Casse-Croute in Southwark

We really enjoyed every single dish! Especially beef Wellington. House red wine was lovely as well. Casserole Croute restaurant is cozy, it reminds so many places in France! We will definitely be back and recommend to friends!

What a fantastic meal. Absolutely faultless. Intimate french bistrot with a daily changing menu.

What a great find this was Once inside its like been in a restaurant in France Menu choice was limited which I find is perfect Daily specials board Food and wine were tip top

The food was good but some small touches could've made the experience even better such as menus in french and English as well as the fish being de-boned.

Lovely little bistro minutes away from London Bridge station. Great food and wine! Really authentic french experience 😊👍

Authentic french food. The flavours without the fuss. Loves it.

The food was generally very good although I was disappointed by the desert. The atmosphere is nice and cozy. Definitely on the pricier side but I would say the food deserves the price tag. However in the context of that price, while the service is fine, the 15% service charge left a bit of a sour taste at the end of the meal.

Lovely atmosphere and love the old school feeling and having to call and make a booking etc. As the menu changes I suppose it really depends on when you go how happy you will be. We weren’t overly impressed with tonights selection but have friends who have gone and had the beef wellington and said that it was to die for. So I think it can be hit and miss due to the menu selection

Good overall experience and great service. The issue was the lack of options left on the menu. Little surprised as we arrived at 8:15 to find even on the tiny menu things had run out. Would recommend getting there earlier in the evening. Cassoulet was excellent. Cheese selection was OK, was hoping for ripe gooey cheese but not the case. Would I go again, definitely but I would go earlier.

Delicious and lovely atmosphere

Friendly staff, cosy restaurant. The beef wellington was a little rare for me.

At least fourth time of visiting. I have just noticed either the chef changed or the seasonal menu is not the best this time (September 2024). Absolutely very French and nice take on the courses. Note the portions are quite big. Reserve beforehand or low chance finding a table.

Delicious food, great service. What I particularly appreciated was that they serve wine by the glass at the same price per glass as by the 500ml carafe or 750ml bottle.

Loved this place! Felt like we stepped out of London into Paris. Everything here reinstated my love for classic French cuisine. Especially liked the mushroom starter and pork mains.

Absolument délicieux. Charming restaurant with excellent service. If you want authentic French cuisine in a delightful and quaint restaurant. Come here!

Had a lovely meal at this French restaurant, it brought back happy memories of our recent holiday in France.

Sublime. Simply the most authentic French dining experience outside of France itself, seriously impressed with this absolute gem. Short menu (no bad thing) and sensational wine list. 10/10

Small cosy restaurant. Food was pretty good. I wouldn’t say it’s 100% authentic French cuisine. Menu very limited choices. Service was very average. Hard to justify 15% service charge when more high end restaurants only charge 12.5%.

Really lovely, cosy French restaurant in Bermondsey! Food was super authentic, and I liked how there was a small menu. However limited vegetarian options.

Proper french place, the menu changes daily and the food is great. They have a very generous and affordable serving of rillette de porc, great for apéro.

Disappointing Experience While the food was excellent, the service left much to be desired. I requested my £30 steak to be cooked medium instead of medium rare, but the chef refused. It’s frustrating to encounter such inflexibility, especially at these prices. Good food, but poor service and attitude. I won’t be returning.

Amazing little restaurant! Food was delicious, they adapted the plate for me since I don’t eat red meat. And it was simply great. Wine selection is also very good.

Beef filet en croute was the highlight!

Food was genuinely very delicious but the service was disappointing. We waited over 30 minutes for 2 beers and a wine and when the bill came, we noticed we had been overcharged for items we hadn’t ordered.

We happened upon this place through a recommendation. We had an excellent meal. The staff were the right side of attentive and knowledgeable yet not over bearing and the food, atmosphere and wine were excellent. We'll be back for sure.

Great local restaurant with beautiful and hardy French food. And great waitstaff!

The venue is lovely and the atmosphere wonderful. Wanted to come here for years. There were three of us. All loved our starters. Two of the mains (monkfish and bavette steak) were great. Duck cassoulet was poor. Very tough to the extent that I gave up trying to remove the meat from the bone. Desserts were brilliant. Overall I'd say that the vibe is good but the sister restaurant, Pique Nique, does better food.

