The Connaught Grill in City of London, Westminster

Este restaurante tiene todo, potencialmente, para ofrecer, y en sus primeros días era insuperable. Sin embargo, parece haber perdido el rumbo y carece de vitalidad, calidad de servicio o excelencia alimentaria. Dado el excelente pedigrí de The Connaught, seguramente volverá a su gloria anterior, pero por ahora ten paciencia. Nuestra visita fue durante un almuerzo tranquilo con solo cuatro mesas ocupadas. Las mesas están ubicadas de una manera en la que la privacidad se puede permitir entre la mayoría de los huéspedes, pero curiosamente el equipo de gestión colocó a todos los invitados en un lugar, lejos de la cocina y la entrada. Una decisión extraña, dado que normalmente a los huéspedes les gusta ver la cocina en acción y también estar sentados separados unos de otros. El restaurante tiene una sensación limpia y fresca con accesorios clásicos de madera y cuero con un toque de diseño que será en gran medida una sensación de marmita - como o no -. Servicio El equipo parecía estar algo desmotivado y muchos errores tuvieron lugar durante el almuerzo. Una mesa frente a nosotros se quejaba, con frecuencia, de la baja velocidad del servicio de cocina y nos dimos cuenta de lo mismo y nos preguntamos si el Chef o la cocina no habían llegado por delante de los invitados y tal vez esta era la razón de la ubicación de la mesa. Calidad Alimentaria La calidad de la comida era agradable, o satisfactorio, pero ciertamente no excelente, y no de un estándar que se esperaría de The Grill at The Connaught. Nada era específicamente pobre pero no inspiraba. Relación calidad-precio Si bien todo Londres ha visto un aumento significativo de los precios, inicialmente culpado por el Brexit, pero ahora una herramienta del comercio de la hostelería para repercutir los precios, The Grill ciertamente ha tenido su parte justa de aumentos de precios, de tal manera que ahora se siente muy caro en comparación con sus competidores por el estándar y la calidad ofrecida. Somos conscientes de que ha habido algunos cambios en la gestión desde nuestra visita, pero no hemos oído hablar de ningún cambio en lo que respecta al personal de la cocina, o la procedencia de la comida, por lo que sugeriría por el momento que las visitas se suspendan hasta que vea críticas más favorables.

Excellent as always. Food, atmosphere and exceptional service. The somier knowledge was impressive

Fabulous experience overall, with a great veggie menu. I would just note that I don’t always want a full tasting menu, even the shorter 5 courses is a LOT of food! And the price point puts it firmly in the ‘occasional treat’ bracket.

Hands down one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. The entire Helene team went above and beyond.

A superlative experience. Often, dining at a fine dining establishment either is too avant garde/experimentative, or is conventional with a stiff upper lip. Helen Darroze is neither; what it is is amazing hospitality, personal conversations, great ambience and exceptional service. The food itself is second to none. Each dish is a perfect and pure representation of what it’s meant to be, and every ingredient is both actively present in the dish and singing in harmony with the others. The wine list is incredible too and the sommelier offered us excellent pairing recommendations. Go for a special meal, you won’t go wrong.

Amazing food and outstanding service from Matthew. His knowledge of the food was amazing and all his recommendations spot on!!!!!! Highly recommend

I cannot commend our waiter Matthew enough. He was personal, approachable and everything he recommended was amazing. Our favorites are the beetroot (we don’t normally even like beetroot) and scallops. The chips were truly delicious too! In general I would recommend the restaurant to anyone at anytime.

Great hotel and restaurant - the festive winter atmosphere is definitely a must. I had special attention put to my gluten allergy and didn’t feel left out from a culinary experience perspective. A must try!

One of my favourite restaurants in London, for a special occasion or just because. We try to go every time we’re in London and are always treated as returning friends. Cannot recommend enough!

The baby chicken with saffron rice as a side is delicioussss! Great service as well.

