Cigalon

4.5 (271)

£26 to £40

French

115 Chancery Lane, Holborn, London, WC2A 1PP

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Cigalon

4.5

£26 to £40

French

Chancery Lane

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2 people

Nov 8, 2026

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Gluten-free-friendly

Chancery Lane’s Cigalon brings the finest Provencal cuisine to London.
Set up by Pascal Aussignac of Club Gascon fame in 2011 the restaurant received glowing reviews for its well priced and varied Provencal menu set within the chic surroundings of a former auction house.

Diners enjoy the best of the South East of France and Corsica in dishes rarely seen here in the UK. Combining earthy flavours of the countryside with lighter coastal dishes, the menu provides a varied choice, accompanied by delightful wines from the same region. Secluded booths, banquette seating and a luxurious private dining room all enhance Cigalon's beautiful interior.

In the basement below sits Baranis bar where bespoke cocktails are enjoyed over a game of pétanque.

Contact us on www.cigalon.co.uk or info@cigalon.co.uk or on 020 7242 8373

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
French, Provencal, Modern European
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Tue–Fri 5:45 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
020 7242 8373
Website
http://www.cigalon.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Julien Carlon

Location
115 Chancery Lane, Holborn, London, WC2A 1PP
Neighborhood
Chancery Lane
Parking details
None
Public transit
Temple StationChancery Lane StationHolborn StationSt Paul's
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

2 | 3 Course Post Theatre Menu £17.25pp | £19.50pp
£12.50 - £15.00 per person
1 - 4 people
Multiple dates available
A Taste of Provence, in the Heart of London Escape to the South of France without leaving Central London. At Cigalon, our set menu offers 2 or 3 courses for just £25 or £30 per person, available Tuesday to Friday. Late Dining? From 8:30pm onwards, enjoy the same 2| 3 course menu for just £12.50 or £15 per person — perfect for night owls or a relaxed end to the day. Ideal for Pre or Post-Theatre Dining and located just moments from The Strand and Covent Garden, Cigalon is perfectly placed for theatre-goers and city explorers alike. Southern French Flavours, Seasonal and Refined Cigalon is a contemporary French restaurant inspired by the flavours of Provence and the Mediterranean coastline. Our ever-changing menu celebrates the best of each season, from vibrant sharing plates and crisp salads to expertly grilled meats and line-caught fish. All dishes are prepared with care using ingredients sourced from independent growers and trusted producers — and served in one of London’s most beautiful and atmospheric dining rooms.

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Seared Cod & Spring Vegetables Barigoule£26.00
Fish of the Day
An ever-changing daily dish using fresh fresh from our trusted suppliers
Roasted Pork Belly, Glazed Carrots & Salsa Verde£30.00
Grilled Leg of Lamb, Braised Fennel & Black Garlic Aïoli£26.00
Meat of the Day - £/market price
A new dish each day using meat sourced from our trusted suppliers
Grilled Stone Bass, Braised Fennel & Bouillabaisse Jus£30.00

Sides to share

Roasted New Potatoes, Panisses, Ratatouille Provencale, Late Spring Green Vegetables

Dessert

Cheese of the Day from Mons Cheesemongers£14.00
Iced Nougat, Poached Rhubarb & Hibiscus£9.00
Chocolate Moelleux, Honey & Bay Leaf Ice-Cream £9.00
Strawberries, Strawberry Sorbet, Tropezienne Cream & Pistachios £9.00

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Cigalon.

4.5

(271)

