Restaurant Story in Southwark

Service and atmosphere was good. Food was Nothing special, and not so impressive.

Incredible service from the nicest people. Such fantastic food but felt so welcoming and friendly. Great playlist too. Truly special occasion.

Always a great experience. Perfect for a special occasion, we had lunch this time which was nice and a bit more casual than dinner. We will be back.

Great service and a lovely tasting menu to accompany Gusbourne wines. The new upstairs dining space and terrace is very nice!

Incredible food and outstanding service. Difficult to beat.

Last Friday was our second visit at ⭐️⭐️Michelin @rest_story and by far this is THE BEST restaurant we have ever been to…..the food created by Tom Sellers and his team is perfect in every way…..delicious, creative and fun. Each course is so carefully crafted by this team of incredibly talented chefs, it’s a shame to eat, but when you do your tastebuds explode with amazing flavours and textures. The front of house team looked after us so well and made us feel so special. Nothing was too much trouble and they went out of their way to make sure we had an incredible evening. We had special letters to celebrate my husband’s birthday and my OU module results, we got a menu signed by the chefs and even got a photo with them. THANK YOU to everyone for an incredible experience xxx @rest_story #restaurantstory #michelinrestaurant #incrediblefood

I have dined at a lot of fine dining restaurants all over London (including Heston Blumenthal and Gordon Ramsey restaurants, which are also incredible), however, I can confidently say that this is the best restaurant experience I have ever had. The service was incredible, the staff were so knowledgeable about the food and all of the drinks, the hospitality was second to none, the dining environment created was incredible. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. It is on the pricey side, but the 9 course taster menu is definitely worth the money. I took my partner there for her birthday (20/07/24) and she absolutely loved it. They really took care of us and made her feel very special. We will definitely be going back again.

By some considerable distance the best dining experience I’ve ever had.

My absolute favorite restaurant in London, and #2 of all the Michelin star places (about 9-12) we went to in Europe over the last 3 summer Holiday’s. The food is wonderful but what I love most is they are more casual. You don’t need a suit to eat a fine meal. The music, the vibes, the creativity, and the service have been spot on both visit’s.

My husband and I visited Restaurant Story as a celebration of our 40th wedding anniversary. It was exquisite from start to finish. The food was fantastic, lots of 'Wow' moments, and we thoroughly enjoyed the surprise menu. What made it incredibly special was the staff. I don't think we've ever been served by such a great bunch of people. They were all genuinely nice, friendly, efficient, funny, warm, and went out of their way to make the experience fun and memorable. Thank you.

Restaurant Story is a great place for a quiet celebration.

Absolutely amazing dinner evening! Service outstanding, finely tuned and very friendly. Food was beyond any expectation. Great to meet the chef and get a signed copy of his book. A memorable evening - thank you very much

Wonderful team, wonderful food and great hosts. The terrace was perfect too.

It was very expensive and the dishes were not great at all. The main dish consisted of a tiny piece of lamb. The amount was less than half of the meat in a MacDonald burger. Moreover, wines were overpriced. Anyway, I don’t think it deserves a Michelin star.

Amazing food and waitstaff. They curate a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, while maintaining the highest excellence in dining. OUTSTANDING!

Absolutely outstanding experience! We were celebrating a retirement and anniversary and they went the extra mile with the service to provide a really special evening for our family. The food was obviously amazing and it was a lovely setting (we were upstairs in a private table). Worth the price tag!

Firstly, the decor and atmosphere of the restaurant was overall very good - welcoming and decorative. We had a pleasant greeting from the staff who were extremely friendly. This level of service was maintained throughout the experience, from our table napkins being folded as we ventured to the restroom and the informative descriptions of each dish. It must be noted that every interaction with the staff was outstanding. However, where this dining experience lacked for my family and I was unfortunately the food. To start, each dish was well presented and clearly a lot of techniques had gone into the preparation. Although, for the price that was paid, only 2 out of the 9 dishes really stood out in terms of flavour and texture; this was the mushroom pasta dish, and the strawberry themed dessert. To be completely honest the rest of the food was extremely underwhelming, considering the restaurant has 2 Michelin stars and with that a large price tag. Overall, I would not recommend this restaurant, as although the service and atmosphere was great. The food, which in my opinion should be the highlight, simply didn’t pack a punch with flavour, and was disappointing to say the least.

