Restaurant Story in London

199 Tooley St, London SE1 2JX, United Kingdom

★★★★★
(497 reviews)
Categories: Fine dining restaurant

About

Tom Sellers' novel approach to British classics.

Website
restaurantstory.co.uk
Address
199 Tooley St, London SE1 2JX, United Kingdom
Plus Code
GW3C+4V London, United Kingdom
Time Zone
Europe/London

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
6–9:30 PM
Saturday
12–2 PM – 6–9:30 PM
Sunday
Closed

Services

Service options
Dine-in Delivery Takeaway
Highlights
Fireplace
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Private dining room Small plates Spirits Vegan options Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert
Amenities
Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Cosy Romantic Upmarket
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Reservations required Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards

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Reviews

4.6
★★★★★
497 reviews

Most Mentioned

tasting menu (37) michelin star (29) candle (21) wine pairing (14) surprise (14) dripping (11) snacks (11) creative (11) rabbit (6) memories (6)
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★★★★★
November 8, 2024

The food and experience here was absolutely divine. The flavours and presentation of the dishes were exceptional. Whilst descriptively small on the outside, inside it’s spacious. The dining room staff were courteous, warm and military precise with their service. The new venison dish guys was out of this world! The restaurant has a vibrant but relaxed ambiance. We got to meet some of the kitchen staff who were a joy to speak with and my wife was more than over the moon with the gift of a the famous candle ❤️❤️ lovely evening guys and we’ll meet again!

★★★★★
October 31, 2024

I recently had the pleasure and I must say it was an excellent experience! The ambiance was warm and inviting, making it the perfect place for a relaxed meal.The service was outstanding. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu, offering great recommendations. We started with [mention any appetizers], which were delicious and beautifully presented.For the main course, I chose [mention your dish], and it did not disappoint. The flavors were rich, and the portion size was generous. To finish off our meal, we couldn’t resist trying, and it was the perfect sweet ending to our evening.Overall, I highly recommend for anyone looking for a delightful dining experience. I can’t wait to return and try more dishes!

★★★★★
September 15, 2024

An extraordinary restaurant with a clear identity and creative cuisine! The mystery of the menu adds a sense of uncertainty and requires close attention to dish descriptions throughout the two-hour culinary journey. The wine pairing is excellent and intense, featuring 8 different bottles. Full praise for the wine list, which reveals wineries from lesser-known European wine countries. Three umami highlights: Candle, frog legs, and pigeon... when you feel excitement and smile as you taste, that's it! The larger staff team actively participating in the presentation of dishes and communication adds an extra touch to the overall experience. Thank you for this great experience!

★★★★★
August 18, 2024

A wonderful mix of the innovative and the classical. Particular highlights include Halibut and Plum Crudo, Sweetcorn Textures, Butter Poached Cod and of course the Paddington Bear. Well worth a visit.

★★★★★
August 3, 2024

Incredible evening. Food was incredible. Service was incredible. The atmosphere was perfect. The staff were friendly, kind and warm.

★★★★★
July 25, 2024

Mind-blowing service and hospitality with super kind and welcoming staff! Everyone was also very knowledgeable and made us feel right at home. There was no air of pretentiousness like some of the other Michelin restaurants we've visited. The food was incredible and intricate, and they were quite accommodating with our preferences and dietary restrictions.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

The best dinner we've ever had!! The food was phenomenal and the staff was so cool. Joked around with us and wasn't pretentious or stuffy at all. Then they took us into the kitchen to meet the chef and all the sous chefs. After that they took us upstairs to their newly renovated private dining room and terrace for more desserts. There are literally not enough words to describe how amazing the entire experience was. It was awesome. Thank you to the entire staff for a once in a lifetime experience!!!

★★★★★
February 20, 2024

An incredible evening. My partner and I went for the tasting menu on Valentines day and it was amazing. The flavours in each dish were perfect. The service was great. Everything was well explained and the whole evening had a relaxed feel. I would definitely recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

The two-Michelin-starred Story, located next to Tower Bridge in London for many years, has delicious corn tortillas and soft corn kernels. The overall meal tastes just right and I am looking forward to the next one. The most creative thing is the butter bread. The candle is butter, which melts after being lit. It is fun and delicious to dip the bread into it. This restaurant is creative, tastes good, and has good service. I look forward to being upgraded to three stars.

