Restaurant Story London

Name: Restaurant Story London
Address: 199 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2JX
Telephone: 020 7183 2117
Price range: £41 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

917 Reviews

£41 and over

British

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At Story the premise is simple; we seek to tell our story through the food we serve.

We opened in April 2013 gaining our first Michelin star only five months after opening and in 2021 we were awarded our second Michelin star.

Inspired by chef Tom Sellers’ culinary career and the history of British food, our dishes are an edible story, each one inspired by a memory.
We want to share these memories with you through what you see, smell and taste.

To help achieve this, we select only the freshest seasonal British produce and then pair it with an exclusive wine list featuring small wine producers and select British craft ales sourced locally.

We are pleased to announce that Story 3.0 is coming soon. Restaurant Story will see a whole new floor above the existing space. This means we're going to be closed from 17th May - late Autumn 2022. Join our mailing list for further updates.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

1 Jul 2022

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
British
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00–13:30 Dinner Wed–Sat 18:30–20:30
Phone number
020 7183 2117
Website
http://restaurantstory.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Tom Sellers

Location
199 Tooley Street London, SE1 2JX
Area
London Bridge
Cross Street
199 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2JX
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public Transit
London Bridge is the nearest tube stop
Additional
Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Your meal will be a tasting menu composed of classic dishes that make up our story alongside new dishes inspired by the British seasons and the produce that is currently at its best. This will be curated by our front-of-house and chefs depending on what we'd love for you to try but if you have any dietary requirements we would like to know. For Lunch and Dinner we offer our 10-course tasting menu at £185 which can last up to 3 hours. Please note if you are later than 1.30pm at lunch or 8.45pm at dinner the menu will be reduced.

Lunch and Dinner

10 Course Tasting Menu£185.00

What 917 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Best Ambience
South East London
Fit for Foodies
South East London
Notable Wine List
South East London
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 22 June 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
Outstanding food, the service is not as great as I imagined.
L
Lovealondonviee
Berkshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 18 June 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Amazing experience as expected, changed a bit over the years, feels like less of the ‘chefs story’ these days. Service impeccable, could be a touch less stuffy and a little more fun.
AC
AnnaC
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 17 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Put simply, fabulous. The service, the ambiance, the wine and most of all the food cannot be faulted. This was my second visit but certainly not my last. It is a joy from start to finish and a third star can only be a matter of time. If you love good food and warm attentive service then this is the place to go.
JR
JasonR
Essex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A truly wonderful fine dining experience with fun factor. The cocktail/wine match is a must as really brings dishes to life and is joyful. Could recommend it any higher.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Berkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff were lovely, food amazing. Thank you for making us feel welcome.
JA
JamesA
London
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 10 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Probably the best restaurant in London right now
SS
SuzanneS
London
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 1 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is an ideal spot for a special celebration. The staff deliver to your table in slick fashion, armed with information about each dish and the food is fantastically flavourful and inventive. We both really enjoyed the wine /cocktail pairing and the music playlist. Thank you for helping to make the night such a hit!
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 May 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Amazing dining experience, expensive but worth it. Btw wine pairing is a must add
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I went to celebrate my 40th. The food, wine and service was SPECTACULAR!! If you have the opportunity to dine here, do it! You won’t be disappointed.
S
Simon
London
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 16 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Extremely creative dishes on the 10 course menu. Excellent service
LM
LindaM
Surrey
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 May 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
I have only awarded mainly 4 stars as I wouldn't personally go back, BUT only because I have now experienced it and because the final bill was so big! This though, to be fair, was due to choosing the recommended prestige wine matching, which I personally wouldn't have done but our friend wanted it. The food was amazing, the staff were brilliant, the restaurant is a lovely size, in a great spot with a pretty view of the garden bizarrely situation in the middle of Tooley Street with the Shard in your central vision in the distance. This was certainly a night to remember and I would recommend others to go as it was a great night out.
MJ
MariaJ
London
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 14 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible food. Incredible service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Oxford
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
10 of the best courses of food we have ever eaten Would recommend to anyone
DM
DMcM
London
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 8 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful tasting menu which both surprised and delighted. The overall experience was well worth the price given the amount of care and attention that went into the food.
KW
KellyW
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I stopped going to tasting menus a while back as I found them overrated but friends of ours went and this place did not disappoint! 10 courses seem a lot but they’re perfectly sized and super tasty, but also light as most were protein based. Really had such a wonderful meal and whist pricey I would highly recommend.
GM
GusMustoe
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Restaurant Story is unique (based on most peoples dining experiences!). No menu, just standard or vegetarian. Leave the chef to blow you away with their creations, and I recommend accompanied by the drinks "flight". I love my meat and fish but the vegetarian options are equally good. Service excellent, just flowed and helped by the fact that you never needed to ask for anything. Expensive but that is what you pay for for 2 Michelin stars! Highly recommend, a dining experience like few out there
JS
JacquiS
London
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 5 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My second time at Story and another amazing experience. The food is out of this world, staff incredible and attention to detail first class. Until next time….
RB
RonB
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 30 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the loveliest restaurants I’ve been too. