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Bistrotheque, London,
Bistrotheque, London,
Bistrotheque, London,
Bistrotheque, London,
Bistrotheque, London,

Bistrotheque

4.2
4.2
1890 Reviews
£26 to £40
French
Opened in 2004, Bistrotheque can be found in an unmarked warehouse somewhere between Bethnal Green & Hackney. Upstairs is open for dinner seven nights a week and brunch at the weekends. On the ground floor is our Private Dining Room (PDR), which seats up to 80. The menu is an exercise in simplicity, common sense and good taste under the watchful eye of Chef Director Blaine Duffy

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    French, English
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm KITCHEN Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri–Sun 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm BAR Mon–Fri 5:30 pm–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 8983 7900
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Blaine Duffy
  • Catering
    We offer off-site catering on a bespoke basis. Contact lucie@bistrotheque.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    The PDR can accommodate all shapes and sizes of parties & proclamations, up to 80 guests comfortably seated in a modern bespoke dining room.
  • Private party contact
    Lucie Barnes: 020 8983 7900
  • Neighborhood
    Bethnal Green
  • Cross street
    Cambridge Heath Road
  • Parking details
    Parking is available outside with no restrictions after 6:30PM Monday to Saturday and all day Sunday.
  • Public transit
    Bethnal Green tube/Cambridge Heath rail
  • Entertainment
    Whilst we are no longer running our regular weekly shows, we can organise specific entertainment for your private event in our Private Dining Room.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Full Bar, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 1,890 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2
4.2 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

1,890 Reviews
  1. Tastebuds

    London

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a favourite! Amazing service, great food, & a really cool space! Plus with current situation, tables were appropriately spaced apart to maintain ‘social distancing’ given these crazy times!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    London

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great evening, the server even gave us a little more time so we could get the early bird deal! Thank you!

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  3. LickingThePlate

    London

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s a brunch institution. Great place, nice vibe, fantastic food. Try the farinata or the hash brown!

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  4. mattyr169

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant classic French bistro food, full of flavour, very nice staff, friendly, good value!

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  5. Dave

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Haven’t been here for a while... I remember it as being noisy and I guess it is when it’s full - it can be very lively and buzzy. That’s a good thing, but I liked it more on a quiet Thursday in January and the food was way better than I remember. Really outstanding, some of it. Highly recommended but pick your time carefully depending on your tolerance for noise.

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  6. TaylerM

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for a Sunday evening early meal with some friends and we had such a wonderful time! We had the Prixe Fixe menu, which was excellent value and so tasty. The restaurant decor is beautiful and the staff were great. We’ll definitely be back!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is amazing. Service is great. Every time I go I remember why I keep coming back.

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  8. Nicole

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the atmosphere of Bistrotheque. The service made us feel welcome and it was overall a nice place for a date or catching up with friends. The restaurant is quite discreet which is nice as it has a hidden vibe. Would definitely come back.

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  9. Rajram

    London

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We’ve been here a few times and always happy with the amazing service and food.

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  10. Bomple

    London

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Sat at the bar for brunch, waited 10 minutes before I was asked if I’d like a drink whilst I waited for a friend. Appreciate it was busy but no one likes to see someone who arrives after them be given a drink straight away, regardless of how well staff know them. Food was nice as it usually is, and there was a lovely buzzy atmosphere. Nice to hear a piano in the background.

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  11. marcor

    London

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service food and atmosphere as usual. I love this place 😉🙌🏼

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  12. Esther

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, service and space. Really loud and busy on a Sunday brunch but that's to be expected

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  13. TimS

    London

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a good evening that could have been great if we had been seated better. Despite the request the call to confirm about us having amour very small dog we were sat at the bar. Watched for the whole time we were (2 hours) there at least one table for two that would have been more comfortable. As the son or a restauranteur and designer of many telling the guest “well I could give you there but need back by ...” is never a problem. We would have spent even more money than we did and been happy to sit at the bar for after dinner drinks rather than go somewhere else. That aside, great food, beautifully cooked, presented and our waiter was doing a great job (just needed a bar tenders hot toddy) to get him through the night. Cameras in the lady’s toilets looking at the cubicles would however put my wife off coming again as not good to feel that was being filmed. Deal with the “drug” issue another way, that’s does not match the standard of the restaurant.

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  14. Rozalicious

    London

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Bistrotheque never disappoints. The food was perfect, and the waiting staff were also fast and attentive .

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really bright environment which I really like, friendly with confidentiality, delicious food, highly recommended!

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  16. JomaC

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2019

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Entering the venue, feels incredibly unique as there are no signs or postings outside. Interesting idea for a restaurant, with very attentive staff. The food though is both bland and distinctly average, devoid of any real flavour. The prices do not certainly meet this standard, and I would consider it to be overly priced for what I ate.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2019

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    multiple items on the menu not available and zero ambiance

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Berlin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love it! We go there monthly and it’s amazing. Lovely staff and great fod

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  19. TeamJaS

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a really good time. The staff were fantastic and the food was delicious. Our only disappointment was that we hadn’t found out about this place earlier!