As a 3 star restaurant in a hotel as distinguished as the Connaught, you can of course expect exceptional food, wine and service. With that comes an exceptional price tag, and this is true of all the 3-star restaurants in the UK. And with so much competition just in London alone, it is the finer detail and service which can set a restaurant apart from all the others. The food was out of this world, and I say this as someone who has been very fortunate to eat at the majority of the 3 star Michelins in the UK - Helene Darroze is at the top of this list. The guinea fowl and the lobster were stand outs for me, but really every course was superb. If you’re a wine enthusiast or appreciate wine pairings, we opted for the ultimate wine experience and have no regrets. The thing about wine pairings is everyone is doing them nowadays and they can be substandard and uninspiring, and given that they’re usually hundreds of pounds it can be a great disappointment when not done right. However, the experience at Helene Darroze was second to none and complimented each course perfectly. The 2015 Chateaux d’Yquem was a stand out for me. There are two other cheaper wine pairing options available. And finally, the service. The team here are the gold standard of hospitality. Kind and thoughtful, friendly and welcoming. We were treated to a tour of the kitchen, the chefs just as smiley and friendly despite being incredibly busy and focused. I made some remarks about the tweezers the chefs use to apply finishing touches, and the next day I had an envelope in my room with a hand written note and some chefs tweezers as a gift. It’s this human and personal touch that makes memories that last a lifetime, so thank you to Lelia the guest services manager who thought to do this, because it was so appreciated. I can’t recommend Helene Darroze enough and especially if you’re looking to celebrate a special occasion.

The dining experience was simply fantastic. From the moment we arrived, the service worked together seamlessly, creating a relaxed and welcoming vibe. The food was truly the highlight – each dish crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients and balanced flavours that felt both inventive and comforting. The starters were vibrant, the mains perfectly cooked, and the desserts were just indulgent enough to end the meal on a high note. The calm atmosphere makes it a perfect spot to unwind and enjoy a memorable meal. Highly recommend for anyone who loves great food and impeccable service!

Amazing restaurant. Dot. We’ve been to a Sunday lunch looking for a Sunday Roast and we’ve been caught by surprise with the service and meat quality.

A brilliant meal, with even better service. Cannot say enough good things about the team here.

Restaurante dentro do hotel. O ambiente é meio sem graça para um hotel tradicional e pomposo Mas o serviço é extremamente atencioso. A apresentação dos pratos e da escolha dos talheres é muito boa A comida deliciosa especialmente as carnes O lugar é caro

The Connaught Grill is a prestigious dining destination in London, blending traditional elegance with modern flair. Located within the iconic Connaught Hotel, the restaurant offers a refined menu that focuses on British cuisine, with a contemporary twist. The ambiance is warm and intimate, with rich decor that adds to the luxurious experience. The food is beautifully presented, and the quality is exceptional, from succulent steaks to expertly crafted desserts. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging in a fine dining experience, The Connaught Grill provides impeccable service and unforgettable flavors, making it a standout in London’s culinary scene.

Muy caro, y la experiencia no es tan extraordinaria

We had a great experience. Beautiful dining room, great staff that is very friendly and helpful. All the dishes we had were prepared perfectly

The best restaurant I have ever been to. If you are looking for fantastic service, food and wines this is the place to go. The most brilliant dining experience.

My husband and I came for pre dinner drinks on a Saturday night and ended up booking Sunday lunch at the Grill. The service was excellent from remembering things we mentioned at the time of booking the day before to the dining experience. Attentive but not intrusive. The setting was relaxing and elegant and the food was delicious, beautifully presented. Traditional yet with a modern touch. Great vegetarian options.

Disappointing experience for a three-star Michelin restaurant. Far from Core's standards. The room was underwhelming, and the staff didn't make us feel special. Service was nothing exceptional and slow at times; we waited 15+ minutes for the meat course. The food was average overall. The caviar starter and the Wagyu main course were very good but came at a hefty price. The tomato tart with haddock was bland, and the langoustine starter was also quite basic. The lamb was too salty too. The baba au rhum was okay, but is it really appropriate for a three-star Michelin menu, especially when it’s something you can get at any brasserie? The sommelier was not very commercial. We won’t be coming back.

