La Petite Auberge in Islington

great atmosphere Very delicious food The service was very good We had a pleasant evening, just like at home...

Have now visited this restaurant twice and on both occasions found great food at a reasonable price. Traditional french fayre, with reasonably priced wines

As always, everything super fantastic

As always a good experience at Le Petit Auberge. Tasty food, friendly staff.

Terrible experience. I booked the table for 14th February on their website and received confirmation. Today some rude person called me saying that I need to pay £20 deposit over the phone and agreed to set menu which was nowhere stated on their website. Then I received the cancellation email to my inbox! Sort your reservations system and do not call people for the deposit just asked them while they book online. Avoid!!

Such a wonderful place for lunch. We’ve been many times and are never disappointed.

Lovely food and service. Specifically, Umut was very helpful and friendly!

While the food was enjoyable when it finally arrived, the experience was overshadowed by a 1-hour and 15-minute wait for the main courses. The service was disappointing, particularly from the older waiter with glasses, who showed a lack of emotional intelligence and crisis management skills. While the restaurant had a pleasant ambiance, the noise level was excessive.

I have been going to Le Petit Aubergine for over 20 years. Until my last visit (January 2025), I have always thoroughly enjoyed the food, ambience and service. Unfortunately, on this occasion when I requested the bill and informed the staff member that I had a ‘Tastecard’, he informed me that he needed to speak to the manager. The female manager then popped her head around a corner (did not come to the table). She proceeded to shout at me (the entire restaurant could hear & indeed everyone ceased eating) that I did not mention ‘Tastecard’ when I made the reservation and ‘as it is Company Policy’ there was nothing she could do. She emphasized, that she had answered my telephone reservation, and recalled the detail of our conversation, which I was aware, but unwilling to accept that I had informed her I had a ‘Tastecard’. I have used a ‘Tastecard’ in the restaurant for 20 years. A hugely unnecessarily embarrassing situation. Perhaps of case, where recollections may differ. This may be a one-off situation but despite 20 years attending this restaurant I would not return, nor would I recommend. The risks associated with such a volatile manager are too great and will only ensure that a diner will again be subjected to such a public humiliation. To add, the manager insisted that I lied when I made the reservation, ensuring everyone in the restaurant could hear. The manager tried to make excuses “I am busy”. Her attitude was aggressive, rude and so incredibly astounding, I just wanted to get out of there as quickly as possible.

Usual very good quality that I have experienced for many years

Great food, lovely staff, excellent value for money too.

No-nonsense excellent fare delivered at a reasonable price, good house wine = always a good sign. Nice people. No music, steadily busy through the afternoon and no wonder. Fantastic mussels!

Great restaurant for lunch/dinner where you can expect decent tasty food and drink in a pleasant atmosphere. Specials of the day and classic French dishes available. House wine and coffee good too. Staff pleasant and not overly attentive. Price point reasonable. In all a pleasant experience I have repeated often over the last 10 years.

Very average experience! Onion soup didn’t have any cheese, sides of the main course came halfway through, mussle portion was quite small, fries weren’t homemade Service was not great: slow and not super friendly

We eat here regularly on Arsenal match days. The food is always delicious and the service prompt and helpful. Especially good are the mussels, the crevettes, the crepes, their pate and the steaks. To make it interesting they have a specials board so that repeat diners can always try something new. The prices are extremely reasonable, especially the lunch/early evening menu.

Great lunch venue. Tried and tested French classics.

Proper French bistro food and atmosphere

Warm and cosy atmosphere on a very cold evening. The food was tasty and good value. I've been quite a few times, it never disappoints.

Love this little bistro...such a brill spot for a long lazy lunch or evening meal. Just wish I lived in London so I could visit more often.

Excellent food, varied menu, onion soup and fantastic biscuits! Friendly staff but could use an extra smile. Warm and welcoming environment, the plastic tablecloths should be reviewed. I would recommend it for a French dinner in Islington.

The best crepe (the kinder bueno crepe) I’ve ever had. Loveliest staff and service.

Incredible food and romantic/cosy ambience. Will definitely be back!! Would recommend lamb shank and terrine starter.

Really great meal on New Year’s Eve ! We had an amazing time and loved the style inside :)

Really cute atmosphere, and always lovely waiting staff. Try their beef bourguignon, and caramelised apple & cinnamon crepes!

The food and desserts were lovely.

Amazing place, food, atmosphere and of course warm people!

A great little gem both for family & friends gatherings. I went with a friend for lunch. The menu was quite standard like most other French restaurants but quality is above the average I’ve visited in the city. Service was particularly good, so was deco. It was causal but atmospheric, exuding a relaxing & welcoming feel.

The food was amazing and excellent value. More than happy to recommend.

Small French restaurant on the main street of Islington. Well cooked and tasty crepe, fast service

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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

Cute patio and nice server but a miss on the food

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

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.

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

Nice foods and good atmosphere.

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

Very cosy place for a lovely dinner!

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

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!

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

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

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

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.

Great food, service and atmosphere. Merci xx

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,

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.