Brasserie Zédel in City of London, Westminster

I’ve lunched here many times & have always rated it as an overall good experience. Sadly on this occasion (5:45 sitting) I found it extremely noisy, celeriac starter smothered in oil, coq au vin delicious flavours although lacking in quantity of meat. The 15% ‘discretionary’ service charge is non adjustable (I wanted it changed to 10%). Disappointing as I was entertaining a friend who hadn’t been before 😕.

Updating my review - I came back and had a great meal with drinks. The art deco building is still very beautiful.

The atmosphere of the store is very good. Staff service is also good Long waiting time for food It's a shame that the store is too noisy.

I booked for 5pm but arrived at 4.35pm the staff were perfectly pleasant and ensured we were comfortable whilst waiting. My friends then ordered a coffee and tea. We chatted away until I noticed it was 5.15pm and we were still waiting to be seated. I informed the staff and at 5.20pm we were seated only to be told the table had to be vacated at 6.45pm. Bearing in mind we would still be sat waiting if I hadn’t mentioned it. Kind of ruined the start of dinner. The demeanour of the person taking the coats came across as stressed and not happy to be there, she wasn’t rude but definitely miserable in her work. However things definitely improved the waiters were fantastic informative and helpful really pleasant. The food was fabulous really delicious and the atmosphere and ambience of the room was just superb. Definitely saved the whole experience and I will definitely visit again.

Welcoming and carefully mixed cocktails. Fine Gimlet and excellent Negroni. Good Picpoul de Pinet pichet/caraffe. Slightly cramped tables and environment led to noisy conversations - whether we wanted to join in or not!

All good was salty, sides, mains, starter even the soup had a very high salt content. I believe there are more seasonings available other than salt the last time I checked. Ooo la la. Amazing atmosphere though. Service charge was included and a lot.

Pure excellence! Just loved it!

Perfect staff. The waiting time is quite reasonable and yet the room is huge and was full. The varied menu. I liked the Parisian brasserie atmosphere in the middle of London

Great atmosphere, great food. It might give the feeling that it will be a very expensive place but it's actually not. Had the carrots for starter (Yes...the carrots) and it was the best carrots starter I ever had!

Surprisingly of what you've read below, my feedback is not what you expect to see, as I'm not that happy of that I have experienced. 1st off, very noisy, cold place, no one speaks french (pretenting it's a french restaurant). We got there and we were told that we have a limited time to stay. Fine. However, we were celebrating a birthday. Absolutelly no adequate service provided by the personnel even I had to remind the waiter that I have a birthday boy on the table..( and they knew it in advance) .. maybe I'm wrong but if you're planning to spend your time here, think twice as you will waste your money for nothing. Better go to mcdonalds and you will get a better service.

Lovely place with a great ambience. Food not as good value as it once was and service a little forgetful and erratic, but still a great go-to in this part of town.

Too much noise, too full, too many people and consequently difficulties to serve.

A place where you will miss a lot if you don't visit it in London.

Lovely calves liver snd cheese souffle!

We had an excellent lunch, good food, great atmosphere and reasonably priced considering it's location.

Was a decent meal with authentic French cuisine. However, was confused after the VAT was added at the end of the meal. The quoted price was without VAT on the menu, truly misleading. Is this how you treat your customers?

Very good food and service. Nice livemusic.

Attended Saturday 7th Dec. Extremely busy and hence very noisy. Food was very disappointing. Table service was appalling. Very disappointed. I'm aware that my review is not complimentary when most others are complimentary. But I can only express how I found it

Amazing food, staff were efficient and polite, the atmosphere was fantastic.

Always a fantastic restaurant for any occasion. Great food, ambiance and service.

We stopped by for lunch today without a reservation and were shown to a table promptly. All the staff were great but Cris deserves a special mention, he was very efficient, knowledgeable and polite.

Everything was very delicious. Originally we only reserved a table for 2, but they were very accommodating about making a table of 3. Service was amazing and the decorations are beautiful.

Such a beautiful restaurant! You feel transported to Paris - the decor, the food, the lovely service. Really enjoyed the experience and would recommend

A great location to take someone to dinner not intimate but reliable standard for classic French Brasserie with amazing decor. Good value Formulae Menu. Ties in well after or pre Moulin Rouge show.

Outstanding dining experience! Everything seemed to have aligned beautifully—the deliciously crafted meal, enjoyable drinks, inviting atmosphere with live music, and the small yet thoughtful gesture of a complimentary baguette with butter. The busy weekday crowd is a testament to the high-quality cuisine, and the warm, friendly service ties it all together. It undoubtedly sounds like a spot I will return to again!

I really enjoyed it. Personally the French onion soup wasn’t for me but everything else was perfect. My server Shar was fabulous and very accommodating.

