Restaurant Flat Three in Kensington and Chelsea

Service was first class, but the quality of food was in excess of multiple stared Michelin Restaurants nearby. Could not rate this place more highly.

The restaurant is in an excellent location in Holland Park. I thought the food was terrific, a lot of thought has gone into each dish, and the wines selection was terrific. My only complaint would be the portion sizes.

An exceptional experience. The food was innovative and found myself enjoying food I didn’t think I liked. Wonderful spices and textures beautifully plated. Staff was as great as the food.

food and the ambiance was lovely as always. thank you!

Phenomenal. The chef uses fermented food in her cuisine. It takes a chef with skill and a unique vision to have done this so well.

Great wine service. Such a shame to learn that they will close soon....

Intimate location, essential and very well cared for, a place where you feel pampered both by the incredibly attentive, professional and welcoming staff and by the works of the chefs, the result of innovative combinations based on raw materials of the highest quality. In the dining room we find the kitchen without any kind of barrier so we can appreciate the impeccable professionalism of the chefs, a show that keeps you company all evening. The sommelier was exhaustive in displaying the wine cellar of the restaurant and in recommending an appropriate wine according to the courses. Throughout the evening I noticed only a small but annoying problem, all the glasses had halos and light stains, which has absolutely nothing to do with cleanliness but with wear. In conclusion I thank all the staff, recommended for those who want to experience new and delicate tastes.

Unique and top notch culinary experience. The creative and spot-on combination of high quality ingredients and flavours is amazing. Greater emphasis on vegetarian and fish might not be to everybody's taste but it shouldn't stop even the more carnivorous eater to try. We tried the 5 course menu which was well worthy the price in our opinion given other similar experiences in other restaurants in London. We have read some reviews (a small minority) criticising portions (unfair) and flavours (I sense there is a slight misconception here - texture was similar but flavours were completely different and inspiring ..... unless you dont have a developed palate) and we dont agree whatsoever. Please note that the menu also changes almost on a daily basis and it is always season-driven. Service was very helpful, friendly, knowledgeable and attentive without being overwhelming. The only area where some adjustments might be considered for the broader customer base is the wine - even though, on one side, the wine list has very high quality producers (the Spanish and Italian vineyards are top notch and not easily found in other restaurants in London), the cost of a relatively small wine by the glass is very high (it might be a function also of the alcohol tax changes and Brexit but again it took us a bit aback) and there are very few options at affordable levels. Overall, a fantastic restaurant where we will go back regularly. Bravi !

Me and my other half came here for our anniversary meal and from start to finish we were so incredibly impressed. Service from all the staff was incredible and felt so welcoming and friendly and all the staff knew exactly what they were talking about. The food was simply excellent, we had the tasting menu and it was so unique and innovative. We decided against the wine pairings as we were on a budget but the sommelier was more than happy to help us with a sake pairing for our dessert, and she chose two absolutely stunning drinks. On top of all of this I selected on OpenTable that it was our anniversary but had not messaged to ask for anything special, however, we were seated in an intimate booth and at the end of our meal the chefs wrote 'Happy Anniversary' in syrup on our plates. It was such a personal and genuine touch and made the whole experience feel really special for the both of us. Simply put; I cannot recommend this restaurant enough.

A bit pricey but amazing vegan options. Really good food

Unique and top notch culinary experience. The creative and spot-on combination of high quality ingredients and flavours is amazing. Greater emphasis on vegetarian and fish might not be to everybody's taste but it shouldn't stop even the more carnivorous eater to try. We tried the 5 course menu which was well worthy the price in our opinion given other similar experiences in other restaurants in London. We have read some reviews (a small minority) criticising portions (unfair) and flavours (I sense there is a slight misconception here - texture was similar but flavours were completely different and inspiring ..... unless you dont have a developed palate) and we dont agree whatsoever. Please note that the menu also changes almost on a daily basis and it is always season-driven. Service was very helpful, friendly, knowledgeable and attentive without being overwhelming. The only area where some adjustments might be considered for the broader customer base is the wine - even though, on one side, the wine list has very high quality producers (the Spanish and Italian vineyards are top notch and not easily found in other restaurants in London), the cost of a relatively small wine by the glass is very high (it might be a function also of the alcohol tax changes and Brexit but again it took us a bit aback) and there are very few options at affordable levels. Overall, a fantastic restaurant where we will go back regularly. Bravi !

