Planning a shopping spree? Thanks to the Elizabeth Line, Central London‘s high-end boutiques and department stores are now more accessible than ever. But when you’ve had your fill shopping and are looking for delicious food and a glamorous setting to settle into, these restaurants near Bond Street station are some of the area’s best.
Whether you’re looking for a dreamy date night spot, luxurious lunch, or post-shopping pitstop, these are our restaurant recommendations closest to Bond Street station.
The Ivy Asia Mayfair
Go for a dinner to remember at The Ivy Asia Mayfair, where dazzling décor is designed to wow you from the moment you walk in.
On the menu, expect to tuck into beautifully prepared Asian-inspired small plates – think yellowtail sashimi and fresh truffle salad; seared wagyu beef and barbecue glazed roll; and spiced peanut chicken skewers with coconut, spring onion and lime – before moving on to larger plates like clay pot prawn and tamarind curry; duck massaman curry with cashew nuts; and salt and pepper beef fillet with lime.
The perfect pitstop following an afternoon’s shopping.
WHERE: 8-10 N AUDLEY ST, LONDON W1K 6ZD
WEBSITE: WWW.THEIVYASIAMAYFAIR.COM
The Maine Mayfair
A giant historic townhouse in the centre of London, The Maine Mayfair is spread across three floors, as well having a year-round secret terrace tucked away in the former stables.
Expect a brasserie style menu inspired by founder Joey Ghazal’s childhood summers spent in Maine and Vermont, with each room having its own character and charm. The Drawing Room and Terrace boast Saturday brunch, fish tacos, lobster tagliolini, filet mignon and moules frites, while The Brasserie serves the likes of cauliflower tacos, truffle roasted chicken, fresh shucked oysters and Chilean wagyu.
WHERE: 6 MEDICI COURTYARD, LONDON W1S 1JY
WEBSITE: WWW.THEMAINEMAYFAIR.COM
Isola by San Carlo
Part of the award-winning and hugely popular San Carlo Group – the hospitality group behind Selfridges’ Alto and Cicchetti – is Isola.
Located on St Christopher’s Place, this Italian all-day dining brasserie and bar is spread across two floors, with a gorgeous alfresco dining terrace to while away your summer days. The interiors draw from the islands of southern Italy, bringing natural materials, peach tones, rattan and striking artwork into centre focus.
Following suit, the menu takes inspiration from Sicily, Sardinia and Capri. Enjoy sharing spaghetti granseola – Isola’s signature spaghetti crab – as well as classic San Carlo dishes including the ever-popular Risotto Porcini e Tartufo.
WHERE: 3-8 BARRETT ST, LONDON W1U 1AY
WEBSITE: WWW.SANCARLO.CO.UK
Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay
When near Bond Street, head to Lucky Cat, Gordon’s Asian-inspired kitchen and bar. The stylish restaurant serves a delicious a la carte menu, filled with everything from sashimi to bao, skewers to maki.
Step inside as you take in the walls adorned with Lucky Cat figurines to bring good luck and prosperity to your year ahead, before delighting in the cocktail menu. Look forward to a menu featuring Asian-inspired plates – think pork and kimchi gyoza, monkfish tempura, smoked bbq aubergine, Korean spiced black cod, and rare breed beef sirloin with szechuan and smoked bone marrow
WHERE: 10 GROSVENOR SQUARE, LONDON W1K 6JP
WEBSITE: WWW.GORDONRAMSAYRESTAURANTS.COM
Brasserie Of Light
The glitziest brasserie you’ll find in the capital, Selfridge’s Brasserie of Light brings unadulterated glamour to the famous department store. Take a table at the floor to ceiling windows for ultimate people watching, pull up a pew at the bar, or take a seat beneath the epic Damien Hirst-designed crystal Pegasus.
As department store restaurants go, the food is excellent. Highlights include the tuna tacos, lobster linguine and you can’t go wrong with their 21 day dry-aged sirloin steak for a refuel between shopping trips.
WHERE: 400 OXFORD ST, DUKE ST, LONDON W1A 1AB
WEBSITE: WWW.BRASSERIE-OF-LIGHT.CO.UK
Apricity
Championing sustainability, Apricity is the restaurant from multi-award winning chef, Chantelle Nicholson. Veg-forward and centred around sustainable produce from local growers and foraged ingredients, expect dishes like Hasselback Pink Fir potatoes with Jerusalem artichoke velouté, apple and chilli; Miso-roasted Walmestone farm cabbage, lentil croquette and slaw; Butter-poached Cornish pollock, jigged squid, sambal butter and Kentish greens; and Pear tarte tatin with crème fraîche.
