With a combination of delicious food, great wines and a real ambience, Café Rouge has embodied the style and je ne sais quoi of French dining since it opened way back in 1989.
Now with over 90 sites across the country it's just the place to mull over the morning papers with a cafe au lait and a croissant, pop in for a spot of lunch, share a post-work drink or relax over an evening meal.
Our menu covers a range of French classics from croques and baguettes, ideal for a quick and easy snack, to more substantial fare such as steak frites and boeuf bourguignon. Likewise, our wines are predominately French, many made by lesser known producers, and provide the perfect accompaniment to the food on offer.
If it's been a while since you've paid a visit, we think you''ll be surprised by how much you've missed us. No hassle, no rush, no skinny- decaff-double-shot-to-go, just a vibrant atmosphere that moves with your moods throughout the day.
PASTRIES
CroissantServed with butter and confiture
Corbeille de Petites ViennoiseriesBasket of petit croissant, pain aux raisins & pain au chocolat with French baguette and confiture
PETIT DEJEUNER
Le Petit Déjeuner AnglaisEnglish breakfast of bacon, sausage, tomato, mushroom & fried or scrambled eggs with toasted brioche or bread
Crépe aux champignonsSavoury pancake filled with flat mushrooms and plum tomato topped with a fried egg
Baguette aux saucissesBreakfast sausage and plum tomato filled baguette
Baguette au baconBacon and plum tomato filled baguette
Oeufs BenedictePoached eggs & smoked ham on toasted brioche with Hollandaise sauce
Saumon BenedicteSmoked salmon on toasted brioche topped with poached eggs and Hollandaise sauce
Oeufs Brouillés au Saumon FumeScrambled eggs and smoked salmon on toasted brioche
Croque MadameClassic French breakfast - Smoked ham and Gruyère cheese croque topped with a fried egg
Croque au saumon fuméSmoked salmon croque with Gruyere cheese topping
Le Petit Déjeuner pour les enfantsSausages, tomato, fried or scrambled egg with toast
BOISSONS FROIDES ET CHAUDES
Citron PresséFresh Orange JuiceFruit Juices(Orange, Apple, Pineapple, Grapefruit, Tomato)
CappuccinoSmall and regular
Filter CoffeeSmall and regular
WARM FILLED CROISSANTS
Croissant au Fromage et TomateWarm croissant filled with melted Camembert and plum tomato
Croissant au Bacon et TomateWarm croissant filled with grilled bacon & plum tomato
Croissant au Petit DejeunerWarm croissant filled with sausage, egg and plum tomato
Les Aperitifs
RicardThe classic French pastis served with water
KirWhite wine flavoured with either crème de cassis, pêche or framboises
Kir RoyalCremant de Bourgogne flavoured with either crème de cassis, pêche or framboises
Bucks FizzCremant de Bourgogne with fresh orange juice
Hors D'OeuvresStarters and light dishes
Soupe à l'OignonFrench onion and beef soup with melted Gruyère crouton
Terrine MaisonSmooth chicken liver paté with a caramelised Roscoff onion chutney
Crevettes du Café RougeTail on king prawns cooked in garlic and herb butter with a warm cherry tomato and chilli dip and slices of French baguette
Champignons de ParisBaked Paris mushrooms in a creamy roasted garlic and mushroom sauce, with melted Raclette cheese and slices of French baguette
Petite Salade de ChèvreGrilled goats cheese crouton on a salad of marinated red peppers, black olives, and herb salad with our house French dressing
Fritôts de CamembertDeep fried individual Camembert with a warm redcurrant & cranberry sauce
Moules du Café RougeClassic Café Rouge mussels in white wine, herbs, garlic & cream with a warm bread baton
Petite Assiette CampagnardeIndividual platter of cured meats - saucisson & Serrano ham, Camembert d'Isigny, chicken liver parfait, gherkins and slices of white & wholemeal baguette
Soupe aux PoissonsClassic fish soup with Rouille, Gruyère cheese and croutons
Casse CroutesBread and dishes to share
Bread Basket of freshly baked white and wholemeal baguette with unsalted butter
Camembert au FourWhole baked Camembert d'Isigny with slices of white & wholemeal baguette and sticks of celery for dipping
Warm bread batonsSmothered in garlic & herb butter
FougasseTypical French bread originating in Provence, smothered in sweet caramelised onions, garlic & herb butter and melted Gruyère cheese
Assiette CampagnardeSharing platter of cured meals - sauccison & Serrano ham, French cheeses - Camembert d'Isigny & Roquefort, chicken liver parfait with caramelised Roscoff onion chutney, gherkins and slices of white & wholemeal baguette
Bread Batons and DipsWarm bread batons with aioli, hummus and a warm cherry tomato & chilli dip
Marinated mixed olives
Salades
Salade de ToulouseSmoked Toulouse sausages sautéed with new potatoes, caramelised onions and balsamic vinegar on a salad of mixed leaves
Salade César au Poulet GrilléClassic Caesar salad - cos lettuce tossed with a creamy parmesan dressing, crunchy garlic croutons and a chargrilled chicken breast
Salade de ChèvreGrilled goats cheese croutons on a salad of marinated red peppers, black olives, and herb salad with our house French dressing
Saumon à la NicoisePan fried fillet of salmon with a French bean, olive, anchovy, new potato, egg, tomato, red onion & mixed leaf salad tossed in our house French dressing
