7-12 Half Moon Street, London, W1J 7BH
Harden's survey result
Summary
“Well worth a visit” – this “sympathetically restored” Mayfair hotel is originally Victorian (from the 1850s), although the wood panelling and square cornices of this basement dining room owe their looks to the 1930s. It continues to perform extremely consistently under chef Sofian Mstefi, who provides a seven-course menu for £122 per person (and there’s also a five-course option for £85 per person served Tuesday-Friday). We received nothing but all-round praise this year, with it winning nominations as both a business and romantic venue; and with many reporters enjoying their best meals of the year here.
Summary
Although this luxurious Mayfair hotel dates from the 1850s, its swish basement dining room owes its looks to the 1930s. Under chef Sofian Msetfi, the “fabulous” cuisine (choose either a 5 or 7-course ‘tasting’ option) continues to achieve high ratings with a recently awarded Michelin star and even the weakest report this year awarded “full marks for presentation and service”. “A friend of mine who swears not to visit hotel dining rooms granted it high praise after our dinner there!”
Summary
“A choice of four 8-course tasting menus and a fantastic selection of wines” greets visitors to this 1930s-style, oak-panelled chamber in Mayfair, which scored uniformly high marks this year for Sofian Msetfi’s accomplished, seasonal British cuisine. There are also vegetarian and vegan alternative menus (the latter of which requires 48 hours notice).
Summary
Sofian Msetfi took over the stoves at this “beautiful restaurant situated within one of Mayfair’s best hotels” in May 2021: the interior is inspired by the 1930s, and lined with aged oak panelling. Initial reports applaud cuisine that has “interesting twists without trying too hard”. There are three tasting menus – five-courses (£50 lunch only) plus seven (£70) and nine-courses (£90), including vegetarian options, all delivered by staff who are “warm, welcoming and charming”.
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Owner's description
Ormer has been voted one of the top five restaurants in London by the Hardens Restaurant Guide and is consistently rated as one of the top ten restaurants in London for Fine Dining on TripAdvisor.
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £64.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £6.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
Restaurant details
The chef
Sofian joins from his position as Head Chef of the Michelin-starred Oak Room at Adare Manor in County Limerick, Ireland. With an impressive 15 years' experience working at some of the most respected Michelin-starred restaurants in the UK and Ireland, Sofian will lead the new culinary direction at Ormer Mayfair, that will focus solely on tasting menus for an elevated dining experience.
Sofian's impressive career began at Michelin-starred Longridge Restaurant, before moving to The Hand and Flowers (two Michelin stars) under the mentorship of Tom Kerridge. Prior to joining Adare Manor, he spent four years at Midsummer House (two Michelin stars), working alongside Chef Patron Daniel Clifford.
Ormer Mayfair by Sofian, Flemings Mayfair Hotel Restaurant Diner Reviews
"The Ormer. This venue is a stunning place with all the experiences of a michelin starred venue with a personal touch beyond the formality. Chef is clearly very passionate about his art, which not only comes over in the food and service, but also when I was fortunate enough to meet him. The amuse bouche liver parfait every bit as good as Hestons, but with a nicer stronger flavour. I was very impressed by the Langoustine and was ready to that being my favourite course then came the stunning pigeon, ok that was the best then I met the chocolate mille-feuille absolutely superb! Special mention for the stunning mini loafs of bread. I cannot praise this restaurant highly enough, it's a tribute to the staff who are all very committed to creating a perfect dining experiences. Thank you chef, dessert as superb as Claude Bosi's signature rum baba and sketch's multi dessert. A fantastic meal, well worth the visit."
"For a one Michelin star - exceptional service . Food - there were a couple of courses that were too ‘complex’"
7-12 Half Moon Street, London, W1J 7BH
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
