There is something unique about all of the Michelin starred restaurants in London, but it is easy to see why some truly stand out. Hélène Darroze at The Connaught is one of those restaurants. Boasting the rare 3 Michelin stars, the restaurant is one of the best in the city and promises to offer diners an unforgettable experience.
An Overall Feast for the Senses
Every detail of the experience at Hélène Darroze at The Connaught has been thoughtfully crafted to enhance the dining journey.
Styled by Pierre Yovanovitch, the look includes blush shades, curved lines and deep velvet and leather seating creating a sumptuous feel from start to finish. The custom-made interior also has a contemporary edge with a blue blown-glass chandelier and exposed wooden tabletops. Even the Michelin guide noted the calibre of the restaurants design, applauding its efforts to evolve and the creation of a warmer, more relaxed atmosphere in which to dine. The review also praised the exquisite food and its steadfast focus on the main ingredient “be it lobster from Cornwall or grouse from Wales” and the “accompanying flavours, including occasional international influences, are used to enhance or italicise it and this results in dishes that stay long in the memory”. They also encouraged guests to ensure they ordered the “signature Baba dessert with a choice of Armagnacs aged by her brother Marc” before leaving.
Dining Options
As befits a culinary venue of this quality, Hélène Darroze at The Connaught has a variety of options when it comes to booking and enjoying a meal in their establishment.
The Dining Room
The artfully designed dining room, with its cocooning Pierre Yovanovitch interior, offers an intimate dining experience where the food takes centre stage. Guests will be treated to personally tailored menus that are grounded in seasonal produce, sourced directly from hand-picked farmers, makers and growers. The craftsmanship of the room is equalled by that of the chefs who are ready to “transform your selected ingredients into original works of culinary art”.
The Chef’s Table
Certainly a superb choice for any special occasion, the Chef’s Table at Hélène Darroze features seven curated courses, created in advance for your bespoke menu. The freshest ingredients are used throughout all of the 3 Michelin Star dishes, all presented by the chefs themselves who can answer all of your questions while you sit at the pink marble table on its Terrazzo dais.
The Sommelier Table
Led by your private sommelier, this is a fabulous opportunity to explore the rich history of The Connaught wine collection. Whether you are there for lunch or dinner, guests will be treated to Michelin-starred dishes that are perfectly matched with wines from leading regionally producers and artisan, family-owned vineyards. The table itself is also located in the atmospheric limestone wine cellar, containing over 30,000 bottles of wine in the foundations of The Connaught and all managed by the Director of Wine Daniel Manetti.
Nestled in the heart of Mayfair, Hélène Darroze at The Connaught is undoutably one of the most impressive Michelin starred restaurants in London. Following its extensive refurbishment in 2019 and its enduring commitment to quality, from ingredient to table, this is fine dining in its most dynamically reimagined form.
