Maggie Jones's in Kensington and Chelsea

6* Absolutely amazing restaurant located in Kensington. Came here a couple of times previously and unfortunately they were fully booked, tried our luck again and thankfully they were able to squeeze us in.(BE WARNED- if you haven't booked you'll be lucky to get in, definitely so at peak times). The menu looked great, rustic English fare.We went for stilton mousse and cheese and leek tart for starters followed by rump of lamb and fish pie. The food was faultless. Every dish tasted gorgeous. The wine (just went for Malbec and Chablis by the glass) was very nice too. The service was friendly, attentive and helpful. The atmosphere was warm, cosy and romantic with a very rural theme. Prices were reasonable considering the quality of the food and the location of the restaurant. Overall we had a great time and I'm so glad we were able to get a table. We'd both like to go again, soon. My thanks to the gentlemen on the door, they were very busy so I didn't get chance to get his name (owner,manager,maitre d, greeter?) But he was amazing and a real credit to the restaurant. I'd highly recommend this restaurant.

Cozy farmhouse style ambiance and great, great roast pork which went perfectly with the homemade gravy!

The first place my husband of 54 years took me to. Super impressed. And it’s still just the same. Not many people seem to know the exciting reason for the name but I’m not telling you. Find out. I have used it for so many meet ups over the decades. Like the Poule au Pot, it seems to have the strength not to change. Don’t. Keep the 60s clutter. Some of us need that to contrast with all the minimal restaurants currently in vogue.

I came here just to say thank you to Maggie Jones whoever you are. You took us in from the rain and served us a magical dinner. It was like a fairy tale. We still talk about it when reminiscing about our trip to London last summer.

A corner of the English countryside in central London Fantastic traditional dishes If anyone says the food is bad in London, they should try this restaurant first

One of my favourites places to visit whenever im in london, its a slice of pure deliciousness!!

I love Maggie Jones. It’s been around forever, as a wonderful place to go for a special lunch or dinner. We recently held my mother’s 80th birthday party there. The staff were so good at taking care of the birthday girl and all us kids. I imagine I will keep coming here for as long as I can.

A truly fabulous find. Great ambience and decor and food. The magnum of wine was the icing on the cake! Celebrated family birthdays last February and hoping to make it an annual treat but SO SO sad it is closed. Please hurry and repair as we are banging on your door! The staff were fab too.

Atmosphere is cozy perfection. It felt chic British inside. Food was the kind you dream about eating again. Good service even with a group of 9.

What a delightful find. Amazing food, excellent service, magnums of wine and definite speciality! We highly recommend. Can’t wait to return when reopened.

The staff were polite. The only is I felt shut in and every time a person had to walk past him or her knocked my chair

Such a cozy restaurant in the middle of London! After eating here, I can’t understand why British food is said to be boring, everything was delicious!

If anyone asked what British food was, I didn't hesitate to bring them here and they all admired it

We were accidentally a day late for our reservation, but the staff was happy to move some tables around to accommodate our party of five! The food was outstanding. We all chose to do the prefix menu, and I had the quiche/tarte, the sausage & gravy, and the apple crumb w/custard. All were excellent. They serve magnums of wine & charge you according to how much of it you drank, which is a brilliant idea! They also do glasses, but for our group the magnum made sense. Service was super friendly. Highly recommend!

Loved this place so much! It was a joy to eat, the atmosphere was great and so was the service. Highly recommend coming here. Was the highlight of our trip.

Bel ristorante con bella location d’antan. Ampia scelta di piatti tradizionali da provare in varie occasioni ritornando

Joli restaurant d'inspiration XVIIIeme siècle, la décoration est très bien faite ce qui donne une belle ambiance. Par contre la cuisine est bonne mais vraiment quelconque au regard de l'addition, on est vraiment chez mamie mais au prix d'un restaurant gastronomique. 50£ par personne pour manger des saucisses et de la purée c'est vraiment hors de prix.

On 21 August 2023, I made a dinner reservation for four people for 1900 on 2 September directly with the restaurant (somebody named Danielle) via phone call which was accepted and confirmed. When we arrived, we were astonished to find the restaurant dark and closed with a trench dug in front - though nobody working on it. We were never notified of this closure - nor did the website have any info on that night. (Subsequently the website informs the restaurant will be closed through October.) As I write this, we have still heard nothing and don't expect to. Obviously, an awful experience and their customers don't seem to matter to management. I will NEVER return to this establishment and will certainly tell anyone who asks for a London dinner recommendation to steer clear of Maggie Jones.

