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Balthazar London, London,

Balthazar London

4.3 (5467)
£26 to £40
French
4-6 Russell Street, London, WC2B 5HZ

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 117 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.

Dining areas

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
  • Neighborhood
    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.
    All Day Set Menu - £24.50pp Photo

Private dining

Menu

Balthazar London's menu was last updated on 2/3/2022.

View menu on restaurant's website

What 5,467 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 offers an authentic Parisian bistro experience in the heart of Covent Garden. Guests appreciate its "efficient service" and "great value" menu options, especially for pre-theatre dining. The restaurant's "beautiful atmosphere" and "friendly staff" make each visit memorable. However, service speed can vary during peak times.
5,467 Reviews

  1. mark

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fast, efficient pre-theatre dinner. Fod was good and pricing fair.

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  2. Barry VIP

    Oxford12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Balthazar. The best. Signs in French and ceiling fans like in the Deep South. It's a New Orleans experience without calling itself one. All that but it's in Covent Garden.

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  3. Claire VIP

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the pre theatre menu, the mozzarella salad was average along with the mussels and chips. Lovely venue and staff attentive.

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  4. Paul

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely food and excellent service. We had a great evening.

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  5. Sharon VIP

    Vancouver42 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I was so disappointed. I was expecting big things. Felt like I was at a theme park restaurant. Service was great and I can’t fault that but literally everything else was meh.

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  6. Diane VIP

    Los Angeles21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a perfect evening! Look forward to returning.

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  7. May

    Houston19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance, decor and service was excellent. I was, however, slightly dissapointed with the food. One meat dish arrived cold and had to be reheated and my steak was overdone and had to be re-done and even then, it wasn’t tender. The Bearnaise sauce, a French staple, was completely wrong.

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  8. Jonathan

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Not quite *the* place it once was but a good meal and service and decent value.

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  9. Jennifer

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect place for a girls meet up. Buzzy lively atmosphere, good service, good food,

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  10. Hayette

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve been a customer for years and I still enjoy dining or having lunch in a such great restaurant. I am dual French and British, I lived many years in France and I can clearly say that this place truly makes me feel like I’m in a French bistro, and a very good one. Equal to some fancy Parisians. If I may, it’s just my taste and my own view: I am super fond of « choucroute de la mer » I would really love to see this in your menu. I haven’t had it since for years, last time was at my favourite bistro in Paris. If you can add it in your menu, I will definitely visit you much frequently. I’ll come back anyway because I love your seafood plate.

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FAQs

Balthazar London is rated 4.3 stars by 5467 OpenTable diners.

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

  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. West End London
  5. Covent Garden

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 117 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Balthazar London

4-6 Russell Street, London, WC2B 5HZ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Covent Garden
  • 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
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://balthazarlondon.com/
  • Phone number
    020 3301 1155
  • 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
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