Best restaurants in Mayfair

Not even a disastrous fire could extinguish the glow of celeb favourite Gymkhana, which has reopened with an updated dining room. Everything is excellent, but we highly encourage making a beeline for the celebrated game dishes.

Chef Yoshinori Ishii is known for his attention to detail and his dedication pays off at this extraordinary zen-like Japanese bolthole. The beauty and flavour of his creations are rivalled only by the adventurous cocktails.

Make your way up the spiral staircase of Sabor to find El Asador, a relaxed dining room with exposed bricks and long wooden tables overlooking an open kitchen. Dishes are cooked in a traditional wood fired oven and large copper pans to offers guests an authentic Galician experience.

One of London's finest omakase experiences, come to Taku with hours to spare and plenty of space for ultra-lux Japanese ingredients. The atmosphere here in this gastro-temple is one of hushed reverence - one for serious foodies. 

Yannick Alleno, the holder of 17 Michelin stars across 17 international restaurants, brings his exemplary cooking to the Four Seasons hotel in Mayfair. Grab a seat at the counter to watch the team of talented chefs prepare the likes of langoustine tart with caviar in front of you.

Unashamedly plush and polished, Scott’s is old-school Mayfair at its best. Take your pick of lobsters, oysters and crabs from the ostentatious central seafood bar, and don’t forget to explore the extensive Champagne list either.

A riot of colour, this is a very Piccadilly take on Peruvian cuisine - think top-notch ingredients and endless Pisco Sours. For the full experience, join Coya’s raucous brunch parties, where table dancing is practically encouraged.

A reminder of just how good Indian cuisine can be in the right hands, Jamavar impresses with its wood-panelled dining room and line-up of regionally inspired dishes where there’s hardly a dud to be found.

Samyukta Nair who is behind both Mayfair’s Jamavar and Bombay Bustle has opened MiMi Mei Fair, a fine dining Chinese restaurant that's up there with the likes of Hakkasan and Park Chinois. 

The revamped dining room has swapped out dark wood for pastel pinks, but you can still expect haute cuisine at Helene Darroze's London flagship. For an extra special treat, reserve the pink marble chef’s table.

Not all the best restaurants in Mayfair are fancy! This welcoming pub and Mayfair institution has been serving up British classics (including grass-fed beef cooked over a grill) and local ales to punters since 1952.

Formal, but never fussy, Corrigan’s has made a name for itself with its unwaveringly polished service and some of the best game dishes you can find. It’s no surprise the restaurant has endured so long.

Dine like the French at this cosy haunt, tucked behind Claridge’s. The likes of snails in garlic butter and French onion tart set the tone, served alongside an exclusively Gallic wine list and fine Champagnes.

With the party-centric Berkeley Street outpost signing off, you can still get your Nobu fix in this quieter corner of Mayfair. Expect minimalist interiors, masterful Japanese fare and some rather charming views of Hyde Park.

There’s no denying Amazonico is a hit with the Instagram set, but there is substance to this cousin of the Madrid original. The South American dishes are consistently good and service is extra attentive too.

Elevating traditional Indian flavours with modern cooking techniques, the menu at this swish Mayfair restaurant features a selection of tasty chaat dishes and grills perfect for sharing. Book here for contemporary, approachable food that pushes boundaries and uses the best seasonal ingredients. 

Since Adam Byatt took the reigns at this storied Mayfair hotel, the restaurant has gone from strength to strength. Come here for conscientious, classic British cooking in a staunchly old-school wood-panelled dining room. 

Jason Atherton decided it was time to bring Pollen Street Social to a close in 2024, replacing it with Mary's - a NYC-inspired grillhouse, albeit with the same touch of class that made Pollen Street special. A huge menu includes lots of excellent small plates and plenty of charcoal grilled meat and fish.

Three Michelin stars means expectations are high at this Dorchester haunt, but they are always met. The dining room’s serene atmosphere is matched by a menu that's deeply thoughtful, but free of fuss or gimmicks.

Championing sustainability and low waste cooking, Apricity uses produce from small-scale farmers, locally foraged ingredients and low intervention wines to continue its mission towards sustainable dining. As for the décor? Rustic walls and a natural feel gel perfectly with the general ethos of this restaurant.

