"Wolfgang Puck's Mayfair steakhouse since 2011, Kagoshima A5 and 35-day USDA prime over a konro grill — book it to close a deal."
About CUT at 45 Park Lane
CUT is Wolfgang Puck's only London restaurant, on the ground floor of the 45 Park Lane hotel in Mayfair, looking across to Hyde Park. It opened in 2011 as a Californian take on the steakhouse and has held that line since: a long marble bar, a wall of glass, and a kitchen organised around beef sourced from three continents. Elliott Grover has run the pass as executive chef since 2022. The draw is the comparison — the same cut, the same grill, three different cattle — and a wine list deep enough to argue over.
The Kitchen
The kitchen, under executive chef Elliott Grover for the Wolfgang Puck group, cooks every cut over a bespoke konro charcoal grill. The beef is the menu: USDA prime from Cedar Farms dry-aged 35 days, grass-fed Australian Wagyu from Queensland, and A5 Wagyu from Kagoshima, the dish to order if you only order one. Prices run from a 6oz American filet at £84 to a 35oz Australian Wagyu bone-in tomahawk at £340; the Taste of CUT platter of UK sirloin with Japanese and Australian Wagyu is £160, and a set lunch of ribeye and the signature salad is £45. Reckon on £90–200 a head before wine. CUT opened in 2011 as Puck's London debut and has been a fixture of the Mayfair steak scene since. For rivals see our best steakhouses worldwide guide.
The Room
The room runs loud and confident at dinner, with leather banquettes, a polished bar that fills with a pre-dinner crowd, and lighting kept low against the Park Lane glass. Tables are generously spaced, which is the point for a working dinner — you can talk without leaning in. Dress is smart; no sportswear, and a jacket reads right even if it is not required. Around seventy covers plus the bar. Service is American-style attentive, with the carving and cut selection handled tableside.
Best for Closing a Deal
Book CUT to close a deal because the tables are spaced for a private conversation, the beef gives the table a shared decision to make, and the bar buys you a margin if your guest is late. Order the Taste of CUT to compare the Wagyus, let the sommelier pick a Napa Cabernet, and keep the talk to the steak until the plates land. For another Mayfair option compare Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester next door, or Alex Dilling at Café Royal.
Not for
Skip CUT if the bill matters — a Kagoshima tomahawk runs £340 before sides, and sides, sauces and wine are all charged hard on top.
Frequently Asked
Is CUT at 45 Park Lane worth it?
Yes, if a serious steak dinner is the point and the budget is open. Wolfgang Puck's London room grills Kagoshima A5 and dry-aged USDA prime over konro charcoal as well as anywhere in Mayfair, and the side-by-side Wagyu comparison is the reason to come. Be clear-eyed on cost: £90–200 a head before wine, and the top cuts climb fast.
How hard is it to book CUT at 45 Park Lane?
Moderately. Book through OpenTable two to three weeks ahead for a prime weekend slot; weekday early seatings and the bar are easier. As a hotel restaurant it holds back some tables, so a call to 45 Park Lane can find space the app does not show. Set lunch is the simplest way to try the kitchen.
What is the dress code at CUT at 45 Park Lane?
Smart, with no sportswear or athletic trainers. There is no formal jacket rule, but this is Mayfair inside a Dorchester Collection hotel, so most diners dress up and a jacket never looks out of place. Aim for smart-casual at the relaxed end and you will fit the room.
What should I order at CUT at 45 Park Lane?
Order the Kagoshima A5 Wagyu if you want the headline, or the Taste of CUT platter to compare UK, Australian and Japanese beef on one plate. Add the bone marrow flan and the signature salad, and let the sommelier match a Napa or Bordeaux red. The 35-day dry-aged USDA prime is the value pick among the premium cuts.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at CUT at 45 Park Lane
Mayfair prime times go first; book two to three weeks ahead, or try the bar and set lunch.
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Practical Information
Address45 Park Lane, Mayfair, W1K 1PN
NeighbourhoodMayfair
CuisineSteakhouse
PriceSteaks £84–340; Taste of CUT £160; set lunch £45
Dress CodeSmart, no sportswear
Seating~70 + bar
ReservationOpenTable
