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Balthazar London, London,

Balthazar London

4.3
4.3
5266 Reviews
£26 to £40
French

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2 people
8:00 p.m.
Booked 187 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

  • Prix Fixe Set Menu

    £27.50 per person

    Multiple dates available
    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 £27.50, or three courses for £29.50.
    Prix Fixe Set Menu photo

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What 5,266 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
  • 4.1Service
  • 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 delightful blend of "great food" and "fantastic service" in an authentic bistrot setting. Known for its bustling atmosphere, the restaurant excels in pre-theatre dinners with efficient service. While some find service inconsistent, many praise the attentive staff and delicious menu, making it a popular choice.

5,266 Reviews

  1. Julia

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere near to Christmas. Great service and food.

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  2. Michael

    London

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    too much noise, the two waiters who were in our area forgot about us all the time and were busy with other female guests. the steak was overcooked (should have been medium) the salmon was dry and boring. and the waiter rolled his eyes when we asked to buy bread and wine.

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  3. Chris

    London

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The restuarant was very busy as expected during the holiday season but having to wait 20 minutes to get two cocktails wasn't a good experience. We were half way through out starters before the cocktails arrived. The food was good though,

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  4. Jon

    London

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Rather disappointing from a food experience which poorly reflected on the staff that work very hard and are very polite. It would be hard to make escargot taste so bland but they succeeded and the same can be said for the lobster and steak! The food really must improve!

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  5. Monica

    Mexico City

    14 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Los platillos bastante simples sin sabor, sin calidad.

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  6. Paul

    London

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Super service and super food. Never been disappointed with Balthazar. Very busy service, but the staff were up to it. Only negative was the rowdy table next to us. Fortunately, they were finishing dessert as we were seated.

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  7. David

    London

    128 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    128 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great French restaurant on Russel Street Covent Garden. They have a really good menu and wine list. I’d certainly recommend the restaurant to anyone who likes French food. With thanks.

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  8. Charlotte

    Devon

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Baltazar by name, but most certainly not the Baltazar of New York We had steak frites …..the frites were tasteless & not hot. Steak tasted like it had been fried in pig fat , steak was tasteless. We asked for the check & it took ages for us to be able to pay & get out of there ! Such a disappointment! Regrettably a very poor experience, perhaps as it’s owned by the IVY group & not managed by the original Baltazar team it is just running on the the name & fabulous reputation of Baltazar NY.

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  9. Abigail

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was nice, but we felt rushed. We’d been served our starters and less than 5 minutes after we had our mains brought over. As you only have your table for a set time, it feels as if you can’t really relax and take your time. I think if you were to go on a quieter day, the experience would be a lot more enjoyable.

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  10. Renzo

    Mexico City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening. Delicious food, excellent service.

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FAQs

Balthazar London is rated 4.3 stars by 5266 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 p.m.
Booked 187 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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