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  20. eastsacftm

    Los Angeles

    57 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Orange steamer pudding was amazing

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  21. Mark

    London

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant, as usual.

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  22. MichaelH

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappoints. First time on a Saturday night with a number of birthday celebrations going on around us. Excellent vibe and energy in the room.

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  23. jc1969

    London

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food choices were limited as they had run out of various items. The same applied to the wine - run out of a standard Gavi di Gavi. I didn't expect this from a large restaurant. The service was very casual. The actual space was nice but not enough to persuade me to go back. It has passed its best. Many other restaurants have now surpassed it which is a shame as it was great when it first opened.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always, my favourite place to eat in London. I do miss the cornbread from the brunch menu though.

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  25. ClaireV

    London

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Went for brunch, my eggs florentine was way too salty, really not very nice. The restaurant looks good, but it was too warm and very noisy due to the echoy room. I was on a table for 2 but we struggled to hear each other. We were also placed next to the piano so when that started being played it was even worse.

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  26. AmyO

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and drinks, and the service is excellent

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  27. GBans

    London

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great good, great staff who are human. Will be coming back soon

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  28. NereaL

    London

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My fav London brunch!!! The food, the service, the venue, the vibe.... it has it all! Perfect for a Saturday/Sunday stroll around Hackney. The bacon eggs benedict are TO DIE for and i always go for it. The pancakes and the steak tartare were delicious too. Live piano on the weekends! I’ll be back soon ;)

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    All good - very nice place where to dine! Good food, nice service.

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  30. StaceyB

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A perfect mix between East London casual warehouse vibes and french fine dining. I loved it and would go time and time again

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  31. Sarah

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing. We went for a late brunch at 14:00 on Sunday and the atmosphere was ideal for this. Sadly by the time we ordered they had run out of avocado and pancakes. Which was a shame but didn't dampen the experience. Great place for casual but also fancy sunday brunches.

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  32. MatthewB

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic ambience, excellent food and wine. Regularly changing menu is a plus, but they do often run out of some popular dishes.

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  33. AJBJ

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 12, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This might now be my favourite restaurant in London. Chic but not pretentious. Great food, really interesting menu. Great decor and atmosphere. Now I'm looking for another reason to go back!

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  34. SaminaJ

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 11, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a fantastic experience. The staff were friendly and very attentive without being overpowering.

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  35. Scotty

    London

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The NICEST and tastiest chicken I’ve ever eaten. It’s slow cooked through a process taking 14 or 15 hours and is just moist garlicky heaven.

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  36. AdriennJ

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had an amazing lunch on Sunday with the best pianist playing in the background! The food was excellent and I couldn’t recommend it enough to everyone! I am for sure going back for some more music and delicious food! The service was excellent and the waiters were great! I have asked which dessert he would recommend and his answer was very honest and I ended up with the best dessert! Thank you guys!

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good service, friendly vibe from the staff, amazing food and relaxed setting. Regular goers and will be baxl

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  38. LaetitiaG

    London

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice place!

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  39. MValencia

    London

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spectacular food, every single dish! Service was outstanding. Chloé took great care of us she was amazing and was very accommodating. Thank you!

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great venue, gorgeous brunch and our waiter was great. The only thing that spoiled the day is as when the maitre’d hurried us off our table while we were stills enjoying our drinks without giving a 30 minute warning. He also hovered over us while we split the bill which was slightly annoying. A minor point but other than that, a fab place. Would definitely recommend

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FAQs

Bistrotheque offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 8983 7900.

Bistrotheque is rated 4.2 stars by 1890 OpenTable diners.

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Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable reservation network.

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Google Map for Bistrotheque

23-27 Wadeson Street, London, E2 9DR

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Cambridge Heath Road
  • Neighborhood
    Bethnal Green
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm KITCHEN Mon–Thu 6:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri–Sun 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm BAR Mon–Fri 5:30 pm–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    French, English
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is available outside with no restrictions after 6:30PM Monday to Saturday and all day Sunday.
  • Public transit
    Bethnal Green tube/Cambridge Heath rail
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Blaine Duffy
  • Entertainment
    Whilst we are no longer running our regular weekly shows, we can organise specific entertainment for your private event in our Private Dining Room.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Full Bar, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    020 8983 7900
  • Catering
    We offer off-site catering on a bespoke basis. Contact lucie@bistrotheque.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    The PDR can accommodate all shapes and sizes of parties & proclamations, up to 80 guests comfortably seated in a modern bespoke dining room.
  • Private party contact
    Lucie Barnes: 020 8983 7900
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