The Delaunay

Name: The Delaunay
Address: 55 Aldwych, London, United Kingdom, WC2B 4BB
Telephone: 020 7499 8558
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.6

4.6

3173 Reviews

£26 to £40

European

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2 people

11 Oct 2024

23:00

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
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 07:00–22:30 Sat 08:00–22:30 Sun 11:00–17:00
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

Afternoon Tea at The Delaunay
£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
London Restaurant Festival: The Delaunay Prix-Fixe
£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 Full Haus
£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-6:30pm.

What 3,173 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
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

London
European
London
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables
West End London
Great for scenic views
West End London
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Delaunay offers a charming European cafe experience in the heart of Covent Garden, boasting "wonderful food in a great environment." Renowned for its "excellent breakfast choices" and "attentive service," the restaurant is ideal for a pre-theatre meal. While pricing can be steep, the "schnitzel was delicious," and the atmosphere is perfect for a special occasion.

3,173 Reviews

J
Jayne
London
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love coming to The Delaunay. Friendly welcome & great service. Good food although I always have my favourite, the soufflé!
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Bronac
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect treat for a small anniversary with a dear friend.
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Lomara
London
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 September 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Unfortunately, the restaurant was packed the night we went. We had made a reservation through Open Table for a party of 4 but were treated as walk-ins and given a table near the door and next to a table of 10 who were extremely loud. As a result, the service was below par and we could hardly hear ourselves over the din. The wine waiter was lacking in education and skills and we were left to pour our own wines during the meal. The food was also below par— 3 of us had the house specialty (schnitzel) which was dry and lacking in presentation. Overall, this was a disappointing experience compared to favourable dining at other restaurants in the group — Bellanger and Colbert.
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Tammy
West Palm Beach
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 27 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great menu food and service. Everyone enjoyed the evening
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Ash2eat
London
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on 27 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went there for a pre theatre meal which they seemed to be geared up for. The menu we had was great value and included a glass of wine or beer. None of these measured glasses of wine the waiter just filled the glass. And for a house was very good. Service attentive and promt. The decor ambience lovely almost old English style art nouveau. Enjoyed meal and at less than £75 for 2 including a glass of wine in Central London great value
The DelaunayResponded 7 days ago
Ash2eat, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Delaunay! Thank you again for the great review!
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Mark
London
71 reviews
vip
5.0
71 reviews
Dined on 19 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A very good restaurant. Excellent food and wine. Service exceptional. One of my guests is in a wheelchair, the staffs attention to detail was most impressive. Thank you.
The DelaunayResponded on 23 September 2024
Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!
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David
London
101 reviews
vip
5.0
101 reviews
Dined on 16 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant has to be in my top 10. A beautiful dining room, delicious Austrian tones to the menu.. Wiener schnitzel was sensationally prepared, wonderful.. The staff are polite and accommodating. Definitely on my “return to..” list.
The DelaunayResponded on 21 September 2024
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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Rita
Chicago
25 reviews
vip
3.0
25 reviews
Dined on 14 September 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Great cuisine, but the service was lagging. Large gaps of time between courses. The food was good, but the lack of service tarnished the experience.
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RichardB
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 12 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic restaurant for central European comfort food and great desserts
The DelaunayResponded on 24 September 2024
Richardb, 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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Roger
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 5 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Usual high standards! And I know it’s out of their control, but the company was excellent as well!
The DelaunayResponded on 9 September 2024
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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FAQs

The Delaunay is rated 4.6 stars by 3173 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

11 Oct 2024

23:00

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

55 Aldwych, London, WC2B 4BB

Additional information

Area
Covent Garden
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 07:00–22:30 Sat 08:00–22:30 Sun 11:00–17:00
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

The Delaunay

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

Afternoon Tea at The Delaunay

London Restaurant Festival: The Delaunay Prix-Fixe

The Full Haus

Menu

What 3,173 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is The Delaunay restaurant rated?

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