Espelette in City of London, Westminster

Great find, good food and I'd definitely come back!

Mi marido y yo fuimos a este restaurante para nuestro aniversario que tuvimos un tiempo increíble.

The set lunch is £35 but at the time we visited, a special deal meant that the price included a complimentary glass of Laurent Perrier champagne. It was a lovely venue for a pre Christmas meal with a friend.

Dejó aquí para el almuerzo. Masas de personal mal entrenado. Pedimos bacalao que fue bien recibida, una hamburguesa que solo era bueno y tenía un club sándwich de pollo, que era bastante horrible por 25 libras. Una botella de Pouilly Fumé muy buena salvó el día. Un plato cada uno y una botella de vino entre tres fue £170. Hey.

What a fantastic experience. Fantastic afternoon tea. Wonderful table, relaxed setting. Great choice of teas, sandwiches. Everything was perfect from the scones to patisserie to service - which was impeccable. Well worth a visit

Fuimos allí para tomar el té por la tarde y no lo recomiendo! Los bocadillos no eran deliciosos, la selección de pastelería era pobre, de lejos, la peor que he probado - demasiado crujiente, muy aceitosas y no directamente. Los bollos eran frescas y el servicio era bueno, pero esperaba más cuando efectivo 50 - 60 libras para el té y sándwiches.

Tuvimos una oferta de tres platos y champán a través de reserva en línea y este fue el mejor precio de la cena que hemos tenido. Impecable ambiente entrante y plato principal, de lujo y un personal amable.

Charming atmosphere, wonderful service and impressive food. A last minute choice for us and we were thrilled.

La habitación estaba fría y cena realmente no cuesta. Los camareros son muy profesionales pero apenas sonreía. El menú de 3 platos, sin embargo era buena el arranque estaba fría por desgracia y la porción era muy pequeña (ceps con Serrano). Campo principal y disert eran buenas. No es la mejor cocina que podemos encontrar en Londres. Supongo que no volverá. Sin embargo, el bar cerca del restaurante de 4 estrellas es muy agradable para tomar una copa, después de la cena, y el servicio era excelente.

Desde el momento en que recibieron hasta que haya terminado el servicio y la comida era de un nivel muy alto, nos dio una calurosa bienvenida a entrar y rápidamente nos llevaron a nuestra mesa, el camarero que nos sirvió durante toda la tarde, era muy amable, pero de una manera muy profesional, lo siento no recuerdo su nombre pero que anteriormente trabajó en Claridges. Nos decidimos por el menú del día de excelente relación calidad-precio que en 35 libras por persona para 3 campos, una copa de champagne y petit fours es excelente relación calidad-precio y es de un nivel muy alto, la comida, el servicio y la relación calidad-precio es uno de los mejores de Londres y lo recomiendo completamente. Entiendo que el restaurante cierra temprano para una reforma de 2017 y estoy seguro volveremos tan bueno como siempre, que estamos deseando volver a visitar una vez más. Gracias Connaught Hotel y personal para una primera noche de primera clase.

Decidimos terminar nuestro "fin de semana de chicas" en Londres con el té, no podían conseguir reservas en algunos de los lugares de mayor categoría, así que reservamos en el Connaught. Era muy, muy decepcionante. El lugar en sí es precioso, pero el servicio y la calidad no era. En la primera hora, la anfitriona no podía encontrar nuestra reserva. Nos enseñó la confirmación y ella nos dejadas de lado hasta que una amiga estaba un poco insistente en tener nosotros sentados (la anfitriona no era del todo profesional o atento y me pareció que manejó todo muy mal). En nuestra mesa, el servidor estaba bien, pero un poco dispersas. Cuando estás pagando 50 o 60 gbp por unos sandwiches, té y algunos postres, cabría esperar una experiencia de alta calidad. No fue lo que recibimos. Los bocadillos eran "bla", el pan estaba seco. Nada inteligente o excepcional. Sinceramente, creo que podría haber ensambladas sándwiches y postres de M&S;, que habría sido mejor! Siento ser tan negativo, pero realmente quiero advertir a la gente hasta que tengan la oportunidad de mejorar su servicio.

Mi esposa y yo nos aprovechamos de una generosa oferta de almuerzo para comer en este restaurante encantador en el corazón de Mayfair. El restaurante se encuentra en el exterior del edificio de este emblemático hotel, significa que está lleno de luz y bien ventilado. La comida era excelente y el personal fue el más amable que he encontrado y nos ayudó a hacer que una ocasión especial aún más, hasta proporcionar un pastel de aniversario en la complementaria final de la comida!

Took the meal deal for a light supper. The Espelette unfortunately lacks atmosphere and combines this with a very expensive wine list- possibly because it is part of the hotel. The sea bass was a little dry and the staff were not particularly attentive. Would not return.

We booked it online, got a completely different menu at the table but could select from it so no problem. Braised ox cheeks were particularly tasty but the chocolate mousse was very average. Presentation was nice, service ok, had to ask twice to bring a drink but other than that everything was fine. The restaurant is dated, the other guests were in their mid fifties, which is obviously not a problem but I wouldn't recommend this place to younger people for atmosphere as there are far better restaurants in the immediate area. Funnily enough they served my main and dessert in the same type of plate! Have they run out of desert plates?

