La Petite Auberge in Islington

Such amazing staff. Great service and the food was delicious. We loved it all.

Wonderful spot. The quality of the food is great, the atmosphere is wonderfully understated and French and the also it’s not crazy expensive. I’ve been a few times, I always get the entrecote for main (fantastic portion, prepared expertly and good quality). I’ve tried various starters and desserts and they have all been delicious. Underrated little gem - highly recommend for a lowkey special occasion or for a date.

Been visiting this restaurant for nearly 20 years, always friendly and food always good. A little treasure

I don’t often dine in that part of town, but when I knew I’d be near Angel for a concert, Le Petite Auberge was the first place that came to mind. I hadn’t been there in over 10 years, so I was thrilled to discover it was still there. The atmosphere, ambiance, staff, and food were just as I remembered them—like reconnecting with an old friend: comfortable, easy, and a delight to return to. The food was wonderful. I started with the Salade de Chèvre Chaud and followed with the Entrecôte Grillée—just as delicious as I remembered. I cannot recommend this charming restaurant highly enough. It’s a gem, and I won’t let so much time pass before my next visit.

Standard French style food. Super busy and very, very noisy. Our starters came quickly and were good, but then had to wait over an hour for our mains. We had ordered the Xmas dinner. The turkey was ok, the broccoli & carrots were good. The toast parsnip was hard and tasted like it had been boiled then briefly fried in oil. Awful. The roast potatoes were lukewarm, hard inside and inedible. Overall not good.

We love La PA, which never lets you down whatever you eat. Wine

Super food, good service, very tasty and excellent value for money.

We had an issue on the quality of the Steak meat at lunch, did not smell fresh.

Service is very slow! My tea had no tea spoon. Sauces had no tea spoon. Mussels was undercooked, a lot of mussels shells wasn’t opened. Whitebait was overcooked. Standards definitely not up to scratch.

Very wide choice of menu. Might have been better to limit it at lunchtime. Restaurant empty when we arrived at 12.30 but full by 1.30. Book early for a table. Food a bit variable - some very good, rabbit stew tasty but a bit tough. Coq au Vin first rate . Chocolate musse for dessert not dark enough! Billed as dark chocolate but didn't taste more than 50% cocoa. House red very good value. Service genial and efficient.

Thanks you for a super lunch with lovely service!

Great choices on menu for traditional "French" cuisine including plenty of fish and vegetarian options. Good value for money considering this is Islington. Friendly staff and very accessible location on Upper Street

We enjoyed a beautiful pre theatre meal, the staff were appropriately attentive, the food was freshly prepared, good sized portions, lovely atmosphere, very reasonable value. We would definitely recommend a visit

Great location for supper, good food and large portions (could finish), friendly staff and nice atmosphere. Busy so suggest book, but they were able to accommodate couples who just turned up. All in all very pleasant, shall certainly rebook.

We went as a family group. Two adults and three young adults. Two gluten intollerant and one dairy intollerant. This place had such good menus. Its a lovely little restaurant. Spotlessly clean. Great food and fantastic service. We went on a weekday lunchtime and my nephew had to get back to college, Surdar our waiter made sure his desert was made and deliered first so he could still get desert and not miss his class. Surdar our waiter was really attentive and helpful, and just a totally nice person. Would not hesitat to go back whenever we are in this area. Loads of food choices. Ticked all the boxes

The food was not the best, therefore 4 stars. But quite a good ambience and it’s not too expensive for a French lunch, reasonable prices. Onion soup and the other soup of the day (beetroot & turnip) was amazing. Snails/escargots were good too.

We had such a lovely dinner here last night. Really romantic and warm interiors and the food was absolutely delicious. Service was fantastic - really friendly and attentive staff. Would highly recommend.

Lovely little French cuisine restaurant, large food portions and the freshly made crepes done at the bar are very good.

I thought the menu had lost its attraction. It used to be more interesting but needs to consider more options to incite the taste buds!

Lovely restaurant, great food and wine with very friendly staff!

We enjoyed a superb 3 course prix fixe lunch here. Everything about our experience was first class - service, ambience, comfort and food, all exemplary. Value for money: A+. We left a small additional tip on top of the service charge to reflect our pleasure. Very impressed.

I usually go here regularly but it has gone down hill. The food was awful and the staff were rude when we asked to change the meal.

The food was mediocre at best. We had mozzarella as a starter and one of the pieces tasted as if it had gone off. I had a vegetarian salad for a main course and it was very oily. Wouldn’t go back.

it was quite busy on Saturday night, we didn’t book a table and had to wait about 15 min to be seated but it was worth it. 👌❣️

This is on oldie in Upper Street, but the quality of the food is somehow in decline. We had a lovely Bourguignon de Légumes, but also a salad where all the greens were heated. There might be different views on salads, but microwaved lettuce is not part of French cuisine. The Tarte Tatin was an insult: some microwaved pieces of apple instead. A French chef would call the police. Service was great though and if you focus on the wine you’ll have a nice time out

My friends baby shower was here and it was stunning. Food was lovely, decor and space was perfect and service on point. The french soup was so tasty and very generous portion! Definitely will be back again.

Having enjoyed a decent Sunday roast last month I thought I’d drop buy and try the French classic mussels and frites. It was just ok. The mussels were plump but the broth was meh. Disappointing. Service was lovely.

We booked here for a meal before an event at Union Chapel. The meal was delicious - I had the tuna special, and Steve enjoyed an entrecôte. I had mentioned where I’d like to be seated, and that we had a birthday to celebrate too: we had a wonderful table near the window, and were delighted with a birthday song and lovely mousse au chocolat. The meal was reasonably priced and nicely served. We would definitely eat here again. Lovely atmosphere and clearly many diners were regulars, which is always a good sign. Merci!

The beauf bourguignon was not amazing, too big pieces of meat that were not tender. We asked the waiter to tell us what the dish was like and he very reluctantly said it was a stew. This is not a French restaurant, it is An adaptation of French recipes for people unfamiliar with French cuisine. The taste was not bad but was definitely not a beauf bourguignon, was a stew. 3 stars because of a kind and lovely young waitress who served us.

Very good french restaurant in central London. The lunch and evening set menus give an excellent choice if you don't know what to go for. The waiters are friendly and helpful. Very good place to bring some friends who want to discover French cuisine that is different than one carrot in a plate for 100 £. Only down side is that the wines are expensive - only the Bordeaux is good (subjective opinion).

Food great and reasonably priced for lunch. Soft drinks way too expensive, hence the its okay rating. Service was on the slow side, which may be deliberate considering the cost of drinks! If I went back I would just ask for tap water.

Very nice French restaurant, cosy and warm atmosphere. I shared the mussles and fries main dish with a friend (we're not big eaters), it tasted great and was good value for money as well. Highly recommend to leave some room for dessert, their chocolate mousse is out of this world😍

Always a local favourite for and amazing value for money

Great food, great cocktails and a real neighbourhood gem. Will be back for sure

Excellent food. Reasonable prices

Cozy atmosphere and beautiful french interior design. Food was absolutely delicious and really good value for money. The cheese platter had a really nice selection of cheese and garnish. The Aubergine vegetarian option was also incredibly delicious. And the staff was very friendly and attentive.

We had a lovely dinner in this restaurant which offers the typical dishes one might expects in a French restaurant. The onion soup, the confit de canard and the tarte satin to name a few were delicious!! We would certainly come back.

Such a lovely little place. The food was delicious, staff were very friendly, atmosphere was lovely and very reasonably priced! We’ll definitely be coming back!

I have eaten mussels all around the world and come from a small fishing village. Little did I expect the best mussels would be found in London of all places! I have been a regular now for a few years. Nothing can top the quality of food and the prices and the whole vibe has a family feel to the team that make you feel welcomed. When I'm not eating mussels the beef bourguignon is my go to, a rich Red wine sauce, just like in France, delicious! Thanks Yagmur for the crepes! She's the crepe queen!

Had the lunch menu the three of us and it was lovely. The kind staff, the service, the food and the atmosphere altogether make me definitely want to come back later

After a week in London, this was our real meal. Excellent presentation, elaborate dish and excellent quality. A great team that welcomes you as if you were already a regular. Restaurant on two levels, with different rooms and a terrace open from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. non-stop. I recommend.

I enjoyed how kitsch the paraphernalia was and the homely food was absolutely delicious

Very delightful course, first time ever eating snails, loved it. Ms Yagmur helped alot and everyone was very charming. Definitely will coming again.

We really enjoyed the food, service and location .

Lovely Restaurant, portions are so good. Atmosphere great. We love it, steaks are cooked perfectly 😋

1) No-one at the door to greet. Standing in the entrance waiting over a minute for someone to notice you, isn’t a comfortable feeling, anywhere. 2) No acknowledgement that a reservation had been made. Tucked onto a small corner table between the bar and the door. 3) Asked for 2 of the cocktail of the day (Limoncello Spritzers). Waiter checked twice what we’d ordered (and it was written on the board at the bar), but brought to shots of Limoncello. At £10.50p each, they were not a good choice. 4) After reading the menu for 5-6 mins we gave our order, only to be told that Mussels (their speciality) was no longer available. We had booked because it is a favourite of mine, and it was my birthday. Should really have just left, but… 5) Ordered a champagne pate and sea bream which were listed as specials of the day. The ‘champagne pate’ was in fact a tough duck and peppercorn terrine served with a couple of pieces of toasted bread. The bream was cooked well and served on a bed of warm crunchy vegetables, but for some reason rocket leaves were then added which was unnecessary. Mashed potato was a stodgy gloop. 6) We didn’t stay for dessert. It was just a disappointing experience, when with a bit more thought, attention to detail (vital in hospitality) and honesty about the food would have been appreciated.