Great tasting menu and pairings in a calm and elegant environment. Affordable wine list. Nothing to fault!

A la carte prices but lacking in quality and VFM. Bitterly disappointed on our anniversary dinner. Which we noted at booking but had no acknowledgment on arrival or throughout meal. What is the point in asking if it is a special occasion or not? This was the best reviewed restaurant in the area but only had 5 people in on a Saturday night which says there are limited repeat customers, if any. We really appreciate small menus when done well and usually prefer it but unfortunately the food was bland, and quality of produce was poor. The plates were warm and the food was luke warm. We mentioned our dissatisfaction politely to the staff but no chef or manger wanted to acknowledge our view. So we left unhappy and hungry paying the extortionate bill in full. The decor was simple but nice. The toilets were below par for an a la carte restaurant. The staff seemed poorly dressed and with an embarrassed demeanour. No help with sake or wine list. They all just seemed unhappy which fed into the restaurants lack of ambience. We have been to many Michelin recommended. restaurants and they have definitely got it wrong with this one. Judge for yourself although not recommended.

Excellent on every level. Great value and amazing discovery.

The bill defo helps remind you of the experience. But the numbers soon fade as your taste buds stand up and demand more! Sadly quite empty when we lunched. But 24 hours on, the flash backs are coming fast and furious. These ‘nutters’! take base ingredients which could be found in anyones veg store and do weird and wonderful things to them. Go tasting menu to open your mind. Bravo

Incredible food that was very well considered and the service was exceptional

The food was good but the menu is a bit narrow. It would be good to have some more options. The service from the food waitress was friendly, but the sommelier lady was not. Especially at the start of the meal she acted like it was an inconvenience to tell us about the cocktails and about the sake. No smile, no welcome, she just left the menus and walked off. As she was walking away we asked whether they make espresso martini and she just said "we only have the cocktails on the menu". With the simple ingredients of this cocktail (coffee, vodka and coffee liqueur), and with this being a Michelin star establishment, we expected at least that she would say something like "let me check if we can make it" instead of flatly refusing. Anyway, we enjoyed the enoki mushroom and the kimchi bread, and the desserts were very good also. But not getting good service in a Michelin star place puts a cloud on the experience and we won't be going back. Which is a pity because we live in the area.

Elegant and unpretentious atmosphere with quality food. Every dish was balanced and delicious.

One of the best / interesting meals in a while

Wonderful to find a vegan friendly restaurant (an integral part of the menu not just something the chef can do for you) We found the tasting menu full of variety and paired well with a selection of sake. The restaurant is well hidden but once inside it is a very welcoming atmosphere. Staff were superb, helpful and attentive Definitely worth a visit

Food was incredible. Lovely attentive service but not overbearing. Atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable which allowed us to really enjoy our meal. Worth every penny!

A lot of organic wine by glass! Selection is excellent also. Very authentic Japanese fusion. It was excellent. Portion for dishes is a little too small for me.

Vegan food was fantastic and the service was excellent

Did the Tasting menu - date night with Wife. Beautiful food in a relaxed atmosphere. Juliana and Catherine were an absolute pleasure and lifted the evening/experience as did the kitchen staff who moved around the open kitchen effortlessly. Thanks to all… will return. 😊

Pleasant but not worth £65 for the tasting menu. All the food was similar in flavour profiles- bit of a let down. Sadly I felt as I only ordered 2 alcoholic drinks that the waitress was not very friendly and shunned me at the end- not the service you expect from a restaurant when paying this price.

Very disappointed with the menu in this restaurant,tasteless dishes,vegan friendly but expensive,decor banale,only plus side good drinks list

Tasting menu generally delicious (dessert course was not to our taste). The sommelier was great and wine/sake pairings were spot on throughout.

The food is simply delicious. We have been to this restaurant four times and the quality of the food is always superb. Very imaginative cooking, full of flavour- real art!

What a gem Juliana and the team have created! Very original dishes with often foraged unexpected ingredients made into a set of wonderfully balanced and very tasty dishes. We had the tasting menu with I had with the sake flight which was as surprising and wonderful as it sounds. One of our original party was not well today and was unable to join. They are vegan, and since the menu in all its richness has a special focus also on vegan food, we have the perfect excuse to be back soon. We will be fly over especially fir that from our home in Barcelona. It’s that good. You pay for that quality, and for us it was a treat worth every penny. Add to that, that the staff are wonderful and very knowledgeable and Juliana herself is a perfect (and very funny) host, and you have a great, special experience right there.

