Travel & Gourmet

The LaLee: Historically Inspired European Cuisine in London

Hop on a culinary journey through Europe at The LaLee, a new opened café-restaurant at The Cadogan Hotel in Chelsea, London. What to expect? Breakfast, all-day dining and an impressive cocktail and wine selection. And not to forget – a special entertainment surprise awaits!
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Located in the heart of Chelsea, The LaLee pays tribute to Lillie Langtry. Until 1897, the famous British socialite lived in the building that would later become the Cadogan Hotel. She is considered one of the most legendary residents the hotel has ever accommodated. Her amazing, innovative style and her talent to perform is what motivated the Cadogan Hotel to launch a restaurant in her honor. Not only the menu pays tribute to Lillie Langtry’s exquisite taste. The interiors – amazingly designed cornicing and Langtry’s floral motif also remind of the restaurants muse.

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“The LaLee will take guests on a culinary journey to the grand cities of Europe.” - Xavier Lablaude, General Manager

Enjoy European cuisine – all day long! The LaLee serves famous dishes from different European countries. Breakfast, as we all know, is the most important meal of the day. At The LaLee, the Continental Breakfast Buffet includes delicious, freshly made pastries, seasonal fruits, and yoghurts as well as a selection of charcuterie and cheese. A range of vegan and healthier options are also available. The all-day dining menu ranges from Italian carpaccio, over Cornish cod to the Austrian specialty, the Wiener Schnitzel. And for all the sweet tooths among us: the dessert selection includes sweet dishes from Pavlova, fruity tartes and cakes to chocolate mousse and the French classic - warm madeleines.

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Waffles at The LaLee
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'Lillie loves drama' - let yourself be entertained!

Lillie Langtry was best known for her risqué stage performances. Fancy some extra amusement along with your meal? Signature dishes at The LaLee come with tableside theatre - they are skillfully prepared in front of the guests. Options are for example the 'Beef Tartare' or the 'Dover sole'. But the word on the street is, The LaLee’s ‘Caesar Salad’ is especially delicious!

“Lillie’s love of entertaining will be at the forefront, and we’ll serve dishes with a touch of tableside theatre” - Xavier Lablaude, General Manager
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Cocktails at The LaLee
“Imagine my joy on tasting this lovely libation and in my favourite colour too! It’s floral, theatrical, provocative, and as arresting as Amsterdam itself.”

Relaxing after hard workday or sightseeing in Great Britains capital city is even more fun accompanied by a tasty cocktail!

The LaLee’s cocktail menu boasts 15 signature creations inspired by Lillie Langtry’s travel adventures through Europe. The menu creatively features what its muse Lillie might have said about each of the 15 cocktails. Depicted above is the great Cobalt and Tonic which pays homage to Amsterdam and sparkles in Langtry’s favorite color - purple.

Dining by the fireplace, Cocktails at the bar – however you spend your visit at The LaLee – the influence of Lillie Langtry and the Victorian Era will not go unnoticed.

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