One of my favourite places to eat. Not only do you feel like you’re eating in Paris in the 30s, but the food is very classic and always well prepared, tasty and satisfying.

It is a wonderful restaurant set in an original art deco fashion. An authentic French menu with lots of choices.

Always a great place for a meal with friends

Had another fantastic meal at Brasserie Zédel last night, followed by a drink at Bar Américain. We had their classic French onion soup to start, which never fails to warm and delight. We then opted for the special - a seasonal treat: pork chop with charcutiére sauce, accompanied by brussels sprouts and chestnuts. We had a side of ratatouille and, of course, pommes frites. This was all washed down by my current favourite, a nice bottle of Côtes du Rhône. This special was part of their festive Fête Fantastique, for which the bar team have supplied some delectable-looking concoctions, and the brasserie’s recently-appointed head chef, Federico Pinotti, has developed with his team a range of mouth-watering dishes to suit a range of tastes. We were too full to sample the tempting dessert menu, but I have no doubt that the selection of treats was as eclectic and appetising as ever. Thank you to the team for welcoming us so warmly. A bientôt :)

We had a lovely meal - service was friendly and efficient (thanks Danni). Would recommend.

A nice bit rushed dinner as they was to turn tables. The set menu is a bargain the rest is expensive but pretty good quality and ok for the area.

Great place for a post-theatre dinner in West End!

I consider this restaurant a completely hidden gem. Right in the heart of London and hidden under a brasserie is Zedels. Entering it feels like you are in the dining room of an old liner. It's a stunning room. This lunch time I sat at the bar. I ate the steak tartare with fries, drank the house Champagne and red wine. Every mouthful and gulp was delicious. Go visit when in central London and hungry.

Nice place but particularly enjoyed the service from Syed.

Great food and friendly service. We had a baked Camembert to start with and baked cod with white beans for main. The only reason for one star less is that the profiterole could do with more chocolate, but this is a personal preference. I have been back on numerous occasions and this place never disappoints.

The environment is nice, the food is delicious, the employees are friendly, it is worth coming.. During our dinner reservation at 19.30 on 18.11 2024, I forgot my bag in the sink and my bag was delivered to me immediately by the staff on duty. I would like to thank him once again..

Love this hidden gem, Service, food and atmosphere is 5 Star + have been here a few times and this will always be my first choice if in the Piccadilly area of London.

Stunning all round - very French and felt like a journey back in time with the beautiful old world decor.

Never fails! Food delicious, service fab, atmosphere awesome.

Beautiful restaurant with live music. Food is a bit on the expensive size, and rather small portions, but delicious nonetheless. Service is friendly but the place is often busy so it might take a while to get served. Recommend booking in advance and also try out Bar Americain right next door!

Good restaurant after theater. I would like to hear better the live music but the restaurant was too noisy, so for me, no added value for the live. Food and service were satisfactory. Ambiance was ok.

Hidden gem in central London! I enjoyed the food, the atmosphere, everything! Would go back and try more dishes.

We loved Brasserie Zedel the first time we went bit this last time was terrible. We both ordered the cote de boeuf (rare) and were disappointed when we were served flavourless, medium-well steaks paired with limp salad and sub par wine. The bill was over £150 for a terrible lunch.

Came here for our anniversary and it was a great experience! Friendly staff that gave us a free dessert for our anniversary, really nice food and a beautiful venue.

A great room let down by terrible service and mediocre food. Our engagements with the wait staff were rude, with the 'manager' (self proclaimed after I asked to speak to them) scolding us for overstaying our booking window after we had been unable to attract the attention of the waitress to get the cheque, and telling us it was our fault for not asking for the cheque in time. Tourist trap exrraordinaire. Avoid, they only want the next cover.

The only place to eat in this part of London!

Food great, service a little slow, but would highly recommend

One of the best restaurant experiences I’ve ever had! I had my first oysters and snails and it was delicious! The staff were super helpful and friendly. They brought me bandaids because I had a shoe bite . Not only that but our waiter also discreetly helped me eat my oyster the right way haha! The live music just added on to the atmosphere. 10/10 would recommend because the whole experience, including the food was marvellous .

I honestly don't know what people are on about the staff being unfriendly, from the moment we came to the very end the staff smiled at us and were very welcoming. The food was great, and since it was our anniversary they even gave us a treat of macaroons. Will definitely recommend to anyone.

A zedel Prix fixe menu is always good value and the presentation is impeccable. Our waitress Mariana, currently a trainee, was lovely. Elegant in her service, attentive, friendly and a notch above. Lovely service can indeed make for a very pleasant lunch indeed.

My son and I went for lunch here to celebrate his birthday. The place was buzzing, and despite the number of diners the service and food were excellent. Love the art deco style and live music.