Amazing food, we ordered the 5 courses menu and all the dishes were really delicious. Service very nice and warm Really good to celebrate special occasions. We will come back

The flavours and food quality were fabulous. The service was great. Despite having dined at numerous fine dining restaurants ,we were quite disappointed with the portion sizes. There is no options for carbohydrates with your meal. So unfortunately we may get a takeaway on the route home ! Overall a good experience.

A wonderful delicious and memorable dinner! We had the tasting menu and every course was a delight! The drinks menu is stimulating and fun. Service was as impeccable as the food! We shall be back, thank you for a lovely evening!

The 5-course vegan taster menu was somewhat hit or miss; all made with great care and good ingredients, but sometimes the combinations just fell a bit short. I will say this though: at many restaurants, I leave feeling like I have tasted similar things many times before or even made it myself, but this was altogether more inventive. Great staff too. Could do with some sound dampening panels on the ceiling or something though: when we arrived, there was only soft music playing, but as the place filled up, it became hard to hear my partner who was sitting across from me. Recommended for foodies with a decent budget; perhaps not the best choice if you just need a dependable good food place.

Good food but on the heavier side with some very acidic sauces. No alcohol free drinks other than kombucha. Sommelier quite aloof when asked for other options.

Lovely quiet, ambient restaurant set in modern and inviting surroundings (does not feel like a basement!). Service was attentive, efficient and friendly. Food was very well presented and included nice touches like complimentary amuse bouche and a petite post-dessert finisher. The three course lunch set menu was great value (only available Fridays and Saturdays) and highly recommended. Both the Scottish salmon and the courgette starters were flavoursome and fresh, the mochi flatbread was a novel dish and the accompanying fermented butter really made it. The beef main was wonderfully tender and did not require the use of the knife! A dressed up congee was presented part way through the main which was a nice surprise - this was equally yummy. Wild plum and chocolate sorbet for dessert was a nice way to finish on the palate. Finally, the gooseberry & basil soda home made drink was unexpectedly smoother despite the vinegary smell - different but worth trying. Always enjoy an open kitchen where patrons can observe and appreciate the effort that goes in from the kitchen talent. Overall, a restaurant I would happily take family and friends, especially as the menu changes regularly, so can only imagine what other new tasty dishes they create!

We chose the tasting menu with pairing sake/wine. What an amazing experience! The food deserves a Michelin star in my opinion and was one of the most refined menu we have had in London. The Sommelier is superb and the pairings were excellent. Staff was extremely friendly and attentive, yet very discreet. Very modern interior with clear lines and without much fuss, also not too noisy which we really enjoyed. Cannot ask for me - we will be back! Thank you!

Exquisite food. We chose the taster menu and didn’t regret it. We also enjoyed a selection of sake. Expensive but worth it.

Wow . Honestly, this time I enjoyed everything even more than the last time I came ,all of us at the table said it had been a while since we have amazing food like this for a while and we go out often. It was beautiful and delicate. We’re excited to come back soon. Thank you Flat Three team .

The 5 course tasting menu is delightful. If you’re dining with someone else, order it twice to discover ten amazing dishes. The sake pairing was brilliant and our host/sommelier provided us with all the required introduction and tasting notes for each glass of sake.

Fantastic food and service. I will come back again!

Beautiful food, delicate and light, great flavours

Amazing vegan food! Such a treat. Thank you. Highly recommend.

We (2 people) ordered a la carte and got all three starters (baby artichokes, mochi flatbread and mushrooms) and both mains (lamb and aubergine). Here is the breakdown of what we thought: - Ingredients: 5/5. They were clearly fresh - Flavours: 2/5. The starters lacked seasoning throughout. They were extremely underwhelming and the ingredients lost some of the flavour due to how they were cooked and garnished. The mochi flatbread was burnt on one side and obviously they put it burnt side down. That was £10. A lot of “experimental” attempts there, but all failed sadly. The mains were well seasoned, the lamb cooked to perfection. - portion size: 2/5. Another disappointing fact there. When we got the mains we couldn’t believe how small the amount of food was. The aubergine main (£20) was a third of an aubergine (whole aubergine is £1 at waitrose if you want it organic, so that was 30p of value). There was barely anything else on the plate, some bland broth and some buckwheat that barely had a presence on the plate. The lamb (£46) was 4 3-inch long slices. Nothing to go with it. I’m not a chef but some celeriac pure or dauphinois potato or some greens would have complemented the plate nicely. Anything at all really, other than nothingness. We left the restaurant £150 lighter and still hungry so we went to Wagamama and got two starters each.

