Brasserie Zédel in City of London, Westminster

Food is average, all waiters made us feel like we owe them something

I got the 3 course prix fixe, with carrots, chopped steak and the poached pear with ice cream. Everything was great, steak was nicely done.

Do not even bother with this place. Thought it would be a beautiful experience like Bathazar - oh I was so wrong. Food/menu very poor, but - above all else - the service was horrendous. No attention, had 6 different people we had to track down just to get some water. Bad, bad, BAD!!

Perfect for a lunch treat before theatre.

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

Not only the food was excellent, the orchestra very nice, but the service was amazing. I personnaly want to thank Hannah who was the waitress of our table and we did an amazing job, caring and providing extra attention.

Had some lovely afternoon drinks in the Bar Americain. Outstanding decor and service.

Great restaurant, staff helpful, atmosphere and food selection great

Fantastic atmospheric venue, great service and delicious food. Good acoustics , live music was not overpowering and easy to hear the person you are running with. Set menu was good value and extremely tastey. Highly recommend. Definitely be back

An absolute gem that truly transported me to France! From the moment I walked in, the stunning interior design and authentic atmosphere made me feel like I was in the heart of Paris. The French cuisine was delicious and beautifully presented, with every bite full of flavor. The staff were warm and friendly, and the live jazz music added the perfect touch of Parisian charm. A magical dining experience I can’t wait to repeat.

Massive underground place. With big choice of club, bar and cafe. Perfect for a spot of live jazz and classic French fare.

Good experience, the food is of good quality, the atmosphere too, unfortunately a little disappointed at the time of the bill to see an addition of 15% for service charges 🤷 despite that the experience is good.

Great experience for partner birthday. Able to cater for coeliacs - gluten free menu. Amazing steak!!! Will be coming back for sure!

Great food, great service and even greater atmosphere

Great cocktail bar with a fabulous retro vibe

A wonderful experience with exceptional service by our server, Giuseppe!!

We went back to Brasserie Zedel and found out that now they are emulating American practices and charging a 15% "optional" service charge that is included in the bill. Not good. We won't return.

This is probably one of the best restaurants I've ever been to, from the easily accessible and obvious location, to the bright smile goodbye from the barrister. This place has one of the most eye catching atmospheres I've ever seen, such uniqueness with the jazz band to set the tone, and a quite French looking colour tone, very very exquisite. The server Muhammad SW did his job amazingly, he kindly explained the menu to us, what options are available, what he would recommend and translated the menu for us as we don't speak french. 😂 This table service really foreshadowed the excellence of the food thus to come, Food was out of this world good, very connected to their culture as in the "frenchness" haha, and was cooked perfectly. But it only got better as I was BLOWN away by the desserts, they really came out with a whole trolley full of cheese, 😍 something you'll see out of your food dreams. And I don't know how they do it but their goats cheese taste better than any other goats cheese I've tasted before. ultimately this restaurant portrays fine dining at it's absolute peak. You want an outrageous atmosphere, come here. You want great service, come here. And you want mouth watering food, come here. I really couldn't ask for more for my birthday with my family. 110% recommended coming here at least once in your lifetime. 🙌😁👍🏾

Amazing atmosphere, live jazz, cheap delicious food, free drinks - 10/10!

Romantic interior that instantly brings you back to Paris😍 Food was quite good too! Frog legs were juicy (a bit greasy tho) Duck breast (main course) was tender and flavourful Salmon was fresh and perfectly-seasoned “Floating island” dessert was light and it melted in your mouth!

I’ve never tried French food before. What a great introduction. Has French onion soup, it was very hearty. The beef bourguignon was absolute class. Rich and delicious and the beef just melted in your mouth. Also had the floating island dessert- it’s light and not overly sweet to perfectly end the meal.

This was the most unique dining experience of our week-long trip to London. The food was pretty good, and we are glad that we had a chance to experience this London institution. I recommend it more a slightly older diner, or someone who enjoys notalgia.

Spectacular place, worth a visit to the Brasserie or the American Bar. The food is anything but spectacular. The price and descriptions in the menu do not fit the food. I had the prawn and avocado cocktail and this set the low standard, it seemed to have been made from an old Heinz salad cream, acidic and yet relatively tasteless. The prawns were low quality frozen ones. The coq au vin was totally bland as well. Other people’s meals were equally unimpressive. Great shame as the atmosphere was excellent and I would have liked to make it a regular destination.

