Award-winning

Hélène Darroze at The Connaught

Name: Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
Address: The Connaught Carlos Place, London, United Kingdom, W1K 2AL
Telephone: 020 3147 7200
Price range: £41 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6

780 Reviews

£41 and over

French

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Hélène Darroze at The Connaught is an elegant expression of craft. Warm and intimate yet bold and modern, every element is bespoke – from the Pierre Yovanovitch interiors to Hélène’s personally tailored menus, grounded in seasonal British produce, infused with French flair and shaped around you.

Our Chef’s Table puts you metres from the inventiveness and precision of the Hélène Darroze kitchen. Talk to the chefs at the pass, enjoy one-of-a-kind service and witness culinary creativity first-hand.

And for a more personalised dining experience with a difference, embark on a journey into the ultimate exploration of The Connaught wines at The Sommelier’s Table. Led by your private sommelier and accompanied by perfectly matched, Michelin-starred dishes, this is a truly bespoke dining experience.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 24, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
French
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
020 3147 7200
Website
http://www.the-connaught.co.uk/restaurants-bars/helene-darroze-at-the-connaught/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Hélène Darroze
Private party contact
helenedarroze@the-connaught.co.uk: 020 3147 7200

Location
The Connaught, Carlos Place, London, W1K 2AL
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 3 Stars 2023
Neighborhood
Mayfair
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Chef's Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 780 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

