Award-winning

Francatelli

Name: Francatelli
Address: 7-8 Park Place, London, United Kingdom, SW1A 1LS
Telephone: 020 7316 1621
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.2

4.2

1556 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

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2 people

21 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for business meals

Francatelli, a new British restaurant in London, celebrates the legacy of 19th-century chef Charles Elmé Francatelli through modern interpretations of his classic dishes. Chef William Drabble, known for his seasonal focus and local sourcing, leads the kitchen, drawing inspiration from Francatelli's 1846 cookbook "The Modern Cook." Expect a menu rooted in simplicity and British produce, with some show-stopping flourishes.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary British, British
Hours of Operation
Lunch Thu–Sat 12:00–14:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 18:00–21:30
Phone number
020 7316 1621
Website
http://www.stjameshotelandclub.com/en/restaurants-and-bar/seven-park-place.html
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
William Drabble

Location
7-8 Park Place, London, SW1A 1LS
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
Area
Mayfair
Cross Street
St Jame's Street
Parking details
Public Parking available nearby
Public transit
Green Park Tube Station
Additional
Banquet, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

Experiences

Lunch Set Menu
£30.00 per person
Multiple dates available
We celebrate the bounty of Britain by partnering with the finest local suppliers. Their dedication shines through in every dish designed by our Executive Chef William Drabble, echoing the culinary legacy of Charles Elmé Francatelli, from St James's Club to Queen Victoria's table. Savour seasonal flavours and champion small producers with every bite. Set lunch menu available Thursday to Saturday from 12pm – 2pm. Choose between a 2 course set menu for 25.00 or a 3 course set menu for £30 per person Service Charge: A discretionary service charge of 15% will be added to your bill.
Christmas Eve 2024
£165.00 per person
Prepaid
24 Dec 2024 only
Christmas Eve 2024 Festivity Dining at Francatelli. Elevate your holiday dining experience with our specially crafted Christmas Eve 6 courses Tasting Menu. Every bite is an ode to unforgettable moments, making this festive season truly exceptional.
3 Courses Menu, New Year's Eve 2024
£90.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 only
New Year's Eve 2024 Festivity Dining at Francatelli. Elevate your holiday dining experience with our specially crafted New Year's Eve 3 Courses dinner included a glass of wine for each courses Every bite is an ode to unforgettable moments, making this festive season truly exceptional.

What 1,556 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.6Service
4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

West End London
Contemporary British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Francatelli in Mayfair offers an "exceptional tasting menu" with "first rate food and service." Guests praise its "great ambiance" and "fantastic wine pairing." This hidden gem provides "excellent value for money" and is perfect for a quiet meal. Despite some mixed reviews, the standout service and exquisite cuisine make it a must-visit.

1,556 Reviews

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Juan
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nuestro primer menú degustación en Londres y no se me ocurre mejor manera de empezar.
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Geoff
London
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great food, great service and great location. The tasting menu was superb
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Nikolaos
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent stuff, very welcoming and professional. Fast service and efficient. Exquisite food, with only fresh ingredients that makes you want to try the whole menu. Highly recommended.!!!
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Vadim
London
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The room is very elegant and pleasant. The food was great - scallops almost perfect, amazing duck (referred to as rabbit by the waiter but that did not affect its taste). Baked figs disappointed compared to the rest of the dishes. The real disappointment is the wine list - most positions not available and no choice whatsoever under £100 per bottle. The wines on offer are mostly in the £200-700 range. This felt very weird but maybe that was the way Mr Francatelli saw high dining in mid-19th century.
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Kat
Kent
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
We had a gorgeous meal, the service was impeccable and the attention to detail was great. Unfortunately there was an infestation of fruit flies and this did impact the overall ambience of the experience.
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Matvii
London
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was okay but it didn’t meet my expectations. The desert had too much sugar.
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Alan
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The tasting menu was superb and it was a very reasonable price
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Geoffrey
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is a most pleasant dining space separated into almost separate room areas with acceptable distance between tables. Lovely decoration and artwork gives a warm ambience. Piped music is not too loud and intrusive as it is many restaurants. The dishes we chose were inventive and beautifully presented but most of all, tasted delicious. Impeccable service, attentive, courteous and never obsequious. Good sommelier advice on our choice of wines to match both our chosen dishes and style preferences. In summary, a delightful evening all round.
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Jamie
London
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I hate giving negative reviews but this was wholly uninspiring and outdated. Please don’t waste your money on the tasting menu. The staff weren’t able to tell us anything about the food or wine pairings. “This is your first wine” was about as informative as it got.
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Gary
Essex
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A great experience, lovely food. One big issue, several flies circling food for all 3 courses. Rather off putting!
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FAQs

Francatelli is rated 4.2 stars by 1556 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

21 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

7-8 Park Place, London, SW1A 1LS

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
Cross Street
St Jame's Street
Area
Mayfair
Hours of Operation
Lunch Thu–Sat 12:00–14:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 18:00–21:30
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary British, British
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Parking available nearby
Public transit
Green Park Tube Station
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
William Drabble
Additional
Banquet, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
http://www.stjameshotelandclub.com/en/restaurants-and-bar/seven-park-place.html
Phone number
020 7316 1621

Francatelli

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Experiences

Lunch Set Menu

Christmas Eve 2024

3 Courses Menu, New Year's Eve 2024

Menu

What 1,556 people are saying

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