The 8 Top Restaurants In Mayfair You Must Try In 2023

If you’re eating out in London and you’re looking for an extra special experience, Mayfair restaurants are your best bet. Only the best restaurants make it into this exclusive, highly competitive area—meaning wherever you end up, you’re in for a treat. 

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Combining classic elegance with exciting new recipes, we’ve put together a list of the best restaurants in the area. Spanning from Indian cuisine to the highest-quality tinned fish, there’s something for everyone. 

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1. Ruya London

If you’re looking for one of the trendiest spots in one of London’s trendiest areas, Ruya might just be the one for you. In Turkish, ‘Ruya’ translates to ‘dream’ or ‘vision,’ and we can see why. 

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With its stunning interior decor, view of the open kitchen, and lively atmosphere, it’s a rarity in Mayfair as a restaurant where you can really relax—in a luxurious setting. From live music to award-winning cocktails, Ruya offers a dream-like experience from start to finish. 

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With the setting aside, Ruya’s Anatolian-inspired menu takes traditional Turkish food and adds a twist. With internationally-acclaimed executive chef Colin Clague at the helm, you’re in good hands. There are dozens of small sharing plates to choose from, and with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options there’s something for everyone.

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Opening hours 

Monday: Closed

Tuesday and Wednesday: 17:30 - 21:30

Thursday: 12:30 - 15:00 / 17:30 - 21:30

Friday and Saturday: 12:30 - 15:00 / 17:30 - 22:00

Sunday: 17:30 - 21:00

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💡Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl
Monday: Closed
Tuesday and Wednesday: 17:30 - 21:15
Thursday: 12:30 - 14:45 / 17:30 - 21:15
Friday and Saturday: 12:30 - 14:45 / 17:30 - 21:45
Sunday: 17:30 - 20:15

Facilities

• Air-conditioning
• Bar
• Birthday catering
• Disabled access
• Private rooms
• Toilets
• Wheelchair accessible

Menu 

Check out their food menu here 

Address

📍30 Upper Grosvenor Street, London W1K 7PH 

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2. Saltie Girl London

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You may have heard of Tube Girl (London’s hottest new TikTok trend), but have you heard of Saltie Girl? The restaurant’s owners say its name derives from an old Maine colloquial term for ‘mermaid’, but we think they’ve just got their finger on the TikTok pulse. 

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Based in Boston, Saltie Girl is (you guessed it!) a seafood-oriented restaurant chain, specialising in high-end tinned fish. With over 100 kinds available on their ‘Tin List’, from Portuguese smoked sardines to English cuttlefish, it’s the chance to try something new in a gloriously sea-themed dining room. 

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In addition to the tins, the oyster bar comes highly recommended, as do the torched mackerel and lobster rolls. When it comes to drinks, there’s a strong array of biodynamic wines and appealing cocktails on offer. Their extensive wine list even has its own Instagram page! Recommended in the 2023 Michelin Guide, Saltie Girl is one of the very best restaurants you don’t want to miss. 

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Opening hours 

Monday to Saturday: 12:00 - 00:00 

Sunday: 11:00 - 17:00

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💡Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl
Monday to Saturday: 12:00 - 21:45
Sunday: 11:00 - 15:45

Facilities

• Air-conditioning
• Bar
• Birthday catering
• Child-friendly 
• Disabled access
• Hen 
• Outdoor terrace
• Private rooms
• Spanish-spoken 
• Stag
• Toilets
• Wheelchair accessible
• Wheelchair accessible toilet
• Wifi

Menu 

Have a scroll through Saltie Girl’s tins (and much more!) here. 

Address

📍15 North Audley Street, Mayfair London W1

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3. Burger & Lobster

Since 2011, Burger & Lobster has taken London by storm. It’s exactly what it says on the tin (no tinned fish here, though). Their menu focuses on two dishes, and makes them the absolute best they can be. Any idea what these might be? 

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It might be a high-end restaurant in the heart of Mayfair, but at Burger & Lobster you’re encouraged to eat with your hands, cracking lobster claws and tucking into burgers. From Drag Brunches to National Lobster Day, Burger & Lobster never misses an opportunity to celebrate, with special offers and set menus. 

