Bagatelle London

£42 / French, Mediterranean, Vegetarian options

34 Dover St, London

Opening hours

6:30PM-1AM

Sunday 7:30PM-12AM
Monday Closed
Tuesday 6:30PM-12AM
Wednesday 6:30PM-12AM
Thursday 6:30PM-1AM
Friday 6:30PM-1AM
Saturday 12:30PM-5PM & 6:30PM-1AM

Parisian Glamour and Decadence Unite

Visiting Bagatelle in London is akin to stepping into a vivacious canvas painted with strokes of Parisian glamour and spirited nightlife. As you push through the grand doors, the air thickens with laughter and the clinking of champagne glasses, sending waves of cheer throughout the chic, romantic setting. The expectant buzz quickly crescendos into a symphonic blend of stylish elegance and indulgent merriment, creating an intoxicating atmosphere that beckons to those who seek an exhilarating dining experience. From fashion-forward patrons to London's elite, all under a delightful haze of tantalizing aromas wafting from the kitchen, it becomes abundantly clear that this venue champions more than just food; it's an immersive experience that invites its guests to revel in life’s unabashed joys.

The menu reads like a love letter to culinary finesse, with myriad dishes that don't just satiate your hunger but satiate your soul. One taste of the lobster pasta reveals expertly balanced flavors, tied together by ingredients that must have been plucked straight off Poseidon's trident for their evident freshness. Service at Bagatelle matches the quality of the cuisine, sailing smoothly between attentive care and relaxed friendliness, which is no small feat given the electric atmosphere. It's the poised pairing of gleaming seafood plates with equally scintillating wines that undeniably steals the show. The evening wraps up spectacularly with an unexpected encore, as fervent guests rise to dance, feeding into the groundswell of excess and delight Bagatelle so skillfully orchestrates. Where the world outside observes time's progression, here it feels still. This haunting specter of joie de vivre stays with you long after you leave, nudging you back again, lest you ever forget—to live is truly wonderful. — Clarissa Cuisinier