Brasserie Blanc Southbank in Lambeth

The place wasn't terrible overall but I felt really very annoyed at the "Pork Rib Eye" on the set menu, which was just a bit of baked ham/gammon. It tasted decent but it was absolutely not what I ordered. It was a bit insulting and I won't be coming back

Lovely, all round. Always happy to come back here.

Definitely one of the better places near Southbank Centre. High quality at very reasonable prices.

We are regulars at this restaurant. However our experience was very poor this time, we were there Saturday lunch time. The hostess was unaccommodating, when we made a request. Food was not as good as usual, left a lot to be desired. Kids portion is tiny for the price. Place was super busy, however food taste and quality has gone down a lot. The atmosphere was terrible. As a restaurant, when you are in demand or busy, you don't necessarily need to book all available tables, so the place is heaving and uncomfortable. I told the hostess that they have lost me as customer, she did not care. Sadly will not be back.

Our first visit and we were blown over by the food and excellent service

Fast, efficient service. Well cooked French brasserie food, with well priced fixed menu as well as a la carte options. Good beverage offerings

Arrived, shown to table nothing fancy, menus plonked on table, waited ages to take order. Not even a drink before! Nor did we get asked if we'd like another drink for the whole duration. Set menu, Starters of crab were lovely, I then had the pork which was full of fat the cabbage was hard there was absolutely no flavour, just not nice. When asked if all was OK at the beginning i wish I'd of said no! Don't like to make a fuss, however the service frustrated us more. Just no warmth, thought for the customer. Had to ask for everything! Nothing was offered and thats not the kind of service I go out to receive. You need to visit Marcos or even Zizzis they provide much better friendly service and food. Sorry guys you need to step it up.

Perfect place to chill after a walk if you don't want to spend money! I relaxed there for 20 mins on a nice sofa and nobody came by to order!

Good food, good wine, good service, authentic brasserie atmosphere.

Sunday roast is bizarre - the veggie roast was composed of a beetroot parcel the size of a mince pie if not smaller! Vegetables are used to make up for this but it’s not the same! Happy to pay more for a better main!

Really thoughtful and customer-focused service. My friend and I were so engrossed in conversation that we didn't realise the restaurant had gone from empty to full and we'd stayed well over the maximum reservation period for our table. We were really impressed with the way they handled our outstaying our welcome! Thank you to the great staff.

Really good place for a business lunch

Brilliant meal ... food and service excellent

Had a lovely lunch with Friends. Food was really good, good service. We had lovely time.

Superb restaurant with excellent food and friendly service. Loved the pheasant and the souffle.

Unlike most restaurants in early January, it was very busy and rightly so, because the food was superb, the meal was great value for money and the waiters were delightful.

Brasserie Blanc Southbank is one of our 'go to' London places as you can guarantee a fab atmosphere, gorgeous food and super friendly service. And the cheese souffle is just amazing :)

The staff were so kind and really went above and beyond to problem solve. I had a very speedy and delicious pre theatre meal. I can highly recommend the risotto:). But you should really make a reservation.

We had a lovely pre-show 2-course meal at Brasserie Blanc with our extended family. The staff were wonderful, kind, and prompt (very aware of pre-show needs). We all had very different starts and mains and everything was delicious. I had a slow-cooked pork and it was fall-apart and so well-balanced with the sides (though I can’t recall everything). The kids had burgers and loved them. Someone had a loaded hot chocolate that looked sinful and was “to die for”. We had a house wine to share and it was delicious. Cost-wise, it seemed very reasonable on London terms. We had a meal out at a pub recently that cost more, so were very happy.

Ok food, classic brasserie style, but could be better. Venison, although very tender, was a tad dry. Venison sauce should have been a nice glossy gravy, but instead was a brown mush with 3 blackberries in it. Mushroom toast was ok, although my 'toast' was almost black (burnt on one side), and the mushrooms lacked seasoning. A little underwhelmed by the food, but then again as a 20+ years hospitality manager I am perhaps a little more critical than the casual diner. Service, however, was spot on, attentive, unobtrusive and quick. The whole service brigade seemed calm and under control, although the place was quite busy. Kudos to that. We had vouchers for half price main courses, so didn't feel the need to complain about the food, but at full price I would have not been overly impressed. Food was really just so-so. Would return, but food quality needs to improve for this price point.

Excellent food and wine at good prices. Friendly service and a great atmosphere, a wonderful restaurant. Would highly recommend.

My son took me here as a birthday treat and I was blown away by the quality of the food. The pistachio soufflé was particularly good. Elizeh gave fantastic service and always had a smile on her face. Would highly recommend this Brasserie.

Really nice dinner. Service was a little bit slow and we had to remind our waiter that we had ordered puddings. Puddings which were disappointing came after the coffee. Starters and mai s were really tasty and good quality ingredients.

This is the best place to eat before seeing a play at the National Theatre. Really delicious food, beautifully cooked always flavourful. The big plus is all mains have vegetables included so you get a balanced plate of food although I did add delicious crispy chips! I’ve been a few times and never had a bad meal. The menu is broad enough to cater for many different diners too. My only niggle is the noise, it’s very loud and difficult to hear.

A wonderful and surprising restaurant. Excellent value for the price. We ordered several dishes that were extraordinary: a divine cheese soufflé, a salty Fitibiya dish filled with mushrooms and chestnuts, we felt a taste of forest and nature in the palate. It was amazing. For dessert we didn't hold back and ordered another sweet pistachio souffle, which was also delicious, especially for marzipan fans. I'm already waiting for the next time I have the opportunity to come to this excellent place.

Reliably decent food, service was a bit patchy but friendly. Toilets are a bit manky, broken toilet roll holders, toilets full of other peoples business etc

Very good food and nice atmosphere

Such a lovely setting staff were polite and food was lovely but courses didn’t arrive with the kids sadly so it felt disjointed! Drinks were lovely and the Theatre offered good value too - overall we would return but service needs to be more together for me x

Good stop off before a theatre visit. Would advise booking though.

Met friend here for meal. Place was packed - but service and food were lovely. We had pre-dinner menu, I had hot smoked salmon for starter then haddock on bed of delicious mash. Glass of pint grigio to go with it 😀 About 3rd time here in few months and it is consistently good and prices feel like good value.

Food is delicious and served steaming hot, nicely decorated. Cozy atmosphere and convenient location.

The ambiance was convivial and the styling attractively designed. The wine was good and not overpriced. The vegetables were crisp and flavoursome, no problem there, but the venison was dry and tasteless as was the sauce - we both like venison a lot and can cook it a lot better at home. The starters were well presented and interesting and the deserts were OK - no problems there. All of the portions were very sufficient. The coffee was better than it often is elsewhere. The waiter said that he'd report our comments about the venison to the kitchen but he showed no empathy, it was as though he didn't believe us.

Excellent venue for pre theatre dinner.

A lovely restaurant, within easy walking distance of Waterloo station. A competitively priced, varied menu. Very popular in the early evening, so book in advance to guarantee a table. Very nice atmosphere, and the staff are really on the ball, helpful and attentive. My only gripe would be that the potions are not the largest. So unless you are counting the calories order a starter in addition to the main course.

The French onion soup was amazing. Definitely recommend.

Great place and will definitely go back - again

Nice place with excellent quality food.

Food was decent and service was prompt + good wine selection

I really like the fact they asked what time we needed to be finished by before our pre-theatre dinner.

Very good food and good service.

We are regulars of the southbank branch and went there last night to tie in with cinema nearby. Waitress serving us was seriously unpleasant. Got such an attitude of grabbing our plates and rushing. Just rude.

Had a lovely meal meal at BB Southbank yesterday. Food was great and service excellent with very friendly staff. Nice atmosphere and we'd definitely return in the future

Beautiful 3 course lunch for a Christmas get together. Friendy and attentive staff and the food was stunning. The highlight for me was the cheese soufflé which was delicious 🙏

Nice place but quite disappointed by the food. Chips are not home made (although told they were by the waiter), bavette steak was very thin and not rare like I asked, onion soup was saturated with grated cheese instead of grilled cheese on the top. Not the french brasserie standard I was hoping for.

We had a late lunch on 30 Nov. The food and service were very good. Most of the mains £19 to £25. A lot of the wines a bit pricey but the cheap red was good. Tables well space and the atmosphere pleasant and not noisy. I would go again. Very handy for Waterloo if you're travelling into town.

Enjoyed our lunch. The food was delicious , and the service was excellent.

The food was not too bad but the main dish was too salty and the dessert ridiculously small. It was not worth the price. The service was good. It was a bit noisy but pleasant.

We came for dinner on a Tuesday night and were instantly impressed with the decor. It is cozy and comfortable while still feeling upscale. We had a shared starter and 4 entrees, 3 of which were from their seasonal offerings. The cheese soufflé starter was divine and I would absolutely order it again. The venison seasonal special was outstanding! The venison was incredibly tender. The table was split on the pork ribeye with some loving it and others found it “hammy” towards the middle. The filet was fine. Our service was nice but a bit confusing. Several staff members waited on us but they didn’t seem to be communicating with each other about our table. This meant that we were, unfortunately, seemingly forgotten about once our entrees were delivered. It took several minutes for a dessert menu to be brought and once brought, no one came over to take our dessert order. We had another booking to get to so we unfortunately didn’t get dessert, although the Autumn Still Life sounded lovely. Again, all who served us were pleasant and friendly, there just seemed to be some confusion on who actually was serving us. Overall it was a very nice experience, and i would recommend it to others wanting a classic French dining experience

Far too noisy and battled to hear conversation at my table. Food average, rather pricey, definitely won't be going back, but enjoyed the walk both ways from Blackfriars Station.

I went for the first time with a group of friends to celebrate my birthday. The food was lovely, everyone seemed happy with their choices. I was still hungry after a starter, main and side, so the portions aren't huge and there's room for dessert. The pear sorbet was amazing. The staff are attentive and don't rush you, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. The wine stood out the most. I had a different glass with each course and all were outstanding. It's not easy to find a good Sauvignon Blanc. All in all, I'd definitely go again.

Great staff and food pretty good. Would visit again

Corporate event in the fine dining section. Main restaurant was nice and busy, not frenetic. Service standards as expected but some guests had an issue with menu choice I believe. A fixed menu offering for this event. My vegetarian option was not exciting, uninspiring but adequate. A haricot bean soup, a red kidney bean chilli with rice, the presentation plain, no green veg or salad side added. Unlike the non-veg option, which did include a small side salad with the ' skinny steak frites'. Didn't hear any complaints from the vast majority of non-veg clients, but then the wine was flowing pretty freely and loud conversation likewise! The saving grace for me was ( as often the case) the dessert. A traditional apple crumble with ice cream (with small grapes added to the apple). Perfect 👌. Happy memories of family home cooking ( though of course, at home there were always second helpings 😉). To sum up, a little more attention required to the food content and presentation, to uplift what for me would have been reminiscent of my youthful memories of the 'prix fix' menus so enjoyed when visiting Paris and villages in France in the 1980s and '90s. But then perhaps in those days I was less concerned with the food quality, simply enjoying the 💕 of my companion, who later became my wife😊.

This place is absolutely fantastic. It's a great location behind the South Bank, with fantastic food and wonderful staff. Definitely recommend giving it a try!

Only 4 stars as I do not know how much the bill was. It was covered for nearly 80 people by my friend as a memorial for his late wife Gabby. The venue was perfect, congenial, professional and provided a fitting service that should make Ian justifiably proud. The food was superb.

We were there for a Sunday lunchtime visit and birthday celebration. The staff were really positive and accommodating when we asked if we could have a quieter table, and in fact the staff and service was great all round. Unfortunately, by 1.15pm the restaurant felt more like a creche than a restaurant. I know these comments will be disliked by most parents but they are aimed at those parents who allow their children to play on the floor directly in the way of the service route from the kitchen, and to let them cry/shout loudly. The food was beautifully presented. Our starters were cheese soufflé, crab and sweetcorn bon bons; escargot and French Onion soup. All tasty but soufflé could have been more cheesy and the bon bons more crabby. Main courses were also presented well - Oak Smoked Outdoor Pork Ribeye; Grain-fed Chicken and Chalk stream Trout and as for taste and enjoyment, we gave the respective votes, out of 10; of 6, 7 and 7. Not sure I would rush back to Brasserie Blanc in Southwark in a rush, and would go next time to the one in Covent Garden.

This BB restaurant is very handy for Waterloo Station and we usually eat there before getting back on the train - it's especially cosy inside in winter. We arrived an hour early for our booking and were seated comfortably in the entrance area with a drink until there was a table. I had the onion soup starter (which I only recently discovered at our "home" BB - delicious and very filling. My husband had the Morteau sausage starter which is a favourite with both of us. We both had the confit duck with dauphinoise potatoes etc. - a generous portion and excellently cooked. Service was great, as usual, and we greatly enjoyed talking to our friendly but never intrusive server Sylvia. It always adds another layer to the pleasure of the meal if the waiting staff is nice - they usually are!

