Yannick Alléno unveils global pop-up in Mayfair

This summer, the world’s most Michelin-decorated chef, Yannick Alléno, brings his latest creation to the Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane.

Launching July 1, Battuta is a vibrant pop-up restaurant set on the hotel’s al fresco terrace in Mayfair, offering a bold menu inspired by the flavours of the Middle East, Asia, and North Africa.

about yannick

Holding a total of 16 Michelin stars across his 17 restaurants around the world, Legendary French chef Yannick Alléno opened his debut London restaurant, Pavyllon at the Four Seasons Hotel Park Lane in 2023, gaining his Michelin star for the London restaurant in the 2024 Michelin Guide.

From a young age, Yannick was immersed in the bistro run by his parents, and it was his grandmother who taught him to cook. By age eight, he'd set his sights on becoming a chef. Embracing the culinary heritage handed down by Auguste Escoffier, Yannick takes the fundamentals and transforms them to create his own unique interpretation.

Battuta

Named after 14th-century explorer Ibn Battuta, who travelled over 70,000 miles

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across cultures and continents, the restaurant captures a spirit of culinary adventure. The menu showcases a more relaxed side of Alléno’s cooking, with colourful, flavour-packed dishes made for sharing - echoing the warmth and conviviality of traditional feasts.

Sustainability is at the heart of the no-waste menu, with seasonal ingredients taking centre stage. Dishes are served tableside for a theatrical touch, featuring highlights like mango and black sesame sticky samosas, grilled “Etlimek” flatbread with spiced meat and yoghurt, couscous with clams and green sauce, and a noodle soup with confit pork belly. For dessert, expect a crispy kadaifi with cardamom ice cream.

Open daily from noon to midnight until 30th September, Battuta’s terrace design mirrors the global journey of its namesake, blending earthy tones, natural textures, and artisan elements to create a relaxed yet elegant setting.

Yaanick said: “Ibn Battuta bridged cultures and cuisines through exploration. That same sense of discovery runs through the heart of Battuta, where global flavours come together in every dish.”

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