Best restaurants in Mayfair

Berenjak

A restaurant that always delivers with consistently excellent food. Persian cuisine that truly earns the hype, especially the hummus. Beautiful dining room with excellent Persian classics like silky black chickpea hummus and chicken Olivieh, plus creative new dishes like tahdig with ox cheek curry and double lamb chops with charred Iranian spices. Bigger and more comfortable than its sibling restaurants, making equally delicious Persian food. The feasting is exceptional with koobideh that will live in your head forever. This Persian restaurant has significantly elevated its glamorous ambiance and dining experience.

Sale e Pepe

A decades-old Roman institution that perfected the art of elegant Italian dining now showcases its seafood mastery from within The Langham, trading nostalgic charm for polished luxury. Expect pristine carpaccios, charred octopus, and towering plateaux of langoustines and oysters—the kind of refined coastal cooking that justifies white tablecloths and serious prices.

DakaDaka

Charred British meats and vegetables meet Georgian spice at this fire-powered kitchen, backed by a sommelier's expertly chosen Georgian wine list that charts centuries of winemaking tradition. The rowdy, high-energy dining room channels a Tbilisi dive bar—all live flames, loud traditional music, and the kind of atmosphere that demands you stay late and eat more.

Gymkhana

Gymkhana elevates Indian cuisine to fine dining heights with showstopping grilled lamb chops that rival London's best, all served in a glamorous setting that channels high society elegance. At £700 per person, it's a luxurious indulgence for those seeking curry's most refined interpretation.

Claridge's

An iconic institution where culinary excellence is woven into every detail, offering the kind of refined dining experience that shaped a generation of chefs. The sophisticated bar culture here—anchored by signature cocktails like the Hugo spritz—provides the perfect sophisticated counterpoint to impeccable food.

Fonda

Fonda delivers regionally authentic Mexican cooking with such precision that each dish demands to be savored, backed by staff who genuinely understand their ingredients and know how to guide you through the menu. While execution is generally stellar, it's worth approaching with curiosity—the kitchen doesn't always hit the same mark across every offering.

Maza

Greek cooking stripped of pretence but never of refinement—expect boldly flavoured classics like souvlaki alongside unexpected luxuries like sea urchin pasta, all set to an 80s soundtrack in elegant dark wood surroundings. Punchy tzatziki, burnt butter ice cream, and an impressive wine list make this Mayfair spot equally suited to casual indulgence or marking something special.

The Ritz

The Wolseley

A glamorous all-day brasserie that executes classic British comfort food with surprising refinement, from silky pies to cream slices that rival nostalgic childhood memories. The polished, elegant setting near Monument makes it an ideal spot for everything from breakfast to late dinner, where traditional dishes arrive with a modern flourish.