Hélène Darroze at The Connaught

Total fine dining package

Red mullet, hazelnut, rhubarb

Nestled within the luxurious Connaught Hotel in Mayfair, Hélène Darroze at The Connaught delivers a three-Michelin-starred dining experience that balances refined elegance with warm hospitality. The menu, crafted by Chef Hélène Darroze, is a celebration of her French roots blended seamlessly with the finest British ingredients. Each course, presented with impeccable precision, demonstrates a deep understanding of flavor, texture, and seasonality. I have been here a few times in the past, for my 11th visit, I got the chance to enjoy a tasting menu at its chef's table, overlooking the busy open kitchen.

Oma

New rising star 

ajvar, mizithra, hazelnuts

Tucked away in the heart of Borough Market, Oma is a Greek-inspired restaurant that has quickly gained a reputation and become one of the most popular London restaurant openings of 2024. Oma, which means “mother” in Greek, pays homage to the rich heritage of Greek cuisine while embracing modern techniques and global influences. Upon entering Oma, diners are met with a sleek crudo bar showcasing fresh seafood selections, emphasizing the restaurant’s dedication to high-quality ingredients and minimalist, ingredient-driven dishes. It has landed itself a Michelin star in the 2025 guide.

Brooklands by Claude Bosi

 Hotel fine dining done right

White asparagus, hazelnut, and anchovies

Brooklands by Claude Bosi feels like a restaurant designed to prove a point — that luxury doesn’t have to mean predictable. Tucked into the top floor of the Peninsula London, it trades on grandeur but keeps a lightness of touch. The space is sleek and modern, with subtle nods to British engineering heritage, but it wisely avoids falling into themed gimmickry. Bosi’s stamp is everywhere: inventive, unforced, and grounded in deep technique. He’s known for pushing boundaries, but here he focuses that energy into refinement rather than theatrics.

Cornus

Classy British fine dining

Seabass tartare, oyster, apple, shiso

​Cornus, located near Victoria Station in London's Eccleston Yards, is the latest venture from the team behind Chelsea's esteemed Medlar restaurant. Situated on the top floor of the renovated Ice Factory building, Cornus offers diners a refined ambiance with white tablecloths and diffused natural light. The culinary direction at Cornus is led by Executive Head Chef Gary Foulkes, whose impressive resume includes tenures at The Square and the Michelin-starred Angler, Gary is a talented chef, and I have been to Cornus 2 times before. I returned once again after Cornus just landed itself a Michelin star in the 2025 guide.

The Cocochine

Perhaps the best non starred fine dining joint in London

caviar canapes

Opened in 2024, The Cocochine nestled in Mayfair at 27 Bruton Place, is a four-story restaurant that harmoniously blends fine dining with art. The Cocochine's interior exudes understated elegance, featuring herringbone parquet flooring, brown leather chairs, and a marble wine island. The intimate ground-floor dining area comprises just eight tables, each subtly separated to create private dining experiences. Chef Jayasekara, formerly head chef at Michelin-starred Pétrus and a National Chef of the Year winner, brings a wealth of experience to The Cocochine. The menu showcases imaginative and ornately presented dishes, with most of its seafood sourced from its own farm Tanera Mòr in Scotland.