Authentic French food, beautiful presentation.

Amazing food and super nice staff!

Fun, loud, beautiful room, happy crowd, late service. If the food would be good, this place would be heaven. Unfortunately, pork chop was a total meltdown, so hard it was nearly impossible to cut it.

Just a lovely West End space. Food always to a high standard 😋

I love this restaurant and come often. It is one of the most beautiful venues in London and the food and service is outstanding.

Always a pleasure, full of atmosphere

Simply great. Live Jazz Music - very good value for money. Nice ambience. Very tasty food!

rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was just too frustrating to ignore. The food was delivered to our table with absolutely no care—dropped off like an afterthought, no greeting, no explanation of the dishes, nothing. It felt rushed and impersonal, like they just wanted to get it over with. Even worse, none of the waitstaff checked in to ask if we wanted condiments or needed more drinks. We were sitting there, clearly needing refills, and they just walked past us like we were invisible. The whole service felt robotic, like they were just going through the motions without any real effort to connect or provide a decent dining experience. It’s a shame, because the food could have been decent, but the lack of care and hospitality really ruined it for us. Definitely not planning to return.

The decor was great, but food unexciting. The Cassoulet was a bit too salty and less tasty than most I have eaten in very simple places in France. The cafe gourmand was good. I eat out a lot in France and work in Tourism. The service was very poor. The waiters never smiled or said a word other than to take my order (on the booking form I had been asked to specify if celebrating anything and had said it was my birthday). Only the lady at the entrance wished me a Happy Birthday. I wouldn't recommend this place for a celebration. The atmosphere is strange.

Awful service. Everyone are so rude.

What a gem , delicious food and service was exemplary , we had the two course lunch and it was very reasonably priced, will definitely be going back !!

We enjoyed a warm greeting and a well stocked menu for our business meeting. The staff were attentive yet respectful of the nature of our group and the food was very good indeed. The steak haute with peppercorn is recommended. A good wine list to accompany and then finished with coffee. We will certainly be back.

A gem 💎 right in the middle of London. Very nice place. Brings you back in the good old times.

This is still a great place, even if the food quality has deteriorated slightly over the past few years. However, what is completely outrageous is new policy of adding a 15% service charge onto the bill. This isn't America - the staff should be being paid proper wages, and it's simply not acceptable to add a 15% charge onto the bill at the end, and force customers to face the awkwardness of deciding whether to pay it. Why the change from 12.5% to 15%? Where is it going to end, 20%? 25%? It's just outrageous, hence the 2 star review.

Best restaurant I have ever been. Can't wait to go again. P.s the oyster s where amazing

Fantastic. Especially just before moulin rouge the musical.

The service provided by Danni was beyond excellent. She was very pleasant and polite, suggesting the best food for me and my friends. The food was delicious and fresh. The atmosphere was warm and pleasant.

I have wanted to eat at this spectacular restaurant ever since I stopped for a bite to eat at the café upstairs last Christmas. So on walking down into an incredible world of Art Deco, I was blown away by how beautiful the Brasserie was. As well as the sheer size of the room! It was a particularly cold day, so my choice of Beef Bourguignon was excellent as the taste was divine. The service was attentive without being intrusive and the trio of musicians was a wonderful accompaniment to a delicious lunch. Highly recommended and I very much look forward to returning.

The food is mediocre at best, service is fine, they charge a 15% service charge and 1 pound seating charge, way too expensive for what it is, if you want to do lunch then do lunch, don’t waste your time and money.

Had lunch, overpriced mediocre food, don’t waste your time on a lunch there, it sucks and you’ll pay way too much for food that tastes like crap.

One of the best creme brulees I ever had!So silky!A total delight for my taste buds. And, really nice cocktails I may add and for this your go to bartender is Filippo! Spot on. 5* service & cocktails!

We had a lovely evening here. The food and service was fantastic. We left something behind on our table and received a very prompt phone call informing us. I was really pleased. Thanks guys.

