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Dante breakfast
Dante serves breakfast daily from 8am to 11am. It is the alternative to the residents-only Foyer breakfast.
Claridge’s restaurants: Dante, the Foyer and a café above the gallery
Among Claridge’s restaurants, Dante Mayfair serves Italian-inspired lunch and dinner, while the Foyer is the choice for afternoon tea and a traditional hotel dining room. For a shorter visit, the Art Café takes walk-ins and Claridge’s Bakery sells British bakes on Brook’s Mews.
Source checked 11 October 2026: Claridge’s — restaurants and bars
The choice, in short
Why choose Claridge’s
Dante for dinner; Art Café for a casual bite followed by the gallery.
Dante’s menuWhen to look elsewhere
The Foyer’s breakfast service is reserved for hotel residents.
Other London tablesFrom a lobster linguine to a bakery bag
Lunch and dinner at Dante, tea in the Foyer, and a stop at the Art Café.
Dante Mayfair brings the New York institution, founded in 1915, to Davies Street. Its September menu includes Carlingford oysters, shrimp cocktail, £75 lobster linguine and £36 half chicken alla diavola. A £29 smash burger and £27 fazzoletti pasta are also on the menu.
The Foyer & Reading Room is the grand hotel setting for lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. Tea occupies the afternoon, from 2.45pm to 5.30pm; lunch is an earlier sitting, noon to 1.30pm, and dinner starts at 7pm. For breakfast here, you must be staying at the hotel.
At the Art Café, diners sit at John Pawson’s marble communal table. The menu includes crêpes, galettes, bagels, croque monsieur and madeleines. Downstairs is the Perrotin gallery, with free entry. The café takes no bookings.
For food to take away, Claridge’s Bakery on Brook’s Mews pairs Richard Hart’s bread with British bakes from Frédéric Doncel: sourdough bloomers, custard tarts and Chelsea buns. L’Épicerie seats up to 14 in the kitchens for a private chef’s-table meal.
The chequered Foyer, the tea and the rooms on Brook Street
The Foyer and the tea room, tea served, Claridge’s Bar, a Superior Room’s bathroom, a room with a balcony, the Residence and the spa.
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Restaurant opening hours
Before lunch
Art Café and the gallery
The café opens at 8am Monday–Friday and 10am at weekends and on bank holidays. It closes at 6pm Monday–Saturday and 5pm on Sundays and bank holidays.
Noon
Dante or the Foyer
Dante’s all-day dining starts at noon. The Foyer’s lunch sitting runs from noon to 1.30pm.
2.45–5.30pm
Make afternoon tea the occasion
Reserve the Foyer & Reading Room if afternoon tea is the purpose of the visit. The café and bakery offer shorter stops.
From 7pm
Dinner in the Foyer
Foyer dinner runs 7–10pm. Dante serves until 9.30pm Sunday–Wednesday and 10.30pm Thursday–Saturday.
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An idea of the dinner bill
What it includes
- Carlingford oysters: six £32, twelve £64
- Fazzoletti pasta £27; lobster linguine £75
- Chicken alla diavola: half £36, whole £72
- Smash burger £29; veal Milanese £38
Before choosing a table
| Dante breakfast | Daily 8–11am. |
|---|---|
| Dante dining | Noon–9.30pm Sun–Wed; noon–10.30pm Thu–Sat. |
| Foyer breakfast | For hotel residents only. |
| Foyer meals | Lunch noon–1.30pm; tea 2.45–5.30pm; dinner 7–10pm. |
| Art Café | No reservations; gallery entry is free. |
| Private dining | L’Épicerie seats up to 14 in the kitchens. |
For a longer stay in Mayfair
The Claridge’s hotel guide compares rooms, suites and guest accounts.
The hotel, rooms and guest reviews3 alternatives for a hotel meal in Mayfair
Choose between a relaxed all-day restaurant, a formal British dinner and a grill near Hyde Park.
Jean-Georges at The Connaught mixes British favourites with Asian influences. The Ritz Restaurant makes seasonal British cooking a formal occasion. The Grill at The Dorchester adds a copper pudding bar and an open kitchen to the meal.
| Hotel restaurant | Food | Why choose it |
|---|---|---|
| Claridge’s: Dante | Italian-inspired, à la carte | Lobster linguine, chicken alla diavola and martinis |
| The Connaught: Jean-Georges | British dishes with Asian influences | Breakfast through supper |
| The Ritz Restaurant | Seasonal British cooking | A formal 2-Michelin-star meal |
| The Dorchester: The Grill | British grill cooking | Open kitchen and a copper pudding bar |
- Choosing your table at Claridge’s
If your group includes children or vegans, check Dante’s separate children’s and vegan menus alongside the main à-la-carte list. The restaurant also has a terrace menu; ask which table and menu your reservation covers if sitting outside is the attraction. Its Davies Street setting and aperitivo-style cocktails make it a different visit from taking tea inside the Foyer. For a brief stop without a booking, the Art Café’s crêpes, bagels and madeleines are the more direct choice; if you plan to visit the gallery as well, check its opening times for the day of your meal.
Claridges restaurants: your questions
What is the main restaurant at Claridge’s now?
Dante Mayfair serves breakfast and Italian-inspired all-day dining. The Foyer & Reading Room remains a separate choice for lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.
Can I eat at Claridge’s without staying?
Yes: book Dante or walk into the Art Café without an overnight stay. Foyer breakfast is reserved for hotel residents.
Does the Art Café take reservations?
No. The Art Café takes walk-ins. On bank holidays it opens at 10am, even when the holiday falls on a weekday.
Where is Claridge’s Bakery?
On Brook’s Mews, with bread by Richard Hart and British bakes by Frédéric Doncel.
Can I book a private chef’s table?
L’Épicerie accommodates up to 14 guests in the hotel kitchens. Enquire directly through its official page.
How much is dinner at Dante?
The September menu lists £27 fazzoletti, £29 smash burger, £36 half chicken alla diavola and £75 lobster linguine, excluding drinks.
Book a meal or walk into the Art Café
See the official page
Written and checked by Lumina, independently of Claridge’s. Lumina sells no rooms or tickets: every link leads to its source.
Sources
- Claridge’s — restaurants and bars
- Dante Mayfair — restaurant and hours
- Dante Mayfair — September 2026 menu
- Foyer & Reading Room — dining
- Art Café by Thibault Hauchard
- Claridge’s Bakery
- L’Épicerie — private dining
- Claridges Room
- The Connaught — restaurants
- The Ritz Restaurant
- The Grill at The Dorchester
- Google guest reviews, August 2026; collected 30 September 2026