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With nine locations across Central London, Burger & Lobster is one of the most talked-about restaurants in the city. Simplicity at its core, this is for those seeking both quality and quantity. For any veggies—don’t worry, there are several plant-based options. 

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Opening hours 

Monday to Thursday: 12:00 - 22:00

Friday and Saturday: 12:00 - 23:00

Sunday: 12:00 - 22:30

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💡 Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl
Monday to Thursday: 12:00 - 21:30
Friday and Saturday: 12:00 - 22:30
Sunday: 12:00 - 22:30

Facilities

• Air-conditioning
• Bar
• Toilets
• Wifi

Menu 

From its Shellfish Bar to the Burger section, there’s plenty to browse in the Mayfair menu. 

Address

📍29 Clarges Street Mayfair London W1J 7EF

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4. Sparrow Italia

Approaching its one-year anniversary in Mayfair, this downtown LA export is turning heads in London. Labelled by Tatler as a ‘social hotspot’, it’s a popular, modern restaurant combining classic Mayfair elegance with a rustic Mediterranean vibe. 

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At Sparrow they encourage sharing—in order to try as much as possible. From Cornish oysters to truffle pizza to Wagyu carpaccio, they take traditional Italian food and give it an innovative twist. Sparrow definitely holds some Mayfair prices, but the rave reviews suggest that the food is worth its weight in gold (or maybe truffles).  

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Opening hours 

Monday to Friday: 12:00 - 15:00 / 18:00 - 23:00 

Saturday: 18:00 - 23:00

Sunday: 12:00 - 15:30 / 18:00 - 22:00

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💡Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl
Monday to Thursday: 12:00 - 14:45 / 18:00 - 22:15
Friday: 12:00 - 14:45 / 18:00 - 22:30
Saturday: 18:00 - 22:30

Facilities

• Air-conditioning
• Bar
• Private rooms
• Rooftop terrace
• Toilets
• Wifi

Menu 

Have a sweep of Sparrow’s mouth-watering menu here. 

Address

📍1-3 Avery Row, London W1K 4AJ 

5. Les 110 de Taillevent

It might come as no surprise to find out that Les 110 de Taillevent is French—specifically, a French fine-wine restaurant in central Mayfair. Offering a wine list of 110 wines (shocker) by the glass, Les 110 offers both ‘A la carte’ and tasting menus. 

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In addition to their dining hours listed below, Les 110 offers a ‘Wine Time’ window from 3-6pm, where you can visit for a wine-bar experience. With their sister restaurant in Paris, Les 110 de Taillevent is a truly classy taste of France, without leaving Central London. From their award-winning Lobster Spelt Risotto to their highly-acclaimed Pink Lady Apple Tart Tatin, it’s a brilliant opportunity to eat extremely well, while sampling a wine list of 2000+ bottles. It’s not a wine cellar you come across every day! 

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 Opening hours 

Monday to Saturday: 12:00 - 14:30 / 18:00 - 22:30 

💡Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl
Monday to Saturday: 12:00 - 13:45 / 18:00 - 21:45

Facilities

• Air-conditioning
• Bar
• Disabled access
• French-spoken 
• Outdoor terrace
• Private rooms
• Toilets
• Wheelchair accessible 
• Wheelchair accessible toilet
• Wifi

Menu 

Take a look at Les 110 de Taillevent’s menu here. 

Address

📍16 Cavendish Square, London W1G 9DD

6. Park Chinois

With a dining room aesthetic that takes inspiration from 1930s Shanghai, Park Chinois is a stylish hotspot just off Berkeley Square. It takes Chinese food to a whole new level, with two dining options: immersive dining at Club Chinois, or more traditional dining at the Salon de Chine. 

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While the Salon de Chine offers a fine dining experience in an elegant setting, Club Chinois is an underground hideaway with ‘superclub entertainment’ involving acrobatics, cabaret and performers. 

