One of the most fantastic meas I have ever had. This whole restaurant is there to provide a unique and memorable experience. The chef communicates directly with his customers, its a fun, relaxed experience but the professional environment of the kitchen and staff is self-evident.
Guanny G
The food preparation and wine pairing are great.What I really don't like, is the feeling that the arrangement for the evening (ie: staging you and everyone in the waiting room) seems to position for trying (really trying) to upsell you more drinks, more add-ons.Would have been great for the staffs to be able to communicate this differently. I am sure the intention is good, as you would like to offer guests the opportunity to experience more; but there are more discrete ways of doing this. Everyone upsells, but not everyone do it with subtlety.
Charlie Melvoin
Excellent tasting menu that ticks all the boxes: cool space, personable chef, attentive staff, fast pace, perfect portions (leaving you full but not stuffed), creative ingredients and cooking methods - it was a perfect date night and well worth the expense.
Debra Lin
Great dining experience with local ingredients and expert execution. Starts in the front with the amuse bouche and moves to the open kitchen dining concept in the back. Loved that they had a growers champagne pairing in addition to wine pairing. Moves back to the front room for petit fours. The best, and fresh baked Madelines I’ve ever had !
Paula Regan
This restaurant is so good it's a destination. We booked this reservation, then we planned our holiday in London including flights. We were concerned the experience would have changed from COVID but it's just as great. They removed Bubbledogs from the front and changed it to a lounge area where you get appetizer bites and drinks while you wait for dinner seating.
LondonKP01
Never tried out the kitchen table concept before and I was fantastic. The stand out and favourite course for me was the squid / peanut / goan spice dish. Of course almost all of them we're incredible, which is what you'd expect from 2 stars, and of course there were strange pairs that work shockingly well. I never knew I wanted wagu + walnut until I did that evening. As for the format of the table, I found it a delight to pass the time watching all the chefs work away on the dishes, I've never done a chef's table before but I think I will in the future. It's a little cosy in the room, however the chairs are massive so you have enough space of your own, and the staff will always help you get comfy if you need to move adjust yourself a little. So again I'm usually used to big open restaurants but this is a little different, it's a bit like the theatre, packed but enough room, and it adds to the atmosphere. The best part above all of the whole meal was the soft parings drinks with the courses. This is the first time I've seen this, and a huge amount of effort was put into coming up with non-alcoholic parings to go with each dish. There was a dealcoholized red wine with the duck course and it could not have matched more perfectly. I think they'd added missing notes back in to round it off. There was also a rich barley drink that beginning that tasted so dense and rich. These were not some random soft drinks they’re found, the were expertly crafted. I could not recommend this place enough. The decor, the bustling but relaxed atmosphere, the care and quality, it’s exquisite fun.
Michelle Page
Underwhelmed and overrated in my opinion, lost its sparkle post covid, this isn’t the dinning experience it was! It may have been unintentional but James came across as arrogant and uninterested. The seating was stools crammed in around the kitchen that you couldnt even get out of your seat without staff assistance to go to the bathroom. James was in the kitchen until 9.00pm and then disappeared and never returned, the head chef had no charisma or personality, neither really interacted with the guests other than to announce the dishes. All the courses were cold, not even warm - the lobster curry could have been the best dish if it wasn’t stringy. The best dish was the cheese and pear tartin which anyone can make at home. The wild fallow venison course was debatable whether it was wild especially considering what is in season this time of year. First 2 courses and the last 2 courses were served in the bar area, also detaching you from the kitchen, giving less of a dining experience. Booking clearly tells you money up front no refunds which seems extreme. The sommelier was bonnie and acknowledgeable and she tried to hold the experience together - she worked hard and was good. Very disappointed, would not return, for £1000 could go away for a nice weekend instead!
Tiffany Davey
This place is THE place. Some chef’s create dishes because they look good, are trendy and cater to the people. Chef James creates food from the heart. Each dish embraces the seasons and reaches for local ingredients; which is the best menu to eat from. The whole staff is like a fine tuned orchestra, making the experience not only top tiered but extraordinary! Not one staff member didn’t contribute to making our evening a memorable one (even the guy putting out plates for chef was amazing!) If you are fortunate enough to get a reservation enjoy every moment! Great conversation with Chef and all his right hand people! An amazing bar tender and I could fan girl all day about this place. I wouldn’t hesitate to come again!Vegetarian options: Can request optionsDietary restrictions: There were quite a few people not eating meat or had requested non of a certain ingredient.
