Bibendum in Kensington and Chelsea

Exceptional in every way, food, service and atmosphere!

Amazing and what you would expect: a gastronomic orgasm and refined service. Be prepared for a long dining experience and the premium prices

Fantastic experience; we had the five course tasting menu which was absolutely amazing. Faultless service from start to finish - with a nut allergy perfectly catered for (as you’d hope and expect!). Nice atmosphere. Luckily we’re not big drinkers as ordering wine by the glass is not cheap especially as they’re a 125ml pour. Would recommend for a special occasion.

Great atmosphere and food of course.

It's a pity that I can only give 5 stars. Everything was more than awesome from the food to the incredible service. Worth every penny.

I was looking to host a peer to peer group in the little room upstairs, so I visited the venue with my kids and a friend a few weeks ago to see what it was like and we had lunch, overall, the venue suited our purpose. Hoping that we can host an event with them for a few hours a monrth, but they don't seem to call people back or reply to emails, which is a shame.

It's an experience, actually. If you're not on a tight budget and want to have a good time, it's worth it!

Concerning the Brasserie du RdC, incredible place, beautiful French brasserie spirit, focused on seafood. Efficient service.

We popped in for a late lunch and chose 4 starters which we shared between us. The food was stunning, the service was attentive and we loved the decor and ambience.

I was there a few years ago!! I would say spectacular!! everything!! food service local environment.!! I highly recommend it and I hope to return soon!!

That egg!!! The lobster was brilliant too. Beautiful food and impeccable service.

I would give more stars if I could to Bibendum. As the first stop on my partner and i’s Michelin food tour, they really set the standard that has been honestly unmatched so far. Every dish was so incredible and a complete amalgamation of technique, creativity, fresh produce and deliciousness. From the minute you walk in the door, the staff go above and beyond to take care of you and it really felt like a personally catered experience. Even the complimentary little starter as you arrive was simply divine, showing an attention to detail and a true passion and love for food and the dining experience. I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone whether you’re a foodie or not. 20/10

Everything was just okay, cold service.

A very disappointing experience. When making a reservation for lunch we were told only 12.30 was available. When we arrived we were told the lift to the restaurant could not be used as there is a problem with the insurance. When we did arrive, having walked up a steep staircase, there was no one in the restaurant and later only three other tables were filled during the entire time we were there. Service was condescending, unfriendly, unhelpful, and even surly, and the wait between courses was extremely long. When we asked what was in the market menu, we were told it was to be “a surprise” and we could/would not be told in advance what it would consist of so that made it difficult to order wine and difficult to know whether or not one wanted to order it. We did, and what a mistake! The food was overly precious and each course was preceded with a five paragraph description. The pepper mill did not work and was grudgingly removed. Courses and plates arrived on an oversized tray held by a non-white waiter and then removed by a white waiter to be served to us. The restaurant’s signature egg dish was undistinguished, there were no fresh vegetables, and the main course was tiny bright pink cake of veal. A fig tart for dessert was presented in a chocolate casing - the two flavors were not in any way complementary and a pastry case would have been more appropriate . All this made it a meal easy to and hard to forgive.

Everything was perfect. The food was as good as expected with every course being memorable, the service was faultless. Just an unforgettable experience.

Beautiful food & drinks. Lovely celebration for friends bday. Couldn't fault anything.

One of the best meals I’ve ever had, service was so on point, friendly, attentive and an exquisite eye for detail in every level of service. Highly recommend.

Wonderful food and presentation. Impeccable service.

Amazing meal in a beautiful space. Service and flavors were perfect

Unfortunately, our experience did not meet expectations. Food was just about par, service was lacking, if given the opportunity we would not return.

Incredible food. Incredible service. Incredible ambiance. They were open on a Monday evening which is rare in London for a restaurant of caliber. I would highly suggest going, it will be a meal to remember.

Our experience at Claude Bosi at Bibendum was a delight. The attention to detail was outstanding from the design and presentation of the courses to the phenomenal combinations of flavors. The food was exceptional as was the staff who went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, cared for and special. It was an anniversary dinner we will never forget. Thank you!

We ate in Ground Floor Oyster Bar to celebrate our daughter's engagement. Lovely restaurant space. Light and airy with plenty of space between the tables. Service was immaculate. Food was excellent. Mainly seafood but other options available. Recommend.

