TOP 10 HOTLIST

LURA’s favourite restaurants in London

SKETCH LECTURE ROOM & LIBRARY ***

Address: 9 Conduit St, Mayfair, London W1S 2XG

Cuisine: Modern French

Nestled up a fine staircase in Sketch’s 18-century funhouse, the newly awarded three Michelin-star restaurant is all this city is talking about. French master chef Pierre Gagnaire adapted his cuisine to be just as eccentric as the celebrated interiors, with legendary dishes such as the langoustine five ways and indulgent grand dessert tray.

CORE BY CLARE SMYTH**

Address: 92 Kensington Park Rd, London W11 2PN

Cuisine: Seasonal British

First opening its doors in August 2017, Core is the debut restaurant of Clare Smyth, the first and only female chef to run a restaurant with three Michelin-stars in the UK. The ex-Gordon Ramsay chef offers seasonal British fine dining in laid-back, light and airy surroundings.

COYA

Address: 118 Piccadilly, Mayfair, London W1J 7NW

Cuisine: Peruvian

COYA brings the spirit of Incan heritage with their contemporary Peruvian restaurant, Pisco lounge and members club. The upmarket venue boasts three open kitchens serving Peruvian sharing plates, chargrill dishes and ceviche in a truly decadent space.

GYMKHANA*

Address: 42 Albemarle St, Mayfair, London W1S 4JH

Cuisine: Indian

This dark and cosy Raj-era themed Indian restaurant boasts divine tandoor oven roasts, sigri charcoal grills and seasonal curries. A truly established favourite in London, Gymkhana has certainly gone from strength to strength since it opened in 2013.

HAKKASAN MAYFAIR*

Address: 17 Bruton St, Mayfair, London W1J 6QB

Cuisine: Cantonese

The world renowned Hakkasan offers two locations in London. But the Mayfair outpost is the place to be and be seen. Serving high-end dim sum and modern Cantonese delicacies the restaurant spans two beautiful dark and glamorous floors.