Ema Pajic
The food was delicious, and I loved the concept where you get snacks and then go to the dining room for the rest of the meal. The vibe was great as everyone was sitting across one large table, and seeing your food getting prepared was amazing, too.
Stuart Rhodes
This was a masterclass on how to deliver an exceptional dining experience from start to finish. For anyone wanting to have a very memorable evening with them truly knockout food & drink, I would highly recommend.
There’s no place like Kitchen Table. They have everything you’d expect from a great restaurant, but the highlight is the experience they provide on top of it. Their staff was the nicest and most genuine I’ve seen anywhere and I can’t wait to be back to London so I can visit again.
tobyl745
Special Special restaurant. Just dive in and go! You will not regret it Teamwork makes the dreamwork!
Julian
We had a really nice experience here, cannot fault it. Yes it is expensive but as a special treat we were not disappointed. The atmosphere, staff and little attentions are much friendlier than other "chef's table" type experiences in the West End. It is much less pretentious.
Karim Amuludun
One of the best restaurants in London and worthy of a show stopper meal to celebrate a special occasion.From start to end we were well looked after by the whole team. Food was inventive and seasonal with each course introduced by the chefs.We can’t wait to visit again. If possible, request the seats closest to the grill for the most interaction with the chefs.
Joe Walker
We came here last week having originally visited prior to the Michelin stars and when bubbledogs occupied the front half of the restaurant in early 2018.The food was immaculate as expected. Really delicious courses throughout and exactly at the level you would expect for 2 Michelin stars.The sitting in the cocktail bar (where bubbledogs used to be) for the first few courses is really nice and goes well with a pre dinner drinkHowever, for dessert they do then also move you back to the cocktail bar for the final two dessert plates with the aim of you ordering a post dinner drink. Everyone has their own opinion but for me I didn’t like this, I would far prefer to finish my courses at the main table. Perhaps this is because I’m not really a post dinner drink person but it did feel a bit like trying to get you to order more drinks.Besides this a great dinner.
One of the most fantastic meas I have ever had. This whole restaurant is there to provide a unique and memorable experience. The chef communicates directly with his customers, its a fun, relaxed experience but the professional environment of the kitchen and staff is self-evident.
The food preparation and wine pairing are great.What I really don't like, is the feeling that the arrangement for the evening (ie: staging you and everyone in the waiting room) seems to position for trying (really trying) to upsell you more drinks, more add-ons.Would have been great for the staffs to be able to communicate this differently. I am sure the intention is good, as you would like to offer guests the opportunity to experience more; but there are more discrete ways of doing this. Everyone upsells, but not everyone do it with subtlety.
Excellent tasting menu that ticks all the boxes: cool space, personable chef, attentive staff, fast pace, perfect portions (leaving you full but not stuffed), creative ingredients and cooking methods - it was a perfect date night and well worth the expense.
Great dining experience with local ingredients and expert execution. Starts in the front with the amuse bouche and moves to the open kitchen dining concept in the back. Loved that they had a growers champagne pairing in addition to wine pairing. Moves back to the front room for petit fours. The best, and fresh baked Madelines I’ve ever had !
This restaurant is so good it's a destination. We booked this reservation, then we planned our holiday in London including flights. We were concerned the experience would have changed from COVID but it's just as great. They removed Bubbledogs from the front and changed it to a lounge area where you get appetizer bites and drinks while you wait for dinner seating.