Fui a este restaurante histórico y pedí hamburguesa de camarón que era extremadamente delicioso y boca derretida. La comida y el servicio eran excelentes. A pesar de que estaba muy ocupado, la gerente se aseguró de que tuviera mi comida a tiempo. El servicio fue impecable. Ojalá pudiera recordar su nombre, pero no importa que sea en otro momento. Me gustaría visitar de nuevo. Gracias y vítores 👍🏻

A place for a special occasion. The creativity of the food, the attentiveness of the staff and the overall quality of the restaurant are all exceptional. Unless you are lucky enough to experience this level of dining regularly, one visit to Bibendum will live long nin your memory.

As incredible as always, unriveled anywhere in the world!

Michelin's first overseas headquarters. Except for the barbecue steak on the last weekend, everything was normal. It didn't feel like it had two Michelin stars. The beef soaked in champagne and then pan-fried was more delicious than the cooked steak. I said the steak was 5 minutes rare. But it was so raw that it felt like drinking blood and the steak was grilled very poorly.

Para empezar el personal es amable, atento y profesional pero amable. El menú es amplio. La falta de títulos y descripciones de lujo subestima la calidad de lo que preparan. La “ FishSoup” es una sopa de poisson tan buena como se podría contemplar acompañada de aloli y un queso rallado precioso. También como entrada estaba Tamara que era como una almohada cubierta con carne de cangrejo fresca. Mis mejillones “ Cornish” eran de la mejor calidad que había probado. Y mis amigos camarones con sus impresionantes, no - para no perderse patatas fritas fue excelente. Una encantadora carta de vinos para empezar. No te pierdas este tesoro de un restaurante de mariscos

Fantastic dinner, with some really surprising dishes. Service impeccable, decor very nice. Unmissable

There is no need to say much. One word says it all, the only way to describe the food is to say Excellent.

Service was great and staff were very kind. Food was well below what you’d expect in a two Michelin star. The cheese bread was nice but a bit reminded me of being hosted by friends who warmed something in the oven. The only dish that was amazing was the lobster dish. The añaloti dish was full of dill, you couldn’t taste any foie gras. The dessert was really bad, none of us liked the sauce or really understood the point of the dessert, one person did like the ice cream next to it. The plum cake/pastry wasn’t tasty at all. The bread and butter were quite good. But overall really missed a wow factor for such an expensive meal

Should be a three star! Exceptional service and exciting presentations of superb food. Need I say more?

My husband & I celebrated our second wedding anniversary at Claude Bosi at Bibendum and it was a magical experience. We loved the attention to detail, the attentiveness of all of the staff and their good humour. My husband had his first soufflé at the restaurant and he loved it! It is a must try if you go to this restaurant.

Everyone should have a dining experience such as this at least once in their life. Creative menu and 10-star service.

My favorite restaurant in London, live nearby and saw this restaurant, didn’t expect anything just walk in, it was the best restaurant I’ve ever been, the fish is so fresh, very healthy at the same time tasty

The exceptional wine pairing was not really worth the price charged for the degustation menu. Overall service was fantastic and the food was excellent.

amazing once In a lifetime expierence, first michelin restaurant did not disappoint

Not the Bibendum of a few years ago! Once was quite special…seems to be drafting off of the past reputation. Still “ok”….but not a destination at this time. Food was fair. Call to make sure the upstairs are open—as that can change without notice. Downstairs garage is loud and service uneven. Food is average at best.

Disappointing, especially the service. Drinks arrived late, after I had finished the main course. The manager, Jerome, said this was because we ordered drinks late, which was not true. 3 waiters asked for our drinks order and then told us there was a glitch in their system. Even so, not good enough. Won’t be returning. Fish and chips is mediocre. Chopped salad is okay. Nothing special for the price. Wouldn’t recommend , much better options in local area.

Was thinking of this place but not going due to all the bad reviews without any answer from the restaurant So I will stay away

A very nice restaurant and bar with a florist. We ate at the Oyster bar, the decoration and the place were better than the food. Very normal, average quality. If you are close, it is worth it. We left the restaurant for another day.

Good food, good service. A couple of small imperfections for a 2 stars, but overall a good experience

Fantástico plato de mariscos! Nos encantan los mariscos y queríamos destacar lo que hace que este plato sea especial. En primer lugar almeja sacada de la cáscara , cocinada en salsa de ajo blanco y puesta de nuevo en la cáscara , absolutamente sin arenilla . Las almejas de afeitar salteadas de nuevo por separado y puestas de nuevo en concha. Langostinos tigre, cangrejo, mejillones, camarones todo cocinado perfectamente, suena simple, confía en mí tan fácil de equivocarse. Finalmente compartimos una increíble crema brûlée. Lo que hace que un restaurante sea genial no es solo comida de primera clase, sino servicio de primera clase. Nodine, al frente de la casa, espero tener el nombre correcto era todo lo que podías querer, en este papel, comprometido y te hace sentir especial. Shabnan , maitre de , era entusiasta y obviamente amaba su trabajo . No podría haber hecho más por nosotros, incluso nos trasladó a una mejor mesa. ¡No lo hemos estado durante años, volveremos pronto!

