Dante Mayfair
Mayfair, London
Restaurant in London, United Kingdom
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Dante Mayfair is worth booking when the brief is polished Mayfair energy, cocktails, and Italian-inspired New York brasserie food inside Claridge’s. It is less compelling for diners seeking a tasting menu, named-chef cooking, or award-led dining; the better read is a stylish, bar-forward hotel restaurant with easy booking and smart-casual expectations.
About Dante Mayfair
Do not book Dante Mayfair expecting a long list of confirmed fine-dining details. It is an Italian-inspired New York brasserie and cocktail bar with a smart-casual dress code and a spend of $95 per person. That makes it a better fit for diners who want that brasserie-and-bar identity than for those who need a fully documented formal format before booking.
The value case is strongest if the Italian-inspired New York brasserie and cocktail bar description matters as much as the individual dishes. The confirmed details point to Italian-inspired cooking, a New York brasserie framing, and a cocktail-bar identity.
A brasserie and cocktail bar, based on the confirmed profile
The order can lean into the documented dishes: Shrimp Cocktail, Carlingford Oysters, Lobster Linguini, Chicken alla Diavola, and the Dante Smash Burger. Those names give a clear sense of the venue’s Italian-inspired New York brasserie style. A tasting-menu format is not confirmed here; the information reads more naturally as a place for recognisable dishes within a brasserie and cocktail bar profile.
If convenience is the priority, use Pearl’s London restaurants guide to compare other London dining options; if the night is focused on this style, Dante Mayfair fits as a brasserie-and-cocktail-bar booking.
Who should book, and who should skip it
Book for a smart-casual London meal where the group wants Italian-inspired New York brasserie and cocktail bar cooking and atmosphere. The $95 per person price point means it is best suited to diners who are comfortable paying for that overall style rather than looking for the lowest-cost option.
Skip it if confirmed awards, a named chef, or a tasting menu are the deciding factors. Those details are not part of the profile provided here. That is not automatically a flaw, but it changes the decision: the draw is the Italian-inspired New York brasserie and cocktail bar identity, not a documented accolade or a confirmed formal tasting-menu format. For broader trip planning, cross-check Pearl’s London hotels guide, Pearl’s London bars guide, Pearl’s London experiences guide, and Pearl’s London wineries guide.
Know Before You Go
Confirmed basics are limited but useful: Dante Mayfair is in London, the dress code is smart casual, and the price is $95 per person.
Planning details
- Location
- Claridge's Hotel, Brook Street, Mayfair, London, W1K 4HR, GBR
- Reservations
- Book on SevenRooms
- Website
- maybourne.com/en/hotels/claridges/restaurants-bars/dante-mayfair
- Phone
- +442071078842
Venue details
Ambiance
An elegant, hotel-restaurant setting within Claridge’s that blends Manhattan energy with Mayfair refinement: warm, polished service, a lively bar-centric feel, and a stylish room suited to both destination dining and cocktails.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Cocktails, Wine
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Shrimp Cocktail
- Carlingford Oysters
- Lobster Linguini
- Chicken alla Diavola
- Dante Smash Burger
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Claridge's Hotel, Brook Street, Mayfair, London, W1K 4HR, GBR
Planning details
Location
Claridge's Hotel, Brook Street, Mayfair, London, W1K 4HR, GBR · Directions
maybourne.com/en/hotels/claridges/restaurants-bars/dante-mayfair
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dante Mayfair worth the price?
Yes, if you want an Italian-inspired New York brasserie and cocktail bar in London and are comfortable with a $95 per person spend. It makes more sense for that specific style than for diners who need a fully documented formal dining format before booking.
Can I eat at the bar at Dante Mayfair?
If bar dining matters to your plan, confirm the seating format when you book.
What should I wear to Dante Mayfair?
The dress code is smart casual. Aim for neat, polished clothing that fits an Italian-inspired New York brasserie and cocktail bar at a $95 per person level.
What are alternatives to Dante Mayfair in London?
Choose other London dining options if you want to compare before booking. If your main goal is a quieter or more traditional meal, check that the restaurant’s style matches what you want.
Is Dante Mayfair good for a special occasion?
Yes, if the occasion calls for a smart-casual London brasserie and cocktail bar with dishes such as Shrimp Cocktail, Carlingford Oysters, Lobster Linguini, Chicken alla Diavola, and the Dante Smash Burger. For a very formal milestone meal, confirm that the format matches what you want before booking.
