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Updated Febraury 2024
The latest updated list of Michelin Starred restaurants in Mayfair, the good news is that we welcome three newcomers to the list but the sad news is that Michel Roux’s Gavroche has now closed—also good news for Gymkhana as they have earned an additional star.
Mayfair now boasts a total of 19 Michelin-starred restaurants.
Introduction
When you consider how small an area Mayfair is, it’s incredible that it hosts no less than 16 Michelin-starred restaurants. Just so you know, I have listed them below; in the future, the Mayfair Foodie, we will dive into each restaurant in more detail. But looking at the list, you can see that some of the world’s best Chefs ply their trade in Mayfair.
Household names like Michel Roux Jnr, Helene Darroze, and Alain Ducasse have their restaurants in Mayfair. Also, the diverse range of cuisine is incredible, something to tickle everyone’s taste buds.
It’s also worth mentioning that Mayfair is also home to many other incredible restaurants. There is something for everybody, from fantastic Traditional Fish and chips to cuisines from every corner of the world to some of the most iconic & famous restaurants in London. Mayfair is a foodie’s paradise.
Restaurants with 3 Michelin Stars in Mayfair
1 Helene Darroze
Helene Darroze
The Connaught
Carlos Place
W1K 2AL
Cuisine French
Helene Darroze opened at The Connaught in 2008 and quickly earned critical acclaim for her innovative approach to French cuisine. The restaurant was awarded its first Michelin star in 2009, followed by a second in 2011.
Darroze’s upbringing inspires the menu at Hélène Darroze at The Connaught in southwestern France, and it features an array of seasonal ingredients sourced from artisanal producers.
2 Alain Ducasse
Alain Ducasse
The Dorchester
53 Park Lane
W1K 1QA
Cuisine French
Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester has been awarded three Michelin stars, the highest possible rating in the Michelin Guide, as well as numerous other awards and accolades. The restaurant is considered one of the finest dining experiences in London, and it has become a must-visit destination for foodies and gastronomes worldwide.
The restaurant features an elegant dining room with a contemporary design and a stunning view of Hyde Park
3 sketch, London
sketch London was born from a creative friendship between Mazouz and French chef Pierre Gagnaire. Together, they opened the space as a destination for experimentation, taking over a 1779 building designed by James Wyatt in 2003
The 3-star restaurant serves tasting menus only, and the food is every bit as ambitious as the famous sketch decor, which is like no other in London or possibly the world. It also probably has the unique distinction of having the most talked about toilets in any restaurant. The egg-shaped pods really need to be seen.
Sketch
9 Conduit St
W1S 2XG
Cuisine New French
Head Chef Pierre Gagnaire
Restaurant with 2 Michelin Star in Mayfair
4 Gymkhana
Awarded a well deserved 2nd Star Febraury 2024.
Opened in 2013, Gymkhana serves contemporary Indian cuisine using seasonal British ingredients with a strong focus on the tandoori oven and chatpatta-sharing dishes. Gymkhana opened in 2013
W1S 4JH
42 Albemarle Street
Cuisine Indian
Restaurants with 1 Michelin Stars in Mayfair
5 Hide
Hide is a restaurant and bar by Hedonism Wines and Ollie Dabbous. Set over three floors, flooded with natural daylight and enjoying stunning views across Green Park
Hide proudly boasts the most extensive European wine list, as you would expect from the team at Hedonism wines. A little-known fact is that if you struggle to find the wine of choice on the wine list (which is unlikely as there are over 800 bottles in the wine cellar), you can also access the wines in the Hedonism store. They will be brought over from the short walk from Davies Street to the Piccadilly restaurant, which I call service.
Hide
80 Piccadilly
W1J 7NB
Cuisine Modern European
Head Chef Ollie Dabbous
6 Hakkasan
Hakkasan Mayfair
17 Bruton Street
W1J 6QB
Cuisine Chinese
The menu is a modern interpretation of authentic Cantonese cuisine, using the finest ingredients and expert techniques to create timeless yet innovative signature dishes. Hakkasan Mayfair gained a Michelin star in 2011.
7 Benares
Around the corner from Hakkasan is Benares. Formerly owned by Atul Kochhar, it won its first Michelin star at Benares in 2007.
The restaurant serves fine dining modern Indian cuisine using the finest British ingredients.
Benares
Berkeley Square
W1J 6BS
Cuisine Indian
Head Chef Sameer Taneja
8 Pollen Street Social
A contemporary bistro offering relaxed fine dining in Mayfair; the menu emphasizes fresh British seasonal produce.
