Lilibet’s Made Me Feel Like A Queen

Cheryl Simmons   THERE is a particular kind of London restaurant that treats dinner less as a meal than as an event, and Lilibet’s on Bruton Street in the heart of fashionable Mayfair belongs firmly in that category. Named after Queen Elizabeth II’s childhood nickname, “Lilibet”, which was how the then princess was referred to within her family, the restaurant leans into its royal connection with confidence, pairing old-world glamour with a serious, seafood-led kitchen. Entering Lilibet’s is like stepping into the most exquisite private residence you have ever seen. There are layers of botanical wallpapers, richly patterned fabrics, curated artworks and eclectic treasures that make every part of the venue feel intimate and entirely distinct from any other.  

  My companion and I arrived on a rain-slicked evening, stepping from the street into a dining room that feels like a beautifully overstuffed jewel box: chintz, gilt, deep colours and enough theatrical detail to mak...