Reservé aquí para mi cumpleaños de mamá hoy y pensé en escribir la reseña tan pronto como llegara a casa. Originalmente lo reservé para 6: 45 pm, pero como llegamos temprano y estábamos sentados en el bar, pensé que llamaría y pediría que me sentaran antes y eran más que serviciales. Nada más llegar al restaurante el servicio era excepcional de Daniela en la parte delantera que era muy acogedor, y nuestro servidor Matthew (famoso Matthew lo llamé debido al hecho de que vi un montón de grandes críticas sobre él) que era muy atento y nos dio grandes recomendaciones, y por supuesto el chef que hizo la comida era excelente. En general la experiencia increíble volverá. : )

Maravillosa experiencia en todo Comí ostras y arpillera Colega tenía espárragos y peces monje Nos invitó a Pol Roger Churchill y Beaune 1 er Cru Observa los precios de la carta de vinos, especialmente después del vodka martinis. . . Y Tokaji para terminar

As a three star restaurant, I felt so disappointed

The food, service and ambience was outstanding. It exceeded expectation. It is exceptionally expensive.

Loved our whole experience there in HD! Foods are delicious, vide was great, and the hostability was outstanding! Highly recommend them for everyone!

Lovely food but not cheap. Wine is very expensive. 15% service charge is on the high side. Had the set lunch which is a lot cheaper than their tasting courses. You do get some very nice complimentary food which tasted divine.

The Connaught is such a lovely hotel and it is complimented by this restaurant. The individual courses and their presentation are outstanding. The staff is attentive and the pace of a multi course meal is unhurried. The pricing is steep and there are “supplements” that add further to the cost. But my experience was quite good and I will be a return customer when in London.

Excellent meal and we loved the chef’s table downstairs! Will be back.

We had a wonderful meal. The service in particular was exceptional. Andrea was very attentive to me and my wife. When I asked him to direct us to the bar, instead of pointing us to the direction, he walked us over and made sure a seat was arranged for us. The food was great, but the level of service is what I remembered most. Visited April 10th

Have been back a few times now and each our expectations are exceeded. The service is top class, as you would expect in a such a place, but there is a sense of engagement with the customers that elevates the Grill beyond other top class restaurants. In summary excellent produce prepared and presented brilliantly.

Fantastic experience all round. Atmosphere and food were brilliant and the service was above and beyond.

My husband and I had a fantastic dinner with Matthew as our server. Our food was incredible and the service was an exquisite experience. We look forward to coming back again!

My husband and I came here as a special dinner while on our honeymoon. We were blown away by the exquisite service from our waiter, Matthew, and the amazing food that he helped us select. We can’t wait to plan another trip back to London to eat here again! I ordered the pidgeon and my husband got the Japanese black beef sirloin. Both were phenomenal! We also ordered the scallops as an app and mashed potatoes and mushrooms as a side. Everything was fantastic! Definitely worth the experience!!

Truly incredible service from all of the staff with an exceptional eye for detail for everything. Wonderful and totally deserving of their 3 stars.

An experience. The staff is incredible. The quality of the meat is superb. Endless wine selection. Compliments

Excellent, one of the bests restaurants I know. Helene Darroze is fantastic and you feel it inside her dishes. I recommend this amazing experience.

Thank you Matthew at the grill for your advice and for steering us towards the “Celebration of Game” taster menu. As a complete offering probably one of the best dining experiences we’ve had. That’s not a throw away comment, we are foodies and destination diners with too many calories under our belts! Impeccable service from all, perfect wine pairings and great explanations from the sommelier and service team throughout . Many thanks for looking after my wife and I so well last weekend . Hope to see you soon

Great services, lovely ambiance and virtually all the food was fantastic, but totally invalidated for me by the 'lazy' main course I was given as I am on a halal/pescatarian diet. Instead of giving me a nice piece of fish, or a thoughtfully prepared vegetarian dish, I was served a large, flavourless artichoke. Very disappointing given the cost of the meal.

This is the best lunch I ever had… the starters were amazing, but the venison pie… it was just stunning.. no words , the service was excellent , the sommelier very helpful with the wine list and thank you so much to salvatore who made everything so special , we will be back as soon as I can. Thank you

Excellent lunch, elegant service. All food was top class. Top quality cooking in a calm environment

Impeccable in every possible way.

Food so good, staff very nice and accommodate our needs. So expensive and to get steak you should pay almost double the price!

Superb night. Seamless service and stunning food. Would definitely recommend and return when I’m next in London.