Went here for a quiet lunch with a friend. The staff were charming and attentive, but not intrusive . Nothing appeared rushed but very efficient ,relaxed and stylish . Really enjoyable. Will certainly return.

We had a reservation for a birthday party which ended good just because of the service. They forgot the birthday plate and charged for something we didn't like it at all (salty uncooked fish) and didn't eat it but the manager resolve the situation and removed that meal and brought the birthday plate which saved the day! 4 stars because of the manager - food deserve 1 star!

Good meal with excellent service. Hugo was particularly attentive and made the evening very special for my husband and myself. A light airy room similar to a conservatory but unfortunately not many people were taking dinner so it was lacking a little in ambience.

Beautiful setting for this restaurant located in the connaught hotel. We had the set two course evening meal including a glass of Rose Champagne which was exceptional value for the quality of the food served and the surroundings. The staff were very attentive and efficient. Lovely experience

We had booked lunch for 1pm on Thursday 15th September. We sat at our table at 1pm and ordered our lunch. By 1.30 we had received no food. We inquired of our waiter who told us that our food had been given to someone else. By 1.45 still nothing and at 1.50 we walked out. We asked to speak to a manger but two poor underlings came forward who were totally useless. This was the worst experience we have ever received in any restaurant. No food, lied to and unable to complain, a total insult and beyond comprehensionWe eat out regularly at all types of restaurant and nothing, nothing as bad as this. A total disgrace

I am a big fan of the Connaught and Espelette, in my opinion, is never likely to be a let down.The afternoon tea room is light and airy, with floor to ceiling windows - when booking ask for a table near the window.The afternoon tea itself is on the traditional side, however the quality of food is nothing short of outstanding. The scones are perfect, the jam incredibly tasty and the little pastries are beautifully done.The service is professional and attentive - frankly the serving staff are a class act - not intrusive but always happy to oblige.I would heartily recommend this place - but remember - a table in the window is best!

Had a lovely lunch here while staying for a night at the hotel.We had the 3 course set lunch and the food was good quality, well presented and tasty.Our only niggle was some of the savoury food was a bit pink!

Wir hatten einen tollen Abend. Der Wein war hervorragend, die Speisen ebenso. Die Lage und der Ausblick sind toll. Der Service war sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend.

Our evening at Espelette was really lovely, we took advantage of the special offer, which was good value but the choice was a bit restricted

Decided to go with friend for supper.i have always struggled with the layout of the room, great for daytime eating ,not so good for evening.Service was good but the food wasn't. Fish starter for Sue nice and main course fish for me were nice. The other starter and main corse were not well cooked or presented.Desserts looked nice but lacking in taste.Would I go back, probably for lunch or afternoon tea to see if these were better , I hope so

We came to this restaurant to celebrate our 1st wedding anniversary and we were not disappointed with our choice. We had 3 courses for £35 including a glass of champagne. All courses were delicious and we really enjoyed them. Service throughout was of a very high standard yet very friendly and made our visit very relaxed. Would most definitely recommend and will come back.

Had afternoon tea at the Connaught Hotel, 5 people. Room was hot and stuffy; Dyson fans are pathetic, ineffective and just downright cheap. Surely aircon can be afforded? Service was very poor for a place purporting quality. In general, it was dismally unattentive and apathetic. First waiter in particular was snooty, unfriendly, slow and unhelpful. Wish I knew his name as he should be sacked. Encountered 4-5 waiters throughout the meal and maybe that was part of the problem. Food was fine but if you're paying top price then overall experience should be so much more and so much better. Would not return as there are many other better places in London to enjoy afternoon tea.

Chose this hotel from good reviews found on TA for our afternoon tea. We were seated promptly at a window table so we could see all the coming and goings of Mayfair. We chose the Champagne option, which was a good choice as we then had several more glasses to accompany our tea! The sandwiches were tasty and plentiful, also the beautiful scones and cakes. We could have as much as we liked (and we did!) and at no time were we felt rushed. Our servers were extremely polite and helpful, engaging in conversation with us and attending to our every need! After we finished out tea (by which time we were extremely full!) we asked if we could finish our Champagne at the bar, which was duly accepted. Even though we were so full, we still got brought complimentary olives and crisps which we had regretably no room for! The only slight disappointment for me was that there was no live music which I thought there would be. I was told by our server that this only takes place at the weekend. However, this aside, I cannot recommend the Connaught enough for afternoon tea, and we both decided it was well worth the price.

Lovely attentive staff was great.. Food was delicious and presentation was great. A must try. 3 courses for just under £30.

I went for the meal deal of £35 for lunch with a glass of champagne. The food was really very good but the service was frankly poor. Surprisingly it was necessary to attract the attention of the staff to get a glass of wine. With a glass of white and red and coffee the bill came to about £150 for 2 which was rather more than we bargained for.

My wife and I visited Espelette at The Connaught Hotel for lunch on 18th August. We had booked the three course set lunch with a glass of champagne for £35 per person, which we found to be very good value. The ambiance in this restaurant was a little downbeat, as only two tables, including ours, were occupied for the majority of the time we were present.The quality of the food was very good, and the service offered by the young French waiter, Vincent, was impeccable. I had read some earlier reviews which alluded to set menu diners being treated as second class citizens, but I found no evidence of this, even though I declined bottled water in favour of the free variety straight from a tap.My only criticism would be the price of the cappuccino we ordered at the end of the meal. It was served in elegant, but rather small, bone china cups, as would be expected of a five star hotel. What was not expected was the price: £7.50 per cup!

