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May Fair Kitchen

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Restaurant showcasing a selection of Japanese & Italian dishes & fine wines. People often mention service, good, restaurant, delicious, great, recommend, Mayfair, time, ordered, experience,


Address

Stratton St, London W1J 8LT, United Kingdom

Website

www.thekitchensrestaurants.co.uk

Contact

+44 20 7915 3892

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (569 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 12 to 2:30 PM, 5 to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 12 to 2:30 PM, 5 to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 12 to 2:30 PM, 5 to 10 PM
  • Friday: 12 to 2:30 PM, 5 to 10:30 PM
  • Saturday: 12:30 to 4 PM, 5 to 10:30 PM
  • Sunday: 12:30 to 4 PM, 5 to 10 PM
  • Monday: 12 to 2:30 PM, 5 to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (16) good (14) restaurant (11) delicious (11) great (10) recommend (6) Mayfair (6) time (6) ordered (6) experience (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 4/5 Rio C. 1 year ago on Google
    The food taste lovely, and the venue is fantastic. But there are not many dishes choices
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christine F. 8 months ago on Google • 66 reviews
    Great food. Highly recommend the ceviche and Spanish pot. Very nicely decorated. Good for small groups and dates, but not large groups or small children. Will visit again.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mario M. 1 year ago on Google • 380 reviews
    Food is exceptional! This restaurant serves super fresh food that you can appreciate thanks to simple Mediterranean recipes. The ambiance is perfect to hangout with your friends or partner. The staff is competent and incredibly kind. The list of wine is on point. Recommended but not suitable for every pocket.

  • 3/5 Polis D. 7 months ago on Google • 31 reviews
    Another average restaurant in Mayfair trying to stand out. The food was just ok, but very overpriced. In their defence everything looked pretty. But lacked a bit of "punch". I would avoid.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charlotte F. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious food, outstanding service and wonderful atmosphere. Coming back soon
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Lisa M. 2 years ago on Google
    The carpaccio, calamari and the tuna taco (misleading title since it’s basically 4 tortillas) were actually pretty good. The roasted chicken skewers, however, tasted quite “basic” (despite their tenderness), and the same goes for the risotto. We were told the quantities of the mains would be pretty small, but could barely get through the Spanish clay pot because the carbs filled us up in a few bites, thus quite a lot went to waste. Overall, I was expecting things to taste at least a bit out of the ordinary for the price, but it really didn’t for half of the food items. Most of it was basic and I’d recommend walking 5 minutes in any direction and eating in an actual Spanish or Italian or Japanese restaurant. PS: the ambience of the Mayfair bar seemed a lot better than that of the Mayfair kitchen, thus I’d recommend drinking at the bar instead.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ANA CAROLINA PIUSSI M. 1 year ago on Google • 289 reviews
    We went for the first time, and what a surprise. The flavours were just amazing. The arancini was so good that we ordered 3 portions as we couldn’t stop eating. The king prawns were just great. The sea bass nicely done. An amazing surprise with the lamb cutlets delivered in hot stone. Definitely worth visiting

  • 5/5 Jennifer W. 2 months ago on Google • 63 reviews New
    My husband and I went here for dinner craving some Japanese food. The seafood platter was delicious and definitely hit the spot. The cod was my favorite. We also had the shrimp tempura and the aubergine which was good was well. They have an extensive list of wine and sake. The atmosphere of the restaurant was romantic and cozy. I would definitely recommend if you’re in the area. Irina took care of us the entire time and made sure we enjoyed our meal.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Oliver T. 6 months ago on Google • 56 reviews
    I was with a large party, so we had lots of small plates to sample- scallops, shrimp, tartare, chicken… a lot. Service was slow, but the food was very good - not life changing it good, but very well cooked. Favors could be a bit bolder however.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sivadasan S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food, great service. This out door space is amazing, private and most importantly very warm and the glass roof keeps you safe from rain. It's all Covid safe. I have eaten here a few time post lockdown and it is great, highly recommended. Just make sure you book as it can be busy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 laurent C. 2 months ago on Google • 52 reviews New
    My partner and I had an unforgettable Valentine's dinner experience at May Fair Kitchen. The ambiance was perfect for a romantic evening, and the service was impeccable. Our server, Bogdan, was attentive and knowledgeable, adding to the overall enjoyment of our meal. The food was exceptional, with each dish expertly prepared using high-quality ingredients. The Yellowtail sashimi was a standout, bursting with fresh flavors and beautifully presented. Overall, May Fair Kitchen exceeded our expectations, and we can't wait to return for another memorable dining experience. Highly recommended for anyone looking to indulge in exquisite cuisine in the heart of London.