It’s hard not to give The Connaught Grill 5 Stars. Located in the back of the hotel, The CG is a welcome addition to the Connaught’s tour de force of restaurants and bars. We reveled in the full experience on offer, with the table made Crepe Suzette being the star of the show. One for special occasions as the venues prices are higher than many of london finest establishments, but hey you probably knew that already!

Disappointing for what should be a truly outstanding experience.

We had the seven course taster menu, the food was excellent, superb service and fantastic location, highly recommended.

Superb experience top to bottom.

Great food and outstanding service.

The food is good but the prices are steep.

This place is a real treat and its not cheap. If you go for the 7 course tasting menu (with wine) leave about 4 hours and prepare to pay 1k+

I was in London for business and ate at so many big name and Michelin starred restaurants. Of all the places we went, the Connaught Grill was by far my favorite. The service is incredible. The wine list is infinite. The bread was the greatest, the scallop was breathtaking. My filet Diane was out of this world. The maitre d was so accommodating to our party. I can't rave about this restaurant enough.

The Connaught Grill is one of London's most iconic restaurants, and for good reason. The food is exceptional, the wine list is extensive, and the service is impeccable. I recently had the pleasure of dining at The Connaught Grill for a special occasion, and I was absolutely blown away. The menu changes seasonally, but you can always expect to find a wide selection of classic British dishes made with the finest ingredients. I started with the grilled octopus with chorizo and nduja, which was perfectly cooked and seasoned. For my main course, I had the whole fish in a salt crust, which was simply exquisite. The fish was so fresh and flavorful, and the salt crust helped to seal in the juices and create a beautiful presentation. The wine list at The Connaught Grill is one of the most extensive in London, with over 2,000 bottles to choose from. I was particularly impressed with the selection of Burgundy wines. My sommelier was very knowledgeable and helpful in helping me choose the perfect wine to pair with my meal. The service at The Connaught Grill is also top-notch. The staff is attentive and professional, and they go out of their way to make sure that you have a memorable dining experience. Overall, I had an absolutely wonderful time at The Connaught Grill. The food is exceptional, the wine list is extensive, and the service is impeccable. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a special dining experience in London.

Fantastic seven course lunch to celebrate a significant birthday. The food was beautifully prepared and presented. The staff were charming and attentive. It was a delight!

I treated myself and a friend for a meal here and was blown away by it creativity within the kitchen a level of service that was professional, but also comforting. The chefs are seriously talented and I would recommend this as a real treat night.

Sat at 7:30 PM and finished around 11:30 PM. Able to accommodate allergies and vegetarian diet last minute. Only negative is waiting time between meals, plan accordingly. Food excellent as expected.

An outstanding experience, the food and service were impeccable and remains consistent. The staff is knowledgeable with the food and the restaurant itself, alongside the team effort shown across the evening’s service makes the experience even more memorable.

I'm from the states and went with my niece and nephew. The experience was such a joy, it's something I'll remember for the rest of my life. The food was amazing and the service was even better. Overall it was well worth the trip.

First things first, when we first walked in the place looked amazing but then was shown to our table which was too small for the eight of us. But after some shuffling around the staff were more than accommodating and made up for it in spades. From the quality of the food to the service there was little to fault. I've been very lucky to eat in some amazing places and this definitely ranks up with the best of them. A real experience!

Top-class food, friendly service (though sometimes forgetful), subdued private atmosphere

We had an outstanding dinner for a very special occasion. Very caring and kind service. This is a fantastic place.

3 Jun 2023 The name of the restaurant tells that it's known for the grill... and I must say the bread and the t-bone was absolutely amazing!! I asked for medium rare, and it was really really perfectly done! They recommended the langoustine for the starter and I went for it and I did enjoyed it on that day, but after having at different places after this, I have to say this place one was the least fresh (and I know it's not fair because the other places I had was in Scotland and just caught really really fresh ones. but I want to leave my honest review for myself to read back...) But again, their meat was just really perfectly done... haven't had that perfectness for a while!! I must also say their sauce which they made in front of us was full of umami and absolutely delicious - just a few drops ad already complimented the steaks. aaaaaaaaaaand I haven't had Crêpes Suzette for a looooooong time, and this one was the one I was dying for. Guilty but just perfect.