I experienced the Connaught's afternoon tea yesterday and felt I needed to write a review. We were greeted promptly and efficiently and given a choice of two tables to sit at. Our server was professional, knowledgeable and friendly.However, as someone who has no choice but to eat Gluten Free food I was extremely disappointed. Having had afternoon tea at Claridges I was expecting a similar standard in food - how wrong was I. The bread was hard and dry and the scones like cricket balls. I didn't complain, you may ask why, in my eyes I am sure the chef did his best and I couldn't see what I would have achieved by complaining. But if Claridges can produce bread and scones that taste "normal" then surely lessons need to be learnt at the Connaught. I must commend the selection of cakes, these were fabulous and our server did get me a second plate when I requested as they were fab. As for a second round of sandwiches and scones ... no thank you! Based on Gluten Free, I would not recommend or return.

We ordered a glass of wine woad were Charged £35 we were not told the price of the wine when we ordered it. Discussed would not go back So Beware when ordering your wine

I had tea at the Connaught with a friend during a visit to London this spring. The service was great and the tea was excellent, but I don't feel that I can give the experience five stars because there is such a vast disparity in the quality of the different tables. The restaurant had reserved all the good tables alongside the windows and wanted to seat us right next to the entrance of the kitchen, with waiters constantly going back and forth right next to us. This wasn't exactly the tranquil experience we had been hoping for. The hostess eventually moved us to a large booth in the interior room, but that entirely missed out on the view. At any high-end restaurant, it's always disappointing when some of the tables detract from the overall experience. However, the service throughout our afternoon tea was otherwise excellent, as was the tea itself and the food. The server was also happy to offer us seconds of any items that we requested.

My husband and I, with two friends, were staying in Mayfair for the weekend and we booked for afternoon tea in advance as a treat. The surroundings were luxurious and we were seated at a table by the window over-looking the fountain. Staff were helpful, pleasant and efficient and made us feel welcome.Plenty of finger sandwiches arrived with a good choice of filling. We were offered more and enjoyed a further selection. Two warm scones each, plain and fruit, arrived along with three choices of jam and clotted cream. The other smaller cakes were like miniature works of art and were all very different. We had a dilemma deciding which were our favourite!! We could only manage one scone each so the waiter boxed them up for us and we enjoyed them on the train home where they tasted just as fresh.Lots of types of tea were available and the waiter topped up our drinks for us. As a non-tea drinker I chose the fresh mango juice which was delicious.We enjoyed the peaceful surroundings and people watching in this lovely environment and would recommend it.

Nice elegant room, had to wait a while sometimes to catch a waiter. The quality of the food is superb, and would be a fine portion size if it was part of a five or seven course tasting menu, not as two courses for the set menu. Fine if you are on a diet or have a small appetite. Not so sure about £6 for a coffee or a bottle of water, but I guess I am not the target client who is probably a hotel guest.

A wonderful evening dining with family at Espelette

We had the three course with champagne menu. The food was good, although the choice was a bit limited and my main (chicken) was just a little unexciting. We also had a bottle of wine which was very nice (Ati Rangi Sauvignon Blanc) but extremely expensive for what it was. The service was very good. Overall it was a good experience but not quite good enough in some areas to lift it to a 4 star.

First visit, a quiet Monday evening. We had a lovely, well balanced meal , friendly service. Beware the wine list is expensive but otherwise good value

Wonderful restaurant and service

We went with friends (he's a great wine buff) and we were made to feel like we owned Mayfair. Sitting on the 'terrace' overlooking the street is quiet enough to hear yourself speak and lively enough to be really enjoyable. The service cannot be faulted. It was our second visit and on each occasion the staff trod that fine line of formality that is not stuffy but welcoming. The presentation is excellent and the food itself superb - two of us had cauliflower soup with a cauliflower cous cous (which was so good that it had all gone before I had a chance to taste it!) while two of us had the excellent crab and water melon. For the main course two had fish and two had lamb (I was relying on looking up the precise details online but they change the menu daily). We stuck to the set menu - it is generous, very fairly priced and (most important to my mind) served with as much style and distinction as if we had just blown the budget. I really cannot recommend it too highly.We drank champagne to start and a very pleasant (slightly chilled) Barbera d'Alba. My wife had a fruit cocktail that was so delicious that she asked to that the cocktail champion in person. I know that I tend only to review restaurants and places with 5 stars: the answer to that is simple... if I don't like a place I prefer to take it up directly with the management and if they do not give a suitable response (not financial but a real understanding of the problem) then perhaps I shall changing my approach and name and shame them - hasn't happened yet.

We visited Espellette recently for an early Father's Day lunch.We choose from the set menu options and every one was happy with the starters and mains. When the desserts came out 4 out of 10 were incorrect,when this was pointed out the waitress,her reaction was unprofessional to say the least. After it became apparent that we wasn't going to settle for the incorrect desserts she was just plain rude.It is unfortunate that such a small issue was handled this way as it was a bad end to an otherwise pleasant lunch. Personally I thought the food was all very tasty, although the starters could have been warmer. The pork belly main course was particularly nice and when everyone had their ordered deserts there were no complaints. When the bill came we asked for the service charge to be removed, this was purely down to the behaviour of the waitress over the deserts.

