Hélène Darroze
at The Connaught
From personally tailored menus to the artfully designed dining room, Hélène Darroze at The Connaught is an elegant expression of craft.
Settled in the heart of Mayfair, the three Michelin starred reopened its doors after a full and extensive, two-month refurbishment and modernisation in 2019. The acclaimed chef’s creative vision has been realised in a bold reimagining of the dining room, kitchen and menu, with a stunning new Chef’s Table, show kitchen and dedicated Armagnac Room.
Pierre Yovanovitch’s cocooning interior sets the perfect tone for an intimate dining experience where Hélène Darroze transform your selected ingredients into original works of culinary art.
Our newly unveiled Chefs’ Table places you metres from the creative buzz of the kitchen, with a bespoke menu carefully curated using seasonal ingredients.
In our private dining room enjoy a personalised dining experience with a difference where wines are hand-selected by and paired with exquisite dishes.
The dining room
From personally tailored menus to the artfully designed dining room, Hélène Darroze at The Connaught is an elegant expression of craft.
In our three Michelin-star restaurant, each dish is grounded in seasonal produce sourced from the farmers, makers and growers carefully chosen by Hélène. And every menu is a reflection of your personal tastes, as our chefs transform your selected ingredients into original works of culinary art.
Pierre Yovanovitch’s cocooning interior sets the perfect tone for this intimate dining experience. Blush shades, curved lines, and deep velvet and leather seating reflect the restaurant’s warm, approachable ethos. A blue blown-glass chandelier and exposed wooden tabletops add a bold, contemporary edge. Almost every element is custom-made, once again placing craftsmanship in the limelight.
OPENING HOURS
Tuesday - Saturday:
Lunch: 12pm - 2pm (last sitting)
Dinner: 6.30pm - 9.30pm (last sitting)
The Chef's Table
Overlooking the pass, guests are seated at a pink marble table set on a Terrazzo dais, with stunning ceiling art designed by Rochegaussen and bespoke lamps created by Matteo Gonet for Pierre Yovanovitch.
From here, chefs showcase their culinary talents, answer questions and personally present the three Michelin Star dishes.
Our culinary team will create your bespoke menu in advance of your reservation. Including seven curated courses, and using highly seasonal and fresh ingredients, this one-of-a-kind experience is perfect for lunch or dinner.
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The Sommelier Table
Embark on a journey into the history behind a unique collection. The Sommelier’s Table is the ultimate exploration of The Connaught wines. Led by your private sommelier and accompanied by perfectly matched, Michelin-starred dishes from Hélène Darroze, this is a truly bespoke dining experience.
Over lunch or dinner, you’ll travel from the iconic to the undiscovered – from the world’s leading wine regions to artisan, family-owned vineyards. Each glass showcases the carefully selected stories of The Connaught’s Wine Programme, and the philosophy of its Director of Wine, Daniel Manetti. Inspired by years of tastings and discoveries, and built through close relationships with the producers themselves, the Wine Programme is at the heart of the Sommelier’s Table.
It all unfolds in our atmospheric limestone wine cellar, at the foundations of The Connaught. A fascinating discovery in itself, this special space contains 3,000 bins with around 30,000 bottles of wine. They include several private, ex-cellar collections from exceptional producers, exclusive to The Connaught.
We invite you to discuss your wines with the sommelier in advance. Then take a seat to savour memorable menus prepared by Hélène Darroze, with dishes devised to match the wines.
CONTACT US
Email: helenedarroze@the-connaught.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 20 3147 7200
Capacity: Up to 8 guests
Menus
In our three Michelin-star restaurant, each dish is grounded in seasonal produce sourced from the farmers, makers and growers carefully chosen by Hélène.
And every menu is a reflection of your personal tastes, as our chefs transform your selected ingredients into original works of culinary art.
Wine dinners
A close relationship with wine producers has always been at the heart of The Connaught Hotel Wine Program – down to the cellar holding legendary vintages and exclusive collections from around the globe. In celebration of this, our Wine Dinners are an elegant showcase for the world’s most prestigious wines, inviting guests on a gastronomic exploration.
Each unique Wine Dinner is hosted in either a private dining room or in the restaurant, setting an inspiring scene. Guests are personally welcomed by The Connaught’s Director of Wine, Daniel Manetti, who will introduce the winemaker or a Master of Wine leading the guided tasting. Meanwhile, a bespoke menu is created by Hélène Darroze and her team to perfectly match the wines being presented.
From the aperitif to a fine cheese course, each dish has been carefully balanced – and each glass chosen to complement the food. As you dine, you will be told the story behind each bottle: its origins, tasting notes and techniques.
MAKE AN ENQUIRY
Email: helenedarroze@the-connaught.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 20 3147 7200
Private dining
A special occasion calls for an exceptional menu and a beautiful setting. At Hélène Darroze at The Connaught, we create private lunches and dinners in The Connaught’s exquisite rooms, with bespoke menus, wines chosen from our extensive cellars and all the style, expertise and care you would expect from a three-Michelin-starred restaurant.
Our service starts with your enquiry and is completely personalised at every stage of the planning – right down to the choice of flowers and placecards. We’ll give you a tour of The Connaught’s private rooms, so that you can choose the perfect space for your occasion. You can even take our restaurant exclusively, for up to 60 private guests (please note that we can accomodate up to 120 guests in the Mayfair room). Whatever you choose, you can be sure that we will craft you a truly memorable experience.
Bespoke menus by Hélène Darroze are available for private events held at the following rooms at The Connaught:
- Georgian Room
- Maple Room
- Mayfair Room
- Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
MAKE AN ENQUIRY
Email: events@the-connaught.co.uk
Call: +44 (0)20 7314 3411
Recruitment
We welcome new dynamic and passionate talents who share our values of creativity, generosity, authenticity, eco-responsibility and discipline... at the heart of a fast-growing company.
Found at the heart of Mayfair village, The Connaught blends tradition with contemporary flair. With its bespoke service, 3,000-piece art collection, three Michelin-starred restaurant Hélène Darroze at The Connaught and London’s only Aman Spa, it has always been the choice for connoisseurs of the art of living well. Jean-Georges at The Connaught offers all-hours informal gourmet dining; and the exquisite Connaught Bar has won prestigious awards for its masterful mixology.
So if you are a happiness seller like us, passionate about your job as a cook or motivated by the desire to create a unique experience in the restaurant.
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At the beating heart of London’s Mayfair Village, The Connaught redefines the British luxury experience. An expertly judged blend of tradition with the utmost modernity.
| Adress: | The Connaught Carlos Place Mayfair London W1K 2AL |
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| Mail: | helenedarroze@the-connaught.co.uk | |
| Phone: | +44 (0) 20 3147 7200 |
