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Balthazar London, London,

Balthazar London

4.3
4.3
5367 Reviews
£26 to £40
French

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20:30
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  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Balthazar is located in Covent Garden in the heart of Theatreland and a very short walk from the Royal Opera House. It offers a French brasserie-inspired menu with an abundance of fruits de mer as well as a wide selection of classical French brasserie and bistro dishes.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30–22:45 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–16:00 Dinner Sat 16:00–22:45 Sun 16:00–21:45
  • Phone number
    020 3301 1155
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you’re hosting a business meeting, cocktail reception, anniversary or birthday party, wedding celebration or networking event, we can provide the perfect setting. Experience the same exceptional service, delicious food and ambient style of Balthazar in a more intimate setting,
  • Private party contact
    : 020 3727 6549
  • Area
    Covent Garden
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • All Day Set Menu - £24.50pp

    £24.50 per person

    6 Jan 2025 - 28 Feb 2025
    Join us for a taste of Paris with our delectable Prix Fixe menu, available Monday to Friday from 11am – 7pm. Delight in classic French cuisine as you indulge in two courses for £24.50, or three courses for £27.50, with a glass of wine or non-alcoholic cocktail included for lunchtime reservations between 11am – 3.45pm.
    All Day Set Menu - £24.50pp photo

What 5,367 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • London

    Most Booked

  • West End London

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Balthazar London offers a "warm ambience" and "delicious food" that consistently draws diners back. Guests praise the "excellent service" and "friendly staff," creating a "buzzy atmosphere" perfect for pre-theater dining. The set menu provides "great value," and the French martini drink is a standout. Despite some service hiccups, it's a "lovely spot" for a special meal in Covent Garden.
5,367 Reviews
  1. Gavin

    London

    35 reviews

    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very enjoyable pre-theatre dinner in an attractive setting and good service.

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  2. Timothy

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great the service was very prompt and the staff EXCEPTIONALLY friendly. I was delighted by how nice warm helpful and charming all the staff were - with the possible exception of the front of house greeting - the serving staff were amazing. the order was taken quickly and the delicious food arrived quickly too - we the theatre and we were able to enjoy the meal stress free that we would be held up waiting for food/the bill. I would 100000% go there again. cannot recommend enough.

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  3. Tuba

    London

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Balthazar is a place we usually visit with our loved ones, as we generally enjoy the ambiance and the food. However, during this experience, our baby chair took almost 10 minutes to arrive. On top of that, our orders were taken quite late, leaving us with no time for dessert and coffee. After the delay, the service improved, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. The crab & avocado starter I had was delicious, but the mushroom risotto was a complete disappointment. It contained goat cheese, which had a strong smell and an overwhelming flavor. Definitely not a dish I would order again.

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  4. Laura

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful food and staff are so lovely. Depending on how hungry you are you might need a side with your main :) Super speedy as well if you’re going to see a show

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  5. Mizuho

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent and great for pre theatre dinner.

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  6. Veronica

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service is excellent. I didn’t like that the tables are so close to each other, can barley move past.

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  7. andy

    Essex

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very small table Not enough room to comfortably accommodate all items

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  8. nadim

    VIP

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Very disappointing. Slow service, food bellow average.

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  9. Oriel

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Prompt and friendly service, varied menu and perfect for pre theatre. Appreciated the tables were widely spaced so we could have a proper chat and hear each other without effort. Will book again.

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  10. John Charles

    VIP

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting and wonderful service from the staff. It’s not easy to run such a large scale operation and they do so seamlessly and always with a smile. Well worth a visit!

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Balthazar London is rated 4.3 stars by 5367 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people
20:30
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 193 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Balthazar London

4-6 Russell Street, London, WC2B 5HZ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Covent Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30–22:45 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–16:00 Dinner Sat 16:00–22:45 Sun 16:00–21:45
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    020 3301 1155
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you’re hosting a business meeting, cocktail reception, anniversary or birthday party, wedding celebration or networking event, we can provide the perfect setting. Experience the same exceptional service, delicious food and ambient style of Balthazar in a more intimate setting,
  • Private party contact
    : 020 3727 6549
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