PJ's Chelsea Brasserie in Kensington and Chelsea

The venue is nice, with a lovely bar and attentive staff. However the food was average and felt like standard pub food with a much higher price tag.

UPDATE: the manager saw this review and phoned me to apologise and issue a refund for the champagne, which I was pleased about and is a good way of restoring goodwill. The food was fine. Fabric of the restaurant a little tired perhaps. It was Mother's Day and we received a glass of champagne without asking for it. Throughout I got the impression from our waiter that we were under ordering. When we didn't order desserts he scrunched up one of the dessert menus in a slightly uncomfortable way. When it came to the bill he stated that we were a Fork customer and underscored the 50% discount on the bill with his thumbnail, again slightly uncomfortably. The bill had the 15 pound glass of champagne added on to it. I didn't want to have the conversation about whether it should be on the bill or not (and I did drink it as my partner- the Mother's Day mother! - doesn't like champagne and had tried to say that before it arrived). The fact was it hadn't been asked for. A mixed experience really.

My friend and I had a really nice lunch. The food was so good I have to mention the lobster and crab ravioli was the best I have ever tasted and all of the food was delicious. Service was also very good with lovely staff.

Best steak I've ever eaten. Funny waiter. Weird sink.

The food is incredibly tasty, the staff is very polite and serves you with a smile. They have the best pale ale! Reserve your spot in advance we were lucky walk ins but usually in the end of the week is full. Had two wonderful dinners there and when we go back to London a third one will be booked!

Awesome restaurant. The pie was pretty good, but it wasn’t a pie (smashed potatoes and stew)

Food was amazing, the management very hely

We got the 50% off deal from the fork. So our expectation was fairly low to begin with. Food was not exceptional but decent, the tomahawk steak was expensive and dry. The other food was good. Unfortunately, 3 of the 5 in our party got food poisoning. Enough said. No amount of discount is worth getting sick for.

Great place with delicious cocktails

I recently had lunch with friends at PJ’s, and it’s still as reliable as ever. A trusted spot in Chelsea/South Ken, offering good food and respectable service. My Milanese was excellent, and the bread & butter pudding is a must-try. Worth a visit! 🍽✨

Small quantity for a pricy quinoa and kale salad.

Went there on date night and for the 50% off discount from the Fork App food festival. Service was good and the food is fantastic! Probably one of the best deals you can get for the quality of food and price. However, after asking twice to check about if there was any exclusions on the menu for the deal and being reassured that it was all fair game for the discount on the menu I ordered the tomahawk steak. It wasn’t clear on the menu that it was £45 per person and was charged £90 for a steak and sides. The steak was enough for one person if very Hungry and would have been lacking if it was for two. Mind boggles as to why on earth anyone would pay £90 for a steak whether split or not. The gratuity fee was £26 which is 13 % which I thought was very steep. Because the waitress was new and apparently didn’t realise about the steak fiasco I asked them to knock £10 off the gratuity but they took the whole lot off. £106 overall for 2 glasses of house red, starters and mains is still expensive for a meal out for 2 but considering it was in Chelsea I understand. Would I go back if there was a discount offered? Probably would. The staff were nice. I do think the food for a gastro pub is way over priced though, that being said it was lovely.

Really good solid modern cuisine. Very good Italian waiter who'd made the experience special. Oysters were good but I would have liked them to better cleaned. There were grit in some oysters. Tuna tartar was good, but the star of the show was the cauliflower steak

I have dined at PJs a few times and it's always a lovely 10/10 meal and experience. However I did the Valentines menu last month and I must say I was a bit disappointed. Our first course was cold and they forgot about our second course so we waited over 40 minutes for it to arrive. I had the duck which was delicious but my partner had the cod which he said was a bit underwhelming. Unfortunately, it was not the usual PJs experience I was expecting - especially when paying a lot for a set menu meal. However I will still be back as this has not totally tainted my love for PJS - just won't be back for Valentines day!

A little bit long to wait but the steak was well worth it.

we booked for a party and manager didn't respect the pact, watch out before you book

Ok service and nice atmosphere, but really bad food. The 13.5% service charge for an unforgettably bad lunch is comical.

