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Cheneston's, London,

Cheneston's

4.5
4.5
66 Reviews
£41 and over
English

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2 people
20:00
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
Enjoy exceptional cuisine with an emphasis on cutting-edge British cuisine, prepared with the highest quality of fresh ingredients. This is fine dining but in a warm and friendly atmosphere, free of unnecessary formality. The dishes you find on the menu are also influenced by Beatrice Tollman, President and Founder of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection who has a particular passion for food. As you step in from the bustling city streets of Kensington you will be struck by the fine traditional décor, rich mahogany furniture, warm wood panelling and the abundance of natural daylight pouring in from the Victorian leaded windows. Enter a world of calm sophistication and sumptuous luxury in our dining room, a room full of character, reflecting the distinctive period architecture of the building. The circular Oratory, with its ornate vaulted ceiling and wood panelling, is perfect for private dining. Afternoon Tea is served in the Park Lounge - available to book on Opentable.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    English, British, Contemporary British
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–10:30 Lunch Daily 12:30–14:00 Dinner Daily 17:30–22:00
  • Phone number
    020 7917 1000
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Dan Putz
  • Private party facilities
    When planning a private celebration, from intimate family gatherings to larger events, The Milestone has everything in hand. Your dedicated Events Manager will assist you at every stage, listen to your requirements, offer guidance and advice, and ensure everything takes place exactly as you wish.
  • Private party contact
    Meetings and Events at The Milestone Hotel : 020 7917 1000
  • Area
    Kensington
  • Cross Street
    Kensington High Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    High Street Kensington underground station - 5 minute walk
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Weekday Set Lunch Menu

    £45.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Executive Chef, Daniel Putz, and his team are committed to using sustainable supplies wherever possible and the very best seasonal ingredients, sourced from around the British Isles for guests to enjoy. Dishes include H Forman & Son London Cure Smoked Salmon served with Sauce Gribiche, Cape Seed Loaf, Miso Glazed Cod served with Squid Ink Linguini, Ginger, Chilli, Basil, Sauce Americain and desserts; Mrs T’s Baked Vanilla Cheesecake served with Seasonal Fruit Compote or Stem Ginger Sticky Toffee Pudding served with Custard, Stem Ginger Ice Cream. Available Monday to Friday enjoy this exciting new menu - Two-courses £45 or Three-courses £55 per person. Open 12.30 pm - 2 pm
    Weekday Set Lunch Menu photo
  • Pre-Theatre Menu

    £65.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Guests can enjoy a pre-theatre express menu including signature dishes 2 Courses £65 per person 3 courses £75 per person Available 5.30pm - 6.30pm daily Please advise the team of any dietary requirements at least 24 hours before dining
    Pre-Theatre Menu photo
  • Cheneston's Tasting Menu

    £110.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    We would like to wish all our guests the warmest welcome to Cheneston’s which takes its name from the old English for ‘Kensington’. Executive Chef, Daniel Putz, and his team are committed to using sustainable supplies wherever possible and the very best seasonal ingredients, sourced from around the British Isles for our menu. Included within the menu are favourite dishes from Beatrice Tollman, Founder & President of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection. These recipes have either been passed down in the family or discovered whilst travelling, and all have been perfected from her personal experience and expertise in the kitchen. Tasting Menu: £110 per person / Vegetarian Tasting Menu: £95 per person
    Cheneston's Tasting Menu photo

What 66 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

66 Reviews
  1. Chris

    Orlando

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 8 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, attentive staff, lovely atmosphere. I would definitely recommend it to everyone!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 July 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Old English hotel vibe, white table cloths, attentive though ultimately suffocating service. Atmosphere a bit painful, quiet, stuffy, uncomfortable. Appetizers were great, steak was dreadful. Thin and badly cooked. I sent it back and got a duplicate of the poor quality. They graciously comped it and we made a hasty exit vowing never to return.

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  3. phil

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 30 September 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Superb... lovely lunch and location.. service great 🍽️

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  4. AndrewH

    London

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 19 April 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Three grand Victorian townhouses opened up and converted into a hotel in 1922 recently restored to a very high standard. The exquisitely appointed, dimly-lit restaurant is tucked away at the back of the ground floor. The playlist consists of Jazz Age standards. The raviolo was a bit chewy; the chicken pot pie rather watery; and the millefeuille impeccably presented, but impossible to dissect without a surgical scalpel. Service was supercilious and slow. Prices astronomical. Fellow diners all American - all hotel residents. Overall, a not unpleasant, if slightly odd and very expensive experience.

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  5. VictoriaS

    New York City

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on 12 April 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nothing short of amazing. Everything was top notch.

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  6. Alex

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 February 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service, design and atmosphere. tasting menu exceeded expectations.

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  7. KunalM

    London

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 7 October 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you everyone who gave us great service last Friday. It was a fantastic experience and best restaurant experience we've had. Great food. And great service led by Leo. Thanks Leo and all your great team for a great evening. Kunal

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  8. SallyOasisPaintings

    East Sussex

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 10 August 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chenestons is a wonderful find! We couldn’t have had a more superb experience. Leo and Julia are really excellent – their customer service is outstanding. All the other staff were equally superb, warm and genuine, I didn’t catch their names. It really is a special place and I was so excited because some of my favourite music is Glenn Miller and Al Bowlly and this was gently playing in the background which enhances the 1930s and 40s feel of the place. I was in utter heaven! The food was wonderful. We had help choosing our wine and Leo understood exactly what we liked and what would match our food and he didn’t oversell or make us choose a really expensive bottle. We appreciated this very much. The cauliflower starter was exquisite as was my smoked salmon. My halibut was gorgeous and my fiancé’s chicken pie was perfect. We visited for lunch before the Proms that evening and it really was a day we will never forget. Thank you so much. I can’t wait to come back.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 June 2022

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was less than mediocre. Beautiful setting. Attentive staff. Get a new chef?

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  10. WeiH

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 May 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of best food from legend Bea Tollman.

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FAQs

Cheneston's is rated 4.5 stars by 66 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
20:00
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Cheneston's

The Milestone Hotel, 1 Kensington Court, London, W8 5DL

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Kensington High Street
  • Area
    Kensington
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–10:30 Lunch Daily 12:30–14:00 Dinner Daily 17:30–22:00
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    English, British, Contemporary British
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    High Street Kensington underground station - 5 minute walk
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dan Putz
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    020 7917 1000
  • Private party facilities
    When planning a private celebration, from intimate family gatherings to larger events, The Milestone has everything in hand. Your dedicated Events Manager will assist you at every stage, listen to your requirements, offer guidance and advice, and ensure everything takes place exactly as you wish.
  • Private party contact
    Meetings and Events at The Milestone Hotel : 020 7917 1000
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