La Cave

This is the worst French Restaurant I have every been to in London. Not because of the food, which I would class as no more than striving for mediocrity. Upon arrival we ordered a wine from the oddly laid out wine list (set out by grape and not region) which we had to request three times for prior to its arrival after we were half way through our starter. This set the tone for the evening where it was three requests for our mains, deserts and even the bill.

If you like French food, good services, nice ambiance and attention from the staff I highly recommend you avoid this place.
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Matt Smith
Overall rating
Food 5 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 1
Wednesday, August 02, 2006

Last night's visit to La Cave was possibly the worst evening I have ever had in London. Rude, inattentive staff who got orders wrong AND made us miss our train. We were told there were no tables in the restaurant (even though it was empty inside), so ate the 'snack menu' outside. La Cave looks terribly charming, and the 'snacks' were really quite good, but don't waste your time. Shame really.
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Penny Palmer
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Food 7 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 3
Wednesday, July 26, 2006

Last night's visit to La Cave was possibly the worst evening I have ever had in London. Rude, inattentive staff who got orders wrong AND made us miss our train. We were told there were no tables in the restaurant (even though it was empty inside), so ate the 'snack menu' outside. La Cave looks terribly charming, and the 'snacks' were really quite good, but don't waste your time. Shame really.
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Food 7 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 3
Wednesday, July 26, 2006

Furtively tucked away around the corner from Southwark cathedral, this intriguing place suggests adulterous assignations!

Good wine list - the 'Madiran' is so big it announcesvand "I'm here!".

The knowledgable staff are tolerant and the cheese board is nicely done.
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Douglas Blyde
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Food 7 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 7
Tuesday, April 18, 2006

I am so shocked to read the reviews here ,who treated staff with no respect and received the frosty response they might deserved I have been to the restaurant on Tuesday night we were the last customers left (23h30) but were in no way hurried .In fact I love this place and its staff very friendly and where meals at smartly made impeccable service very reasonable priced a la carte and great wine list .

and if you haven’t been yet ,I urge you to go soon .
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susane
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Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, March 28, 2006

the evening started off well as we approached the attractive bar/restaurant and when we were eventually seated the food was capable if not ever fully justifying the price.

the cheeseboard was good, if lacking a little imagination with the availability of superb british cheeses not a stones throw away at Neal's Yard Dairy.

my big concern was the dismissive way we were treated by one of the waiters at the end of the meal. I understand that restaurants need covers and i never want to dwell at a table after the meal, but we were told (i.e. not asked) not once, but three times to leave the table despite having asked for and not receiving the bill. this meant that i felt compelled to deduct the 12.5% service charge that had already been added to the bill (don't know if other readers find this as presumptuous as i do?), something that i have never done before and hope not to again.

the director recognised the embarrassment caused to us by his waiting staff and offered a complimentary glass of champagne, but even this would not take away the bad taste.

in summary, it is a capable restaurant, somewhat overpriced with staff who are not trained in dealing with customers in a polite way. i for one will not be venturing back - after all, why settle for such treatment when there is plenty of choice around?
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david
Overall rating
Food 6 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 4
Monday, February 13, 2006

this very nice french restaurant i thing one of the best one in south east

very nice menu a la carte and great wine list from france
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dave
Wednesday, November 02, 2005

hi the cuisine is not bar is french gastro
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kerry
Tuesday, October 25, 2005

very nice restaurant and wine bar we had some wine and the french tapas is selection of tartines in bar area before dinning and we went to near restaurant lovley place we had three course meal

the food is very nice and fresh and the service very friendly very good place in london bridge (best) you have to give a try
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joan
Tuesday, October 25, 2005