Opera Tavern

4.6

288 Reviews

£26 to £40

Italian

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2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Opera Tavern is a beautiful two-storey bar and restaurant in the heart of central London’s theatre land. Located on Catherine Street we are opposite the Drury Lane Theatre, seconds from the Opera House, a stone’s throw from The Strand and a lovely walk across Waterloo Bridge from the South Bank.

A beautiful former pub, the exposed brickwork, bold artwork and flattering low lighting help our two-story restaurant create the perfect atmosphere for a pre-theatre meal or drink. The ground floor houses a long bar with the open grill at one end, and a few tables placed beside the theatre box windows, where guests can watch the world go by.

We specialise in Italian and Spanish influenced tapas and have a charcoal grill on the ground floor where we cook up all manner of stunning small plates.

For groups reservations and Private Hire enquiries, contact us directly at bookings@saltyard.co.uk

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Italian, Spanish
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
020 7836 3680
Website
https://www.saltyardgroup.co.uk/opera-tavern/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Łukasz Kiełbasiński
Private party facilities
The upper floor of Opera Tavern is artistically designed, combining raw brickwork with an exquisite interior. Enhanced by impactful art pieces and soft, mood-enhancing lighting, it's an ideal setting for high-end events or professional meetings. The space caters to 45 seated attendees or 50 standing.

Location
23 Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5JS
Neighborhood
Covent Garden
Cross street
Covent Garden
Parking details
None
Public transit
Covent Garden Station - 4 min walkLeicester Square Station - 9 min walkTemple Station - 9 min walkCharing Cross Station - 13 min walk
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

What 288 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

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West End London
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Opera Tavern offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing small plates" and a "lovely atmosphere." Located in the theatre district, it's perfect for pre-show meals. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and the standout "pork and tuna dishes." Despite being "a bit pricey," the quality and taste make it worthwhile.

288 Reviews

E
Elaine
Devon
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent restaurant- we’ve been coming here for years - it’s never disappointed in any way
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June
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place near lots of theatres. Everyone enjoyed the food and friendly atmosphere.
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Zubin
London
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This place used to be so good, I have come many times. This time the food quality was very poor. Would not recommend.
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Kerry
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food; friendly, personable staff; lovely ambience
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Adrian
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food, ambience and really brilliant staff, we will definitely return!
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James
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every single dish was 10/10, nice staff and charming venue
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Melissa
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, amazing service and overall just a lovely place to have a cosy, dim lit dinner!
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Kenneth
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great Spanish food and a good spot for Covent Garden.
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Richard
VIP
London
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service great food. Just round the corner from the Opera house so truly was a night at the opera
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Rachelle
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were looking for a good meal at a reasonable price before seeing a show in Covent Garden and Opera Tavern delivered! While small they sat us quickly and we ordered off the menu with help from the server. I will note that while this restaurant is listed as Italian Id describe it as more of a tapas bar. We started with grilled peppers and flatbread and a small charcuterie. Then moved on to the oox cheeks and pork belly. Everything was very good and flavorful. We enjoyed a bottle of wine as well. We enjoyed our meal and were very happy with everything and the value, often difficult to find in an area filled with tourists.
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Opera Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 288 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

23 Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5JS

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Covent Garden
Neighborhood
Covent Garden
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Italian, Spanish
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Covent Garden Station - 4 min walkLeicester Square Station - 9 min walkTemple Station - 9 min walkCharing Cross Station - 13 min walk
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Łukasz Kiełbasiński
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://www.saltyardgroup.co.uk/opera-tavern/
Phone number
020 7836 3680
Private party facilities
The upper floor of Opera Tavern is artistically designed, combining raw brickwork with an exquisite interior. Enhanced by impactful art pieces and soft, mood-enhancing lighting, it's an ideal setting for high-end events or professional meetings. The space caters to 45 seated attendees or 50 standing.

Opera Tavern

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What 288 people are saying

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