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780 Reviews

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midnitie
London
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
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.
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TysonP
Tallahassee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
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.
Hélène Darroze at The ConnaughtResponded 3 days ago
Dear TysonP, Thank you for your fabulous review! We are really glad to read that you had a good time with us and that you enjoyed both the food and our hospitality! We take so much pride in our service and it makes us really happy that it didn’t go unnoticed. We look forward to welcome you back soon! Warmest Regards, Mirko Benzo General Manager Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
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Frederic
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an outstanding dinner for a very special occasion. Very caring and kind service. This is a fantastic place.
Hélène Darroze at The ConnaughtResponded on June 30, 2023
Dear Frederic, Thanks so much for your very kind review. I’m delighted that you both enjoyed your dinner with us and, If I recall correctly, celebrating your Anniversary. It was a pleasure to help you mark the occasion and I’ll be sure to pass your compliments on to the entire team. Hope we can welcome you back again soon. Best regards, Mirko Benzo General Manager Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
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OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
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.
Hélène Darroze at The ConnaughtResponded on June 14, 2023
Dear Anonymous, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a nice review about your experience at Hélène Darroze at The Connaught. Milestones like yours don't happen every day and it was our pleasure to have share this occasion with you. We hope you make the most out of your holidays in Europe and we hope to see you again soon. Best Wishes, Mirko Benzo General Manager Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
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YetAnotherChiswickFoodie
London
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
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.
Hélène Darroze at The ConnaughtResponded on May 23, 2023
Dear YetAnotherChiswickFoodie, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Hélène Darroze on such a special occasion in your relationship. We are pleased to hear you had a great time with us, specially being such an epicure yourself, it will be a pleasure to share your words with the team. Keep treating the wife with your creations, we are sure that is one of your secrets to your long-lasting partnership. Best Wishes, Mirko Benzo General Manager Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
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MatthewK
St. Louis
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a lovely lunch, the food and overall service and experience were fantastic. Really enjoyed ourselves.
Hélène Darroze at The ConnaughtResponded on May 23, 2023
Dear MatthewK, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We are really grateful that you choose us as one of the spots in your visit to London and are happy to read that you liked everything about it. Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely note, this literally made our day and I cannot wait to share this with the team. We look forward to welcome you back soon! Warmest Regards Mirko Benzo General Manager Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
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EvaL
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
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.
Hélène Darroze at The ConnaughtResponded on May 11, 2023
Dear EvaL, Thank you so much for your kind words about your dining experience with us. It is delightful to read that you will have enjoyed both the delicious food and the service we provide. We very much look forward to having you at Hélène Darroze at The Connaught again in the future! Warmest Regards, Mirko Benzo General Manager Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
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ChloeLondon1993
London
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience4
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).
Hélène Darroze at The ConnaughtResponded on May 17, 2023
Dear ChloeLondon1993, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We were saddened to hear that your visit to Hélène Darroze didn't meet your expectations at all and we would like to hear more about your experience with us. We would be most grateful if you could contact us at helenedarroze@the-connaught.co.uk to get in touch with one of our managers to discuss in detail your feedback. Best regards, Mirko Benzo General Manager Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
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OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
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!
Hélène Darroze at The ConnaughtResponded on April 27, 2023
Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We are really grateful that you choose us to come celebrate your wedding night with us and we are truly happy to read that you liked everything about it. Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely note, this literally made our day and I cannot wait to share this with the team. We look forward to welcome you back soon! Warmest Regards Mirko Benzo General Manager Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
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SundayRoastFan
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience3
The service was impeccable but I found the food to be of an average quality and not very special for the price paid.
Hélène Darroze at The ConnaughtResponded on April 28, 2023
Dear Julian, Thank you for taking the time to write about your dining experience with us, we are sorry to read about your comments regarding produce and value, rest assured that we have reviewed it with kitchen team. We would like to thank you for your positive mention about our service. We take pride into looking after our guests and we are very thankful for your honest review and we truly hope to welcome you again. Kindest Regards, Mirko Benzo General Manager Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
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GinlanJ
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 11, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience5
The taste of sheep odor is too strong to tolerate. Wagyu beef is too salty to taste the flavor of sauce.
Hélène Darroze at The ConnaughtResponded on April 19, 2023