Excellent service by knowledgeable , attentive staff. Food was fabulous and wine list is different and interesting.

La comida era increíble. Los camareros eran muy educados. Recomiendo ensalada de gambas. Las flores hicieron que el ambiente fuera excelente. El servicio fue muy rápido.

This is one of the best restaurants in London. Great food. Caring staff. Wonderful space. Considering all the staff inside the kitchen and serving it’s actually good value.

Delicious food. So much to choose from on the menu, need to go back to taste it all.

My husband and I enjoyed a fantastic evening at Bibendum. We started off with champagne in the downstairs bar and were then escorted upstairs to our table in the restaurant by a very welcoming Rudolph. We chose the 3 course a la carte menu and were also surprised with several delicious amuse bouche. The food and service was exceptional as was the vast wine list and the restaurant itself is a fantastically unique art deco venue. An invitation to visit the kitchen was a lovely touch and post dinner cocktails served by Ivan was a fantastic way to end our evening. Huge thanks to Lorenzo and his team who could not have been more professional. The whole experience was outstanding and we will definitely return.

Everyone should experience this restaurant. We will be back.

I’ve been coming to Bibendum since the great Simon Hopkinson Hopkinson opened it. Indeed we all had lunch with Elizabeth David there who declared it the best restaurant in the country. While the food style has changed to a more complex tradition, the food was utterly delicious. We went for the three course A La Carte but there were numerous wonderful amuse bouche so it must have been 10 different taste experiences. The staff were completely charming and made us feel so welcome. The room is still one of the most beautiful in London. We will put it on our favourite restaurant rota.

We had an amazing experience for my girlfriend's birthday meal. The food was exceptional and the service was first class. They gave my girlfriend a birthday card from the team and a little cake at the end with a candle. This attention to detail is 2nd to none.

Very good time, excellent cuisine full of flavors top notch service

A great culinary journey that awakes the senses. Great fare, great wine, abd fantadtic service and attention.. Chapeau bas...

The food was disappointing . Staff v good tho. The dining room is very bland!!!!

The venue is so lovely, we had dinner on the patio and really enjoyed the atmosphere. I obviously recommend trying the oysters, as many as possible on the menu

Los cócteles y las bebidas eran buenos. Como la comida. Comí sarro de bistec (¿sin huevo?) y pescado monje ambos eran excelentes. Mi esposa tiene un taramasalata tipo batido que es excelente, pero probablemente podría compartir para 2 personas y un filete - excelente. Estábamos sentados dentro y casi solos, que se sentía un poco raro, pero estaba bien. El servicio era mixto y claramente tienen un problema para esperar en el personal. La dama india que trajo la factura fue excelente al igual que la dama local. Algunos de los otros necesitaban entrenamiento - todos eran agradables. Sin duda volveremos.

We return to Bibendum each year because of the brilliant food, the interesting wine parings, the fantastic setting and the impeccable service. This year was one of our best visits ever!

An accumulation of service mistakes generated a mediocre experience, and makes us seriously question the self-attributed 2 stars. For example: A few minutes after we are seated a friend of ours is competing live for an olympic medal - a must watch. The waiter then displays obvious signs of frustration not to have our full attention, and leaves annoyed, not to return for a while. "Gougères" are served with hot liquid cheese inside, very unusual. Nobody tells us. I bite in one, drop liquid cheese of my jacket. Nobody helps. A glass of Domaine de Chevalier 2010 (GBP60 per glass) is served half full as the bottle is empty, the wine is oxidized and undrinkable, the sommelier serves and leaves. I have to call him back. That was the last bottle. And more ... Mediocrity overall. The nights before, we were at "Les 110 de Taillevent" and at "Beast": no Michelin stars, superb experiences.

Food is nice, the sole had a bit of blood. The waitress service needs improvement as she has no knowledge of the food. Cutleries were not available when the food arrived.

We had the x7 course taster menu & all courses were wonderful as was the service, interior & ambiance. As fortunate foodies we have dined at some of the best 2& 3 star restaurants around the world & would include Bibendum in this list. Location wise Sth Kensington is also perfect, being less frantic than some of the other great London dining experiences. Also a must see for anyone interested in fine buildings ! Highly recommend!

