Cafe Rouge Kingsway

Cafe Rouge Kingsway reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

1. CH

   ChristopherH

   Berkshire1 review

   4.0

   Dined on April 21, 2018

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   This was a pre-theatre meal for a family party including two children. The food was good and the menu had something for everyone. The overall service was good, but quite slow - having arrived at 5.15 (pre-booked) it took till 6pm to get starters, and we had insufficient time for deserts! We were able to use a gourmet card so it was very good value, but even without it would have been good value.
   

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   VivianT

   Newcastle6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 21, 2018

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Went for a pre theatre meal. Were pleasantly surprised at how tasty and substantial the food was. Even more surprised at the reasonable cost for a central London restaurant.
   

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   Foodie

   Caribbean41 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 23, 2018

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   We met some friends for a pre-theatre bite (though we didn't use that menu). It was bitterly cold and there was no problem getting a table whilst we waited for them to arrive. Good choice of entrees and the wine arrived very quickly. The food is obviously not gastronomy (and not those prices either) but is great for this kind og fairly quick mid-week meal. If you are eating at lunchtime or evening, it is probably a good idea to book , as it was pretty full by the time we left
   

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   SaraT

   Hertfordshire2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on December 15, 2017

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was quite good but the service was slow. We had to cancel the order for our puddings because they took so long and we had theatre tickets.
   

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   London1 review

   4.0

   Dined on December 2, 2017

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   We went here as a get together. Was a nice eve Staff (managers)struggled to manage the pre theatre rush French woman shouting screaming at staff thinking this would help, it just made her look unprofessional and not very good at her job. She was also rude to them in front of customers which is a pet hate of mine and wrong. Our waitress and waiter however were great! Good for a quick bite, food ok.
   

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   Kath61 VIP

   London88 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on October 20, 2017

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a lovely meal at cafe rouge. We had a 40per cent off voucher for main dishes. Service was good and we were not rushed between courses. Portions were good for both the coq au vin and beef bourgignon. We will return
   

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   rubioandaluz

   London15 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on September 22, 2017

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Tried and tested fab restaurant.
   

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   VivMou

   London89 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on September 14, 2017

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   This Cafe Rouge is located in the prime area of central london but surprisingly the restaurant was very quiet. Food is just average or below average given the price tags. Fortunately we got 2 special offers, one with Amex and another one from voucher cloud, we actually paid only 40% of the total bill. Not impressed with the escargot starter. The first time it came, there wasnt any escargot under the thick layer of breadcrumbs. Attitute of the waiter was defensive and denied any wrongdoing and left. Not until I tipped over the whole dish and showed it to him, he realised the problem and brought it back to the kitchen. It took me over 10min to get his attention and to come back to my table. The manager offered her sincerely apology and served a new escargot dish to my table. It was disappointing because the escargots were all cooked dry, tasteless and chewy. As for the mains, we ordered steaks and duck leg and they were just OK. Duck leg was cooked too dry again.
   

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   NWdine

   London61 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on July 29, 2017

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Cafe Rouge good value set menu for two courses food all excellent albeit portion sizes a little on the small side. Meal for 5 with three course plus drinks came to around £105 on Saturday evening good location close to Holborn tube. i
   

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Surrey1 review

    4.0

    Dined on July 11, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3

    Although booking on line and receiving an acknowledgement name was not recorded as booked. Further was not allowed to order a bottle of wine if I proposed to take bottle home if not all drunk at table
    

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