The Delaunay

£33 - £77 / European, German, International, Austrian, Vegetarian options

55 Aldwych, London

Michelin

Awards

Excellent Roast Beef 2024

Opening hours

11AM-9:45PM

Sunday 11AM-9:45PM
Monday 7AM-10:30PM
Tuesday 7AM-10:30PM
Wednesday 7AM-10:30PM
Thursday 7AM-10:30PM
Friday 7AM-10:30PM
Saturday 8AM-10:30PM

Impeccable Service with an Elegant Ambiance

Stepping into The Delaunay is akin to a nostalgic dance across time, where every element—from timeless Art Deco interiors to the poised grace of the staff—whispers the golden age of European elegance. The atmosphere hums energetically, perhaps too fervently at times, yet this grand brasserie remains a hallmark of London's dining scene. Tables gleam under plush lighting, casting a warm glow over impeccably laid-out white linens. It's the kind of venue that knows its strengths: service that moves with the seamless precision of a choreographed ballet and a menu boasting extensive Continental treasures from Wiener schnitzel to decadent pastries, all tinged with an unmistakable Austria-Hungary nostalgia.

Despite the cacophony of guests converging for their pre-theatre repast or celebration feasts, my own experience swayed sweetly between enchantment and a tiny tug of reservation over the price tags reminiscent of upwardly swirling zeppelins—so very London! Yet the sublime taste of the velvety indulgence of the Salzburger soufflé made it instantly justifiable. Our evening was artfully managed by Dimitri, whose consummate attention elevated our culinary experience into something memorable—a gentle reminder of The Delaunay’s enduring legacy in hospitality. Though pockets will be lighter when you leave, it's with the shimmer of a fine dinner well enjoyed, ready perhaps to carry those echoes of old-world class into your tomorrow. — Jasper Griddle