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Elena's L'Etoile

3.9 (578)
£26 to £40
French
30 Charlotte Street, London, W1T 2NG

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
You’ll find classic French cooking and the ambience of a bustling Parisian bistro at Etoile. This Charlotte Street restaurant has long been a favourite of film and television people. Movie deals have been brokered and careers launched during this restaurant’s 100 year history. With its rich red velvet banquette seating and new elegant decor this great institution has a self confident, classic feel. The menu full of traditional French favourites, some of which have been given a lighter, modern twist.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Elena’s L’etoile offers private dining facilities for events from 6 to 140 people for all types of events, meetings, canapé’s and receptions and buffet’s.
  • Area
    Fitzrovia
  • Cross street
    Rathbone Street
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

What 578 people are saying

Elena's L'Etoile reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.9
3.9 based on all time ratings
  • 4.0Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

578 Reviews
  1. Barbara

    London35 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 21 August 2018

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This restaurant is closed and boarded up so we weren’t able to eat there !!

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  2. dddpatrick

    Charlotte6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 17 May 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good value. Food was well prepared and fresh.good and personal service.

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  3. bognorboiz

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 April 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, an amazing evening overseen by Mañuel and his team. We never have a bad experience here.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 9 February 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed the service the ambience and the food, worth a visit again

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  5. OpenTable Diner Gold

    Hertfordshire3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 28 December 2017

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We were a large family group meeting up for a post Christmas celebratory lunch. There were only 2 other diners apart from us, but the food still took ages to arrive and was overcooked and barely warm when it did. Grilled tiger prawns were tough and dry and the vegetarian option provided a scant 2 slices of halloumi - hardly a main course portion. From such a long established restaurant with a solid reputation for quality - the reason we chose it - it was all hugely disappointing. I can only assume the kitchen was not fully staffed in the period between Christmas and New Year.

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  6. chrisg

    London3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 19 December 2017

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Almost empty not at all lively and the menu mediocre though nice house wine and courteous service

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  7. Richard

    London20 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 9 December 2017

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was good but we waited over an hour for our first course and then another hour for the 2nd. We couldn’t understand because on the ground floor it was almost empty (our table and 2 others). Apparently there was a party upstairs but they were not doing any better as they kept coming downstairs to complain they were waiting too long for their food. Shame. Good location and when the food came it was ok but we would not go again. And after having to wait hours to get through 2 courses I would have expected to see a discount. Nothing.

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  8. Heartlysmum

    London2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 25 October 2017

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Why has this restaurant had a makeover that resembles the competition. Hard floors plastic tables all a clatter if it ever fills up. The plot has been lost along with the unique selling point that any successful business desires. It has had the photos signed by the stars replaced by modern images which could have been purchased at a cheap decor shop. The food was not up to that expected to make you want to return, so I will pass to hopefully better eateries. Drinks over priced and red wine came in a glass that looked like it was barely pub quality. If you are going to serve a good wine put it in a glass that at least looks the part.

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  9. Pablo

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 October 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food really good value for the quality. Stuff had a good knowledge of wines and food and were very friendly. Would definitely recommend this

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  10. Dino

    London15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 October 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This was a delicious meal. We had gravad lax with kumquats, chicken liver pate (bit too salty but otherwise perfect) steak, ox cheek, banana parfait and tarte tatin. The desserts were good but not as excellent as the rest.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Elena’s L’etoile offers private dining facilities for events from 6 to 140 people for all types of events, meetings, canapé’s and receptions and buffet’s.
  • Area
    Fitzrovia
  • Cross street
    Rathbone Street
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. West End London
  5. Fitzrovia

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