The Delaunay

4.7

3199 Reviews

£26 to £40

European

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2 people

8 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 16 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
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.
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’
The Full Haus
GBP 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.

What 3,199 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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

Review summary

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The Delaunay offers an impressive blend of classic European elegance and vibrant atmosphere. It boasts "excellent cocktails," "fantastic food," and "impeccable service." Guests appreciate the "generous portions" and "great value" set menus. Special mentions include attentive staff, a lively vibe, and a perfect spot for celebrations or pre-theatre meals.

3,199 Reviews

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Sheila
VIP
London
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined 4 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 City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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!
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OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 February 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
London
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on 19 February 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 27 February 2025
Nat, thank you for sharing your positive experience! We hope to see you soon!
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Deanne
VIP
London
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on 13 February 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 19 February 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
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 11 February 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 20 February 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
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 8 February 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 13 February 2025
William, thank you so much for the positive review! We hope to see you soon!
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David
VIP
London
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on 5 February 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 10 February 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
London
111 reviews
5.0
111 reviews
Dined on 4 February 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 13 February 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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Stephen
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 1 February 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 on 6 February 2025
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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FAQs

The Delaunay is rated 4.7 stars by 3199 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

8 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 16 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 booking

Additional information

Experiences

The Delaunay Prix-Fixe

Afternoon Tea at The Delaunay

The Full Haus

Menu

What 3,199 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is The Delaunay restaurant rated?

Is The Delaunay currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

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