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Bistro, London,

Bistro

4.0
4
128 Reviews
£26 to £40
International
51 Buckingham Gate, London, SW1E 6AF

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Innovative
Having undergone a modern yet classic refurbishment in 2017, Bistro's elegance is perfect for a romantic dinner after a day of sightseeing. The international seasonal menu is full of fresh, locally sourced produce and includes delightful dishes such as a traditional London platter, comforting Indian favourites and desserts to surprise and indulge in.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    International, Pan-Asian, British
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Westminster
  • Parking details
    <br>The closest car parking facility to the restaurant is owned operated by APCOA and located on Horseferry Road.
  • Public transit
    St. James's Park tube station and Victoria Station are located nearby.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 128 people are saying

Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0
4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

128 Reviews
  1. Stacy VIP

    Orange County26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 17, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very nice restaurant with an interesting menu including Indian food that was priced very reasonably. We experienced very good service with no problems.

    1 person found this helpful

  2. NickC VIP

    London1 review

    1.0

    Dined on July 13, 2019

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Usual restaurant closed. Bedlam. Queue outside temporary restaurant snaked back to reception (>20 people 🙁). No one serving, general disgruntlement, never got near a table - went to a much nicer, quieter place down the road ... and won’t return.

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  3. JoyR

    Oklahoma City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 7, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was adorable! Seeing that we had two young teens, he brought them "kid champagne" when we had wine. He was helpful with the menu as one had tree nut allergies. It was a super experience.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    London135 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 11, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Tried the clever bento box which offers excellent value and variety for lunch. Being owned by Taj Hotels the Indian food was authentic and delicious. Service was rushed and stressed but came together.
    BistroResponded on March 18, 2019
    Thank you for your valuable feedback and observations. We will take all of them on board. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was wonderful and service was exceptional! Our server was the best and she made everything delightful!
    BistroResponded on March 10, 2019
    Thank you for visiting us and your words of kindness! Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  6. AlfredoR VIP

    London19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 25, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was friendly, but very slow Food was okay, nothing to write home about Ambiance was pleasant Price for Christmas Day dinner was okay Would not come back, but it was an ok dining experience

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  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    London7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 22, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Quiet and calm

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  8. Buzz

    London137 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 27, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Somewhat tucked away, within either the Tag Hotel or St James's, lies this smart upmarket dining venue. The service was slick and professional. The food was excellent (we opted for the set lunch menu of 2 or 3 courses), with a sensible limited choice. The presentation was excellent. I have been to Bistro 51 now +/- 8 times ; this visit saw the standards rising ever higher. Well done.

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  9. SuzyQ

    London105 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 4, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I hosted a business meal at Bistro 51 with a number of clients from Sweden. The menu had a mixture of traditional British foods, curry's and great grill selection, so all tastes were met. Fantastic service too.

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  10. MRWRIGHT

    London14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 28, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    My duck was very tasty and the waiter was very tentative to me and my woman and did a love gesture doing a written decoration wishing her happy birthday on the desert

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Google Map for Bistro

51 Buckingham Gate, London, SW1E 6AF

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Westminster
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    International, Pan-Asian, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    <br>The closest car parking facility to the restaurant is owned operated by APCOA and located on Horseferry Road.
  • Public transit
    St. James's Park tube station and Victoria Station are located nearby.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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