Intimate dining experience-superb service

In my experience, the most lovely restaurant in London so far. - The staff were all very attentive and super nice. - The food was absolutely delicious ☺️ and the interior was so cozy! Really great experience, totally recommend! 🫶🏻🌸

Se trata de un acogedor restaurante de comida tradicional inglesa. La sopa de tomate es absolutamente deliciosa y los platos principales son generosos y vienen acompañados de verduras. Sin duda, cenar aquí fue todo un acierto.

This is always a wonderful familiar and reliably delicious place to eat - the food is always as good as last time & I’ve been coming for over 25 years. This week we had the most charmer server - Thomas - who made our visit even more special

A super cute restaurant where you go more for the atmosphere than the food. It has a strong rustic feel like traveling back in time which is something you don’t expect to find jn busy modern London. The restaurant is also very easy to reach. Food was ok and as others have commented rather pricey for the ingredients and taste. For instance I had tbe two course menu for 34£ where I picked the mushroom soup and the shepherds pie…a bit exaggerated I would say…shepherds pie was more potato than mince beef with no memorable taste and the soup just ok. Our second menu was the leek tart (a bit greasy) and the sausages (the gravy was really good). Soft drinks and bread included we ended up with some 90£. That said, service was very kind, at moments slow, but very British and british humor. I do think that it’s worth trying at least once just for the atmosphere.

This restaurant was recommended to us from a neighbour who had visited this restaurant a few years ago. We were told that it had a French feel and reasonably priced food. When we got there, the place's decor was very rustic but with no French vibe. The lunch menu comprised of mainly English dishes at very high price. Although the food tasted good, we found that it was poor value for money as the dishes would not be costly to cook. For example calf's liver with bacon would contain relatively cheap ingredients but is charged at the exorbitant price of £29 per mains. The wine list was also very pricey. A 12% Service charge is automatically added to the bill but is supposed to be discretional. Very confusing. So I wonder if we were paying for the pleasure of lunching in Kensington area but no luxury.

Oh what a lovely evening it was. We loved our food and the waitress was very funny and friendly. We will be coming back for sure. I really recommend the pork roast and the chocolate pudding. Everything was delicious.

had cheese and leek tart, chicken creamed tarragon and burnt cream. was all very good and satisfying. tom (i think) and all the staff were also all very nice and sweet. the price is higher than other places, but very satisfying and worth it.

We found this restaurant when we searched for something that has a rustic, old feel to it. The ambience is what we came for and food is what kept us wanting to return dinner then later. The food is so delicious and the service is still very friendly. I can't recommend this enough to anyone who hasn't visited yet.

We came in for a Sunday roast. It was excellent! Really cute, homey place with lots of charm. Dog friendly, which is great. The food was unique, tasty, and generous portions. We thought it was one of the best Sunday roasts we've ever had!

Bellissima cena, bellissima esperienza, bellissimo il locale. Grazie per averci fatto passare una serata indimenticabile. Sicuramente ritorneremo.

Outstanding restaurant! Nice atmosphere!The three main courses were incredibly delicious, leaving our taste buds delighted. The prices were quite reasonable for such delectable food. Don't miss out on the duck liver – it's an absolute must-try!

Very nice place Excellent service Delicious food

An outstanding restaurant - effortlessly romantic, with tasteful decoration and friendly staff (thanks Niamh!). Much reccomended for the gluten intolerant community - almost the entire menu is on the cards. Look forward to returning.

Amazing food and great service! We walked in on a Saturday evening in the hope that we might be lucky to get a table later. The staff was so accommodating. They helped us get a table right away and promptly set up everything. The food was so good, definitely on par with gastropub style but because of the decor it's "country/pirate style" kind of atmosphere here. They make really good roast pork belly and steak pie. Overall we really enjoyed our dinner here. The staff really made a difference. They also helped us understand how the service charge is distributed to the staff as well. Pricing was ok for the amount and quality of food you get. We can definitely recommend!

Sensational, cozy place for hearty and artisanal food when in Kensington. Served us perfectly for a romantic occasion before the Proms. One of us is gluten free, and the options are extensive - which was tremendous. Would be nice if this information were on their website, though. Overall one of the best dining experiences we’ve ever had.

