Stanley’s in Kensington and Chelsea

Beautiful outdoor indoor restaurant just off the Kings Road in Sydney St. Hidden gem in Chelsea because the courtyard is just beautiful! Food is great and the service is always spot on!! We will be back again.

Nice food and atmosphere. However, would NOT come here for a special occasion! Told them on the booking that it was my girlfriend’s birthday, also went up to tell them at the bar, asking if they could please bring something out to make her feel special. I was told to sit down and that they were already doing something… nothing came out and after 20 minutes of waiting, when asked, I was told that I hadn’t paid for anything and that they had made a mistake, despite me saying it was happy to pay. Very strange… Probably more of a casual spot to eat…

Wonderful meal in fabulous surroundings. The outdoor seating is just beautiful. Staff were lovely and service was excellent. This is a real gem of a restaurant and we’ll be back!

OMG. What an absolute gem of a restaurant. The food was incredibly delicious and there were excellent dishes to chose from. The waitress was knowledgeable and charming. I have recommended it to numerous friends.

One of the best dinner’s we’ve had in London, anywhere anytime. We shared a whole roasted breem that was cooked to perfection with the most delicious butter and herb sauce, and a truly amazing pork chop, also with wonderful roasted potatoes and green beans, and a delicious chocolate dessert called Nemesis, like a perfect light combination of cake and mousse. Everything was an absolute treat. We had just discovered tonight that our old favorite restaurant closed this year, so I think we’ve discovered a new one!

Had a beautiful Sunday dinner with my parents. As always friendly and helpful team. Special mention to Adele who always stops for a chat and a laugh.

We had lunch in Stanley's after our intimate wedding in Chelsea Town Hall. The location was great as it was only few steps away! It's easily accessible - close to bus stops and train station. The customer service was excellent. The staff were absolutely friendly, helpful and efficient. It was a very busy day but they were always ready to help. The food was outstanding and we loved the beautiful decors and ambience. Everyone enjoyed the wines! Thank you Peter and the rest of the team for all your hard work and for making our wedding lunch memorable, happy and of course delicious!

Thank you to Peter and his team for hosting our intimate wedding breakfast. We had the most incredible experience and could not have asked for better service. From the initial booking through to the day they could not have been any more accommodating. The menu comprised of 3 courses selected from the seasonal a la carte menu which was enjoyed by all our guests. The quality of the ingredients and portion sizes were perfect. We cannot wait to return to this brilliant neighbourhood restaurant. Nathan & Sean

Nice ambiance with a large patio area and lots of flowers. Good attentive service. A short menu with interesting food. The trout was excellent, a sizable piece with a side of roasted tomatoes. The prime rib was tasty and cooked just as requested. We most enjoyed the chocolate dessert with coffee crème fraiche- it was light and airy, a perfect end for a summer meal. But the restaurant was so loud that even at a very small table we could not have a conversation.

My first time at Stanley’s - had booked a table outside for lunch but the temperature just fell off the cliff that day, so ate inside . The food was terrific , I had the buratta to start with followed by the Lamb . The lamb was tender and beautifully cooked , my only regret is that the kitchen sprinkled rock salt over the Lamb which was a shame given the high quality of the meat. The highlight of our visit was the outstanding service provided by all the staff we encountered , special mention to go to the lady who took our orders and ensured that we had the best time. Definitely return and thanks a million

Thank you Stanley’s Chelsea for the best time and the most wonderful team looking after us. The food was incredible, service was perfection and the restaurant is beautiful. Perfect for date night, drinks or a party or event. We cannot wait to come back and highly recommend.

Greeting nice, restaurant cosy and comfortable. Food excellent, service was not with a smile! Main course took ages to arrive circa 30 minutes. Asked for small birthday cake weeks before when booked. One of us ordered carrot cake dessert which arrived with a candle stuck in it! Zero effort to provide a small cake of any kind . Then to be told the carrot cake was doubling as the birthday cake spoiled the otherwise nice evening.

We had the cod and it had no taste even with a sauce and some tomatoes. For the first time ever in a restaurant I had to add salt and pepper. The runner beans were under cooked and the new potatoes were basic. Dessert was also a let down. There was nothing special about this place.

Amazing spot for a birthday celebration. Great food and excellent service. The truffle gnocchis are highly recommended 🤩

A curate's egg of a restaurant. The space itself is charming - a garden courtyard tucked away off the King's Road, perfect for a warm summer's evening. The interior (which was empty when we visited) also looks very comfortable and welcoming. The menu is short, with some half dozen starters and mains and only a couple of desserts. It's also lacking in balance - the two meat main courses are both steaks (albeit with different dressings) and, when we visited one of the two fish mains was no longer available. The wine list is also unbalanced, with seven of the red wines (out of fifteen) being clarets - and only one of those (the "house" claret) being under £100. Only three of the reds is under £50. All this made choosing food and wine more difficult than it should be and, at almost £500 for four (including pre-dinner drinks and two bottles of wine (but not the claret), not great value for what was produced. Service was ok but no more than that

I have visited a few times and the service has always been excellent as it was this time. I don't knock places when they falter, it is a tough business. We all have our off days. On this very recent visit Stanley's felt a little...

What a beautiful space, both indoors and outdoors! When you come, make sure to book a table outside, as it is so beautiful. Its also covered so sun and rain are not an issue. The menu is average in size, with both small plates and...

Love Stanley’s. The outside covered terrace is always buzzy and busy with a great atmosphere I had a sublime black truffle Gnocchi and then the superb roasted Halibut w/chive sauce, sea herbs and new potatoes It was really excellent. Thank you chef.

