Bellanger

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Average Price
££££ - £30 - £49
Cuisines
French
Ambience
Fun, Lively, Traditional
Food Occasions
All day dining, Breakfast, Brunch
Alfresco And Views
Outside seating, Terrace
Special Features
Dog friendly
Perfect for
Celeb spotting, Romantic, Special occasions
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About

Bellanger is part of The Wolseley Hospitality Group that also includes big names like The Wolseley, The Delaunay and Brasserie Zédel. Each restaurant is known for its grand interior and impeccable service, whilst still being accessible to everyone. Bellanger follows a similar theme, with its elegant yet relaxed decor including high ceilings, dark wood panelling and ornate cornicing. A large bar takes centre stage with antique brass detailing, whilst French style red leather seating is dotted throughout the rest of the restaurant. In this space, you’ll find a lively cafe, restaurant and bar, with food being served from lunch through to dinner, and brunch available at weekends.

Described as a classic brasserie, the menu showcases southern French dishes, with a combination of bistro favourites and seasonal specials, with Head Chef Mauro Ferri leading the kitchen. Expect to see starters like steak tartare and provençal goat’s cheese salad alongside options such as candy beetroot carpaccio and dressed dorset crab. For mains, there are plenty of fresh seafood options such as the fish stew and crab linguine, as well as meaty favourites like steak frites and chicken escalope. Dessert sees a selection of classics that have been given a slight twist, like lemon meringue tart and hot chocolate mousse.

If you’re stopping by for brunch, you’ll find a small but considered menu, with options like a chicken sandwich, or crêpe complète with ham, cheese and a fried egg to start your day.

For those who are just after a light bite to have alongside some cocktails, the snack menu has been carefully curated to provide the perfect accompaniment. Plates are seasonal, and include crevettes ‘ose’ and pissaladièr. The cocktail list combines herbs and fruits of the South of France, whilst the wine list combines a selection of bottles from across Europe.

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Location

9 Islington Green, Islington, London, N1 2XH

020 7499 6776 020 7499 6776

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Opening Times

All day
Mon 11:45-10:00
Tue 11:45-10:00
Wed 11:45-10:00
Thu 11:45-10:00
Fri 11:45-10:00
Sat 09:00-22:00
Sun 09:00-21:00

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15 Reviews 
Food/Drink
Service
Atmosphere
Value

Jonathan J

03 September 2024   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 4
Service 4
Atmosphere 4
Value 2.5

Great Resturant. Lovely atmosphere.  Great choices.  Slightly pricey. 

Eugene W

15 July 2024   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 4
Service 4
Atmosphere 4
Value 4

Really enjoyed my visit here. I would say it is good value for money and decent food. I had the steak tartare as a main that comes with salad and chips. Would say the tartare and chips were great however the salad not quite as good as zadels. We sat outside which is lovely on a good day. Over great experience and good price for what you get. Will definitely be visiting again in the future. 

Hilary M

30 June 2024   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5

friendly staff , lovely decor .Classic french food. Spent a lovely relaxed lunchtime here recently . Definitely worth a visit.

James W

20 May 2024   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 3
Service 2
Atmosphere 2
Value 2.5
Indifferent

I had booked a table for 2pm for myself and two guests. The two guests arrived early and were conducted to one table. I arrived about 1:55 and was conducted to a table at the opposite end of the restaurant. I waited for them and they waited for me and it wasn't until they rang me at 2:20 we realised we were in the same place! When I asked the person who had shown me to my table what had happened, her only response was that she had not been responsible for taking my guests to the wrong table. (The overall result was that we were 20 minutes late for the football match we were going to.) The waiting staff seemed generally pretty upset by being asked to take our order and seemed quite indifferent throughout. The food arrived reasonably swiftly and was quite good but there is an enormous choice of restaurants in N1 so I won't be troubling Bellanger again. 

Keith G

07 November 2022  
Food & Drink 4
Service 3.5
Atmosphere 3.5
Value 2.5
Comme ci comme ca

One of our old favourites in Islington, popped in for a quick dinner after a movie. Nice food but I must admit prices have gone up a lot. We had two flat iron steaks and a glass of wine each £78! It wasn't packed maybe fireworks night, unfortunately two waiters were chatting loudly by our table.

Ruban S

05 July 2022  
Food & Drink 5
Service 3
Atmosphere 4
Value 3

Great vibe and decor and food was delicious. Service was a bit uppity and could have been more friendly I think but was proffesional at least. 

Anon

21 February 2022   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 4
Service 4
Atmosphere 4
Value 4
Great restaurant

This agood great place to eat or drop in for a drink.

The price is very reasonable and service excellent.

Would recommend and bring friends

Lesley T

28 June 2018  
As one of my friends says 'Whatever did we do before Bellanger opened?' Great local institution now, whether it's for a coffee and pastry, good value set lunch or early supper, or full on celebratory meal. Consistently good food, excellent service (many of the staff have been there since they opened) and a lovely atmosphere.

Lesley T

20 April 2017  
Food & Drink 4.5
Service 4.5
Atmosphere 4.5
Value 4
Another great meal at Bellanger
Bellanger has quickly become a 'go to' destination in Islington for anything from a coffee and croissant to a celebration meal. The staff are unfailingly welcoming and professional, and the food excellent. On this occasion, a friend and I had an evening catch up in a quiet booth over two delicious courses (confit duck and scallops as mains, then a pastry and an ice cream coupe). The lunch time through to 6.30 pm set menu is very good value, although the a la carte can become quite expensive for three courses. But overall highly recommended.

Werner B

22 November 2016  
Food & Drink 3
Service 3
Atmosphere 2
Value 3
Bit of a disappointment
Booked this restaurant because of good reviews. We came to London to enjoy an anniversary present our kids gave us some time ago and I asked for a nice table. When we arrived we were shown to a booth, wich was opposite a service station. So certainly not the nicest location. The restaurant was mostly empty and therefore lacked atmosphere. We were given menus but were not asked if we wanted to order some drinks while we were studying the menus. After quite some time, the head waiter came and took our order. Wasn't sure if the beef tartare was hand cut or not. My wife ordered a crab, crayfish and avocado salad and it looked like a bowl of mush. Food was just delivered without any courtesy, no Bon appetite or similar. We didn't feel like spending more time there and asked for the bill. Then a nice touch, a plate of petit four arrived, with happy anniversary written in chocolate. It didn't quite make up for an underwhelming dining experience.
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