Saint Jacques

4.8

600 Reviews

£41 and over

French

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Good for business meals
Charming
Good for special occasions

Richard Weiss, iconic restaurateur and sommelier, returns to London’s West End with Saint Jacques restaurant. A relaxed and discrete chic bistro setting, Saint Jacques makes the perfect venue for breakfast, a convivial lunch, early evening cocktail or intimate dinner to savour.

Bringing new life to St James’s with classic French dishes and modern creations, the Saint Jacques seasonal menu blends tradition and innovation to suit all tastes – from Richard’s legendary tableside prepared Steak Tartare to a decadent fondant au chocolat.

Saint Jacques’ interior amalgamates the characteristics of a warm traditional brasseries with a vibrant and fresh aesthetic. Key features include the light and airy main dining area, where the clean and organic design coupled with the floral artwork complements the local and seasonal ingredients used. Our French windows then open onto our courtyard, a tranquil oasis of a kind rarely found in Central London.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
French
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–9:45 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–10:15 am Dinner Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
020 7930 2030
Website
http://www.saintjacquesrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Offering an intimate atmosphere and cosy feel, our oak-panelled private dining room can comfortably seat up to 40 guests or be the perfect place for a Drinks & Canapés reception for up to 70 people.

Location
5 St. James's Street, London, SW1A 1EF
Neighborhood
St. James's
Cross street
5 St James's street
Parking details
None
Public transit
Green Park tube station
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

What 600 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

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West End London
Good for business meals
West End London
French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Saint Jacques is a "hidden gem" offering authentic French cuisine in a "lovely ambiance," with attentive service. Guests praise its "fantastic" food, including standout dishes like steak tartare. Located conveniently in London's West End, it combines "traditional French flavors" with a "refined yet comfortable" atmosphere. Perfect for a memorable dining experience.

600 Reviews

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Sarah
London
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely welcome and very attentive service. Authentic delicious French food. Great pre theatre choice.Well balanced menu of Meat, fish and veggie options
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William
VIP
London
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Jacques is a rarity, a genuine French bistro where all the staff are actually French, and the cooking as well! Perfect for a business lunch or lunch with old friends with plenty of great wine!
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Jonathan
Warwickshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. It is refreshing to eat somewhere where you can relax and hear your companions. Although the restaurant was full, there was sufficient space between tables to be able to enjoy the evening.
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David
VIP
London
101 reviews
5.0
101 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From arrival to departure we were looked after. Despite a large party having Christmas celebrations we were served promptly and courteously. It was refreshing to have a dog friendly restaurant in Central London as well. Food was classically French and excellent
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alex
VIP
London
49 reviews
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
good quality food, nice ambience, nice service and for london reasonable value. will be back soon.
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jennifer
VIP
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is amazing!! Truly authentic french food! Service outstanding!! The bread and butter so delicious from france of course!!! J’ADORE ST JACQUES
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Urosh
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Classic French food with great service and atmosphere.
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Charles
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful restaurant and all the food was a scrummy. Staff were absolutely lovely. So helpful and kind, without being intrusive. Will definitely be going back.
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Brian
VIP
London
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always enjoy our visits to Saint Jacques. The welcome is always warm and the service is exemplary. The food gets better and better, this time I had the scallops (St Jacques!) and the pheasant, which was an enormous portion, and very flavoursome. The wine list is well chosen with some unusual wines and all very reasonably priced. Highly recommended.
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Joanne
VIP
London
14 reviews
2.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
We were struggling to find a table on a Saturday night in the area near Green Park/Picadilly...this place looked nice and had availability so we decided to give it a go. It has a pleasant (not spectacular) interior and friendly staff but it was lacking in ambience. The tables were half full at peak time 8pm on a Saturday evening and the food ranged from OK to good but again nothing outstanding. We all had starters and mains, and shared some sides, only one person had dessert. We had one bottle of white and a carafe of red (both the cheapest available, and 2 people had a digestif of Armagnac) The final bill was £465 for 4 people with an 'optional' 15% service charge already included on the bill. Maybe I'm out of touch but that is a hefty bill for some perfectly nice, but pretty simple French food that you could get in Soho at half that price. We won't be returning I'm afraid as I think there are much better places to go if you're going to spend that amount of money. Probably why it was only half full.
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Saint Jacques is rated 4.8 stars by 600 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

5 St. James's Street, London, SW1A 1EF

Additional information

Cross street
5 St James's street
Neighborhood
St. James's
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–9:45 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–10:15 am Dinner Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Green Park tube station
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.saintjacquesrestaurant.com/
Phone number
020 7930 2030
Private party facilities
Offering an intimate atmosphere and cosy feel, our oak-panelled private dining room can comfortably seat up to 40 guests or be the perfect place for a Drinks & Canapés reception for up to 70 people.

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