Great spot over the road from the Indian embassy. Food, service, and glass-and-brass styling is redolent of mittel Europa. Tableware includes an impressive amount of actual silver. If there is a rice pudding on the dessert menu, get it - I had one with rhubarb, and it was absolutely stellar. There is a sandwich /lunch bar in addition to the main restaurant, which I think leans heavily on sausages, schnitzels and sandwiches, which is no bad thing ( although I haven't tried it). read more

The Delaunay - Lovely savoury tart. - Modern European Near Me - London, XGL

Old school London at its finest. Gorgeous dining room and the service is impeccable. Go with the specials ( we did French white asparagus) and / or any of the steaks. The ribeye was tender and full of flavor. Love the side sauce. It's a thin cut so order accordingly. Pair with frites. Yum! And ask your waiter for a wine pairing. They know their vino. Enjoy! read more

The Delaunay - French white asparagus - Modern European Near Me - London, XGL

Overall good. A very charming, classic interior Felt more like a (traditional) private club than contemporary restaurant. Prices were decent, more on the higher end. The menu is meat forward and a small German selection. The service was great. My waiter profusely apologized for a small error. At one point I told him to stop apologizing - forgetting a tea is hardly a grievous offense. If in the west end for a show and you want to feel old world charm, treat yourself. read more

Old school establishment feel inside with dark woods, classy finishes and low lighting. The cuisine is a blend of Western European and British. The seafood was fresh, entrees were good but nothing memorable. Service overall was just okay as we had a new server who wasn't quite versed in the menu or drinks. read more

I very much enjoyed my evening at the Delaunay. The restaurant is in the style of a grand European cafe and has a relaxed but formal ambiance. The menu has a varied selection, but I went for the veal Schnitzel Holstein with sides of potatoes and pickled cucumbers. The food was very tasty. The services was very professional and courteous. After dinner we enjoyed some coffee and a delicious Black Forest gateaux. All pastries and cakes are made on premises. read more

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Location in theaters' area, booking better. Perfect time is 3pm -5pm for the tourists. Really British style, bellboy, reception, service, foods, and cleaning toilets. Decorating a little bit luxury old British style. You can also take a opera after tea time, read more

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Came here after seeing the Tina Turner musical at the Aldwych Theatre next door. Ironically, the food here is native to Tina Turner's current country, Switzerland as well as Alpine France, Germany, and Austria but Switzerland is right in the center and includes both German and French speakers. The food and drinks here are quite affordable for the ambience, what they offer, and location . The Stiegl beers (we had both Goldbraü and Weisse) were also good. Later we had Black Stok cider which was also good but not on the menu online. The menu differed a bit from what is now online and included both a meat and vegetarian fondue option and we ordered the vegetarian one. We also got the Smoked Trout & Endive Salad. Still hungry, we ordered the Paris Mushroom & Thyme Tartes Flambee. Dessert which was Black Forest Gâteau which was a big hit. What was nice about our honeymoon is we often found the best places randomly without reservations. Despite it being the first day of the Queen's Jubilee holiday, we easily got a table outside at this popular place. read more

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Good Grief! This place is simply the best. One of the finest meals I've ever had. They pulled off the coveted and most elusive hat trick. That's an amazing starter, main, and dessert. They didn't miss one! My hat trick: Starter: Seared Scallops (best scallop I've ever had) Main: Wife had Schnitzel (A+) I had Beef Stroganoff (Otherworldly) Dessert: Apfel Strudel (perfection) Not to mention some delicious bread and butter and excellent ambiance and service. Can't tell you enough how good the Stroganoff is. It's just unforgettable. read more

Fantastic breakfast. His: eggs benedict. Mine: fluffy pancakes with fruit compote. Every bite delicious! Exceptional service, as always. We will return read more

The Delaunay - Pancakes with berry compote - Modern European Near Me - London, XGL

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Everything was delicious. Almond croissant was heavenly. There are two spots- we ate at The Counter and Bar. (Good to know if your visiting the area.) read more