Much better service and food than the Ritz. More personalised service which was evident from the lovely staff- Gurver and Kasper. The people combined with the food really drives a best in class product. The finger sandwiches were sublime and really complimented the Royal Connaught tea which we enjoyed. Then came along an amzing selection of sweet treats. Of special note that we loved were the lemon drizzle cakes and the fresh Scones with clotted cream and a selection of Jams. Kasper even allowed us to take some home which were provided in classy bag.Bravo, The Connaught, you have a great product and professional and well trained staff.My wife wants to come back for Dinner.

I went here with my husband for afternoon tea. We got a great seat and were able to watch the Royal Royce's and Bentley's drive around the block. While it is an expensive tea, I appreciated it not being too filling. If you are hungry, I would take them up on a second helping of sandwiches. The desserts, especially the macaroon, are fantastic.

I grew up in Bermuda where the restaurants and service were some of the best in the world. I was so impressed with the service at Espelette, in fact I would go as far as it was the best service I have ever received in a restaurant . The staff were extremely attentive and the value for money was good as well. We went for the 3 course special for £35 including a glass of champagne . We asked for tea at the end and they brought out a special box where you can smell all the fragrant teas. It was an amazing experience and from what I can tell the hotel is pretty special as well . If you are looking for a romantic meal or something special this is the restaurant to go to. I didn't actually stay in the hotel however after this experience I would be looking to take my husband back here for a romantic get away. Well done to all the staff who made this meal exceptional.

I booked afternoon tea as a surprise for my wife. London was hectic but Mayfair was an oasis of calm. The hotel is beautiful and tea is taken in the conservatory. The whole experience was a delight. The service was superb and friendly. The selection of sandwiches and cakes were first class. A treat that I would not hesitate to recommend to everyone.

My partner and I spent a wonderful evening in Connaught Hotel at the heart of Mayfair in London. I was very interested in testing Helene Darroze food and I wasn't disappointed. I hope to be able to try the fine dining restaurant one day but this is the more simple restaurant under her name in the same hotel.Service was attentive and nice, provided at the beginning by a charming French guy who spoke to us in French, the minute he understood we were French-speaking.For some reason, he was then moved to other tables and we didn't have the pleasure to keep him for our meal ... Real shame ...But the other waiters were lovely too and we had a great service all in all.The food was beautiful and inspired.The bill was less inspiring for sure at the end but we had a great time and would definitely come back !

Restaurant was quiet but that as ideal as we wanted to chat. We had a love.y French waiter who couldn't do enough for us - he was fantastic - really made the evening. We had the set menu - fantastic value and lovely food. Great evening - would recommend.

The GBP 35 set meal was great value. Three delicious courses and a glass of Champagne. Dinning room had a nice, quite ambience with a lovely view of the square.

I've had afternoon tea here a few times and always found it faultless. This time my plans were a little different so I thought I would try a full meal. The service as always was great with the right amount of discretion and attentiveness. The food was tasty with good sized portions. My only dissapointment was when it came to desserts. As a vegetarian who has recently been caught out by hidden gellatine I thought I'd check that the desserts were ok for me to eat. It turns out all but one of the options (a sorbet, or there was banana thing the chef could specially prepare) aren't vegetarian. If meat products are being snuck into all their desserts it makes me think I probably should have asked about the asparagus véloute and artichoke risotto I had already eaten. Sadly this left me a little flustered at the end of my meal, something that could so easily be avoided by clearer labelling on the menu.

We had dinner for a special occasion and it was fabulous. Amazing food, attentive service and a good value offer. I have booked again to go with my boyfriend soon.

Any dining experience at the Connaught is outstanding. They need to speed up the service at the Bar with the conservatory, but apart from that, everything is magnificent.

We only had breakfast at Espelette due to other commitments. The menu offers traditional English breakfasts as well as a good variety of other dishes. The second morning that we were there (out of four) they knew us by name and service was outstanding.

Bien placé, cet établissement propose une cuisine raffinée de brasserie, le tournedos Rossini est excellent et la qualité du personnel très performante, qui parle français

We dined here during a recent stay in London and enjoyed an excellent meal. The food was wonderful and the service was outstanding. The dining room was quiet on a weekday evening but I would strongly recommend the restaurant to anyone visiting Mayfair or nearby. We both selected the fixed price menu which offered ample choice and excellent value, including a glass of champagne.

This Mayfair restaurant in the Connaught Hotel presents a well balanced menu. It is not overly fancy fare- just quality food well executed and beautifully presented in excellent surroundings. Staff attention is personable and diligent. Memorable

Absolutely gorgeous and probably most attentive, outstanding service in London.

Afternoon tea with friends. Nice surrounding but there are better places in London to have afternoon tea. Sandwiches all had some spicy filling I was hoping for traditional fillings. Cakes were far too sweet and some of the party could not finish them. Overall disappointing.

If you want to feel pampered by people who genuinely care about providing good service, then come here for afternoon tea! It was lovely, the food was delicious, the sweets were heavenly, but the service with a smile is what will have us coming back again and again. Having been to other hotels where the air is heavy with pretention, this was quite a treat. Very friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Everything about this dinner was wonderful. There is a prix fixe dinner available as a walkin or through Bookatable. With the latter, you get a glass of Laurent Perrier and can then choose a 2 or 3 course dinner at an excellent price. Although the choice is limited, it should suit most tastes. For starters try th seared scallops, then go on to the duck breast with asparagus. Highly recommended.

