Roka Mayfair

Why we recommend Roka in London

Roka is one of the London restaurants we point guests toward when they ask what to eat the night before (or the night after) a reservation with us. West End or Mayfair dining with Michelin, chef or members-club credentials — and the room is worth a dedicated evening, not a squeezed-in pre-club pit stop. This page is a city-guide write-up: what the restaurant is known for, what to order, when to go, what to expect in the room, and the direct route to book. MyRSVP’s concierge service in London specializes in nightclub and pool-club bookings rather than restaurants, so dining reservations here run through the venue itself.

What to expect in the room and on the menu

Chef Rainer Becker’s Japanese izakaya opened here in 2014 and earned a Michelin star from 2015–2018, drawing London’s professional set for lunch, dinner, and group celebrations. The 130-seat interior pivots around an open robata grill—charcoal walls, polished wood, and the sizzle of skewers create momentum—with cozy booths, a central sushi counter for close viewing, and a small outdoor terrace on North Audley Street. Signature dishes anchor the menu: Miso Black Cod, a Roka hallmark with buttery fillets glazed sweet white miso and grilled until caramelized; A5 Wagyu Beef Tataki with ponzu and garlic chips; Hamachi Sashimi dressed in yuzu-truffle; Grilled King Prawns charred with yuzu butter. The Crispy Soft Shell Crab Tempura and Spiced Lamb Cutlets with gochujang round out robata strengths, while sushi rolls and sashimi lean on pristine Hokkaido scallops and premium seafood. Sake flows alongside cocktails like the Shochu Passion, and curated playlists with occasional live DJ sets during seasonal events keep the room energized without overwhelming conversation. Atmosphere reads polished yet approachable—a place where power lunches transition into festive late-night group feasts.

Reservations — how to book Roka

What we tell guests about Roka: it is one of the London rooms worth a standalone evening rather than a squeezed-in pre-dinner. The reservation itself is handled directly with the restaurant — through their own site, OpenTable, Resy, SevenRooms, or by phone — depending on how they run their book. If you can get into the chef’s counter, bar seats, or a tasting menu slot, those are often the fastest way into the version of the room regulars are actually there for. For private dining or larger-group enquiries, the restaurant’s events or reservations team is the right first call, not a generic booking channel.

Hours, dress, and planning windows

What to know before you visit Roka. The room operates on these hours: Monday–Friday 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM; Monday–Thursday 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM; Friday 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Saturday 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM and 5:30 PM – 11:00 PM; Sunday 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM. On the dress side: Smart casual; neat attire suited to the contemporary robata setting. Peak demand in London falls around year-round, with Wimbledon fortnight, Royal Ascot, and the Nov–Dec Christmas party season as sharpest peaks, sharpest on Wimbledon fortnight, Royal Ascot — those are the dates the reservation book closes furthest out. If the main dining room is full on your target date, ask the restaurant about chef’s counter, bar seats or a tasting-menu slot; those formats often stay open days after the primary book has gone.

How MyRSVP helps with the rest of your London trip

Booking Roka for your London trip. The dinner reservation itself runs through the restaurant; MyRSVP’s concierge service in London specializes in nightclub and pool-club bookings rather than dining rooms. Dinner reservations are direct with Roka. For the nightclub, pool day or beach club you’re planning around the meal, submit the MyRSVP form on the relevant venue page and a concierge assigned to that venue will be in touch with pricing, placement and the best area for your group.