★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Food was great and some of the waiters were great as well but all was tainted by the smellier. He failed to ever tell us about any of the wine pairings and then when asked to suggest some wines, he said he would go and have a think and then didnt come back until we had to actually ask them to get him (after some courses had already been brought out) He also was not very descriptive or eloquent when talking about the wine. Overall disappointing considering the extremely high price

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

We recently visited Restaurant Story for lunch in December, and it was nothing short of spectacular. Originally, we had hoped to book for dinner, but given its popularity, securing a reservation proved challenging. Lunch, however, turned out to be a hidden gem not at all busy, which allowed for an incredibly relaxed and intimate experience. The food was phenomenal, living up to every bit of its Michelin-starred reputation. Highlights were definitely the Sea Bass and creativity of the snacks - the rabbit sandwich and and oreo are to die for. It was made extra special by the head chef explaining the inspiration and story behind them. The service was outstanding, striking the perfect balance between professionalism and warmth. With the quieter lunch atmosphere, the staff had time to engage with us, sharing the history of the restaurant, the inspiration for the dishes, and even chatting about how theyre refining their coffee a nice personal touch! We were even treated to a little tour of the kitchen and the upstairs space, where the first-floor terrace and private dining room offer an ideal setting for a business meeting or an unforgettable party.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Really good menu... Innovative but also satisfying

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Just had an amazing birthday lunch here on Thursday. The food was fantastic, playful and delicious. It s the best tasting menu we have experienced. Service was professional and yet still friendly. Can t wait to go back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Tasting menus are not for everyone, but I do love them: I get to see what kind of artwork master artists can make using food as their artistic medium, and find out that even food I dont like can be delicious when prepared the right way. Absolutely phenomenal experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Well crafted, creative and immaculately served. Awesome experience well worth the visit for a special occasion.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

This was a flawless experience. From the moment we were greeted outside the restaurant until the last goodbye, no detail was overlooked. The sommelier prompt, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. Food was of course creative and delicious. Service was engaging and fun. The hospitality and bespoke touches made it the most memorable experience. We traveled from Texas to celebrate and dine here and it didnt disappoint.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Surprise meal for my 30th, it was an experience. Story is one of those places where you are constantly awestruck from the moment you open your mouth. Every dish has a beautiful story behind it. There are some lovely surprises, and it is well worth the price tag. Highly recommend the drinks pairing alongside the tasting menu. When we were there they had specials of the day, and we had both (Truffle risotto and Langoustines! - 10/10). Easily the finest Michelin star restaurant I have been to.

★★★★
July 22, 2024

Nice

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Best meal I ve had in London. Maybe ever.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Stunning terrace, great food great staff! What more do you want!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Restaurant Story is the address for exceptional food that comes with few Michelin stars and rightly so excellent food that comes with an eye catching presentation with quality staff services OLI is a superb chef who has taken care of us on the night with his tasteful dishes and deserts .., I can recommend this amazing Restaurant Story And I shall come again , big thanks to OLI and to the rest of the beautiful staff & for their attention Regards M Gumus

★★★
June 22, 2024

Good place

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Absolutely phenomenal! Everything from the service, the food, the whole experience. Just perfect.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Unfortunately I dont have the skills necessary to accurately portray how incredible this place is. The best food Ive ever eaten with the best staff Ive ever encountered. Only bad this is now Im spoiled to all other dining experiences.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

My husband and I really enjoyed our evening here. Not somewhere wed probably have gone without a gift voucher from a significant Birthday but the food was just divine and full of different amazing flavours. A few later courses were so rich I struggled a tiny bit but they just had to be finished! Service was impeccable and relaxed atmosphere. Felt part of the restaurant family for the night as you meet all the staff. Thank you all.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

We had a wonderful evening! We were able to make a last minute booking, and hadnt done much homework, so we did not know what to expect. It is a lovely, intimate place, with the open kitchen quite visible across the room. The staff are friendly, young, and very professional. We found the wine list to be full of interesting/unusual but delicious choices. The food was wonderful. The thought, detail and attention that went into planning and preparing each item was exceptional, with most dishes having a combination of colors, textures and flavors that was quite delicious. Yet the overall impression was not excessive as can sometimes happen. Of course it is pricey, and one always wonders whether any meal can possibly be worth it, but this was a truly memorable experience. My only comment (and disappointment) was that the music was quite loud, making it difficult to hear the staff when they explained the dishes, so I feel I missed out on part of the experience because of that. It was also a bit of an odd playlist- I would prefer calmer music without vocals, at a lower volume. Overall, a wonderful evening and a magnificent meal prepared and served by a talented and charming team.

