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MARIAGE FRÈRES

4.1 (450)
£25 and under
French
38 King Street, London, London WC2E 8JS

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MARIAGE FRÈRES

4.1
£25 and under
French
Covent Garden

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
The Mariage Frères flagship houses the largest tea wall in the world where you can shop from a selection of 1,000 teas and tea accessories, a tea museum bursting with history, refinement and heritage, and a Salon de Thé restaurant, serving tea-infused breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner alongside an assortment of decadent French tea-infused pastries all made in-house.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Covent Garden
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at MARIAGE FRÈRES.

4.1

4.1
(450)
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.7Value

Noise • Energetic

450 Reviews
  1. Ronke

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was originally introduced to this tea brand in Paris, France. They have shops and tea salons everywhere. I was so excited to try this branch and it didn't disappoint. You are made to feel welcome the second you walk in and I loved the décor of the space. The food and tea was delicious and complimented eachother well I look forward to coming here again

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  2. Nicole

    London1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 31 October 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    **Extremely disappointing experience at Mariage Frères.** We booked Mariage Frères specifically for their advertised Halloween afternoon tea, priced at £35 per person on Time Out. Before booking, I called to confirm that a vegan afternoon tea could be provided for three of our guests and was assured that it could. Our 6pm reservation was confirmed through OpenTable, with no mention of the kitchen closing at 6:30pm or any time restrictions. From the moment we arrived, we were repeatedly rushed by staff, who told us the kitchen was closing and that we needed to order quickly and leave. Despite visiting on Halloween itself, we were told the advertised Halloween afternoon tea wasn't available. The vegan afternoon tea we had been promised was also unavailable, with our vegan guests simply told to order a sandwich instead. We reluctantly ordered the standard afternoon tea, which arrived with lukewarm tea. Throughout the experience, waiters hovered over our table, repeatedly pressuring us to finish. At 6:55pm, staff began clearing our table, even removing a plate from directly in front of a guest who was still eating. By 6:58pm, we were asked to leave. We had been there for less than an hour. For an establishment positioning itself as a luxury tea house, the experience was incredibly poor. The advertised offering was unavailable, dietary requirements confirmed in advance were not accommodated, and the service was rushed, uncomfortable and frankly rude. If the restaurant cannot accommodate an afternoon tea booking at 6pm, it should not accept or confirm one without clearly communicating the restrictions. What should have been a special Halloween experience felt like an inconvenience to the staff from the moment we walked in. **Completely unacceptable service and a deeply disappointing experience.**

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  3. Silvia

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely staff and very helpful with our tea selection. Pastries were warm and delicate. Thank you

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  4. Cherry Gold

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had lunch at Mariage Freres in Covent Garden to celebrated our wedding anniversary. We had a fantastic experience from the ambience to the food! Manifique! The afternoon tea experience was amazing! And their tea selections are amazing! Food was above from our expectation. We surely recommend this place when you find yourself visiting London. I love the interior of this restaurant.

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  5. Justin

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A gem in the centre of Covent Garden. A perfect lunchtime tea experience. Attentive staff and a magnificent setting.

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  6. Cindy

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 July 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful searing area, friendly and knowledgable staff. Many tea and patisseries to choose from.

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  7. Rachel

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 June 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious tea and cake, a calm environment, and attentive staff. Lovely. The only thing that could be better is the lighting in the loos (so dark!). Thank you

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  8. Marion Gold

    Los Angeles1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 5 June 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful tea rooms, but very few gluten-free options on the menu.

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  9. Annick

    Caribbean2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 10 May 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Trop dispendieux pour la prestation offerte. Plusieurs serveurs portaient des vêtements sales ou tachés, un contraste choquant avec la salle d'un blanc immaculé située à l'avant. Beaucoup d'écho dans cette salle toute en bois, ce qui tend à rompre le charme et l'ambiance feutrée d'un "afternoon tea", et cet effet est décuplé en présence de groupes bruyants. Grosse déception aussi au niveau des produits et de la présentation, très loin du afternoon tea typique auquel on s'attendait.

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  10. Hatice Gold

    London42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 April 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All round great experience. Amazing selection of teas. The best ever! I love love love!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Covent Garden
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, MARIAGE FRÈRES is a lovely choice for a special outing with a partner, praised by guests for an ambiance that’s “perfect” for tea time and for special occasions.

Yes, MARIAGE FRÈRES offers outdoor seating: guests mention an outside terrace and dining at outdoor tables, including sunny spots for tea.

Yes, MARIAGE FRÈRES has other locations, with reviewers noting stores in Paris (including the flagship and Louvre locations), Lyon, and a presence inside Selfridges as well as the Covent Garden tea emporium.

At MARIAGE FRÈRES the afternoon service often gets busier later on, while many guests describe the salon as a calm, peaceful retreat at quieter times.

Business casual is the guide at MARIAGE FRÈRES, aim for neat, polished clothing rather than formalwear.

MARIAGE FRÈRES feels like an elegant Parisian tea salon, polished wood cabinets, neatly lined tins and a refined, museum‑like tea setting create a calm, thoughtful space to savour tea and pastries.

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MARIAGE FRÈRES

4.1
£25 and under
French
Covent Garden

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 7 times today
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