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The Connaught Grill
Mayfair, London
Restaurant in London, United Kingdom
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book The Connaught Grill for a polished Mayfair celebration, business dinner, or weekend lunch when atmosphere and comfort matter more than culinary novelty. Michelin Guide recognition adds reassurance, but diners wanting a more cuisine-led choice should compare it with Hélène Darroze at The Connaught, Jean George at the Connaught, or Jamavar.
About The Connaught Grill
The Connaught Grill is a London restaurant with a smart casual dress code and confirmed opening hours. It is listed in the Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026 with a Plate distinction.
Use the confirmed facts to plan your visit: London location, smart casual dress code, Michelin Guide Plate recognition, evening service through the week, lunch service on Saturday and Sunday.
Book it using the confirmed schedule
The Connaught Grill is open for dinner Monday to Saturday from 6–10:15 PM, Sunday from 6–9 PM. Weekend lunch is also available: Saturday from 12–2:30 PM and Sunday from 12–4:30 PM.
For other London dining decisions, Jean George at the Connaught is another option to consider, while Hélène Darroze at The Connaught is a different comparison for the same city.
Compare it by confirmed facts
The booking should be judged on practical fit rather than a specific food category. Le Gavroche, Jamavar, Le Chabanais, Jean George at the Connaught, Hélène Darroze at The Connaught are natural names to compare when deciding where a London meal should land.
The practical verdict: The Connaught Grill works for a London lunch or dinner when the confirmed hours and smart casual dress code fit the plan. For a broader sweep of options, use the London restaurants guide, if the meal is part of a bigger stay, pair it with the London hotels guide, London bars guide, or a London experiences guide.
Located inside
HotelThe ConnaughtFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Location
- Carlos Place, Mayfair
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- the-connaught.co.uk/restaurants-bars/the-connaught-grill
- Phone
- +44 20 7107 8852
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Connaught Grill reads as a tradition-first dining room that prizes room and ritual over contemporary spectacle. Opened in 1955 inside a formal Mayfair hotel, the space leans on material detail — rosewood panelling, glass-fronted wine cabinets and furniture by Mira Nakashima — to create an intimate, contained atmosphere. It deliberately avoids open-kitchen theatre and social-media-friendly performance, favoring a restrained, room-forward experience where the cut and the bottle take centre stage. That sense of continuity and careful maintenance of conventions gives the Grill its quietly historic character.
Best For
This is a classic Mayfair grill for occasions that value formality and provenance: business dinners, date nights and milestone celebrations all suit the room’s measured tone. The wine list carries as much weight as the menu, so evenings that lean on thoughtful pairings work especially well. Signature dishes — Tomahawk Steak, Hereford Beef Fillet, Dover Sole and the Sunday Roast — underline the Grill’s focus on high-quality cuts and traditional British fare, making it a go-to for diners who want dependable, elevated grill-room cooking in a hotel setting.
Ordering Tips
Let the menu’s emphasis on prime cuts guide your choices: the Tomahawk and Hereford fillet showcase the Grill’s strengths, while the Dover sole offers a classic fish option. The Sunday Roast is an obvious pick if you visit on the weekend. Because the wine list is foregrounded — and glass-fronted wine cabinets are a feature of the room — pairings are a central part of the experience; consider asking the sommelier or consulting the list to match bold cuts with structured wines. Portions and presentation lean traditional, so order according to appetite and consider sharing richer plates.
Venue details
Ambiance
Discreet intimate space with old-school glamour, rosewood panelling, glass-fronted wine cabinets, and bespoke Mira Nakashima furniture.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Tomahawk Steak
- Hereford Beef Fillet
- Dover Sole
- Sunday Roast
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Jean George at the Connaught, Modern French, Modern French
- Hélène Darroze at The Connaught, French, Modern Cuisine, ££££
- Le Gavroche, French, French
- Jamavar, Indian, £££
- Le Chabanais, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Mayfair
The Connaught Grill is the safer special-occasion choice when the group wants a classic hotel-grill setting rather than a highly defined cuisine brief. Jean George at the Connaught is better for a lighter Modern French meal in the same orbit, while Hélène Darroze at The Connaught is the splurge choice for diners who want a more formal French and Modern Cuisine experience.
For value clarity, Jamavar has the advantage because its Indian cooking and £££ positioning make the decision easier for groups choosing by cuisine and budget. The Connaught Grill is more about ambiance and occasion management, so it makes sense when the setting is part of the spend.
Le Gavroche is the comparison for diners who want a French benchmark rather than a hotel-grill meal. Le Chabanais is the better backup if the group wants something less formal and less tied to a grand hotel mood.
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Compare The Connaught Grill
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Connaught Grill | London | ; | 2026 Michelin PlateMichelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026 | ; |
| Jean George at the Connaught | London | Modern French | 2025 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #2192024 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #2002023 OAD Classical in Europe Recommended | ; |
| Hélène Darroze at The Connaught | London | French, Modern Cuisine | 2026 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #69Star Wine Lists 20262026 AA 5-Rosette RestaurantsMichelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #62The Good Food Guide 20252025 The Best Chef Three Knives2025 La Liste Top Restaurants | ££££ |
| Le Gavroche | London | French | 2008 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #222007 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #282006 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #272005 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #472004 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #19 | ; |
| Jamavar | London | Indian | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #199The Good Food Guide 20252025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #2302024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Top New Restaurants in Europe Recommended | £££ |
| Le Chabanais | London | No published awards | ; | ; |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Connaught Grill good for solo dining?
It can be, if a London restaurant with a smart casual dress code works for the occasion. Solo diners should judge it by the confirmed hours and the kind of booking they want. For another option, Hélène Darroze at The Connaught is a comparison.
Can The Connaught Grill accommodate groups?
The information does not state private dining, seat count, or group-size limits. The confirmed dinner service runs Monday to Saturday from 6–10:15 PM and Sunday from 6–9 PM, with lunch on Saturday and Sunday, so groups should plan around those hours and confirm directly when booking. Jean George at the Connaught is another comparison to consider for a London meal.
Is lunch or dinner better at The Connaught Grill?
Dinner is available Monday to Saturday from 6–10:15 PM and Sunday from 6–9 PM. Lunch is available on Saturday from 12–2:30 PM and on Sunday from 12–4:30 PM. Choose lunch for a weekend daytime booking or dinner for an evening meal. If the aim is a different London dining experience, Hélène Darroze at The Connaught is another comparison.
What is The Connaught Grill known for?
The Connaught Grill is known as a London restaurant with a smart casual dress code, regular evening hours, weekend lunch service, a Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026 Plate distinction.
