Café Rouge - St. Albans

(80 Reviews)

29 Holywell Hill, St. Albans, East of England, AL1 1HD

French

Average

Main course: £10

Food spend: £25

Housed in the former headquarters of Samuel Ryder, Café Rouge St. Albans has a wonderful rustic feel that complements the Art Deco building. Serving a delicious range of French dishes, Café Rouge boasts a magnificent glass ceiling.

As part of the nationwide group of Café Rouge restaurants, this branch offers their range of classic French dishes such as confit duck, beef bourguignon, steak frites and mussels. Smaller dishes are also on offer for a lighter bite. Particularly good value for money are the set menus for lunch and dinner (available most days). To accompany the food there is also a good range of French wines, many from less well known producers.

In true French style, breakfast is also an important meal at Café Rouge. With croissants, pain au chocolat, omelettes and croques, as well as hot chocolate, tea and all types of coffees, it makes a great start to the day.

Just around the corner from St. Albans Cathedral, Café Rouge French restaurant is a 6-minute walk from St. Albans Abbey Rail Station.

4.1

(based on 80 reviews)

91%
of diners recommend this restaurant

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afternoon tea (12)
al fresco (1)
breakfast (21)
business (14)
child friendly (26)
dinner (58)
entertainment (8)
large parties (34)
lunch (54)
luxury (9)
private dining (15)
romantic (34)
trendy (10)
value (24)
views (7)

By Barbara D from St. Albans

10 August 2020

We were made to feel very welcome and safe. Time and thought had been put into our seating arrangements. Food was good and arrived promptly- one dish was oversalted and a replacement was offered.
By AL L from St Albans

10 March 2020

pleasant meal good service good choice of wine and food (a la carte)
By Barbara W from Bedford

14 November 2019

Beautiful setting and very good, helpful service.
By Oh B from London

12 November 2019

Very good food and very tasty
By Howard N from St Albans

17 October 2019

We dine here often, always very good for everything-food, service, value
By Hayley K from st albans

12 January 2019

overall ok. most of the cakes were very dry. limited to one small pot of tea which is disappointing.
By June L from St Albans

11 November 2018

Superb food and service.
By Tim B from St Albans

25 October 2018

Really good food. Wonderful staff. Great value.
By Peter D from St Albans

18 October 2018

My fish was perfect and my companions were unstinting in their praise.
By Steve L from Luton

2 October 2018

Two of us enjoyed a very good early evening mid week dinner. Very pleasant surroundings, good choice of wine/beers and menu choices to suit all tastes. Service was welcoming, friendly and prompt. Would recommend the camembert starter and steak frites main. Will definitely visit again soon.