Eat Here: The Dover’s Sunday Lunch ClubBy Angelica Malin
London’s favourite New York-style Italian spot, The Dover, is jazzing up Sundays with their fabulous new Sunday Lunch Club. Here’s what you need to know about the lunch at The Dover Mayfair restaurant:
Restaurants in Mayfair: Sunday Lunch Club at The Dover
This once-a-month feast is all about reliving the glam days of old-school hospitality with a modern twist. Imagine a sophisticated ‘all-you-can-eat’ setup, where you get to munch on family favourites paired with top-notch wines and classic cocktails. Sounds dreamy, right? That’s what you’ll get at The Dover restaurant in Mayfair.
We’re talking about long, leisurely lunches where family and friends gather around perfectly set tables, with newspapers strewn about and board games in full swing. The soundtrack? Only the best vinyl hits from legends like Bill Withers, Dean Martin, The Isley Brothers, Miles Davis, and Chet Baker, spinning on The Dover’s record player. It’s all about those chill, nostalgic vibes.
The Dover Mayfair Restaurant: Lowdown
Inspired by founder Martin Kuzmarski’s own childhood memories, this modern take on Sunday lunch is less about the traditional roast and more about the mouth-watering New York Italian fare The Dover is known for. And guess what? It’s called a ‘Club’ because here, everyone feels like family, and the atmosphere is as relaxed and welcoming as an Italian home. Share everything (or keep it all to yourself—we won’t judge).
The Dover Mayfair Restaurant: Food
For £85 per person, kick off your Sunday in style with a bar decked out in Italian aperitivo—think green olives, grissini, and 36-month aged Parmigiano Reggiano. Sip on chic aperitifs like Biccicleta, Santoni Spritz, Bloody Mary, or a glass of Franciacorta while nibbling on signature snacks and bites.
Move on to starters and mains, which you can order as individual portions or for the whole table—keeping things casual and fun. Start with delights like Burrata Pugliese, Smoked Salmon & Blinis, or Tortellini in Brodo. For the main event, dig into chicken saltimbocca, lasagne verde, meatballs with mash or spaghetti served under a grand cloche, and of course, The Dover’s twist on a Sunday roast: the beef arrosto, paired with sides like patate al forno, cauliflower cheese, and roasted root veg.
Got a sweet tooth? Don’t miss Pepe’s Vanilla Gelato, served with flair on a massive silver tray laden with six kilograms of gelato and all the toppings you could dream of—hot chocolate, Borsci liqueur from 1840, and colorful M&Ms.
And for the wine lovers, check out the stunning 6-litre Methuselah bottle of Tuscan wine, available by the glass or carafe.
How to Book
Mark your calendars for the next Sunday lunch club on Sunday, 16th June 2024
Book your spot between 11:45 am and 4:00 pm for a Sunday you won’t forget. Email reservations@thedoverrestaurant.com, or call +44 (0)20 3327 88837 from 10 am to 5 pm.
See you at The Dover, 33 Dover St, W1S 4NF, London. Let’s make some Sunday magic!