Best Michelin restaurant we have ever been to. Chef is a true genius!

There is a reason this restaurant is rated by Michelin. Exceptional experience from food to wine to service. Service staff were outstanding, fun, and elevated the overall experience.

Top notch from start to finish… deserves three Michelin stars

Absolutely spectacular. The food and service was 10/10.

For a 2 Michelin star restaurant I expected more. Whilst the staff were very lovely and knowledgeable, it felt like there were too many people constantly rushing around. It was quite distracting and felt a bit chaotic and disorganised. There was also a bit of a horrible smell coming up from the toilets downstairs which wasn't pleasant. The food was mostly excellent, however the half time orange was so bitter I couldn't eat more than a bite and the citrus dessert was so overpowering it reminded me of toilet cleaner. Again I couldn't finish it. The wines were incredible and the sommeliers were fantastic. Overall although it was a lovely evening, I wouldn't go back. At that price point, I expected a little more from some of the dishes and atmosphere.

Fabulous experience! Great service and amazing food

Story is a fabulous dining experience think food staff was perfect.

This is a must eat restaurant. Unbelievable floor staff - in particular a wonderful energetic Australian lady who was great fun and enhanced our experience. Also an Italian gentleman who was knowledgeable and entertaining. The Sommelier was brilliant and we agreed on a Serbian Pinot - what a find. The other two floor staff who helped us were also superb. He had come from Swansea Then the food - Chef Tom Phillips was outstanding - another example of a really top draw Welsh chef. From start to finish - what an experience. Each course was an adventure to take your palate to another level. The Tarragon sauce was out of this world !!!! They have recently opened following a refurbishment and certainly the upstairs was well worth the wait. Overall- expensive - yes BUT you pay for what you get and the experience from start to finish justifies the price and it cannot be recommended highly enough. Thanks to everyone at Story for making this an unforgettable evening. Congratulations to Chef Phillips and the team . Diolch yn fawr iawn

Service was impeccable. The food extraordinary and the right portion size. The staff was very attentive to our needs. I would definitely enjoy this restaurant again!!

Unbelievable, mind blown how good it was and pairing of drinks were out of this world. Can’t wait to come again !!!

Clearly passionate staff, high attention to detail, inventive and exceptional food quality. Worth the splurge.

Our experience at Restaurant Story surpassed all expectations. The food was exceptional, but what truly stood out was the impeccable service and the friendly, genuine staff. Every member of the team went above and beyond to ensure we had a fantastic time. The staff's warmth and humor made our evening delightful, without a hint of pretentiousness. We laughed our way through the night, enjoying every moment.I must give special thanks to Paola (?), our host, who graciously accommodated our late arrival - she was absolutely brilliant. From the front of the house to the kitchen, thank you for making our visit truly memorable.

Not a pleasant experience. Can't recommend and certainly won't go again.

I’m genuinly surprised this restaurant hasn’t gotten a third star yet.

Fabulous experience. Not cheap but worth it. Food was amazing and beautifully presented. Pescatarian request handled no problem

An excellent experience. Much attention to detail and excellent food selection. I’d recommend really listening to the question ‘do you have any preference?’, as that will likely influence your enjoyment. Your preferred temperature of red meat is a factor, for example. Overall, having some experience in fine dining will be a plus, but not strictly necessary. If you’re looking for a bargain, this is likely not the place for you. Price is steep, but worth it for the serious foodie. Remember to have fun and enjoy this unique experience. Cheers to the staff, especially Ollie. I definitely would return at the first opportunity.

This was a special birthday occasion. The ultimate price dictates that one can only visit on special occasions. A bill of £800 for 2 when 1 person wasn't drinking is Michelin 2 star expensive.But the food was out of this world from a simple(not) cup of lobster broth with intricate burnt lemon flavours to frivolous half time oranges ,a stunning turbot & even better duck dish to myriad extras . My indulgent matching wine selection was equally stunning. Immaculate service added to the occasion.

