Guide to the best restaurants in Mayfair

This small Indian restaurant, on a quiet street around the corner from the hustle and bustle of busy Oxford street, serves a menu of sensational Indian dishes. Highlights include grilled Lahore chicken in a cashew and yoghurt whey sauce and Orkney scallop in a tangy lemonade dressing. Perch at the counter or take a seat at one of the few tables, it’s pretty no-frills, but you’ll want to return thanks to the food.

This mega restaurant in Mayfair is a joint venture by Hedonism Wines and Michelin-starred chef Ollie Dabbous. The interior is decked out in wood with contrasting white stone and a standout, rickety-style spiral staircase. The restaurant is split across three floors, the top floor is Above at Hide, serving an à la carte and tasting menu; the middle floor Hide serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with seasonal produce; and the lower floor is the aptly-named bar, Below, offering a range of tempting cocktails.

Coya Mayfair is one to bookmark for an extra special occasion, especially if you’re into Peruvian or Asian fusion cuisine. It maxes out on luxury, with an over-the-top Golden Inca interior and dishes that look more like works of art than edible food. They might serve the best guacamole in the city alongside a range of ceviche dishes, tacos and meat and fish plates, all presented as though designed to be immediately uploaded to Instagram.

The menu at Kitty Fisher’s is all about contemporary British dishes that sound simple yet leave a lingering thought long after you’ve gone. Pick from a refined menu of dishes like whole grilled lemon sole with grapefruit, brown butter and clams and potted chicken parfait with apple compote. Desserts don’t go by halves here either; there's everything from lemon and thyme sorbet to chocolate ganache with sourdough ice cream. The interior is fancy and what you’d expect from a Mayfair establishment, with red velvet seats and wood panelling.

The Wolseley is one of London's most respected all-day café and restaurants next to the esteemed Ritz. It's set inside a 1920s car showroom with sleek marble floors and leather banquettes. They're mostly known for their breakfasts, from stacks of pancakes and pastries to classic English spreads and specials like devilled lamb kidneys.

Delfino has been serving hungry Londoners in Mayfair since it opened in 1953. It's all about the food here; forget any fancy decor, take a seat and pick from the menu of revisited Italian dishes made with produce from Italian suppliers and importers. Crispy saffron risotto balls with melted mozzarella, traditional baked beef lasagne and more than 20 pizzas are just a handful of the menu highlights. Make sure you leave enough room for their classic tiramisu.

There's a reason Sabor on Heddon Street has one Michelin Star. The food here is excellent, featuring dishes inspired by the whole of Spain, from the tapas bars of Andalucía and the asadors of Castile to the seafood restaurants of Galicia. The restaurant is separated into different areas, downstairs for countertop dining and drinks and upstairs is the El Asador area, which features a more formal menu. Highlights include the suckling pig, confit rabbit shoulder and seafood rice.

You've probably seen pictures of the iconic multicoloured egg-shaped toilets at Sketch posted all over your Instagram feed. This legendary London establishment is housed in a stunning 18th-century townhouse and is a top destination for food, drinks, music and art. The space is fuelled by art, with each of the four restaurants featuring their own design and accompanying menu. Their afternoon tea is a luxury affair made up of an assortment of sweet and savoury snacks. The Gallery and The Lecture Room and Library are for a traditional fine-dining experience; The Parlour is a patisserie by day and a bar by night, and The Glade is designed specifically for a lunch crowd.

This Michelin-starred spot has everything you might expect from a fine dining restaurant in Mayfair. It was opened by renowned chef Jason Atherton in 2011 and earned its star within just six months of opening. The menu features fancy European-inspired dishes available through a variety of set menus. They focus on nurturing long-term relationships with their suppliers, with ingredients sourced from all over the UK. Enjoy dishes like Lake District lamb and Cornish blue lobster with a signature cocktail or wine from around the world.

Elevated Indian classics are the name of the game at this iconic Mayfair institution. Gymkhana is an upscale restaurant inspired by colonial India's elite members' clubs. The North Indian menus here have made Gymkhana one of the first two Indian restaurants in the UK to receive two Michelin stars. The South Indian fried chicken wings and wild muntjac biriyani are particularly popular.

Bombay Bustle is another spot to add to your never-ending list of Indian restaurants in London. The restaurant's design is inspired by India's first-class railway coaches and pays homage to the people and culture in Mumbai. Although the menus are subject to change based on seasonality, menu highlights include paneer butter masala, chicken tikka makhani and slow-cooked lamb biryani.

If you had to describe Park Chinois in just a few words, it would be striking, glamorous and sexy. This restaurant has nailed the over-the-top vibe without actually feeling like it’s too much; think ruby red velvet armchairs, dim lighting and more gold than any of the jewellery stores in a one-mile radius (which is a lot in the W1 postcode region). The menu is indulgent, with dishes like Duck de Chine - duck pancakes which take 72 hours to prepare - and slow-roasted Ibérico pork ribs. Enjoy your dinner on the upper floor in Salon de Chine, then head downstairs to the Wave Bar for a cocktail.