The Delaunay - Modern European Near Me - London, XGL

This is a really unusual place. It's the only "Mittel European " place I've ever been outside Mittel Europe. Elegant and classy, it's full of celebs etc. We were the humblest people in the place. Service was impeccable. We had to send back the wine which was corked and they were fine about it. My Wienerschnitzel was fabulous. My sister's calves liver just as good. My brother went for the Chateaubriand (no surprise there) with Bearnaise. Outstanding. Other menu items included Stroganoff, goulash etc. It really reminded us of being back in Vienna. Not cheap but well worth it. read more

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It's nice to have a late night option for post-theatre dining. The Delauney has a peaceful and elegant feel - a great place go relax with friends. The Stroganoff was excellent. It's not made in the style often found in the US (lots of brown gravy and sour cream) but with a central European flavor - think redder and spicier. The schnitzel was solid and quite a sizeable portion. I also highly recommend the crumble - the vanilla sauce and the brown sugary goodness on top made for a delightful mix. read more

The Delaunay - Great appetizer! - Modern European Near Me - London, XGL

No reason to order anything but the rump of lamb. We had other dishes, but the lamb was amazingly well prepared and so delicious. The other standout was the Apple strudel. The wine list was largely Austrian - so, stay away from the reds - just not worth the price of admission. Beautiful old school space. Best for Sunday lunch if you can score the reservation. read more

The Delaunay - Apple Strudel - World Class Tasty - Modern European Near Me - London, XGL

Great atmosphere, great food and service, good for Star gazing too!!! Definitely going back!

The Afternoon Tea was (19.95) and you can order one to share between two people. We opted to gave an afternoon tea and a cream tea (9.95) to have extra cakes and an extra pot of tea to share between two people. Reservations are highly recommended. The staff were very patient and explained to us all the options. They even took more of our anniversary and provided a marzipan/chocolate decoration wishing us a happy anniversary. The cakes and snacks were delicious and tea was excellent especially on a gloomy London day. The atmosphere was fancy but the tea was relatively affordable compared to other options in London. I highly recommend coming here fora tea experience! read more

The Delaunay - Modern European Near Me - London, XGL

The food and vibe here was on point! Loved the cozy brasserie feel and all the flavors were incredible. The service is what is holding up a pure 5 star experience. They seem to have forgotten us many many times. From getting wine orders or bringing us bread or checking in on our cocktails, it was a bit of a mess. We had to stay on top of the servers ourselves the whole night. Not fun. But the food was tastyAF! Even the freaking bread, holy moly, that was a damn good baguette with butter! Loved the pierogis, only wish portion size was a bit larger. Mussels were very good. And nice beef tartare. Would definitely come back again! Just hope we have a bit better of a service visit! read more

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A dramatic restaurant with plenty of atmosphere at the Aldwych London, in the highly competitive dining area of Theatreland, perfect for eating out with friends. In my opinion however, the food is distinctly average and rather overpriced.  I ordered the goujons of plaice, a simple dish yet sadly served with cold fries. Two of my friends ordered the same meal and all the fries were cold. After some time, the manager did appear at our table, and apologised, stating that it was "not good enough" and duly offered compensation, so I would applaud that. Around £40pp excluding the alcohol. The manager definitely saved the 'star rating' Might go back again as part of a group but not as a 'couple' read more

Very upscale restaurant. Food was very hood. Wait staff was very attentive. The black forest cake I had for dessert was outstanding. Highly recommended read more

One of the many places in London to get a sitdown breakfast. The coffee was great, the bread basket for the most part perfect: the butter croissants and almond croissants were a dream, but the toast was a bit off and rubbery. Butter and jam/marmalade to sweeten the deal for a durable start into the day. read more

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Listen up people. This place has some tasty German and French options. And here's the good news-you can be as loud as you want because it's so noisy no one will hear you! The schnitzel was good-- especially the lamb. And the stroganoff was delish. Broccoli was a fine side. The side salad and the tomato salad were good enough. Service was speedy once they figured out we were here. So yep. Do the Delaunay. read more