May 22, 2024

Disappointing

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Utterly sublime culinary experience with exquisite ambience and exceptional service. I was particularly impressed by the adaptation of the menu to suit my pescatarian diet.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Our experience at Restaurant Story surpassed all expectations. The food was exceptional, but what truly stood out was the impeccable service and the friendly, genuine staff. Every member of the team went above and beyond to ensure we had a fantastic time. The staffs warmth and humor made our evening delightful, without a hint of pretentiousness. We laughed our way through the night, enjoying every moment.I must give special thanks to Paola (?), our host, who graciously accommodated our late arrival - she was absolutely brilliant. From the front of the house to the kitchen, thank you for making our visit truly memorable.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

This restaurant is fully deserving of its 2 Michelin. The food was incredible, the service impeccable. The staff couldn t have been more friendly and attentive. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

One of the best experience we ve ever had!!! Amazing place Well done guys

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Words don t do justice to our experience. Just go!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

A magical,unforgettable experience for your taste buds with a relaxed, welcoming vibe a must do for all food lovers. Refreshing feel and takes food to a whole new level.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Awesome 9 course tasting menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Nothing short of mindblowing. Easily the best meal Ive ever had, the combination of flavors and textures was simply superb. Dovile and the team went above and beyond to make our visit special. I cant wait to return and try out the new private dining space!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

A very good restaurant. The food was of the best quality and tasted excellent. All of the dishes on the menu were wonderful. The corresponding drinks (fine wine pairing and the non-alcoholic version) were impeccable. The service was always present without being intrusive, very friendly, polite and courteous. We had a very nice afternoon.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Sheer luxury

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Such a fantastic restaurant and dining space. We had so many incredible dishes. The Paddington bear one was my favourite! will return, good value for money too and service was so attentive and thoughtful as it was our anniversary.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Outstanding service and food to match. Had the tasting menu + premier wine pairing and it could not have been better. Try the snail bolognese and beef drippings candle before they change the menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Epic lunchtime tasting menu. The food was outstanding. I have wanted to come here for a long time and it did not disappoint. The vibe in the restaurant is a little strange, as is the layout, and i wish the seating was higher up so you could see the kitchen brigade hard at work but the food redeems all of this. Would absolutely recommend this restaurant

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Creative, bold, unique, interesting, delicious! Date of visit: 13/01/2023 The dishes were highly sophisticated and it was evident that plenty of thought had gone into their development. The rabbit sandwich canapé was lovely; a perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness - a delicious meaty start to the meal. The chicken and oyster dish was great. Whilst it wasnt the most visually appealing of dishes, it was absolutely packed full of flavour and was a gorgeous, warm dish to have had on a cold January night. The cod with beurre blanc was sensational - one of my stand-out fish dishes. The fish was cooked well and it was delicious in every sense. The herb and fruit gels on the side added the appropriate amount of sweetness and acidity, which broke through the richness of the fish and beurre blanc, meaning you had a dish that was balanced and refined. Whilst I could see this dish was based on a French classic, I could clearly tell it was unique to the restaurant. On the whole, an excellent meal. The petit-fours were generous. Whilst some dishes could have offered more creativity, the taste was generally first-rate. The dishes here are highly original and the presentations are some of the coolest around - I doubt youll find any other restaurant using a bowl made to look like a snail shell and serving an edible candle made from beef fat (this was a messy dish but pretty good!) At a price point of £225 per person, it is slightly overpriced in my opinion, especially when considering the prices at other 2 and 3 Michelin star restaurants. However, I would be content to return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

supperrr

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

No doubt to say it s one of the best in Michelin star restaurants in London. Fantastic experience with great service. (pics in Jan 2022)

December 22, 2023

Bloody expensive and extremely small portions. Been to 5 star restaurant this is bad, avoid. Sent a complaint to the restaurant they did not reply

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Ran out of superlatives by about the fourth course Too good to put into words. Everything was amazing. Staff super attentive and friendly. Wine pairings were fantastic and the mix of wine a cocktails was fun and surprising. And the food was amazing. Sorry, doesn t do it justice but there you go.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Highly recommend. Great food, fantastic service. I d go as far to say faultless.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Second lunch at Story. Phenomenal experience with some standout dishes. Snail porridge and the pigeon were highlights of the meal.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Vegetarian food is a hit and miss. Some of the dishes are really nice whilst others are a bit like vegetables thrown on a plate artistically.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Plating was great, food and ambiance is satisfying!

