Cuisine:

• European
• Tea house

Espelette Description:
Espelette is the relaxed dining room at The Connaught hotel, a lovely restaurant with a conservatory overlooking the smart streets of Mayfair. Called after the town in southwest France made famous for its red pepper, piment d'Espelette, it's an all-day dining venue which makes for one of the capital's best breakfast and afternoon tea spots; it also serves a late supper menu. A mix of British favorites with French touches populates the menu---Devonshire crab cake with a fennel and frisée salad, sausages courtesy of the top butcher Allen of Mayfair, some splendid grills and French dishes like Landes chicken leg roasted in a cocotte with morels and asparagus in a creamy wine sauce. Set menus change daily and include the dishes that Parisian bistros have made their own. Saturday, for instance, sees Puy lentil soup with smoked sausages. It's a beautiful setting with luxurious fabrics and kind colours and cosseting service from the attentive staff. Set menu 2 courses £19.50, 3 courses £24.50.


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