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Gaucho - Covent Garden, London, Greater London

Gaucho - Covent Garden

4.3
4.3
473 Reviews
£26 to £40
Steakhouse

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2 people
22:00
Booked 77 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for fine wines
Join us this Valentine's Day for a romantic evening set in candlelight with cocktails, finest wines and Latin inspired dishes. Looking for something extra special, our Valentine's menu for £55pp including a bottle of wine is perfect to share. For starters dive into a Black Truffle and Mushroom Fugazetta (a decadent Argentinian-style pizza), for mains choose from our top cuts of steak plus sides, and to end on a sweet note we have a delicious berry-laden Mille Feuille with Chantilly cream.

Nestled in the heart of Covent Garden, our newest Gaucho location marks a return to London after a decade of regional expansion. Set within an extension of the iconic Royal Opera House, Gaucho adds a vibrant new chapter to one of the city’s most culturally rich districts.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Argentinian, Latin American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–23:00 Fri 11:30–23:30 Sat 11:00–23:30 Sun 11:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    020 7242 2222
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Searching for the ideal venue to host your next private event? Whether you're planning an intimate gathering, a grand party or an unforgettable celebration with an exclusive venue hire contact our Sales Manager, Cara at cara.claxton@rarerestaurants.co.uk to begin bringing your event to life.
  • Area
    Covent Garden
  • Cross Street
    James Street & Floral Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    TUBE STATIONS: Covent Garden - 1min walk. Leicester Square - 10min walk. Charing Cross - 15min walk.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Valentine's Day 3 Course Menu with Wine £55-£65pp

    14 Feb 2025 - 15 Feb 2025
    The most romantic day of the year is upon us and we’re pulling out the stops for you to take your Valentine’s dining experience to the next level. Indulge in our three-course Valentine's sharing menu, paired with a bottle of red or white wine selected by our sommelier for you and your special someone to share, starting at £55 per person. SHARING STARTER Black truffle & wild mushroom fugazzeta SHARING STEAKS - one large cut to share between 2, includes your choice of 2 sides & 2 sauces Currasco de chorizo 600g Tira de ancho 500g (+£5pp) Chateaubriand (+£10pp) SHARING DESSERT Strawberry & raspberry mille-feuille *Menu available for reservations in the multiple of 2. Menu based on 2 guests sharing.
    Valentine's Day 3 Course Menu with Wine £55-£65pp photo
  • Valentine's Day glass of Chandon on arrival

    £12.50 per person

    13 Feb 2025 - 15 Feb 2025
    The most romantic day of the year is upon us and we’re pulling out the stops for you to take your Valentine’s dining experience to the next level. Start your evening with a glass of Chandon on arrival, £12.50 per glass.
    Valentine's Day glass of Chandon on arrival photo
  • The Long Lunch

    £55.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in The Long Lunch for £55 per person, beginning with a glass of Domaine Chandon Brut, NV – a sparkling welcome to your dining experience. Savour refined dishes like fresh sea bass ceviche, delicate seared scallop, & a luxurious poached egg with wild mushrooms & truffle. The main event is a perfectly grilled 200g Cuadril steak, served with fries & a vibrant salsa. End things on a sweet note with an elegant espresso panna cotta, & elevate your afternoon with your choice of an Alfajores cocktail or Yerba Maté Jasmine Fizz. LUNCH Sea Bass Ceviche Seared Scallop Poached Egg with Wild Mushroom Cuadril Steak 200g with Fries DESSERT Espresso Panacotta *Menu subject to change. *Price excluding service charge.
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What 473 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
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • West End London

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gaucho - Covent Garden offers "exceptional steak" and a vibrant atmosphere, enhanced by live tango performances. Guests appreciate the "amazing service," with standout staff like Luca and Sebastian creating memorable experiences. Although some reviews note occasional service hiccups, the restaurant's lively ambiance and delicious menu make it a popular choice for special occasions.

473 Reviews
  1. Lorenzo

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cristina y Daniel nos atendieron de 10!!. Muy profesionales y correctos en el trato.

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  2. Tracy

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was our first time at Gaucho (Covent Garden) and it was amazing. The food was delish, beautifully presented, and nothing was too much trouble from arrival to departing. Our waiter was top notch, friendly, efficient, attentive but not overbearing. He also seemed happy in his work with a natural smile. Our favourite starter (we shared two) was the prawns - just yum! We both had sea bream with salad and chips - our white wine vinegar was served individually in little ‘pans’ with serving spoon! Great touch. We both recommend this restaurant and we shall be returning.

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  3. Liisa

    VIP

    London

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great night with good food and drinks. The service was top notch.

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  4. Terry

    London

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Nice food and nice service, expensive for what it was, I guess you are paying for the location.

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  5. Mei Ting

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a nice experience Food was so good. Staff are so nice and friendly. Staff are helpful as well.

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  6. Cosimo Antonio

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience , amazing food and super service

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  7. Jim

    Yorkshire

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, friendly and knowledgeable and attentive staff and the steaks were up there with the best I’ve ever had. A really great evening out - nothing at all that I could be even slightly critical of.

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  8. OANA

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Very unhappy with how we were treated! Ines from the reservations team was very cold and unfriendly and the team not flexible at all. She insisted they will remove the promotion if we were late even 1 minute after the 15min grace period. We had a booking at 12pm for a promotion and kindly asked to change it to 1pm or even 12:30pm but they simply refused on the false pretext that this would extend our stay past 2pm and someone else will need the table at 2pm. The joke was that the restaurant was almost empty this whole time! Another reception staff's excuse was different, that the promotion would be 'lost' if they moved the booking which again was a joke because someone else who also had a promotional booking not only did they move it to a different day but also again to a different time therefore it was possible to change it! How was that possible for them and not for me?! I book venues for corporate event and would never book Gaucho because they are not flexible at all, nor friendly or understanding. I felt that because it was a promotional booking they treated us like we were there as an inconvenience to them. We were not impressed with the food either and portions from their set lunch menu were quite small. The beef tartare tacos, for example, are much better at STK. Very disappointed overall!

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  9. Jessica

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went here for date night had a brilliant waiter Zoltan who really knew what he was doing and had great recommendations! Food was gorgeous and we had such a good time- only aspect that wasn’t great was the front of house didn’t take my winter coat for some reason

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  10. Za

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The appetizer and main course was lovely and highly recommend their steak - dessert, its okay. This is not our first in Gaucho CG, service is always lovely - although slow from the kitchen but they are busy so its understandable. Overall it was a great place to dine specially if you have special occasion x

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FAQs

Gaucho - Covent Garden is rated 4.3 stars by 473 OpenTable diners.

Gaucho - Covent Garden does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
22:00
Booked 77 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Gaucho - Covent Garden

8-9 James St, London, Greater London WC2E 8BH

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    James Street & Floral Street
  • Area
    Covent Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–23:00 Fri 11:30–23:30 Sat 11:00–23:30 Sun 11:00–23:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Argentinian, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    TUBE STATIONS: Covent Garden - 1min walk. Leicester Square - 10min walk. Charing Cross - 15min walk.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    020 7242 2222
  • Private party facilities
    Searching for the ideal venue to host your next private event? Whether you're planning an intimate gathering, a grand party or an unforgettable celebration with an exclusive venue hire contact our Sales Manager, Cara at cara.claxton@rarerestaurants.co.uk to begin bringing your event to life.
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