Saint Jacques

4.8

625 Reviews

£41 and over

French

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

8:30 pm

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Neighbourhood gem
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

Location
5 St. James's Street, London, SW1A 1EF
Phone number
020 7930 2030
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
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

What 625 people are saying

Saint Jacques reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

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West End London
French

Review summary

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Saint Jacques offers an exquisite French dining experience in London. Patrons praise its "excellent food and service," "authentic French cuisine," and "charming ambiance." The outdoor terrace provides a delightful al fresco option. With "impeccable service" and "delicious food," Saint Jacques stands out as a "true gem" for any occasion.

625 Reviews

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Deborah VIP
Kent10 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, we were warmly welcomed - and enjoyed a delicious meal. Sitting at a round table provides for greater conviviality. Thank you!
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Tom
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous value set lunch, charcuterie, duck, tuna, apple tart with ice cream - all topped off with faultless service. Is this the type of restaurant from a bygone age of attention to detail in a discrete but comfortable environment? 100%. And that's a very good thing - rarely achieved this well these days.
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Zac VIP
London10 reviews
4.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely place for breakfast. Good Eggs Royale. I will return! Must be even better on the terrace when the weather is warmer.
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Aniket
New York City2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Really quiet on a Saturday night. Food wasn’t so tasty. Pheasant and beef main are really average especially. Wines were nice.
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Tricia
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great french food and service ... Brings back happy memories of when restaurants used to cook at the table. Looking forward to going there in the summer and dine in the courtyard
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BRIAN VIP
London8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Probably the best French restaurant in London. Simply outstanding.
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Gavin
London7 reviews
4.0
Dined on 12 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Classic restaurant in the modern French brasserie style. All dishes are well executed using excellent seasonal produce. And a very good wine list to go with it. Service was very good, attentive when necessary.
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David
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 12 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A really great restaurant with great food and atmosphere
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Timothy
Cambridge1 review
5.0
Dined on 12 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very friendly atmosphere. Attentive staff. Excellent food. All in all a really great experience!
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adrian
London54 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jolly lovely experience. Warming French onion soup well cooked steak delightful tarte tartin. Great start to the week
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Saint Jacques is rated 4.8 stars by 625 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

8:30 pm

Booked 4 times today

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

Additional information

Phone number
020 7930 2030
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
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Saint Jacques

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