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

It s VERY expensive for what they serve. One of the courses was bread, which at other Michelin restaurants does not count as a full course on the tasting menu. The main course was a PIGEON with the feet included (disgusting) split for two people - you can buy a full pigeon for £5 and here we were paying £175 per person. Two of the desserts were ice cream served in unsophisticated tableware. I m used to trying Michelin Star restaurants all around Europe and this one was the most expensive I ve been to, but also the most underwhelming.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

This was our first time at Story. Incredible food!! Highly recommended. Location: It is a very classy and elegant place. We were seated along glass wall, view from where is amazing. Food: The menu is handed to you at the end of the meal, which is perfect as each dish is then a surprise with a back story. Highlights for me were, Custard with a twist of pumpkin seeds and excellent oscietra sturgeon caviar, Scallops, Parker house roll and Rhubarb & Custard. Look out for Storeos (one of the snacks), you will fall in love with Story right then and there! Service: Staff is very courteous, knowledgeable and friendly. Though a visit by Chef Sellers to our table would have been splendid. Hopefully next time! Wine Pairing: I recommend going for a classic option which is a combination of cocktails and wines. This is by far the best pairing I have experienced to date! Drinks are carefully selected to match each dish. And they complement the food amazingly well. My favourite was Pedrino Pedro Ximénez Sherry.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

An amazing experience. Tasting menu is totally unique. Definitely blew me away. So much so Im going back. Service was exceptional. The setting and atmosphere had the best vibe. 100% would recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I was looking for somewhere special to take my husband for his 30th and Story came recommended from a friend. I rang up and was given a booking straight away (none available online). It was our first 2-Michelin-star restaurant (so adjust price expectations based on that), and it did not for one minute disappoint. Everything was delicately balanced and cooked to absolute perfection. As an ex-chef (not Michelin!) I have to say the kitchen was the quietest Ive ever seen! The chefs were like an army. We took the classic drinks pairing - absolutely no regrets, just fantastic, and I loved the inclusion of a couple of cocktails as well. The wine was paired so closely to the taste of the food, the difference was barely discernible. And we were treated like absolute kings! As the restaurant is small, the staff work in a clockwise manner and we were in the middle, so after a few drinks this did make us a bit dizzy but absolutely no complaints! Do not think twice about dining here. Thank you!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The moat creative and inventive restaurant in London. You must visit but be warned: It takes 3-4 hours. Sublime and ridiculously good.

★★★
December 22, 2022

Dont know wouldnt or couldnt or dont need to come to tyf phone

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

GREAT FOOD!

★★★★
December 22, 2022

top

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

We lunched here with friends a week ago. The food seems to have gone up a notch since our last visit. Excellent fine dining and definitely worth its two stars. With wine and service, we paid £250 per head, pricey but pretty much the going rate for this sort of experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Wow. Make sure you do the cocktail pairing too, out of this world. Really friendly and warm service too, wish I could afford to eat here every week!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Story is a fantastic restaurant. Customers looking for a good meal worth its price will enjoy. And also customers looking for a unique surprise will also be fulfilled there. Dishes served are mostly unlike any other, and frequent enjoyers of fine dining will not be disappointed by the lack of originality that

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Faultless start to finish! I could wax lyrical about the food, presentation, the staff, the tableware, the space, the creativity, the soundtrack, the theatrics, the drink selection, the service and on and on. It would be hard to know where to stop. This is truly food as an art form, poetic gastronomy. Star number 3 can t be far off amazing experience. We would highly recommend this place. It may appear expensive but in this case you truly get what you pay for.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Easily the best dining experience of my life. Incredible food & service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Everything was fantastic! The service on the good level

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Spectacular. No really spectacular! Amazing service, incredible food, exceptional story. If you are near here you should go. If you re not, make the effort. These guys (especially Paula?) were awesome.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

As you would expect from a 2 Michelle star resturant, the food was amazing but the service is what elevated it from being a great lunch to an experience. We went for the tasting menu with drinks, for which you dont get a menu before your meal, but you do get one when you leave along with a pot of honey which was a lovely touch. Everyone who served us during our meal were attentive, relaxed and very efficient so the time spent at Story flew by. If you like fine dining would highly recommend a visit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

It is certainly an experience! Beautifully presented food which is very well cooked. The service is excellent. 10 courses prepared depending on your likes and dislikes with our without a wine pairing. All excellent apart maybe from the snacks starters which although very pretty seemed a little underseasoned

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

10/10. Staff was friendly and welcoming, food was amazing. Liked the view too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Really amazing food and drink experience, excellent service and wonderful ambience, really enjoyed it

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Sensational dinner in terms of food quality, presentation, ambiance, professional and friendly service. Not cheap but despite the cost we were left somewhat overwhelmed by the experience of the total package on offer. Will we return!? For sure, although might be best to wait for a menu change in order to savour more different tasty delights. Overall, above expectations.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The atmosphere is good though. The harmony of the dishes and the arrangement of the courses are inconsistent. I dont feel the story.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