Built on the success of Pollen Street owner & Chef Jason Atherton, has now built a small empire of restaurants & pubs across the globe.
8-10 Pollen St
W1S 1NQ
Cuisine Modern European
Head Chef Jason Atherton
9 Kai Mayfair
Kai Mayfair
Kai’s big claim is that it ‘liberates’ Chinese cooking, delivering what some fans regard as the best “fusion food” of its kind in London. Kai opened in 1993 and has held its Michelin star for over ten years.
65 South Audley Street
W1K 2QU
Cuisine Chinese
10 Murano
20 Queen Street
W1J5PP
Cuisine Northern Italian
Head Chef Angela Hartnett
Murano is the home of renowned chef Angela Hartnett. The cuisine is modern European, with a strong Italian influence reflecting Angela’s heritage in Italy. The menu is flexible, where guests can choose anything from 1 course to their tasting menu.
11 Sabor
35-37 Hedden Street
W1B 4BR
Cuisine Spanish
Head Chef Nieves Barraghan Mohacho
Sabor, meaning flavour in Spanish, reflects the restaurant’s focus on capturing the taste of Spain, from the use of traditional ingredients and cooking methods, with a relaxed approach to dining. Head chef Nieves grew up in the north of Spain, but she showcases food from all regions of the country.
12 Umu
Umu
14-16 Bruton Place
W1J 6LX
Cuisine Japenese
Michelin-starred Japanese cuisine, Umu prides itself on the provenance and integrity of ingredients used to create innovative Kyoto-influenced dishes.
13 Veeraswamy
London’s oldest surviving Indian restaurant may have opened in 1926, but it’s always full of life. The traditionally attired doorman sets the tone for the restaurant, which is decorated in a subtle yet colourful style with a 1920s theme. The menu features dishes from many regions across India, using local chefs from each region to replicate the taste. Also, Veeraswamy uses local British ingredients to add subtle flavour combinations to established dishes. There is no doubt that although it is a very well-established restaurant, the menu is pushing the boundaries in showcasing the very best Indian cookery in the heart of Mayfair.
The Hyderabadi lamb biryani has been on the menu since opening day & you can look forward to seasonal changes on the menu.
Please take a look at our review of Veeraswamy
99-101 Regent Street (entrance on Swallow Street)
W1B 4RS
Cuisine Indian
14 Jamavar
8 Mount Street
W1K 3NF
Cuisine Pan Indian
Head Chef Surender Mohan
The final Indian restaurant in Mayfair with a Michelin Star, Indian food lovers are spoiled for choice in this part of the world.
The menu at Jamavar takes influences from all parts of India, with a slight bias towards the north. It also showcases dishes that would have been featured in the Indian royal kitchens. Instead of starters, there’s an extensive selection of small plates.
15 The Ritz restaurant
Last but not least is the Ritz. The restaurant’s sparkling chandeliers, towering marble columns, and soaring floor-to-ceiling windows are probably what you would expect & you won’t be disappointed.
The food is Modern European, however, using the very best British ingredients sourced from all corners of the UK.
150 Piccadilly
W1J 9BR
Cuisine Modern European
Head Chef Spencer Metzger
16 Taku
Indulge in a 16-seater omakase experience by Chef Takuya Watanabe at Taku, following his successful tenure at Jin restaurant in Paris.
Taku
36 Albemarle Street. London, W1S 4JE
New winners 2024
17 Sushi Kaneska
Located in a hidden venue within the 42 Park Lane Hotel, Sushi Kanesaka offers a 9-seat, 18-course omakase menu dedicated to the “art of perfection” in Mayfair.
Sushi Janeska
45 Park Ln, London W1K 1PN
18 Humo Mayfair
Elevating open-fire cooking to new heights, this restaurant in Mayfair eschews gas and electricity, utilising every aspect of the fire for its culinary creations.
Humo Mayfair
12 St George St, London W1S 2FB
19 Pavyllon Mayfair
Visit the Four Seasons in Mayfair to savour Yannick Alléno’s modern French cuisine with international influences at Pavyllon.
Pavyllon Mayfair
Hamilton Pl, London W1J 7DR
So that’s the complete list of Michelin-starred restaurants in Mayfair & what a list. With so many cuisines worldwide, I cannot think of a better place to sample some of the best food in the UK, if not Europe.
If you want to eat in any of the restaurants, booking is essential; they get very busy.
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