Harden's survey result
Summary
“Cosy, friendly corner of Paris in N1” – “simple traditional French bistro cooking done well, full in flavour and with generous servings” is on offer at this “popular neighbourhood restaurant” in Islington, which attracts “a mixed clientele of couples, families with children, and friends of different ages”. Its “charming ambience” and “amazingly good value” (“especially the prix fixe lunch”) make it “somewhere you’re happy to return to on a frequent basis”.
Summary
This “well-established and reliable French bistro” with a “faux-rural dining room” in Islington is “good value, friendly and welcoming”, while the “simple and traditional cooking packs plenty of flavour in quite generous servings”. Top Tip – “go for the set lunch” (three courses for under £20).
Summary
“French comfort food in a cosy setting in the heart of Islington” is just the ticket at this long-serving outfit, where “both cuisine and ambience resemble a bistro in France two or three decades ago”. “Wines have a restrained mark-up”, and there’s a “super-value set lunch which is also available on Saturdays”. Top Menu Tip – “boeuf bourguignon is particularly good”.
Summary
This long-serving “no-nonsense bistro” just off Islington’s main drag is a “hardy local stand-by at a very moderate price for those who like French bistro-style food and ambience”. Top Tip – “escargots followed by steak frites for lunch at under £15 is an absolute steal”.
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Have you eaten at Le Sacré-Coeur?
18 Theberton St, London, N1 0QX
Restaurant details
Le Sacré-Coeur Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Le Sacré Cœur isn’t chasing trends — it’s honoring tradition. And in doing so, it has become a local institution and a culinary landmark in its own quiet way. The philosophy is simple: cook from the heart, serve with warmth, and never cut corners. This is French bistro fare as it’s meant to be — soulful, authentic, and timeless."
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Always | £36.50 |  |
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| Lunch | £17.50 | £19.50 | |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Pudding |
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| £6.80 | £21.00 | £4.95 |
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| Wine per bottle | £24.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.90 |
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| Service | 10.00% |
18 Theberton St, London, N1 0QX
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Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
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