We all had a really relaxing evening with excellent food . The service was friendly and helpful without being over the top. One of our group had challenging dietary requirements that were catered for without any fuss whatsoever. We all chose the special offer deal of 3 courses with champagne and were very impressed with the quality of the dishes, particularly the scallops.

Fantastic, so much more than expected, beautiful surroundings, superb staff and fantastic food! Staff couldn't do enough to make you feel welcome, not stuffy but definitely made to feel very special, Well worth a vist

Afternoon tea at subject location was recommended by the concierge staff at the Marriott Grand Residence 47 Park Street. Reservations were secured via the concierge.Reservations were recommended, but probably not necessary for our weekend seating. Dress was business casual. As Americans we are not expert at reviewing tea services, but we have experienced a wide variety of tea offerings in the US and in England so can offer a semi-reasonably informed review. But not expert. IMHO tea consumption in America is probably radically different in most ways from what in normal in England. Both enjoyable, but different. Tea at the Connaught will not disappoint. The staff was attentive, responsive and very informed about all matters relevant to their offerings. The price seemed reasonable and the quantities entirely satisfying. Teas offered ranged from what one would normally expect at afternoon tea to the exotic. When we expressed interest in one particular offering we received a small sample of their house proprietary tea blend to further enjoy at home.Enjoy tea at Helene Darroze at the Connaught.

I don't really need anyone to turn the taps on for me when I go to the gents.

Absolutely wonderful time, many thanks to all for making the day as memorable as it was in The Connaught on 1st April 1985.

We went for afternoon tea at the Connaught which is a beautiful hotel in London's Mayfair. I have been to many London hotels for afternoon tea, and this was good but average. Not sure I would go again but it was a lovely experience.

We decided to treat ourselves to afternoon tea five star style. The Connaught didn't disappoint as we've tried a few luxury establishments. Finger sandwiches were delicious and we were offered more after our first plate. The sweet course was the highlight as the cake choices were a chocolate lovers dream. The afternoon tea was £65 each and came with a glass of champagne and was served in the conservatory area at the front of the hotel which as gorgeous. The staff were all very knowledgable and friendly. Highly recommended.

I booked for afternoon tea with my daughter last Saturday and it was an absolutely lovely affair. Tasty fresh sandwiches, delicious scones and cakes, washed down with some nice bubbles and refreshing fruit tea. The place has a very relaxed atmosphere and an elegant traditional setting - the serving staff were helpful and friendly and it was just so pleasant sitting chatting and watching the Mayfair life go by. A fantastic treat (and fab loos too!).

I have only been here for breakfast as I was staying at The Connaught. I ate here for 10 mornings. The staff and service were excellent. The food was terrific . Eggs and toast were hot which is a rare thing at London hotels. First class.

Had a couple of hours to kill so popped into the hotel restaurant for lunch. This is a wonderful place: warm; friendly; formal but friendly; and beautiful Lunch was really good. Salmon with beetroot needed more beet but salmon was excellent. Halibut cooked to perfection (firm and meaty) with delicious aubergine mash. Then a pud of torte with sorbet plus coffee and petit foursMy slight beef would be a glass of very average 2013 monarchet. If you are serving white burgundy make it better than this This was a delicious lunch. Exactly as expected

We have just come back from London. one evening we had no idea about our dinner place. Online we found Espelette. What a great surprise! The restaurant is located in a verandah at the Connaught, one of London most famous hotels. Service was efficient and food good. Moreover the rate was a true bargain. Would love to go back!

I went with a friend having gone to the Helene Darroze restaurant a week earlier. What a difference - Espelette is average which Helene Darroze is amazing. The restaurant was great, the food boring and bland. I had chicken which came on a huge plate with a funny colour chicken piece in the centre. The potatoes side dish was very dry. The service however was excellent. I would not go again as would expect better in a hotel of this standard. Disappointing.

We had a three course lunch deal including a glass of champagne. Unfortunately, nothing to praise about the food except the desert, which was decent for the level of that kind of restaurant/hotel. The first course took quite a long time to come, but the main course was served as soon as we had finished the first course as if the waiter was waiting to serve. We both had turbot, which were overcooked and they were dry and tasteless. It’s a very small thing, but gave me mixed feelings as we were not offered any bread even though we had to wait for the first course quite some time. Maybe it was because we were on the deal even though the side plates were on our table…? If so, we feel it’s a very poor and tight management policy. How much does a piece of bread cost? It’s not the point if we wanted it or not.Over all, it was a nice hotel to spend a few hours and the staff were nice and attentive. However, would we go back to the restaurant? Probably not.

A delightful if pricey afternoon tea for two.A pleasingly brief selection of teas served in nice chunky silver teapots came with a plate of imaginatively filled sandwiches. We were offered seconds, the truffled egg mayonnaise was particularly good. Warm buttery scones with not quite enough clotted cream and a selection of homemade jams followed alongside some delicate sized but intensely flavoured cakes. The atmosphere and other guests are a bit more sophisticated than the flashier set up and clientele at the Ritz. Which is a bonus to my mind. All on all a lovely if rare treat.

