Café François

Café François brings the convivial spirit of grand cafés from Paris right to Borough Market, just minutes from London Bridge. This vibrant, all-day French brasserie located at 14-16 Stoney Street, London SE1 9AD captures the essence of authentic Gallic dining with its cavernously large space beneath railway arches, complete with polished brass and wood interiors that create an unmistakable atmosphere.

Operating seven days a week, Reservations are essential for this French restaurant that welcomes pre-theatre diners and offers outdoor seating with a stunning view of The Shard.

From morning coffee and abundant patisseries crafted by talented in-house patissieres to French brasserie favourites infused with global sensibility, the seasonal menu covers every craving.

The starters include classics like onion soup, steak tartare, pate en croute, Moules flatbread, croque monsieur, Bayonne ham with celeriac remoulade, anchovies on brioche with Cafe de Paris butter, while main courses showcase rotisserie chicken, prime rib with bone marrow, escargots and frites, Trout, monkfish and mussels, steak, porchetta, merguez sausage, soft shell crab banh mi, and even foie gras with bearnaise sauce, bacon and egg in an English muffin. On weekends, the rôtisserie fires up for Sunday Roast à la Rôtisserie with all the trimmings, naturellement!

The French-inspired Afternoon Tea, known as one of the best value afternoon teas in London, features delicate sandwiches, gateaux, and Champagne, while desserts range from pistachio éclair and vanilla mille feuille to crème caramel, citrus tart, Paris Brest with hazelnut cream filling, apple tart, blood orange tart, ginger rhubarb gateau, coconut and lime vacherin, and pistachio shortbread ice cream.

Side options include Truffled frites and Rotisserie potatoes, perfect for complementing any dish. The Borough Market premises also accommodates parties of 13 or more for private event occasions, whether for dinner or drinks reception, and you can reach them at 020 3988 5770 to discuss your needs. With an average cost of £63-75 per person and a three stars rating, this spot embodies the best of London dining.