My partner and I enjoyed the experience at the restaurant Claude Bosi but shortly after leaving the establishment both of us had very bad FOOD POISONING. The meal was the common dominator as we both ate in different places previous few days and must be the meal we had at the restaurant. We ordered the tasting menu and wine and expected the meal to be perfect for a Michelin star restaurant. The experience and service was good but shortly on our way back home we both started being unwell. Food alert was contracted by Claude Bosi for investigation but because we didn’t take sample, and the other “diner” was ok, our case was quickly dismissed (My partner didn’t even have the time and chance to return the investigation form, and the case was closed). Note that because it was the England football game they only had 3 or 4 tables that night. The reason provided just didnt make sense and Claude Bosi DID NOT even CARE and just push it to their own investigator.

Amazing service by Shabnam and the most delicious and exceptional fish and chips in this restaurant..woooww We have been to many cities in the world but this place has been on top . This is second time we are here.just want to say must must must visit this place . Excellent, exceptional and outstanding

A truly fantastic experience. Food, wine and service were exceptional - an amazing experience and the food is simply outstanding.

Excellent all around. Loved the Michelin tire theme that must make the Michelin guide folks proud. Only blemish of the evening was the overcharge that my wife nor I did not initially catch. Restaurant manager, Mr. Lorenzo Bigicchi called and promptly offered a refund. Overall, a superbly excellent meal.

"Today i went The Oyster Bar for my lunch, they offers a delightful selection of fresh seafood, especially their oysters which were exceptionally fresh and flavorful. The ambiance was perfect for a seafood dining experience, especially outdoors. However, the service was a letdown. Despite the 15% service charge, our waitress seemed overwhelmed and was not attentive talking with their own co-workers as she introduced herself as a head waitress. It took multiple attempts to get her attention for ordering and the check. Despite the service hiccup, the quality of the oysters and ambiance make it worth a visit, with hopes that the service improves."

Amazing food in a really unique place For years and years the chef delivers an amazing cuisine , innovative and skilful

An amazing birthday lunch, the service could not have been better, the food was as delicious as expected, and we'll certainly be back in the future.

Food was great. Service and wine recommendations were spectacular. Coffee was a bit bleak (£20 nespresso) and bathrooms where unclean / dated (odd for 2 Michelin star restaurant)

Beautiful interior, phenomenal dishes and helpful and lovely staff.

Outstanding food and really excellent and friendly service, professionally delivered.

Have dined at numerous Michelin starred restaurants, our experience here was outstanding.

It’s was a most memorable experience. Service was elegant and then ambiance was quiet. Just perfect for a celebration

We had a phenomenal experience here. Service was attentive and professional. The food was creative and absolutely flawless. The dining hall was well lit and spacious. Best dining experience we have ever had.

3 star experience We had lunch at CB to celebrate a birthday. Everything was perfect, from the warm service to the innovative, surprising and delicious food. Would warmly recommend

Amazing restaurant, which deserves a 3rd Michelin star. I'm really baffled some of the comments criticising the food?! It's absolutely inventive, subtle high cuisine. Staff is perfect and so attentive. Highly recommend for a true original culinary experience!

Very complex and beautiful food. Portions a bit too large for a 7 services. Air conditioning not efficient, at this table. Nice atmosphere and pleasant service team

We visited for the GBP75 three course lunch in late april and there were three of us. There are great things about this venue: The architecture of the building, the tiles on the outside walls, the room itself and its themed decor, the stained glass, I need to repeat becasue its so impressive, the stained glass. The consistently themed, and very quaint, touches that include the butter dish, the table support, the salt and pepper shakers, the egg cup. For all of these reasons you we want to come back and recommend it to friends. The service is of a matching quality. We found all the staff to be warm and friendly. While the atmosphere and service was great the food was good to very good. We felt it was just a little less than atmosphere and service. Loved the egg. The green dish that followed I think was pasta and a bit heavy....claggy for my taste. Dessert was very good. AUD628 for three, one glass of wine, 15% service charge inc water/coffees. I considered that it was good value. We will go bakc.

I ate here approximately 31 years ago before all of these wonderful renovations and the restaurant would be three stars if it were not in an older structure that has been totally modernized Thank you Claude for another memorable experience

Beautiful setting, attentive service. Elegant presentation and incredible attention to detail. Highlights of the meal were the amuse bouches and our first course. After that, everything was good, but not "OMG!!! This is the best thing I've ever tasted!" good. To put it another way, we've had food this good for 1/4 to 1/2 the price, although not so beautifully presented. In short, this was a new record spend for us, but did not break into the top 5 meals we've ever had. It is an experience that lasts a very comfortable 2.5-3 hours. No rush, no snooty attitudes (often associated with such a high scoring restaurant). Better food is available for less; better service and more artistic presentation would be much harder to find.

