Harden's says

Lawrence and Emily Hartley ran Mustard on this site for three years, and have now transformed it into Le Petit Citron, featuring a classic French menu with a Provencal twist.

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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“A decent attempt to reproduce Provençal cooking in Shepherd’s Bush”: Lawrence & Emily Hartley’s “nice local bistro” north of Brook Green – “a successor to a spot that was Café Rouge for many years” (and briefly Mustard, RIP) – provides “French classics” with “friendly service”. Critics feel that at times, “the food, though fairly authentic, can be just a bit underwhelming”; but the majority see “much to recommend the place” and feel it’s a “welcome venture” in this underserved neck of the woods. Top Tip – “good set menu”.

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£58
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This “dependable neighbourhood bistro”, on a busy stretch linking Hammersmith and Shepherd’s Bush, combines classic gingham tablecloths with a menu inspired by Provence – favoured holiday destination for proprietors Lawrence & Emily Hartley, who previously operated the site as Mustard.

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£56
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“A nice and buzzy local bistro” that’s attractively styled and “a good choice in the area” (a barren stretch of trafficky road, north of Brook Green). The formula is classically French, including a handy prix-fixe option.

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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

On a slightly tatty stretch of the Shepherd’s Bush Road, this well-appointed French brasserie (with the same owners as Covent Garden’s Joe Allen) is something of a surprise. The formula is a classic Gallic one and it’s “very good value”.

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98-100 Shepherds Bush Road, London, W6 7PD

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Le Petit Citron Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of Le Petit Citron Restaurant in W6, London by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of Le Petit Citron restaurant.
Thomas B
Lovely neighbourhood bistro....
Reviewed 2 months, 23 days ago

"Lovely neighbourhood bistro."

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Annette B
I’m looking forward to returning to Le Pe...
Reviewed 9 months, 16 days ago

"I’m looking forward to returning to Le Petit Citron next month. My friend and I went there after Xmas shopping at Westfield in December. Starting with a cocktail and then on to the set lunch menu of delicious garlic prawns with sourdough, followed by steak frites or hake with cous cous for the main. We both had the pot au chocolat for pudding. The atmosphere was warm and relaxing and the service was great."

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Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
Lunch £25.00 £29.50

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£7.95 £17.95 £5.00 £7.95
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £28.00
Filter Coffee £3.00
Extras  
Service 12.50%
98-100 Shepherds Bush Road, London, W6 7PD
Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm
Thursday12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm
Friday12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm
Saturday12 pm‑4 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm
Sunday12 pm‑4 pm

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