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This review is of The Counter and not the restaurant proper - a solid 4 star experience. We were invited by the staff on a Saturday morning. My guest is a frequent patron of this establishment and has sung wonders for it for the past 6 months as an excellent place to study, relax and recharge. The restaurant was half filled with both smaller and larger groups, pleasantly quiet, sparkling clean with a beautiful display its food selection. The menu was simple and easy to follow. The wait staff smile and engage guests. Food: bacon and sausage sandwich - excellent choice (I actually preferred eating this without the top bun because it felt a little thick of a slice to me, and this correction made for a great ratio of meat to bread). A hefty smoke with a strong savory element. Tips/Takeaways -The Delauney Counter is a great breakfast location with a sizeable plating size and fair prices -I've heard excellent reviews from my guest who is a regular that deeply enjoys the quiet and inviting ambience -Would recommend regular return -+++Bacon and Sausage sandwich for breakfast read more

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Coming here was the highlight of my time spent in London. The dining room is beautiful dark wood that makes you feel like you've stepped back in time for a moment. My friend and I split the afternoon tea and every single item was delicious. The chamomile and the Delaunay blend were both stellar as well. We felt oh so posh and had a marvelous time. read more

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European style old charm coffee and tea parlor. Have dinner menu as well. We came for coffee and pastries. Cappuccinos, Sacher Torte, Pain au Chocolate, Croisants, etc were delicious. Service was corteous and prompt. I wanted to go back for the schnitzel. Wien, Wien nur du allein... read more

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My wife and I came here for High Tea and it was really good. The atmosphere was buzzy (a bit louder than we'd hoped), but the service was very good. The tea was delicious and the accompanying foods were great -- we got the Poppy Seed Gugelhupf with apricot jam and whipped cream as well the Fruit Scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream. We highly recommend the Scone with clotted cream. The savory food was also delicious -- especially the one with ham and cucumber. read more

The Delaunay - Modern European Near Me - London, XGL

Disappointing service, but the food was decent but not outstanding. Never offered water. There was an unexpected lunch "cover" charge and we were rushed because the restaurant was closing for a private party. read more

We went for lunch here while we were recently in London. The interior is very nice with lots of wood and the display counters were filled with lots of delicious food. They seated us very promptly. They have a very nice menu with lots of soups and sandwiches and small plates. We ordered a quiche with a salad and tomato soup with rye bread and wine. The soup and bread was delicious just like your Mom would make. My husband liked his quiche and the service was excellent. We ate here twice on our stay and enjoyed it a lot. They also had great looking desserts. read more

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Very good but not great is how I would describe it. I started with the Delaunay cocktail and then started with the tartare. That was fantastic and I could see just getting the tartare on a return trip. It was great. For a main, I had the sea bass which was good and then dessert was Kaiserschmarren--basically torn up pancake with some berry syrup, a very traditional german dessert. The dessert was not as good as I have had in Austria so maybe that is why while I enjoyed it, it didnt stand out as much. read more

Has gone down since the change in ownership, both the menu and the service!! Bring back Corbin + king.

My goodness. First night in London. Had a splendid supper. Fresh oysters & baked cod, lemon elderflower sorbet and a well balanced Americano to finish. Perfection. Thank you Wellington for the attentive service. Sumptuous setting w high ceilings. Quiet. Plenty of space & didn't feel rushed. What fun. I thoroughly enjoyed the evening. & extra thanks to Darren at the Savoy for making the reservation. read more

Ever walked in to a restaurant and felt totally under dressed? Well, I'm not I'll ever feel properly dressed for The Delaunay! Situated close to Temple station, the grand entrance of The Delaunay will make anyone feel like a superstar. Our bags were swiftly taken by someone in exchange for a small numbered token, and we were taken to our table. We had reserved as we were a table of six, but there were plenty of other large tables around, so they were very accommodating. Service is done in a very traditional manner, with an individual of the team taking each section of the order and then delivering it. Our drinks order was taken quickly, then presented a little while later - a slight delay, but probably due to the cappuccinos taking longer to make, and their desire to ensure everything arrives at the same time. I had a pot of breakfast tea, served with a small tea strainer; the novelty of having 'proper tea' was initially slightly lost on me, though I enjoyed the theatrical nature of having a little implement to strain the tea leaves. The menu is larger than expected, though we were focused purely on the breakfast/brunch section. They appear to be known for their eggs benedict, which many of our party went for, but I opted for the pancakes with blueberries and creme fraiche. They were served in a perfect stack, with a layer of blueberry compote between each individual pancake; pancakes come in many forms, and these were some of the best I have had. The aforementioned layer of compote meant I didn't have to experience that slightly dry final few mouthfuls of many previous meals elsewhere, and there was enough creme fraiche to last for the whole stack. I was also presented with my own little jug of maple syrup. As a final flourish, my ever adorable parents (yes, that's you mum!) had mentioned my upcoming birthday, so I was delivered a little plate of lovely morsels upon the bill arriving. Strawberry and lemon homemade marshmallows were zingy and fluffy, and turkish delight - mum's favourite! - went down with a smile. A real treat for when you're looking for something really special. read more