Scott's has long been a legendary Mayfair institution and is one of the oldest restaurants in London. Seafood remains at the centre of the menu, with dishes like yuzu butter scallops served in the shell and sea bass and tuna ceviche served with sweet potato crisps. The restaurant has been around since 1871 and brings sophisticated old-world glamour to the streets of Mayfair.

It's all about the gyoza at this Pan Asian restaurant in W1. But you won't find your bog-standard dumpling fillings, this is Mayfair, after all. You can expect things like wagyu and black pepper and chicken and foie gras. They also serve a menu of grilled plates and fried dishes, like baby squid and miso aubergine. The restaurant is intimate and cosy, with a limited number of outdoor seats for al fresco dining out front.

Apricity is a sustainable, low-waste restaurant in the heart of Mayfair serving a menu of hyper-seasonal dishes using regeneratively farmed meat and fish caught from the British Isles. It's not the cheapest place to dine but you can come away knowing that everyone along the production chain has been paid properly. Plus, most of what you see in the restaurant has been upcycled, like the chairs that have been fashioned from decommissioned Coke bottles.

Anything that Richard Corrigan has had a say in is set to impress, and his legendary Corrigan's Mayfair restaurant lives up to that. The two Michelin-starred chef has cooked for the Queen and has a passion for seasonal food made with ingredients sourced in Britain and Ireland. The menu at Corrigan exudes simplicity and flavour, including British seafood and game, like razor clams and roast grouse. Inside it's ambient, with dim lighting and sleek marble tabletops.

Tokimeite is one of Chef Yoshihiro Murata's award-winning creations, specialising in authentic high-grade wagyu beef provided by Zen-Noh, Japan's agricultural cooperative. He's managed to nab seven Michelin stars throughout his restaurants in Japan, so the menu is certainly something to get excited about. The restaurant is centred around a kitchen counter where chefs prepare and plate up a variety of sushi, sashimi, tempura and seasonal dishes.

The Michelin-starred Ormer Mayfair is an elegant restaurant in the basement of Flemings Hotel, perfect for a date night or intimate dinner. The restaurant holds four AA Rosettes, and the multiple-course tasting menus comprise delicate dishes made with ingredients sourced from around Britain, like honey-glazed pork loin and lobster with coconut, cauliflower and cockles.

Roji is the little sibling of one of London's best Japanese restaurants, Chisou. While Chisou is more traditional, Roji specialises in omakase, a Japanese tasting menu set by the chef each night. The restaurant is tiny, seating just ten people, and everyone gets placed at the counter for an up-close look at the menu of the night being prepared.

Celebs love Ikeda, which you'll probably see for yourself if you visit - there are little notes left by a few dotted around the restaurant. The sushi and sashimi are excellent, all prepared using the highest-quality fish. The space is minimal and relaxed; it'll feel like you're dining in a friend's living room.

You've probably heard of the Ritz, but if not, let's say it's perhaps the most famous hotel in London and maybe one of the most famous in the world. This five-star spot oozes luxury, which continues into the dining options. The afternoon tea is quintessentially British, and the Michelin-starred restaurant serves a lunch and dinner menu of seasonal British dishes. But it's not all about the food; the setting is as grand as you can imagine - picture a dining room from a scene of a renaissance period drama.

Take a trip right to the middle of the rainforest at Amazónico London, a tropical venture by husband and wife restaurateurs Sandro Silva and Marta Seco. The restaurant is decked out with lush foliage and natural materials, transporting hungry diners to Latin America without leaving Mayfair. The menu sways a little from this; though it features Amazonian-inspired fare, the main focus is a unique sushi menu inspired by the Asian communities that live there.

This modern Chinese restaurant specialises in an excellent menu of Cantonese cuisine. Get stuck into a tasting menu where you can explore the flavours of the different regions paired with a selection of wines, champagnes and cocktails from the restaurant bar.

With a reputation like Alain Ducasse's, which includes 13 Michelin stars, you're probably only expecting big things from his Mayfair restaurant, Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester. This three-Michelin-starred restaurant serves contemporary French cuisine paired with flawless service. It's fancy, so you'll want to dress to impress for this one.

Enjoy a sophisticated Chinese meal at China Tang at The Dorchester. It blends contemporary with traditional, featuring Art Deco interiors and classic Chinese decor. The food is indulgent, with dishes like lobster noodles, Peking duck and shiitake mushroom bao buns. If you want drinks, there's a bar serving a long list of champagnes, international wines and signature cocktails.