  • 5/5 Saad K. 2 years ago on Google
    The service and food here is probably one of the best in London. Renée took excellent care of us and gave us the best food recommendations and unmatched service. Food and ambiance were both excellent. Definitely check out the terrace seating area.

  • 5/5 James H. 2 years ago on Google
    A great variety of global creative dishes and perfect service. The lobster and aubergine dishes were the best

  • 5/5 Theo D. 5 years ago on Google
    1st class service, very attentive team. Beautiful place in the heart of Mayfair. Quite original tapas format for a nice pick and choose dishes. Loved the food and they have an excellent wine card

  • 2/5 Vittoria T. 2 years ago on Google
    Table for two: we ordered 4 starters and two main with two glasses of wine. The food was really good and the service was impeccable, sadly the place is overly expensive, 17 pound for a glass of Chardonnay that I've never seen anywhere else was shocking. Also coffee that we didn't order: 5,25 pounds??? It's a shame, but we won't be coming again.

  • 5/5 Anna S. 3 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    Very professional team, presenting efficient attentive and welcoming experience in a lovely designed restaurant. Definitely coming back for another beautiful evening here!

  • 5/5 JY T. 1 year ago on Google
    Well, where do I start. Attentive staff, like the most attentive I've encountered during my 4 day stay in London, one in particular, I think his name is Francesco. He noticed my cocktail took a bit long, and he chased it without disturbing us. There was just something about how he noticed everything and being subtle. The food was very good. We had a Christmas late lunch there. The Yuzu cocktail is better than the Bellini one. The tables are comfortably spaced and not crowded. Could definitely go back.

  • 5/5 Mari V. 8 months ago on Google
    Absolutely delightful dinner, I went vegan for the first time and they promptly gave me a full delicious menu with lots of great recommendations ❤️ big shoutout to Irina who also suggested the umeshu sake to go with my food and thanks to everyone who made my evening lovely

  • 5/5 Balavishal S. 7 months ago on Google
    The food was amazing and the ambience was good. The quality of the experience was premium for a reasonable price!

  • 5/5 Suzan O. 8 months ago on Google
    This restaurant has recently changed to a Japanese and Italian menu. The food was delicious we ordered octopus, gnocchi, and pizza. You could tell the quality of the ingredients and how fresh everything was. The atmosphere was beautiful with a live DJ setting the mood perfectly for this restaurant. The service was impeccable, very friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend and have added this spot as one of my favourites.

  • 1/5 sha s. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice venue and an okay customer service, but the food wasn't great for how much it cost! the Cocktails at Revolution are so much better! £16 for a mini cocktail. I had to leave the drink after having a quarter of it because there was so much bits, it wasn't pleasant. My starter and main was a disaster, the potatoes weren't done properly and felt sick after having the Alfredo. Wouldn't recommend this place, it's too over price for what you get.

