La Maison Ani

La Maison Ani opened in spring 2024 inside The Carlton Tower Jumeirah, looking onto the greenery of Cadogan Place. It is the London home of chef Izu Ani, who brought the French-Riviera brasserie he built in Dubai to Knightsbridge, and runs it independently of the hotel. The dining room reads as a contemporary take on a Parisian brasserie: burgundy banquettes and soft pink tones, polished wood, a long marble counter stacked with preserves and produce, and a coffered ceiling that keeps the room bright from breakfast through dinner.

The kitchen sends out French-Mediterranean cooking with Gulf accents, served from 7am daily and stretching into the evening. A leafy terrace overlooks Cadogan Gardens for alfresco lunches and aperitifs, and fills quickly through the summer. Off the main room sits a private dining room dressed in silk fabrics and vintage Murano glass, screened for discretion while staying connected to the energy of the restaurant.

For private events the venue works at an intimate scale rather than a ballroom one. The private dining room suits a seated dinner for a small group, the terrace handles a relaxed standing reception in warm weather, and the restaurant can be taken for a larger occasion. An in-house events team handles enquiries, and the room is set up for music and presentations.