Visited on a Tuesday and had an early evening meal. First impressions were good - felt like an authentic French eatery with the battered bar for people who just want a glass of red or espresso. We got a snug table near the street from where we could see the famous black board. Chose Fish soup for a starter which was excellent - packed full of flavour - not too heavy but equally no mistaking the garlic, pepper and stock. The main course was disappointing in comparison though - another fish dish but it wasn't quite hot (or tasty) enough to justify the price tag. I believe that if it were to take itself a bit more seriously, and do away with some of the indifference (not a bad thing per se but feels like it's getting in the way of a really great customer experience here) Casse Croute could be a 5 out of 5. But at the moment, it's a 4 for food and a 4 for service. Shame, because it feels like a really good restaurant is trying to break out from behind that long wooden counter.

Food is objectively excellent. The lamb was superb, as the fish. Outstanding mushrooms. Prices are on the high side. This plus a 15% service charge (unreasonably high) makes it not really worth it for everyday dining.

I was taken .by a friend .the food was lovely Very nicely presented .service was excellent It’s a nice cosy place Even tho the menu is in French the staff are more than happy to translate . It’s not too far from London Bridge It’s only telephone bookings

Hateful tone on the phone. I've been trying to call for a week, at the times indicated on the answering machine, only to be told that reservations only open a month before the date. It's not complicated to indicate it on said answering machine, or even on the site? But no, and then it was made clear to me that if it wasn't me who came, another customer would come in my place. Well, my goodness! Good luck to them.

Evening with friends, they took me to this wonderful restaurant (thanks guys!). Everything was really excellent, from the marinated fish starter to the meat (entrecôte) served with potatoes in a small pan - amazing!! For dessert, roasted apricots with sablé biscuit and white cheese jelly on top... all incredibly good and we split it because we were really full as the portions are generous. Things to know: the place is small so book in advance, the portions are reasonable, the food is excellent and the price is right (I spent just over £50). The excellent Sébastien who served us is half French... and half from Biella (!) in case you feel like speaking in Italian!

We had a fantastic experience here, the food was delicious and the service was incredible. Visiting London we try to go to new places every time but it will be hard to not return here.

Best French food in london - small, traditional aesthetic, service with a smile and excellent food (steak and gratin)!

By far the best restaurant on Bermondsey street! I love the changing menu and the ingredients are so fresh. I thoroughly enjoyed the duck and chouchou chocolat. The charcuterie is delicious too. Unfortunately the waiter wasn’t the best; forgetful and impatient (makes it more authentic perhaps? 😂) but overall an excellent experience.

Absolutely LOVED this place. Very authentic, menu changes daily based on fresh produce. Menu is fully in French but the staff will tell you what it is. Only few options for starters, mains and desserts. My favourites were: Lamb shoulder, Crepe Suzette

Classic French bistro📍Casse-Croûte on #bermondseystreet that ice wanted to go to for the longest! Rich flavourful classic French dishes served in huge portions! With a daily changing menu you really don’t know what you’re gonna get. Dishes were heavily seasoned and delicious. Restaurant is #dogfriendly which is always a bonus in my book. Service was fine. #frenchfood #frenchbistro #londoneats #londonfoodie #london #londonrestaurant #localrestaurant #localbusiness #foodie

Sensational! Really good food, good portions and lovely service team. The potato dauphinoise and white/dark chocolate crepe were unforgettable! Chicken breast was a little dry and the salmon starter lacked variety however overall good flavours throughout. Will definitely come back as they change their menu everyday 😊

Like this French family style bistro very much ❤️

Great beef (what we would call a Wellington filet). Super yummy.

Awesome experience. Very tasty beef and deserts. Strongly recommended

New menu all the time and the food is always amazing. If you’re in the mood for French food around Bermondsey this place is lovely! Definitely recommend booking ahead.

