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Restaurant Story London, London,
Award-winning

Restaurant Story London

4.8
4.8
1086 Reviews
£41 and over
British

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Innovative
At Restaurant Story the premise is simple; we seek to tell our story through the food we serve.

We opened in April 2013 gaining our first Michelin star only five months after opening and in 2021 we were awarded our second Michelin star. Finally in 2023 we launched Story 3.0 hosting a 2nd floor.

Inspired by chef Tom Sellers’ culinary career and the history of British food, our dishes are an edible story, each one inspired by a memory. We want to share these memories with you through what you see, smell and taste.

To help achieve this, we select only the freshest seasonal British produce and then pair it with an exclusive wine list featuring small wine producers and select British craft ales sourced locally.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2023
  • Phone number
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat 12:00–13:15 Dinner Mon–Sat 18:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tom Sellers

What 1,086 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South East London

    Best Food

  • South East London

    Best Service

  • South East London

    Innovative

  • South East London

    Great for fine wines

  • South East London

    Romantic

  • South East London

    Good for special occasions

  • South East London

    British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Restaurant Story London offers a "fabulous dining experience" with "exceptional food quality" and "impeccable service." The innovative dishes and "incredible" wine pairings are complemented by a "friendly and attentive" staff, creating a memorable atmosphere. While pricey, the experience "justifies the price" and is "worth the splurge" for any special occasion.

1,086 Reviews
  1. Alisa

    Wilmington3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience. One of the best meals I’ve ever had. So much food. Pace yourself but every dish was an experience.

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  2. P

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food and service—one of the best dining experiences we’ve had. The ‘snacks’ were absolutely delicious, and the scallop was a standout. The chefs, sommelier, and waitstaff were all incredibly friendly and made my husband’s birthday celebration truly special. Highly recommend!

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  3. Sophie VIP

    London34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An entire experience in a meal. The food was astonishingly good as well as being unique both is taste and presentation. The kitchen is quiet and efficient and all of the staff are delightful

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  4. Chris

    London10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food, service and experience… I took five guests and all of them were very impressed. My third time at Story at this time was even better … Great team effort everyone. I shall be back !!

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  5. SUHAILD

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Still the best fine dining restaurant in London in my experience! Amazing food and service

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing experience from start to finish. We went with the Wine tasting with our dinner which enhanced the flavours. Everyone was very informative and every dish and wine had a Story to tell! The food was amazing, sorry no spoilers as it’s part of what the evening offers. We stayed across the road at the Lalit hotel so we didn’t have to rush and could enjoy a few drinks after our meal. Although it’s expensive, it is worth every penny especially if you want to impress a client or spoil a loved one.

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  7. Sarah VIP

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was wonderful as expected, however the service was some of the best I’ve ever experienced. So personable, attentive and friendly. Thank you so much

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  8. Gemma VIP

    London14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There are not enough stars for give Restaurant Story - it is perfection every single time. The most incredible food and service experience you will ever have

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  9. Debra VIP

    Atlanta13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fabulous dinner. The menu remains a "surprise" until serving which is such a treat. For those of you who like to have control in every aspect of your life: just let go and trust the Team. Every plate was balanced, providing perfect layers of subtly in the mouth. There were so many components to each dish...we can't imagine how much time is put into creating the perfect bite! Beautiful presentation as well. The wine pairings and descriptions by the sommeliers were interesting, introducing us to several vintages that were previously unknown to us. And the servers were so professional and friendly. It felt like they had prepared the dinner in their homes and were treating us to a great meal. Such a breath of fresh air! Thank you for a lovely evening!

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  10. Bonnie VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fantastic evening. The food was absolutely delicious. Everything was beautifully prepared, and the presentation was fun, fresh, and lovely. We also got the wine and cocktail pairing. The drinks were so interesting, and paired perfectly with the food. More importantly, the sommelier explained each wine and cocktail to us, carefully explaining the flavors, why that drink was chosen, and the many tones of the drinks. Was very fun and enlightening. All of the staff (and there were many taking care of us!) were just incredible. Knowledgeable, fun, friendly, personable staff. We even got to tour the kitchen and take pictures with the chef and team. Just a fantastic FIVE hour experience. Thankyou.

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Restaurant Story London is rated 4.8 stars by 1086 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Restaurant Story London

199 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2JX

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Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2023
  • Phone number
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat 12:00–13:15 Dinner Mon–Sat 18:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tom Sellers
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