Balthazar London

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   Kathrin VIP

   London36 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   Lovely greeting at the door and reception and overall very friendly staff and good service. We had to ask to move tables as the was live music and we were close to the entrance area and speakers and it was too noisy to hear each other over the small table. This was promptly accommodated and we had a very good food. But the vocals were way too loud adding to the overall dim of the busy dining room making it a slighlty uncomfortable dining experience and we decided to not stay for desserts.
   

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   James VIP

   London2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We went for a pre theatre meal. We hadn’t been before . For a Covent Garden restaurant the prices were very reasonable . The food was good but what made the experience outstanding was the service . I have never experienced such efficient and uniformly friendly service in an extremely busy restaurant. It was a pleasure just being there watching the staff glide around keeping every table happy. And live music too. Excellence personified. I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough.
   

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   Janis

   Edinburgh2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely food and amazing service. Everyone was so nice. First time dining here but it certainly won’t be the last.
   

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   Rebecca

   London1 review

   4.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   It was nice enough. The service was great. We had a table for two around 5.30. It was busy and quite loud and the tables were quite small and close together so had to shout a bit and could hear the next tables conversations. That being said, we still had a great time. Food was fresh. Had crab salad and chicken with mash, escargot & muscles. Decent quality. 2 courses and couple drinks around £60pp. Would go again but maybe at a less busier time.
   

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   Loic VIP

   London5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   A Pleasant Surprise at Balthazar, London It had been a while since our last visit to Balthazar, and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed the experience this time around. The seafood Vol-au-Vent was delicious—rich, perfectly cooked, and flavored. I also tried the rosemary pomegranate mocktail, which was refreshingly well-balanced and not too sweet—a great complement to the meal. The rosti with caviar was another standout—elegant and indulgent without being overwhelming. The oysters were fine but nothing special—I’d likely skip them next time in favour of the more memorable dishes. Overall, a lovely evening with some unexpected highlights. I’m looking forward to returning sooner rather than later.
   

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   Catherine

   Hertfordshire1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wade made us feel very welcome when we arrived at the door. Fantastic food and service
   

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   Frederico VIP

   London32 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   They rushed us through dinner, the food was ok and the service was awful. Very disappointing.
   

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   Kate

   London1 review

   4.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   This restaurant is a great location with lovely food and drinks. The decoration, service and menu was fantastic, and the set menu is a great deal. I will be coming back!
   

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   Jojo

   Berkshire8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Buzzing atmosphere, efficient service, good food and all within clean and classic French decor - could have been in a painting by Manet. Prix Fixe was excellent value and we'll prepared - had a whole mackerel without a bone in it
   

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    Megan

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Four of us had a pre theatre supper. Staff were all attentive and friendly . Cocktails were GREAT and food was delicious. Would highly recommend.
    

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