Bellanger

4.5

559 Reviews

£26 to £40

French

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2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

An informal, southern French restaurant and bar in the heart of Islington.

Open from lunch through to dinner, with live music on Wednesdays and Thursday and brunch on the weekends, the menu features all-day seasonal, southern French dishes. The large terrace is perfect in the summer months and a convivial cocktail bar celebrates the French tradition of L’Apéro – ideal for pre-and post-supper drinks.

If you cannot find the table you are looking for, please visit the restaurant's website directly, or call 020 7499 6776.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
French, European, Modern European
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:45 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
020 7499 6776
Website
https://bellanger.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Mauro Ferri

Location
9 Islington Green, London, N1 2XH
Neighborhood
Islington
Parking details
None
Public transit
Angel and Highbury and Islington stations within walking distance
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Pour Deux Experience
£49.50 per person
Multiple dates available
Bellanger’s ‘Pour Deux’ selection is available Monday to Friday for our Steak Frites served with a carafe of house wine, or half a dozen oysters served with a bottle of Crémant for £49.50 for two.
Prix Fixe Menu
£19.95 per person
Multiple dates available
Bellanger’s Prix Fixe Menu is available Monday to Friday and you can enjoy 2 courses for £19.95 or 3 courses for £23.95. Dishes from the menu include Heritage Beetroot & Mâche Salad with a cabernet sauvignon dressing or Rillettes of Duck with sourdough toast to start. Followed by Pan-seared Sea Bream with rainbow chard and lemon dressing or Steak Haché with peppercorn sauce and french fries for your main. Then finish your meal with a choice of desserts including Hot Chocolate Mousse or Raspberry Panna Cotta with raspberry compote.
Apéro Hour Experience
£5.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Apéro Hour Menu is available Sunday to Thursday, 5-6:30 pm and you can enjoy a fine selection of wines not found on the regular menu for just £5 each. Whether you prefer red, white, or a cocktail, Apéro Hour is your chance to experience quality wines at an exceptional value.

What 559 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North London
Great for brunch
North London
Great for outdoor dining
North London
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bellanger is a lively French brasserie in Islington, perfect for weekend brunches and gatherings. Guests rave about its "amazingly delicious" food and "charming atmosphere." While some service experiences vary, the "extraordinary" menu and "beautiful wine selection" consistently impress. Ideal for those seeking a vibrant dining experience.

559 Reviews

J
Jacky
London
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Dining here week before Christmas not the best plan if you are having a table of 3 friends. Seating at small table uncomfortable but the food was delicious!
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Tamara
London
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice restaurant Nice ambience Delicious food Good service
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Jasmina
London
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great ambience. Very good service
BellangerResponded 7 days ago
Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to Bellanger!
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Dominick
VIP
London
29 reviews
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
If you go to a London restaurant more than once, then it’s almost home. I’ve been to Bellanger now on several occasions, so consider myself relatively familiar with the menu, staff, and overall quality. For whatever reason, the service on Sunday was slower than usual. The restaurant was busy, but the attention to detail was lacking. For example, the gentleman bringing the food just started plopping plates on the table, to the wrong people. He could have easily asked who ordered what, but failed. It happened at every course and even at coffee. Generally, I’ve received better at Bellanger and expect better. Considering I had guests in from New York, they were also less impressed with the service than what I had hoped.
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Eleanor
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff were very professional and pleasant. Really lovely atmosphere.
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Jason
VIP
London
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Bellanger offers a delightful French brasserie experience with a charming atmosphere, excellent food, and a beautiful wine selection. While we waited around 15 minutes for our 8pm reservation, the rest of the evening more than made up for it. The Chicken Schnitzel was absolutely delicious, and the Oysters were a real highlight - fresh and perfectly prepared. Once we were seated, the service improved, and I could see why the restaurant was busy. As with all Wolseley Group venues, the quality was exceptional. I’d highly recommend Bellanger and look forward to returning.
BellangerResponded on October 15, 2024
Jason, we are very happy we could provide you with a positive experience! We're looking forward to your next visit with us!
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abi
London
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The service was terrible. My friends meal arrived 20 minutes after ours and my side arrived after I finished my meal. A terrible experience all round. Must do better if there is ever going to be a next time.
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Barbara
VIP
London
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our perfect place for meeing friends at lunchtime. Great Prix Fixe, lovely service.
BellangerResponded on September 16, 2024
Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to Bellanger!
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Dominick
VIP
London
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Love this place and will be back again! There was a mixup on our order: where one person was to be ordering no appetizer, so their food was to come out with the appetizers but it did not. Other than that the food and drinks were excellent.
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Paul
VIP
London
42 reviews
4.0
42 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good space, friendly staff and a great location. I'd say it's slightly pricey so I don't go so often as a consequence.
BellangerResponded on August 14, 2024
Hi Paul, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us. We appreciate your feedback and are pleased to hear you enjoy your visits to Bellanger!
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FAQs

Bellanger is rated 4.5 stars by 559 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

9 Islington Green, London, N1 2XH

Additional information

Neighborhood
Islington
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:45 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
French, European, Modern European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Angel and Highbury and Islington stations within walking distance
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mauro Ferri
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://bellanger.co.uk/
Phone number
020 7499 6776

Bellanger

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Pour Deux Experience

Prix Fixe Menu

Apéro Hour Experience

Menu

What 559 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Bellanger restaurant rated?

Is Bellanger currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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