Fantastic food, can’t overstate it

Came here for a friend's birthday dinner as she is a fan of French cuisine. It was on my list for a while as I had heard how good their food was supposed to be and also knew that it's hard to book a table so I advised my friends to book early. We managed to get a table outside for 6pm on a Saturday and thankfully it was really good weather too. The service was fantastic although they are extremely short staffed. They maintained their professionalism throughout the evening, even making jokes with us and making sure we knew what was on the menu and explained very clearly what each menu item meant in French. We decided to go with a garlic yoghurt dip with bread and then a ham and cheese puff pastry as starters and they were both fantastic. The dip was refreshing and savoury and the bread was grilled to perfection, super crunchy. I loved the puff pastry too which was flaky and the cheese was so rich. For mains, we went for the onglet with gratin and the sea bass to share. The onglet was really tender and flavourful and the potato gratin was so yummy. Sea bass on the other hand was rather average. My friend made a special request with the restaurant and they very nicely put a candle on top of some almond butter financiers and they were delicious. Overall, it's an absolutely fantastic experience with very good food. I will definitely come back again to try the beef wellington next time (it wasn't stated on the menu so we had assumed that they weren't selling for the day).

The food and staff were incredible. The menu changes every day but we had the lobster ravioli, snails in pastry, the lamb, Guinea fowl and duck. Followed by the apricots and rhubarb desserts. We went with the wine and champagne that was recommended and the barista definitely knew his pairings! I would recommend going at lunch time, as you have a much more relaxed atmosphere and can take your time, as dinner gets a little busy.

Super nice french place in Bermondsey. Food is tasty and the ambience lovely. Cool galleries all around an all in all beautiful experience. If planning for a larger group since it is quiet small you´d rather reservate. Thx

We’d like to keep Casse-Croûte for ourselves so the food and atmosphere are so good and special. Highly recommended. The whole experience is close to perfection, if it was not about the reservation system (please go for online booking !)

Really nice venue, cozy and nice Parisian atmosphere in London, nearby London Bridge station. They don’t do online booking, just by phone but for sure we will return many times. The food is awesome, very tasty and well presented. The staff is really friendly and explain all the menu and specials of the day. They have a nice selection of wine too. Affordable price for the high quality of food they serve. We highly recommend this restaurant and definitely we will return many times. Really happy with our choices too.

Really good, well flavoured French delights in this intimate, friendly restaurant. Food was excellent and service was typically French. Was a great meal

The environment and service were excellent, cozy atmosphere and friendly staffs. However, the food actually disappointed me. I ordered the Cod fish, they are overcooked, and the sauce is lack of the layers of taste, which I didn’t expect to eat.

Great food and great atmosphere. Staff were extremely helpful and went out of their way to accommodate us. Highly recommend

Great place. A stroll from Borough Mkt

A brilliantly traditional French restaurant nestled in the heart of London. Feels like a step back in time, in the best way possible. The food was deliciously rich and there was enough for me to leave with a full belly, and I eat a lot! Would definitely recommend.

Charming little restaurant serving limited but tasty range of French fare near London Bridge.

The food was great! The ambience was great! The service was great!. Near the Fashion and Textile Museum we found this wonderful French restaurant. Our friend Sue has a lot of experience of French restaurants (she went every year to France). She loved this place - so typically French she said. The menu changes every day. The food was delicious. We saw the fresh rhubarb arrive but sadly didn't have time for the Rhubarb Pie. Must go back soon whilst it is in season.

The quality of food was beyond excellent. It's slightly on the pricier end, but is well worth the visit.

best french I had in London , tried different dishes on my each visits , all of them were decent .

An absolute gem of a French restaurant! Great ambiance and efficient friendly service. You will need to make a reservation as this is a popular restaurant, for good reason! Excellent daily menu with fresh seasonal French dishes, beautifully presented and with great flavours. Some interesting wines and cheeses too. Portions are sensible and we enjoyed an excellent 3 course meal. The fish tartare was superb as was the asparagus with poached egg on creamy asparagus froth were served with delicious French bread. The stuffed rabbit leg on vegetables was divine, as was the Skate. We washed it down with a very civilised white Abymes wine as recommended. Mousee Choco with Breton biscuits was richly divine. The ice cream with strawberries was delicious. We shall return! It is a great find and well deserving of its reputation.

Amazing food and lovely service! Will be back!

The boeuf en croute was fantastic, and the pistachio millefeuille delightful - both portions large enough that we didn't miss not having a starter. Highly recommended and we can't wait to go again to try the rabbit and the pigeon.

Certainly one of the best French restaurants in town!