Good food in a special environment! Great waiter Syed. Would recommend!

Good value for money, good quality food in an art deco atmosphere. This French brasserie is a classic in Central London. They offer 2 and 3 course meals, a dish of the day, and a formula every day of the week (including weekends). You can also order a la carte. I tried the Coq au Vin, a French classic dish, it was very good. When I visited (a Saturday lunchtime) there was a trio playing very nice music. But if you are looking for an intimate small restaurant, this is not the place, it is quite big.

This restaurant truly encapsulates the essence of authentic French dining. From the moment you step through the door, the charming ambiance transports you straight to Paris, complete with elegant decor and soft background music. The menu boasts a thoughtful selection of classic French dishes, each prepared with precision and care. I particularly enjoyed the beef bourguignon, which was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the crème brûlée—a dessert that was perfection, with its silky custard and delicate caramelized top. The wine list is equally impressive, offering a variety of high-quality choices to complement the meal. The staff were attentive and knowledgeable, seamlessly enhancing the dining experience with their warm hospitality and expert recommendations. Whether it's a special occasion or just a desire to indulge in French cuisine, this restaurant is a delightful choice. I will certainly be back!

One of the best places that I dine 🍽 in the last year We had a 3 meal and all were excellent 👌

We were recommended to have dinner here by a tour guide and boy we weren’t disappointed! What a beautiful restaurant and right in the centre of London Underground! We have the French onions soup and steak and fries. It was all delicious and served fast. My sister particulary liked our waiter who was very kind and funny. We will come back for sure

A beautiful space with mediocre food and wine that does not measure up to other London restaurants that are far less pricey. Skip it!.

We enjoyed our lunch, the food was very tasty and cooked to our liking. Very attentive and professional service, overall great atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit.

Fantastic atmosphere, great service a gem of a place.

Great food at some reasonable price for set meals. A La Carte can be a bit dear for some items but the service charge at 15% was in sane. Great atmosphere with live music during meal time.

Busy grand French brasserie in town Superb atmosphere Friendly waiting staff Menu good variety Live music and a lot of noise Great for a Friday night and adds to the atmosphere and scene Memorable

Not worth it. They charge VAT separately - have you ever seen that at a restaurant? (and service charge). The atmosphere is nice but paying £185 for two steaks (one way too cooked), two starters, two cocktails, a bottle of house wine, and a shared dessert is definitely not worth it.

Perfect restaurant with great atmosphere and very polite staff. Food was really really great

The venue is lovely and service is good. Food is mediocre at best. If you want good food, go elsewhere. If you want a nice looking restaurant, this place is okay.

Beautiful Building, good menu, shame they hide the real prices! They add a cover charge and VAT at 20% (and service which would be ok without the other charges) on TOP of menu prices so a shock when the bill comes. We paid £41 each for a salad, glass wine and mint tea!

A fabulous dining room and fantastic food. A family favourite.

If you're passing through London, stop by Brasserie Zedel. A magnificent 20th-century bistro setting, with a simple but effective menu that makes an impact. The service is decent, and the waiters are helpful and polite. A small drawback is the noisy environment, but we won't hold that too much of a problem since the dining room is downstairs, so there's a lot of noise, and after all, we're in a bistro atmosphere.

Restaurant is very spacious and service was good.

We were looking for a restaurant around 9:30 p.m., after having many refusals we arrived at this fabulous restaurant. Very quick service with some very appetizing and very generous choices. The atmosphere was really warm, an immersion in a mix between luxurious Parisian brasserie, cabaret or even a Titanic-style ferry restaurant. I highly recommend this restaurant!

Great place in a beautiful setting, great food and great staff 👌

Very good restaurant, the dishes were delicious

great hotel, everything perfect

Great restaurant, nicely equipped and top notch service. Go there, you'll eat very well 😀

Great food, a beautiful space and modest prices.

I recommend this brasserie, welcome service and very good menu, quality price and good atmosphere, I recommend it 😍

Atmosphere is great , looks really fancy But the service is horrendous and the food is so basic with no flavor

Fantastic food, service, decor and ambiance. Love it. ❤️

Poor quality food, poor services, very noisy and overpriced. The waiters looked overworked and frustrated. Beautiful place but looks like a memory of what it used to be...

