Claridge's hotel in Mayfair has announced a new restaurant, solidifying a New York residency as a permanent fixture. The iconic hotel, which has long traded on its British heritage—Queen Victoria herself favored it for cocktails, and the late Queen Elizabeth II was also a fan—has recently experimented with its image. Following a kitchen takeover by New York's Dante restaurant, Claridge's has now confirmed that this collaboration will become a permanent addition.
Dante Mayfair to Open This June
Dante Mayfair will open in June on the hotel's ground floor, replacing the Claridge's Restaurant that debuted in 2023. The space has housed a restaurant for over a century and retains its original period detailing. The restaurant will be fully operated by New York restaurateurs Linden Pride and Nathalie Hudson, who have helmed Dante in New York since its 2015 reopening. The original Dante, a neighborhood restaurant in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, first opened in 1915.
A New Era for Claridge's
Claridge's Managing Director Thomas Kochs expressed enthusiasm: 'We have loved seeing the energy the team at Dante have brought to Claridge's, and bringing the magic of Manhattan to Mayfair has truly resonated with Londoners. The goal is to make this restaurant the living room of Mayfair, a relaxed spot with great food, wonderful people and, of course, a buzzing atmosphere thanks to Dante's signature Martini hour, and soulful live music.'
Dante co-founder Linden Pride added: 'We are so proud to call Claridge's, and London, our new home. At Dante Mayfair, we will amp up the volume on our New York roots across design, menu, and music, aiming to bring an impish sense of fun to Davies Street. That sense of a neighborhood that Dante's created for decades in New York? Mayfair's about to feel it!'
Claridge's Other Offerings
Claridge's continues to operate The Fumoir restaurant, the Claridge's Bar, and the Claridge's Bakery, which opened earlier this year. In a 2024 review of the newly refurbished hotel, critics noted that 'you feel as though you're in some fabulous vortex where anything might be possible if you put on enough lippy. There is simply nowhere better to get lost and cosplay your 20s dreams.'
Dante's Specialty and Accolades
Dante specializes in Italian-Australian cuisine. Pride and Hudson innovated the restaurant by adapting the menu from its Italian heritage (the original cafe was a meeting place for Italian immigrants). Dante has been awarded Number 1 in the World's 50 Best Bars and holds the accolade of World's Best Bar at the Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards.