We arrived early and relaxed outside with a couple of pre dinner drinks, an activity I personally recommend. When we entered the restaurant my wife and I both felt as if we had walked into an old movie. The live band was an extra touch of class. The service was good and the staff were very welcoming and friendly. This night made the rest of our long weekend stay in London that much more special and got us off to a good start. We will always remember it and be grateful for the wonderful experience you gave to us. Thank you. X

Great atmosphere, excellent service, delicious food.Authentic interiors of a French brasserie.

Wow what a lovely place! I have been coming to London for decades but my first visit here. Definitely book. Food and service exceptional matching the decor and atmosphere. Will be back soon!! Highly recommend.

Food was nice, decoration is espectacular but the best was the service from Daniel Lopez! Wowww!! He made our evening dinner unforgettable! He was super attentive with us, explaining the menu as it is too long lol, and showing how nice person he is giving us a 5 start service! (Very rare in London in a busy environment place) I will be back just because of him, thanks Daniel!

A french restaurant but also a bit of a tourist trap. They serve French dishes but it was slightly disappointing. The onion soup was great, thé snails were not cooked enough and were too chewy, the andouillette was not grilled enough and the red meat was nothing extra. We ordered a bottle of wine but it needed to be aired and to be put in a carafe, the server just chugged the bottle in the carafe taking all the depot with the wine and making it impossible to drink… Restaurant staff should know how to do these things, specially in a French restaurant.

Incredible environment and service, Daniel López, a person with a professional and social combination, something very difficult to find, thank you very much, highly recommended!!!

Quality of food not great especially the side dishes were tasteless. The ham hock my friend ordered was dry and overcooked. Service charge at 15% is rather high but the ambience and decor is nice.

We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at Zedel. The ambiance of the restaurant was amazing. Perhaps a little pricey but well worth it as enjoyed every bit.

Went there for my birthday. Tasty food, exceptional staff and stunning interior design.

Incredible dinner 🍽! I celebrated my birthday there and we had excellent service! Big thanks to Daniel Lopez for all!

I had an amazing experience at this restaurant! The service was exceptional, the quality of the food was outstanding, and the ambiance was truly charming. Every detail, from the warm atmosphere to the attention given by the staff, made it a memorable dining experience. Definitely a must-visit spot.

Excellent pre-theatre meal. Service from Danny was first class

A brilliant evening- arrived with my partner at 5:00pm yesterday for an early pre-theatre dinner and enjoyed excellent food and drink- creative cocktails, a quality wine selection, and outstanding meat and seafood dishes. Our server, Towhid- who was polite, welcoming, and professional- his friendly and dedicated service truly made the evening and made the meal feel very special. It was a real highlight for us. We headed to Bar Americain for a quick drink afterwards and loved the Hollywood-themed cocktails, very clever takes on classic drinks. All in all, a fantastic time.

A live singer added to the bustling atmosphere of this beautiful art deco ballroom restaurant. We enjoyed a celeriac remoulade and steak. The house wine and cherry clafoutis were good too.

Came here for a pre theatre lunch for my birthday. It was excellent. Could not fault it and my steak was cooked perfectly. I will be back with friends to sample the other food available. The orange chocolate mousse was the best and so indulgent.

Food authentically French, and quick to appear. Cocktails delicious, and they didn't vat an eye when we asked for something 'off menu'. Had a great evening

Lovely to return to the American Bar at Zedel’s. Still gorgeous with wonderful cocktails and friendly service

It is a very attractive restaurant for the price. The place is super nice, it is large and you can book easily, there is live music, very good service and the food is very good and it couldn't be more central. It has very economical set menus. The place being in a basement cannot be seen from the street and that means it is not overcrowded.

Zedel has a great ambience and feels like you're stepping back in time. It's a great experience with the art deco decor and classic service but the food was a bit of a let down. The choucrote was full of cheap fatty meat, frankfurters and boiled potatoes and was quite unpleasant. Ratatouille was good.

I went just to have a beer because the terrace attracted us a lot. I can't comment on the food... even so we will return to try it, the service was splendid and efficient.

Came for lunch with parents using an Amex offer. For a Sunday it was fast efficient service and tasty food. Very friendly waitress too.

Nice Atmosphere but a little bit too noisy

I visit London regularly and always try to visit Brasserie Zedel. The food is excellent, always prepared to please. Service is attentive, friendly and still formal enough to compliment the grandeur of the building. Be sure to look at the various spaces here. It's one of the most authentic 1930s interiors you'll ever see. The vintage music, played by a talented live band, adds much to the dining experience. If you just wants a cocktail, have a drink in the Bar American and you go back in time to a truly elegant era.

