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   alexa

   London

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined today

   overall1food1service2ambience1

   Tourist trap trying to be Brasserie Zedel or The Wolsey but failing miserably. Staff were moody, inattentive save for one good waiter, nobody bothered to bring menus or take a drinks order. When the food came, the Steak Tartar I would not have given to my dog and the Oysters should be thrown back in the sea - huge prices, awful experience and very very average food, but hey they are on the edge of Covent Garden so there will always be mugs passing through. Should have gone to The Wolsey

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   francesr

   Surrey

   2 reviews

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   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall4food4service3ambience4

   Great but chased us off the table after 1.45 but did give us a table by the bar for pudding

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   OpenTable Diner

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   The staff was outstandingly friendly, the food delicious though a bit overpriced for what it was. The decor is fab, but the people that come tend to be a bit obnoxious sometimes. Overall a great experience.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall1food1service1ambience3

   Pessima esperienza e pessimo servizio, nulla a che vedere con Soho

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   Fred

   London

   10 reviews

   4.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   we had the set menu for lunch and everything apart from one desert was stunning, the only thing that brought the meal down as a strawberry desert which was full of mint choc chip ice cream, which was very unexpected!

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   JemmaT

   London

   4 reviews

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   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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   Fab meal - would go again, good for group dining.

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   antonb

   Oxford

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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   Noisy atmosphere. Very poor service. Champagne had to be ordered 3 times and arrived half way through meal. Food average.

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   AndreaC

   London

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 30 July 2022

   overall4food4service3ambience5

   Service was slow especially if you consider that the restaurant was not full and service charge is more than the average.

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   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 29 July 2022

   overall5food4service5ambience4

   Layla was the best waitress we’ve ever had! So attentive and still holding down the fort. The food was good but took a little long than expected, but i was in good company so it seemed okay. The waitress’s and runners were fantastic, didn’t appreciate some attitude of the lad in the suits but I guess I’m just very attentive to how others treat others. Ambience was magnificent, forgot I was in the heart of london

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 July 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    We had a great evening - not often our family are together and we came to Balthazar. Food was excellent ambience and buzz excellent. The staff looked after us and we got the booth we requested. Thank you for a great evening

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great location for a special occasional and casual dinning alike. Service was exceptional, food was top class. Thanks

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

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    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 July 2022

    overall2food2service5ambience3

    Sadly mediocre food, although the service was quite good. Probably good for families with young children, however.

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    Bibirella

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 July 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience4

    It wasn't like the New York branch. The service was not the best and the food was okay.

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    Francesca

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 July 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    Delicious food and wine! Would recommend to anyone who is looking for a fancy night out!

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing experience!

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 21 July 2022

    overall4food3service3ambience3

    Really lovely staff, however the seating was really cramped. Service is slow to take orders and we had to keep asking for assistance but overall experience was good. I would dine again

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    ThemisT

    London

    19 reviews

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    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 21 July 2022

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    Pre theatre dinner. The restaurant was packed but the service was very good and fast. We opted for the pre theatre menu - great value. Glad to see that they offered a carafe of Sancerre as we don’t like drinking too much before the theatre. The food was very good indeed. The only negative comment I have is the noise: extremely noisy made worse by loud music who one cannot really hear as people talk even louder in order to communicate. It made the whole experience very unpleasant. Not a place where one can carry on an intelligent conversation.

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    MetineeK

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 July 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Our night at Balthazar was wonderful from beginning to end. The staff were attentive and great and the food was delicious, something for everyone. I loved the wine lists and the cocktails were good. It's a great venue for any occasion, you can't go wrong.

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    Jane

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 20 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great value set menu, good quality and decent portions, attentive service.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 July 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    Pre-opera dinner. Staff did not watch the room. It was hard to get some-one’s attention.

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    Caroline

    London

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 20 July 2022

    overall4food3service3ambience3

    Tables were wobbly, wasn’t offered to move to an alternative seat. A little disappointing in a restaurant of this standard. Food was good but service was slow.