Perfect restaurant with excellent value for money

Magnificent atmosphere, friendly setting. Very welcoming staff, varied and delicious cuisine, frankly what more could you ask for!

A Travel back in time! Great service, amazing tastes,good wine and cosy atmosphere!

The interior of this restaurant is absolutely stunning—beautiful decor and elegant ambiance. Unfortunately, the food didn’t quite match the setting. It was fine but nothing special, and certainly not worth the long wait. Service was very slow, which made the experience frustrating. If you're looking for a gorgeous spot to enjoy a drink or a casual meal without being in a hurry, it’s worth a visit. Otherwise, there are better options for a great dining experience.

Food is good but very inconsistent (starters were poor, main courses good). The location is beautiful! Service was very slow and definitely not at the standards of such a place. I would not recommend.

Well, what to say about Brasserie Zedel. I was in London for a work trip and had a wonderful evening here. The food was perfectly cooked and there is a huge choice on the menu with a suitably large wine and drinks choice with wine by the glass if you wish to pair with your meal. Salad de boudin noir came with an appreciable portion of boudin and bacon and a perfectly poached duck egg, the Beouf Bourguignon rich and fall apart in texture with the accompanying salad verte having a delicious annise note to the dressing. Dessert of cherry clafoutis with vanilla ice cream was all I could manage after that but the chariot de fromages was very hard to resist. A magnificent Armagnac VSOP was the perfect finish. Service was attentive, friendly and impeccable and I was genuinely sad that I was only staying one night as I would have loved to visit again - hopefully next trip. Thank you for a fantastic and memorable evening.

Lovely experience just a little loud. The food was great.

The food was good and the atmosphere was great. I think the vibe of the place was somehow unique and we liked it. However, the bill is full of hidden fees that are not mentioned in advance (e.g. a fee just for sitting in the restaurant, ordering tap water and getting charged for still water despite bringing it in the jar) and not mentioning the greedy 15% discrectionary service charge automatically added to the bill. Overall, liked the food but somehow you feel slightly ripped off by loads of things that are not told to you in advance before sitting there. Somehow liked it, somehow dissappointed.

The general atmosphere and vibe of the place is wonderful. The place is almost considered special because it has a classic character. In general, I recommend it for the food experience. I tried the curry with rice, which is excellent. They have a band that plays jazz from 7:30 in the evening. The best tables for viewing are between 55 and 59.

We had the best evening at Zedel! Brilliant food and service, wonderful with dietary needs and made my sister’s birthday a treat! Thank you!

The culinary offerings and service provided were of exceptional quality.

My 5-year-old daughter suffered severe food poisoning after consuming fish at Zedel - truly horrific experience. I've chosen to wait before writing this review, as I've been eating at Zedel for years and wanted to rule out the possibility of a stomach bug and also see what their response would be. I'm certain it was the fish she consumed at the restaurant as it's the only thing different she ate with us that day and no one else in our family has had a stomach bug which are usually very contagious. The fish smelt very strongly when it came to the table and its texture did not look right. She was sick a total of nine times until 4 am, with unmistakable traces of the fish, until her stomach was entirely empty. This was a real ordeal for us all and left her exhausted in bed for the next few days. I reached out to the restaurant, regrettably, Zedel's response was extremely disappointing. They've failed to provide any concrete information regarding how they investigated the matter - the management team have since ignored my emails. This lack of accountability is deeply concerning.

Spectacular venue. We enjoyed our cocktails before sitting down to eat. The food was perfectly good food, although not amazing. Will come again.

I didn't try the food, we had a drink, it's more of a location venue, I think people go there because there is no better place in the area.

Stopped in for quick pre theatre dinner. Wow. Will be back soon

Shout out to the gracious manager & staff. I showed up late/post theater. They were very kind & accommodating. Thank you!

Thank you Zedel! Wonderful evening last night, our attentive waiter Muhammad/Mohammed (not sure which spelling) was a joy. We stayed all night after enjoying an early supper, moving to the Bar when the table was needed for other guests. Nothing was too much trouble for the wonderful team.