Never tried out the kitchen table concept before and I was fantastic. The stand out and favourite course for me was the squid / peanut / goan spice dish. Of course almost all of them we're incredible, which is what you'd expect from 2 stars, and of course there were strange pairs that work shockingly well. I never knew I wanted wagu + walnut until I did that evening. As for the format of the table, I found it a delight to pass the time watching all the chefs work away on the dishes, I've never done a chef's table before but I think I will in the future. It's a little cosy in the room, however the chairs are massive so you have enough space of your own, and the staff will always help you get comfy if you need to move adjust yourself a little. So again I'm usually used to big open restaurants but this is a little different, it's a bit like the theatre, packed but enough room, and it adds to the atmosphere. The best part above all of the whole meal was the soft parings drinks with the courses. This is the first time I've seen this, and a huge amount of effort was put into coming up with non-alcoholic parings to go with each dish. There was a dealcoholized red wine with the duck course and it could not have matched more perfectly. I think they'd added missing notes back in to round it off. There was also a rich barley drink that beginning that tasted so dense and rich. These were not some random soft drinks they’re found, the were expertly crafted. I could not recommend this place enough. The decor, the bustling but relaxed atmosphere, the care and quality, it’s exquisite fun.
Underwhelmed and overrated in my opinion, lost its sparkle post covid, this isn’t the dinning experience it was! It may have been unintentional but James came across as arrogant and uninterested. The seating was stools crammed in around the kitchen that you couldnt even get out of your seat without staff assistance to go to the bathroom. James was in the kitchen until 9.00pm and then disappeared and never returned, the head chef had no charisma or personality, neither really interacted with the guests other than to announce the dishes. All the courses were cold, not even warm - the lobster curry could have been the best dish if it wasn’t stringy. The best dish was the cheese and pear tartin which anyone can make at home. The wild fallow venison course was debatable whether it was wild especially considering what is in season this time of year. First 2 courses and the last 2 courses were served in the bar area, also detaching you from the kitchen, giving less of a dining experience. Booking clearly tells you money up front no refunds which seems extreme. The sommelier was bonnie and acknowledgeable and she tried to hold the experience together - she worked hard and was good. Very disappointed, would not return, for £1000 could go away for a nice weekend instead!
This place is THE place. Some chef’s create dishes because they look good, are trendy and cater to the people. Chef James creates food from the heart. Each dish embraces the seasons and reaches for local ingredients; which is the best menu to eat from. The whole staff is like a fine tuned orchestra, making the experience not only top tiered but extraordinary! Not one staff member didn’t contribute to making our evening a memorable one (even the guy putting out plates for chef was amazing!) If you are fortunate enough to get a reservation enjoy every moment! Great conversation with Chef and all his right hand people! An amazing bar tender and I could fan girl all day about this place. I wouldn’t hesitate to come again!Vegetarian options: Can request optionsDietary restrictions: There were quite a few people not eating meat or had requested non of a certain ingredient.
The food was delicious, and I loved the concept where you get snacks and then go to the dining room for the rest of the meal. The vibe was great as everyone was sitting across one large table, and seeing your food getting prepared was amazing, too.
This was a masterclass on how to deliver an exceptional dining experience from start to finish. For anyone wanting to have a very memorable evening with them truly knockout food & drink, I would highly recommend.
Restaurantji Recommends
There’s no place like Kitchen Table. They have everything you’d expect from a great restaurant, but the highlight is the experience they provide on top of it. Their staff was the nicest and most genuine I’ve seen anywhere and I can’t wait to be back to London so I can visit again.
Special Special restaurant. Just dive in and go! You will not regret it Teamwork makes the dreamwork!
We had a really nice experience here, cannot fault it. Yes it is expensive but as a special treat we were not disappointed. The atmosphere, staff and little attentions are much friendlier than other "chef's table" type experiences in the West End. It is much less pretentious.
One of the best restaurants in London and worthy of a show stopper meal to celebrate a special occasion.From start to end we were well looked after by the whole team. Food was inventive and seasonal with each course introduced by the chefs.We can’t wait to visit again. If possible, request the seats closest to the grill for the most interaction with the chefs.
We came here last week having originally visited prior to the Michelin stars and when bubbledogs occupied the front half of the restaurant in early 2018.The food was immaculate as expected. Really delicious courses throughout and exactly at the level you would expect for 2 Michelin stars.The sitting in the cocktail bar (where bubbledogs used to be) for the first few courses is really nice and goes well with a pre dinner drinkHowever, for dessert they do then also move you back to the cocktail bar for the final two dessert plates with the aim of you ordering a post dinner drink. Everyone has their own opinion but for me I didn’t like this, I would far prefer to finish my courses at the main table. Perhaps this is because I’m not really a post dinner drink person but it did feel a bit like trying to get you to order more drinks.Besides this a great dinner.