Went here for a pre-show meal and had a pretty disappointing experience, mostly because of our…read moreserver. First, he seemed like he absolutely hated his job. Everytime we asked a question, he didn't have an answer. He didn't inform us of items that were out of stock until after we ordered them. He knew nothing about the wine list. And worst of all, we found out our show had been cancelled last-minute and we were trying to scramble for alternate plans, yet it seemed like he was rushing us out of the place despite the place being half empty. The building is beautiful, the wine list is solid, and the food we did have was alright -- definitely not among the best in London, but solid for the theatre district, which is full of tourist traps. But the service was truly *awful*, so I would not recommend it.

Menu amazing...so many choices! Ambiance is 11 out of 10! So exciting and vibrant. Service was good…read morebut.food was better!

Found Sarti Spritz's here, reasonably priced for HH and some olives. Entertaining street for sure,…read moregreat for people watching, characters across the road. Mid June, just walked up and sat at an outdoor table. I do not think I would travel here, but if you are in the area, sure !

Food was good and service was nice. Music was so loud though and it was hard to hear or talk with…read morethe person across from you.

Excellent French bistro experience in the heart of London. We ordered the set menu with Onglet…read moresteak and frites - perfectly cooked, flavorful, and well-portioned. Service was efficient and friendly. Cosy ambiance, ideal for a casual yet quality meal. Reasonable pricing for central London (£112 for 5 people incl. tip). Would return.

Hubby and I were in London in August. On the last night of our trip, we found ourselves starving…read moreafter spending hours shopping around Covent Garden. We happened upon Le Garrick and they were able to seat us fairly quickly in a quiet corner downstairs. We were happy to discover one of the best meals we had on our trip to London! We started with the goat cheese salad, which really hit the spot. It was a hot, humid day, and the salad was fresh and bright. Hubby had the salmon with ratatouille, which he loved. I had a perfectly medium rare ribeye with bearnaise, crispy frites and haricots verts. We enjoyed slow dining in our quiet little corner with our hearty, flavorful, perfectly prepared meals. We will definitely return to Le Garrick on our next trip to London. We loved the rustic, cozy feel of the dining room and the outstanding customer service. I have to add I was surprised that the restaurant was not nearly as pricey as I thought it was going to be.

Frenchie is one of the hardest tables to get in Paris so we went to London instead. This was a…read moredinner that IMPRESSED Everything tasted so good I devoured every bite. My absolute fav was the leek. It was so simple yet the flavor combo rly elevated it to a whole another level. The slightly charred layers of the leek and the chervil emulsion were a match made by foodie gods Another must order is the foie gras. The layers of the liver and cherry were buttery, fruity, and so delicate. Go with a lot of people so you can taste it all! Barbequed Leeks £8* Foie Gras Pressé £20* Middle White Pork £36 Lamb Ragu Parppadelle £18 Bacon Scone £4.5* Banoffee £10 파리에있는 Frenchie는 예약이 너무 빡세서 런던으로 고고! 기대했던 만큼 맛있다 최애는 대파랑 푸아그라. 두가지다 뭔가 심플하면서 조합이 넘나 맛나서 순삭. 특히 녹진한 간이랑 상콤달달한 체리를 빵에 발라서 먹을때 폴인럽!!! 여럿이 가서 다양하게 시켜먹기~

Frenchie was a really enjoyable experience! We got a 2 meal set for pre-show. The mackerel was…read morepretty good, foie grae was good but a little salty, crispy pork belly was really crispy and nice, and the fish was good with really good broccoli. They did forget the orange wine I wanted try which is sad but I'll just try it somewhere else. Overall great experience with really nice service.

Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon for a nibble and ended up having a full lunch. The staff were…read moreextremely kind and helpful with menu modifications for allergies. They went out of their way to make forthright suggestions about items and the wines by the glass. The winner was the pea and mint soup. The delicate balance between the fresh mint and the creamed peas was remarkably well done. The cafe is beautifully designed, warm and welcoming. It's the sort of place where you could sit and let the hours pass as you look at the cafe windows and the passersby.

We came here for afternoon tea and it was one of my favorite things to do in London! The food and…read moreservice were both excellent, and honestly you can't beat the price point. We made reservations at 3pm but it seemed like they had several other tables available for walk-in. The server asked if this was our first time for high tea (not sure if this is protocol or if we were dripping with American vibes). Either way, they were great at walking us through everything to make sure we didn't have any questions. The table settings and overall vibe made me feel like we were super fancy! I ordered the Egyptian Chamomile tea and my husband ordered the Earl Gray. The menu had descriptions of the types of teas which can help you pick out what you'd like. I think we both liked my Chamomile better with a tad of sugar which was on the table. We happened to visit during the Chelsea Flower Show time, so they had 2 different types of specialty desserts- we ordered one of each. The sandwiches were all delicious- I loved the salmon and my husband wanted to ask for the Coronation Chicken Salad recipe. The scones were out of this world, and I have a new favorite food called clotted cream. The desserts were so, so good and had a little bit of everything- chocolate, tarts, fruity...you'll find something you like! To be quite frank, we did our due diligence with finding a place to have high tea. There were some that were almost twice as expensive as this place, and I have a hard time believing they would have been twice as good. If you're looking for a simple afternoon tea experience, make sure to add this to your short list. Brasserie Max is elegant, simple, and delicious- highly recommended!