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The experiences are not to miss, but the food is obviously the main event. From dim sum with a twist to truffle rice and grilled black cod, there’s no shortage of choice on the Park Chinois menu, a staple of the Mayfair restaurant scene. 

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Opening hours 

Monday to Saturday: 12:00 - 15:00 / 18:00 - 2:00

Sunday: 12:00 - 15:00 / 18:00 - 00:00 

💡Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl
Monday to Sunday: 12:00 - 14:45

Facilities

• Air-conditioning
• Bar
• Child-friendly
• Chinese-spoken 
• Disabled access
• Private rooms
• Toilets
• Wheelchair accessible 
• Wheelchair accessible toilet
• Wifi

Menu 

Check out Park Chinois’ impressive menu here. 

Address

📍17 Berkeley Street, London W1K 8EA

7. 20 Berkeley

They might be nextdoor neighbours, but 20 Berkeley and Park Chinois could not be further apart, vibewise. If it’s sophisticated ingredient-led British food you’re looking for (no, we don’t mean a full English), 20 Berkeley is an excellent choice. It’s a celebration of British skill, seasonal produce, and craftsmanship in the heart of Mayfair—where the divide between London city and countryside once sat. 

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Set in a classic English manor house, 20 Berkeley is a timeless restaurant offering dishes like Cornish squid, Dorset snails, Herdwick lamb, and Shropshire pork. It’s English food at its best, set in a Georgian-era aesthetic with multiple intimate dining areas. Their cocktail bar is called The Nipperkin, celebrating British flavours and classic mixology. For a classy evening in a beautiful setting, 20 Berkeley hits top spot. 

⭐️Top tip! The Berkeley has a more formal dining room, requiring smart dress. 

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Opening hours 

Monday to Thursday: 12:00 - 14:30 / 18:00 - 21:30

Friday and Saturday: 12:00 - 14:30 / 18:00 - 22:00

Sunday: Closed

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💡Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl
Monday to Saturday: 12:00 - 23:30‍

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Facilities

• Air-conditioning
• Bar
• Disabled access
• Private rooms
• Toilets 
• Wheelchair accessible 
• Wheelchair accessible toilet 
• Wifi 

Menu 

Have a look at the 20 Berkeley menu here. 

Address

📍20 Berkeley Street, London W1K 8EE

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8. Benares

Think high-end Indian cuisine, think Benares. A flagship restaurant led by internationally-acclaimed, Michelin-starred chef Sameer Taneja Benares offers some of the finest Indian food in London. Combining meticulously-sourced British ingredients with a modern, innovative Indian menu, Benares is ranked among the top Indian restaurants in the UK. 

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Whether you’re feeling a tasting menu or a set lunch menu, there’s a vast array of dishes to choose from, from Chicken Tikka Pie to Green Chilli Sorbet. It’s a big, bold, and unique London restaurant—with an excellent cocktail bar on offer. 

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Opening hours 

Monday to Saturday: 12:00 - 14:30 / 17:30 - 22:30 

Sunday: 18:00 - 21:30

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💡Available for last-minute bookings on Ambl
Monday to Wednesday: 12:00 - 14:15 / 17:30 - 20:45
Thursday to Saturday: 12:00 - 14:15
Sunday: 18:00 - 20:45

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Facilities

• Air-conditioning
• Bar
• Private rooms
• Toilets
• Wheelchair accessible
• Wheelchair accessible toilet

Menu 

Check out the menu at Benares here. 

Address

📍12a Berkeley Square, London W1J 6BS

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Find and make last-minute plans with Ambl

Well, if you’re not starving after reading that list, you’re in the wrong place. Mayfair is the crown jewel of London’s haute cuisine scene, and there is a vast amount of choice when it comes to finding the right restaurant, whether it’s for a celebration or just because. 

The thing with celebrations is that they’re often pretty spontaneous, and a ‘just because’ meal out happens, well, any time. If you’re a non-planner, Ambl can help you out. 

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Ambl is where reservations meet spontaneity—so you’re always in the right place at the right time. Simply download the app, make a booking, and show up.

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