Just love this place. It is tiny, very French and very classy. The staff are usually French and charming and the food is first rate...so good. Quite rightly they do not cater for vegans!

Good, hearty and authentic French food. Maybe on the pricier side but it’s a really nice location and great ingredients. Definitely worth going if you can

Very good discovery! Food was excellent and you can really feel and taste the care. Would love to return!

Great food and service, this restaurant lived up to its reviews will definitely eat there again, the next time we are in London

Fabulous food, great service. Thank you.

Everything here was fantastic - chef's kiss! I ordered the steak and green beans with potatoes au gratin, while my husband had the mustard pork with mashed potatoes, and both were simply to die for. Our server also gave us plenty of space and had beautiful recommendations for which wines to pair with dinner. My husband's tarte tatin (like a French apple pie) was divine; I wish I'd saved room for dessert. He especially raved about the picon biere, while I loved my tiny glass of dessert wine. We'll be back for the amazing dinner and fabulous service next time we're in London!

Lovely little restaurant. Exceptionally good food, great wine recommendations and lovely atmosphere. A little pricy but great for special occasions

I'm so glad I was finally able to eat here. What delicious and sumptuous food. Menu is only on the chalk board as it gets changed frequently - except for the beef wellington which is a regular occurrence - and one to try. I also recommend getting 2 entree, one main, and 1 dessert between 2 people. Good to try as much as you can. I recommend the pistachio millefeuille. You need to book a table, walk-in are not generally taken. Staff are friendly and helpful with recommendations

Amazing food, wine and service. Very authentic interior and cosy vibe. Perfect for romantic dates or chit chats with friends.

We are regulars at this place - in addition to the excellent food, we often stop off for drinks and the staff are always so accommodating

Delicious food - every visit we pay to Casse-Croûte, we never get disappointed! Super cute and authentic environment as well

Happened to be nearby working. saw this place. I have just eaten the most extraordinary and wonderful partridge and foie gras rolled with celeriac and pine nuts in a fine filo pastry ..... I could go on. Absolutely heavenly. I'm blown away. Here for 2 days and would eat it again tomorrow but the menu changes every day depending on ingredients. Can't wait to see the chalk board when I pop in tomorrow. PS : the rilettes are amazing if that's your thing, but beware - virtually a main! JPS 02/04/24

Great French bistro. The service was very unfussy, efficient and friendly. We had a two course meal from the chalkboard. Food was tasty and good looking. Could have been in a small French town, but it makes much more sense in ultra trendy Bermondsey.

Amazing little French bistro. Some of, if not THE best food I’ve ever had. Don’t change! It’s a small bistro, so book a table.

Brilliant food, nice informal atmosphere. Very recommended!

@cassecroute We find themselves on an increasingly chilly street awaiting the opening of what looks like an Ur-bistro. Frencher than French and redolent with promise. Recommended by well established gourmand @johnaustin8554 we stand at the doorway -it's 6pm . We've fasted like Sunak, since brunch. Taking a good appetite to a restaurant is just good manners. We ordered stuffed eggs in a creamy cheese unction, like fondue. Warming, full of flavour and texture and, I think, real food love. A plate of rough country pate is a perfect foil. Then the coup de grace the slow cooked shoulder of pork served on base of Jerusalem artichoke mash and greens. To share. The traditional pleasure of a hogroast multiplied by French gastronomy. Good eating. Some wine + deserts and a modest "addition'". This is the meal that Bouchon Racine promised but could not serve. Vaut le detour.

Absolutely incredible food! Service was efficient, vibe was intimate and uplifting. (Great to enjoy a restaurant that doesn’t deafen their patrons with music)

Small French style corner restaurant offering awesome food. The menu is in French but the staff kindly offered us translation.

Very authentic French bistro. The Boeuf en croute is the best I ever had.

Amazing little French restaurant in Bermondsey. Best Beef Wellington in town!! Definitely worth a visit. Can’t understand why they don’t have a Michelin star yet.

Just tried to get a table now, the man who I spoke to was super unfriendly and kept saying “fully booked” instead of having a decent conversation. I expected more education.