Nice spot, quality food!…read more Reservations made online a couple weeks in advance for 3 of us on a Saturday at 5pm. Plenty of tables open. Server was pretty on it but took us a while to get our check at the end, though that might be a cultural thing in the UK? He came once we flagged him. Easy to get there by tube. Very busy, very loud. I started with the Springtime Garden cocktail (£13.5), it was refreshing, and light but almost too light (and I'm a lightweight) I got the Duo of Lamb (£27) and it was great, got it pink (not well done) and it came out perfectly, 4.5 stars. I mentioned a squid allergy, and they took it very very seriously, giving me a digital menu that was filtered but what has crustaceans or is exposed to crustaceans, and my food had a little green flag with a toothpick marking it as allergen free to me. It was unnecessary, I told them I can pick it out of a dish and still eat it, but the gesture was appreciated. My group enjoyed their Butterflied Sea Bass (£28) and Risotto Verde (£19). My portion of the meal came to £45.28 total.

Absolutely beautiful place to have drinks and food in the middle of the most beautiful city in the…read moreworld.

Came here on my trip to London and the French toast was to die for! So good especially after a 10…read morehour flight. I tried the carrot juice and it did taste like play doh (fair warning if you don't drink juice like that) not their fault I just wanted to try something different. Besides that the service was great and I highly recommend!

FAST We were…read moreattending the Harry Potter play just around the corner and heard the music playing here and had to come in. These two guys jammed to some of the best Spanish Music in town. FAST review Food: is just ok, not many options, I had the potato, mushroom leak pie and we also got the chicken club, along with a side of sweet potato fries. The fries were really good. The beers were 2/3 pints and fairly priced. Atmosphere: these two guys were awesome. Playing some great music. Bohemian feel, nice bar. Service: the young lady serving us was really nice. Tips: definitely keep an eye out for music.

Finding nice French food in the middle of London might seem an odd combination, but we weren't in a…read moremood to go running across the channel for proper French cuisine. I wanted to try this because if it's proximity to the West End theater locations. Initially arriving at 5:45 PM without a reservation, the only tables available with the outside café tables. Thinking quickly, I while at the outside table perusing the menu. I brought up the restaurant website and noticed there was a reservation available within 15 minutes of the time we arrived so I went ahead and tried booking it. After mentioning it to our server and checking with the manager, they graciously reseated us inside at our new comfortable table. I think some of the selections have been simplified in order to moderate cost of each item. For example, the escargot is served sans shells. The duck over moose is tasty, but not as rich as a true pate. The braised calves liver was excellent as was the duck breast salad, dauphinois potatoes and haricot vert green beans with almonds. A classic tarte tatin, and a raspberry crème brûlée capped off a wonderful impromptu meal. I'm glad for the service accommodation, so do note. It's best to make reservations before planning to come here to ensure availability as it is a quite popular place because of its pricing. The prix fixe menu has about 75% of the full à la carte menu. But they always give you the option of adding anything you would like as an à la carte item so never feel like you are limited to one or the other menus.

We were able to get a table about 6:30 pm on a Friday. The place was busy but the service was…read moreefficient and excellent. I ordered the Escargot Appetizer and the Braised Lamb roulade for main course. My partner had the Duck Rillettes appetizer and the Seabass fillets for main course. All was excellent!

I definitely like Balthazar in NYC better…read more The layout of the restaurant is somewhat similar to NYC, strong French Brassiere feel - which makes sense because, well, it's a French Brassiere. We were seeing a show after dinner so we had to be mindful of what we ordered. We had: - Steak Tartare - very good, comparable to NYC - Salad Lyonnaise - tasty - Pomme Puree (mashed potatoes) - good - Mac n Cheese - bland - Mushroom Risotto - tasty if a bit bland - Paris Brest - tasty if a bit heavy - Christmas Pudding - very good Overall we had a nice meal, just nothing special.

Do not come to this place. Trust me....!!! Our visit to…read moreBalthazar in London was unfortunately far from what we expected, especially given the restaurant's reputation and premium pricing. From the moment we arrived, the hostesses were noticeably rude and flustered; while the restaurant was busy, professionalism is part of the hospitality industry, and it simply wasn't there. Despite having a reservation, we were seated at a cramped high-top bar table with barely enough room for food or drinks, and the overall atmosphere felt disorganized. We ordered the onion soup without bread and were served what looked like double the bread instead. After finishing our appetizers, the table wasn't cleared until the mains arrived, which made the transition awkward and uncomfortable. The dining room itself was extremely noisy, with loud background music that forced everyone to talk over each other, making the experience even less enjoyable. The only highlight of the evening was the Côte de Bœuf, which was excellent, just a bit cold -- but not good enough to outweigh the service issues, discomfort, and overall lack of value. With so many outstanding dining options in London, we definitely won't be returning and wouldn't recommend Balthazar to others.

Service was great! We went for lunch after watching a friend run the London Marathon. Our server…read morewas Sayed & he was excellent! He was attentive and not overly so. Service was prompt and friendly. He was great about making sure we had enough chips, which were very tasty. I would definitely go back.

I personally hate going to a restaurant and immediately they tell you that you need to be out by a…read morecertain time. When we walked in to their restaurant it was all but empty besides 2 tables. It did not make us feel welcomed and actually deterred us from ordering more than our meal. Now, on to the meal, the steak was cooked well but very thin. The French fries were perfectly cooked and a good portion size. Outside of the initial welcoming, the staff was good. They were all knowledgeable on gluten free options, had a separate menu and even labeled the food accordingly.