Ambience was superb, food was decent, service was horrendous. Got the daily specials, fish cake for Friday, and actually found a bone in it - told the server and he said yeah that’s a bone. Do they not care if someone gets choked on it? What if it’s a kid having this dish? It was unbelievable this reaction. Spinach quiche was unique and we really enjoyed that. Stew was quite flavourful, and despite us telling the server we wanted it without mussels, it came with it without any updates if it could be done - excellent service 👍🏻 When we wanted to split the bill by item, we were told they were too busy and can’t do it. I don’t get how this server didn’t get any feedback from the management team, how I wished I complained actually. While this failure in experience wasn’t on the restaurant, they do need to make sure their staff were properly trained - having such staff offering such service affects our experience as diners and hence, not giving them anything more than a 3 stars for this sub par experience.

A restaurant with a great atmosphere🍸🍽️

Maybe I happened to go on a particularly busy evening but it was absolutely packed in here and very loud. It was difficult to hold a conversation with my friend. I also put on my reservation that we were celebrating a birthday (mine) and the staff made no mention of it and didn't bring me anything extra which was disappointing. I would not recommend this restaurant to celebrate a special occasion.

Great evening, although time limited. Good tasty food and attentive service.

£10 for a draught lager. 15% service added without asking.

Always good One of London's finest

I had a fantastic time with my partner and a friend at Brasserie Zedel. I wasn’t expecting a show, but we were thrilled to find our table right in front of the singer and musician, making it a truly memorable evening! They started us off with warm bread and salted butter, instantly transporting us to the feel of dining in France. The restaurant’s decor takes you back in time, capturing the elegance and relaxed vibe of the 1920s. The food was good and offered great value for money. Our first waiter, from Italy, was incredibly friendly, while the second was unfortunately rude, even tossing plates onto the table. Still, we didn’t let that dampen our spirits—it’s been ages since I've had such a wonderful night out. Highly recommend!

Food was ok for me... need better starters...not great but service and atmosphere really great.

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.

Amazing food and amazing music 🎶 and vibe . Totally recommend it 👌 👍 👏 😀 😄

Excellent show. Nice and intimate

Was there 1.5 weeks ago. Had some trouble finding the restaurant, you have to go down to the basement of the old theater. That sounds worse than it actually is; the stairs down are wide and full of beautiful theater images. Despite our reservation we still had to wait and our coats were not taken; we were just standing there for 10 minutes with our coats and had to bring them to our table. The first thing that stands out is the beautiful Art Deco interior and then what terrible acoustics the hall has. What a noise, not normal. The jazz band was completely inaudible, I feel sorry for the artists who performed. Even at the table the noise around us was so loud that we could hardly hear each other and also had to talk loudly to be able to have a conversation. The service is professional and friendly; praise for that. Classic French brasserie menu. But I found the food quite mediocre. My peronal opinion: Too salty, both the onion soup as a starter and the main course rainbow trout which unfortunately was not very fresh either, it smelled and tasted fishy. That sounds strange because it is fish, but every chef can tell you that fresh fish does not smell. Considering the posh surroundings in the middle of SoHo, I think the prices at Zedel are reasonable. But because of the mediocre food and especially the headache-inducing noise, I will not return and I will not recommend it.

Deco and service ok, but it all feels a bit production line. Tables are very close together so neighbouring diners conversation can be a distraction. Strict 90 minute stay at a table at certain times. We had finished our meal some time prior to this but they didn't bring the bill and then came to remind us of the time limit. They should have bought us the bill, so guests be aware to ask for the bill to avoid this happening as you. Food is good but again feels a bit production line.

Zédel is consistently brilliant. Staff always seem happy and are well trained. Ambience is always great. We had a lovely band playing with a great vocalist. Bill surprisingly small for excellent food and a great all round Saturday lunchtime.

Wonderful birthday dinner :D Thank you for this evening

Wonderful establishment, prompt online responses as well. Music is great, food is reasonable. However, staff soft skills could be polished slightly and wait times shortened. Nonetheless, I bring my clients here regularly and appreciate the experience.

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

One of the top venues in London!

Waiters are not friendly and don’t adapt to dietary requirements. Quite expensive for the quality / food you get. But nice place and architecture.

Nice restaurant with a gorgeous interior. Gets a bit busy at dinner time even midweek, so reservation is a must. Nice food. 4 stars for service because it was very rushed and not too welcoming.

The cafe is brilliant, I’m a regular there and they are always kind and helpful.

I booked for two on my birthday, had a superb service and cocktail at the American bar, however it is at the restaurant that the restaurant manager Cristina and head waiter Daniel made my birthday special, Great service troughout with a fantastic atmosphere, the live music is a throwback to the American prohibition times which is unique and worth experiencing. I will comeback for my anniversary and strongly recomend to visit this unique gem in the heart of London.

The Chopped Steak ‘Americain’ is just an over cooked beef burger - not recommended. I do not know why this is even on the menu.

Beautiful decor and service was attentive. Quality of food passed my French friend’s test!