The Delaunay - birthday treats (2014) - Modern European Near Me - London, XGL

Class, class, class. That's the best description. We drank outside at the Counter and had a bottle of wine. It was time for lunch so we took two glasses in with us. On entering a server came over with a tray to take us, and our glasses, to the table. Wonderful touch. Beautifully laid table with 'classy' white, starched, linen. So crisp. Our orders arrived within a respectable time. Time for us to have a chat and view of this magnificent restaurant. Very French, Viennese décor. The food was out of this world. I had goujons of plaice, unlike any I had tasted before. They were plaice fillets in a beautiful coating with fries and a magnificent, homemade, tartare sauce. Delicious. Cheese platter to share finished off our meal with a portion of Rarebit. Rarebit that took me back to childhood. Some restaurants call cheese on toast, rarebit. This was genuine. Runny cheese with that very brown top from under the grill with a hint of Worcestershire sauce and, probably, mustard. An experience that should be enjoyed by everyone. read more

I was pretty skeptical when I walked in, because the atmosphere seemed a little bit off. It might just have been because we arrived late (around 10 PM). My opinions quickly turned around, as the food and the service were both great. The Delaunay has an extensive separate vegetarian menu, with a bunch of vegan, dairy free, and gluten free choices (pleasantly surprising for a place that seemed pretty old school). I ordered the chickpea & broccoli burger (as the waitress recommended) with fries, and it didn't disappoint. It was thick and meaty, and felt like a solid substitute for a regular burger. For dessert, we ordered a vanilla cheesecake to share, and it was top notch. This is a fantastic spot for a late night dinner -- it attracts a big crowd of people going to see shows in the neighborhood, but that shouldn't deter anyone -- it's a classic spot with delicious food, plenty of options for those with dietary restrictions, and friendly/attentive staff. read more

I have had dinner here a couple of times - always excellent - and recently did my first brunch visit. As with its sister restaurant the Wolseley the highlight of the delaunay is the atmosphere. You do feel transported to a bustling day in Vienna. It is such a great mix of high quality yet relaxed. The food and the service are both fantastic. I enjoyed the pancakes for brunch and had an excellent flat white - a 7 out of 10 on the coffee front. This really is a restaurant for every meal. And the location is also great - we did brunch here before heading over to Somerset house. read more

The Delaunay - Mmmm proper salted butter - Modern European Near Me - London, XGL

Must go to for breakfast or lunch. A gorgeous place to be. Lovely ambiance and friendly service. A different scene from all the hipster brunch spot popping up. This takes you back to a warm traditional interior. The food is good and the fresh juice of the day was excellent. Ordered the Arnold omelet. It was unique bc never had it before, but it was a bit mushy and wet in the inside for me. I poured a lot of tabasco bc there wasn't much of a flavor and taste to it. But it was still lovely! Would recommend this place. You are given a specific amount of time to dine, but after eating, I suggest to go to the cafe connected next door for some coffee and or dessert. read more

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This a very nice restaurant in the theater district. Very upscale looking interior, beautiful décor. The menu is a very interesting mix of many style comfort foods with a German/Austrian flare. The service was very good. Nice wine list with an excellent selection of Italian wines. I had the specialty hand made sausages with German potato salad and kraut. Rockstar had the Eggs Benedict. Nice experience finished off with Amoretto Coffee. The rating average was pulled down by the 2 star rating from someone who drank tea but did not experience the food. read more