The worst English breakfast I’ve had for some time; poor quality all round.

Busy bistro. Great service. Exceptionally good food and wines. Cappuccinos first class.

We had brunch here on a Saturday. Food was ok, chips were great. Service was good and we got a January discount.

Food is good. Staff are attentive what lets them down is the very bad quality cocktails they serve. It all depends on the skill set of the bartender and apart from the good Honduran bartender the rest are very poor. On a recent trip the cosmopolitan cocktail was utterly bitter and tasteless.

Por is amazing!! We had the best ever service, she was so attentive and kind. She made sure our evening was special

Very bad service, they no give anything for our lunch, we didnt have knive or fork, the drink not come until the final eat. A desaster service, but very good meal

Por was amazing. Had a stunning night with friends and the service was a 10/10. Thank you. Will be coming again.

Amazing food and wine. Por was amazing and serve us very well

Not the same standard of previous years. Cocktails forgettable. Food not hot, quality middling. Disappointing.

Went here during 🎄 Christmas great service, food is fresh and tasty and very festive atmosphere.

Really decent, great interior, service, all dishes were fantastic imo. Would come again 👌

Everything was sincerely great with the attentive service & quality food for our company group booking. Although there is something noticeably challenging about the acoustics of the restaurant, in my opinion the walls seem to bounce back conversation making it quite excessively noisy. Yes we were a group, but ended up having to shout if more then several conversations going unlike any other occasion/restaurant. Many of my colleagues agreed, I in the end found it personally challenging & had to leave the work function early.

Forgot our drinks order, no apology for doing so. Brunch food was really ordinary for the prices

It's a great local spot for Sunday lunch and the service is attentive. Very cosy and chilled atmosphere.

PJ’s Chelsea Brasserie is a hidden gem that offers a perfect blend of charm, sophistication, and culinary excellence—ideal for intimate celebrations and wedding receptions. Having photographed a wedding dinner here, I can confidently say this venue delivers both style and substance, creating an unforgettable experience for couples and their guests.

The place was quiet with no many tables occupied, it was a shame because it looks it’s got potential.

Subpar service! Drinks are good but service is disappointing

Not great, service slow and low quality, the food is average. Overall I hate spending money for something I could have made a lot better! This place is just a good location but nothing else.

I attended a dinner here this week in the upstairs restaurant overlooking the main bar. The atmosphere and decor of the establishment are pleasant, with deep reds and Burgundy carpets and furnishings giving it a warm and cost feel, but the food was a little disappointing. The tuna tartare needed more lemon juice and the chicken milanese was rather bland, probably from overcooking. The service wasn't much to write home about either.

I went for lunch with my family. It was pleasantly busy so you'd better book if you plan to eat there. I only gave 4 stars because the mains (didn't check the brunch options tbh) were mainly fish-based and I don't eat fish so had little options. They do serve steaks but I wasn't that hungry. Some in my party did order steak and their dishes looked amazing. I ordered the cottage pie and it was delicious. The waiters and host were very attentive and they took into account our request in the booking to have space for a pram.

The food was very poor (steak and the cod). Portions are small and the steak was clearly overcooked- did not look appetising. The service was worse still!

Good food, friendly service, portions not great.