Le Grillades
Steak Frites 7 ozPrime sirloin steak with French fries and melted garlic beurre maison
Minute Steak 5 ozThin cut rib-eye steak, with French fries and melted garlic beurre maison
Bavette 8ozTraditional French cut of steak marinated in rosemary & garlic, best enjoyed rare, with French fries and melted garlic beurre maison
Demi PouletHalf a garlic & thyme infused roast chicken, finished on the chargrill, with French fries and melted garlic beurre maison
Sauces for ChickenProvencale or mushroom
Sauces for SteaksBéarnaise, peppercorn or mushroom
Numéro Vingt SauceTo celebrate the 20th anniversary of Café Rouge we've introduced a signature steak sauce with over 20 secret ingredients
Plats RapidesQuicker dishes perfect for lunchtime
Saucisses de ToulouseSmoked Toulouse sausages with herb mash, caramelised onions and thyme jus
Baguette RougeChargrilled rib-eye steak baguette with oregano Dijon mayonnaise, French fries and salad garnish
Baguette PouletChargrilled chicken breast baguette with oregano Dijon mayonnaise, French fries and salad garnish
Baguette aux SaucissesPork sausage and tomato baguette with French fries and salad garnish
Croque MonsieurClassic French croque of ham and Gruyère cheese with French fries and a salad garnish
Penne au PestoPenne pasta sautéed with basil pesto, French beans and juicy cherry tomatoes, baby spinach and olive oil, finished with toasted pine nuts. Available with a chicken breast
Quiche LorraineSautéed bacon, Gruyère & onion quiche with salad garnish and warm potato salad or French fries
Quiche aux ChampignonsMushroom, caramelised onion and tarragon quiche with salad garnish and warm potato salad or French fries
Croque MadameOur classic Croque Monsieur topped with a fried egg, served with French fries and a salad garnish
Baguette au BaconBack bacon and tomato baguette with French fries and salad garnish
Cromesquis de SaumonSalmon fishcakes with a lime & coriander mayonnaise, French fries and salad garnish
Caserecci ChampignonsCaserecci - short twists of pasta - sautéed with chestnut mushrooms and a creamy mushroom sauce, finished with shaved Grana Padano
Speciality De La MaisonCafé Rouge speciality dishes
Poulet BretonStrips of chicken breast, leeks & mushrooms sauteed with fresh herbs in a cream & white wine sauce served with herb mash
Confit de CanardCrispy duck confit with orange liqueur sauce, French beans & dauphinoise potatoes
Légumes BretonParis mushrooms, courgettes, leeks and carrots sautéed with cream, herbs & white wine with herb mash
Boeuf BourguignonClassic rich beef casserole. Beef braised in a red wine, pork lardon, mushroom and pearl onion sauce with French beans and creamy dauphinoise potatoes
Sole-LimandeWhole lemon sole pan fried with lemon butter, served with sautéed new potatoes and courgettes
Moules du Café RougeClassic Café Rouge mussels cooked in white wine, cream, garlic and herbs with a choice of French fries or French baguette
Boissons Chaudes
CappuccinoEspressoFilter Café LatteHot ChocolateTeaBiscuits Sablés
Petit DejeunerBreakfast Dishhes served all day
Le Petit Déjeuner AnglaisEnglish breakfast of bacon, sausage, tomato, mushroom & fried or scrambled eggs with toast
Le Petit Déjeuner VégétarienRisolée potatoes, mushrooms, tomato & fried or scrambled eggs with toast
Le Grand DéjeunerThree sausages, three slices of back bacon, two fried eggs, risolée potatoes, mushrooms, tomato and toast
Oeufs BrouillésScrambled eggs on toast
MainsChoose a main course, dessert and drink for £4.95
Slices of chicken breast with mash and gravy
Sausages, mash and gravy
Salmon fishcakes with fries
Grilled chicken breast and mayonnaise baguette with new potatoes
Cheese and tomato pizza baguette with new potatoes
Cheesy omelette with fries
Pasta tubes in a tomato sauce topped with cheese
DessertsAll desserts come with banana slices on the side for making your own banana split!
Ice cream - choose from either vanilla, chocolate, strawberry or lemon sorbet
Fruit flavoured jelly
Drinks
Fruit juices - orange, apple, pineapple, cranberry or tomato
Milk
Water
Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, lemonade
Starters
Available Sunday - Thursday from 5pm. Choose two or three dishes from the menu. Please see individual location notice boards for price.
Terrine MaisonChicken liver parfait with Roscoff onion and plum chutney and French bread
Salade de ToulouseA warm salad of Toulouse sausage, potato and onions
Champignons de ParisBaked Paris mushrooms in a creamy roasted garlic and mushroom sauce, with melted Raclette cheese and slices of Fench baguette
Mains
Baguette MerguezGrilled spicy Merguez sausage baguette with oregano Dijon mayonnaise, French fries and salad garnish
Penne au PestoPenne pasta sautéed with basil pesto, French beans, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, finished with toasted pine nuts and a chargrilled chicken breast
Salade de CrabeCrab, French beans & red peppers bound in a light mayonnaise dressing on a mixed salad with garlic croutons
Légumes BretonLeeks, mushrooms, carrots and courgettes in a creamy wine herb sauce with herb mash
Desserts
Desert du Jour