Located in Westminster, Escoffier offers a refined dining experience that combines classical culinary foundations with modern global influences. Open for lunch and dinner, this elegant restaurant is ideal for special occasions, romantic meals, birthdays and celebratory dining, delivering luxury and polish in a calm, traditional setting.
Named after the legendary chef Auguste Escoffier, the restaurant reflects his principles of structure, balance and technique while embracing a rotating programme of themed menus inspired by cuisines from around the world. Rather than focusing on one regional style, menus evolve throughout the academic year, with past themes including A Taste of Scotland, Italy, Scandinavia and the Sixties, offering diners something genuinely different on each visit.
Dishes change weekly and are designed, tested and cooked by third-year culinary students at the Westminster Centre of Capital City College, using seasonal produce sourced from the UK and beyond. Menus are creative yet precise, with examples ranging from carefully prepared soups and seafood courses to refined meat dishes and elegant desserts such as crowdie cheesecake, followed by petit fours. A dedicated vegetarian tasting menu is also available.
Front-of-house service is delivered by second-year hospitality students, trained to Michelin-level standards under the City and Guilds framework. Guests can expect attentive, professional service, including confident wine guidance and polished table presentation.
The dining room itself is smart and traditional, creating a relaxed yet formal atmosphere that allows the food and service to take centre stage. An extensive master wine list spans champagnes, whites, reds and rosés from around the world, thoughtfully curated to complement the changing menus. For diners seeking fine dining with purpose, creativity and outstanding value, Escoffier offers a memorable and distinctive experience in the heart of Westminster.