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

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271 Reviews

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Lisa Gold
London5 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 1, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely terrible service. Despite being one of two occupied tables, we couldn’t get anyone to take our order for ages. Had to ask twice for salt. Bill came before we received our coffee. Not a cheap meal and tho food was good, portions were small and not great value. Won’t be returning.
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William Gold
London22 reviews
3.0
Dined on September 4, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Solid, reliable cooking from a tight, seasonal menu with clever touches that elevates familiar Provencal fare. For example green lentils spiked with preserved lemon or a chocolate dessert paired with aniseed. It was immensely comforting and unfussy cooking. Service was personable, the dining room had a clean, balanced energy, and the wine list was very well curated. The prices were very reasonable.
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Michael Gold
London19 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 5, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent, fast and friendly service without feeling rushed.
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Frederic Gold
London275 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 28, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb experience at Cigalon. Differenciated food, great service and good value. Recommended.
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Olena
London1 review
3.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food was good mostly - apart from the bread brought out at beginning of meal which was stale. Our complaint was the service which was mostly non existent. Felt forgotten about most of the meal - very little attention from staff and quite a cold attitude. Took forever for waiter to finally bring us the wine we ordered right at the beginning of the meal and they then really struggled to open the bottle. The person who took and brought food orders seemed really inexperienced as well and had to re-read her notes on the specials to remember what sides they were accompanied with. Due to extremely slow service the meal took a lot longer than expected. The restaurant was not at all busy so not clear why everything was so slow and waiters seemed so absent from our table.
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Loukas Gold
London62 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Limited choice of options and one of the specials was not available but the good was very tasty and the service friendly albeit slow
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Tim
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great for business lunches. Great food, fast service and not noisy!
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Yuen
London3 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant changes the menu every month! The tasting menu we had was very good! We enjoyed everything!
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Daniel Gold
London32 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was ok, but there is a real lack of options - just 3 dishes to choose from for mains with one of those being vegetarian it left just a choice of red meat or fish I don't mind a simplified menu but this was perhaps cut back a bit too far
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KDine
London66 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had the 5 course tasting menu for a mid-week celebration dinner. Good range of flavours and textures with southern French themes. Excellent wine list.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
French, Provencal, Modern European
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Tue–Fri 5:45 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
020 7242 8373
Website
http://www.cigalon.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Julien Carlon

Location
115 Chancery Lane, Holborn, London, WC2A 1PP
Neighborhood
Chancery Lane
Parking details
None
Public transit
Temple StationChancery Lane StationHolborn StationSt Paul's
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Cigalon is well suited to a special evening: guests praise its calm, elegant atmosphere, low lighting and excellent food with thoughtful wine pairings.

Yes, you can contact Cigalon via their website, info@cigalon.co.uk or 020 7242 8373 to discuss requests, and guests note the team has been helpful in accommodating food restrictions.

Cigalon feels like a cozy, elegant slice of the South of France, a sunlit, plant-filled conservatory with secluded booths, banquettes and a luxurious private dining room, low light and soft music creating a calm, welcoming atmosphere.

Yes, guests describe enjoying time on a patio, for example chatting with friends over wine on the patio during a relaxed visit.

Smart casual is the guide, polished but relaxed, so neat, comfortable attire suits the restaurant well and many guests treat it as a spot for special dinners or date nights.

For a calm, efficient visit head to Cigalon for lunch Tuesday–Friday (12:00–14:00), reviewers call it “great for business lunches” and “not noisy.” If you want the tasting-menu experience, the monthly tasting night (first Tuesday of the month) is singled out as great value.

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Cigalon

4.5

£26 to £40

French

Chancery Lane

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2 people

Nov 8, 2026

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

Cigalon

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Cigalon

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About this restaurant

Additional information

2 | 3 Course Post Theatre Menu £17.25pp | £19.50pp

Snacks

Sourdough, Fougasse & Black Olive Tapenade (v) £4.00

Mixed Olives & Pistou (v)£3.00

Panisses à l'aïoli (v)£7.00

Corsican Charcuterie Selection £14.00

Asparagus, New Potatoes, Watercress & Egg Salad - 9£9.00

Summer Courgettes & Girolles Risotto (v)£14.50

Starters

Veal Head Terrine, Tonnato Sauce & Baby Gem £12.00

Cuttlefish & Squid Ink Risotto £14.50

Clams, Mussels, Courgettes & Basil Penne Pasta £12.00

Pea, Broad Beans & Wild Garlic Risotto£14.50

Mains

Seared Cod & Spring Vegetables Barigoule£26.00

Fish of the Day

Roasted Pork Belly, Glazed Carrots & Salsa Verde£30.00

Grilled Leg of Lamb, Braised Fennel & Black Garlic Aïoli£26.00

Meat of the Day - £/market price

Grilled Stone Bass, Braised Fennel & Bouillabaisse Jus£30.00

Sides to share

Dessert

Cheese of the Day from Mons Cheesemongers£14.00

Iced Nougat, Poached Rhubarb & Hibiscus£9.00

Chocolate Moelleux, Honey & Bay Leaf Ice-Cream £9.00

Strawberries, Strawberry Sorbet, Tropezienne Cream & Pistachios £9.00

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