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Saint Jacques, London,

Saint Jacques

4.8
4.8
600 Reviews
£41 and over
French

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Richard Weiss, iconic restaurateur and sommelier, returns to London’s West End with Saint Jacques restaurant. A relaxed and discrete chic bistro setting, Saint Jacques makes the perfect venue for breakfast, a convivial lunch, early evening cocktail or intimate dinner to savour.

Bringing new life to St James’s with classic French dishes and modern creations, the Saint Jacques seasonal menu blends tradition and innovation to suit all tastes – from Richard’s legendary tableside prepared Steak Tartare to a decadent fondant au chocolat.

Saint Jacques’ interior amalgamates the characteristics of a warm traditional brasseries with a vibrant and fresh aesthetic. Key features include the light and airy main dining area, where the clean and organic design coupled with the floral artwork complements the local and seasonal ingredients used. Our French windows then open onto our courtyard, a tranquil oasis of a kind rarely found in Central London.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–9:45 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–10:15 am Dinner Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7930 2030
  • Website
    http://www.saintjacquesrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Offering an intimate atmosphere and cosy feel, our oak-panelled private dining room can comfortably seat up to 40 guests or be the perfect place for a Drinks & Canapés reception for up to 70 people.
  • Location
    5 St. James's Street, London, SW1A 1EF
  • Neighbourhood
    St. James's
  • Cross Street
    5 St James's street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Green Park tube station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Menu

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What 600 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • West End (London)

    Good for business meals

  • West End (London)

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Saint Jacques is a "hidden gem" offering authentic French cuisine in a "lovely ambiance," with attentive service. Guests praise its "fantastic" food, including standout dishes like steak tartare. Located conveniently in London's West End, it combines "traditional French flavors" with a "refined yet comfortable" atmosphere. Perfect for a memorable dining experience.

600 Reviews

  1. Sarah

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely welcome and very attentive service. Authentic delicious French food. Great pre theatre choice.Well balanced menu of Meat, fish and veggie options

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  2. William

    VIP

    London

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Jacques is a rarity, a genuine French bistro where all the staff are actually French, and the cooking as well! Perfect for a business lunch or lunch with old friends with plenty of great wine!

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  3. Jonathan

    Warwickshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. It is refreshing to eat somewhere where you can relax and hear your companions. Although the restaurant was full, there was sufficient space between tables to be able to enjoy the evening.

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  4. David

    VIP

    London

    101 reviews

    5.0

    101 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From arrival to departure we were looked after. Despite a large party having Christmas celebrations we were served promptly and courteously. It was refreshing to have a dog friendly restaurant in Central London as well. Food was classically French and excellent

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  5. alex

    VIP

    London

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    good quality food, nice ambience, nice service and for london reasonable value. will be back soon.

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  6. jennifer

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is amazing!! Truly authentic french food! Service outstanding!! The bread and butter so delicious from france of course!!! J’ADORE ST JACQUES

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  7. Urosh

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Classic French food with great service and atmosphere.

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  8. Charles

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful restaurant and all the food was a scrummy. Staff were absolutely lovely. So helpful and kind, without being intrusive. Will definitely be going back.

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  9. Brian

    VIP

    London

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy our visits to Saint Jacques. The welcome is always warm and the service is exemplary. The food gets better and better, this time I had the scallops (St Jacques!) and the pheasant, which was an enormous portion, and very flavoursome. The wine list is well chosen with some unusual wines and all very reasonably priced. Highly recommended.

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  10. Joanne

    VIP

    London

    14 reviews

    2.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We were struggling to find a table on a Saturday night in the area near Green Park/Picadilly...this place looked nice and had availability so we decided to give it a go. It has a pleasant (not spectacular) interior and friendly staff but it was lacking in ambience. The tables were half full at peak time 8pm on a Saturday evening and the food ranged from OK to good but again nothing outstanding. We all had starters and mains, and shared some sides, only one person had dessert. We had one bottle of white and a carafe of red (both the cheapest available, and 2 people had a digestif of Armagnac) The final bill was £465 for 4 people with an 'optional' 15% service charge already included on the bill. Maybe I'm out of touch but that is a hefty bill for some perfectly nice, but pretty simple French food that you could get in Soho at half that price. We won't be returning I'm afraid as I think there are much better places to go if you're going to spend that amount of money. Probably why it was only half full.

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Saint Jacques is rated 4.8 stars by 600 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Saint Jacques

5 St. James's Street, London, SW1A 1EF

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    5 St James's street
  • Neighbourhood
    St. James's
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–9:45 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–10:15 am Dinner Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Green Park tube station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.saintjacquesrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    020 7930 2030
  • Private party facilities
    Offering an intimate atmosphere and cosy feel, our oak-panelled private dining room can comfortably seat up to 40 guests or be the perfect place for a Drinks & Canapés reception for up to 70 people.
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