The restaurant boasts floor to ceiling windows overlooking Duke Street and a small terrace that spills out into the street.
WHERE: 68 DUKE ST, LONDON W1K 6JU
WEBSITE: WWW.APRICITYRESTAURANT.COM
Sparrow Italia
Part of the Noble 33 Collection, there’s already a Sparrow in LA which has already been causing a buzz on the food scene and now they’ve migrated to Mayfair.
The classy Mayfair restaurant is the place to go for sustainably sourced, traditional Mediterranean dishes – from the incredible Cacio e Pepe to the A5 Carpaccio.
WHERE: 1-3 AVERY ROW, LONDON W1K 4AJ
WEBSITE: WWW.SPARROWITALIA.COM
Hakkasan Mayfair
Famed for being a hit with the A-listers, Michelin-starred Hakkasan blends ancient techniques and flavours, transforming them into modern-day delights.
Start the night with their signature Peking duck with 30g of caviar before making your way through dim sum, roasted silver cod in champagne and honey, spicy prawns, charcoal-grilled Japanese Wagyu beef sirloin, and stir-fry veggies.
WHERE: 17 BRUTON ST, LONDON W1J 6QB
WEBSITE: WWW.HAKKASAN.COM
Hoppers
If there’s one place that should be on your ‘To-Eat’ list, it’s Hoppers. The restaurant’s interiors take inspiration from the Tropical Modernist movement, whilst the menu is centered around signature Sri Lankan dishes.
Think Chettinadu Chicken Bites, Jackfruit + Mushroom Kothu Rotis and Masala Dosas, all washed down with craft cocktails made with ingredients from the spice gardens of Sri Lanka.
WHERE: 77 WIGMORE ST, LONDON W1U 1QE
WEBSITE: WWW.hoppers.COM
Jamavar
Jamavar is loudly and proudly claiming its spot on London’s enviable list of Michelin-starred Indian restaurants. Brought to life in 2001 by Samyukta Nair with her father, Dinesh, as the first international outpost of Jamavar (which has five restaurants in India), the smart Mayfair restaurant is all about regional dishes and pan-Indian flavours.
Authentic and delicious, Jamavar is a shining beacon of Indian cuisine light in the heart of Mayfair.
WHERE: 8 MOUNT ST, LONDON W1K 3NF
WEBSITE: WWW.JAMAVARRESTAURANTS.COM
Beast
Brought to you by the people behind the Burger & Lobster restaurants, this restaurant champions the beasts of land and sea – the finest beef and Norwegian Red King Crab.
The crab comes from the Norway King Crab company in Bugøynes, a small town on the Northern Norwegian/Russian border, while the meat is handpicked from around the globe – everything from USDA Nebraska’s bone in ribeye to Italian Frisona Chateaubriand.
The menu might sound unashamedly gluttonous but the interiors are really rather pretty. Sit on long, banqueting tables lit up by candlelight for a truly unique dining experience.
WHERE: 3 CHAPEL PL, LONDON W1G 0BG
WEBSITE: WWW.BEASTRESTAURANT.COM
Harry’s Bar
Located just off Oxford Street, and a stone’s throw from Bond Street station, Harry’s Bar brings a slice of the “dolce vita” to Marylebone, whether you’re looking for dinner, lunch or weekend brunch. The interiors are stunning, with a wood-panelled bar, luxurious banquettes and vibrant artwork. Meanwhile, outside boasts a terrace for dining alfresco and soaking up the atmosphere.
The menu celebrates unfussy, timeless Italian favourites, showing the very best of the cuisine. And, if you have room for dessert, you the iconic Harry’s Toadstool is a must-try; white chocolate, fresh raspberries, mascarpone mousse, iced vanilla parfait and pistachio biscotti crunch served with warm pistachio sauce. So perfectly presented you almost won’t want to eat it… almost.
WHERE: 30 -34 JAMES ST, LONDON W1U 1ER
WEBSITE: WWW.HARRYS-BAR.CO.UK
By The Handbook
The Ivy Asia Mayfair
The Maine Mayfair
Isola by San Carlo
Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay
Brasserie Of Light
Apricity
Sparrow Italia
Hakkasan Mayfair
Hoppers
Jamavar
Beast
Harry’s Bar
