La Petite Auberge is a traditional French bistro at 283–284 Upper Street in Islington. Its warm, rustic interior is designed to recall a welcoming countryside tavern, creating an intimate setting for lunch, dinner, family gatherings and relaxed meals with friends.
Classic starters introduce the kitchen through snails with garlic butter, pâté, soup, seafood and fresh salads. The creperie provides a lighter option, while warm bread and carefully chosen French wine help establish the unhurried rhythm associated with a neighbourhood bistro.
Main dishes draw on familiar French comfort food, including steak with fries, mussels, coq au vin and slow cooked meat. Fish and vegetarian choices broaden the selection, while sauces, potatoes and seasonal vegetables give the food the generous and reassuring character expected from traditional regional cooking.
Crêpes and classic French desserts bring the meal to a rich or delicate finish, supported by coffee, liqueurs and a broad drinks list. A mezzanine can accommodate private parties, while set, lunch and children’s menus make La Petite Auberge flexible for different occasions throughout the week.
Address: 283–284 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 2TZ, United Kingdom
La Petite Auberge Menu
Dinner Menu – Entrées Starters
Assortiment de Hors-d’Œuvre
Assortment of marinated mixed olives, Camembert cheese, French baguette and honey whole grain mustard dip
Assiette de Charcuterie
Selection of Parma ham, pâté, chorizo and rosette salami served with cornichons and French baguette
Soupe à l’Oignon
Classic French onion soup made with caramelised onions, white wine, and beef stock, topped with cheese crouton
Soupe du Jour
Soup of the day served with French baguette
Escargots à l’Alsacienne (Half Dozen)
Served in shells with rich garlic, lemon and parsley butter
Escargots à l’Alsacienne (Dozen)
Served in shells with rich garlic, lemon and parsley butter
Crevettes à l’Ail
Pan-fried king prawns with butter, paprika, garlic and peppers served with rocket
Brie Pané Frit
Golden-fried Breaded Brie served with blackcurrant sauce
Champignons de Paris Farcis
Mushrooms filled with garlic and parsley butter, topped with gratinated cheese
Salade de Lardon et Foie de Volailles
Warm sautéed chicken livers and crispy bacon served with salad leaves, garlic croutons and drizzled balsamic reduction
Tourelle de Légumes Grillés
Tower of chargrilled aubergine, courgettes, peppers and halloumi on croutons with rocket and roasted shallot dressing
Dinner Menu – Mussels Specials
Moules Marinière à la Crème (Starter)
Mussels cooked with onions, celery, white wine and cream sauce
Moules Marinière à la Crème (Main Course with French Fries)
Mussels cooked with onions, celery, white wine and cream sauce
Moules à l’Ail (Starter)
Mussels cooked with garlic, celery, onions, white wine and cream sauce
Moules à l’Ail (Main Course with French Fries)
Mussels cooked with garlic, celery, onions, white wine and cream sauce
Moules à la Provençale (Starter)
Mussels cooked with onions, celery, white wine and tomato sauce
Moules à la Provençale (Main Course with French Fries)
Mussels cooked with onions, celery, white wine and tomato sauce
Dinner Menu – Plats Mains
FILET DE POULET FARÇI
Grilled chicken breast stuffed with spinach and creamy soft cheese served with mushroom brandy cream sauce and sautéed potatoes
Coq-au-Vin
Classic Confit chicken braised in rich red wine, garlic, thyme, smoked bacon, mushrooms, carrots and button onions served with sautéed potatoes
Boeuf Bourguignon
Authentic French beef stew in Burgundy wine with fresh thyme, carrots, mushrooms and button onions served with mashed potatoes
Saucisse de Toulouse
Grilled traditional Toulouse sausages, served with wholegrain mustard cream sauce and mashed potatoes
Filet Mignon
Chargrilled beef fillet medallion served with grilled smoked pork belly, watercress, French fries and port caramelised onion sauce
Dinner Menu – Sélection De La Mer Sea Selection
PAVÉ DE SAUMON ROTI À L’ANETH
Baked salmon supreme on a bed of sautéed spinach topped with fresh dill cream sauce served with herb-crushed potatoes
Filet de Bar
Baked marinated seabass fillets with confit lemon roasted shallots and olive oil sauce served with herb-crushed potatoes and roasted vine cherry tomatoes
Dinner Menu – Vegetarian Dishes
Galette Gratinee
Crepe made with buckwheat flour filled with asparagus and mushrooms cooked in a cream sauce topped with gratinated cheese
Galette Vichyssoise
Crepe made with buckwheat flour filled with leeks, potatoes, broccoli cooked in white mustard and cream sauce
Salade de Légume
Salad of grilled aubergine, courgette, peppers, asparagus, new potatoes and halloumi served with garlic croutons and roasted shallot dressing
Salade de Roquefort
Salad of Roquefort, chicory, walnuts and apples with croutons and honey mustard dressing