The 6 Top Restaurants In Mayfair You Must Try In 2023

1. 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?

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.

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.

2. 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.

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).

3. Les 110 de Taillevent London

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.

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!

4. 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.

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.

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.

5. 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.

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.

6. 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.

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.