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The Delaunay, London,

The Delaunay

4.6
4.6
3197 Reviews
£26 to £40
European

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2 people
9:30 pm
Booked 17 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
  • Website
    http://thedelaunay.com/
  • 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
  • Location
    55 Aldwych, London, WC2B 4BB
  • Area
    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

    GBP 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

    GBP 29.50 per person

    11 Nov 2024 - 2 Feb 2025
    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 3:30pm-5pm.
    The Full Haus photo

  • Afternoon Tea at The Delaunay

    GBP 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

Menu

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What 3,197 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • London

    European

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Delaunay impresses with its "lovely food" and "excellent service," capturing the essence of a grand French café. Guests enjoy generous portions, a varied menu, and a "wonderful atmosphere." Despite occasional service hiccups, the restaurant is praised for its "friendly and efficient" staff, making it a top dining choice.

3,197 Reviews

  1. David

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Naval

    VIP

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. Julie

    VIP

    London

    13 reviews

    1.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  4. Geraint

    London

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Sunday lunch with cocktails! Super tasty roast, excellent service, terrific drinks. What's not to like?

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  5. Grant

    VIP

    London

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 6 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food, excellent service, wonderful evening.
    The DelaunayResponded 6 days ago
    Grant, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Delaunay! Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!

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  6. Carol

    VIP

    Edinburgh

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful meal at the Delauney. The food was lovely. The service was friendly and efficient. The restaurant is comfortable and stylish inside, very French in character.
    The DelaunayResponded on 12 January 2025
    Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day! We hope to see you soon!

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  7. Jonathan

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very grand French style cafe restaurant. We opted for the three course fixed price menu and were not disappointed. Excellent quality food and generous portions. We will be back.
    The DelaunayResponded on 8 January 2025
    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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  8. OdetteS

    VIP

    London

    62 reviews

    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was so busy but the team were handling service with warmth grace and true hospitality! Food was fantastic.
    The DelaunayResponded on 17 December 2024
    Odettes, thank you for sharing your positive experience! We hope to see you soon!

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  9. Pav

    VIP

    London

    87 reviews

    4.0

    87 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent evening at The Delaunay. The restaurant was exceptionally busy as we’re in the midst of festive celebration, nevertheless, the service was impeccable and swift.
    The DelaunayResponded on 16 December 2024
    Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope to see you soon!

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  10. Stacey

    London

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very good lunch, with a great Christmas vibe. My biggest complaint is they charged a cover charge AND a service charge. The restaurant was full, why a cover charge when we ordered food and drinks. Quite unacceptable in my view and leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Not sure I will go back for this reason alone. UPDATE: The restaurant contacted me and was very proactive and considerate in discussing my concerns with me. There is a policy about the cover charge, it is not charged in every part of the restaurant. While I do not agree with the cover charge, I really appreciate their responsiveness. Jed, the manager, was amazingly helpful and very kind. Thank you to the restaurant for considering my views.

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FAQs

The Delaunay is rated 4.6 stars by 3197 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
9:30 pm
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Delaunay

55 Aldwych, London, WC2B 4BB

Additional information

  • Area
    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
  • Website
    http://thedelaunay.com/
  • 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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