The service and atmosphere was outstanding and every dish was presented and narrated beautifully. The taste journey can only be described as an incredible experience. Thank you Story Restaurant Team and I look forward to my 5th visit.

What a disappointment ! We’d been longing to have a meal at Story and were looking forward to the place´s long awaited and delayed reopening. It looks now so old fashioned and, unfortunately, in the worst way. In the London still innovative gastronomic scene, the food tastes out of its time and concerns - not being a vegetarian, far from it, I really lacked a greener touch, like vegetable is a bad word here. It’s all greasy and fat, from the first oyster snack. In French, we have an expression that says « le goût des autres » (other people’s taste). That’s exactly how and what we felt during our time at Story, which didn’t tell us any tale about food or cooking. Service, however, was friendly in the best of ways. Congratulations for retaining the two Michelin stars while closed. Good luck for keeping them now !

Wonderful service and experience. Stunning food. Loved it.

Great experience! Love the service and the food. Sean and Thomas were wonderful hosts.

We were delighted to see Restaurant Story re-open and jumped at the opportunity to book lunch. The wait was worth it, as this meal was spectacular! The memories evoked by the dishes, especially the beef dripping candle, combined with the music made it a memorable day. I think we've run out of superlatives to describe how amazing both the food and the staff were - we can't wait to get back!

Had an amazing experience at restaurant story. The food, service and wine were all first class. Will definitely be returning for another meal

Amazing food and great service . A relaxed evening indulging in lovely food. Music was a bit loud sometimes.

The food at Restaurant Story is always amazing, no question. It's a culinary journey worth taking, though this time two deep fried items on the menu were disappointing. They were too greasy and the taste of frying oil in the batter overpowered the food itself. We were also somewhat let down by service. It seemed less coordinated than at previous times, when it was super precise and almost theatrical. Our sommelier called each of the wines he suggested "fun" without giving much other information about the actual taste profiles. After we chose our bottle, we had to ask to have our glasses refilled every single time throughout the evening. Finally, we felt positively pestered at the end of the meal when asked some five or six times in very close succession if we'd like to order coffee or anything else, when we had said we'd like to finish our wine first. It made the impression they wanted us out, when that wasn't actually the case (we asked, it was all good, but altogether strange). Everyone can have an off night, it's all good, and we'd still be back of course. But the night did feel less special as a result. It wasn't the perfection all round we've come to expect here.

Best dining experience I’ve ever had. The food, wine and service was remarkable

All good but music too loud and kept getting turned up after requesting it to be softer. Starters much more interesting than mains

Amazing dinner! The food was beyond incredible and the service was very friendly and attentive. The sommelier was very knowledgeable.

Fantastic birthday meal. Restaurant just renovated with great food and attentive service.

The food is even better than before the renovation, which I did not think was possible! Truly incredible food, perfect service, and a lovely, relaxed ambience. In my view, Story is the best restaurant of its kind in London. Thank you for wonderful and memorable evening.

Great atmosphere with extremely friendly staff. Food was excellent and offered something different to usual french cuisine

Simple the best. For a 2 star Michelin, the staff give such a relaxed vibe makes for an unbeatable entertaining evening. Cannot fault anything whatsoever. The food, the service and the absolute banging playlist

First visit since the rebuild and it was better than I remembered. Worth every penny.

Without a doubt, one of the best experiences I’ve had in London. The service is incredible and the food is outstanding. 10/10, not one bad thing to say!

Great experience - thank you so much. The music was also incredible and matched the food and drink. World class drinks pairing too. Loved it

Great food and service. The snacks, agnolotti pumpkin, and rhubarb with parsnip cream our the dishes that made my night. Service was impeccable from start to finish. A welcome sake and caviar plus a birthday letter with a finish of tour in the kitchen.

Outstanding experience. Truly a culinary story delivered by an incredible team. Michelin star dining without the attitude. Every dish of the 9 courses was a delight and paired very well with the wines. It was a special treat but very much worth it.