  • 4/5 moises 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely restaurant in the heart of Mayfair with delicious food, great atmosphere and the staff were wonderful. So professional, helpful and friendly. Special mention to George, the assistant manager, and Elena, who were just outstanding in their service. I had the 3 course menu with signature cocktail and let myself be guided in my choices. Being a total novice in the cocktails deparment, i found the suggested signature cocktail yuzu osaka delicious and very refreshing. The starter duck salad was very good, the duck crispy and very tasty, with inspired dressing and the pomegranate seeds adding crunch and texture. The sea bass as a main was very well cooked and the little tomatoes delicious. I also ordered as extra a side of potato wedges called bravas. The garlic mayo or alioli was really good. Being picky it could have had a tad more texture but the taste was spot on. The chocolate fondant dessert was a fitting end to a delicious meal, with melting centre and delicious ice cream. In fact, we commented among the diners how good it was. As a bonus, they had in their wine list a Raymat which i don't often find and in my view is well underrated. All in all, a lovely restaurant, witth delicious food and great service well worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Ben Sern S. 2 years ago on Google
    My partner and I ordered the carpaccio, risotto and chicken Alfredo which were absolutely delicious. Portions were just right and we thought flavours were spot on. We also had the tiramisu for dessert which was a bit different in a good way. Our server was Eros and he was absolutely the best! He made our dinner more enjoyable from helping us take great photos to even surprising us with a little birthday treat. His service was top notch. We were fortunate to have had such an experience.

  • 4/5 Brian L. 2 years ago on Google
    Verdict - would return: an eclectic menu with flavours serving everyone Liked - oven baked lobster & king prawn, Disliked - ceviche Other comments - well heated terrace and quick service

  • 3/5 Spez T. 1 year ago on Google
    We were there for the first time during NYE. It had a semi-casual vibe. Staff were polite but not proactive (e.g. we had to ask for the cloakroom). Service charge was 15% (in our case, around £40). We had high hopes given the good Google reviews of this place, but were let down by the food. Prawns (gambas al pil pil) and calamari were of generous portions but were mushy and possibly slightly overcooked. Rib eye was bland. We didn't enjoy the (deconstructed) tiramisu or the cheesecake.

  • 4/5 Cinvi T. 1 year ago on Google
    The atmosphere was very good but food is in tiny potion. Staff is very professional. Good taste but not a wow to me.

  • 5/5 Garfield 2 years ago on Google
    A lovely afternoon tea experience: the staff was very attentive and ensured we always had a drink throughout the afternoon tea (and even when waiting for a friend). Simple menu of tea & coffee options but amply enough for us, we ended up having a hot chocolate, then hibiscus & rose tea, sencha and mint tea. A super sweet surprise at the end was served to the birthday girl, truly an unexpected addition to a great time! The sandwiches were very tasty, the scones so finger-licking delicious that we were considering asking for an extra plate until we realised we barely had room for the desserts - and it would have been a terrible crime to have passed on those, not to mention the chocolate truffles <3 So we left the hotel's restaurant with our skirts feeling a bit tight but with a huge smile on our faces!

  • 5/5 The Hungry F. 1 year ago on Google
    Extremely chocolaty afternoon tea at this trendy Mayfair location consisting of donuts, sandwiches, scones and more!

  • 3/5 RK 1 year ago on Google
    Went for afternoon tea. Delicious sandwiches (unlimited), tea, and tiramisu. However the scones and donuts were quite dry. It was also quite pricey for a bottle of water.

  • 5/5 M W. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice ambiance. Delicious food. Excellent service. Our waiter is an energetic n smiley Italian gentleman, even though he was busy but he made sure to serve us and everyone in a timely manner and very satisfying quality of service. Good restaurant for dinner with friends and beloved one. Food we ordered and all recommendable: Arancini £12 Carpaccio £15 (highly recommended) Lobster & king prawn £20 (highly recommended) Spanish pot £20 Lamb cutlet £30 Wild mushroom risotto £18

  • 4/5 Miguel T. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent arancini and other Mediterranean dishes. Very polite staff and warm decor and background music. My only criticism is that the prawns with piri piri disappointed.


Call +44 20 7915 3892 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
    • ✓️ Private dining room
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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