A Grand Introduction to French Cuisine! Brasserie Zedel was the perfect place for my first experience with French cuisine, and it did not disappoint! I decided to stick with more traditional options, starting with Jersey Rock & Loch Ryan Native oysters, along with Escargot with garlic & parsley butter. For my main, I chose the Grilled Fillet of Sea Bream—just in case I didn’t enjoy the other two. Since I had never tried oysters before, the taste was new to me, but I definitely want to try them again as they seem to be an acquired taste. The waiter recommended pairing them with champagne, which I really appreciated, as it helped me get the most out of the experience. The escargot and sea bream were fantastic, and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed the snails! The atmosphere was absolutely incredible. When I posted pictures, some people mentioned it reminded them of the luxurious interiors of the Titanic, and I could see their point—the classic, grand decor really added to the experience. Overall, Brasserie Zedel was an amazing introduction to French cuisine. The setting, the food, and the experience all made it a memorable visit, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to try traditional French dishes in a stunning environment!

Lovely lunch with my friend Carolyn. Good service and a lovely place to visit.

A bit touristy but still fun, good service, nice food, 0.0% beers, can’t complain! Surprisingly reasonable pricing

Food was decent lentil starter and dressed crab very tasty. Confusing as to why we received menu in French but later menu in English for dessert. The waiter we had was shocking he clearly didn't want to be there non existant service. It didn't help we were at the back next to kitchen door snd Station waiter dropping cutlery and barely doing his job. As you have 15% Service charge this should be reflected on the service your guests receive. Busy for a Monday evening. Toilets needed attention just overall disappointed.

We had lunch in the cafe and it was very good indeed. Service was friendly and good.

An absolute must visit if you're in London.

A beautiful French restaurant right near Piccadilly Circus! The ambience is fantastic and from the outside you think it's so beautiful. The food is always good, but the service is sometimes inconsistent. The price is absolutely right for the location!!

Very good, if you are nearby I recommend you book and eat there

I’ve been coming here for years and have never had less than a 5 star experience. Service, food and atmosphere is fanstastic. Special shout-out to our waiter Mohammed this evening, superb service. :)

Oh no — Brasserie Zédel has gone downhill! I came last Thursday 27th February. The first thing I noticed was poor reception at the cloakroom. The woman was completely frosty and acted like she couldn't care less. Not at all welcoming! To cap that, upon returning my items later in the evening she didn't remember my bobble hat – luckily I remembered and she went back a second time... The restaurant had an unfriendly, unwelcoming woman on the door as well – acting as though she was thinking, 'What are you doing here?' (despite the fact that I was among rhe smartest dressed). She was completely without a smile – totally unlike the brilliant, warm welcomes I've had from men on the door in the past ten years. Maybe psychology is at play (!) but the welcome should be consistent. Then, for the first time ever, I was moved from my table after two hours, but as I was by then alone I didn't mind too much. It was just surprising as in the past I've always stayed all night (despite the bookings being only for two hours). The guys at the bar were very friendly and looked after me, which was nice. And I always have something to read with me. It just added to an 'off' evening. I had the prix fixe with two courses (chopped steak americain, and rhubarb coupe). I'm a seasoned and keen cook, and would say the spinach was lacking flavour; it needed nutmeg and lemon. The peppercorn steak and frites were delicious, each cooked perfectly (perfect 'medium' steak and a fab crunch on the frites). Unfortunately the rhubarb coupe was bland and needed a little vanilla bean or similar. In addition I had expected a warm dessert not an ice – I have sensitive teeth. The menu doesn't reveal that it is very cold (I had imagined stewed rhubarb). Finally, the musicians didn't seem that great this time (I'm involved in professional music) and didn't seem to play well known songs as much as random things. It also seemed an odd sound quality that night – they weren't so audible. The dining room is superb – I always love being in such magnificent Art Deco surroundings, so I always look forward to my visits. However I really hope it's not like this next time...

We had an absolutely amazing experience at Brasserie Zédel last week! From the moment we arrived at the reception, the service was impeccable. Our waiter, Syed, took such great care of us, making sure everything was perfect throughout the meal. The restaurant manager also handled a small incident at our table with professionalism and kindness, which made us feel truly valued as guests. The atmosphere, food, and service were all top-notch. We’ll definitely be back again!