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Gaucho - Covent Garden, London, Greater London

Gaucho - Covent Garden

4.4
4.4
503 Reviews
£26 to £40
Steakhouse
8-9 James St, London, Greater London WC2E 8BH

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 47 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
Nestled in the heart of Covent Garden, our newest Gaucho location marks a return to London after a decade of regional expansion. Set within an extension of the iconic Royal Opera House, Gaucho adds a vibrant new chapter to one of the city’s most culturally rich districts.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Argentinean, Latin American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Searching for the ideal venue to host your next private event? Whether you're planning an intimate gathering, a grand party or an unforgettable celebration with an exclusive venue hire contact our Sales Manager, Leon at leon.callanan@gauchorestaurants.com to begin bringing your event to life.
  • Neighborhood
    Covent Garden
  • Cross street
    James Street & Floral Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    TUBE STATIONS: Covent Garden - 1min walk. Leicester Square - 10min walk. Charing Cross - 15min walk.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Theatre Menu 2/3 Courses £17.95/£19.95

    Multiple dates available
    Heading to the Theatre? We’re thrilled to introduce our new Theatre menu, available before your performance from 5pm to 6:30pm and then again post-theatre between 9.30pm and 11pm at four of our London locations: Gaucho Covent Garden, Piccadilly, Tower Bridge, and Chancery Lane. Perfectly timed for your evening plans, this menu promises an exceptional dining experience. Start with a refreshing Gazpacho or indulge in crispy Prawn Chicarrón with aji amarillo sauce and pickled red onions. For the main course, enjoy a classic Rump steak with chimichurri, or opt for Pan-Fried Sea Bream with salsa verde and rocket salad. Vegetarian guests can enjoy the Pumpkin, Ricotta, and Sage Ravioli. Finish your meal with a sweet treat—whether it’s a rich Brownie, our indulgent Dulche De Leche Pancakes or a refreshing Sorbet. Join us for a delicious meal before your show at Gaucho.
    Theatre Menu 2/3 Courses £17.95/£19.95 Photo
  • Lunch Set Menu 2/3 Courses £17.95/£19.95

    Multiple dates available
    The first signs of Spring have arrived in full bloom across the country. It is this seasonal shift that has inspired our new set lunch menu, featuring Gaucho classics and spring favourites alike. Crispy prawns with a spicy aji amarillo sauce and pickled onions are the perfect complement to the warming weather before diving into a Gaucho staple rump steak with a generous helping of chips and chimichurri sauce. Or, opt for the pan-fried sea bream with a lively salsa verde and rocket salad before indulging in a sweet Dulce de Leche pancake with a scoop of banana split ice cream. Join us from 12:00 – 16:00 at your favourite Gaucho to explore for yourself. Two courses for just £17.95, or three for £19.95.
  • Easter Sunday Roast

    £39.95 per person

    Apr 20, 2025 only
    This Easter weekend, gather the family for a celebration like no other. From unlimited Yorkshire puddings and a traditional roast to a kids’ Easter egg hunt, we’ve got your perfect get-together planned. For just £39.95pp enjoy three courses from our specially created set menu. Start with cult-favourites like the Salmon Tartare Taco with a mango salsa and creamy avocado before heading into a traditional Easter lunch of roast sirloin with all the trimmings, plus unlimited Yorkshire puddings and limitless red wine gravy. Or, for steak enthusiasts, we’ve still got our lean rump steak on the menu, served with our house chips and lashings of chimichurri before diving into desserts. Plus, keep the whole family happy with a kids Easter Egg Hunt available in every restaurant nationwide. Let the little ones indulge in the thrill of discovering hidden eggs in carefully selected child-friendly spots throughout our venues. Arrive early to ensure they don't miss out – once the eggs are gone, they’re gone!
    Easter Sunday Roast Photo

What 503 people are saying

Gaucho - Covent Garden reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • West End London

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gaucho - Covent Garden offers a "fantastic meal and cocktails" in a "vibrant atmosphere". Renowned for its "amazing steak options" and "exceptional service", it's a top choice for steak and wine lovers. Enjoy delightful tango performances and an "energetic setting", promising an unforgettable dining experience. Highly recommended for special occasions!
503 Reviews
  1. gary

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Service could have been a bit better - asked for sauces and after waiting about 5min had to ask again Also very conveniently run out if the cheaper blush rose wine 🤷‍♂️

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  2. Anna

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A bit too loud music. Food and service fantastic! Thank you

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  3. Aliya

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for Mother’s Day, really nice atmosphere and food. Stand out was definitely the amazing service, we had Sebastian and they couldn’t do enough for us!

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  4. Christian

    Charlotte1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Steak was perfectly cooked, but lacked flavour as did the sauce.

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  5. Panagiotis

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect cuts in a very nice environment with a large wine list. Highly recommended for beef cuts and wine lovers!

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  6. Nilam VIP

    London5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I feel the service was very slow and it could have been better . We had various different waiters attending us and adding confusion to our order . The food was ok but not as great aa expected .

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  7. Conan

    London9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service are great but for me it's way over priced for what it is.

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  8. Jane VIP

    London47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely staff, Sebastian warmly welcomed us and advised on the types of meat cuts. We thoroughly enjoyed delicious steaks and a carafe of Malbec.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Yorkshire4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Sides turned up after some had eaten the steak. Sauce not great, chips were lukewarm warm, mentioned it but got the same again. Most steaks were ok. Paid just short of £1000 for the evening, not great. Lovely gentleman took our order.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Surrey2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely steaks. They bring them to the table to seldct one.

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FAQs

Gaucho - Covent Garden is rated 4.4 stars by 503 OpenTable diners.

Gaucho - Covent Garden does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 47 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Gaucho - Covent Garden

8-9 James St, London, Greater London WC2E 8BH

Additional information

  • Cross street
    James Street & Floral Street
  • Neighborhood
    Covent Garden
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:30 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Argentinean, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    TUBE STATIONS: Covent Garden - 1min walk. Leicester Square - 10min walk. Charing Cross - 15min walk.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Searching for the ideal venue to host your next private event? Whether you're planning an intimate gathering, a grand party or an unforgettable celebration with an exclusive venue hire contact our Sales Manager, Leon at leon.callanan@gauchorestaurants.com to begin bringing your event to life.
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