SW1, Belgravia & Westminster Restaurant Guide
Foliage
Foliage, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, has earned a reputation as one of London's finest restaurants, combining the skills of internationally renowned designer, Adam Tihany and award-winning head chef, Chris Staines.
- Address: Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Hotel, 66 Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7LA (Map)
- Cuisine(s): French, Modern British, Modern European
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £45.00, Dinner: £85.00
Park at The Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
The Park at Mandarin, to give it its shorter title, enjoys a stunning location overlooking Hyde Park, providing some of the best food to be had in London, from 7am to 11pm daily. Chef de cuisine, Chris Tombling, and his team, see to it that this is no idle claim, creating a healthy and delicious menu by using only the freshest and finest ingredients to create international and vegetarian dishes that attract much praise.
Easter Sunday Lunch Menu priced at £29.50 per person.
- Address: 66 Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7LA (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Asian, European, International
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £45.00, Dinner: £49.00
Boisdale of Belgravia
Boisdale of Belgravia was established in 1988 by Ranald Macdonald. The atmosphere is unique in London and could almost be described as end of Empire with a wonderfully comfortable, well-worn, clubbable feel, while the décor is dark green and red with oak floors and panelling and an eclectic ensemble of paintings.
- Address: 15 Eccleston Street, Belgravia, London, SW1W 9LX (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Scottish
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £40.00, Dinner: £45.00
Mint Leaf Restaurant & Bar
Mint Leaf Restaurant opened its door in 2003 and had never looked back. Under the admirable leadership of Head Chef Ajay Chopra, who has adapted to changes in the fast world of culinary fashion, Mint Leaf has been able to not only maintain its market share but to increase in popularity and respect.
- Address: Suffolk Place, Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4HX (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Bar, Indian
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £25.00, Dinner: £58.00
Signor Sassi
Once upon a time London had masses of cheerful, bright, friendly Italian trattorias, where you could always be assured of a warm welcome, assiduous service and interesting food. There was the Mario and Franco chain that set the trend, and San Frediano in the Fulham Road, where the inimitable Franco, the finest host in London, who had an encyclopaedic knowledge of names and faces, ran a superb place.
- Address: 14 Knightsbridge Green, London, SW1X 7QL (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Italian
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £44.00
Wiltons Restaurant
There are some places in these still-sceptred isles that remain completely British, possibly even more defined as English, where time-honoured customs and institutions remain quietly but firmly in control, and words like confidence and reliability are completely in order.
- Address: 55 Jermyn Street, London, SW1Y 6LX (Map)
- Cuisine(s): English
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £90.00, Dinner: £115.00
Avenue Restaurant & Bar
Life gives us many reasons to celebrate and what could be better than to do this over tasty food and drink? But even if you don't have a reason to celebrate, pop in to Avenue in the heart of busy St James's and you'll find one, because life seems so much better when you're in a stylish ambience, surrounded by smiling faces and greeted by the wonderful aroma of fresh food.
Spring Champagne Menu 2 courses £19.50 3 courses £24.50 + glass of Champagne
- Address: 7-9 St James's Street, London, SW1A 1EE (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Casual, Modern British
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £20.00, Dinner: £39.00
Franco's - Italian Restaurant
Located at the St. James end of Jermyn Street, Franco’s has been serving the local community, from early morning to late night, for over 60 years. Surrounded by private clubs, lifestyle boutiques, art galleries and hotels, this restaurant has amassed a remarkable customer base who are impressed with the team’s relaxed, friendly approach and attention to detail.
- Address: 61 Jermyn Street, London, SW1Y 6LX (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Italian, Mediterranean
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £25.00, Dinner: £48.00
Quaglino's
Founded by Giovanni Quaglino in 1929 this glamorous restaurant came under the scrutiny of Terence Conran in the early 90s, which has done it absolutely no harm at all. Launched in an ecstasy of love on Valentine's Day 1993, the magic never fails.
Champagne Menu 2/3 courses and a glass of Champagne £19.50/£24.50 (set menu)
- Address: 16 Bury Street, St James's, London, SW1Y 6AJ (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Brasserie, Modern European
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £30.00, Dinner: £45.00
Amaya
Indian food at midday for Ladies Who Lunch? What an impossible proposition, but believe it works here in the august purlieus of Motcomb Street. Amaya won the twin accolade of Tio Pepe ITV Restaurant Awards for Best Restaurant and Best New Restaurant of the Year in 2005, to be followed by a Star in the Michelin Red Restaurant Guide since 2006.
- Address: Halkin Arcade, Motcombe Street, London, SW1X 8JT (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Indian
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £29.00, Dinner: £56.00