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May Fair Kitchen - May Fair Kitchen, London, ENG

May Fair Kitchen

4.2
4.2
824 Reviews
£26 to £40
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
Welcome to a unique Japanese and Italian restaurant in Mayfair, welcoming guests in London’s most exclusive neighbourhood for lunch, dinner, drinks and afternoon tea.

May Fair Kitchen serves a refined Japanese izakaya-style menu with highlights including sashimi, tempura, Wagyu and a stunning seafood platter, alongside regional Italian classics such as stone-baked pizza, homemade pasta and salads. To complement the dining experience, enjoy a selection of fine wines, cocktails and sake in central London.

Renowned as one of the most decadent afternoon teas in London, May Fair Kitchen is the perfect choice for an afternoon indulging in scones, sandwiches and patisseries created in collaboration with Charbonnel et Walker accompanied by tea and Champagne.

May Fair Kitchen is hidden away in London’s vibrant and luxurious Mayfair, just a short walk from Green Park and Buckingham Palace.

Enjoy a refreshing pre-dinner cocktail in May Fair Kitchen Lounge Bar or in the adjoining May Fair Bar.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Italian, Izakaya
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Lounge Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–11:45 pm Lounge Bar Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–12:30 am Lounge Bar Food Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:30 pm–10:30 pm Lunch Sat - Sun Sat, Sun 12:30 pm–2:30 pm Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 12:30 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Dinner Sun-Thu Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7915 3892
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Mayfair
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Closest Tube: Green Park (Piccadilly, Victoria & Jubilee lines)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Omakase Six-course tasting £85 / Vegetarian £85

    £85.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Experience May Fair Kitchen’s six-course Omakase tasting menu, featuring a selection of our finest Japanese dishes such as Seared beef tartare with black truffle ponzu, Black cod with green chilli shiso salsa, and Yoghurt and white chocolate mousse with Goma sponge and Calpico sorbet. A vegetarian tasting menu is also available.
    Omakase Six-course tasting £85 / Vegetarian £85 Photo
  • Festive Bespoke Group Dining Experience - £95.00

    £30.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Nov 11, 2024 - Dec 23, 2024
    Gather your loved ones this festive season and enjoy our group/private dining menu, featuring May Fair Kitchen’s signature dishes, Christmas-inspired desserts, and your choice of a glass of Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial NV or a spiced mandarin spritz. The £30 deposit will be deducted from your final bill or refunded to your card if you need to cancel your booking. Reservations are accepted 72 hours prior to your booking time otherwise it may be cancelled.
  • Christmas Day Five Course Festive Feast - £155

    £50.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 25, 2024 only
    There’s nothing quite like Christmas in Mayfair, the capital’s most exclusive destination. Enjoy our five-course festive luncheon / dinner this Christmas Day, with decadent dishes, rosé jelly palate cleansers and indulgent desserts. Please ensure your email and phone number are up to date, as we will contact you for your group’s pre-orders; you will be required to choose one course per section for each diner at least 72 hours prior to your reservation, unless your booking was made within this time frame. We will take a £50 deposit per person, which will be taken off your final bill. A discretionary service charge of 15% will be added to your bill. Cancellations are accepted up to 72 hours prior to your reservation.
    Christmas Day Five Course Festive Feast - £155 Photo

What 824 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
May Fair Kitchen offers a "wonderful experience" with "exemplary cocktails" and "fantastic food." Guests love the "elegant and modern atmosphere" and "attentive staff." Afternoon tea, especially, receives high praise for its delicious treats and accommodating service. While some find the menu confusing, the overall "excellent service" makes it a worthwhile visit.

824 Reviews
  1. Noz

    VIP

    London

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Menu limited and portions not adequate for simple dishes. Overall the food was good and the deserts were very impressive
    May Fair KitchenResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Noz, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear that you found the food good and the desserts impressive, despite the portion sizes of some dishes not meeting your expectations. We're constantly striving to offer an exceptional dining experience and your feedback is invaluable to us. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future. Best regards, May Fair Kitchen Management Team

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  2. Friendy

    Manchester

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great services and foods. Happy to come back if any offers available
    May Fair KitchenResponded on December 9, 2024
    Dear Valued Guest, We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and service at May Fair Kitchen. It is always our aim to provide an exceptional dining experience. We appreciate your feedback on the value, and we are constantly striving to ensure that our prices reflect the quality of our culinary expertise. Thank you for considering a return visit, we would be delighted to serve you again. Best regards, May Fair Kitchen Management Team

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  3. Cristiano

    London

    9 reviews

    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Really bad service and mediocre food. Do yourself a favour and avoid this place.
    May Fair KitchenResponded on November 18, 2024
    Dear Cristiano, We are truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience at May Fair Kitchen. Your feedback is crucial to us and we deeply regret that our service and food did not meet your expectations. We strive to provide all our guests with an exceptional dining experience and it seems we fell short during your visit. We hope to have another opportunity to serve you better in the future. Best regards, May Fair Kitchen Management Team

