Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. West End (London)
  5. Covent Garden
Balthazar London, London,

Balthazar London

4.3
4.3
5316 Reviews
£26 to £40
French

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 186 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.

Private dining

Private dining

Book your next event with us

View details

Dining areas

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

    Nov 4, 2024 - Jan 3, 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 £27.50, or three courses for £29.50.
    Prix Fixe Set Menu photo

  • 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

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 5,316 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 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.

5,317 Reviews

  1. Ursula

    VIP

    Dublin

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my third time to go to Balthazar. Staff very accommodating. Table booked for 5.15 we arrived late and we were reminded immediately that our table was needed for the next sitting at 7 pm! Thats fine ! Then it came to paying the bill… I was fortunate enough to have received a gift voucher for Balthazar , however on payment was told there was a 48 hour process for gift voucher! I never heard this before but I see it NOW on the website! Andrea the manager generously gave us desserts and coffees on the house! This needs to be stated more clearly on your website. Everything else great 👌

    Is this helpful?

  2. Natascia

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Esperienza pessima. La definirei una trappola per turisti. Neanche paragonabile al fratello di NY. Servizio pessimo, camerieri maleducati e incompetenti. Inconcepibile non poter scegliere cosa ordinare perché molti piatti terminati. Allora consiglierei di chiudere alla sera o forse proprio di chiudere definitivamente per non rovinare la fama di un locale storico e molto piacevole di New York.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Frank

    Houston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was intermediate. Very noisy and busy restaurant. No reason to come back again

    Is this helpful?

  4. Sara

    London

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bold, atmospheric and perfect for pre or post theatre. Food was exceptional and the staff were friendly and helpful. Perfect!

    Is this helpful?

  5. Lindsay

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious! The wait staff was helpful and attentive. The food came quickly, even though it was very busy when we went. Our family would eat here again!

    Is this helpful?

  6. Ian

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic venue. Lovely place for a family reunion. Had lovely cocktails and the food was delicious. My son especially loved the Balthazaar burger.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Barbara

    VIP

    Nashville

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was so delicious. We had soup, oysters and the brie cheese for starters. Steaks, burger and risotto for dinner and all were wonderful. Desserts great too.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Sarah

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply marvelous, food, drinks service and atmosphere exceeded our expectations. A special meal after seeing Mama Mia. Highly recommend the oysters and the French onion soup and to go with friends that love a dining experience.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Abigail

    London

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was only just fair. Burgers were good. The vegetarian main of aubergine was tiny, more of a starter size and just average in taste. My steak was tough and not particularly nice to eat. Fries were really good. It’s very pretty and service was good. I just feel the staff need to remember it’s not a conveyor belt. I appreciate it’s a really busy restaurant but it felt rather rushed and not v relaxing. I’d go back tho as it is pretty and a nice ambience.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Steff

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was not good at all. Steaks tiny with lots of fat. Mussels very fishy. Way overpriced for the food.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Balthazar London is rated 4.3 stars by 5316 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 186 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
Discover
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Our sites
Businesses
  • Delight more diners
  • Open for Business Blog
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo