Brasserie Zédel in City of London, Westminster

A good French Brasserie at a reasonable price. I love the decor and the food is excellent. Service is quick and efficient, which is important if you are there before a show. There is a prix fixe menu and daily specials. I love to eat there whenever I am in London.

Zedel is ideal for birthday celebrations. I booked a late lunch (to allow 10 people to travel into London from a variety of locations). The Zedel cafe was a great place to meet up before we went down to our table. The age range of our group was 15 to 80 and the menu had something appealing for everyone including the vegetarians. All our dishes were very much enjoyed.The high quality red and white house wines accompanied our meals well, following celebratory champagne. The restaurant staff were friendly and very efficient. The birthday cake that I was able to order (secretly!) in advance was a great surprise to all and served as requested after the main course, with my special message piped on it's edible plaque. Zedel without being asked provided a cake box to take the remaining cake home. It had been a very large cake! I would like to thank all at Zedel for making this a very special day.

So this is a great place we come here often. The food and atmosphere is always great the venue is spectacular. However the service can be hit and miss. Today was exceptional. Our waiter made our day - thank you Cris - Zedel should be so proud to have you. Thank you

- Great service - Food good but set menu didn't offer much choice - Very noisy

Booked this restaurant for a special first wedding anniversary meal before going to see Moulin Rouge at the Piccadilly Theatre. What a beautiful place! I was taken a back at how grand the restaurant was. The service was excellent and very professional and we were made to feel like important guests. Eating in this restaurant is an experience in itself, and I was impressed by the efficiency of how the restaurant was run. The food was delicious. I had French onion soup to start which was all that I expected it to be, and to cap it all off we were presented with a special anniversary surprise from the waitress - some beautiful macaroons on a plate with lettering wishing us a happy anniversary! What a lovely touch, and this was a beautiful ending to a special dining experience. Thanks to all at the restaurant, and i'd definitely recommend to anyone looking for a very special dining experience!

A very lovely meal. Attentive and friendly staff. Delicious food. Cozy ambiance.

A regular venue because it is so easy to enjoy. The prix fixe menu is one of the best value in London. Took a friend visiting from Canada and they were extremely impressed by the grandeur, the quality, the food and the value. Will be going back.

We discovered this brasserie in the Piccadilly theater district by coincidence. First the extensive menu is what attracted us to go in. Then we discovered the gorgeous art deco dining room in the basement. Wow!!! Excellent service, great food and amazing French bistro atmosphere. We absolutely loved our experience! Highly recommended!

Apart from the fabulous food, first rate service and value, this has got to be one of the most wonderful Art Deco spaces in London. But make sure you eat downstairs. Booking advisable they do keep walk-in capacity but no surprises, it fills pretty quickly at peak times. We will be back (and back) again.

Zedel used to be one of our favourite places in London; not anymore. The food was so, so; and the service off.

Great food, amazing staff, I love it. Definitely recommend it.

Was very disappointing overall frog legs and both fish entrees were over cooked. We order drinks after our first course when plates were cleared and we were told our dish’s were coming ( obviously some thing went wrong because tables that came after ours were already on coffee and checks). When asked if we were interested in the dessert menu and coffee we declined but had the wait an addition 15 min for check. We did enjoy our server and he was working very hard but there were to many tables and very few support staff. Looked as if there were several floor managers doing very little when the tiniest bit of effort would have turned the tides for many tables.

Very cool place. Food is pretty good and if you get the three courses for 20 quid it’s great value. Service was friendly and efficient. Definitely recommend

The food isn’t what it used to be. The salads were ice cold. The mains were probably the only enjoyable thing. We had the coq au vin, the chopped steak - a little too saucy for our liking but the cheese soufflé was nice. The deserts were very eggy in taste - the creme caramel was partly curdled. The cups smelled like they haven’t been washed (or washed around something fishy or eggy). The interior acoustics were so bad that we found ourselves speaking very loudly to be heard. Slightly disappointing, but for the price point (£20-£30 per person) it’s fine.

We've been to Zedel a number of times. We found our visit on Thursday evening was good, however the service was slow due to it being very busy, with hindsight we prefer a lunchtime visit. The food was good as usual, with a broad ranging menu at decent prices. We were positioned next to the band which was a little noisy for our liking. We would continue to recommend.

Lovely bright basement room can be a bit noisy with live music and when full. Service was good and food very tasty.

Fantastic space/great ambience! Lively with fun staff and enjoyable meal.

The staff was so accommodating, and the food was great! The location couldn't be better if you're going to a play in the West End. Highly recommend!

Very nice dinner, great atmosphere. Quick service before theatre.

I went with friends for an early dinner. We were reminded that there was a time limit on the table- and this made the slow service rather stressful. However, it’s a very attractive restaurant, and the food is very good. And when service did arrive it was also very good

Absolutely lovely evening tonight - great food, great service. Miguel is a credit to the restaurant and went above and beyond. Many thanks to him and the team!

Wonderful staff from door to table Classic French cuisine Lovely waitperson, Bar manager made our drinks himself Perfect cocktails Gorgeous Deco style Nothing to improve!

ZEDEL is a lovely and unique place right in thre heart of the busy West End.

It was very loud and the service was slow. It took 90min for the starter and main to arrive.

This was a second visit to the restaurant, as previously we had an enjoyable meal, and service was very good. HOWEVER, on this second visit the difference was the opposite, Our server was surely, miserable, and very sloppy. When clearing dishes from the table he dragged a dirty plate brushing along my arm with sauce smeared onto my clothing. He knew that he did so and just gave me a sheepish smile, with no apology. Also on this occasion (celebrating my own and my other diner's birthdays) the food was very much 'so-so', nowhere near what we had experience on our previous visit. Very unhappy ☹️

Disappointing. The sirloin was very tough. Service was slow and random. Felt rushed. Spent a fair amount on wine but was not given the time to drink it. Had to leave the table. The dessert was good. Very noisy. The lighting was harassing - too much light. They were eventually dimmed but it was once we left the table. They really need a dress code. The way some people were dressed makes the place look really downmarket. Will not recommend.

I went with my parents and they loved the place, the service and the location. We will be back

Another fantastic dinner at Brasserie Zadel! My fourth time dining here and I love everything about this restaurant. Service is outstanding, the food is always excellent, and this has to be the coolest dining room in London!

Had a family night out. The decor and architecture is fantastic and sets the scene like from a movie set. Brilliant first impression. The problem began with the waiter who was unfriendly and unhelpful and rude. Simple questions on wine list were dismissed. Service was extremely slow and the head waiter came to our table to apologise. We informed him about the waiter and he removed the service charge from the bill along with the deserts. The gesture was very kind and appreciated but the night was spoiled by the behaviour of the rude waiter. The food was tasty and delicious . We will go back and give it another try however and hopefully we may have been unlucky on the night with the waiter we had.

Highly recommended I went with my friend we ordered flat-iron steak and Coq au vin it were so delicious , moreover the service was great everyone were helpful with us and especial thanks to Mr.Ahmet Oz and Mr. Miguel for their hospitality and service ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Wonderful atmosphere, attentive staff, excellent food and great value, especially if you opt for one of the fixed price menus.

Great prix fixe menu in the heart of Piccadilly. Excellent service and lovely ambience .

This restaurant is always difficult to get a table unless you eat at 4.30pm Not sure why? The decor is lovely and the tables well spaced. They even have a piano player during dinner. Dinner is very average for what they charge The fixed price is cheap but not very good. The only advantage is the position right next to Piccadilly station. Not worth returning

The atmosphere here is very good - a wonderful large room from the 30s. The food is mixed. My first course was onion soup - it was ok but in no way exciting. My main course was better - steak hache with chips. Service was good.

We went to see Errol Linton at the crazy coqs. It was a great small venue,

an amazing place with delicious cuisine and very professional service ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it is very well organized I recommend it for an amazing culinary adventure ZENDEL London 👍❤️

No, it's not a bad meal, but the environment is really good. We don't have a book counter for everyone, but the time limit is one and a half hours.

If you’re looking for a great atmosphere with nice music, this is a great place. However the service and food were very underwhelming. The server was rude from the start, never smiling once, and he was not attentive. When we were done with dessert and drinks, we started to get impatient waiting for the check - due to the lack of attentiveness we were going on being at the restaurant over 2 hrs. After a while, we decided to start a timer to see how long it would actually take him to make an appearance. We tried to be as patient and understanding as possible but once we hit 25 minutes, we got annoyed and went to ask the maitre d’ for our bill. He then had to hunt down another waiter as ours was still nowhere to be found. As far as the food goes we had steak, which was less than stellar. Fries came out cold and the steak had 0 flavor. You could tell the steak was cooked earlier in the day and not fresh. Both steaks were cooked about medium well when we had asked for medium and medium well. Again it’s great for the atmosphere, but I’d recommend elsewhere for food.

A hidden gem. A lovely place to eat , atmosphere was incredible . A lovely lunch with family and friends . Will be a regular . The staff are just perfect .

I love the atmosphere and the food. Have been here many times. Live music is great. Tend to take out of town visitors here and they are always impressed.

Fabulous restaurant, such a wonderful surprise! Loved the live music.

Not welcoming downstairs at all. We all dressed up and really polite and wasn't busy but the host makes us wait while she does something then tells us we are standing in the way of people. 1. There were no people. 2. If there were its not easy to know where to stand when host is ignoring you . 3. Even if we are standing in the way of something don't treat paying customers having a nice night out like they are school children in detention . 4. Make customers feel welcome. We were nothing but nice and shy so said nothing. Then we sit down finally and no one really comes to us . Absolutely awful. Then we finally get drinks and half hearted service and sloppy . No way will I go to this place again.

Still quite a fun place to go with its great atmosphere. But the food was just okay. My dish Coq au Vin was not hot… a bit tasteless. The service was exceptional. When we arrived, the doorman outside was very charming and welcoming and right through to the end of our meal, service was excellent! Pity about the decline in quality of food.

Great evening meal. Went to the American Bar before. Food was delicious. Good service.

I tried the snails, the cheese souffle, the steak. It was all nice but not wow. I liked the desserts the crème brulee and floating island which was very light. The place and ambiance is very nice. I would come back and try different things.

Started really well from the reception to the waitress then she did disappeared (maybe on her break !) Then it is like no one was looking after the row of tables we were in, waiter yawning in front of everyone !!? (Hand maybe !), we did asked him for desert menu then after 10mn asked him for the bill then he waited for the waitress to come back to give it to us... While i was paying i did asked for service to be removed which lead to wait for sometimes to get a manager to come and apologize as he was told i was upset (service charge is optional still i believe) Some dishes are merely a twist an classic french food Brasserie zedel is not what it used to be The staff from the restaurant downstairs has so much to learn from Zedel Cafe on the ground floor where the service from the doorman to the waiter is on point !

We where very excited to give zedel a go after a recommendation from my cousin who has been here many times , we had a family day out in London so thought we would give it a go being a foody family Amazing building , good service albeit a bit snooty receptionist , was immensely disappointed with the food we love artichokes so my son and I ordered the artichokes ragu with cous cous , very average at best , artichokes tasted like tinned not cooked well at all sauce was basic and lacked and flavour giant cous cous was swimming in the sauce which had not been reduced at all , my daughter had the tagline which was ok , and my wife had the choucrout which was also average, I was expecting a much higher standard but in reality no better than say cote , in fact not even as good , the bill was high for this level of food at 145£ I would avoid this place as much better places to eat all over London , great building let down by mediocre food , owners know exactly what they are doing tourist trap in reality no need to make the food high quality just the appearance of

Very nice French cousine in the heart of London. There is something for everyone whether you want just a drink in the bar , jazz, cabaret or a nice dinner with a live music

First time I went here I was shocked!!! Stunning place and still is but the food was not as good as my previous meals. I took a friend who was impressed with the place but not the food. Disappointed

Excellente ambiance , service rapide. Nourriture simple mais bien exécutée. J’ai pris la formule entrée plat dessert et boisson. Par ailleurs j’ai testé deux cocktails les deux parfaits! Je reviendrai!

Arrived without a booking and immediately shown to a seat at the bar. Attentive but not over bearing service, good food and great atmosphere. Not the cheapest place in the world but highly recommended

What a joke 🤣. If you enjoy food, don't eat here. If you like pretending to be French and being 'fancy' then have fun. If you want to be profiled, talked down by the waiter and eat really creamy sauce with meat, then bon appetite!

Beautiful building with friendly and professional staff. The set menu was good value for money. Food was nice but not exceptional.

It was a perfect 5. Tasty food right from bread and butter to the mains. Just loved jazz music in background, onion soup was damn good, make sure you try it. Wine was very good and felt like tasting something really nice 5/5

Great service - friendly staff.

Fantastic atmosphere, but service very slow and food could be better

Beautiful location in the cellar. Actually it’s huge with live music, art deco plastered ceiling it feels like Paris in the roaring 20ties. The service was excellent with the most attentive and fun waiter we had so far. The food was good although my flat iron was not the best meat I ever had. The whole experience adds up so I would definitely recommend this place.

Came here for dinner with my dad. We were served by Syed, who was very attentive and friendly. 5 star service. Food was delicious. The building itself is impressive and atmosphere is cool too!

atmosphere was amazing, food was alright, but the service was amazing, our server Syed was phenomenal so sweet and helpful!

We booked Brasserie Zedel for our friend’s hen do, and it was absolutely wonderful. The restaurant is beautiful, the staff were friendly and fun to speak with, and the food was delicious. We all used to live in France (which is why we picked this restaurant) and it was so nice to eat proper French food. I couldn’t find a single fault, it was excellent and we had a brilliant time.

Fabulous room with delicious food. All in all a most enjoyable evening.

Love this brasserie near Piccadilly Circus! The atmosphere and food were unreal. The venison and beef were outstanding!

Food was good value and cooked well. The service needs improvement,

Fabulous experince - like stepping back In time. Our brilliant server Syed was so accommodating and knowledgeable / steered us well on food choices. Food and wine fantastic and atmosphere over the top! Great place to enjoy with friends ! Highly recommend !

Syed served us and was helpful and attentive. The food on the Prix Fixe was okay - I imagine the A La Carte food is more interesting but this was an early pre-theatre meal so was adequate. I liked the atmosphere and setting and would like to come back and have a full meal later in the evening. The service was good and Syed was very helpful.

It is an excellent restaurant with an amazing atmosphere. The live music was very good, the food was very nice, and the service was very attentive. Our waiter Syed was very friendly and professional.

Honestly… underwhelmed by this place. The food was good which saved the experience but I booked the restaurant for my sisters birthday- wrote in the notes about the celebration- we were met with an obviously stressed and over worked server.. It really showed. We went above and beyond to try and make them feel better and again I don’t know what they were experiencing personally but as someone who’s worked in service before, If the customer can sense you’re not okay- they are not okay.. our entrees took forever to come out and someone else needed to wait on us as the server was obviously in distress about their section. When we can pick up on this energy it makes the experience tainted and unfair. I will not recommend this to anyone who asks and not return to this place again.

Our recent experience at Brasserie Zedel was disappointing. Our waiter appeared to be unfamiliar with the menu and unable to make any recommendations. The starters were not great, while the main course was passable. Having been a regular at Brasserie Zedel, it's clear the service quality has declined. There are definitely more enjoyable dining options in the area.

Amazing food and service as usual, Syed was wonderful and the dessert wine was delicious! Steak hache for life.

One of the best kept secrets in London

Gorgeous brasserie, felt like we were in Paris. It had a real buzz without feeling too busy. Everything we ate was delicious, my favourite was the sole meuniere. Our waiter Syed was attentive and charming.

A real gem of a French brasserie right in the heart of the West End. And it's underground, so gives an evening feel either day or night.

Had an amazing meal. Made perfect by our waiter Sayed. He was so helpful and cheery. The dishes he recommended were exquisite. He definitely deserves a good portion for the tips.

Great when live jazz is being played. Otherwise very nice, a lush Wes Anderson dining room, and good value for the location

Had dinner here with friends and family - we all selected from the set menu and were all very impressed by the quality of food an the service. A big thanks to all of you and keep it going.

Food was incredible and the jazz singer was amazing , the whole vibe was amazing but we had AWFUL service. It was booked for my birthday dinner and was a huge let down, waited a very long time between courses and was put on the worst table in the whole place , next to the dirty cutlery storage with the worst view of the stage . Saved by the incredible art deco vibe and amazing jazz singer

Amazing place! As if from a different era! Food is classic French and it is delicious! Tried escargot, frog legs and steak tartare! Great selection of deserts too! Service can be improved though... our waitress was a bit rude and very grumpy!

Spectacular experience and Syed made it special for us!

When entering the restaurant you wouldn’t expect it to be that glamorous! The ambience is fantastic! The staff is friendly and food pretty good

Amazing atmosphere and very good service. The food is true French .. Excellent

Such a great experience always: the menu is broad and varied often (but always French) the atmosphere -hard to beat, beautiful place for a quick but highly enjoyable meal, vibrant atmosphere, service is first rate, professional and charming and an affordable pleasure.

Finally get to dine here with my family to celebrate my sister’s birthday. Absolutely amazing dinner. Grand dining hall with live jazz music, attentive service even on a busy night, fine wines, very fresh and well cooked dishes. All of us were very happy with our dining experience here. Definitely will return and reservation is highly recommended. 👍🏼 One thing to note; it is quite hot and stuffy inside the dining hall during summer days.

The second time we've been to Zedel and they didn't disappoint. Very attentive staff, super entertainment and delicious food. The interiors are so evocative of a more elegant period in history. Will definitely return.

Zedels is a long time classic here. Seen on instagram and featured in the Michelin guide. Very hot in there though, uncomfortable, air conditioning no existent. However it was the height of summer. Staff were on the slight side, not enough waiting service m, had to wait several times for drinks and menu queries. A classic central London experience in a beautiful art deco desk dining room. Cocktails in the American bar were very good.

Great atmosphere and easy to find a table, even late in the evening.

Came here from brothers birthday a few months ago, food was average, service was rushed, waiter felt like he had no time and maybe had too many tables to cover in his section so felt he hadn’t the time to service us properly. Wouldn’t come back, which is a shame.

A fantastic experience, the environme t is am experience in itself!!! However, made even more memorable by the food and the wonderful service.

The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. I enjoyed the French onion soup, coq au vin, and creme brulee, which I highly recommend.

Expensive and over rated in my opinion. Food was ok. Charging 15% service was a cheek. Won’t go again.

A fantastic place with mouth watering food, great staff and decor that's a feast for the eye.

Absolutely fabulous service by Syed. Made us feel so welcome. Lovely food and the atmosphere was spectacular. Cannot wait to visit again. Thank you so so much.

It’s an affordable French cuisine in London~ It is also the scene in Monsters and Where to Find Them where Dumbledore and Grindelwald, played by Uncle McGregor, have a meal! The food is delicious, but not amazing, and the portions are not big. A full meal may cost 50 pounds per person (this time we went because we were very full at the previous meal, so it was just right for five people, which is about 30 pounds per person) However, the environment, atmosphere, service and live music are all remarkable. A specialty restaurant that tourists and fans can come to make a pilgrimage to!

This restaurant feels like being in Paris. Management has done an impressive job at recreating the atmosphere of a Parisian 1920s brasserie. The food as you can imagine is a bit price but you can ask for unlimited bread and butter. I have had a couple dishes but the best quality price adjusted item is the burger. The staff is friendly and quick. Additionally the restaurant is open until quite late, which is rare in London. One of our favourite plans is to go to the theatre and then go to Zedel. Finally, Amex has a couple discounts for the restaurant so you do not pay the “full” price. NOTE TO THE RESTAURANT: please do not automatically include the service charge in the bill.

Tourist trap. Avoid. The building is stunning. The service is terrible, too many staff with not much to do. Well they look good, flirt with each other and not much more. The food on paper looks good, executed by a Harvesters' former cook but with Soho prices. 15% service charge "discretionary". Thankfully they have great French wines, our wine saved the day. Very disappointing go elsewhere.

Excellent atmosphere, and set menu was value for money!

Loved the food and service... Faultless Great menu, so many options

We go fairly regularly and it's a dependable place. Great food, nice surroundings and very professional staff. Added bonus this time was spilling red wine and creating an abstract art work in process.

Simply the best dining room in London. Unbeatable for value, quality and atmosphere.

Amazing. The live music was perfect, the service was exceptional and the food was outstanding. Highly recommend and would go again without thinking twice.

Food was acceptable. Wine was water, and service was dismal.