Cafe Rouge, Docklands, London

Central location and very reasonable prices offered (especially with the set menus at lunch and dinner, or alternatively, if you take advantage of the recent 2 for 1 voucher offers), Cafe Rouge is definitely a restaurant worth considering when eating in the Canary Wharf area.

Some may complain that the food served is not exactly authentic French food (not that I noticed the difference), I would simply say that chances are the recipes were adapted to the local taste.

Staff are generally nice, although when it gets busy during the evening, expect to have to wait a while to be served (be it ordering, getting more drinks or the bill).

Overall though, given the location and the price, I cannot really fault Cafe Rouge.

As the picture shows, this restaurant has an ideal location. I would recommend it on a sunny weekday or weekend afternoon/evening. Its very tranquil next to the water, even though its very popular. If you want to sit outside at peak times, you’ll find yourself waiting a while to grab a table, and I mean 'grab’ as you won’t be the only one. We like to go for a coffee or drink at Cafe Rouge, and have a snack or a sharing platter. Its a nice and affordable way to relax and enjoy people’s company.

Only negatives are that the service is very poor. When I went there I had a problem explaining to a Polish waitress that I wanted to see the drinks menu, and she kept on bringing me the food menu. That was an interesting experience. The service was fairly slow, but this is one of the busiest Cafe Rouge’s I’ve been to, so it may be to be expected.

Even though the service isn’t great, on a nice sunny day it doesn’t matter. Overall, would recommend it as one of the best summer locations in the Canary Wharf area to eat.

This restraurant has lovely views of canary wharf and the surounding docks the food is amazing and affordable for a french restaurant! gets very busy after 6 on weekdays!
but a lovely spot for a weekend i recomend the mussles in garlic butter Yum

A very nicely located restaurant with a fantastic view of Canary Wharf to offer its customers. Whether you just want a drink or a meal, cafe rouge can cater to you. The staff can be quite slow but will always help you. I went on a Sunday when there was good weather and other restaurants and bars around the area were packed out, but this place was quiet which was nice for us but unexpected of such a popular place generally.
Maybe the slow staff had put people off?