Mister Nice
Mayfair, London
Restaurant in London, United Kingdom
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Mister Nice works when the brief is a polished Mayfair meal with central-London convenience rather than a trophy booking. Treat it as a flexible repeat-visit option: lunch for a lower-pressure stop, dinner when the room matters more. If the group wants clearer cuisine or award signals, compare it with stronger-format nearby peers before committing.
About Mister Nice
Mister Nice is a London venue with daily opening hours and a smart-casual dress code. It opens from 12–4 PM Monday to Friday, reopens in the evening from 6 PM, runs continuously from 12 PM on Saturday until 12:30 AM, opens 12–9 PM on Sunday.
Use the hours and dress code to decide whether it fits the timing and tone of your London itinerary.
Use it for London planning, not trophy dining
The reason to consider Mister Nice is practical: it has daily hours and a smart-casual dress code. It is less useful to frame the decision around awards, a named chef, a documented cuisine brief, or a specific dining format.
For diners building a broader London plan, compare it with other London dining rooms that suit different occasions. Other options may include LPM Restaurant and Bar London, La Petite Maison, Claridge's Restaurant, C London, Ikeda.
A two-visit plan makes more sense than overloading one meal
For visit one, keep expectations practical: choose a time that matches the hours and treat the booking as a way to understand whether the room suits your plans. For visit two, change the context. A 12–4 PM weekday visit will differ from an evening booking, while Thursday and Friday run until 11:30 PM, Saturday runs until 12:30 AM, Sunday closes at 9 PM.
If this does not fit the plan, use broader London coverage to build around it: London restaurants, London hotels, London bars. For a wider shortlist, compare Mister Nice with other London dining options based on hours, dress code, location, the tone of the occasion.
Planning details
- Location
- 14-16 Davies St, London W1K 3DR, United Kingdom
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- misternicemayfair.com
- Phone
- +442038249000
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Mister Nice presents itself as a thoughtful, address-led independent tucked into Davies Street, favouring substance over spectacle. The copy emphasises a kitchen organised around named farms and seasonal supply chains, which gives the room a quietly confident, producer-driven character. It sits comfortably beside Mayfair’s grander institutions without trying to mimic their theatricality: the experience feels considered and community-minded rather than ostentatious. That balance—refined cooking anchored in traceable ingredients—makes the venue feel like a polished but approachable option for diners who want modern French technique with a strong sense of provenance.
Best For
This is a venue that suits intimate evenings and professional meals as well as weekend daytime visits. The writing positions Mister Nice in Mayfair’s higher tier of dining while stressing its local appeal, which makes it natural for date nights and business dinners; brunch is also cited among its occasions. The focus on provenance and seasonal supply chains means menus shift, so the restaurant works well for guests who value ingredient-driven cooking and a more composed, restaurant-focused night out rather than loud, touristic spectacle.
Ordering Tips
Menus here are driven by producer relationships, so ask staff about the current farms and seasonal plates when you arrive. The venue’s signature items—Le Club Sandwich, the A5 Wagyu Sando and the Rigatoni a la Vodka—are reliable choices that showcase different facets of the kitchen: casual precision, premium protein and comforting pasta technique. Given the emphasis on traceable ingredients, enquiring about what’s freshest that day will steer you toward the dishes that best reflect the restaurant’s sourcing-first approach.
Venue details
Ambiance
Chic monochrome decor with mirrors, neutral tones, white textured banquettes, dark brown velvet chairs, and live piano creating an elegant yet relaxed Parisian atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Le Club Sandwich
- A5 Wagyu Sando
- Rigatoni a la Vodka
Planning details
Location
14-16 Davies St, London W1K 3DR, United Kingdom · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Claridge's Restaurant, Notable alternative
- La Petite Maison, Notable alternative
- LPM Restaurant and Bar London, Notable alternative
- Ikeda, Notable alternative
- C London, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Mayfair
Choose Mister Nice when convenience and a polished Mayfair setting matter more than formal ceremony. Claridge's Restaurant is the stronger fit for a grand hotel dining mood, especially when the occasion needs a sense of arrival. Mister Nice is the easier-feeling choice for a less scripted meal, while Claridge's carries more occasion weight.
For Mediterranean-leaning glamour, compare it with La Petite Maison and LPM Restaurant and Bar London. Those are better picks when the group wants a clearer Riviera-style brief and a livelier dining-room identity. Mister Nice works better when the plan is Mayfair first, cuisine brief second.
Ikeda is the sharper call for Japanese dining with a more specific format expectation, while C London is the better comparison for a glossy, high-spend Mayfair crowd. For value judgment, Mister Nice makes sense if the group prizes flexibility and location; pick the peers when the meal needs a more defined identity.
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Compare Mister Nice
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Mister Nice | London | No published awards |
| Claridge's Restaurant | London | 2026 AA 3-Rosette Restaurants |
| La Petite Maison | London | 2026 Harden's Top 100 UK Restaurants · #562026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of ExcellenceWorld's Best Wine Lists 2024 |
| LPM Restaurant and Bar London | London | No published awards |
| Ikeda | London | No published awards |
| C London | London | Star Wine Lists 2026 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is daytime or evening better at Mister Nice?
It depends on the plan. Mister Nice is open 12–4 PM Monday to Friday, then 6–11 PM Monday to Wednesday and 6–11:30 PM Thursday and Friday. Saturday runs 12 PM–12:30 AM, Sunday runs 12–9 PM.
Is Mister Nice good for solo dining?
For a solo visit, plan around the London location, the hours, the smart-casual dress code.
How far ahead should I book Mister Nice?
If timing matters, plan ahead for the exact time you want, especially because the opening hours vary by day.
What should a first-timer know about Mister Nice?
Start with the basics: Mister Nice is in London, has a smart-casual dress code, opens daily. Hours are 12–4 PM and 6–11 PM Monday to Wednesday, 12–4 PM and 6–11:30 PM Thursday and Friday, 12 PM–12:30 AM Saturday, 12–9 PM Sunday.
Is Mister Nice good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for a London occasion if the hours and smart-casual dress code fit the plan. Diners may also look at Claridge's Restaurant, La Petite Maison, LPM Restaurant and Bar London as other London options for different preferences.