We used to come occasionally when we lived in Chelsea before our townhouse in Kensington, including even on Christmas Eve 2012 when we first started living between NYC and London, so have lovely memories as the space is still quite charming. Unfortunately, we haven't had a good experience the couple times we've come by recently after years of absence. Last week, they attempted to make a drink they used to have on the menu, but it was 100% sugar and 0% liquor which is standard here in London, so can't fault them too much. Came by today as we'd seen their sign for happy hour on all cocktails from 5-6 pm. The bar was virtually empty, so we sat on the side bar seating, but there were literally crying babies, a family with kids and ELECTRIC SCOOTERS inside, screaming the entire time which made it quite unpleasant and needless to say the savage parents nor any staff tried to curtail this behaviour (going on literally just behind us, on top of us). After sitting at the empty bar for quite some time with the staff just standing on the other side of the bar catering to no one, we asked if the happy hour applied to all cocktails as advertised, and she gave us certain pages it applied to. Not anything we wanted, but more concerning, it DID apply to a page called the "faces of Chelsea" and Jamie Laing, who we know personally for over 10 years now, is on there (a D list only in London known by even 2% of the population as a balding - got hair plugs - faux reality character, we know from many encounters in London and abroad), next to actual literary and other icons such as Oscar Wilde (i.e. how embarrassing for them to have an actual joke as a "face of Chelsea"). The bartender didn't come over to take our order for about 10 minutes (with no one else ordering, they were just standing around), so eventually we called her over (where she advised us about the actual drinks on offer for happy hour), and she had to read a manual as to how to make these drinks after we ordered them, in plain sight, at the bar. Needless to say, they were bad even for London, the service was beyond atrocious (even for London, and an empty bar), and gratuity was of course added, at regular priced cocktails. My boyfriend couldn't even drink his and I didnt want to as I already felt ill from my artificial sugar cocktail. A shame as the space is still charming, but not with horrendous service, screaming children, and horrible drinks.

Good value for money! We had reserved by the fork, great discovery and tasty avocado toast!

The location and the ambiance is great at PJs. I don’t know if it was the day we went (Sunday morning 10.45) but the food took around 30 mins although it was only two breakfasts with eggs and one fries. We went here because we always drive thru on the way to nothing hill and it’s usually very lively so the expectations were high. The staff were good, helpful and attentive. The portions were very small and not really special in taste. The house ketchup tastes awesome. The coffee was good. The espresso martini, however, not so much. It was very sweet for our taste but might be good for breakfast.

Ended up being sick after this meal. Can I ask PJ’s to let me know if they use MSG which I am allergic to?

The perfect atmosphere, delicious food, great cocktails. Enough said.

Very nice atmosphere for a Friday night

Just gets better like fine wine. My jumbo Yorkshire pudding was delicious and the husbands chicken Milanese was historic. Lovely room, service menu and good prices. Now a firm favourite!

Went couple of days with my partener what a amazing experience the food waitress and coktails was absolute perfect this will be our favorite place from now on thank you

Second time there and honestly, wow! The place and vibe is so lovely. The food has so much taste and the staff is so attentive which is great. I would definitely recommend!

I used to love this place; it was one of my favorites. Unfortunately, I’ve noticed a significant decline in both food quality and, even more concerning, the service. I hope they can turn things around soon.

What a great place for a quick luch

Best cocktails this side of London

Calming atmosphere, good prices, with pleasant staff. They respect their delivery drivers. And a good place for a quick pint as well

I was there with my family was lovely food and atmosphere many thanks to radu wich was very helpful giving us all the information needed definitly coming back many thanks guys keep it up

Incredible beef tartar, oysters, and bloody Mary’s. The bottomless brunch is also incredible - especially the cheese toastie

Good for a casual meal or a drink. The cocktails could be better, as could the wine selection.

We loved our food the portions were too big

Very nice environment, friendly, attentive and fast service. The waiters were pretty much always at the table asking if everything was ok and if we needed anything else. We had dinner with two excellent sirloins of beef with Béarnaise sauce and French fries; truly noteworthy. Average value for pubs/brasseries in the area. Spectacular bar counter. Advised

Service was really good. The food was good but the crispy garlic potatoes side was full of oil and didn't taste fresh.

I came in today after a recommendation for my mothers birthday and as we walked in I asked if the table by the window was ok to sit down and the lady with short blonde hair said yes that is fine. There were only a few other tables occupied at 1.15pm and a few people at the bar, so we sat down. Only for the lady to come to our table after she had seated us and given us the menus to look at, to tell us the table was actually reserved and could we move. I didn’t understand why as there was so many tables available and 2 others in the window also. She then carried on to say ‘You don’t need to be rude’ which i didn’t understand ? And walked off. The other girl on shift waited our table and wasn’t very warming either. Gave me the wrong directions to the bathroom and did the bare minimum. It was a shame as it was a lovely recommendation, the food and atmosphere was nice but it started our experience in a very sour way and felt very uncomfortable throughout.

Fish and chips was amazing. Chips were very crispy and soft on the inside. The fish was large, crispy and juicy. Great customer service too

Amazing food , great atmosphere and welcoming staff members. Will definitely return and recommend this place to my friends.