Was in London on our 10th wedding anniversary. Found this on the Michelin guide. Able to book easily through Open Table. Food was amazing. It’s a lot of food for sure. We did seven course meal. My wife is pregnant and they altered the set meal for her (No shellfish, some desserts pour uncooked alcohol on food at table) and made her feel completely at home. This is my first review and I cannot speak highly enough. They even gave us a special dessert for our anniversary and took a picture for us. Absolutely fantastic dinner. 10/10 would do again.

Great restaurant and great atmosphere. We ate at the grill during our stay at The Connaught hotel. We ordered the Beetroot Carpaccio, Prawns, Salmon and Rack of Lamb. It was all phenomenal but the Beetroot and Lamb stood out the most. Our server was also a pleasure and never felt rushed. Overall great experience.

We went there for dinner on our wedding anniversary. The 7 course tasting menu (with a couple of extras) was a stunning array of culinary works of art, each course with its own 'wow' factor. Delicious, of course, perfectly crafted. The paired wines matched perfectly, of course, and included some we would not have thought of ordering otherwise. The staff were lovely: efficient, friendly, professional, supremely knowledgeable about the food/wine, just delightful. The whole experience (admittedly silly expensive) was stunning, worth it, wonderful.

Had a lovely lunch, the food and overall service and experience were fantastic. Really enjoyed ourselves.

Absolutely incredible dining experience. Everything was exquisite from the service to the food and we left feeling happy and in awe at how delicious the tasting menu was and how great the service was.

Nice meal but not 3* in my view (and I’ve eaten at 3* restaurants before, as well as over 20 Michelin star restaurants in total).

We’d booked a table for our wedding night and the team contacted us late in the day to offer the chefs table and whole experience was sensational. By far the best 3 star I’ve been to and the food and service was incredible. Massive thanks to the team for making our day even more special and unforgettable. Absolutely world class!

The service was impeccable but I found the food to be of an average quality and not very special for the price paid.

The taste of sheep odor is too strong to tolerate. Wagyu beef is too salty to taste the flavor of sauce.

When my daughter chose the Connaught Grill for her birthday dinner, I was a bit unwilling. Sounded stuffy, pretentious, overpriced. But she has never been wrong with her food choices, so along we went. We started in one of the bars where we had some lovely looking and tasting drinks, and went on to the grill where we found some lovely selections of beef, fish, scampi, lamb… What surprised me was the range of vegetable sides that were also available. We ordered the Japanese sirloin and several sides, along with a beautiful 2013 L’Hermitage. Dinner ended with the shared Tarte Tatin and a delectable Tokaji port. Service was impeccable yet friendly, and it was a great way to celebrate a loved one’s birthday.

Flawless food + attentive service to celebrate British pie week at The Connaught Grill. The leather and wood booth gave a modern impression and intimate experience. The wine choice was biblical and came with helpful advice. My scotch egg is rich and runny. The jumble prawns were exactly that. The main event was beautifully crafted sea bass pie filleted at the table with great skills. The fish was moist the lid was crispy, triple cooked chips fluffy to perfection and finished off with braised baby leeks. Thanks to all lovely staff for a memorable evening.

Amazing food and Matthew was amazing! Highly recommend

Amazing food, exceptional service. Matthew went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and was so attentive from start to finish. Would highly recommend this place. Being on a carnivore diet, It is hard to find a steakhouse that actually lives up to its location and price tag. You genuinely feel as though you are in one of London best hotels- which you of course are! 10/10

Excellent. Really could not be better. Wonderful food and even better staff.

Any restaurant at the Connaught never fails to impress me. Wonderful service as always, a very chilled and low key environment along with some delicious food. We ordered the sea bass in pastry, it came with two different sauces and we had some sides which were all absolutely delicious. Wine options are great and dessert was also delicious. Recommended

Could fault nothing. A complete and satisfying dining experience

I just called the hotel to make a simple request, for the spa, the girl left me hanging with transferring me...in worked at the Four Seasons so l know service l could be any body..l was calling the restaurant by mistake...

I think this restaurant is super overrated. I ordered the 5 course experience and I found none of it amazing. I have eaten in other restaurants with Michelin stars and this one has disappointed me a lot, I expected more and better flavor, better served dishes. I felt overwhelmed by the staff, in a not friendly atmosphere.

Great food, stunning food experience! Good chat with the sommelier.

