Relais Plaza

MAYFAIRFRENCH BRASSERIE$$$
Relais Plaza, London
The VV Verdict

By Albert & Nouri Beesemer — booked and paid for by us. No sponsored placements. Ever.

The French brasserie standard — a room that understands what the format asks for and delivers it without overcomplication.

The Facts
City
London
Neighborhood
MAYFAIR
Cuisine
FRENCH BRASSERIE
Price tier
$$$

First Impressions

The French brasserie standard — a room that understands what the format asks for and delivers it without overcomplication.

Relais Plaza operates in the register of the great French brasserie: steak, sole, the proper terrine, a wine list that is correct rather than adventurous, and a room that has thought about what the evening should feel like and has calibrated accordingly. It is not a room for surprises. It is a room for a dependable, well-executed French dinner in Mayfair, and in that specific category it is among the best options available.

What We Loved

THE KITCHEN

French brasserie classics — the steak, the sole, the charcuterie, the tarte tatin. The kind of cooking that earns its reputation through consistency rather than novelty.

THE ROOM

A Mayfair brasserie room with the proportions and warmth of the format done correctly — a room that makes dinner feel easy.

WHAT TO ORDER

STEAK FRITES · DOVER SOLE · TERRINE DE CAMPAGNE · TARTE TATIN

THE VIBE

Relais Plaza is the reliable French brasserie for Mayfair. Go for the steak, order the tarte tatin, and understand why this room is always full.

Worth Knowing

  1. 01Reserve well in advance — this room fills weeks out, especially on weekends.
  2. 02Lunch is often easier to secure than dinner and offers the same room at better value.
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