My experience was excellent

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

5 stars

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

This was a great meal, the music makes you feel relaxed and in home. The food was delicious and loved the fact that there is a story behind each plate.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I have complex feelings about this restaurant. The food was very nice and the staff were nice. It is not cheap, but that s expected with London fine dining. However, it is meant to be a high end experience and I have two serious issues: (1) It was a couple of days before (which I appreciate is short notice) but I needed to delay because the person I was bringing was ill. I wanted to push the reservation back - we were definitely going to come - and they wouldn t let me. I don t get it because these things happen and I ve never had an issue before. I know restaurants need revenue, it just felt a bit pathetic when we were about to spend £1k on lunch. I ended up being forced to bring someone or lose hundreds of pounds and it takes the shine off when you come with a gun to your head. (2) There was some sort of data breach at the restaurant whereby fraudsters got my (and other people s) contact details. I now get called regularly with scams. Both of these things have tainted the experience for me.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Amazing experience. The service team was incredibly amiable, and Paula was very, very patient in explaining all the details in two Languages. The food offers you perfection in taste but also stories , visually perfect dishes and surprises. Congratulations

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Amazing taste.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Amazing experience! Food was very creative and delicious. Service was also great! You would get REALLY full after 10 courses tasting menu!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

There is absolutely no surprise why Story has two Michelin stars. From beginning to end, welcoming service to check, our experience was incredible. Each course was more interesting and delicious than the next! The wine recommendations were superb - my husband and I ended up ordering two bottles! Our favorite courses were Chef s Oreos and the edible candle with bread - genius! Also: buy the oil! Also huge kudos to Dovile, the restaurant manager, for her stellar service and recommendations. This is not a restaurant to be missed in London.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

One of the top dining experiences I have enjoyed globally.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Took my partner here for a suprise birthday dinner, on the table there was a birthday card with my partners name on it which was a nice personal touch. we went for the 10 course tasting menu, everything was very tasty! it is exspensive but your paying for top ingredients and the service was top notch each course had a story behind it, told by the waiters without them being too in your face all the time. The restaurant had a good ambience, the lighting was just right and the service was spot on. We had plenty of time to get through the courses and there were a few surprises. At the end of the meal we received the menu of the food we ate which was nice way to end the meal. Great service, amazing food. Well worth a visit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Fantastic food and service, highly recommend a visit. Its pricey but well worth the experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Incredible. One of my favorite meals Ive had in a long time. I dont want to say any more and risk ruining the surprise.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great concept, excellent food, wish I d gotten drinks! Restaurant Story delivers a tasting menu full of interesting, innovative, and delicious dishes backed by a compelling story. It was a really phenomenal experience my only regret is not splurging for the drink pairings! They looked even more interesting than the food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Excellent restaurant, one of the best in London. Food is tasty and flavourful and the interior design is modern and minimalistic. The stereo system in the restaurant is also amazing!

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Meh. Wished I d spent the mortgage payment of a bill somewhere else. Two dishes out of the ten were great (in the pics). The others were nothing special. The dining room lacks atmosphere - too quiet and a bit hush hush, like you re worried everyone can hear your conversation. A lot of effort has gone into creating a beautiful setting and eye-catching dishes. They re just missing oomph in the flavour department. The service was good, however. We went to Muse a few months ago and much preferred it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Everything was yummy especially the snacks and the beef dripping candle was such a novelty. So full afterwards!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Some really nice dishes. We loved the tomato and caviar. One of the best dishes we had ever tasted. So fresh However some dishes were a little too traditional tasting eg the sweetbreads Not sure we would go again as the price was so high and there are better options in London. The service was exceptional and very organised and there was in particular a very smiley waitress who we loved.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Very fortunate for our family of 4 to visit Restaurant Story last night (2 vegetarians included). It has all of the elements that combine to create a very special foodie experience. Immediately put at ease the staff were attentive, obliging, happy in their work and were obviously enjoying people enjoying their restaurant, their food and the fruits of their hard work truly the mark of somewhere very special. The Fairground onions and potato with pickled wild garlic and coal are not to be missed - but then we truly enjoyed every course!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

I am please don t want another one of my birthdays at McDonald s I want this win

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

A wonderful way to belatedly celebrate 3 landmark birthdays that were all held under lockdown last year. The food was exceptional - flavourful, beautifully presented, with interesting and witty touches, and they were happy to adapt to our dietary needs. The staff were attentive without hovering, and we loved the menu and music playlist handed to us at the end.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

