The Delaunay

4.7

3200 Reviews

£26 to £40

European

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

Encapsulating the architectural elegance and history of Vienna and wider Central-Europe, The Delaunay evokes the spirit of grand café dining, infusing it with a sense of timeless appeal.

Located by Covent Garden and in the heart of theatre-land, the menus celebrate European flavours, often spotlighting lesser-known continental dishes.

Open early for breakfast, through to lunch and dinner, The Delaunay is open seven days a week. Alongside the restaurant, there is also a bar and counter setting. The Counter offers refined but easy dishes for brief stops or takeaway, whilst the bar is a cossetting and imaginative place for pre-or-post dinner cocktails.

If you’re looking to make a booking, please visit the website or call 020 7499 8558.

Additional information

Location
55 Aldwych, London, WC2B 4BB
Phone number
020 7499 8558
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
European, Austrian, German
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 pm Sat 8:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Maciej Banas and Regis Negrier

Experiences

The Delaunay Prix-Fixe
£34.75 per person
Multiple dates available
Available all day, The Delaunay Prix-Fixe Menu is an ideal option for those after a quick pre- or post-theatre dinner. This set menu is two courses for £29.75 and three courses for £34.75. With a variety of dishes inspired by the grand café tradition of Central Europe, the Prix-Fixe menu has something for everyone.
The Full Haus
£29.50 per person
Multiple dates available
Located in the heart of London’s Theatreland, The Delaunay is perfectly placed for a pre-theatre supper, and our ‘Full Haus’ menu is just the ticket, with 3 courses and a drink for £29.50. The 3-course set menu has been created with all our signature European flair, featuring some of our most popular dishes, such as our Soufflé Swiss and Grilled Spatchcock Chicken. Included in the offer is a glass of house wine, beer, or soft drink. The Full Haus is available Monday – Friday 4:30pm-6pm.
Afternoon Tea at The Delaunay
£34.50 per person
Multiple dates available
Afternoon Tea by Regis Negrier - Simplicity and style at The Delaunay: the ultimate ‘art de la table’ The Delaunay’s new Afternoon tea by Regis Negrier our Head Pastry Chef, sums up the spirit of timeless dining. Think classic finger sandwiches, delicate bakes and traditional scones served in style and set to become a cherished weekend ritual. Afternoon tea at The Delaunay is available on Saturdays and Sundays, 3pm-5pm; £34.50 per person; £49.50 including Champagne ‘Please note, we require at least 24 hours notice of any dietary requirements before the date of your booking, to ensure we can accommodate you’

What 3,200 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

London
European
London
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables
West End (London)
European
West End (London)
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Delaunay offers a "beautiful restaurant" experience with "excellent food and service." Patrons appreciate its "fantastic ambience" and "professional" staff. It's a "go-to" spot for reliable dining, ideal for special occasions or pre-theatre meals. While prices are high, the overall experience often leaves diners eager to return.

3,200 Reviews

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Brian
London8 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A food oasis in the West End where traditional quality and service still exists. It is a pleasure to meet with friends and family in such a pleasant venue.
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Sheila VIP
London20 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent location for a pre-theatre supper. Very relaxed and great food
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Karina VIP
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious as usual; service was quick, essential for a pre-theatre dinner. Ambience provided a pleasant experience and noise levels allowed for easy conversation across a table. Will return!
The DelaunayResponded 2 days ago
Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Delaunay!
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OpenTable Diner
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sea bass was amazing, as was the Kale and squash salad starter. Never disappoints.
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Nat VIP
London28 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
For a night where you want to find yourself in a white tablecloth European old time classic ambience right in the middle of London. but without giving up the quality of food and service - you can’t go wrong! And I was taking my early 20s kids out and they loved it! Excellent cocktails! Brows choice of very well executed dishes from tartare to beefstroganoff to canard - excellent deserts!
The DelaunayResponded on February 27, 2025
Nat, thank you for sharing your positive experience! We hope to see you soon!
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Deanne VIP
London12 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere - very classy. We had a fab table in the middle of the room but with a booth behind us so we had the best of both worlds. All of us enjoyed our food except for my sister who ordered the New York hotdog - we all had a good laugh at it as it looked exactly what it said it was. However, the taste wasn't good, supposedly. One portion of fries was tepid, the other was forgotten and had to be requested again. But, despite these minor issues, we had a fab time due to the great atmosphere.
The DelaunayResponded on February 19, 2025
Deanne, thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at The Delaunay! We hope to see you soon!
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Yasmine
London5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great as always. Highly recommend for after work dinner - cosy atmosphere
The DelaunayResponded on February 20, 2025
Yasmine, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Delaunay! Thank you again for the great review!
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William
London6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Nice ambience. Great location. Food was exceptional. Would have been pretty reasonable if we hadn’t bought two glasses of nice champagne - but it was a birthday!
The DelaunayResponded on February 13, 2025
William, thank you so much for the positive review! We hope to see you soon!
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David VIP
London20 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The Delaunay is always reliable. Tasty food, attentive service and decent wine list. It’s always noisy and busy, which is part of the experience.
The DelaunayResponded on February 10, 2025
David, we are very happy we could provide you with a positive experience! Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We hope to see you soon!
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David VIP
London111 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A brilliant option for lunch. Can’t fault it in any way. Olga deserves a special mention as she is efficient, polite, friendly and charming.
The DelaunayResponded on February 13, 2025
David, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Delaunay! Thank you so much for the positive review! We look forward to your next visit! Take care!
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FAQs

The Delaunay is rated 4.7 stars by 3200 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

55 Aldwych, London, WC2B 4BB

Additional information

Phone number
020 7499 8558
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
European, Austrian, German
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 pm Sat 8:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Maciej Banas and Regis Negrier

The Delaunay

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

The Delaunay Prix-Fixe

The Full Haus

Afternoon Tea at The Delaunay

Menu

What 3,200 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is The Delaunay restaurant rated?

Is The Delaunay currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information