The popular French bistro brand is bringing steak frites, Sunday roasts, a traditional cheese trolley and classic French dishes to Dalston Square in January.
Dalston is getting a taste of France as Bordelaise prepares to open its doors at Thomas Tower, Dalston Square, on Tuesday 5 January 2027.
The French bistro and steakhouse will serve up classic French dishes, quality steaks and traditional Sunday roasts, alongside an extensive wine list and a distinctly relaxed neighbourhood atmosphere.
The new restaurant will have around 70 seats indoors, with plans for an outdoor terrace accommodating up to 50 guests in spring.
Founded by French restaurateur Olivier Cohen, Bordelaise has been bringing French bistro dining to London and the surrounding areas for the past decade. The brand began in Tooting and has since expanded to Ewell and Surbiton. Cohen brings more than 25 years of hospitality experience, including time working in London and Dubai.
“Bordelaise has always been about bringing people together over good food and wine,” says Cohen. “We’re excited to become part of Dalston and create somewhere people return to, whether for steak frites during the week, a leisurely Sunday roast or a glass of wine with friends.”
French classics, steak and a traditional cheese trolley
The menu features a selection of French favourites, with steaks taking centre stage. Diners can choose from onglet for £19, flat iron for £20 or rib-eye for £39.
Other dishes include French onion soup (£9.50), snails (£8), coq au vin (£19.50) and confit duck cassoulet. For dessert, there is apple tarte tatin at £9.
One of the restaurant’s highlights will be its traditional rustic cheese trolley, offering French favourites such as Brillat-Savarin, 24-month-matured Comté, Sainte-Maure, Fourme d’Ambert and Époisses.
There will also be a selection of after-dinner drinks to accompany the cheese, including Armagnac, Port, Sauternes and Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise.
A carefully selected wine list, regular cheese and wine evenings, acoustic music and a piano will help create the atmosphere of a traditional French neighbourhood bistro.
Sunday roasts and weekend brunch
It’s not all about French steakhouse classics. Sunday lunch will feature a choice of roasts served with all the trimmings and dauphinoise potatoes.
Options include rump beef (£22), chicken (£19), duck leg (£23) and a vegetarian roast (£15). For something to share, there will also be côte de bœuf for two at £63.
Weekend brunch will include dishes such as spicy duck confit hash and truffled croque monsieur, with a bottomless brunch option also available.
Weekly food and drink deals
There will be plenty of offers throughout the week, too:
- Tuesday: Two-for-one steaks at menu prices, with each guest required to order a beverage.
- Wednesday: 1kg Dorset mussels with beef dripping fries for £16.
- Thursday: Six oysters for £21, served with two complimentary glasses of Crémant.
- Weekday lunch: A plat du jour for £14, two courses for £19 or three courses for £24.
- Weekends: Bottomless brunch and Sunday roasts from £15.
Two-for-one steaks to celebrate the opening
To mark its arrival in Dalston, Bordelaise will offer two-for-one steaks during its first three days, from 5 to 7 January 2027.
The restaurant is located at Thomas Tower, Dalston Square, just next to Dalston Junction Overground station.
Opening hours:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday to Friday: 12pm–10pm
- Saturday: 10am–11pm
- Sunday: 10am–9pm
For more information, menus and reservations, visit bordelaise.co.uk.
Menus and prices are subject to confirmation. Offer terms apply. A discretionary service charge of 12.5% applies.