Inventive and balanced meat/vegan Japan-Korean influenced menu, wish it success and look forward to further creative development. Long life and best wishes

Great food great service and great ambient

Our second visit to Flat Three was just as enjoyable than our first visit. We were able to enjoy the resident chef's delicious and imaginative dishes all beautifully presented. Fantastic vegan and vegetarian options. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The drinks wine offers some interesting wines and cocktails.

Excellent food, combinations and presentation. Both wine/sake and food explanations and pairings were described with a lot of passion. Excellent variety in the tasting menu including vegan options all the way. A great place for any occasion and worth coming back to as I'm sure they'll continue to bring out exciting new dishes!

Artful, imaginative menu, beautifully executed. Such subtle, delicate flavours, and the frozen rhubarb/almond/green pine cone dessert was a work of art. Love the understated, quiet elegance of the setting and the service. Very highly recommend

We’ve walked past this restaurant for years and so glad we tried it for the first time. Amazing food. So fresh and exciting. Lovely team run by Juliana. Will definitely be back.

A gem of a restaurant tucked away. Lived in the area and always passed it. Finally tried it out and so pleased I did. Absolutely delicious and creative food. Really good wine recommendation as well. Will definitely return.

Thank you for a magical dining experience. My partner and I are vegans, and unfortunately, still, it's not so easy to find high-end vegan cuisine. Your place is the first Michelin star restaurant where we could enjoy our dinner to the fullest! With confidence, we can rate all dishes 5 out of 5. We went for one 5-dish tasting menu and added a few more vegan dishes from A la carte. In the pictures, you can see an exceptional presentation served elegantly by Catherine - a very friendly and caring waitress. What was remarkable is a beautiful combination of Asian inspired flavours and vegetables & tofu. I never tried anything like this—definitely a unique experience. Your place is a benchmark for other upscale restaurants across the world.

Tried for the first time. Surprised on all fronts. Fabulous and interesting service team. Excellent and innovative food. Highly recommend!

I booked for our anniversary. We were shown to a quiet booth and received excellent food and service all evening.

The food was very good and the staff were all really friendly and attentive

A true gem in the heart of Holland Park. My partner and I came this evening, not knowing what to expect. We were met with elegance, surprise, and tasteful wonder. We journeyed through the tasting menu with sake pairing. From the flavours to the staff,...

Very competent and novel combinations of ingredients shows the chef really understands his stuff Absolutely wonderful flight of sakis showcasing breadth of flavours perfectly matched with the food

yes great veg options. had the set menu eclectic wine list

Really great service and wonderful food!

"Would you recommend Restaurant Flat Three to a friend?" Maybe not, because I want to keep this place to myself haha! Great service and great food, would recommend anyone reading this to give it a try

We had the 5 course tasting menu with the sake paring and every dish was exemplary. Credit to the chef, this is a very high standard of cuisine and the textures and flavours of each dish were perfectly balanced. Service was faultless too. We will definitely return.

We came here for my partner's 30th birthday, and honestly, it was one of the most enjoyable dining experiences either of us have ever had. The service was exceptional, and as vegetarians, it was so refreshing to have options on the taster menu. Would absolutely come back.

Brilliant! Very well looked after. So nice to be able to go to a top restaurant and the wine be affordable. We had a fantastic Chenin for c£35

The venue was rather quiet, but the food was delicious

The a la carte menu was pretty uninspiring and it is clear that all the effort has gone into the 5 course set menu. There is a choice for each course and whilst most courses were both delicious and attractively presented, there is a strong bias towards dishes that are full of natural sweetness. By the time the fourth course is served, a little sharpness and acidity was desperately needed. We enjoyed the experience and would go again

excellent vegan menus selection , which is rare , great michelin awarded restaurant , can't wait to return , so nice not to have to choose between small choice of vegan meals , brilliant

Second experience at Flat Three! Always a pleasure and a lovely dining experience out of the hustle and bustle that London can be known for. Location was well catered for sanitising under current covid 19 and much care was taken to make diners feel safe.

Flat Three was a wonderful culinary experience. Not only is the service very attentive and accommodating but the food is also very unique and tasty with plenty of flavors. I brought a date to try the restaurant for the first time and we both genuinely loved it. We ordered the most tender octopus tentacle along with some flavorful shiitake mushrooms and a side of cabbage and mussels and it was delicious. Will definitely come again!