Real find. Great food. Menu for everyone. Must try

The food was fabulous. Restaurant had a lovely chilled vibe. Staff friendly and very helpful. Food was affordable. Mussels were delicious!

Cute patio and nice server but a miss on the food

Dirty plate with remnants of the previous guest's mayonnaise on it - for which the maître d said only "but they're so hard to clean" - dry charcuterie, and then an obligatory 15% service charge. Won't be coming back. The only good thing was the crepe which was perfect, brava chef de crepes.

Nice foods and good atmosphere.

Our server, Feyza, was brilliant. She had helpful menu and wine suggestions and was wonderfully friendly.

I’ve been looking forward to trying the food at La petite auberge for a while now, and was so glad I did. The food was so delicious and the service was really great, too!

Good quality food, friendly service and good value. Ideal pre theatre.

The food was very good and the waiters were very polite.

Very cosy place for a lovely dinner!

Came in around 20:30 with two kids to mostly empty restaurant, with entirely empty outdoor area and was refused service because "of no kids after 5 PM policy." While I appreciate restaurants having policies, I cannot imagine how seating two kids on an entirely empty outside dining area would've harmed anyone.

Used to come here a lot 8-9 years ago. Came back for their lunch deal as we fancied snails and mussels. Quality is good, also considering the price. Unfortunately the wine was quite bad, had a bottle of sauvignon and both me and my wife left with a headache and didn't finish it. For nearly 30 pounds I would expect better quality wine. We will probably come back for the food.

Waste of money! Better off trying sacre coeur down the road

Nice place, quiet French music, good French dishes, ok

Really poor food if you know how to cook. Beef bourgignon was basically beef in an instant gravy and the cheek to charge that much for it. I don’t think this is an authentic French restaurant, more like a tourist trap pretending to be

Yagmur is a great waiter, food is so good, atmosphere is great. Enjoyed a lot and will come back again.

Second time we come and it is our favourite place when we are in Highbury and Islington! Really good and tasty.

Lunch combo menu has to be a top value in all of London. Fantastic Food and wine, great service. Quaint rustic country Maison ambience. Will gladly come again! Many buses reach this street ( 19, 4, 43).

Happy to eat here, my favourite French restaurant in London, and not too crowded, or too loud.

I hadn’t been to this French bistro for yonks, but it really hit the mark as I strolled past while fancying a Sunday roast that wouldn’t break the bank. (It was just me and the dog). The beef was generous and tasty with good roast potatoes, Yorkshire pud and gravy. The other veg were ok. I thought it was great value. Not gourmet, but a thoroughly satisfying lunch. It was pleasant on a sunny day to watch the Upper Street pavement scene. Now I’m reacquainted with this place, I’ll be back for the French bistro dishes,

Great food, service and atmosphere. Merci xx

We enjoyed our meal at “la petite auberge” ( any French staff left working there? 😄)

Very good food, lovely atmosphere. Friendly staff. Very good experience.

We thoroughly enjoyed this authentic French restaurant. Delicious French onion soup and moules frites. Great selection of wine.

I’ve eaten in here a few times over the years and it’s always good. Yesterday 12 of us had lunch there and the staff couldn’t be more accommodating or the food more delicious (plus they worked around a dairy allergy with ease). We had a fab afternoon in there.

Had lunch here with a friend, my first time dining here, and probably be the last time. The food was not too bad, but the unwelcoming service from the male waiter did make the dining experience less favourable. There are plenty of other restaurants on that street to go to instead.

La Petite Auberge is an overall delight. The staff are so friendly and helpful which just make dining there enjoyable. Great menu and good food too.

We eat there quite frequently before the football matches. The staff are lovely the food is excellent and at a reasonable price

Good experience. Reservations easy and good service in the restaurant. Traditional french style menu, good range of choices. Food is good. Reasonable value-just over £100 for two, including drinks. Nice ambience, with a non crowded feel to the seating.

Love this restaurant, menu is great ! Atmosphere is really nice with upstairs seating. Friendly staff, food was delicious. I order the vegetarian aubergine goats cheese dish, it was fabulous! Great variety of traditional French food on the menu. Will definitely be going back!

A delightful French bistro in classy affluent upper street! Home style cooking and great portion sizing. A++

Had forgotten about this traditional French Brasserie on Upper Street until needing a spontaneous spot for dinner in Islington on Saturday night. The restaurant was quite busy but we got a table immediately and service was prompt and friendly. The food was wonderful and very reasonably priced for a fashionable part of London. Coq au Vin was delicious, as was Moules Mariniere, Creme Brulee and Tarte Tatin too. All the French staples done well, and £25 for a perfectly decent bottle of French wine. What's not to love?

