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Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal

4.5 (33)
£41 and over
French
68 Regent St., London, Greater London W1B 4DY

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Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal

4.5
£41 and over
French
Soho

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for fine wines
2 MICHELIN STAR RESTAURANT - ALEX DILLING AT HOTEL CAFE ROYAL

Contemporary modern European cuisine drawing influences from French classics. Formatted as tasting menus, displaying unique and meticulous cooking techniques to provide the most optimum dining experience. Expect the finest ingredients, expertly sourced from around the UK and further afield; delivering a focus and emphasis of exquisite seafood along with a few meat options from artesian suppliers.

Dilling will showcase his talent in an intimate dining space seating only 34 guests in the heart of London, a newly designed dining room overlooking Regent Street. The restaurant will serve contemporary French cuisine which draws on inspiration from the classic gastronomy of the country combined with a young and energetic sense of hospitality.

We will endeavor to accommodate dietary requirements. Vegetarian and gluten-free menus are available. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate completely dairy-free or vegan menus.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary European, Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 12:30 pm–1:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Alex Dilling
  • Catering
    Alex Dilling at Hotel Cafe Royal is available to cater to external events, both in the UK and Internationally. Alex's 2 Michelin star background allows him and the AD team to create gastronomic journeys according to client needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Host private dining, meetings or events at Hotel Café Royal in London, offering grand ballrooms to intimate boardrooms with modern amenities and historic charm.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2024
  • Neighborhood
    Soho
  • Cross street
    68 Regent Street, entrance next to Cake & Bubbles via Hotel Cafe Royal
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Piccadilly Circus, 1 minute, no 38 bus 1 minute. Green Park, 5 min walk.
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Long Tasting Menu

    £215.00 per person

    1 - 12 people

    Multiple dates available
    Savor an unforgettable 8-course culinary experience crafted by a two-Michelin-starred chef.
    Long Tasting Menu Photo
  • Three Course Menu - 2 Michelin Star

    £98.00 per person

    1 - 12 people

    Multiple dates available
    Chef Alex Dilling showcases a Modern European dining experience inspired by French classics, featuring meticulously prepared dishes using the finest ingredients sourced locally and from across the UK. The intimate restaurant, seating only 34 guests in the heart of London’s iconic Hotel Café Royal, focuses on exquisite seafood and select artisan meats. Passionate about hospitality, Chef Alex creates a welcoming atmosphere where guests feel at home. This 3 course tasting menu features Alex Dilling's Signature Hunter's Chicken. Available only when selected in advance.
    Three Course Menu - 2 Michelin Star Photo
  • Father's Day at Alex Dilling

    £195.00 per person

    1 - 12 people

    Jun 21, 2026 only
    Join us for a relaxed yet luxurious Easter celebration. Begin with a generous selection of starters for the table, followed by main courses including roast suckling pig and roast rib of beef, and conclude with a convivial selection of desserts designed for sharing.

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What 33 people are saying

Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

33 Reviews
  1. shuang

    Mexico City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 23, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The restaurant discriminates against Asians and is very untrustworthy. A man of Indian descent, who is 150cm tall, seemed to have maliciously changed our originally reserved seats. He believed that Asians do not have the ability to consume the restaurant's wines, so even after making a reservation, he still insisted that we sit in the corner. Throughout the entire process, his tone, words and expressions were very mean. If someone was friendly to us, he would stop them and scold them. The two of us spent 1000 pounds, but our attitude towards us remained extremely poor. I have been to over a hundred Michelin-starred restaurants around the world, and this is the worst experience I have ever had. The dishes are not bad, but is this a restaurant or just a wine seller? Why can the Indian waiter treat the guests like this? I wish you would close down and open a wine store soon. I don't recommend this restaurant.

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  2. Chris Gold

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb food, lovely ambiance, great service - very highly recommended!

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  3. Susan

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the whole experience of our meal so much! The food and wine were incredible. My partner’s food intolerance was also catered for. The sommelier helped us choose the perfect champagne to go with our meal. The service was warm, welcoming and efficient and Chef Alex Dilling introduced most of the dishes in person.

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  4. Emrah Gold

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional service from the front of house that complemented the outstanding food from the kitchen brigade.

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  5. Nicola Gold

    London28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 13, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another superb dining experience. The most amazing Valentine’s menu, incorporating highly technical and creative dishes that tasted incredible. No skimping of luxury foodstuffs, just sublime! Excellent front of house team headed up by Sean, the new Restaurant Manager. An ever changing wine list by the very talented Guiseppe, who always recommends the perfect pairing. An absolute favourite restaurant of ours and we look forward to our next visit!

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  6. Linda

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 31, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thoroughly enjoyed dining here, time for lunch, last time was dinner. Fantastic food with lots of little surprises. It was a special occasion and this was nicely acknowledged. I will be back.

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  7. Elizabeth Gold

    London11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fantastic evening! Service was impeccable and food was sublime. Everything one should expect plus a few wonderful surprises as well. Make sure you are hungry 😋

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  8. Antony Gold

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    There was only an eight course tasting menu, but we could omit courses. The wine was ridiculously priced and the ambience non existent, it was like eating in an austere government dining room. The service and explanation of the courses was however excellent.

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  9. Fernando Gold

    London17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful! Delicious food, beautiful atmosphere and great services. Really recommend. See you soon !

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  10. Hessa Gold

    Qatar4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was so bad. We returned every dish the same as it is.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary European, Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 12:30 pm–1:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Alex Dilling
  • Catering
    Alex Dilling at Hotel Cafe Royal is available to cater to external events, both in the UK and Internationally. Alex's 2 Michelin star background allows him and the AD team to create gastronomic journeys according to client needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Host private dining, meetings or events at Hotel Café Royal in London, offering grand ballrooms to intimate boardrooms with modern amenities and historic charm.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2024
  • Neighborhood
    Soho
  • Cross street
    68 Regent Street, entrance next to Cake & Bubbles via Hotel Cafe Royal
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Piccadilly Circus, 1 minute, no 38 bus 1 minute. Green Park, 5 min walk.
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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A photo of Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal restaurant

Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal

4.5
£41 and over
French
Soho

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
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