We really enjoyed our meal the food was excellent and service friendly and helpful except for the bar service which was very slow. Great atmosphere in French brasserie style with seafood ,fish and meat dishes available in a beautiful setting in the old michelin building with its splendid mosaics and flower boutique at the entrance. Smart Chelsea cliental ,casual chic.

Perfect in every respect! Outstanding, thoughtful service - a wine list of the highest quality and each dish unique in taste and presentation. The special and unexpected touches to mark my friend’s birthday made the evening so memorable for her.

My wife and I ordered the 7 courses tasting menu and a bottle of Burgundy white. Each course was served on a timely interval and presented by the staff with precision and explained to us of the preparation and its ingredients of each dish. The taste of each dish was out of this world! Layer and layer of favor with each bite were there. Wonderful restaurant! Highly recommended.

Superb fine dining in a great setting! Regretfully the service let us down: despite numerous requests to wait with serving the dessert it was served 30 minutes too early! And to compensate for the mistake: besides an apology a 2% deductions of our bill. Yes, a very disappointing end to a marvellous dinner!

We had a wonderful meal and experience at Claude Bosi at Bibendum. The food was wonderful as was the staff

Absolutely incredible experience! Would strongly recommend 7 course tasting menu. My mom and I went here to experience the food and the building and did not leave disappointed. The staff was very friendly and able to accomodate my food allergy (pescetarian gf) requirements no problem. Every single dish that came out exceeded expectations and was delightful. The antique Michelin dishes they use to serve the food were such fun surprises next to the unique flavors of each course. Our somm Freddie was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable and guided us through multiple glasses of wine per our individual tastes. The building itself is a lovely example of early 20th c architecture with incredible stained glass pieces of the Michelin man. Where the restaurant lacked in maybe ‘trending’ decor it made up for in the architecture, food, service, and antique Michelin artifacts. We left the restaurant incredibly full, happy, and impressed. Well worth the high ticket for the memories.

This week was a culinary adventure around London. I got the chance to try so many nice establishments around town. Though the service was fine and the architecture of the building was unique, gnats infested our table and the servers didn’t care. Of the 5 courses I had, 4 were horrible. Despite having a horrendous experience (didn’t finish key courses) and sharing the constructive feedback with the manager, the restaurant still charged the cost of the full meal.

Had the pleasure to try various great restaurants in London and this was the most disappointing one. Flies were everywhere the restaurant and even after telling the server, the server just acknowledges that there are a lot of flies. Food was not anywhere close to good.

Well cooked exceptionally traditional food. Food arrived before drinks, potatoes were spilled on the floor and the cheese offering was, 'we've got hard, soft, blue and goat' - no list, no nothing. Have always had a fondness for this place but wouldn't return.

Gorgeous historical building for every Michelin connoisseur! Amazing service and delicious, intricate dishes. Can’t wait to be back!

Superb food , wine and service in the most beautiful dinning room in London.

We spent a lovely moment, the staff was very attentive. The food absolutely delicious. Thanks to Claude Bosi and his team.

Excellent restaurant. It was the best meal of our 2 week Europe trip.

3 bad oysters out of 12. We complained we got charged full.

Great experience and amazing food! The customer service was fantastic when I went and they were very helpful and kind!

Very good service and excellent wine list. Food is no doubt an architectural achievement but is ultimately dull and unsatisfying.

In the UK home of Bibendum, the Michelin Man, this was an outstanding experience, as you would expect.

Estuvimos hace años varias veces en el Bibendum y su carta era normal, no pretensiosa y de muy buena calidad. Ahora el menú es pretensioso y mediocre, se equivocaron al tomarnos los platillos y trajeron mal las cosas. Los meseros te describen los platillos sin importar si les entiendes. Recién estuvimos en el NOMA y que diferencia!!!. No se merece ni una estrella Michelin, lo único bueno es la decoración pero desafortunadamente íbamos a comer bien y no a una tienda de diseño de interiores.

Wonderful evening. My first visit in many years and I was not disappointed

Had a lovely birthday celebration here 🌟

Visited the Oyster Bar for dinner. Has a unique atmosphere. You can see signs of Michelin everywhere. My favorites were king prawn burger, pierre koffmann sweet potato fries and negroni.