Greater London Enterprise Awards 2026/ 14 Restaurant Group of the Year 2026 Thesleff Group is a London-based hospitality collective creating distinctive restaurants, bars, and immersive dining experiences. Founded by Markus Thesleff, the group’s portfolio includes Los Mochis, Sale e Pepe, Sale e Pepe Mare at The Langham, MA/NA Mayfair, Viajante87, LUNA Omakase, and JUNO Omakase. We heard more from Bianca McNab below, Head of PR and Partnerships, as Thesleff Group is named in the Greater London Enterprise Awards 2026. “At the heart of Thesleff Group is a simple aim: to make people happy.” Though each of Thesleff Group’s venues has its own core identity, all are united by an unwavering focus on exceptional food and drink, bold design, warm hospitality, and memorable experiences. From London’s smallest omakase restaurant and a World’s 50 Best Bars-recognised cocktail bar to large-scale destination restaurants, the group creates concepts that are both commercially successful and culturally relevant. Thesleff Group serves a wide range of guests, encompassing London residents, international visitors, business leaders, and clients from the worlds of fashion, art, entertainment, finance, and luxury. The team also works alongside leading hotels, developers, and global lifestyle brands on partnerships, events, and bespoke dining experiences that range from chef-led dinners and private celebrations to major launches, cultural events, and full-venue takeovers. A broad range of hospitality experiences are offered across Thesleff Group’s restaurants, bars, and private dining spaces. These include all-day dining, fine dining, rooftop and terrace experiences, intimate chef-led omakase menus, premium cocktail bars, private dining, corporate hospitality, celebrations, brand partnerships, and fullvenue events. “Every concept is designed around how we want guests to feel,” Bianca told us. “Food, drinks, service, music, lighting, and design work together to create a complete experience, rather than operating as separate elements. Each venue has a distinctive identity, from the high-energy ‘Tokyo meets Talum’ atmosphere of Los Mochis to the intimate six-seat JUNO Omakase and the refined Japanese dining and late-night energy of MA/NA.” “We want every guest to leave with more energy than when they arrived, whether they have joined us for a business lunch, a special celebration, or simply a great night out.” With Thesleff Group, the guest experience begins long before they reach the table. Every arrival is carefully considered, from the atmosphere, music, and lighting to the warmth and confidence of each welcome. Dedicated front-of-house teams greet guests promptly and personally, acknowledge special occasions, and ensure that the transition from door to table feels seamless. Across each of Thesleff Group’s venues, its teams are driven by the core principle that guests should immediately feel recognised, comfortable, and excited to be there. Every service is preceded by a briefing on reservations, preferences, and specific requirements, ensuring that employees can anticipate each guest’s needs from the moment they arrive. These first few moments establish the tone for the entire visit, and ensure every guest feels that they are in capable, attentive hands. Since Thesleff Group’s inception, guests have come to expect far more than excellent food and attractive surroundings. They now seek immersive, personalised experiences that combine food, drinks, service, design, music, and entertainment, while still feeling authentic and worth returning to. Thesleff Group understands the importance of paying attention to such shifts, ensuring that its experiences are continually refined in alignment. “In response, we have developed increasingly distinctive concepts, from intimate chef-led omakase experiences to rooftop dining, latenight restaurants, and destination cocktail bars,” said Bianca. “We have strengthened personalised service, dietary inclusivity, and the use of guest feedback to refine every stage of the journey. Although expectations continue to rise, our principle remains unchanged: quality must come first.” Driven by this ethos, Thesleff Group regularly reviews its offering, invests in its teams, and identifies areas for improvement, ensuring that its portfolio of venues remain relevant without losing the character and warmth that made guests connect with them initially. At the same time, the team is preparing to further strengthen this standout London portfolio, whilst propelling Thesleff Group into its new stage of growth. For the remainder of 2026, Thesleff Group will continue developing its newest openings, including MA/NA Mayfair and Sale e Pepe Mare at The Langham. At the same time, its team will work to introduce new menus, partnerships, and guest experiences across the wider portfolio. Beyond 2026, Thesleff Group will begin its international expansion, with a flagship Los Mochis restaurant at One Beverly Hills, anchored by Aman Hotels, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2028. “Our approach to growth will remain considered,” Bianca concluded. “We want to create distinctive, enduring hospitality brands rather than expand for the sake of it, while protecting the quality, culture, and guest experience that define Thesleff Group.” Contact: Bianca McNab Company: Thesleff Group Web Address: www.thesleffgroup.com
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