Restaurants in Mayfair

Dorchester
Oriental

Restaurant Oriental Renowned as London’s most expensive Chinese restaurant, the Oriental is also the capital’s only Michelin-starred. A lavish restaurant decorated in Indian, Thai and Chinese styles where the food is served without the artificial addition of MSG – pure flavour, pure class. Book in advance.
The Dorchester, Park Lane, W1
Tel. 020 7629 8888

Le Gavroche
French

A word of warning: fantastic food, fabulous décor and fastidious staff, but sky-high prices to match. If you’ve got the means, make the most of it and sample the delights of Michel Roux’s culinary wizardry. The wine list is renowned as the most extensive (and expensive) in the capital, but you can’t put a price on perfection!
43 Upper Brook Street, W1
Tel. 020 7408 0881

The Hard Rock Café
American

Fast, furious and fun this is the original outpost of the worldwide chain. They’ve been queuing to get a slice of the action since 1971 at the world’s most successful themed diner. Amidst the rock memorabilia, get your teeth into a ‘pig sandwich’, onion rings or even a Veggie burger. All-American food in all-American portions!
150 Old Park Lane, W1
Tel. 020 7629 0382

The Mirabelle
French

A favourite with pursuers of haute cuisine, The Mirabelle serves beautifully presented food in stylish surroundings. Since Marco Pierre White added his touch in the late 1990s, this place has earned its reputation as one of the most popular restaurants in the capital. The omelette ‘Arnold Bennett’ is a hit. The wine list pricey but extensive.
56 Curzon Street, W1
Tel. 020 7499 4636

Nobu
Japanese

Part owned by Robert de Niro, with an ultra swish New York counterpart, Nobu occupies the minimalist and elegant surrounds of the Metropolitan Hotel. A firm favourite with the music, media and fashion crowd it’s worth trying to get a table. The food, a fusion of Japanese and South American, is innovative and flavoursome. Pricey, but a great experience nonetheless.
19 Old Park Lane, W1
Tel. 020 7447 4747

The Square
Modern European

Philip Howard’s celebrated Mayfair dining room serves sophisticated and well presented food from around the globe in the modern environs of his Michelin starred success. An elegant and contemporary restaurant, the prices reflect the quality of the outstanding cuisine. The special set lunch menu offers excellent value.
6-10 Bruton Street, W1
Tel. 020 7795 7100