A short blip in 2020 when it had to close its doors due to the pandemic hasn't made Langan's any less fabulous. Many an A-lister has partied at this iconic restaurant and bar over the years, and its legendary status is still very much intact. 

The top floor of this three-pronged concept from Ollie Dabbous offers widely spaced tables and enticing views of Green Park. Expect a tasting menu which intrigues and excites, but is best reserved for ultra-special occasions.

A wide spectrum pan-Asian menu meets a surprising amount of fun at the signature restaurant in the new Mandarin Oriental Mayfair. This is chef Akira Back's first restaurant in the UK and you're liable to see him doing rounds of the dining room from time to time. The food is good but also worth a visit for the magnificent triple height dining room and gorgeous murals and marble staircase. 

This opulent take on a 1930s Shanghai speakeasy is built for big-ticket, special occasion dining - perfect for the Mayfair crowd, then. From the menu of decadent dim sum, try Wagyu beef gyoza and truffle dumplings.

Bringing a relaxed Spanish café vibe to this fast-paced part of town, José Pizarro at the Royal Academy of Arts offers authentic Spanish tapas and pintxos for those looking to unwind and indulge in a taste of the Mediterranean. 

This four-storey restaurant on Bruton Place is the epitome of luxury fine dining in London. The beauty is in the details, from carefully installed lighting to a temperature-controlled bread cabinet, while head chef Larry Jayasekara's finely-tuned cooking is some of the best in the capital.

Assuming you’ve not been living under a rock, you’ve probably already heard of Mount St Restaurant’s signature dish: the lobster pie. Oozing opulence across every element, expect extravagant décor too, from gold rimmed tables to intricate mosaic flooring. 

Stylish and seductive, Hakkasan continues to win over diners with its intoxicating brand of moody interiors, best-in-class dim sum and premium sakes. Impress your beau on date night by ordering the signature Peking duck.

This omakase counter experience from Shinji Kanesaka has travelled from Tokyo to London, and you can find it inside the five-star 45 Park Lane Hotel. It's the most expensive set menu in the UK at the time of writing, at £420 per person. 

Life-affirming hospitality comes as standard at Richard Corrigan operations and things are no different at Bentley’s. Shuck oysters to your heart’s content in the basement or head to the upstair’s grill for excellent Irish steaks.

Boasting three Michelin stars, this corner of pleasure palace Sketch is a love letter to gastronomic excess, with the highly-stylised menu of indulgent fare matched only by the plush jewel tones of the dining room.

Atul Kochhar’s winning new restaurant that trades in the little-known food of the Seven Sister States, which border China, Tibet and Burma. Delicious and much more approachable than what we’re used to from Kochhar. Charming, well-informed service.  

Traditional Indian cooking is given contemporary flair at the Michelin-starred Benares. Delhi-born Executive Chef Sameer Taneja creates an impressive menu sourcing some of Britain's finest local ingredients, marrying together with spices from the subcontinent.

Angela Hartnett's flagship restaurant, Murano offers Mayfair dining at its very best. The Brit-Italian menu and extensive wine list continues to thrill diners, while the set lunch is something of a steal in this postcode.

Forget all of the cliches of Spanish food and embrace Sabor’s authentic brand of tapas that you won’t find anywhere else in the UK. Counter dining overlooking an open chef’s kitchen adds to the fun.

Koyn likes to honour tradition, with Chef Rhys Cattermoul showcasing Japanese cuisine through umami flavours and responsibly sourced ingredients. Guests are welcomed by dark and moody interiors, while wooden panelling offers a nod to traditional Japanese design.

A second restaurant from KOL chef Santiago Lastra, which delves further into some more traditional Mexican techniques, albeit whilst sticking to his rule of using exclusively British ingredients. Fonda is home to the finest Baja fish taco in London, and an impressive cocktail programme centred around tequila and mezcal. 

Boasting an opulence that’s hard to come by these days, China Tang’s art-deco interiors and accomplished dim sum have helped it to become something of an institution; supermodel Kate Moss even hosted her 40th here.

Tom Sellers has an immaculate reputation when it comes to restaurants, and his third site Dovetale is no different. Focusing on sustainability and seasonality, this ethos can be seen throughout the food and decor - oh and don’t miss the knickerbocker glory for pud, it’s made on a retro ice cream cart.