Balthazar London

4.3

5450 Reviews

£26 to £40

French

4-6 Russell Street, London, WC2B 5HZ

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2 people

Apr 5, 2025

11:00 p.m.

Booked 118 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

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
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 £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.
Brunch Set Menu
£29.50 per person
Multiple dates available
Discover our brunch set menu, starting at £27.50 for 2 courses or £29.50 for 3 courses, available Saturday – Sunday and Bank Holidays. Showcasing the best of our brunch offerings, this set menu features a curated selection of crowd-pleasers, including freshly baked French pastries, Croque Monsieur, or the timeless Eggs Benedict with Frites.

Private dining

What 5,450 people are saying

Balthazar London reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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, located in Covent Garden, offers a "buzzing atmosphere" with "efficient service" and "good food" amidst "classic French decor." It's perfect for pre-theatre dining with its "great location," "reasonable prices," and "delicious bistro fare." Despite occasional service hiccups, the "friendly staff" and "lively ambiance" make it a "trusted favourite."

5,450 Reviews

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Steve VIP
London11 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience. Will be back very soon. Thanks
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Stanley
Hertfordshire28 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pre-theatre dinner. Restaurant can get noisy. Clearly very popular and very busy. Quite good menu range.
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OpenTable Diner
London6 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely food , lamb rump amazing, prices not super silly , and Marco the waiter super attentive.A proper restaurant serving proper portions, would recommend
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Kathrin VIP
London36 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days 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 3 days 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 4 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 on March 28, 2025
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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Balthazar London is rated 4.3 stars by 5450 OpenTable diners.

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