this new and improved reincarnation is a glowingly chic brasserie and wine bar. The restaurant has kept its popular summer terrace, still heated on cooler days, and regulars still flock to enjoy the secluded al fresco eating.

The modern French menu is an object of desire and those having a glass or two fall in love the wine list - French by character but not overlooking the wonders of the New World.

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Staff pick

Next door to the Royal Opera House, this is a must for anyone going there, to nearby Joseph at the New London, and all other Covent Garden theatres. It's a busy, fun restaurant with a real buzz to it. The food is sophisticated without being fussy, and is attractively presented. My friend recommended the duck, which was the best he'd ever had (and he's from Canada, where they eat plenty of them), while I had a great fillet steak. Our starters had been equally good - especially the gammon hock and foie gras terrine, and the wine list was cosmopolitan and reasonably priced. Great fun.

Paul Webb - Theatre Critic

Details

• Á la carte dining
• Lunch and dinner: Monday - Saturday
• A discretionary service charge of 12.5% will be added to your bill

Please note: lastminute.com cannot guarantee al fresco tables, which are subject to availability. To confirm an outside table, contact the restaurant after you've made your booking. Contact details can be found on your confirmation email.

The meal
This is a sample menu and may be subject to changes

• Asparagus and cauliflower cream soup
• Seared chicken livers, raspberry vinegar, lambs lettuce
• Cornish crab and avocado salad, pink grapefruit dressing
• Poached smoked haddock, crushed new potatoes, fried egg, pommery mustard beurre blanc
• Roast duck breast, honey and soy sauce, red cabbage fondue with pancetta and granny Smith
• Roast rack of lamp herb crust, vegetable tian mille feuille

Please inform the waiter for any food allergies

Essential information

• Nearest station: Covent Garden
• Average cheque £25 per person
• All major credit cards accepted
• 24 hrs cancellation notice is required or the restaurant may charge up to £10 per person cancellation fee
• Please note: This is a non-smoking restaurant