Dear GinlanJ, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Hélène Darroze. Our restaurant prides itself of using the best available products and we were sad to hear that some of the dishes were not to your taste. Please feel free to contact me directly if you wish to discuss this further or if there is any information I may not be aware of at cdinis@the-connaught.co.uk Best Wishes, Celia Dinis Guest Relations Manager Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
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MatthewH
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent. Really could not be better. Wonderful food and even better staff.
Hélène Darroze at The ConnaughtResponded on February 10, 2023
Dear MatthewH, Thank you for your kind review. It was such a pleasure to welcome you with us at Hélène Darroze at The Connaught. Your words are greatly appreciated; it was an absolute joy for me to share them with all the team. A very warm welcome back awaits you whenever you are able to visit us again, in the meantime, I send you my warmest good wishes and those of everyone at Hélène Darroze. Best regards, Mirko Benzo General Manager Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Could fault nothing. A complete and satisfying dining experience
Hélène Darroze at The ConnaughtResponded on February 10, 2023
Dear sir/ madam, Thank you very much for writing a kind and thoughtful review to us. We are happy to know that you had a good time and enjoyed the dining experience in our restaurant. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the near future. Warmest Regards Best regards, Mirko Benzo General Manager Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
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OpenTable Diner
Mexico City
11 reviews
vip
1.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience1
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.
Hélène Darroze at The ConnaughtResponded on December 31, 2022
Dear Anonymous, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We were disheartened to hear that your visit to Helene Darroze didn't meet your expectations at all and we would like to hear more about your experience with us. We would be most grateful if you could contact us at helenedarroze@the-connaught.co.uk to get in touch with one of our managers to discuss in detail your feedback. Best regards, Claudia Ferreres Guest Relations Manager Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
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Shouvik
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food, stunning food experience! Good chat with the sommelier.
Hélène Darroze at The ConnaughtResponded on December 31, 2022
Dear Shouvik, It was a great pleasure to welcome you to Hélène Darroze recently and to know that you took away some fond memories of your experience with us. I was delighted to share your kind words with all the team who join with me in hoping that you will visit us again in the not too distant future! Wishing you a Wonderful New Year! Claudia Ferreres Guest Relations Manager Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The nice waitress led us to the kitchen thus we had such an unique experience with Helene counnaght
Hélène Darroze at The ConnaughtResponded on December 19, 2022
Dear Anonymous Thank you for your kind and thoughtful review. It was such a pleasure to welcome you to Hélène Darroze and your many kind words are greatly appreciated. It was an absolute joy for me to share them with all the team. A very warm welcome back awaits you whenever you are able to visit us again but, in the meantime, I send you my warmest good wishes and those of everyone at Hélène Darroze. Best regards, Claudia Ferreres Guest Relations Manager Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
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MartinR
Herefordshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
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!!
Hélène Darroze at The ConnaughtResponded on December 31, 2022
Dear MartinR , We are delighted to learn how much you enjoyed your recent visit and it was a pleasure for me to share your kind words with all the team. We truly believe it is the whole team's dedication and commitment to constantly deliver warm, personable and attentive service that makes Hélène Darroze so special for all our guests. With my renewed appreciation, we wish you a wonederful New Year, Claudia Ferreres Guest Relations Manager Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
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!!
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OpenTable Diner
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful experience from start to finish. Faultless service and superb food.
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Annagraw
London
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous meal. Wonderful location. Very special.
Hélène Darroze at The ConnaughtResponded on December 1, 2022
Dear Annagraw, Thank you for your kind and thoughtful review. It was such a pleasure to welcome you to Hélène Darroze and your many kind words are greatly appreciated. It was an absolute joy for me to share them with all the team. A very warm welcome back awaits you whenever you are able to visit us again but, in the meantime, I send you my warmest good wishes and those of everyone at Hélène Darroze. Best regards, Mirko Benzo General Manager Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
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Aal611
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Absolutely amazing food and service
Hélène Darroze at The ConnaughtResponded on December 1, 2022
Dear al611, Thank you for your wonderful review, we are so pleased you enjoyed your both the food and service and we all look forward to welcoming you back to Hélène Darroze at The Connaught, on many more occasions. Best regards, Mirko Benzo General Manager Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
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Ipanema
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service by a lovely team. Great food. Truly special experience.
Hélène Darroze at The ConnaughtResponded on November 15, 2022
Dear Ipanema, It was a pleasure to welcome you to Hélène Darroze recently; to learn how much you enjoyed your visit and that you took some fond memories away with you. It will be an absolute joy for me to share your kind words with all the team of whom I am so proud. I hope we will have the immense pleasure of welcoming you back in the very near future. With all good wishes, Mirko Benzo General Manager Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
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OpenTable Diner
Cambridge
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
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.
Hélène Darroze at The ConnaughtResponded on November 15, 2022
Dear Anonymous, It was a great pleasure to welcome you to Hélène Darroze and to know how much you enjoyed your visit. I thank you for your kind words, especially towards Giuseppe and Enrico, of whom I am so proud. I believe that it is the team's dedication to constantly deliver warm and professional service that makes Hélène Darroze so special. We look forward to welcoming you back, in the meantime, I send you my warmest good wishes, Mirko Benzo General Manager Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I don’t know what was better, the service or the food. Some of the food was out of this world good.
Hélène Darroze at The ConnaughtResponded on November 15, 2022
Dear Anonymous, Thank you for your fabulous review, I am so pleased you enjoyed your both the food and service and took away such fond memories. We all look forward to welcoming you back to Hélène Darroze at The Connaught, on many more occasions. Best regards, Mirko Benzo General Manager Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
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AlexK
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall1food3service1ambience5
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
Hélène Darroze at The ConnaughtResponded on October 12, 2022
Dear AlexK Thank you for taking the time to share this experience with us. Please know we always suggest that the whole table orders the same number of courses to ensure our guests have the best experience of the tasting menu designed by our chefs. We would like to organise a phone to discuss further in detail your review. Please feel free to contact helenedarroze@the-connaught.co.uk with your preferred contact detail, Best Regards Mirko Benzo General Manager Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
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OpenTable Diner
Surrey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had great experience of dinning at the restaurant. The food is super and the service is great.
Hélène Darroze at The ConnaughtResponded on October 5, 2022
Dear Anonymous, I would like to express our gratitude on behalf of the whole team for taking the time to write this lovely review. We are truly happy to know you that you enjoyed the whole experience and your special mention to the food and the service. Thank you for taking the time to share this with us. We look forward to welcoming you back! Warmest Regards Mirko Benzo General Manager Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
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OpenTable Diner
London
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
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!
Hélène Darroze at The ConnaughtResponded on September 29, 2022
Dear Anonymous, I would like to express our gratitude from the bottom of our hearts and in behalf of the whole team for taking the time to write this lovely review. We are truly happy to know you that you enjoyed the food and the service. I would like to take the chance to thank you for choosing us for such a special occasion as your Anniversary and we certainly look forward to welcome you back in the near future! Warmest Regards Mirko Benzo General Manager Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
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CiriloE
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience.
Hélène Darroze at The ConnaughtResponded on September 29, 2022
Dear CiriloE Thank you so much for taking the time to give us a 5 stars review and for taking time to share your experience, We are truly grateful. Warmest Regards Mirko Benzo General Manager Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
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SuzyH
Caribbean
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience3
The food was not special, it lacked a wow factor and the tomato dish in particular was very poor.
Hélène Darroze at The ConnaughtResponded on September 29, 2022
Dear SuzyH Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are sorry to read that the experience didn't meet your expectations. Our teams both in the kitchen and the dining room work really hard every day and although we understand that we will never be able to please everyone, it’s not easy to read. We take your feedback to learn and improve and we appreciate your time for sharing. Best Regards, Mirko Benzo General Manager Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
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Bill
Raleigh
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Above and beyond - everything! Even provided a kitchen tour. We will never forget that. It will be a lovely memory.
Hélène Darroze at The ConnaughtResponded on September 29, 2022
Dear Bill, Thank you very much for taking the time to write about your dining experience at Hélène Darroze. We are so happy to know you had a good time and particularly enjoyed the tour behind the scenes! We look forward to welcoming you you soon! Kindest Regards, Mirko Benzo General Manager Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
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GunelI
Los Angeles
12 reviews
vip
1.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall1food1service4ambience4
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.
Hélène Darroze at The ConnaughtResponded on August 13, 2022
Dear Gunell, Thank you for your review and I am sorry your experience at Helene Darroze at The Connaught did not fully meet your expectations. May I ask if you could please contact me in cferreres@the-connaught.co.uk in order to discuss your visit in further details. With Kind Regards, Claudia Ferreres Guest Relations Manager
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
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!
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience3
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.
Hélène Darroze at The ConnaughtResponded on August 12, 2022
Dear Mr Sawhney Our restaurant uses the best products in season and when someone visits us within the same period as it was the case of your son, we might be using the ingredients which happen to be at their best. We were sad to hear the service felt slow and some of the dishes not of your taste, we take your feedback on board to improve. Thank you for your kind words in regards of our Reservations team, which were very pleased to know that you really appreciated their prompt action.
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Nigelhall10
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
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)
Hélène Darroze at The ConnaughtResponded on June 21, 2022
Dear Nigelhall10 Thank you so much for your kind words about your lunch with us. It is delightful to read that the experience was one that you will remember and that you were pleased by every aspect. Thank you in particular for highlighting Lucas, he was thrilled to read your review and that you enjoy his recommendations so much. We very much look forward to having you join us again in the future! Warmest Regards Mirko Benzo Restaurant Manager Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
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JonathanV
London
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best Michelin starred restaurants
Hélène Darroze at The ConnaughtResponded on June 16, 2022
