Acclaimed French chef Clément Leroy takes the reins post-revamp at one of London's most lauded restaurants.

Prior to his move to London, Leroy held the position of executive chef at Auberge du Jeu de Paume in Chantilly. He was also previously part of the team that helped Guy Savoy’s eponymous Paris restaurant win its third Michelin star in 2002.  

The Square was purchased by Marlon Abela Restaurant Corporation (which also owns the nearby Umu and The Greenhouse restaurants) in March 2016 from Philip Howard, who held two-Michelin-stars at the operation for almost 20 years. Leroy’s cooking style is described as “traditional French with a twist” and it pulls on inspiration from his travels around the world and has a reputation for discovering, sourcing and championing small artisanal suppliers – something that he continues in London. This is matched with a stellar wine list. 

The 80-cover restaurant, which includes a private dining room and bar seating, has been re-designed by London-based agency Virgile + Partners, whose previous work includes design projects for The Greenhouse and Morton’s Club. Drawing influence from Mayfair’s art galleries, the design concept reflects an urban and minimalist aesthetic.

Ideal For

Business dinners, occasions...

Signature Dishes

Baby violet artichoke, wild mushroom, walnut, parmesan ice cream; crisp red mullet, graffiti aubergine, shiitake, Sarawak pepper; Roasted milk-fed veal sweetbreads with squid, black truffle and grapefruit.