RestaurantsLondonCovent GardenWC2

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Summary

£82
 ££££
3
Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

With its “unusual and interesting wines” (only 10 cases of each one are ordered, to ensure a steady turnover), “well complemented by delicious small bites to eat”, this is “the wine bistro you want in your street”. The fact that they can combine this with a “great, busy and bustling neighbourhood vibe in the middle of Covent Garden” is “simply astonishing”, making it both “a pre-theatre restaurant and a destination in its own right”.

Summary

£77
 ££££
3
Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Cramped, buzzy, with a great wine list” to accompany “innovative and reliable food” – it’s no surprise that this “very different” ‘bistrot à vin’ a couple of minutes’ walk from the Opera House is such a Covent Garden “favourite”. They only order ten cases of any wine (hence the name), which means you’ll always find something “interesting” to drink – and “the head sommelier is wonderful!”

Summary

£68
  £££
3
Good
3
Good
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Great French-style bistro”“a bit of a squeeze” with “lots of hustle and bustle” – close to the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden. The “interesting if slightly limited menu” is overshadowed by the “amazing wines” on a constantly changing list. Only 10 cases of each are bought at a time – hence the name (but you can also “order from the much lengthier list at their wine bar next door, which always includes interesting options at various price points, as well as classics”).

Summary

£60
  £££
3
Good
4
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3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“A real find so close to the Opera House”, this independent Covent Garden wine bar/bistro offers a “sometimes brilliant but always good – eccentric and eclectic – wine list”, which is “ever changing” as only 10 cases of each wine are stocked at any point in time. “Friendly and knowledgeable staff” are on hand to advise on your choice and to present a short menu of “beautifully crafted small plates and charcuterie”, with “particularly enticing blackboard specials”.

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The 10 Cases Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of The 10 Cases Restaurant in WC2, London by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of The 10 Cases restaurant.
Martin B
Gougeres and padron peppers. All perfectly ...
Reviewed 6 months, 16 days ago

"Gougeres and padron peppers. All perfectly fine as foils to the cracking wine list. Eclectic and crowd pleasing at the same time. Sunny service. A great spot. "

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A N
I'm not sure how they manage to have such a...
Reviewed 10 months, 7 days ago

"I'm not sure how they manage to have such a good wine list with such favourable markups in Covent Garden - but long may it continue! This cosy little venue boasts great small plates and friendly service to match. "

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Jill B
Charming staff great food but basics done w...
Reviewed 10 months, 22 days ago

"Charming staff great food but basics done well"

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Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£9.50 £22.50 £9.00 £9.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £35.00
Filter Coffee £5.00
Extras  
Bread £0.00
Service 12.50%
16 Endell St, London, WC2H 9BD
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Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑12 am
Tuesday12 pm‑12 am
Wednesday12 pm‑12 am
Thursday12 pm‑12 am
Friday12 pm‑12 am
Saturday12 pm‑12 am
SundayCLOSED

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