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Sael London, London, Greater London

Sael London

4.4
4.4
7 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Innovative
Situated on the crowning corner of London’s St James, Sael -named after the Old English word that signifies season, time and occasion- is Jason Atherton’s homage to the diverse heritage of the British Isles, blending traditional flavours with global influences.

Open from breakfast through to dinner and late-night drinks, Sael offers a menu rooted in traditional recipes, catering to a wide range of tastes. The kitchen, led by ex-Pollen Street Social Executive Chef Dale Bainbridge, offers options such as a set lunch and prix fixe menu, making an ideal spot for a mid-work meal or pre-theatre visit.

Upstairs, you'll find 'Apples & Pears,' a sleek and edgy bar where art meets attitude, complete with a DJ booth for late-night entertainment.

Sael also offers a variety of private, semi-private, and exclusive hire spaces, perfect for any occasion.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:30 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7993 3251
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 7 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

7 Reviews
  1. Paul

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are now regulars because the food, service & wine menu are excellent. The bonus is using the "Apples & Pears" bar upstairs for cosey drinks.

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  2. Clive

    VIP

    London

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff - every single one - very friendly and upbeat, We really appreciate that its a very important part of the experience for us. We had a mixture (7) items from the starters / small plates menu, so almost like creating our own tasting menu. The Wagyu skewers, Scallops and tomato in vinegar were absolutely astonishing dishes. We liked the tomato so much we ordered it twice. Other 4 dishes we had were fine, but not on the same level as the 3 mentioned. Very nice atmosphere, and the wine we had (from the under £50 section) was superb, So - all in all - highly recommended

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  3. Diane

    London

    32 reviews

    3.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I was really looking forward to eating at this new Jason Atherton enterprise. The three-course lunchtime menu is good value for money in this day and age although the choice is quite limited. For example a choice of two desserts, one of which was missing the key ingredient. On pointing this out, no apology offered. Would I go again? Probably not.

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  4. D

    London

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Booked to come here after the Times review. Really disappointing and way over priced. Service was dreadful. Scallop and razor clam starter was luke warm and cloying. Brill and steak mains were good but side dishes were hopeless. Chicken was dry. We couldn’t face desert so can’t comment.

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  5. Claire

    VIP

    New York City

    21 reviews

    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 10 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Good points. Lovely staff and the food was so delicious and original. Would love to return again just for the cod dish. However Music and other noise way too loud. Also the greeter tried to give us an impossible table. Way too close to next door tables.

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  6. Lawrence M

    VIP

    St. Louis

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 10 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Frequent traveler to London, who made a reservation following a positive review in Time Out. I was not disappointed. Bright spacious restaurant near Picadilly. As I was alone, I sat at the bar. A very delightful lunch due to an attentive staff, excellent menu, and scrumptious food. Highly recommend.

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  7. John

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic evening at Sael. Great atmosphere, fantastic original flavours, and Jason Atherton even came over to check we were happy with everything!

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Sael London is rated 4.4 stars by 7 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Sael London

1 St James's Market,, London, Greater London SW1Y 4QQ

Additional information

  • Area
    Leicester Square
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:30 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
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