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Opera Tavern, London,

Opera Tavern

4.6
4.6
340 Reviews
£26 to £40
Italian

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2 people
23:00
Booked 31 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Opera Tavern is a beautiful two-storey bar and restaurant in the heart of central London’s theatre land. Located on Catherine Street we are opposite the Drury Lane Theatre, seconds from the Opera House, a stone’s throw from The Strand and a lovely walk across Waterloo Bridge from the South Bank.

A beautiful former pub, the exposed brickwork, bold artwork and flattering low lighting help our two-story restaurant create the perfect atmosphere for a pre-theatre meal or drink. The ground floor houses a long bar with the open grill at one end, and a few tables placed beside the theatre box windows, where guests can watch the world go by.

We specialise in Italian and Spanish influenced tapas and have a charcoal grill on the ground floor where we cook up all manner of stunning small plates.

For groups reservations and Private Hire enquiries, contact us directly at bookings@saltyard.co.uk

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Spanish
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue 12:00–22:00 Wed–Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–20:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Łukasz Kiełbasiński

What 340 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Opera Tavern, nestled in the heart of the theatre district, offers a "fabulous" dining experience with its "great tapas and wine." The staff is "friendly" and "attentive," making it perfect for pre-theatre meals. Patrons praise the "delicious" food, cozy ambiance, and accommodating service, ensuring a memorable visit.

340 Reviews
  1. Felicity

    London1 review

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Not a good experience. After being the first in the restaurant for a pre theatre dinner we wer the last to be served every dish 40 minutes later. The service was very poor and the food would have been good, had it arrived all at once and hot. A great pity as it was a treat for my daughter after passing her exams.

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  2. Kevin

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. The pork belly was very special!

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  3. Alison

    Birmingham1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is very good - the braised ox cheek is highly recommended. Delia was very attentive & graceful in her service. Thoroughly enjoyed our lunch. It’s not cheap, but it is quality.

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  4. Patrick

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was lovely from the moment I arrived. The hostess, Leah, doubled as our waitress for most of the night and was always timely in getting us food and drinks. Incredible food was served, great Lamb and croquettes. Wide variety of drinks. Definitely will com again
    Opera TavernResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Patrick, thank you so much for your positive comments about Opera Tavern!

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  5. Bob

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love tapas. It means you get to try lots of different dishes. Two of us shared 5 plus desserts! It was all fab.
    Opera TavernResponded on 6 March 2025
    That's fab, glad you've enjoyed. Thank you for reply.

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  6. Eliza

    Gloucestershire8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, staff and atmosphere. I went with a group of friends and had a wonderful table and were allowed to relax there for most of the afternoon. We all said we will be going back.
    Opera TavernResponded on 4 March 2025
    Thank you so much Eliza, we really appreciated your wonderful feedback.

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  7. Nicola

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been to the Opera tavern many times and have always loved it the food and service is outstanding. A great pre theatre venue
    Opera TavernResponded on 4 March 2025
    Thank you so much for a kind words Nicola. See you next time!

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  8. Simon

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly and nice staff. Great food and superb location for the theatre district.
    Opera TavernResponded on 4 March 2025
    Thank you Simon for a nice review!

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  9. kim

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent pre theatre meal. Nice size portions for tapas. All dishes, octopus, tuna, ox cheeks, pork belly, prawns were delicious
    Opera TavernResponded on 4 March 2025
    Thank you Kim, glad you've enjoyed. Hope to see you soon again.

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  10. David

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and fabulous service - we'll definitely return.

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Opera Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 340 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
23:00
Booked 31 times today
Google Map for Opera Tavern

23 Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5JS

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Spanish
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue 12:00–22:00 Wed–Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–20:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Łukasz Kiełbasiński
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