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The Delaunay, London,

The Delaunay

4.7
4.7
3196 Reviews
£26 to £40
European

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2 people
7:00 p.m.

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Booked 23 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

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
  • Phone number
    020 7499 8558
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Maciej Banas and Regis Negrier
  • Private party facilities
    Interested in private hire? The Delaunay offers 3 unique spaces, suited to all manner of events. More information contact PDR@thedelaunay.com
  • Neighbourhood
    Covent Garden
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Temple Underground Covent Garden Underground Holborn Underground
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Late Night, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 Delaunay Prix-Fixe photo
  • 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.
    The Full Haus photo
  • 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’
    Afternoon Tea at The Delaunay photo

What 3,196 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

NoiseModerate

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 "warm ambience" with "terrific" food and impeccable service. Known for its "French style" charm, it excels with "exceptional food" and a "wonderful atmosphere." Highlights include a "lovely, varied menu" and "fabulous choice of cocktails." Ideal for special occasions and pre-theatre dining with its "great value" prix fixe menu.
3,196 Reviews
  1. William

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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!

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  2. David

    VIP

    London

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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 2 days ago
    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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  3. David

    VIP

    London

    109 reviews

    5.0

    109 reviews

    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.

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  4. Stephen

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent evening: fantastic food; explored new wines and, experienced brilliant service in an amazing place. Highly recommended.
    The DelaunayResponded 6 days ago
    Stephen, reviews like this give us motivation and help us ensure we provide high-quality care. Thank you, and have a fantastic day!

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  5. MONICA

    London

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for my birthday with my husband. Enjoyed the food and didn't feel awkward asking for tap water. Wine was good, cheapest was £35. Good prices overall, especially the set menu. The warm bread given at the beginning was a nice touch
    The DelaunayResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Monica, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at The Delaunay. We're happy we could meet your expectations! We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Delaunay! We hope to see you soon!

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  6. Vince

    Hampshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We very much enjoyed our meal in every way. The only blot on the proceedings was that the chicken soup was extremely salty. I consumed it but didn’t enjoy it for that reason. Spent the remainder of the day drinking water.
    The DelaunayResponded on January 31, 2025
    Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope to see you soon!

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  7. Mark

    VIP

    London

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely. As always. Warm ambience and the food is generally terrific. Has that balance of informal atmosphere and premium experience.
    The DelaunayResponded on January 31, 2025
    Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day! We're looking forward to your next visit with us!

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  8. David

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food arrived promptly but was not particularly hot which was further compounded by being served on cold plates. The gents toilets had obviously not been checked for some time with towels all over the floor and areas around urinals not cleaned adequately. Will not return.

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  9. Naval

    VIP

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Significantly better than sister restaurants at the Wolseley. The service is impeccable. Monkfish and edelweiss cocktails were the highlights.

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  10. Julie

    VIP

    London

    13 reviews

    1.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Whilst the food was okay the service was extremely poor. Water not replenished, no one asked if our food was okay or if we wanted another drink. 15 minutes after being given the dessert menu no one had returned to take our order. We then ran out of time as we were going to the Theatre so, 2 hours for 1 main course each - appalling! Saimir was extremely apologetic and offered a complimentary dessert but we had no time. He has offered to "look after" us if we contact him should we revisit but not sure that we will - very disappointing

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FAQs

The Delaunay is rated 4.7 stars by 3196 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.

Select a time

Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Delaunay

55 Aldwych, London, WC2B 4BB

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Covent Garden
  • 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
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    European, Austrian, German
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Temple Underground Covent Garden Underground Holborn Underground
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Maciej Banas and Regis Negrier
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Late Night, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    020 7499 8558
  • Private party facilities
    Interested in private hire? The Delaunay offers 3 unique spaces, suited to all manner of events. More information contact PDR@thedelaunay.com
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