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Café Lapérouse, London, Greater London

Café Lapérouse

4.2
4.2
12 Reviews
£41 and over
French

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2 people
11:30 PM
An all-day culinary experience brought to you from Paris.

Experience French elegance and culinary excellence at Café Lapérouse, the quintessence of French style nestled in the heart of one of London's most hospital landmarks, The Old War Office. This opulent café takes inspiration from the legendary navigator Lapérouse and the iconic flagship restaurant Lapérouse in Paris, transporting you to a world of refined sophistication.

Step inside Café Lapérouse today and its exquisite design, blending classic French aesthetics with contemporary elements and timeless luxury.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    020 3819 8800
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    For private event enquiries please contact our events manager, Lina, at madalina.cioinea@moma-selection.com
  • Neighborhood
    Charing Cross
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    A five minute walk from both Charing Cross & Embankment London Underground tube stations
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 12 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

12 Reviews
  1. Ben

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Just below average food, inattentive service and a premium price all presented in a beautiful venue.

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  2. Bruce

    London

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely location and views within the ORO courtyard. Decor pleasant, though the scallop shells above the circular bar look odd. Enthusiastic and pleasant service. Food of a good standard despite the distance to the kitchen - though certainly not Michelin * level. 15% SC included in the check, OK, but card machine prompting for a further large tip seemed less so.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Food & ambiance were amazing. Our Dover Sole were Brilliant. The best thing about the Cafe Laperouse is its STAFF. They are amazing, super helpful & friendly. Special shoutout / many thanks to Paula C & the Sommelier.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    London

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great, you would expect more form service, waiters are unbeknownst to the menu ranging from drinks to what consist each main plate item… ordered orange juice waiter said “we don’t serve juices here mam…” even though menu clearly states a whole set of options. For the end of it, or the big bang of this dinning was the fact 2 rats were roaming free throughout the venue with staff mostly ok with our rodents friends, to the extent I had to raise to a waiter to speak to manager and make him aware of the situation. Very pretty restaurant, well decorated and located, highly sought menu with lots of must haves, but with loads of room to improve.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    When i have arrived i was told that restaurant is busy with a party and my reservation is not valid due to mistake

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    London

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We went for a late lunch on a Thursday and it was pretty empty so the atmosphere was lacking. Oysters were so good very fresh. The decor is gorgeous! Think they just need more people inside, might be busier on a weekend though. Rum baba was tasty but too boozy for my liking!
    Café LapérouseResponded on June 21, 2024
    Hello, Thank you for sharing your great review of our restaurant! We're delighted to hear your kind words about our oysters and decor. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon, aiming for that perfect 5-star experience & atmosphere next time! Cafe Laperouse

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Orlando

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful location. Top notch service, and friendly staff. Smaller menu but good food. Drinks very expensive but good.
    Café LapérouseResponded on March 5, 2024
    Hello, We appreciate your time in sharing a fantastic 5-star review for our restaurant! It's great to hear your kind words about our staff and food. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! Cafe Laperouse

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We have booked salon laperouse but instead we were sitting in the other area. The food was ok, though overall experience wasnt pleasant.
    Café LapérouseResponded on March 1, 2024
    Hello, We are deeply sorry to hear about your unsatisfactory experience at our restaurant and would appreciate the opportunity to better understand and address them. Kindly reach out to us so we can discuss your feedback in more detail. We value your input and look forward to the chance to make amends. Cafe Laperouse London

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    London

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting and attentive service, transported to Paris for the evening in the most decadent of surroundings. It is expensive but the over all experience makes it highly worthwhile. Highly recommend.
    Café LapérouseResponded on February 17, 2024
    Hello, Thank you for the glowing review! We're thrilled to hear your kind words about our service and setting ✨ We look forward to seeing you again soon. Cafe Laperouse

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  10. pauls

    VIP

    London

    19 reviews

    2.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overpriced and service was lacking. The potato caviar was terrible, underseasoned and the caviar tasted of nothing, for £68 we expected more. I think they still need to find their feet. Perhaps that will happen soon.
    Café LapérouseResponded on February 17, 2024
    Hello Pauls, We thank you for taking the time to write a review and are deeply sorry to hear about your unsatisfactory experience at our restaurant. Your feedback is invaluable, and we are committed to improving our services and hope to have the opportunity to provide a better experience in the future. Cafe Laperouse

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FAQs

Café Lapérouse is rated 4.2 stars by 12 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:30 PM
Google Map for Café Lapérouse

Whitehall, London, Greater London SW1A 2EU

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Charing Cross
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    A five minute walk from both Charing Cross & Embankment London Underground tube stations
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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