Came here on a Sunday afternoon with my family. We ordered steaks and some deserts. Food was brilliant and so was the service. Will definitely return. 10/10

Fantastic outdoor space with an incredible General Manager. Food is good. Staff are all sweet and polite also.

This place has a great atmosphere particularly outside and is cleverly decorated to give a sense of being somewhere smart and upmarket. The food is good and well presented. The wine list is solid and well priced, service good. The only course which let it...

Great place with delicious cocktails in a lovely setting. Amazing service. Highly recommend and will be back.

Lovely atmosphere, the staff are lovely and service was quick and efficient. Will definitely be going again.

Everything was lovely, staff, surroundings, modest sized clientele, except the food and wine which were grim. Seems a pity.

Have been here a few times now. A hidden gem. Great food although a limited menu so that needs to change to keep people coming back. Fantastic staff.

Me and my friend visited this place for lunch and sat in the outdoor area even on a december day. It felt cozy and not too cold. All of the food that we ordered was extremely tasty and we both enjoyed it at all. Service...

What a fab place. Tucked away, you could easily miss it. We sat in the courtyard which has a great atmosphere. The food was delicious. Not a huge menu, but you don’t need that with the great session. 6 of us chose different starters, mains...

We went to Stanley’s on a recommendation and we were not disappointed. From the moment we arrived we were given a great reception and very attentive service. We enjoyed the lovely cocktails, great champagne and wine. The food was excellent and the service we received...

We spent the most lovely of evenings in a gorgeous garden, with impeccable service and exceedingly delicious food with our friends. A night to remember. Thank you all at Stanley’s.

I visited Stanley’s for the first time on Tuesday lunch and thoroughly enjoyed my visit. The atmosphere was beautiful on a chilly day in London, we sat in their garden which was stunning but cosy and very relaxing. A very tranquil spot in Chelsea that...

Great food, well priced for portions and quality of the dishes. I liked the plates options as we shared all the small plates which gave great variety. Very little carbs if you’re coeliac/ gluten free which is a shame. Service is odd, regular drink fills...

Dined here last night and overall the food was good, the service was very patchy - lots of front of house staff but hard to get their attention. What is unacceptable and why I would caution about dining here is that we ordered a bottle...

For how much you pay, the service and staff are unfriendly and too serious. Hospitality is 0/10. I can pay the same amount and go to a much nicer warm friendly place. Will not be returning. Nice decor though, but its all under the shade...

Really disappointing unfortunately Some of the starters were quite nice, but quite a lot of re used prep so not much variation, and on such a short menu I don’t think that’s really good enough The mains are actually a joke, soggy fish, tasteless courgette,...

Drinks arrived on time and with a group of around ten this is exactly what you would expect. The issue arose when we asked for the bill. Then twenty minutes later we had to ask again. And again. And again. Four times it took us...

I was passing by and just walked in, the restaurant was so beautifully presented with a stunning outside area. I ordered the crab crumpet and the beef tartare and it was beautifully presented and very tasty. I would highly recommend

Very disappointing meal. With such a limited menu you need to be nailing the dishes and 3 out the 4 of our party had the steak and all 3 were poor, one of which was inedible and was knocker off the bill. The green salad...

An uninspiring short menu which on our visit was poorly executed. Both the cods came luke warm with a soggy skin with a few tomatoes thrown in. The bean sauce added nothing There was inadequate seasoning. The sourdough bread was no longer crispy. The jasmine...

Food very disappointing. Salad was disastrous in terms of taste, culinary preparation and price. A pure shame that something like that is presented to a client. Needs a lot of improvement just to reach a decent level. Came out of this place quite annoyed and...

We have followed Liv Burt on Masterchef Professional and were very impressed with her dishes. Hence, we were eager to try out this restaurant. Unfortunately, it was quite a let down. The music when you enter the terrace was too loud - not quite sure...

Love Stanley’s! Came here for a late lunch on a sunny afternoon with no expectations. Came away feeling this place will become a favourite! A hidden gem with a very pretty terrace. We loved the menu as it was small but so well considered, very...

A wonderful lunch today with my Goddaughter at one of her favourite restaurants. Food is delicious - especially loved the salmon tartare and sourdough prawn crumpet. Great vibe in a beautiful garden setting. The staff is welcoming and so helpful. I have an arm injury,...

First visit today, this is truly a spectacular restaurant. Beautiful surroundings, delicious food and wonderful service. I will most definitely be visiting on a regular basis.

Ate there last night with friends for wife's birthday having previously been booked during lockdown. 1st timers and really happy to have discovered this gem. Execution of the food was brilliant (cod Roe was stunning/historic..english burrata creamy and the in season asparagus creatively done, who...

Food was 10/10 but the service did let them down somewhat and marred the experience slightly. Scallops, beef tartare, tacos and fondant were especially fantastic.

The food here really is amazing - the steak tartar looked beautiful and the chicken tacos were so delish! Ordered spicy margaritas which were perfectly made/ presented! Was quite cosy under the heat lamps considering we have to sit outside at the moment with covid...

Food was great, fresh, beautifully presented and with attentive service, However, watch out for the waiting staff who don't quite talk you through the wine pricing. We got caught out with a bill for 2 bottles at £40 each!

This is not a place for the older generation unless accompanied by their children. It is noisy and worryingly cramped. The menu is small but It must be said however that the food was delicious and the T-bone steak (a special of the day) in...

Who on earth opens a restaurant, in Chelsea, during a lockdown due to a pandemic?! Pretty ballsy behaviour but it has paid off - Stanley's is great. We went here for lunch on Tuesday and I'm so glad we did. Small menu but you can...