My partner and I went here for a joint birthday celebration last night and it was phenomenal. We arrived and the staff were wonderful and attentive. The somelier in particular was attentive and knowledgeable of the wines and cocktails in the pairings offering insight into how the wines and cocktails were selected and how they paired with the courses. The food was exquisite. The mini snack course to start was delicious, Im still thinking about the tuna and tomato tartlet. The course names are delightful and playful (the Paddington was a favourite), and contained some really unexpected combinations that were tantalising. The drama of the candle course was outstanding, as well as the smells from the main course (pigeon) that we were shown before it was carved. The atmosphere was lively and not at all stuffy or intimidating. The music was very much a millennials going out playlist filled with vintage 00s-10s tunes which made the whole place feel really welcoming. All together a fantastic experience and well worth the price

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Story s was recommended to me by a friend, we tend to only dine around central and west London- but it was totally worth the trip! We also found a perfect parking spot right outside. The ambience was really relaxing, a perfect date night venue. The staff were wonderful and incredibly organised, we really enjoyed hearing about all of the little details for each dish and drink. Some of the highlights of the meal were definitely the grilled oyster, our first time trying oysters warm and wow it really was delicious. The custard, cauliflower caviar dish was beautiful. The candle that melted and that was edible was a really fun touch, so creative! We really enjoyed the homemade honeycomb and the little fudge candies wrapped in edible paper. It was my first time trying rabbit and a squab pigeon, all surprises on the menu that I wasn t expecting! All in all it was definitely one of the best taster menus we ve had, highly recommended!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Always amazing

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Story is a really special place. Sellers and their team somehow manage to produce magic every single time I ve been, without much in the way of repeats. Their pastry chef is absolutely next level, and deserves more recognition for their interpretations of stuff we had as kids without it feeling like a clichéd throwback.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Been twice to celebrate special occasions, food keeps getting better. Everything was perfect. Service and food impeccable also a beautiful view of London

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

It s been a while since I ve been but still the best meal I ve ever had in London. The drinks pairing is a must - they blend with the dishes to make another experience in itself - sommelier deserves two stars too! Look forward to returning soon

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Amazing food and service. Really bespoke to mine and my wifes different preferences

December 22, 2021

A £750.00 Disaster. First of all the Menu is meant to be taylor made to each Guest this is not true. The restaurant seating is odd and you cant relax , The staff are a mix mash of people that dont fit the dining experience. The beef dripping candle is horrendous I have never eaten anything so awful. Our waiter spilt our oysters over the table and my fish had a piece of plastic in it which I was told was a fish scale and offered a extra plate, it was 100% not a fish scale , the settling of the restaurant is so cramped that if you where to kick up a fuss you would ruin every other diners meal. Me and my husband ended up having a argument because I couldnt believe how awful the food was and how expensive. Its a experience I will never forgot for all the wrong reasons. Dont waste your money

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Restaurant Story was on my go-to places list when we planned our trip to London and we booked our table for 2 people for a Friday lunch. Reservation is a must and its not that easy to get a table for certain popular timeslots. It s located in a corner of a park and is close to the signature landmark of London, Bridge Tower. The decor is classy and elegant with romantic ambiance & beautiful furniture. The staff was well-trained, friendly and served everything in etiquette. I was in my 7th month pregnancy and they were careful about my diet restrictions. We both had their 7-course tasting menu ($130) and it was one of the best & price worthy dining experiences we have ever had. There was no menu presented, even online, since they would make adjustment based on ingredients available so every dish was a surprise for us. From amuse small bite, appetizer, bread, entree to dessert, we were satisfied with both the visual and sense of taste. The food was overall delicious, delicate and various with texture. Our favorites were Candle , which is bread with butter, and Duck , which is grilled duck breast & leg. We could feel how Tom Seller cares about what they serve and love the stories behind each dish, which was also the reason how they named the restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

I wont post more photos because the menu is a surprise. But chef Tom and his team display an astonishing sense of balance in the food. It really is deserving of 2 michelin stars. But my big tip is you need to have the drinks pairing menu which isnt limited to just fine wines and thus amazing for its ability to take the meal to another level. Truly truly memorable dining....

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

What a fantastic place. Food and ambience was 1st class. Staff were so professional warm and welcoming and attentive cant wait to return

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Had an amazing dinner here! The food was delicious and the service was friendly and fun. We got the 10course menu and the cocktail and wine drinks pairing. This definitely added to our lovely experience. All the dishes were delicious but my faves were the lobster bisque custard with caviar (don t get the other cold caviar fruit salad choice, it does not compare to the custard) all the snacks at the beginning, the oyster, the cod main, and the beef dripping candle with bread! I felt the desserts were not the strong point of the menu. And the wagyu crumpet was a little too much crumpet and not enough wagyu. But we were also given a nice jar of hand harvested raw honey to take home. Overall an exceptional experience and would definitely recommend!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Personally and honestly, no any of us liked the food here won t come back again