The food was lovely and fresh. The kitchen was open plan and have a really nice view and experience overall. The intimacy of flavour that the chefs created was amazing!

The overall experience was fine. We had a 5 course menu. Nothing outstanding. Some of the dishes were very similar to each other in terms of consistency or taste. 3 stars mainly for the wine tasting... Not great in terms of paring and very small amount. Not worth it. We will come back again someday but perhaps to try something a la carte.

Incredible experience start to finish. The food was UNBELIEVABLY good and service was impeccable. Very distant seating which made us feel safe wrt COVID. We will definitely be back!

Awesome food! Julianna has an amazing restaurant & really good wine list!

We went for dinner last night and tried the tasting menu. None of the dishes were outstanding and I felt that they were all quite samey in the flavours. I was vegan for 10 years and felt that the vegan offerings were not satisfying compared...

Everything from the moment we arrived until the moment we left was fantastic. The staff members were pleasant, humorous, attentive and professional. They were there when we needed them and they were transparent when we wished some privacy. The food was perfect for a light exquisite dinner.

I went here with my husband and cannot fault it. From the food, to the service it was everything you would want. The server was so attentive and let me know which dishes were gluten free (which was everything but two!) and the food itself...

Amazing . Such a taste experience- in flavours and texture .

Amazing 5 course vegan set menu - could not recommend this place enough! Service was fantastic and the food was perfect

It's a very unusual menu and good vegetarian options.

I was treated to a meal here for my birthday and I honestly cannot praise this restaurant highly enough. The service was very attentive without being intrusive, every bite was absolutely incredible and the atmosphere was so welcoming and friendly. As a vegan, having such...

Excellent as ever and very creative

Really beautiful food, thoughtful and exciting. Service was perfect

Amazing tasting experience. Casual and elegant at the same time. Not so common ingredients. Japanese and Korean cuisine inspired dishes. Nice and unusual what they call an “off-piste” wine paring. Definitely want to come back for a sake tasting!

Food was amazing, the best Asian fusion I ever had. I high recommend this place!

Only a notch down in terms of 'elaborate-ness' when compared to Michelin starred restaurants ..but easily on par with many in terms of culinary experience. Room not grandiose but still very pretty with a few nice alcoves. Staff very friendly and not 'formal' as a...

Great food as usual and really attentive service. We love that place.

It wasn’t the usual menu here as a guest chef was in residence. The food was bland and without much flavour and as a 6 course taster we expected more diversity and imagination.

I had the pleasure of dining here for my birthday with my partner. Would highly recommend this place to everyone! Beautiful food, taste, smell and appearance! The service was faultless, we felt so welcome and looked after. All staff are very knowledgable of the products...

We visited Flat Three when they had a guest chef in residence. Fabulous food, friendly service and would highly recommend.

Wonderful food and service and expert marrying up of wines with tasting menu

Had a really good time , the food was amazing, well priced . Will definitely come back !

Wow and just wow every dish every mouthful was delightful. Excellent customer services every dish amazing. Pricey but worth every penny.

Incredible food - the best I've had in a long time - and wine selection to match. Beautiful decor.

Great service, myself and my partner were well looked after.

Great reopening after the lockdown. The creative tasting menu was delicious, together with a good selection of wines to accompany it. Highly recommended and I'll surely be back!

It’s different , they want be different , it’s good quality and I have seen many individual Resturants like this around the world but it has its own class and food is tasty.

Phenomenally inventive and tasty food at Flat Three! Thank you so much to the staff for their hospitality and the chefs for their genius :)

We went to this restaurant for a family celebration. The food was very excellent with very different flavours and ingredients. We had the set menu and it is difficult to choose a highlight as everything was delicious. Despite being in a basement the ambience was...

Great food. Attentive, caring and knowledgeable staff. Great night out. Can’t wait to go back.

Unusual but delicious food, knowledgeable staff. Quite quiet for a Saturday evening

One of the most innovative meals I’ve had in London. Japanese themed fusion with some very interesting combinations- eg. beetroot and blackcurrant, and some lovely wine pairings. Undoubtedly, if you’re looking for comfort food or something familiar and traditional, this place will not be for...

Food was overpriced for what it was. But friendly staff, lovely atmosphere and a good wine and sake list.