The Lanesborough London Opens New Restaurant

  • May 26, 2009
The Lanesborough London Opens New Restaurant
"Since its opening in 1991, both our local and international guests have come to expect an exceptional dining experience at The Lanesborough," said Geoffrey Gelardi, managing director of The Lanesborough. "It is for this reason that we created Apsleys, which will serve as an integral addition to London's dining scene as well as a staple for our guests. Apsleys is a reflection of our commitment to offer our clientele innovative cuisine and impeccable service in an intimate contemporary ambiance."

Located on Hyde Park Corner, Apsleys is housed in what was formerly The Conservatory Restaurant. Guests are indulged in an exquisite atmosphere under the famous Lanesborough glass roof—making for a stunning and vibrant dining spot. Apsleys serves up modern Italian dishes with a decadent finishing touch.

Apsleys was designed by the Tihany Design Company, founded by Adam D. Tihany and known for successfully integrating bold, contemporary designs in landmark spaces. The company designed some of the world's most famous restaurants, including Le Cirque, Jean-Georges, Per Se in New York and The French Laundry in California. The contemporary design of Apsleys complements the traditional Regency design of the hotel.

Since it first opened in 1991, The Lanesborough has been recognized for The Library Bar's rare cognac collection, and that same level of sophistication is present in the impressive wine collection at Apsleys. Guests are invited into the wine cellar to personally select, decant and discuss their wine selection with Andrew Conner. Renowned sommelier Connor, who has worked at Cecconi's and Le Pont de la Tour, oversees a unique wine preservation system within the restaurant. Utilizing the celebrated 'Enomatic' process that completely preserves the taste, body and aroma of wine, allows Apsleys to offer some of the world’s greatest wines by the glass. Every other week there is a new selection of glasses from an Italian region reflecting the current menu.

The Lanesborough is a luxury hotel offering distinguished, residential-style service in elegant, historic surroundings. True to the St Regis tradition, each property is unique, created to reflect its own environment. The Lanesborough recreates the elegance and sophistication of an eighteenth century private residence. The Lanesborough is situated on Hyde Park Corner in the heart of London. The hotel is situated directly across from Hyde Park and Constitution Arch, adjacent to the grounds of Buckingham Palace. It is ideally located for many of London’s top attractions, including perhaps the world's most famous store, Harrods.