The Delaunay reminds me a lot of The Wolseley. I still like the food and decor better at the latter, but this place isn't bad. We were here for breakfast. While it's famous for its classic English breakfast, The Delaunay also has a wide variety of continental breakfast items (French pastries, Vienna style coffee, etc). Our waiter was very attentive and polite. No complaints about the service. The location is great. A few minutes walk from the Temple station, near LSE and Covent Garden, perfect for having a large fancy breakfast and then walk it off in Covent Garden shops nearby. read more

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I was told by good friends who used to live in London to try breakfast at the Wolseley --it is a must! I was swayed by a foodie relative to instead try their new sister restaurant which had just opened to rave reviews, the Delaunay. The space is uber fancy, beautiful, in the style of an old European cafe with well-turned out waitstaff throughout the restaurant, white table clothes, old world dark woods, white tile floors, white tablecloths, elaborate place settings, and a beautiful oak bar. There is a cafe with buffet style foods next to a formal restaurant. We ate in the restaurant. We walked in for an 11:30 breakfast without a reservation on a Thursday, and were promptly seated in a half-empty dining room. The dining room was stylish and traditional: it was gorgeous in an old-school (but modern) London way. To be honest, it was a shocking poor service experience. There were almost 20 waitstaff, and they all looked exceedingly dapper, but we were surprised to find they paid more attention to promptly decorating empty tables in elaborate settings than servicing the very few (time of day) customers in their establishment. We had multiple servers, but never the same person, so they seemed to forget who we were and what we needed. For instance, our crumpets arrived without butter or jam, and as they cooled on the table we tried to flag someone, anyone down. By the time they cooled, the butter had finally arrived and then we asked for jam, and were told it was not included: they would have to charge extra. Did we still want it? Um, yes! All I could think is why were we finding this out now: why had no one thought to ask if we wanted butter and jam when we ordered crumpets 15 minutes before? We ordered tap water later to find out later, when we asked, that it was filtered and we'd be charged 1.5 pounds for it, but (lucky us!) it'd be refilled for free throughout the meal. Gosh, not that that's a big deal really, but being charged extra for things like water and jam, and well, you start to feel like the hospitality factor is somewhat lacking. The lattes and coffee we ordered were strong, tasty, and served beautifully. There is even a tiny cup of water (to wash your spoon in? Fancy!) and a chocolate to enjoy with it. Here, things were generous (as long as we weren't charged extra for that lovely chocolate, because I'm starting to wonder...) The meals our party had were all good: waffles with bacon, kedgeree (my first time, but the curry was NOT subtle making it hard to taste the smoked fish), and an order of pancakes. All were solid offerings. There seems to be a market in London for a place that does a good breakfast, but even more of a market here for an overly fancy place. By the feel of the place, should be five stars. But its not: you don't ever feel comfortable here or well looked after. I think if they can figure out a way to not charge "convenience fees" for things like jam or water, and just roll it into the price, we'd have felt like we were having a better experience, overall. (I must give credit that by end of the meal we did have a full apology from the captain of the dining room, along with a break on the bill. This was a nice gesture and certainly appreciated.) read more

We went to dinner at the restaurant based on a recommendation. I would describe it as up scaled German street food and French (and some German food listed in French, just to be confusing). If you are looking for an upscale hot dog, look no further. The restaurant is lovely, as is the service and presentation. I expected more from the food. The cordon bleu (I thought it was odd that it was listed with the schnitzel, but I guess it is breaded meat) was good. All of the flavors were there and the sauce did not cover everything up, nor did it need to. The choucroute a l'Alsaciene (german sausage, french title) is a variety of the sausage (a huge portion of sausage) with a large portion of sauerkraut (too much) and a couple of potatoes thrown in. This is enough for at least a couple of people who are really into their meat, but not so much the potatoes. The sausage was good, and it was very rich, It was more of a standard good, not outstanding good. The beef stroganoff was better, the sauce had a good flavor. read more

Not 4 stars. Overpriced. Service was great. British breakfast was ok Potato Rostock was cooked perfectly. read more

If you're on a budget, don't be intimidated - The menu rapide is a great option without breaking the bank. We had dinner before heading down to a west end theater (not the Aldwych, but it's right across the street). Would recommend! read more