Opera Tavern

4.6

258 Reviews

£26 to £40

Italian

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2 people

1 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 36 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood 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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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
Area
Covent Garden
Cross Street
Covent Garden
Parking details
None
Public transit
Covent Garden Station - 4 min walk<br />Leicester Square Station - 9 min walk<br />Temple Station - 9 min walk<br />Charing Cross Station - 13 min walk
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

What 258 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

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Opera Tavern dazzles with its "outstanding" service and delightful tapas in a cozy, relaxed setting. Situated perfectly for theatre-goers, it's renowned for "amazing" Iberian pork belly and diverse Mediterranean flavors. The atmosphere is lively, while attentive staff ensure a "wonderful dining experience." Slightly pricey, but "good value" for quality and location.

259 Reviews

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Neil
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sixth visit to the Opera Tavern. As always outstanding food and service.
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Alison
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Every dish was delicious - particularly the Jerusalem artichokes which we decided to try as something we don’t often eat. They were so good we wanted to order again. Nothing disappointed- the ambience, cosy surroundings, happy, buzzy atmosphere without being too loud, delicious wine and food. Service efficient, fast and super friendly. The staff really care that you enjoy the food We will definitely be back again soon.
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Mark
Orlando
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was better than expected, service, atmosphere and the food was very very good. Well presented, great taste and good quality. All four of us commented on how good the whole experience had been.
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Meaghan
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great experience and night. A great way to taste different foods without having to have the whole plate!
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Andrew
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing small plates. The food was extremely tasty and the service was even better. Alejandro provided incredible service and made solid recommendations that allowed us to try some great food and a perfect wine pairing.
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Laura
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely atmosphere, tasty food with good quality, quick and friendly service. Alejandro was a great help behind the bar. Highly recommended!
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Anne-Marie
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s our ‘go to’ when in London to see a show. We always book, as they’re often turning ‘walk-ins’ away due to its apparent popularity. Food is fab, with various little plates and warm bar snacks. A fabulous find!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Place was wonderful, great service always taking care of us. Had a bad prawn and they were very helpful in providing a replacement overall would recommend.
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PC
PenCapone
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious small plates that feel as if a lot of thought and care has gone into them. Lovely room and relaxed but attentive service. One of my favourite places to go!
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Ian
Yorkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and supportive staff Just a bit quiet, but it was a Sunday night Will definitely come back again
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Opera Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 258 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

1 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 36 times today

23 Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5JS

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Covent Garden
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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 258 people are saying

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