Murano Mayfair is Angela Hartnett’s Michelin starred restaurant on Queen Street, where Italian culinary heritage meets the ingredients and seasons of Britain. Open since 2008, it presents fine cooking with an intentionally relaxed personality, described by the restaurant as an unbuttoned celebration of Italian cuisine. The dining room feels polished but avoids unnecessary ceremony, allowing guests to focus on generous hospitality and the progression of the meal. This balance makes Murano suitable for important celebrations while preserving the warmth associated with cooking for family and friends.
Angela Hartnett’s Italian family background shapes the kitchen, while her British upbringing and relationships with local suppliers broaden its sense of place. Handmade pasta is a central expression of that approach, supported by seafood, meat and vegetables chosen according to the season. Italian technique provides structure, but dishes remain open to ingredients from British farms and waters when they offer the best flavour. The cooking values clarity and generosity, using careful sauces and precise preparation without losing the direct pleasures of a well made plate of pasta or beautifully cooked fish.
Guests can shape the experience through individual courses, lunch choices or dedicated vegetarian and vegan menus. This flexibility allows different diners at the same table to engage with the restaurant’s style without treating dietary preferences as an afterthought. The wine list draws naturally from Italy while extending into other regions that complement the food, and the team can guide pairings across a longer meal. Desserts continue the same balance of Italian inspiration and seasonal detail, bringing the experience to a polished but approachable close.
A chef’s table offers a more intimate view of the kitchen and can provide a bespoke experience centred on the craft behind each course. The main dining room remains calm and welcoming, with service that explains the food while respecting the pace of conversation. Green Park station, Piccadilly and the shops of Mayfair are all close to the Queen Street address. Murano Mayfair combines Angela Hartnett’s personal heritage, confident technique and a relaxed view of luxury in a restaurant where serious cooking is delivered with warmth rather than stiffness.
Address: 20 Queen Street, Mayfair, London W1J 5PP, United Kingdom