The Delaunay

The Delaunay: Austrian Excellence in London (November 2024) If you are looking for a proper, traditional schnitzel, The Delaunay absolutely nails it. Having spent plenty of time in Vienna, I can honestly say I found better schnitzel at small, unassuming spots across that city than I did at some of its most "famous" 3-star institutions—and The Delaunay holds its own against the very best of them. The food here is consistently fantastic. The schnitzel was prepared exactly as it should be, and the purée potatoes were silky, rich, and easily some of the best I've had. Even the bread service was a standout. I rarely have room for it, but I had to order the dessert because it sounded too good to pass up: the Salzburger Soufflé with apricot compote (for two). It does take about 20 minutes to prepare, but it is worth every second of the wait. It was incredibly light, perfectly prepared, and absolutely delicious—the ideal way to end the meal. What keeps us coming back (we’ve been a couple of times since this November visit) is the unwavering attention to detail. The service is always top-notch and focused, but most importantly, the restaurant is immaculate. It’s refreshing to dine at a place that understands the basics—like ensuring the cutlery is **sparkly clean** every single time. It’s a high standard that some much "fancier" restaurants could certainly learn from. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a grand European cafe experience with zero compromises on quality. **reservations recommended**

We had dinner at The Delaunay and it was truly excellent. The menu was wide-ranging, easy to find something for all tastes and the food we ordered was delicious: but the thing that stood out was the exemplary service. The staff were welcoming, friendly and prompt. Such a good experience; we will definitely return. PS have the rice pudding… even if you’re full. It’s amazing!

Incredible food just like their sister restaurant Zedels, but a little bit more pricey and German food focused instead of French. Either way it's great and worth a trip for a special occasion or just pre theatre food. Service and vibes are impeccable too. You absolutely have to try the Souffle, it's huge and for £11 a head it's so worth it!

Shocked by the exquisite quality of this place! From the beginning we were hosted professionally and cordially, the staff was so lovely. The place is gorgeous from top to bottom, with antique polished details in the interior. The cocktail and aperitif list was extensive and exciting, so we started with a refreshing beer, a velvety dark wine-vermouth citrus cocktail reminiscent of a negroni, and oysters. The oysters were huge and fresh. Then we had our mains, the weinerschnitzel was enormous and impeccably crispy and well-cooked. The sauce was good but I think I preferred it without. The steak tartare was glorious! Maybe the best I’ve ever had, much thanks to the prominence of the cornichons and mustard. The fries were pretty good, well-salted, and thin and crispy. The salad was fresh and cute. The house wine was good, jammy and soft, and came in a generous goblet. Lastly, the black forest gâteau was so light and moist, especially with the chocolate flakes that was a great addition. I would have a bit more kirsch in it, but otherwise fabulous. Would love to come back!