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.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“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”.
Summary
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.
Summary
“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.
Summary
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
Restaurant details
Le Petit Citron Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Lovely neighbourhood bistro."
"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."
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £25.00 | £29.50 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £7.95 | £17.95 | £5.00 | £7.95 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £28.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
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| Service | 12.50% |
98-100 Shepherds Bush Road, London, W6 7PD
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑4 pm |
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