Just phenomenal food and service, really really good. I can't wait to return

I really liked this place. I’ve walked by a bunch of times, but I never went in before. I met up with a friend here for dinner tonight and the food was delicious. I had mushroom soup and Seabass for dinner, and then we shared a tart for dessert. I highly recommend getting reservations ahead of time, but the experiences quite nice. I think I’ll be back again.

The food is absolutely delicious and the environment very cosy! We had the duck and the beed Wellington and both were of very high quality and very tasty. Really great wine as well. The only thing is that the tables are very very close to each other so if you sit next to someone loud like we did, it makes the experience less enjoyable. One of the waiters was a little obnoxious also just because we didnt speak french? Also for a cosy french restaurant in my opinion there is a little too much light. Lower light and a Candle on each table would make it the perfect spot!

Love this place. Can't believe I haven't been before

Il posto è in una delle nostre vie del cuore: la strada del Broadway market, per cui nei weekend si riempie in fretta. Buona selezione di formaggi - anche se non vastissima - e di vino -anche se non eccezionale. Per il tipo di formula (una sorta di negozio di alimentari di buona qualità in cui si può anche fermarsi a mangiare o bere qualcosa) potrebbe restare aperto più a lungo. Non e economico, ma in linea con i prezzi di Londra. Nel complesso, simpatico per un aperitivo.

Amazing food. Intense flavours, silky sauces, just amazing!

I read the reviews and a lot of people said this place was great, it was recommended by a friend too. Not too sure why I didn’t enjoy my beef Wellington as much, it was a little too salty.

Amazing......as usual. Had Sunday lunch. Everything is simply perfect. Great food, service, atmosphere. Worth the three hour round trip.

Want to have a genuine French food experience? Head to Casse Croute like we did. That too on a cold cold day. The tiny bistro not only squeezes you in from the cold, it transforms your dining experience into a French one as if transported to the land of Gauls. We shared starters of ravioli plump with crab filling swathed generously in a velvety smooth rich bisque all pretty with wilted spinach leaves peeking out around the large bowl. Equally if not more delcious was a decadent slab of foie gras partnered with a tangy apple-sultana chutney with what tasted like buttery brioche slices. Heavenly! Our mains of roasted Guinea fowl on a bed of shallots mushrooms, rich gravy under which peeked our buttery mashed potatoes, seared trout, covered in red wine jus, on a bed of cauliflower rice/crumbs tossed with herbs and roasted hazelnuts and fresh parsley and steamed florets of cauliflower and a cheesy béchamel, a medium rare filet steak with traditional sides and a delicious satisfying mushroom soup. All washed down with a nostalgic Dubonnet, Kir Royale and a house red. With eyes bigger than our stomachs, the ever attentive and friendly Cyril our Maitre d’/Manager proffered dessert so we ordered an Ille Flotante - floating island - to share. Glad we did share as like all their offerings this was a generous sized light island of white in a sea of cream just kissed with a hint of nutmeg and sweetness. Aah. Our walk back home was in good cheer with taste buds still singing. Merci beaucoup Cyril and Casse Croute.❣️

Great food and lovely atmosphere!

Great French food here! The menu is in French and updated daily, but the staff will always come and translate for you! Definitely recommend

Best French restaurant in London Pauline is a class act. You will enjoy

Our first visit in four years and Casse Croute is not what it was. Service was unfriendly and poor, though they knew they had provided poor service they still added a 15% service charge. The menu already had two of the main items deleted by 6pm, the start of evening service! The food was very average but the price very high. Not good, there are plenty of good restaurants nearby, the tapas bar across the road is excellent for example. . Go there instead.

Mouthwatering classic French cuisine. Highly recommend people to try their Beef Wellington and the Napoleon dessert.

Avoid at all cost! Got real bad food poisoning.

Cosy, delicious food, authentic service (although 15% service charge is very high), lovely atmosphere, we sat at the counter.

A small restaurant that punches above its weight. Good menu and very helpful and friendly service. A great place to eat.

I have been many times and the experience can be mixed bag. The fantastic, classic French cuisine and an good selection of wines set a delightful tone. The cozy ambiance added to the overall charm. However, our recent encounter with a server was disappointing. Their rude demeanor, apparent frustration, and lack of knowledge, especially when the restaurant got busier, overshadowed the otherwise excellent dining experience. Unfortunately, even the delightful food couldn't compensate for the poor service attitude during our last visit.