Best restaurants in Knightsbridge

For a lavish Italian meal with a touch of theatre, head to Al Mare. This chic restaurant, housed in the similarly chic Carlton Tower Jumeirah, is headed up by Italian-born Marco Calenzo. Try comforting dishes like tortellini in brodo (broth) or more decadent options like lobster risotto. 

Despite having been in situ for well over ten years now, Zuma somehow manages to still feel cutting edge and modern with its clean Japanese design and confident menu. There’s a sushi counter that allows views of the kitchen, and is perfect for solo-dining, or more traditional tables in the main space.

The effortlessly ritzy Brunello at the Baglioni is a swish space for very grown-up occasions when nothing but the best will do. Italian classics, afternoon teas, top cocktails...they're all there. You can even incorporate a walk in Hyde Park to complete the package. 

The benefit of a chain is you know what you’re getting, and with Hawksmoor restaurants, that’s failsafe steak and rich, indulgent side orders. This particular site is tucked away at basement level which gives it a cosy, secret-society-type atmosphere.

Newcomers to the Knightsbridge dining scene aren’t too common, but Sette (the first London venture from American hospitality group Scarpetta) has managed to make itself quite at home since opening. There is deliciously al dente handmade pasta to enjoy, among other things.

Tucked away in the backstreets of Sloane Square, Michelin-starred chef Peter Joseph is no stranger to Indian fine dining. The menu is divided into small plates, grilled items and curries along with innovative house cocktails that have been thoughtfully created.

Seasoned Michelin-starred performer that for years has been enthralling Knightsbridge regulars with its sophisticated, refined, bite-sized cooking and sleek, slinky dining room, dominated by the theatrical open kitchen. Succulent and creatively spiced dishes, including brilliant vegetarians ones, come in all shapes and sizes.

Is there any better cuisine at crowd-pleasing than Italian, we wonder? We’ve tried to come up with an alternative but are struggling, and in this arena Harry’s provides. It serves up a winning combination of pizza and pasta, which makes this Knightsbridge restaurant the perfect place to take the whole family.

World-renowned Swedish chef Bjorn Frantzen has opened his first UK restaurant in the iconic Harrods store, giving Londoners a chance to try his award-winning food. Blending elements of Nordic and Asian cuisine, along with some traditional British flavours, it's an unmissable experience for discerning diners.

Where other fine-dining establishments present stuffy service, MARCUS allows diners to relax thanks to its staff’s calm and attentive manner. The cuisine is billed as British, with ingredients treated with the utmost respect. With one Michelin star, you can of course expect top drawer stuff.

The third floor, all-season Roof Garden at Pantechnicon, really nails it for a glossy Knightsbridge crowd. The menu features Nordic small plates for breakfast, lunch and dinner, including halibut with celeriac or chicken with lovage and chard truffle butter.

We’re big fans of restaurants that don’t try to compete with the trends, instead staying true to their roots. Mr Chow does just that. This is the place to go for old school glamour, coupled with accomplished Chinese cooking.

With two Michelin stars there’s no denying that Dinner by Heston Blumenthal offers up some of the capital’s best cooking, served in a fun and interesting way. There are little touches, like food facts wrapped around your napkins, that let you know you’re in for a treat.

Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant was never going to be a flop now, was it? This luxuriously-decked out space plays host to fine dining French food. Petrus is another of our gold award winners and holder of a Michelin star.

Japanese and Italian might not sound like a natural pairing, but curiously the coupling seems to work at this Knightsbridge restaurant. There’s a satisfyingly crunchy rice pizza that’s topped with spicy salmon and sea bass spaghetti to boot, that will pique the interest of even the most seasoned diner.

There aren’t many Russian restaurants in London, and fewer still in Knightsbridge. Because of this, Mari Vanna offers a truly unique dining experience. Expect kitsch interiors and robust Eastern European flavours.

Nestled in Harvey Nichols is a meat and seafood haven. Burger and Lobster, which has blossomed into a successful chain, turns out deliciously meaty burgers, surprisingly affordable steamed or grilled lobster, as well as calamari, oysters and prawns to start.

Classic British dishes designed with fresh, seasonal produce in mind, and a very impressive collection of wines make this restaurant within the five-star Capital hotel in Knightsbridge a worthy choice for lunch or dinner.

The Mandarin Oriental has a lot to offer when it comes to food. Home to Dinner by Heston and The Aubery, this extravagant hotel also has a tea room where diners can enjoy top-tier breakfast and afternoon tea. 

For sheer indulgence, you can’t beat the interiors at The Lanesborough Grill with their coupling of golden-yellow tones and Wedgewood blue, plus some pretty impressive chandeliers. Ingredients here are high end, matching the spend expected from its guests. Think lobster, roe deer and quail. 

Whether you’re eating in the luxurious, well-upholstered dining room or alfresco on the pavement terrace, Zafferano remains a staple for delicious, sophisticated Italian cooking and top-notch regional Italian wines. Think veal Milanese with saffron risotto or their signature lobster linguine, all executed with aplomb.