A French Restaurant in the Heart of Mayfair
Amidst the elegant environs of Mayfair, on London's historic Hanover Square, stands Mazarine — a French restaurant devoted to the art of coastal seafood and the rituals of considered dining.
Mazarine was conceived for the discerning guest: those who understand that a great restaurant is measured not merely by what is served, but by how the evening unfolds. The greeting at the door. The intuition of the service. The precision of each dish. The unhurried passage of an evening in good company.
At Mazarine, we believe in dining over eating, elegance over opulence, ritual over routine, and guests, above all else. Every guest is our only guest.
The Name
Mazarine
The word 'Mazarine' carries a quiet depth. It is, first, a colour — a deep, luminous shade of blue drawn from the sea and sky, associated for centuries with royalty, rarity, and refinement. The name traces to Cardinal Mazarin, chief minister of France in the seventeenth century, patron of the arts, and founder of the Bibliothèque Mazarine, France's oldest public library. The Mazarin Cut diamond remains the progenitor of every precious cut known today.
For a French restaurant in London with the ocean at its heart, the name felt inevitable — at once nautical and noble, with a history as layered as the cuisine it represents.
The Kitchen
Coastal French Cuisine
Mazarine's menus honour the heritage of French coastal cuisine — the gastronomic traditions of Brittany, Provence, and the Atlantic shore — interpreted through decades of classical technique and the finest seasonal produce.
With fish and seafood as the focal point, the menu offers an exacting repertoire: Croque Mazarine — our signature croque monsieur with black truffle and blue lobster — alongside Salade Niçoise Classique, Poulpe à la Béarnaise with beetroot preserve, Raviole de Crabe in a lobster and lemongrass broth, and the theatrical Bar en Croûte de Sel, whole sea bass baked in a salted crust. Our raw bar presents the finest oysters, langoustines, sea urchin, and Imperial caviar.
The kitchen is led by Chef Thierry Laborde, whose career spans the most celebrated French kitchens of the past three decades — from Le Louis XV in Monaco to Le Gavroche in London, and a Michelin star of his own at L'Oranger.
Read more about Chef Thierry →Our wine list has been curated with the care and attention of symphonic arrangement — from the renowned châteaux of Burgundy and Bordeaux to terroirs undiscovered. Our sommeliers guide each pairing with sincerity and genuine zeal.
The Setting
22 Hanover Square
Mazarine occupies a commanding position at 22 Hanover Square, London W1S 1JA — one of Mayfair's most distinguished addresses. A short walk from Bond Street station and moments from Berkeley Square, the restaurant sits within easy reach of Claridge's, The Connaught, the Mandarin Oriental, the Lanesborough, and the luxury hotels of Park Lane.
The interiors, designed by American studio Bolt Design, pair warm contemporary materials with an atmosphere of quiet gravitas — a space that feels at once intimate and expansive, inviting you to settle and stay.
As a French restaurant in Mayfair, Mazarine holds a particular position: rooted in the classical traditions of France, shaped by the cosmopolitan spirit of London, and anchored in the belief that dining — done well — is among life's most civilised pleasures.
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Tastefully yours.