I treated my friend to a birthday dinner. Fabulous meal: artichoke for her snd warm goat's cheese salad for me, followed by pave of salmon and confit canard. All of the dishes were delicious and the house white at £24.50 was very reasonable, but what made the experience exceptional was the service from Yagmur and Feyza. They were delightful and even presented my friend with a complimentary birthday chocolate mousse with a candle. A lovely dinner, and very reasonably priced.

I treated my friend to a birthday dinner. We had artichoke heart and goat's cheese salad to start. Both starters were delicious. We then had salmon pave and confit canard for mains. They were beautifully cooked. We had a bottle of house white wine and it was dry and fragrant and very affordable at £24.50. Our servers were Yagmur and Feyza and they really made us feel welcome and even gave us complimentary liquers and a birthday chocolate mousse with a candle for my friend. It's these little touches that make all the difference to a dining experience, so a special thank you to them. I used my gourmet society membership for this meal, which meant a buy one get one free deal. The entire meal with service only came to £61.50. An absolute bargain!

Visiting my son in london, all very impressed with this traditional French restaurant. Everything we ordered was superbly cooked, with friendly service. Can highly recommend. Just wish they'd open in my home city Bath, which has nothing to compete.

Lovely French food generous portions and friendly staff

we just came in the afternoon with my wife and it was a blast. waitress and the assistant manager helped us with the menu and suggested some dishes they were proud of. ask for help and you will be happy.

Special starter Beetroot Tartar (aubergine caviar, goat curd, maple vinaigratte aioli & crostini) was just your common beets with goat cheese. The accents weren't noticable. Another special starter of crab stuffed avocado needed a powerful aioli to bind the filling and enhance the flavor. Special main of monkfish was tasteless. Menu stalwarts of coq au Vin and rabbit in mustard sauce were strong in conception and well executed. Wine list needs vintages (and, in some cases, producers. You can't just say "Fine Tawny Port". It has to be [Producer] [Age statement] Tawny Port. E.g. Dow 10-year Tawny Port). Waitress appeared to be untrained in the art of service. Left the water she brought for us to pour. Asked people what they wanted in the order that needed least effort on her part. She would have been fine in a transport caff. She may have been a Sunday-night fill-in. Came here about a year ago and it was better. This visit was a disappointment

Food was excellent, service very good and friendly. Would highly recommend a visit

an excellent lunch set menu at weekday.. I came there with my husband yesterday.. enjoyed wonderful lunch..all food was delicious...

Been here a few times. Great restaurant, lovely food and excellent value.

Good provincial bistrot style food, friendly service, great atmosphere; not sure about the house wines though. Maybe try something different next time.

Food was good quality, served on time and good portions too Service on the other hand lacked warmth and attention. I went with two French friends and they noted that the menu had typos and missed a few accents - this is probably nitpicking but sort of impacts the experience particularly if you're presenting the restaurant as an authentic French restaurant. Otherwise, gave it an overall of 4/5.

Friendly service and generous portions. Good quality food.

Friendly meet and greet, amazing food and drink. Simple French food, perfect.

Great food and excellent service.

The food was ok but not great. I had deep fried Brie to start which was dry, no garnish and covered in what taste like a blackcurrant jam. The set lunch wasn’t expensive

Extremely good lunch at the Petit Auberge. Having been here a few times over the years, they never fail to provide fantastic food and brilliant service, but this was my first daytime visit, and my first time bringing work colleagues. The lunchtime three-course menu had enough choice for everyone, and we were served promptly while not being rushed. We chose from the weekday set lunch menu which was great value for money, though we were tempted to go with the à la carte menu which was also available. I should also add that the staff changed the booking to add an extra guest, and accommodated a couple of us arriving late with no problems at all. Highly recommended.

I went there for my birthday dinner. We ordered prawns ( 6 crevettes a l ails)) only 2 plates out of the six was fresh. My friends end up having food poisoning and no member of staff tried to help even after being alerted which is wrong and then at the end had to pay the full bill and all of this occurred while the manager was absent. We all know how bad unfresh prawns can be.

Absolutely fantastic meal we had at this authentic French restaurant. The staff take so much good care of you as you arrive they are helpful with ordering and the service is exceptional. The food is amazing. I had the French snails and the toulouse sausages with a side of creamy mash. It is so delicious I am looking forward to coming back again.

This is one of my favourite restaurants - excellent service and great food.

It’s a cute and cosy restaurant with good vibe! We enjoyed our time there a lot!

If you like good French restaurants, this one is for you. Couldn't fault it at all.

We had such a lovely meal here, fantastic wine, charcuterie, stuffed chicken and steak were delicious, finished off with crepe Suzette! We've been there again and it was even better! Duck, salmon, lamb, moules all delicious and such a warm welcome