We went here to celebrate my husband's birthday and had a great experience. Highly recommend this restaurant for any special occasion. They make you feel special and overall it was a great time!

Really exceptional staff who went over and above to make us feel at home. Fantastic ambience, music, and of course food!! A very special experience we will not forget.

The staff were excellent in spite of having some difficult customers arrive with too many people at the same time it was a fun and energetic valentines day meal. The food especially the pumpkin agnolotti and opening deep fried oyster was fantastic. For a special meal this was truly fantastic.

Incredible evening, lots of new dishes and everything was inventive but also delicious - not faddy. Loved the classic wine pairing which also included cocktails and sake. Great service and all round a fantastic experience.

A relaxed refined dining experience and welcoming staff made my husband's birthday feel special without the stuffiness which usually accompanies these establishments. I would like to point out I also have some food intolerances, and they truly looked after me without question. We will be back sooner rather than later thank you.

Top-class cooking, top-class hospitality by a top-class team. Bravo Tom + team

Took my partner for a birthday dinner as a special treat, and was very impressed with the attention to detail and very friendly / welcoming service! The food was super delicious (make sure to go hungry!) and had venue was very cosy and intimate. Highly recommend booking, such a memorable experience! :)

Wonderful experience and meal. The service was impeccable and the food was incredible. Thank you for the memorable experience and the second floor private area and patio is beautiful. We can’t wait to visit again when back in London. Sending you a BIG Texas thanks!

What a lunch! Beautifully decorated restaurant near london Bridge. Firstly the staff, all very friendly and attentive without being too attentive! Very knowledgeable Sommeliers and always a plus point when they pour the wine at the table. You aren’t given a menu beforehand but the restaurant is aware of any dietary restrictions. We started with the most delicious snacks, highlight being the rabbit sandwich. After a few courses of snacks we started on the meal with perfectly matching wines. The head chef served us a few of the courses as he added extras ie truffle and caviar to a couple of the dishes. Every course was beautifully presented and cooked to perfection. The duck main was the star of the meal. As we wound down to the palate cleanser and finally the dessert followed by treats it came to an end of a perfect meal! At the end we were given a copy of the menu and wines to take home. I think we were there nearly four hours!

Outstanding service, food and ambiance. We went for our anniversary and can's wait to go back

Lovely to be back after the renovation. Food was delightful as always, and we were so well looked after by the team.

Dining at Story is a culinary experience beyond any. The food is creative and delicious. The team is warm and professional and truly make you feel special.

Undoubtedly the best dinner / experience we’ve ever had! The food was incredible, and we had the upgraded fine wines drink pairing which was the best pairings we’ve had with a tasting menu! The staff were so passionate and engaged with ‘the story’ that it was infectious and each course was anticipated with absolute excitement! So glad this place is back and the refurbishment looks incredible upstairs and down! Will be going back again soon!

Always exceptional! Perfect in every way! Not to be missed!

Creative, bold, unique, interesting, delicious! The dishes were highly sophisticated and it was evident that plenty of thought had gone into their development. The 'rabbit sandwich' canapé was lovely; a perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness - a delicious meaty start to the meal. The chicken and oyster dish was great. Whilst it wasn't the most visually appealing of dishes, it was absolutely packed full of flavour and was a gorgeous, warm dish to have had on a cold January night. The cod with beurre blanc was sensational - one of my stand-out fish dishes. The fish was cooked well and it was delicious in every sense. The herb and fruit gels on the side added the appropriate amount of sweetness and acidity, which broke through the richness of the fish and beurre blanc, meaning you had a dish that was balanced and refined. Whilst I could see this dish was based on a French classic, I could clearly tell it was unique to the restaurant. On the whole, an excellent meal. The petit-fours were generous. Whilst some dishes could have offered more creativity, the taste was generally first-rate. The dishes here are highly original and the presentations are some of the coolest around - I doubt you'll find any other restaurant using a bowl made to look like a snail shell and serving an edible candle made from beef fat (this was a messy dish but pretty good!) At a price point of £225 per person, it is slightly overpriced in my opinion, especially when considering the prices at other 2 and 3 Michelin star restaurants. However, I would be content to return.