Fantástico! Desde la recepción por Daniele, pasando por un camarero super amable y la comida MARAVILLOSA. Una experiencia positiva en todos los sentidos. Comida muy muy buena.

Loved the decor and ambience but felt is was awfully grimy. Had a sneak peak into the kitchen and boy oh boy. Sticky tables. Quality of food was rather mediocre for a space that could offer top end British Cuisine. Has incredible potential. Excellent and Lovely waitress Nieve offered. exceptional service.

This was a wonderful find! We ate upstairs in the dining room that was so homey! Our waiter was fantastic, and the food was delicious!

Really yummy Sunday roast! Also dog friendly :)

Single guy, no reservation but staff couldn't have been nicer or more Friendly. Nothing to much trouble. Food was delicious and I mean delicious, hot fresh and yummy

Food was absolutely AMAZING, staff more than welcoming. Next time in London we would love to come back!

Lovely home cooked style meal, tasty, decadent and good portion sizes. Staff are fantastic, big shout out for Tatiana, engaging, amusing and added to the experience.

A remarkably good meal rustic, albeit dark atmosphere. The steak and kidney pie was truly outstanding. The service was quirky but excellent. A highly recommended dinner destination.

Without doubt the best restaurants in London! Have been coming here for years and am never disappointed - love everything about Maggie Jones. If you want the best food served by the best people - you need to head to Kensington...you won't be disappointed!

Loved the restaurant . The food was very tasty high quality food. Great atmosphere and our waiter Thomas gets top marks. He was friendly , helpful and very attentive. Thomas made our visit seamless and was very considerate of my two dogs who accompanied. We will be back .. highly recommend.

outstanding . toms service was attentive engaging and knowledgeable . excellent english food for all 3 courses . intimate seating booths atmosphere and authentic of the time music .

What an experience! The atmosphere uniquely beautiful! The staff warm, friendly and always a smile for the guest! The food...after the rack of lamb I could have hugged the chef...I've never had anything better! Thanks to everyone!

Lovely food, lovely and attentive staff. Nice set menu with good choices. Food was really nice. Pate came with plenty of toast, chicken in tarragon sauce delicious. Highly recommend. Only fault, a little too dark inside but otherwise loved it.

Awesome restaurant. The food, the ambiance, the staff - all top notch. After 2 weeks of running around all over Europe, this was the best meal we had. It felt like a real home cooked meal, the staff was friendly, and best of all, we were able to walk-in and be accommodated. And the food was terrific!

We loved it, had been eagerly awaiting our dinner here. Just a delightful friendly place with great food.

The food was incredible… true home cooked great British food. No frills or bells & whistle. Just down to earth glorious great tasting food. Love it & will be back!

De los pocos restaurantes de comida traficiobal británica que se desmarca del fish and chips y apuesta por la calidad. Ambiente rural, muy intimo, con velas, entrañable y de otra epoca. Personal atento. Comida muy buena yvmuy bien elaborada y presentada. Contras: - El menú es lioso y si no eres buen angloparlante puedes pedir más platos de la cuenta. -Muy caro, incluso teniendo en cuenta su calidad y elaboración.

Lunch meal portion is big. Beef is tender and delicious. Love the decor vibe and food there. Table is a little bit narrow.

We followed them on IG for three months prior to arriving here. After having to wait a few nights for a table I am happy to say it was worth that wait for sure ! English comfort food is what I call it. Three of us had all different things, tastes all around. The veggie bowl was a nice accompaniment as well. Wine. Desert. Atmosphere. Service. All good. Very happy.

Perfect food perfect ambience perfect service We managed to get a booking for Saturday night and from the moment we sat dow till the moment we left we were treated like “ Royalty “ Our waiter was extremely funny and helpful The food was excellent. My Stilton Mousse as a starter was sublime Each of our party of 6 all enjoyed their good choices. The decor is enthralling. Lovely to photos of “ Tony and Margaret “ I have always wanted to visit this restaurant and am so glad we did. Next time back in London we will be back

One of the best places I’ve eaten in the city by far. Would recommend booking a time

Fantastic service, ambience, and food. The food itself is good, but it's really everything else that puts the experience over the top! It's a little pricey, but specially compared to other pubs, but in my opinion, completely worth it! I had: - Stilton mousse: fantastic! - Sausage and mash: good. The onion gravy had fantastic depth - Chocolate pot: dense, but silky

Food was good. Service personalized.