Great food! Great atmosphere! Good service! You get what u pay for! Excellent will be visiting another branch! highly recommend you

The business lunch was great. We had a private dining room and all really enjoyed the event. The staff were friendly and helpful, the food was high quality and we made the atmosphere fun! My reservation is that the vegan food I was offered and chose, was high quality but low in nutrition. I'll explain more below.

We chose Brasserie Blanc for a family meal with honeymooning relatives who were visiting from Canada. The location was very convenient for our party members, however it was important to have a night that would be a special memory of their trip. The atmosphere was perfect making us feel immediately at home and able to catch up, and the staff were all very attentive and helpful - especially with a food allergy in the group. The food was beautifully presented and everything was delicious. Everyone had a wonderful evening and we’d all wholeheartedly recommend Brasserie Blanc.

Food and drinks were very delicious, the stuff was super nice and professional. The vibe of the restaurant is very enjoyable it has a great ambience. The only negative was the state of the restrooms, but all in all it’s a great place.

Usually we have a decent meal here and I feel that the restaurant is good value for money. Unfortunately this time and also the time previously earlier in the summer, we didn’t enjoy it as much. The main reason is that the vegetarian options have gone down hill quite a bit. For example, the risotto sounded nice but when it arrived it was more like rice with some vegetables in it and a tiny bit of cheese sprinkled on top. It wasn’t really a risotto which should be rich and creamy. It was actually a little unpleasant to eat and lacked richness and flavour. I looked at the menu later and realised that this may be because it’s actually a vegan substitute for the risotto and also I’m wondering if the same thing was done with the vegetable wellington. Surely one vegan option is enough as all the veggie dishes seem to be being replaced with a vegan imitations of a dish that would usually be vegetarian. Please bring back decent vegetarian food! Atmosphere was nice though and service food as usual.

Lovely meal and great surroundings

Out with a friend and we had the three course pre-theatre menu, which was both great value and provided a good choice. We opted for pumpkin soup with kirsch - which sounded interesting and was subtly flavoured and came with toasted pumpkin seeds and truffle oil; the mains were steak frites and smoked haddock fish cakes on a bed of kale with cream sauce and a poached egg and desserts were treacle pudding with ice cream and a baked apple with nuts, caramel sauce and ice cream. The cocktails were also good, including the gin and elderflower cocktail and also the non-alcoholic cocktails. All the food was delicious and the service was friendly and efficient

The food is average, but reasonably priced. The only reason I’d consider returning is the service—though it was slow and the staff seemed a bit rude. When I asked for wine recommendations, the waiter rolled his eyes, which was disappointing.

Cheese soufflé and steak is very good

We had a great Sunday lunch here – both the mains and desserts first class and very reasonably priced, as were the drinks. Service was efficient and friendly and no one was pressuring us to finish and leave. We had a lovely time. And It’s in a great spot near tthe South Bank and Waterloo station

Really lovely experience on tge South Bank

Food was lovely. Chose from a pre-theatre menu and all dishes very tasty. Wine (French Viognier) delicious....not limited to the boring "sauvignon, pinot, Chardonnay" speech....at last some good taste in wine, but at the same price

Had a business dinner and the food was really good. Nice selection of cocktails and wines. Highly recommended!

Food is absolutely amazing! Great vegan options. Rotating seasonal selections. Staff still seems to be working on getting their footing. Nice but need to be more attentive.

Great food and service. Prices good for London.

Went here for lunch with a friend and was surprised by the high quality of the food and by the efficiency of the staff. I’ll definetely come back here

The brasserie has a lot of room and the tables are well spaced so that, combined with the very soft non-intrusive music the atmos phere is calm and relaxing and one can actually have a conversation at Brasserie Blanc - something which is not possible in so many West End restaurants these days. The food is good if not spectacular and the prices are fair. The house white wine is excellent

Does what it says on the tin. Affordable french brasserie. Well executed.

Fantastic food and service. The staff were helpful and made the experience a real joy. We visited on the last night of the Summer menu and although not all items were available what remained more than made up for it. We were served by Sylwia who made our experience even better with great conversation and service. She is a credit to the company

I last dined here a few years ago when it was a delightful French brasserie owned by Raymond with cream leather banquettes, white tablecloths and professional waiters. It's now a dimly lit industrial dining room with well cooked if uninspiring food. Maybe Sunday's are just dead.

Lovely welcome on arrival. Excellent service. Menu had a wide range of cuisine. Friday lunch (12pm opening time) was surprisingly quiet. Which was great in london. More customers were trickling in during service. Enjoyed the atmosphere and relaxed environment. Highly recommend.