An outstanding restaurant with fabulous staff and wonderful music. Wine was fabulous and the food is sublime. Highly recommend!

Really good evening...nice atmosphere, professional service and outstanding food.

Outstanding food matched by attentive and friendly staff who truly wish to make your experience memorable

A great meal and the team were very accommodating of our table's various preferences and dietary needs. The non-alcoholic drinks selection was also great.

First time here, we were so excited. It is certainly not what we were expecting when we walked in. A bit more relaxed than previous Michelin star establishments but that is fine. I must admit that I was surprised at how few tables there are in the restaurant. I enjoyed the eclectic playlist (ranging from Michael Jackson to Elvis to Fatboy Slim.) We ordered our drinks and unfortunately my husband did not receive the correct beer but oh well. I ordered a bottle of wine however my glass was taken away before the bottle had been finished. The main event, the food. No words to describe it. Absolute perfection. Each course blew us away and I genuinely mean that. I am a vegetarian and I was left speechless at how delicious each course was. The truffle custard crème brûlée OMG WOW. Also I have never had truffle in a dessert before. And the beef dripping candle for my husband - inspired!! Going back briefly to the service, there was a very long wait for our last course. So long in fact that we asked for the bill not realising the meal was not yet over. Other than these 2 little snags with service it was probably up there as one of the best meal experiences of our lives (behind Sat Bains in Nottingham.) Urge anyone to go here if you are a foodie. I am still dreaming of each course!!!!

What a fabulous venue and meal. Not just that though. The friendliness and attention of staff was spot on. Not intrusive but engaging and fun Thank you so much

Unfortunately our experience last night did not live up to our expectations following a truly outstanding visit back in June 2021. Whilst the restaurant is lovely, staff attentive and knowledgable, the food was just not as good or as interesting and that’s simply not good enough when spending £750+ for dinner for two people. Overall we came away feeling disappointed. Following our first visit we came away telling everyone we met what an absolute game changing restaurant it was, and despite it being expensive, it was absolutely worth it. Unfortunately last night didn’t live up to our past experience and just felt like poor value. To give a few comparisons between our visits: The prices have gone up (which is understandable given current inflationary pressures), but now consists of two less courses, despite still being pitched as a ten course tasting menu. When we previously visited, the ten course menu had ten courses plus snacks and petit fours as additional elements, whereas this time those elements were each counted as a course. Given it’s a tasting menu, the additional two courses last time were welcome as they gave us the opportunity to try two additional creations and sample a wider variety of delicious food. Another disappointing comparison on this visit was that we were charged for coffee with our petit fours, when again, last time it was included. The waitress asked if I take sugar, which I do, but none came. After calling over another waitress sugar appeared but by then my coffee was luke warm. Perhaps not a big issue in a standard restaurant but these kind of lapses to detail are really disappointing at £750+ for two. Overall a noticeable fall in the experience between visits which is such a shame given how highly we regarded our previously visit.

Creative, bold, unique, interesting, delicious! Date of visit: 13/01/2023 The dishes were highly sophisticated and it was evident that plenty of thought had gone into their development. The 'rabbit sandwich' canapé was lovely; a perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness - a delicious meaty start to the meal. The chicken and oyster dish was great. Whilst it wasn't the most visually appealing of dishes, it was absolutely packed full of flavour and was a gorgeous, warm dish to have had on a cold January night. The cod with beurre blanc was sensational - one of my stand-out fish dishes. The fish was cooked well and it was delicious in every sense. The herb and fruit gels on the side added the appropriate amount of sweetness and acidity, which broke through the richness of the fish and beurre blanc, meaning you had a dish that was balanced and refined. Whilst I could see this dish was based on a French classic, I could clearly tell it was unique to the restaurant. On the whole, an excellent meal. The petit-fours were generous. Whilst some dishes could have offered more creativity, the taste was generally first-rate. The dishes here are highly original and the presentations are some of the coolest around - I doubt you'll find any other restaurant using a bowl made to look like a snail shell and serving an edible candle made from beef fat (this was a messy dish but pretty good!) At a price point of £225 per person, it is slightly overpriced in my opinion, especially when considering the prices at other 2 and 3 Michelin star restaurants. However, I would be content to return.

