The Delaunay is a European café-restaurant at 55 Aldwych, serving Wiener Schnitzel, tartes flambées and Viennese pastries from breakfast through to late, with three set menus running alongside the carte.
About The Delaunay
The kitchen at 55 Aldwych works the Viennese repertoire straight through the day, from tartes flambées and Wiener Schnitzel to a Baked Alaska flambéed with kirsch at the table.
Three set menus run alongside the carte. The Prix-Fixe is served daily from 11.30am and moves from roast plum tomato soup with crème fraîche and basil oil to seared mackerel with cucumber and beurre blanc. The Menu Rapide sets a tarte flambée with gem heart salad beside a glass of wine or beer and tea or coffee.
The Aldwych and the Novello are across the street, and the Full Haus menu is timed to them: three courses and a drink, Monday to Friday, at two sittings, early for the curtain and again from 9pm for anyone eating after the show.
Nearest stations to The Delaunay
- Temple 5 min walk
- Covent Garden 6 min walk
- Holborn 7 min walk
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FAQ
How much is the set menu at The Delaunay?
The set menu at The Delaunay is £19.50-£29.50 for 1-3 courses. The price is the same on every day the set menu is served (Mon–Sun), and it is set by The Delaunay directly, not by All Set.
When is the The Delaunay set menu served?
The Delaunay serves its set menu lunch, dinner & pre-theatre, between From 11.30am. The set menu runs on the following days: Mon–Sun.
Is the The Delaunay set menu the same food as the à la carte?
Yes. The The Delaunay set menu comes from the same kitchen as the à la carte, using the same ingredients. The set menu offers a tighter selection, typically 1-3 courses, at a flat price.
How do I book the set menu at The Delaunay?
Book directly with The Delaunay via the "Book a table" button above (it links to The Delaunay's own reservation system). On All Set, every booking is direct with the restaurant, and All Set takes no commission.
What's on the The Delaunay set menu?
Starters
- Roast Plum Tomato Soup, crème fraîche and basil oil (v)
- Artichoke, Black Olive & Ricotta Tart (v)
Mains
- Seared Fillet of Mackerel, cucumber and beurre blanc
- Chicken Paillard, Rocket & Salsa Verde
Desserts
- Coupe Erdbeeren, strawberry sorbet with strawberry compote (v)
- Chocolate & Salted Caramel Délice (v)
From the Prix-Fixe menu we hold, read from The Delaunay’s own menu. Dishes change with the seasons, so treat these as the shape of it rather than a promise.
Last updated: 22 September 2026