Such a lovely spot to find right by the London Eye and the Waterloo train/tube station. The service was friendly and inviting - our server was a funny guy and had great banter. The food was top knotch as we enjoyed the fish soup, tart, whole fish, and the crab. You have to go just for the pistachio soufflé - absolutely divine. We also had some of their selection of white wines which paired perfectly with our dishes. Absolutely will visit again

Fabulous restaurant, located conveniently close to the National Theatre. I loved my whole sea bream. Also, nice cheese platter and great wine selection. Very friendly and professional service staff.

A really good meal, cooked beautifully and chosen from a varied and interesting menu. The staff were friendly and welcoming and the atmosphere pleasant in a modern basement room. The price was fair, too, which is not a Southbank speciality.

Went there for a team meal and things came together perfectly. The veggie options were well prepared, presented and delicious. Really enjoyed the meal.

This is such a great choice if you’re at or nearby the Royal Festival Hall. The food was fabulous with a good drinks selection. Service was attentive but our server didn’t seem certain about dietary restrictions. Much better for him to have checked with the kitchen rather than risk getting it wrong.

A very good lunch with friends. We weren't rushed to finish our meal. The quality of the food was very good. The restaurant is very comfortable.

We had a wonderful team celebration at Brasserie Blanc - from the moment we arrived we were welcomed beautifully, had drinks in the lounge area and then moved into the main restaurant. We were really impressed by the personalised menu cards and super service. Thank you - we will be back!

Food and service were very good. Interior design is creating nice atmosphere. Only negative point is that the tables are so close to each other.

Super quality 3 course pre-theatre dinner. Great value and pleased to see the seasonal and sustainable theme

Service started out well but after attempting to clear starter before we had finished, it went downhill quickly. After we mentioned the corn fritters were burned, the waitress left without an apology and started to serve another table. Then in order to pay the bill, they took my phone from me, and then added a service charge anway. My partner mentioned the toilets were falling apart as well. Such a shame - it could have easily been much better

My wife and I went for our anniversary, from we walked in the door until we left the service was excellent the food was amazing and for London very good value.

Great service and wonderful food. The bourguignon was cooked perfectly

The food was excellent,as you'd expect. Atmosphere was a bit quiet. Though, it was a Monday.

Great service and all the dishes were very well done.

We had a phenomenal time at Brasserie Blanc for my friend's birthday dinner. The food was fantastic and although I didn't love the dessert, the manager, Marcel rectified the issue immediately. He's an absolutely fantastic manager! The customer service is fabulous! Our waitresses were amazing too and very attentive! My friends and I laughed all evening and thoroughly enjoyed the food and environment. Would highly recommend this restaurant!

Having read the previous reviews we decided to visit Brasserie Blanc and were not disappointed. The food was both well presented and delicious. The portions were perfect. All the staff were friendly and professional. I would definitely recommend eating at this wonderful restaurant. We certainly will next time we are in London.

We enjoyed an early evening dinner here. The set menu is good and you can order 2 or 3 courses at a reasonable price. Some of our party ordered from the a la carte menu . I believe that all dietary requirements are catered for. Convenient location for National Theatre and South Bank centre.

Fabulous restaurant with amazing staff, lovely atmosphere and exceptional food, drink and customer service, highly recommend and will definitely be returning, thank you.

A little tired in places and lacking atmosphere but offset by good food and service

Still good! Very nice pre-theatre menu and very reliable service. Even when busy it doesn’t feel crowded.

On arrival I waited to be seated as per the sign by the podium. It did take a moment fir staff to come to the front and seat me. Staff were very nice and helpful but probably need to be zoned so that each area of the front, middle and back are manned at all times. There were times that it took a moment to wave someone down to get drinks or extra items. Probably a good idea to ask staff to return to their sections so that customers can see them and vice versa. Food was tasty and well presented but portions a little on the small side. Bouillabaisse was one king prawn, one crayfish, two chunks of fish and a couple of new potatoes, half a tomato in the soup/stew. Very light and delicate flavours. This came with 3 slices of baguette. My friends had sea bream and duck. All found the food to be delicately flavoured and fresh. For dessert we had creme brulee, cheese cake and apple crumble. Again nicely presented and tasted good. We were just a little bit hungry later as the portions were slightly on the small side. The classy french brasserie surroundings are good for business dinners, friends get together and couples.

Food was tasty. Portions smaller. Somewhat out of the way location.

Its a very nice restaurant with great potential but lacks eye to detail. The staff was not very welcoming nor attentive, but overall good quality food.