Foliage

Reputedly one of the grandest hotels in London built in 1889 and overlooking Hyde Park, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park proudly offers its signature restaurant, Foliage. Since its opening this restaurant has quickly established itself on the London restaurant scene and deservedly boasts a Michelin star to prove it. This vibrant restaurant brings much of the beauty that Hyde Park has to offer into its interior through its contemporary design, thanks to Adam Tihany, as well as offering spectacular views from the inside out over the Royal parkland. A dining room of distinction - unstuffy, friendly yet professional staff provide a more than pleasant dining experience whether it be for lunch or dinner. Expect to find leisure and business travellers alike here as well as the odd celeb and those who are simply passionate about food. A great stop after a great shop at Harvey Nics or Harrods perhaps. Modern European fayre which is more than kind to the palate as well as to the eye, is surprisinglyAverage price - £60 and above (€89)Mandarin Bar Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Hotel 66 Knightsbridge London, SW1X 7LA Modern, contemporary and cutting edge. Adam Tihany has created Knightsbridge's newest fashionable meeting place. This buzzing bar has its own cigar divan for cigar aficionados. Exotic bar nibbles are served alongside Mandarin Bar's own cocktails. Live music is played nightly and this bar has a 2am license.