Having had an amazing experience in the Helene Darroze restaurant in this superb hotel a few weeks earlier we decided to go back and try EspeletteIt was a last minute booking on a mid week evening and the restaurant was very quietService was first class as you would expect and our waiter was both charming and very knowledgable We had a mix of the menu de jour including champagne and a la carteThe belly pork with berlotti was superb. The pork was so tender with very little fat and tasted amazingMy only criticism of the whole experience was that the sour dough bread toast that came with the pate was a little over toastedOther than that a lovely meal in this amazing hotel

We had a lovely dinner experience at Espelette, with service and food both exceeding expectations. The room is gorgeous and this is really the top spot in Mayfair, such a gorgeous building and for sure my favourite hotel in London. We were seated by the fireplace which was lovely on a winter evening. The service was warm and friendly and the food was delicious, I had a fantastic lobster bisque followed by a light fish dish which was superb. The desserts were also very tasty. We will absolutely come again!

I decided to book the Espelette restaurant, located within the 5 Star Connaught hotel.We have walked past the hotel on many occasions, so it was only right to make this our choice for the evening.The Valentine set menu was absolutely divine!!Each dish was beautifully presented & most of all delicious.The service was fabulous,our waiter Sebastian was very precise & professional.Infact, we were made to feel very special, as the managers asked if all was well with our meal.As we were leaving the restaurant, a nice touch was my wife being given a lovely rose to take home.A thoroughly enjoyable evening with service to match.Well done to all.We will Definately be back.

I remember having lunch in this conservatory area some years ago - it was very good and of course the connaught is a top hotel - so inspite of quite a few negative reviews on trip advisor we gave it a go the other evening .Initially we were given a table rather near the kitchen which was a bit noisy , so we moved to a table by the window- the room rather brightly lit - so the candle on the table was rather superfluous.The lobster bisque was lacking any intensity of flavour - very poor , my lobster salad had some very tasty lobster pieces and although quite small , very enjoyablewe both had fish which was a little dry , my wifes cod in particular had very little sauce and we both had as an accompaniment the smallest clams.Desserts were fine .All in all a rather underwhelming experience, in terms of both the setting and the just about ok food-in London as everyone knows - the choice of where to eat is enormous - there would be no compelling reason to return here .

Being a prestigious five star hotel means that there is a huge reputation to live up to. We felt that it did not really match up to its exacting standards. The room was cold and we had to ask for a different table away from the window. Even then it was not really warm.Our starters were enjoyable, but the main courses (we both had dover sole) were not particularly startling. We did not bother with a dessert as we were cold, and moved to the lounge for coffee, where it was warm. Our waitress did not have a particularly good grasp of English and although efficient was not personable. Very poor value for money.

What a fabulous place to go for a special meal. The food was excellent, the service great. A truly enjoyable dining experience. Would thoroughly recommend.

Espelette es el restaurante más informal tipo brasserie y está abierto todo el día ofreciendo desayunos, comidas, la hora del té y cenas. Ofrece una amplia y variada carta de comidas y de vinos con la posibilidad de una amplia variedad de vinos por copas que permite probar diferentes opciones. Parte del restaurante está en una galería con agradables vistas a las calles de Mayfair. Aquí hicimos varias comidas que disfrutamos mucho.

This is a restaurant that has no right being in the Connaught. The food was mediocre at best and the service just awful. The server was so condescending that even my very thick skin was offended by this frenchman. The extremely expensive Dover sole was overcooked and dry and the experience there so unsalvageable that it wasn't even worth the hassle of sending back and waiting for another. There are so many better places to eat in London why bother with this.

My husband and I didn't stay at the hotel unfortunately but we booked afternoon tea as a treat in cold January. It was amazing from start to finish; without a doubt the best afternoon tea experience I've had and well worth the expense (which of course is not cheap). I will be making this my "go to" place when I come down to London.- Food: outstanding and beautifully presented. What I loved most was that the afternoon tea was served in "courses" - it didn't come out all at once so you felt overwhelmed with food, and the scones didn't go cold while you ate the sandwiches. It was all served at an easy going pace. There was a great selection of teas - my husband is not a tea drinker (phillistine) so he ordered a coke, which wasn't charged for; again a nice touch. The sandwiches were varied & fresh. The scones were perfectly baked, served warm with clotted cream and 3 homemade jams. The pastries were to die for, elegantly arranged and all so different to each other. - Service: the staff were just brilliant. I love my tea and couldn't make up my mind what to order, so they brought a wee wooden tea box with samples of each one. Neither my husband or I are a fan of egg sandwiches so we asked to switch it for another type. This was not a problem, even though it was a different member of staff who we told vs the staff member who served us. One even went to find my friend who works in the Connaught bar who we don't get to see often! We are very guilty of wanting seconds (in our defense we didn't intend to have dinner that night due to flight times!) but we were actually offered more sandwiches, tea and scones without us going through the embarrassment of asking. That was a really lovely touch.- Interior: just gorgeous as the photos here will show; they are an accurate representation of the room.- Atmosphere: comfortable but elegant. There was a harpist playing light, uplifting music. There were families, ladies who lunch, business associates & couples - a lovely buzz. We felt unrushed, looked after and comfortable.