Old Favourite. Still full of charm.

Superb food especially globe artichoke

Authentic, great service, good wine, super cosy and very dog friendly...

Fantastic! The cozy and inviting atmosphere, the delicious food (the best I ate in London all week), and the wonderful interactions I had with the staff were excellent. I had the nutloaf roast with a side of three veggies that came with a delicious gravy, the best cheese and leek tart I've ever had, and a pot of chocolate that was scrumptious. I will definitely come back when I next go to London.

Really unfriendly greeting upon arrival (a man with a French accent who looked very stressed) when we arrived. Literally didn’t acknowledge us when we entered the restaurant. Staff were shouting at each other downstairs, all a bit comical. Definitely not the romantic experience we had hoped for! Food was nice in parts. Quite expensive but lots of it. Highlight was the lamb. Our server tried his best, was quite chatty but we did wait 50min for our food. I don’t normally give negative reviews but the initial welcome, the tension amongst staff and the wait for mains mean that I will give our experience 2 stars.

The best atmosphere I’ve ever seen. The best food and the best house wine. Always busy and very expensive.

I made this last minute booking through email and got the confirmation within minutes so that was a good start! Very responsive even over emails. The place is unpretentious but you get more than you would expect! I chose this place for a catch-up with my friends whom I haven’t seen for 10+ years! We were led downstairs which was a surprise at first but it was the perfect place and my friends really liked it too — what with it’s rustic charm and English food. The food was fantastic (we even had a vegetable dish on the house, thanks!). Service was superb and very patient with us when we delayed our order because one of my friends was running late. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and will definitely come here again with my family next!

Very atmospheric ambient and excellent food !

Roasted pork belly was really nice👍🏼

Tutto buonissimo! Porzioni abbondanti! Abbiamo ordinato: Stilton mousse, cheese and leek tart, roadt pork belly e shepherd’a pie, veramente deliziosi. La porchetta veramente abbondante, consiglio di condividerla. Personale molto gentile e disponibile!

The best nut roast dinner I've tried so far. Wonderful restaurant and service was exceptional.

One of my favourite London restaurants - the Sunday lunch is awesome.

Service was slower then expected but amazing food and atmosphere! Would eat here again!

A bit expensive but very nice atmosphere (unless you have trouble seeing in the dark) and tasty food. Would recommend!

FABULOUS food, service and atmosphere. My partner and I went in last week for some dinner and had the absolute best meal with amazing service! He was visiting from the US and said it was the best food and service he had in London. Patrice and Niamh were so spirited, friendly, helpful (honestly, you name it they were great). I’ve already been suggesting this place to friends. Price, portion and service are so far the best in Kensington yet. We ordered the duck liver pâté, pork roast (each) and apple crumble dessert. I wish we took pictures of the food but we ate far too fast (and much) with how good it was. Huge shout out to Patrice for being such a lovely spirit, genuinely made my partners trip amazing! We talked about how great he was the whole trip. 11 out of 10 recommended

The most delicious British food I’ve had in London

Interesting place, food was good, service friendly,

If you are looking for a nice and cozy place to try traditional British food, this is the perfect place. Very nice atmosphere, excellent service and delicious food.

My partner and I were visiting London and found Maggie Jones because we were trying to find a good place to eat Shepards Pie (can't go without doing this in England) and we came by Maggie Jones's! We were greeted by very friendly staff and our waiter was wonderful. He had explained to us the history of the restaurant as well the fact that we had been placed at Princess Margaret's booth! It was a lovely meal, good energy and very exciting. It made our last day in London extra special and we left with our bellies full of yummy, hearty food as well as our hearts full of a great moment spent in London :)

Really wonderful lunch! Food and service were first class and loved the history of the place. Wine list was also excellent

Best restaurant we found in Westminster, went twice.

Restaurante con un ambiente muy agradable, su personal es muy atento y simpáticos... La comida está muy buena y los platos son generosos... Comida con inspiración británica en la que no faltan las sopas, los purés, pasteles de carne y verduras como guarnición...

Absolutely awful, we were lured in by the good reviews, unfortunately it turned out to be a very costly and disappointing meal, the steak dish, which is £35 pound was below average at best, the Bernaise sauce was clumpy and tasted acidic, it was off. I spent most of the night sick on the toilet as a result of that. I am hoping that this was only and isolated incident, however I was extremely disappointed with my experience and I will not be back and nor will recommend. Only upside was the atmosphere of the restaurant was very nice and cozy.