Dear Jonathan, We are really grateful for your wonderful review. Thank you so much for taking the time to write and remind us why we do what we do. It was a pleasure to be able to look after you and we are really happy to read that you enjoyed the experience at Helene Darroze, We definitely look forward to your next visit! …Until then, we wish you a wonderful rest of the week, Warmest Regards Claudia Ferreres Guest Relations Manager Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
It’s a great experience to have a 3-starred Michelin restaurant meal yesterday, I was very enjoying in the meal. However, there’s some pity that I have to say. First, the way of confirmation of the booking was weird. I received a call to confirm the booking but the staff wanted me to say my card number in order to guarantee the booking, which was strange , maybe you let me type the card number on the website, booking system or using Apple Pay, your way to confirm the booking is so weird that I suspected it’s a fraud. Secondly, we ordered the 7-courses tasting menu last night, but we waited for a extremely long time before main dish coming, approximately 40mins, which cause everyone has finished the meal but we haven’t. Not only we were the last-leaving table of guests last night but also we were forced to cancel the next schedule because of the delay of the main dish. But I have to say, this restaurant is one of the best restaurants I’ve ever tried, but some pity made the experience not as nice as I felt.
Hélène Darroze at The ConnaughtResponded on May 10, 2022
Dear Uhow Pong, Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us. As OT is a third-party provider we can’t change the way we can secure the bookings through them, nevertheless we take your feedback on board to ensure our guests have a smooth experience. We would also like to apologise for the delay during your experience. I believe, however, that on the night my team promptly took action by amending the bill and charging only 5 instead of the 7 courses that you had.
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HeatherB
London
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely wonderful food, presentation and service. Delicious and a throughly enjoyable experience especially for a special occasion.
Hélène Darroze at The ConnaughtResponded on May 10, 2022
Dear Heather, What an amazing review to read! We cannot express in words what it means for the whole team that you’ve taken the time to write this lovely review about your experience at Helene Darroze. We truly cannot wait to welcoming you back in the restaurant, thank you for writing us and thank you for choosing us for such a special night, Warmest Regards Claudia Ferreres Guest Relations Manager Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
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BadenBaden
London
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience2
Very good restaurant, typical helene darroze, but not sure at all why it received a 3rd michelin star and if it is justified, even if compared to others in London it might be the case, Michelin guide being quite unfairly treating restaurant in its own kindgom of France VS where it competes with others. Not as bad as in NCY though. Food is not light and following the post pandemic trend in London, sauces are a main source of calories, as well as the desserts, the noble ingredients being more scarce. But is is of very good quality. The price is justified, even if really this should be a very solid 2* star so not the bargain you might think it is. Wine list is superb but prices are mostly stratospheric, corkage doubled in a few years but still more fair. The room has been completely refurbished and it is a shame, the quiet, private and classy atmosphere is gone, replaced by a cacophonie of textures, materials and pastel colors, looking more like a trying to be trendy 1990s hotel luxury brasserie. Overall a solid restaurant, but really not the exceptional experience you could expect if you have been lucky enough to experience some more unique 3* michelin restaurant before.
Hélène Darroze at The ConnaughtResponded on April 6, 2022
Dear BadenBaden We would like thank you for taking the time to write about your experience. Since the restaurant opened in 2008, we pride ourselves for utilising the best seasonal ingredients and, although, of course, sauces play an important part in each dish, they are not meant to take the spotlight from the main ingredient. Our philosophy hasn’t changed in the years and it won’t ever change. We thank you for your feedback and we hope to be able to welcome you back in the future,
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 23, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
The food and service are incredible. But I’m afraid the overall experience is let down by the kids in hoodies and trainers hunched over their phones. I guess that’s the clientele a central London 3* restaurant attracts, and the restaurant has to go with it. Any imposition of a dress code or phone restrictions would no doubt soon be shot down by these entitled offspring
Hélène Darroze at The ConnaughtResponded on March 30, 2022
Dear Anonymous Thank you very much for taking the time to share thr review of your evening at Helene Darroze. We appreciate your comments and your feedback. We are delighted to read you enjoyed the experience and we hope we will be able to welcome you back. Warmest Regards, Mirko Benzo General Manager Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
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NoNickname
London
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience5
Didn’t respect dietary requirement so waited again for them to re-make. An insect fly into my drink and the staff took the bottle away then never came back with replacement. The food is generic and generally on the salty side. Overall couldn’t believe this is 3star as no where near Fat Duck/Waterside Inn etc.
Hélène Darroze at The ConnaughtResponded on February 10, 2023
Dear NoNickname, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We were disheartened to hear that your visit at Hélène Darroze at The Connaught didn't meet your expectations. We would like to hear more about your experience and will be most grateful if you could contact us at helenedarroze@the-connaught.co.uk to get to discuss in details regarding your feedback. Best regards, Mirko Benzo General Manager Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
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DateTime

Sep 24, 2023

7:00 PM

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The Connaught, Carlos Place, London, W1K 2AL

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Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 3 Stars 2023
Neighborhood
Mayfair
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Hélène Darroze
Additional
Chef's Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.the-connaught.co.uk/restaurants-bars/helene-darroze-at-the-connaught/
Phone number
020 3147 7200
Private party contact
helenedarroze@the-connaught.co.uk: 020 3147 7200

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