Francatelli

Francatelli, situated in the prestigious St. James's Hotel & Club in Mayfair, offers a dining experience steeped in history and elegance. The concept is inspired by the recipes of Charles Elmé Francatelli, Queen Victoria's former chef, presenting traditional British cuisine with a contemporary touch.

Under the skilled leadership of Michelin-starred chef William Drabble, Francatelli brings historical recipes to life using the finest seasonal ingredients. The menu reflects the chef's dedication to honoring British culinary traditions while delivering a refined, modern edge.

My evening at Francatelli was nothing short of remarkable. The dishes, rooted in tradition yet elevated with precision, were expertly prepared and bursting with flavor. The attentive service further enhanced the experience, creating an atmosphere of sophistication and care.

To top it all off, the excellent price-to-quality ratio made this indulgent evening an incredible value—a rare find in the heart of Mayfair.

Francatelli is a culinary treasure that celebrates Britain's rich gastronomic history with grace and flair. A must-visit for those who appreciate exceptional food and impeccable service.

Soup and both desserts were outstanding. All around excellent. Portion for meats were reasonable, but ideally could have been larger. I would also recommend the 15% service to be made known in the menu

Honestly one of my most favourite Michelin restaurants in London. It is very discrete in a quiet location. The food is executed so well. It is no fuss, just focused on bringing out the best of the ingredients. Continues to be great. Perfect for a special occasion.  Also I have so many dietary restrictions that they took it all into consideration. Was brilliant!

I don't give 5 stars, but this place deserves every single one. We were sat at the bar, a nice setting and atmosphere,  before our meal and had a great cocktail, very smooth and tasty. Once sat at our table we have picked the wine pairing with the 7 course meniu, the food was delicious and perfectly explained as well as the wine pairing that complemented the food. The service was absolutely excellent and without a fault, we have expressed our gratitude for a very well job done, would not believe the staff has only 3 weeks there. All of this over a 3h45min experience in a very nice and cosy environment. Highly recommend, it is worth every penny.

Visited here for lunch using a gift voucher hoping for the same standards of service you would expect from a 1* Michelin restaurant. On arrival we were pointed to a table, offered water and then left for a good amount of time. Eventually our waiter arrived and asked to confirm the voucher details linked to our booking. Afterward he produced a little card with a set course menu for us to choose from. We made our selection and he asked if we wanted any wine, to which we said no but we were not offered any alternative such as soft drinks/juices etc. The first dish was a pre-starter gazpacho which was great. However, as I was still eating, my partners bowl was taken and she was also told "Let me take this as your starter is now ready". I carried on eating and had pieces of cutlery being laid around me for the upcoming course which was a bit uncomfortable. Despite this the starter was as enjoyable as the gazpacho, as was the main/dessert. But the pace of delivery was just all over the shop. I don't know if this was because we were deemed less important for being a voucher paying guest or if the service in general just isn't that good. Nevertheless, we wanted to add a tip (as this wasn't included on our bill) but this wasn't acknowledged sadly. As a whole, despite feeling the food was certainly enjoyable - the overall experience would be easily forgotten.

We cater for Halal, but only with a 72-hour notice window as we would need to purchase Halal meat in advance. We do not have a separate kitchen, fridges or pieces of equipment to cater for Halal preparations, and thus, cannot guarantee cross-contamination.

Halal Status for Seven Park Place by William Drabble