Best Sunday Roast I ever had, such a cosy place!

Sooo delicious! We had a lovely time catching up with friends at Maggie Jones's restaurant. Our food was perfectly cooked and presented. I would definitely recommend dining here and probably reserve a table in advance to ensure a table.

A fantastic meal, everything was outstanding. Great food and a great atmosphere.

Amazing british cuisine and nice atmosphere

Excellent, cozy establishment with a hint of history. Loved the rustic interiors and the kind of food that will have you sleeping like a baby afterward. The leek tart + pork I had was truly excellent. I also tried the stilton mousse which was fab. Highly recommend making a reservation (easy to do on their website!!) I went in the summer, would love to come back in cooler weather and try more things (pudding menu was expanse!! Must try all)!!

Best nut roast I’ve ever had in this charming little restaurant full of history. It’s been years I’ve wanted to try this truly British establishment just off Kensington High St. Finally went for a weekday lunch. Tries the cheese and leek tart for starters which was delicious and followed that with the nut roast which was truly special. The veggies were so tender and full of seasoning. In terms of atmosphere, I thought it was great, almost looks like an old quirky countryside pub also. The only negative is that the booths are very cramped, especially when fitting 4 into it. Looking forward to coming back and trying something else.

Very beautiful rustic-feel interiors with real history behind each furniture and decor piece described by the staff. Food was delicious, especially the duck liver pate with the crispy toast, and service was awesome!

The roast is wow. Have been a few times now and aim to visit later for the steak but The lamb is so yummy, all the trimmings and more just amazing roast and reasonably priced

Cute restaurant, inside it made to look like an old farmhouse. The food is delicious, I had the lamb and my husband had the pork belly, both meats were cooked perfectly and very flavorful. The vegetable sides were a good portion and seasoned well also. We got a table downstairs and our server was amazing, he kept apologizing for the kitchen noise but we weren't bothered by it at all. Also had the apple crumble and the ice cream with chocolate and brandy sauce for dessert and they were both amazing, the crumble was nice and warm and the chocolate & brandy sauce was sinfully good.

Best quality 'school' dinner food you could wish for. All classics done to perfection.

nice classic british food. some dishes really excellent like pork belly,. very attentive service nice atmosphere . our freind stayed longer in London and went back a second time in few days . will be back for sure

More than Excellent food, friendly staff. A bit dark and very cold air conditioning for me.

Although it's not always easy to find a table it is one of the cosiest restaurants in Kensington with really good food. A great experience every time!

Too salty. The English trying to be French. Stressful service. Too expensive.

I can not say enough positive things about our dining experience at Maggie Jones. Our last night in London, we searched for a restaurant that had a British menu and beautiful atmosphere. We couldn't have picked a better place to cap off our week long stay! The staff were so accommodating and interactive, especially with our children. Thomas, our waiter, was especially personable and kind. He went out of his way to make our children (aged 8 and 4) feel welcome in a sophisticated atmosphere. The food was delicious. Best meals we've all had in a long time. Everything from the bread, the main course, to the dessert was exceptional. My picky children who only eat cheese pizza and chicken nuggets, ate all the chicken breast and chips that were prepared just for them. The decor and ambiance were warm and comforting. If I ever come back to London, I'll be sure to visit Maggie Jones again!

Lovely place, delicious food. Reservations recommended.

Our VRBO recommended it. We had a great meal and experience. The Maitre D was not friendly but gave us a table without a reservation. James was our server and did a great job. Great personality and his recommendations were excellent. We shared Duck Liver...

So quirky, wintery and romantic. Candle-lit, cottage core restaurant serving a classic British menu. 3 course meal is a LOT of food. The onion soup was a HIGHLIGHT. Gravy and mash with veg was great but the sausage was less impressive. Burnt cream was too bitter but apple crumble was DELISH. I was STUFFED after. Wish I went with two starters instead of a starter and a main! Unfortunately service was quite slow and inattentive

We loved everything about it…decor, friendly staff, great food. Between us we had steak, creamed tarragon chicken, apple crumble and burnt cream. All dishes were really good. Would definitely recommend.

My most favourite restaurant in London. The food and also the staff. I can’t fault it and have been going there for the last 15 years