French Budget Restaurants in London

Where to eat on your next poker weekend

Even though you’re based in London, it’s not impossible to have a French weekend. After bluffing your way to a win, you all deserve a break at a fancy French restaurant. Here in London there are a lot of French restaurants, but not all of them cater to Londoners on a Budget. If you’re craving for French cuisine, drop by these affordable restaurants—we promise you will not be disappointed:

Champagne + Fromage by French Bubbles

The homey atmosphere will remind you of street cafes in Paris, especially the vintage décor. Open fromTuesday until Saturday, 11am-11pm (and on Sundays at 11am-8pm), this cosy restaurant offers a single two-course meal which includes an appetizer, the main course, even your coffee for only £8.00. We recommend the flavourful charcuterie, also the tartine smothered in Montbéliarde sausage and shallot confit. For dessert, sample some bleu des Basques cheese in chocolate fondant.
Where? 22 Wellington Street, London WC2E 7DD

Le Relais de Venise L’Entrecote

This French restaurant is for the adventurous—you decide how you want your meat cooked, because there are no steak variants to speak of in the menu. The colourful tables and artwork of the establishment gives off a jolly French vibe. The usual courses include, for starters, a salad with walnuts and mustard, followed by your steak of choice which comes with servings of frites. Your £16.00 will even give you a serving of cheese and chips, as well as French patisserie for dessert, in addition to your steak dinner.|
Where? 18-20 Mackenzie Walk, Canary Wharf, London E14 4PH

Balthazar

As BMW Square Meal Award’s Best New Restaurant, Balthazar does not disappoint. The restaurant, though designed to be luxurious, has affordable offerings for London diners; £18.00 will get you a full meal and more. Aside from French dishes, American cuisine is also offered. Escargots with lots of garlic, black truffle risotto, capped off with chocolate soufflé are the usual crowd favourites.
Where? 4-6 Russell Street, London WC2E 7BN

Bon appétit!