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

One of the best Michelin restaurants on my list! Tried the 10 course menu and it was great, as well as the service. I would def recommend this restaurant if you love fine dinning.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

What can I say about this place - it s an experience not a meal! Fantastic flavours and great presentation! The service at this restaurant is one of the best I have ever experienced - very knowledgable and friendly staff. Story completely Wows you, some of the dishes were too pretty to eat... we went for the wine pairing, simply superb!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Me and my boyfriend went to Story for our anniversary in the beginning of november. When we arrived we were greeted most graciously and guided to our table. We opted for the longer menu with the cocktail/wine pairing, including the white truffle optional dish. The food was very enjoyable and perfectly paired with the selection of drinks the sommelier had selected for us. The staff were very friendly and made us feel at home right away. The sommelier also explained very detailed the wines to us, a lovely evening, we will return. From us to the whole team a big thankyou and till next time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

What a great place they went above and beyond with service and food. Can t recommend this place more. Million times better than other 2 Michelin star restaurants in the city.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Very inventive menu. Highly attentive service. Excellent flavours and presentation. Interesting drinks list. Overall very good. Didn t think the £40 supplement for the white truffle risotto was worth it. Didn t think it was at the level of the other dishes.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Wonderful

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Very fine dining. The stuff of a super special occasion.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Always a very special meal that is also very personable. Fantastic food & memorable experiences. Toms fascination for bears and the connection to food is amusing & embeds the memory for many years to come. Delicious, delicious, delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

One of a kind culinary experience through the story of chef Tom Sellers and British food. Beautiful setting as well in an open restaurant with glass walls. Went for dinner and had the 9 course menu, favorite dish was the grilled langoustine which was so tender, crisp and perfectly matched with a black garlic dressing. Most interesting dish was an edible candle with the most delicious bread baked by the restaurant. We also did the cocktail pairing as it had interesting spirits such as sake but still a fair amount of wine (and was a bit cheaper too!) - good balance of alcohol and food! Highly recommend for an special occasion.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Tremendous.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

AMAZING restaurant... for me the best in London.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

One of the best meals of my life, they were incredibly accommodating of my dietary restrictions and the dishes and presentation were ingenious. Also, the only place Ive ever had a cocktail pairing, definitely worth it if you are remotely into cocktails, and probably worth considering even if you arent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Once upon a time there was a girl who lived near Tower Bridge. One day she met Prince Charming who took her for dinner at what she thought was a library or some other form of unremarkable building near her flat. Little did she know that dinner in that building would turn out to be the culinary highlight of her year. 10 courses and a wine flight later, they lived happily ever after (and cant wait to go again). This tale may have made you want to vomit a bit, but Storys food certainly wont. The end.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

We have an amazing celebratory meal here. It was the most expensive meal I have ever had but worth every penny. The 9-course dinner menu is an adventure for your taste buds. We had the vegetarian and pescatarian dishes, I expect the meat version is incredible. If you have a special occasion, try Restaurant Story, it will be a memorable meal that you will talk about for years afterwards. I took a lot of pictures to write an article for my blog, I am sharing my pictures with you.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

OMG, this place is amazing, from start to finish, the chef, the food, the ambiance. Must go

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Lovely experience, very special food.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Nice but not the top

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Loved this place- very comfortable place very friendly and helpful staff and of course excellent foods.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Good Food. Good Place.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Lovely food and service - 5th course tasting menu post Covid-19 lived up to expectation.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Quite simply the best dining experience we ve ever had! Mind blowing! Dined at Core, Zuma, Le Gavroche, Novikov, Five Fields, all the best places but they don t even come close to Story. Every dish was amazing and the whole experience was phenomenal. Every little detail thought out to the tee! Will definitely be back again and again. Thank you so much to Tom and the team.

★★
December 22, 2020

As high-end Michelin starred restaurants go this is poor. London has a huge range of quality dining options and almost all at this price point are substantially better. - Food was fine - not badly cooked - but very little was ambitious or memorable - Prestige wines were average. Not signature wines and substantially overpriced. - Pairing didnt match well at all - Cocktails were appalling. Ordered an old fashioned and espresso martini - neither had the full range of ingredients or would have been passable at a Wetherspoons. Not quite sure how the Michelin star was acquired.