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  4. Andy

    Cambridge

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Bit disappointing with the food, menu had lamb cutlets on it so I ordered them, they arrived and it was just lamb cutlets, no mash no veg??? Not even the option, same for wife, quite poor if you want my opinion.
    May Fair KitchenResponded on November 18, 2024
    Dear Andy, We appreciate your feedback and regret to hear that your dining experience did not meet your expectations. Our goal at May Fair Kitchen is to provide an exceptional dining experience for all our guests, and we are sorry to hear that we fell short on this occasion. Your comments will be taken into consideration as we continually strive to improve our offerings. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future and provide a more satisfying experience. Best regards, May Fair Kitchen Management Team

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  5. Saleem

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very accommodating and service was excellent. Can't fault anything at all and the food was perfect.
    May Fair KitchenResponded on November 2, 2024
    Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our food and found our service to be excellent. We aim to provide a perfect dining experience and your kind words validate our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back to May Fair Kitchen in the future. Warm regards, May Fair Kitchen Management Team

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  6. Jim

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, food and ambience. We were looked after at all times.
    May Fair KitchenResponded on November 2, 2024
    Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food, service and ambience at May Fair Kitchen. Your satisfaction is our greatest reward. We look forward to welcoming you back for another exceptional dining experience. Warm regards, May Fair Kitchen Management Team

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  7. Rachel

    VIP

    London

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good. Nice decor. Busy enough and had a nice feeling to it. Very inexperienced waiter didn’t really have a clue. Had to ask for the set menu - they clearly make it hard to access. This just annoys me - don’t have one then! But when we did get it the set offers good value & the food was good. Just don’t make me feel like a leper asking for the set menu please.
    May Fair KitchenResponded on October 18, 2024
    Dear Valued Guest, We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and the ambience of May Fair Kitchen. We are, however, sorry to hear about your experience regarding the set menu. We assure you that it is our aim to provide all our guests with an exceptional dining experience, irrespective of their choice of menu. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and exceed your expectations. Kind regards, May Fair Kitchen Management Team

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  8. Jacqui

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Birthday Trrest The service provided by our waiter Elston was fantastic , we received 100 percent service he checked thought that our needs were catered for at he made recommendations as it was our first time at the restaurant Thoroughy enjoyed it Compliments to the chef too
    May Fair KitchenResponded on October 9, 2024
    Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for choosing May Fair Kitchen to celebrate your special occasion. We are delighted to hear that you had a memorable birthday treat with us. Your kind words about Alston's impeccable service and our chef's culinary expertise are much appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back for another exceptional dining experience. Best regards, May Fair Kitchen Management Team

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  9. Patricia

    VIP

    Poconos

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Attractive but noisy restaurant. Menu was a confusing “small plates” menu — some items are full portions, some very small and hard to tell which is which. The edamame, the carpaccio and the pizza were great. The tacos and the gnocchi were ok. The shrimp tempura was wrapped in shredded phyllo? The rib eye was excellent— but we waited a half hour for it after we had finished all the other plates. That’s the reason for the poor service review— the servers were very apologetic and nice.
    May Fair KitchenResponded on September 30, 2024
    Dear Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your feedback. We regret to hear about your mixed experience with our dining concept and the delay in service you experienced, despite finding our servers apologetic and nice. Your comments about our food are greatly appreciated, particularly the edamame, carpaccio, pizza, and rib eye. We trust that we can provide you with a smoother dining experience in the future, showcasing our commitment to high-quality food and impeccable service. Warm regards, May Fair Kitchen Management Team

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  10. Kimi

    London

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, but extremely poor value.Two tiny overcooked pieces of black cod for £48. and everything else presented in 3 portions (how do you expect 4 people to share that. Been to Mayfair Kitchen many times, but you won’t be seeing me again.
    May Fair KitchenResponded on September 30, 2024
    Dear Valued Guest, We're sincerely sorry to hear about your recent dining experience at May Fair Kitchen. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we regret that our black cod dish and portion sizes did not meet your expectations. We always aim to provide an exceptional dining experience for all our guests, and it's clear we missed the mark on this occasion. We hope you might reconsider and give us another opportunity to impress you in the future. Kind regards, May Fair Kitchen Management Team

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FAQs

May Fair Kitchen is rated 4.2 stars by 824 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for May Fair Kitchen

Stratton Street, London, ENG W1J 8LT

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Mayfair
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Lounge Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–11:45 pm Lounge Bar Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–12:30 am Lounge Bar Food Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:30 pm–10:30 pm Lunch Sat - Sun Sat, Sun 12:30 pm–2:30 pm Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 12:30 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Dinner Sun-Thu Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Italian, Izakaya
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Closest Tube: Green Park (Piccadilly, Victoria & Jubilee lines)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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