values and expressive cooking.
Upon being awarded a star in 2025, Michelin said of the restaurant: “On the ground floor of the mightily impressive Raffles hotel – which opened in 2023 and occupies The Old War Office – sits this elegant, comfortable and discreet dining room.
“The sophisticated, technically elaborate cooking offers intriguing flavour and texture combinations, while displaying an emphasis on over 70 varieties of British fruit and vegetables – the plant produce is always listed first on the menu.
“The wine list is comprehensive, the pairings are well-considered and the service is pitched just right, being both structured and relaxed.”
seasonality the focus
Working as head chef at the restaurant is Leonel Aguirre, who previously worked for Mauro at Mirazur.
Outlining what Mauro’s restaurant offers, Raffles’ website explains: “Tracing a path through the English countryside and its beautiful gardens, his menu reveals more than 70 varieties of vegetable and fruit, all produced in Britain.
“With hyper-seasonality as one of his guiding lights, he sources flavourful ingredients from close by, forging warm relationships with local producers in the UK.
“Taking your seat at Mauro Colagreco at Raffles London at The OWO, it is possible to feel nature magnified all around you.
“You will discover extraordinary and sometimes unexpected flavours brought about through ethical and sustainable practices employed in growing all of the produce we choose.”