Outstanding food and service. The environment was relaxed and the staff were professional and helpful.

Such a special place to celebrate my husband’s birthday. The most creative and delicious tasing menu I’ve ever had! The staff were amazing. Very welcoming. Thank you

Food and service was amazing. Ambience also spot on with a great playlist. Definitely a special evening.

Amazing experience. Innovative and delicious. My companion raves about the wine pairing. Staff was attentive and knowledgeable. It was pricey but worth it. Highly recommend.

The food did not disappoint but was very rich so be warned to pace yourself with the dishes.

Absolutely outstanding. Chef Amelie was just amazing !!

I had heard the food was excellent and while it was a little difficult to get a table, the experience was amazing. Couldn't fault the place, staff unbelievable in tune with each other and guests We also had the bonus of snow falling outside

Absolutely amazing. The food was unbelievably good and the staff were perfect in every way. Couldn’t recommend Restaurant Story more.

Amazing experience - but expensive! Automatically including 13% service is a bit rude imo - but if ever service deserved recognition, it's the service at Restaurant Story. A brilliant front of house team support an amazing culinary experience of the highest order. No better restaurant in London - surpassing my previous favourite of Gordon Ramsay's Hospital Road

Amazing! We had the most amazing time. We were expecting great things and the restaurant delivered.

Absolutely stunning! Service, food and ambience was all perfect 🤩

Truly fantastic meal full of surprises, delicious flavours and generous portions. Fantastic service as well

Everything about the restaurant was great. Would highly recommend it. Perfect for celebrating a special occasion.

Wonderful little restaurant of around eight tables, with the kitchen in the corner. Hugely impressive menu, attentive but friendly and fun staff, nice to watch London life go by outside the large floor to ceiling windows. Of course it is expensive but you can see where it goes. My only gripes are 1. like other Michelin star restaurants, trying to link-sell seasonal truffle with the menu and putting you on the spot to make a decision, which is always annoying and 2. the drinks pairing for £100 in my view wasn't great value, including a cider, a fairly horrid English brut, and a cocktail I had already just had with my opener on the tasting menu. Despite these minor gripes, we enjoyed ourselves enormously and would definitely recommend it. We went to enjoy a Saturday afternoon after a stressful few weeks at work but could see that most other tables were celebrating a special occasion - it would be ideal for a birthday or special anniversary, especially as it is very intimate.

Me and my girlfriend had a wonderful time at story restaurant. It was our best food experience in London. Highly recommended it to everyone.

An incredible experience on a culinary journey. The team were extremely dedicated and professional making for a wonderful experience.

Great dining experience !! Really wonderful ! I definitely recommend

Absolutely delicious food with great service and good ambience. It is very expensive though. Worth it for a very special occasion.

Friendly, knowledgeable, attentive service. Exquisite, imaginative food, excellent wine selection, and the whole experience presented with creativity and evident passion

Along with Core this is my favourite restaurant in London. You couldn't say it was good value, but it's worth every penny. Exquisite food, excellent service and a wonderful experience

If you are a foodie that enjoys beautifully crafted cuisine a then you will love Story. We expected a very high standard and got it. We had the six course degustation menu with paired wines and it made for a wonderful 3.5 hour gourmet experience. The waiting staff were excellent. As for value, well the food is good enough to justify the charge. However, when you roll in the alcohol - which is the perennial killer when eating out - it starts to become very expensive. Almost four figures for two diners is a lot and stops Story from getting five stars. I was a little disappointed in terms of the ambience as my taste is for plush, snug and ornate. But if you like modern and you're not in one of the corners, you'll be fine.

Really fantastic meal, very professional, knowledgeable and friendly staff, delicious food - thank you

I am a foodie, and this was quite literally some of the best food I have ever eaten.