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Restaurant Story London, London,
Award-winning

Restaurant Story London

4.8
4.8
1087 Reviews
£41 and over
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 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

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat 12:00–13:15 Dinner Mon–Sat 18:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    020 7183 2117
  • Website
    http://restaurantstory.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Tom Sellers
  • Catering
    In Restaurant Story’s private dining space, guests can enjoy an intimate tasting menu experience crafted by Chef Tom Sellers. Blending innovation with seasonal British ingredients, enhanced by expert wine pairings for a refined, unforgettable dining experience.
  • Private party facilities
    Restaurant Story's private dining space is situated on the 1st floor and features a large wooden table overlooking an open kitchen for a ‘chef’s table’ feel. A stunning balcony with views of The Shard and a small lounge are perfect for pre/post-dinner drinks. You'll also have a dedicated team, including the Chef, FOH, and Sommelier.
  • Location
    199 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2JX
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2023
  • Area
    London Bridge
  • Cross Street
    199 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2JX
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    London Bridge is the nearest tube stop
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,087 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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.

1,088 Reviews

  1. RyanM VIP

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is well on their way to a 3rd star. service was fun and precise, and food was outstanding. We did a Michelin tour for the last week throughout London and Belgium, Restaurant Story food quality stood out and was on par with the 3 Michelin we went to. Don’t miss this if your in London

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    Berlin3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service - attentive but not intrusive service. Great ambience and the ambient music/playlist was excellent.

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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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    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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  9. 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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  10. 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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Restaurant Story London is rated 4.8 stars by 1087 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Restaurant Story London

199 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2JX

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2023
  • Cross Street
    199 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2JX
  • Area
    London Bridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat 12:00–13:15 Dinner Mon–Sat 18:00–21:00
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    London Bridge is the nearest tube stop
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tom Sellers
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://restaurantstory.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    020 7183 2117
  • Catering
    In Restaurant Story’s private dining space, guests can enjoy an intimate tasting menu experience crafted by Chef Tom Sellers. Blending innovation with seasonal British ingredients, enhanced by expert wine pairings for a refined, unforgettable dining experience.
  • Private party facilities
    Restaurant Story's private dining space is situated on the 1st floor and features a large wooden table overlooking an open kitchen for a ‘chef’s table’ feel. A stunning balcony with views of The Shard and a small lounge are perfect for pre/post-dinner drinks. You'll also have a dedicated team, including the Chef, FOH, and Sommelier.
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