Best for cocktails before going out

Thank you to Giuseppe and the team for looking after us

Loved the food, just what we needed to set us up for a good night in the city!

Great looking venue, to me it has a very American vibe, in a good way. Spoilt somewhat by the attitude of the young lady serving us: long ponytail and lots of piercings in her left ear, it was clearly a little bit beneath her to actually wait on tables and she made us feel as if she was actually annoyed by our presence.

The beef sunday roast is amazing with a good red wine

Best steak in Chelsea. Thank you to Patricia for the amazing service.

Thank you guys for the great food and service.

Had a great time visiting last week. It’s nice that they show the euro and tennis.

Thank you the wonderful team for looking after us during our last visit

The food was delicious, they took care of every little detail, the service is in another level, the staff is very professional and friendly, the manager Giovani make us feel at home, literally, and the prices are reasonable. The surrounding area is like a dream neighborhood, believe me, you have to eat there, it is worth it.

An ideal restaurant for all types of occasions, we enjoyed very good service from Giuseppe and his team. An especially memorable experience. The meat dishes are recommended and especially the tomahawk cut.

Great cocktails from Dan the bartender.

Amazing venue and service. Special thanks to Patricia and Radu for looking after us on sunday.

Cool vibe for a tuesday night. Nice cocktail selection

Great cocktails. Must try the no3 gin.

Very nice place....must try the truffle chips

Absolutely fantastic all round! Giuseppe and Achilles and the rest of the staff are brilliant.

Excellent attention from all the staff who work there, the starters, the food and exquisite desserts, excellent value for money. Congratulations

Great sevice. Our server was Andrew. He was very friendly, unobtrusive, attentive, and just a lovely person. The food was great, my daughter, her partner and I had the Chateaubriand and about 3 or 4 sides. I was fit to burst, my best friend had the cod and truffle chips, and her partner had the sirloin. All felt very happy. Oh, and I forgot, the starters were yummy too. Too much choice but wonderful.

Wonderful experience with delicious food. Our experience was made even better by our server Radu who was very friendly and went the extra mile to ensure we had a lovely experience.

Popped in yeaterday for lunch with my partner and did not expect to have such excellent food and service. Radu and Oana went beyond expectations with their attitude and professionalism

I’ve been here twice and would like to thank the staff Radu in particular, who has been incredibly nice and considerate both times. I also love the food and atmosphere. I had wonderful times in general and definitely recommend the restaurant to others.

Nice food good atmosphere. Good prices.

Had a Sunday roast here. I wasn't impressed at all, the food was very average and the waiters pressured us into ordering drinks. The food was not very good. I don't recommend this place although the setting was nice.

Very good meal, fish and chips and the salmon salad very good, I highly recommend. Very pleasant, calm and warm atmosphere. Typical decor, very friendly service. THANKS

Quite expensive especially when you get twice the glasses of wine at 18 euros each!!!

First class South Ken steakhouse. Varied menu and a lively bar! I've been a regular for 3 decades and keep coming back! Recommended.

Came here on Sunday afternoon and got a nice and quiet space at the corner. The beef tartare starter was pretty good with the sauce and condiments to accompany it. Wife had Burrata and it was pretty fresh. Our main was a bit disappointed. My Sunday roasted beef was just too small portion, barely had much of the vegetables or sides with it. The shakshuka was pretty much tomato mixed up not too flavourful. We requested for more bread to accompany with the shakshuka but only came when we finished the dish. Overall the restaurant is pretty classic historical brasserie. Food wise could improve a little bit.

The menu was flexible, good variety for dinner. The atmosphere was good. The staff very attentive. Its a pitty they serve burrata without a piece of toast bread. Beer not such a good variety.

Food was amazing and the staff was lovely! Highly recommend!

The oysters were excellent, and the service was decent. However, the lobster pasta was disappointing, with only five small pieces of lobster, requiring me to savor each bite. The steak, ordered medium, was tough and not enjoyable. On the positive side, the fish and chips and the salmon salad were both delicious. We chose this restaurant because of the 50% off deal through The Fork app and its convenient location; otherwise, I would have preferred to dine elsewhere. Additionally, the seating was cramped, and the adjacent table was uncomfortably close despite the available space. .

