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Balthazar London, London,

Balthazar London

4.3
4.3
5397 Reviews
£26 to £40
French

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 189 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • 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 am–10:45 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Sat 4:00 pm–10:45 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
    020 3301 1155
  • Website
    https://balthazarlondon.com/
  • 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
  • Location
    4-6 Russell Street, London, WC2B 5HZ
  • Neighbourhood
    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

    Jan 6, 2025 - Feb 28, 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

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What 5,397 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • London

    Most Booked

  • West End (London)

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Balthazar London offers a lively French brasserie experience in Covent Garden. Guests praise its "excellent service," "delicious food," and "warm atmosphere." Consistent favorites include the French onion soup and seafood platters. While bustling and occasionally loud, the restaurant is a "trusted favorite" for pre-theater dining and special occasions.

5,397 Reviews

  1. zhaolin

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat in our seats for more than 30 minutes and there was still no waiter to take care of us, for which we called numerous times but were ignored, and even more egregious was that one of the waitresses was called by us twice, but each time asked us to wait and take care of other tables first, hopefully not racist, but we got no response. So I don't recommend this restaurant very much. Suffocating service attitude.

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  2. Juan

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It rarely fails to deliver, Balthazar is a place with a great vibe, service was great and the fixed menu is good value with great choices.

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  3. Lauren

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and wine were excellent. The only negatives are acoustics and noise level - it was so loud in the restaurant at lunch that it was difficult to carry on a conversation at our table.

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  4. Nuala

    VIP

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rita was fantastic give her a pay rise immediately!

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  5. Nicola

    VIP

    London

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Wait staff don't write down the orders. No idea who this impresses (when they get it right) but it's just downright irritating when they get it wrong as they did in this case, (order was for 2 people and not complicated) They forgot one of our drinks and brought the wrong dish for lunch. So we ended up having to ask for one of our drinks 3 times and eating at different times which spoilt the lunch a bit. Just write down the order like they do in pretty much every restaurant everywhere, get the order correct and everyone's happy.

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  6. Kristina

    VIP

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Stefan very nice and full of details. I had dessert courtesy of Balthazar to celebrate my birthday. Thank you! I hope to visit soon, my favorite restaurant in Covent Garden. KF

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  7. Laura

    Seattle

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Whenever I'm lucky enough to have an excuse to overnight in Covent Garden/Seven Dials, I try to head over to Balthazar for a Sunday morning breakfast/brunch. The greeting is always pleasantly friendly, and because I'd booked for my birthday morning, the welcome was downright effusive. This time I sat at one of the high-tops facing the bar, and ordered a mimosa and tea to start the proceedings. By sacrificing the English muffins (a tad more toasting would have helped them along) under the generous portion of well prepared eggs Benedict, I felt I could nibble on fresh, hot chips instead. One of the hosts was watching me out of the corner of his eye, and before I could think about calling for the bill, brought out a superb little profiterole complete with gold candle. How sweet! (And aren't I glad I didn't opt for the waffle this visit?) Will be happy to return again whenever I can.

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  8. Ulrik

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, politely service, the atmosphere was good

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  9. Mikaela

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Entire staff was friendly, knowledgeable and a pleasure to chat with! Wade made our night!

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  10. Theresa

    VIP

    Atlantic City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time celebrating my daughters birthday. The food was very good, service was excellent!

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FAQs

Balthazar London is rated 4.3 stars by 5397 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 189 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Balthazar London

4-6 Russell Street, London, WC2B 5HZ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Covent Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:45 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Sat 4:00 pm–10:45 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • 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
  • Website
    https://balthazarlondon.com/
  • 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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