The nice waitress led us to the kitchen thus we had such an unique experience with Helene counnaght

As well as truly exceptional food (my favourite was the Pheasant Truffle supplement closely followed by the Wagyu Beef), the atmosphere was welcoming and we were also lucky to get a kitchen tour as it was for my dad’s birthday. Loved it!!

It was the first time my wife and I have eaten at Helene Darroze’s restaurant though have eaten at several 3 star Michelin restaurants previously. I’m pleased to say we weren’t disappointed, both the food and staff were excellent. On top of the standard 7 course set menu we chose 2 dishes from the Truffle menu, scallops and the pheasant both were amazing and we’re definitely loving the white truffle. Wine is expensive at £140 for the Chablis but was really nice. Quality of food was also really good and we struggled getting through all dishes! Although there were only 7 dishes, there were probably as many again when you add canapés and extra dishes provided by the chef. An extra was also the opportunity to visit the kitchen which I love doing elsewhere and would definitely recommend doing at Helene Darroze as it makes you appreciate the huge amount of work and the number of staff it takes to prepare your food and hence the cost. Loved this restaurant and would love to come back. Definitely recommend!!

A wonderful experience from start to finish. Faultless service and superb food.

Fabulous meal. Wonderful location. Very special.

Absolutely amazing food and service

Excellent service by a lovely team. Great food. Truly special experience.

This is such an amazing restaurant. Amazing staff and environment! The warm service made me feel that the whole experience is the best in London so far. Thanks for Enrico and Giuseppe specially to make our lunch experience wonderful! They made us feel so warm and welcomed! This is the best part of experience throughout the whole journey of visit. The food is great with large portion for each course, which made the price worthy. We spent such a nice afternoon here, and I have highly recommended this restaurant to many of my friends. The desserts are also amazing! I like the scallop the most.

I don’t know what was better, the service or the food. Some of the food was out of this world good.

Absolutely amazing restaurant !!! Food , service and ambience are 100%

The main waiter only cared about us ordering wine and he basically told us not to order 5 and 7 courses together lol for their own sake of serving the same number of dishes

We had great experience of dinning at the restaurant. The food is super and the service is great.

One of the best fine dining experiences. The food is absolutely first class and the service is truly professional. A special dish is added to our menu as a gift for anniversary, thanks chef!

The food was not special, it lacked a wow factor and the tomato dish in particular was very poor.

Above and beyond - everything! Even provided a kitchen tour. We will never forget that. It will be a lovely memory.

Beyond disappointing , the food was not good, a few things on the menu was extra charge, for that price there shouldn't be any extra charges. I am not sure how it got all these Micheline starts. I would not recommend this restaurant to anybody.

Fantastic multi course meal. My husband had the regular meal and I had the vegetarian version. Sometimes the vegetarian meals can feel like an afterthought but that was definitely not the case here. Highly recommend!

First the good… the reservations team was excellent. We had 4 surprise guests and the reservations team was able to extend our reservation to 8 persons on very short notice. The good news ends there. My son and I lunched at the same restaurant last year and the menu simply hadn’t changed! I find that seriously disappointing from a well regarded chef. Next the service…. Tired, absent, and extremely slow. Our lunch - 5 courses took 4 hours. This meant that we waited for extraordinary lengths of time between courses. As a result the food was also substandard. The cuttlefish with XO sauce was rubbery and did not go with a potato accompaniment! The duck was worst of all - cold, over cooked and salty! The deserts were prepared by amateurs and lacked precision and care. The other courses were simply ok! Not once did anyone ask how our meal was faring!!! Appalling experience and I / we will never be back. I would strongly discourage diners … simply not worth it …. At all.

That’s just got to be the best value 7 Course 3 Michelin star Lunch out there today. It was simply stunning 😍to taste and stunning in value! The experience was even better when I decided to ask the Sommelier (Lukas) to choose only one wine for the whole meal and the Austrian organic wine was simply exquisite too that he chose. Not too fancy in the usual ‘reveals’ of meals you usually get elsewhere - but flavours of from the duck and lobster courses were amazing. As my wife likes vegetarian options they even swapped the duck course for a beautiful leek wellington - which was 🤩 awesome. It’s a definite return trip to London to this one ! (And I’ve never said that to any Michelin restaurant before)