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The Delaunay, London,

The Delaunay

4.6
4.6
3120 Reviews
£26 to £40
European

Inspired by the grand cafés of Mittel-Europe, The Delaunay is an all-day café-restaurant located near Covent Garden on the corner of Aldwych & Drury Lane. Offering a varied selection of classic European food, it is open early for breakfast through to lunch and dinner – two Private Dining Rooms are also available and well suited to all manner of events.

Located in the heart of London’s theatre-land, The Delaunay is perfectly placed for enjoying a meal before or after a nearby performance – a number of ‘Dinner & Show’ packages with nearby theatres are also offered throughout the year.

Open from early until late, seven days a week, reservations are recommended but tables are always available on a first come, first served basis.

If you cannot find the table you are looking for, please visit the restaurant's website directly, or call 020 7734 4888. (Please note, The Delaunay no longer serves afternoon tea.)

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 8 times today

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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Christian Turner
  • Neighbourhood
    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

What 3,120 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
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • London

    European

3,120 Reviews
  1. JohnG

    Richmond

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We had a thoroughly enjoyable evening, as always. The Delaunay is well situated for concerts at the Middle Temple so we eat there beforehand. There is plenty of choice on the menu and the quality of the food is consistently good but we tend to plump for our favourites.

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  2. Bonnie

    London

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    I have been coming to this restaurant over many years and the atmosphere is still very lively and buzzing and the food is nice.

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  3. Glo47

    London

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great location for pre-theatre dinner. Service was fantastic and food very good. Would highly recommend

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  4. MaeveM

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, able to accommodate preferences easily. Lovely staff.

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  5. MigL

    London

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    An excellent meal and outstanding service. I would definitely return and also recommend it to others. The friend accompanying me was visiting from abroad and was very impressed.

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  6. Doosie4

    London

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Terrific restaurant. Great service and delicious food. Always a winner.

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  7. TommyB

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, nice menu and friendly service.Wonderful spot for after the theatre.

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  8. DougB

    London

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Nice meal with a buddy. Food from teh set menu was excellent. Wine list isn't bad. It's kind of interesting as slightly different from other similiarly priced restaurants.

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  9. BobF

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A “Central European” restaurant near Covent Garden and the adjacent theatres offering good food and efficient service in welcoming surroundings. The menu ranges from Goulash to Fish to Steak with vegetarian options and various dessert options from the simple to the more ornate. An excellent place for pre-theatre, or simply for dining out somewhere a little different.

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  10. Aliya

    London

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    The chicken shnitzel was huge but a lot it was tough and dry. Took ages to get to pay the bill too Positive was they were quick to serve the food

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  11. allisam

    London

    30 reviews

    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant full of old world charm. It has an Austrian twist so a bit of soused stuff and pickles on the menu. Disappointing to see no GF menu on offer - I am used to picking my way around a menu but always good to have some obvious signposting. I had the wedge salad (no croutons) which was refreshing and gorgeous. My friend had the watercress velouté which she said was delicious. I had the sea bass to follow which was full of flavour and meat and wonderful fluffy buttery mash with it. Yum!

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  12. JaneT

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good food and great for business meetings. I enjoyed dining here.

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  13. RobC

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Attentive friendly service and good food in a relaxed and quiet setting

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  14. StewartD

    London

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always fantastic every time I go, well done keeping the standards up 👏

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  15. ClaireI

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Lovely lunch with brilliant service, and a great fuss made of my guest celebrating her birthday. She was glowing as she left. Thank you!

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  16. MandyD

    Brighton

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Nice food a bit pricey. Lovely décor and layout. Good for a special treat.

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  17. TobyR

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    I booked via Opentable for 10.15 post theatre on a Tuesday night, and there was a second slot available at 10.30pm but I thought we'd be too early. Play finished late so we arrived at 10.30pm. They then told me they had no record of my booking and they had closed the kitchen. It was a massive pain to then find somewhere else.

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  18. HarryA

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It is a brilliant place to eat. Impeccable service and food and a wonderful setting. Always worth it for a real treat.

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  19. StewartD

    London

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always the Delaunay was fantastic. It’s just a wonderful space which has amazing staff who provide incredible service. One can never fault it 👏

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We booked in before we went to the ROH. On arrival we were asked about our timings, and the meal was delivered to meet our requirements, without any feeling of rushing.

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  21. JohnY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic meal and great atmosphere. Perfect start to an evening before heading next door to see Tina at the Aldwych..

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  22. JoaoC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience5
    Old, bad service

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  23. AndrewG

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Grand salon dining with personal service from friendly and attentive staff.

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  24. JohnD

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been to Delaunay's several times. The food is always excellent and the staff provide a great service. We were there on a Saturday night and whilst it was busy it was not very noisy. Sunday lunch is amazing.

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  25. cherry

    London

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    very good as always - enojoyed eating there - great food and service

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  26. EricaJ

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff very welcoming from arrival and attentive throughout service. Food was delicious and the added personal request was fulfilled- my guests were delighted, so thank you!

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  27. PBWE

    London

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Always a great bet but it has become very expensive!

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  28. VTKVTK

    London

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous! Will return. Always an excellent experience.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent breakfast, very accommodating, great service

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  30. Ladieswholunch

    Chicago

    50 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Birthday breakfast , the restaurant is large and was fairly empty but although the food was OK, it came too quickly and consequently my poached eggs were cool, and not just cooked. Normally I would have sent it back but as I was being treated by daughter I did not.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A wonderful start to our Saturday in London. Atmosphere and staff so warm and welcoming, service was exceptional and breakfast was delicious, thank you.

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  32. WMW441

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    We booked for 6.30 but was not seated until 7. The food is overpriced.

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  33. NeilM

    London

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very busy as expected, but excellent service at our table. Food was excellent and timings were spot on.

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  34. ArifK

    Cambridge

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Buzzing continental ambience with great food and attentive but professional service. More expensive than we're used, to but it was a special occasion and the Delaunay delivered a memorable experience. One of us was vegetarian and they were well catered for. Although a busy Saturday lunchtime we felt no pressure to rush whatsoever.

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  35. Rachel

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Good ambience but could do better with the food especially given the price.

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  36. MarcP

    London

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was excellent. Just the right amount of attentiveness without being annoying. Food was delicious and the menu was easy to navigate. All in all, highly recommend!!

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  37. EdandFamily

    London

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always - menu, service, atmosphere. Always a pleasure.

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  38. DavidS

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, I had a fabulous evening at The Delaunay! My partner and I are regulars but on this occasion I took my dad and sister and they loved it!

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  39. PeterS

    London

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience1
    The service was incredibly slow and not very attentive. Have to seriously consider going again.

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  40. AJP201

    London

    113 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    113 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Great food as always at the Delaunay, this place is usually booked out way in advance for breakfast, so make the most of availability whilst London’s restaurants are getting back on their feet!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

The Delaunay is rated 4.6 stars by 3120 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 8 times today
Google Map for The Delaunay

55 Aldwych, London, WC2B 4BB

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Christian Turner
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Late Night, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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