Service and ambience are good but food really less than average. I’ve been in Michelin start restaurants where I pay for the same a bit more and the quality is by far superior. Really expensive for what it is.

We came here to celebrate my birthday and had a good time overall. For starters we got the baked Camembert which we highly recommend! It was creamy, delicious and perfectly baked! We also got the burrata and tuna tartar which were good too however the tuna did not fully taste right. For mains we ordered a sirloin steak which came out just perfect, a grilled sea bass filet and Cod which were also both great and good portion sizes however I think the cod could have done with a bit more seasoning/ sauce. We also ordered the lamb rack (3 small cutlets overall) which were delicious but so small that even a child wouldn’t be full after eating them. They were the smallest lamb rack I’ve ever seen. For dessert our waitress recommended the pistachio tiramisu and chocolate fondant cake which were divine!! The service here was great and our waitress was attentive however the restaurant itself could do with an update as it was cramped and super noisy. We were shouting over each other to talk. Overall I’d give this place a 6/10.

PJ pub was really good! I had roasted cod and my husband had sea bass. Well done and a great pub experience!

I have to say it’s one of the best places i ever eaten. The food the service the atmosphere it’s absolutely Amazing!! Thank you guys and hope to see you soon ! Agni from Amsterdam!

Very nice, food was great quality and served quickly. Warm and comfy atmosphere. We went with two children under 4 and had an early dinner, staff was very helpful and there were dishes on the menu to all our likings. Would recommend for sure! The fried artichokes were my favorite.

Oysters have a wonderful flavor like sea water and are not fishy at all. The scallops are extremely outstanding, the heat is just right, the shell is crispy on both sides and the inside is tender and juicy, and the celeriac puree and accompanying salsa are also very delicate. The fried squid is super delicious and the sauce is very good. Mediocre bread, steak and chips. It's easy to imagine the kind of bistro steak where the meat itself is not bad but the cooking power is not enough, and the seasoning is only salt and pepper. Nothing surprising but not terrible either. The pistachio tiramisu was a bit greasy. The beef tartare was a disaster, it tasted like too much ketchup and was so sour that it hurt my throat. The seafood appetizers are all delicious and can be ordered in two portions. You can order steak or not, but be sure to avoid beef tartare. I personally think this restaurant’s rating was lowered by 0.3 due to this dish. I feel like more than half of the negative reviews are criticizing Beef Tartare.

Really enjoyed this place. Enjoyed the food and the cocktail I had. All the staff were so well mannered and friendly too! Would defo come back and my three friends I was with said the same thing.

Together with my partner and our auntie, we went out to celebrate giving birth to my daughter Sophia. We found a free table at the restaurant. Just like the table was waiting for us and the lovely waiter George. He was beyond lovely, and his sense of humour made the evening even better. We ordered fish and chips, which was one of the best we had in the gastropub. The fish was crunchy and fresh, and mash peas were full of flavour. We also had a burger, which has been made up to my auntie requirements. I need to say she is very picky about her food. My partner had steak tatar as a starter, and unfortunately, it was the only downfall of the evening. As Eastern European in our culture is tatar as one of traditional meals back home. We keep it simple fresh shredded beef, chopped onion, chopped gurkins, egg yolk, salt, and pepper. Not mixed just on the plate you as customer can decide how much of everything you would like to mix together. You do not overwhelm your palette with sauses, etc. How surprised we were to have it served with sause and capers. I could not swallow it as taste was awful, same with my partner. George reacted straight when we told him that we were not happy with that dish. He asked the manager and took it off from our bill. I need to say it was our first ever visit at PJ'S, but it's definitely not the last one. Sometimes, people make the place lovely, and in this case, having George as part of your team makes customers come back and remember the place. P.S. My virgin mohito was refreshing and lovely. Nice to see a place where you can ask for a mocktail, and Barman is happy to fit your needs as you can't drink alcohol. Also, special recommendations for desserts (pistachio tiramisu is super delish). Overall, it was very pleasant going out! Thank you!