Koyn is a modern izakaya-style restaurant in Grosvenor Square committed to showcasing Japanese culinary craftsmanship in all its glory. The restaurant is divided into two sections - Magma, a subterranean dining space inspired by the volcanic interior of Mount Fuji, and Midori, which takes inspiration from Japanese zen gardens. The food is centred around a Robata charcoal grill, with plenty of seafood, meat and vegetable dishes available.

This brand-new Armenian restaurant in the fancy W1 postcode brings a unique combination of flavours and dishes to the capital. The menu includes a selection of Armenian and Levantine fusion food, like the cherry kebab with charcoal kebab skewers doused in a signature homemade cherry sauce made with cherries imported from Armenia. Enjoy your food paired with a bottle of Armenian wine. The vibe is slightly romantic, and the space features exposed brickwork, dim lighting and sleek interiors.

Tamarind was the first Indian restaurant in London to be awarded a Michelin star and one of the first in the world. It's set across two floors and exudes elegance, with a menu inspired by the culinary traditions you'll find all over India. The food is centred around the tandoor oven, with thoughtfully-sourced ingredients crafted into dishes like coconut and chilli seabass and tandoori chicken wing lollipops. The wine list features bottles from all over the world, carefully curated by the team at Tamarind.

Get an authentic taste of Argentina at Zoilo in Marylebone, where the menu explores different regions and ingredients from around the country. Menus are seasonal, with dishes like baked Provolone cheese drenched in oregano honey and purple sprouting broccoli with mustard, chilli and mint. Plus, all of the wine served here is sourced strictly from Argentina.

Bocconcino is a high-end Mayfair spot serving classic and modern Italian cuisine and cocktails in a bright, relaxed setting. It's one of the city's most luxurious authentic Italian restaurants, specialising in first-class service and an atmosphere that'll keep you coming back time and time again. The menu comprises a range of antipasti and modern main courses from the diverse regions of Italy, like aubergine parmigiana and wood-fired pizzas in a range of flavours.

This relaxed Japanese restaurant serves a menu of Japanese classics in a casual izakaya style, from udon noodles and tempura to sushi and soft shell crab. It's atmospheric, with sake bottles hanging from the ceiling, and dishes are beautifully presented like little works of art. As expected, thanks to the area, the bll can rack up quickly, but it's well worth every penny.

This glamorous Mayfair Indian spot features fragrant flavours plucked from all over India, like potato tiki, adraki lamb chops and Old Delhi butter chicken. The atmosphere is laid-back and relaxed and the upstairs window seats offer a nice glimpse onto the bustling streets below.

This contemporary Japanese restaurant has earned a legendary reputation in London's sushi scene. They specialise in modern robata cuisine, from sake teriyaki salmon to baby back ribs with cashew nuts. It's a great spot to come for dinner with a few pals or even makes an impressive date spot.

Escape the hustle and bustle of the busy city at this contemporary Kyoto-inspired Michelin star restaurant in Mayfair. Refined Japanese dishes are at the heart of the menu here, with sushi taking centre stage, there's toro tuna belly, seabass, yellowtail, razor clam and more to choose from.

The Guinea Grill is said to be the oldest steakhouse in London and has been serving premium dry-aged beef since the 60s. The restaurant is split across two buildings and includes wood-panelled rooms for private dining. The menu is chock-full of grass-fed British meat, fish caught daily, a range of seasonal sides and a selection of award-winning pies.

Mister Nice is part of Mayfair's extensive roster of sophisticated upscale eateries with a two-storey venue – a bright daylit upstairs area and a more dim, intimate downstairs one. You can enjoy a menu of refined global favourites in either, ranging from burrata and foie gras to burgers, cote de boeuf and more. You can also complement your meal with one of the 16 wines served by glass.

Mano, the popular Brazilian-Japanese fusion hotspot in Mayfair, has relocated from Heddon Street to Mill Street. The ground floor houses the dining area while the lower ground floor features a lounge. With its vibrant restaurant and bar, Mano offers a complete dining experience, allowing guests to start their evening with a meal and drinks before hitting the dance floor or heading to nearby nightclubs for more late-night fun.

A new venture by acclaimed chef Tom Sellers of the two-Michelin-starred Story, Dovetale is part of the first 1 Hotel to open in Europe. Remaining committed to sustainability and seasonality, Sellers crafts an à la carte menu, accompanied by grilled specialities, a raw bar and plenty of fine vintages. For added excitement, there's a knickerbocker glory trolley for making the classic dessert at your table.

In 2023, the Parisian headquarters of multi-Michelin-starred French chef Yannick Alléno received a London sibling, based at the luxurious Four Seasons Park Lane hotel. Pavyllon London is billed as a British expression of the celebrated chef's passion for life and serves food throughout the day. The menu features signature Parisian dishes and London exclusives, and the curated wine list is overseen by sommelier Vincent Javaux.