I visited with my 13YO daughter for a light dinner and they could not have been more accommodating and engaged. A light off the menu dish for her and excellent black chicken for me. The setting was ideal for accompanied well behaved younger diners. Comfortable, light and relatively informal. Highly recommend.

Vous ne pouvez vous lasser de cette table. A essayer absolument. Des plats simples mais très délicats et des produits toujours de grande qualité.

So I love afternoon tea and like to try different places - have been to The Dorchester (lovely) and The Goring (very nice) etc - but always come back to The Connaught for my birthday treat a few days after Christmas. It's my favourite and has been since I visited for the first line 5 years ago and was just as good when we visited again last week. The service is first class, restaurant conservatory is bright and airy, and the pastries just delicious. My Assam tea (I like it strong) is always spot on. Thanks The Connaught - I think you are wonderful.

We had two course set lunch menu. The staff was welcoming and friendly. The dishes were presented nicely. however, we are not impressed with the taste and portion given the price we paid and the expectation. Starter: Smoked salmon is very average, duck forge terrine is too rich and strong. Personally I do not think the preached pear compliments the forge enough. Main course: sea bass filet, dish is very simple and fish is slightly over cooked, and very salty. It is a nice atmosphere to have a quite afternoon but the foods are disappointing!

To begin with, this was an anniversary dinner, booked good 2-2,5 months in advance. As we arrived, got seated next to a party of 10 loud americans, no fireplace view or anything like the ones you see in the picture, as they were set for tomorrow's breakfast.As people mentioned the lighting was too strong and didn't make a cosy feeling whatsover.Even despite that, it was 9 pm on Sunday , few days before Christmas, as you can imagine just go somewhere else was not smart nor possible.The menu I booked, menu du jour was completely different to the one we got provided. First of all , it was 28 for 2 courses, 35 for 3 including glass of champagne on arrival. Not only it was completely different menu, it was also 10£ more, you can imagine how uncomfortable it makes already not great start?I knew our tastes, carpaccio followed by rabbit sounded great , but option changed to soup/ salmon or terrine , which were not tempting and then turkey for mains. How come you do not update it online, if I book , technically buy one thing you can't change it like that, especially 5 star hotel's restaurant. At least email so I could reconsider my special meal.As I approached the reception both receptionist and the waiter were there talking to me , which made me uncomfortable as I not only had to ask I felt a bit hostile having 2 against one situation, it seemed like unprofessional to say at least.Lastly, since I already said it was too late to grab a cab somewhere, we stayed.Food was good, not we wanted but I tried my best to make the most of our anniversary meal. The Barbera d"Alba we ordered was a bit too warm, but at that point I was just having not to be more upset. Had one dessert to share - the chocolate log which was really nice.At the very end our waiter disappeared, the other one brought the bill, roughly 150£ including service. Only in the cab I noticed we got charged for an extra dessert. Instead one 2 course, one 3 course both were charged as 3 courses per person.Not only no even smallest gesture for our anniversary on the dessert plate, we got overcharged for an extra!p.s. also 6,5£ for regular sparkling water is silly.Would never recommend or go back.

To begin with, this was an anniversary dinner, booked good 2-2,5 months in advance. As we arrived, got seated next to a party of 10 loud americans, no fireplace view or anything like the ones you see in the picture, as they were set for tomorrow's breakfast. As people mentioned the lighting was too strong and didn't make a cosy feeling whatsover. Even despite that, it was 9 pm on Sunday , few days before Christmas, as you can imagine just go somewhere else was not smart nor possible. The menu I booked, menu du jour was completely different to the one we got provided. First of all , it was 28 for 2 courses, 35 for 3 including glass of champagne on arrival. Not only it was completely different menu, it was also 10£ more, you can imagine how uncomfortable it makes already not great start? I knew our tastes, carpaccio followed by rabbit sounded great , but option changed to soup/ salmon or terrine , which were not tempting and then turkey for mains. How come you do not update it online, if I book , technically buy one thing you can't change it like that, especially 5 star hotel's restaurant. At least email so I could reconsider my special meal. The Barbera d"Alba we ordered was a bit too warm, but at that point I was just having not to be more upset. Had one dessert to share - the chocolate log which was really nice. At the very end our waiter disappeared, the other one brought the bill, roughly 150£ including service. Only in the cab I noticed we got charged for an extra dessert. Instead one 2 course, one 3 course both were charged as 3 courses per person. Not only no even smallest gesture for our anniversary on the dessert plate, we got overcharged for an extra! p.s. also 6,5£ for regular sparkling water is silly. Would never recommend or go back.

Went to The Connaught to celebrate my sister's 60th Birthday. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel welcome. The staff were unpretentious and provided the right level of care whilst still not being over bearing. They offered more sandwiches which were welcome, all of which were very good. As they knew it was my sister's birthday they came round with a special cake for her which was a lovely touch. At the end they boxed up the cakes we couldn't eat and gave us additional cookies. I even managed to get an additional one of their gorgeous bags! I had only booked this restaurant as Claridges was full, however, I am certainly glad I did. Thank you to all the staff from the doormen to the waiters, you made the afternoon special with fond memories.