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 July 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    Ordered two steaks medium rare- they were well done. The meat was tough. Broccoli had no butter.

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    Burt

    London

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 17 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious food with an excellent ambiance. Great evening.

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    BrianT

    London

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 17 July 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Excellent for Birthday dinner, classic French cuisine well done

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    susieq

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 16 July 2022

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    We were thrilled to find one of our New York favorites in London. Excellent service, varied menu and wine list.

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    Woof

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    All round good experience for a group of five of us. Pleasant greeting on arrival, shown to a nice table with plenty of space around it. Service was cheerful, prompt and efficient. Nice buzz to the restaurant - didn't find too noisy, but might be a tad loud for an intimate romantic meal for some. Food I found to be perfectly good and my mates seemed very satisfied - its not gourmet quality I wouldn't have said but good bistro quality. Setting bang in the middle of Covent Garden and theres plenty of bars in the the area to have a pre and post dinner drink. Nice one Balthazar, we had a good night. Thank you.

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The experience was amazing, all the staff very kind. Our waiter Marco was amazing, he was super kind and professional. We enjoyed so much the dinner and we will definetly come back! 10/10

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    Bianca

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Divine! Extremely friendly staff, shout out to our waitress Leyla, it was her first day on the job and she did amazingly well. The food was second to none and the ambiance was perfect. Make sure you get the apple tart for dessert, to die for. Will be back very soon.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Aberdeen

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We loved our birthday meal at Balthazar. The food was delicious, the service was brilliant, and they bought out an extra dessert for my cousin, honestly, nothing was too much trouble for the wonderful staff. It wasn’t my first time at the restaurant, and I look forward to coming back. Many thanks.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food Wes good and Lazarus our waiter looked after us well 👍

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    DanielaM

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 July 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Nice option post theatre! Good to be able to book at OpenTable!

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    Gastronaut

    London

    49 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on 9 July 2022

    overall3food4service1ambience2

    Food was excellent as ever and appreciating it was a Saturday evening, the service was below standard and I had to speak to attending staff more than once and ultimately the manager on duty.

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    barbarab

    Miami - Dade

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 July 2022

    overall5food4service3ambience4

    It was a wonderful experience , we eat very well and we had a very nice time with our friends and family. The service was very good

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food. Great service. Great atmosphere

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    Cerbera

    New England

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 7 July 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Sons Birthday. Table for six. Not much breathing room around the table, but we worked it out. Getting servers attention was a constant challenge but when we did it was good. Food great, always a cool place and good food. I’m getting older so background music now too loud as tough to have the conversation we booked the table for. Will return.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 6 July 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience5

    A favorite place - great room and energy Service was a bit spotty this time and the food, while good, not exceptional this time Still a fun place to go

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    Emd20

    London

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 6 July 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience5

    I have always loved the brasserie ambiance at Balthazar. The foxed mirrors, the people watching, the red leather booths, the platters of seafood, everyone looking very busy shimmying carafes of red wine across the room. The service was great. The food came a little too fast and the bill came a little too slow. Our steaks were overdone but still delicious. Value for money I would say could be better. We paid £140 for two steak frites, a carafe of wine, a shared chocolate mousse and glass of Sauternes. Double what we might have paid at Flat Iron - is the extra £70 for ambience worth it? I leave you to decide.

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    MLill

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Professional service and a warm welcome. We chose from the starter menu and the cheese soufflé was amazing. Great atmosphere, attentive waiting staff- will definitely come again.

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 July 2022

    overall2food3service2ambience4

    Waiting staff was lovely but they had very limited knowledge of their menus / food / alcohol in general. Didn’t know what Vermouth was, and despite me showing it on my phone and spelling it out for them they served me a wrong drink.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 July 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience1

    Awful service, had to get up and ask for someone to serve us then again for the bill. Restaurant is so loud and noisy you can barely speak

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