Little Social London

Little Social sits at 5 Pollen Street. It holds 3 AA rosettes, and the dining room runs smart and elegant. You can reach the Royal Academy of Arts with a ten-minute walk.

This restaurant is a better choice than the flashier concepts nearby because it prioritizes the plate over the theatre of Mayfair. While the neighborhood is often crowded with heavy-handed design and sprawling menus, the cooking here stays rooted in a precise, international-French hybrid. It avoids the aimless sprawl of many of its contemporaries, offering a tighter experience for those who actually want to eat. It is more restrained than the options on Bond Street, making it the most sensible place to stop when you want a meal that is serious without being solemn.