I spent some time trying to book a special Saturday night dinner at a London restaurant WC1 area. I guess I didn't anticipate how difficult it would be to book a renowned establishment less than a month in advance. However, Espelette had a booking available for the time and date required, this should have been a warning sign..! In short the food was fine, it just wasn't special in any way. Basic food, well cooked. I had a very nice steak and my wife had the Norfolk chicken... But it was overpriced for what it was. In terms of ambience the lighting level was a bit bright in my opinion. There are some cosy looking tables, however we were not seated on one of them! So we ended up poked away by the kitchen entrance. Sorry, I will not be going back.

Excellent service and very festive atmosphere. Sophisticated venue, but staff were friendly and not pretentious at all! The pastries and cakes were absolutely delicious- much better than those served at the Dorchester afternoon tea!

Having walked past The Connaught in the number of years visiting London we thought we'd give this restaurant a try (wrong). We walked in a welcome was given and shown to our seats. And there we sat and sat and sat, there was a mother and 2 children behind us who seem to be enjoying the food, we were finally handed our menu and that was it. There must have been 8 staff wondering around and talking to each other, oh did I mention there would have been 10 diners in the restaurant at that time (lunch) as the time progressed we decided to leave. To add insult to injury as we walked out the maître de asked if we enjoyed ourselves, my partner not one to hold back told him in no uncertain terms what had happened and they should remind staff that the customers come first.

If this was any other restaurant in any other location, it would probably have been a 4 or 5 start experience. Our expectations for dining at what should have been one of the best venues in London were high and the experience want up to that. The good was rather good, but were were all hungry after three courses. We had booked a special rate which included champagne, which did not arrive. I also wish hotels would understand that I do not need to be handed a towel to dry my hands in the loo!

I'm sure this is a rather good restaurant, although I certainly wouldn't pay the prices on the menu. My real problem was that we had a special deal with a glass of champagne and the staff knew nothing about it. Opentable really needs to get its house in order!

We went for the Afternoon tea treat. It is a very beautiful and luxury place, no wonder, is one of the best places in UK. The food was excellent, specially the scones with jams and the little cakes. Yes is a bit pricey, but you get to enjoy every penny worth for it. The food was really the best I have ever had and they do refills until you want as many you want. Service was great, and the lady playing on the harp, made me feel so ,,in wonderland''

We came for an afternoon tea last week Sunday for my husbands birthday, there was four of us.On arrival the hotel was lovely and warm, we greeted politely, our coats taken from us and stored and we were shown to our table. Our table was ready and we greeted well by the restaurant staff. All of the staff were polite, friendly and ready to assist with the questions we had during our tea.The tea itself was a very good quality, there was a nice selection of sandwiches, we had 2 servings of the sandwiches and both had different variations which was very good. The fillings were tasty and fresh. I liked the way they served the sandwiches separately, these were brought over first and once we had finished they then served the scones and cakes.The scones were very good, light but with the right texture and the taste was nice. The accompanying cream and preserves were also very nice and there was a good selection. The cake selection was good, the cakes were tasty and not too sweet. Overall this was a nice experience, the live harp music they have added a nice touch to it and the general ambience was good.

Great restaurant and wonderful food. This was a treat that made the 2 nights we had in London. Will visit again.

Nous nous faisions une joie de la perspective d'un high tea si typiquement londonien dans un lieu d'exception.Ça a mal commencé : presque une demi heure d'attente pour avoir notre table. Alors je dois préciser que le responsable s'est excusé, nous a proposé du champagne et nous a accordé une remise du montant du service à la fin de l'expérience mais est-ce que cela suffit ?Le service était long, très long.Les finger sandwiches délicieux, et tres copieux. Il faut noter que les scones étaient les meilleurs que j'ai jamais mangés...Mais voilà, le sucre n'était pas, mais pas du tout à la hauteur. Pâte feuilletée sèche, creme lourde et sans saveur, Carrots cake au parfum bien trop présent de cannelle. Et pour finir, alors Que nous avons précisé à deux reprises qu'une de nous était allergique aux fruits à coques, le Carrots cake qui était dans l'assiette qui lui était destinée contenait des noix de pecan au même titre que tous les autres.En résumé, je ne recommande pas

My partner wished to treat her first boss of many years ago to Afternoon Tea on our recent return visit to London. We selected the Connaught based on the reputation and appearance since its renovations. At the front door we were offered help with our sleeping child's pushchair, warmly greeted by the management and given the opportunity to select from an impressive range of teas. The setting of Espelette is amazing overlooking Carlos Place and wonderfully eccentric high empire period shops of Mount Street. The sandwiches all had a twist, the scones were perfect and the cakes the best I've had outside Laduree in Paris. We spent two very pleasant hours having deliberately aimed for the last slot of the afternoon to ensure the table would not be required again. A very special experience that would for me rank #2 out of 40 plus places we have gone. Will certainly return.

We had breakfast and dinner at Espelette during our stay at the Connaught.Breakfast wasn't anything special. The food was standard fare and it wasn't presented or prepared in any special way. Our waiter at breakfast forget one part of our order which he brought after we asked about it. We then discovered towards the end of our meal that he had omitted another thing that was part of our order.Dinner on the other hand was very good. the food was very nice and the portions were generous. We enjoyed each of our 3 different courses. Dessert was particularly good. Our waiters were very courteous and friendly and added positively to the experience. The restaurant added a personal touch by giving us a congratulatory dessert because we were celebrating a special occasion. I would consider returning for dinner if I find myself in the area again.