CAFÉ CIEL

🏠 OLD WAR OFFICE WHITEHALL, LONDON, SW1A 2BX

🍽️ Restaurant

Tier Achieved:

✅ SAFE BET ✅

Clean. Reliable. Does the job.

The "lights out missionary" of food. Spotless kitchen, decent grub. Won't blow your mind, won't disappoint.

🧼 Food Hygiene Rating 5/5 FSA Certified
⭐ Google Rating 4.2 49 reviews
MonClosed
Tue10 AM–7 PM
Wed10 AM–7 PM
Thu10 AM–7 PM
Fri10 AM–7 PM
Sat10 AM–7 PM
Sun10 AM–5 PM

Charming, but don’t expect thrills.

Café Ciel is the kind of place where you walk in feeling like a tourist and leave feeling like you’ve just discovered the ultimate brunch spot. Zain Foodie raves about the ricotta toast and fluffy pancakes, while Mehdi Doghri claims the pastries are so good they could make a French baker weep. It’s like Paris but with less pretension and more coffee.

However, it’s not all sunshine; Julian Grenier found the service a bit slow. If you can overlook the occasional hiccup, you might just find yourself back here for another cup of that good coffee and a warm pastry. It’s a cute spot that nails the cozy vibe, even if it’s not blowing anyone’s mind.


💬 PEOPLE SAY 💬

great pancakescozy atmosphereslow service

✨ FEATURES ✨

🍽️ Dine-in🥡 Takeout🍺 Beer🍷 Wine🐕 Dog friendly

📝 REVIEWS 📝

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"The ricotta toast was light and tasty."

— Zain Foodie

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"The food is creative, balanced, and exciting."

— Mehdi Doghri

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"The space in the Grand Courtyard is bright and welcoming."

— Ali


🔬 FSA BREAKDOWN 🔬

🧼 Hygienic Food Handling VERY GOOD
🏗️ Cleanliness & Facilities VERY GOOD
📋 Management & Safety VERY GOOD

Café Ciel, LONDON — Food Hygiene Rating: 5/5

🗓️ Last inspected: 15 July 2025


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