★★★★
December 22, 2020

Food delicious, service excellent, ambience nice. Great experience.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Wow wow wow..best experience ever. Service and the team were fantastic..the food was out of this world. You need to go and experience it..we didnt want it to end. Thank you for making our day so special..cant wait to return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Booked this for our post wedding meal, and it lived up to all expectations. Amazing service, greeted by friendly staff who were always around ensuring we had good time. Food was amazing, they are quick to change things if you arent a fan or do not eat. My wife doesnt eat red meat so they changed the dish without a problem. They gave us a sma wedding gift with small treats and dessertsx very classy touch. Menu when guy leave is a nice touch.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Mind blowing everything

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

My favourite restaurant, second time here, and incredibly hard to fault

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Amazing! Some of the most delicious food I have tried. Staff were so lovely and attentive from the second you walk in. Presentation of every item of food was incredible. Loved it!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

From beginning to end, the food and service were faultless.... certainly living up to its reputation and recommendations.... everyone on the staff and the amazing food journey combined to make an excellent evening meal for my 60th birthday...thank you and best wishes for a better 2021

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Absolutely amazing experience. We did the tasting menu with wine pairing and was worth every penny. The food was delicious and even with my allergy there were no issues raised, I didnt miss out on anything even the little extra treats were catered in a dairy free version! The service level was exceptional too, very friendly and attentive. If your looking for an experience not just a meal out would definitely recommend visiting.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Excellent food and good service. I think they will get their 2nd Michelin Star soon, so go there while it s still a bit cheaper.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

The food was generally good but nothing particularly wowed us. We enjoyed and found the drink pairings more interesting for most dishes than the food. For the money, I have had more memorable tasting menu experiences. Additionally, seeing the chef visit some tables and not ours made us feel a bit unspecial, even knowing it was a birthday. We got a birthday letter but expected that they would at least write Happy Birthday on the dessert plate. Lastly, we paid in cash (including 13% service charge) and they didn t bring us the change. Whatever the change is, it should never be assumed to keep it. Ultimately, we left feeling a little disappointed.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Superb 11 course tasting with outstanding service from front and back of house

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Gastronomic experience to beat all others. A journey through taste and flavour like no other.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Fantastic venue and brilliant food. Highly recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

What a Story to share! We visited for a family birthday, and had a fantastic time with the custom menu provided by a superb team. The food was varied, and all beautifully presented, not to mention tasting amazing. The staff were friendly and pleasant, even feeling comfortable enough to crack a few jokes with, and about, us. Some wonderful wine choices. We were very lucky, and head chef Toms Mother was visiting, and we not only got to have a fantastic chat with her, but she also dragged Tom out to speak to us. An amazing meal, an amazing time and amazing memories!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

If you havent been please ask yourself why not!!! Phenomenal My new number one eatery! Everyone should experience this at least once in their life...Im about to book for the third time! !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

The highlights from our courses for me were the main course of lamb. We were shown our partially cooked rack, and then it was brought out perfectly cooked, accompanied by a smoked aubergine purée, potato galette and sweetbreads.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Cuisine selection: very creative, highly entertaining, and great looking Food taste: more on the interesting side, but lacks the indulgent sensation. A mixed bag of nice, so-so and plain disastrous Atmosphere and setting: young and relatively relaxed, good sunset view but ruined by heavy traffic around it. Imagine stepping outside a posh restaurant and having vehicle exhaust right in your face... Value for money: Poor, even if you treat it as a whole evening out than just a meal.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Brilliant. Deserves more than 2 Michelin stars. Better than most of the fine dining places weve been to and perhaps the best so far. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Excellent food, well executed and very focussed on the quality of the ingredients. Give yourself time for the meal. Wine pairing was also very interesting.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

One of my London favourites - can t go wrong. The Bloody Mary s are a highlight.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Chef Tom Sellers novel approach to British classics. Choose from 6 or 10-course set menus.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

A simply incredible dining experience. Not somewhere I could afford to eat every week, but Ill definitely be making three or four trips a year to this restaurant, because it was superb. Flawless.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Wow. Just wow

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Simply wow. thanks for a fantastic evening and experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

What can I say except wow? Incredible food that tells the story of Chef Toms life. Amazing drinks pairings that go beyond the usual wine match, and the wines that they do have are unusual and compliment the dishes perfectly. Service is warm, friendly and approachable without losing Michelin star efficiency and finesse. Amazing experience and I cant wait to be back!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

A friend took us here recently, great location, fabulous food. Will be back.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Amazing food and experience

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Nice signature menu!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Fantastic food but at a price

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great menu and lovely intimate restaurant. Change the menu frequently and you ll see us regularly

December 22, 2019

boring and flood lite

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Just fantastic

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Had my most my memorable birthday dinner here. Divine tasting menu for vegetarians and pescatarians. Great service. Make sure you come here hungry because there will be a LOT to eat.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Absolutely amazing food as the chef takes you through a journey. Very creative dishes using top quality ingredients served in a beautiful way. Must visit Michelin star restaurant!