The story
Silva occupies a quiet spot on Bruton Place, a mews that feels a world away from Mayfair’s busier streets. The space is airy and filled with natural light by day, shifting to a more intimate mood as evening falls. A cocktail bar adds a cozy corner for pre-dinner drinks or a late-night aperitif. The restaurant describes itself as “refined and refreshingly relaxed,” and that balance comes through in the warm service and understated design.
The kitchen’s inspiration draws from the Mediterranean and beyond, with a menu that changes through the day. Breakfast and brunch feature in-house pastries, creative egg dishes, and Nordic-style house-cured salmon. Lunch turns to fresh, protein-rich salads, while dinner highlights vibrant raw plates and hearty mains. The cooking is seasonal and built on relationships with trusted suppliers who share a commitment to sustainability. Signature dishes evolve, but the philosophy stays constant: quality produce, clean technique, and a sense of place. Silva’s modern cuisine has earned a Michelin Recommended distinction, a quiet nod to its thoughtful execution.
Upstairs, a private dining room seats up to fourteen guests, surrounded by lush greenery and botanical bas-reliefs. It’s a flexible space for celebrations or corporate gatherings, with bespoke menus and floral arrangements available. The first floor can also accommodate larger parties. Whether it’s a milestone birthday or an intimate dinner, the team tailors every detail to the occasion.
Silva is built for all hours—from a leisurely brunch on Saturday or Sunday to a late dinner and cocktails. The bar stays open until midnight Tuesday through Saturday. The result is a restaurant that feels both polished and effortless, a place where modern Londoners can settle in and stay a while.
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Looking pretty in pastel shades, the boutique charms of this small, upbeat restaurant are a perfect fit for Mayfair, and for Bruton Place – which is becoming quite the foodie street these days. Silva comes across as somewhere that supports special-occasion dinners as much as informal lunches, and the cooking is as joyous as it is seasonal. The day kicks off with breakfast (brunch at the weekends), then moves on to a short, modern menu packed with Mediterranean flavours – and one that delivers some real treats. Consider Cornish crab ravioli with a creamy langoustine sauce, or crisp-skinned wild sea bass fillet cooked all’acqua pazza style and served with courgette and green olives – a perfect exemplar of the classic simplicity that is the kitchen’s hallmark. Equally straightforward and satisfying was a creamy heap of stracciatella cheese with slices of caramelised flat peach and hazelnuts, followed by a chunk of steamed halibut with broccoli purée on sauce vierge, topped with a tangle of monk’s beard and tomatoes. Elsewhere, lamb cutlets (with courgette and marjoram jus) have been praised, and similar contentment is to be found among desserts – especially a chocolate pavé with coffee ice cream. The mood is relaxed, and service is spot on. The wine list offers satisfying scope, with a good selection by the glass (priced for the location).
2 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence
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