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Summary

£16
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3
Good
3
Good
5
Exceptional
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“One of the few remaining eccentric Soho sites left” – this “long-established fixture” was founded in 1871 by an exile from Paris. “Individual, exceptional and entertaining”, “the food still makes it a destination”“including wonderful cakes better than any chain”. It is, though, “very busy, clearly on the ’to-do’ list of many tourists”.

Summary

£15
    £
4
Very Good
3
Good
5
Exceptional
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Fight to get a seat and enjoy the best pâtisserie in town” at this “Soho institution” – founded by a Parisian exile in 1871 and frequented by generations of artists, revolutionaries and bohos. It’s “eccentric to say the least”, and not incidentally “one of the few pâtisseries still cooking on the premises – there are so few of these places left!”. And while “still miles ahead of other French pâtisseries, they also offer a (very English) cream tea”. “They do their utmost to squeeze you in (as it is always busy). I guess the ambience is a matter of taste but luxurious it isn’t!”

Summary

£8
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4
Very Good
4
Very Good
5
Exceptional
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“A piece of old Soho that outshines all newcomers”, this “eccentric and delightful” pâtisserie has just celebrated its 150th anniversary – in premises opened by a Parisian exile in 1871. The “delicious cakes and pastries” are still made on site, and it’s a “perfect spot to watch the world go by”. Generations of bohos, artists and revolutionaries have passed through the door – including Karl Marx – and Bastille Day, 14 July, is always celebrated here.

Summary

£8
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4
Very Good
4
Very Good
5
Exceptional
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This “eccentric but marvellous treasure” is a Soho landmark and “one of the few remaining original London pâtisseries”. “Gateaux to die for” and “wonderful tea and scones” provide a “trip down memory lane” in premises opened by a Parisian exile in 1871 and graced by Karl Marx and Virginia Woolf as well as generations of Soho bohos.

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28 Greek St, London, W1D 5DQ

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Maison Bertaux Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of Maison Bertaux Restaurant in W1, London by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of Maison Bertaux restaurant.
Nicholas A
I doubt that anything has changed here in t...
Reviewed 10 days ago

"I doubt that anything has changed here in the last 100 years - even the chips on the paintwork are unchanged from my visits as a child with my grandparents. Since Chez Valérie was taken over by private equity and transformed and destroyed into a chain, Bertaux is (with Bar Italia) the last authentic Soho coffee stop. Good for baked goods and high on genuine old Soho atmosphere. "

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Prices

Traditional European menu

Main Pudding
£5.00 £6.00
Drinks  
Filter Coffee £3.00
Extras  
Bread £0.00
Service 10.00%
28 Greek St, London, W1D 5DQ
Opening hours
Monday9:30 am‑6 pm
Tuesday9:30 am‑6 pm
Wednesday9:30 am‑6 pm
Thursday9:30 am‑6 pm
Friday9:30 am‑6 pm
Saturday9:30 am‑6 pm
Sunday9:30 am‑6 pm

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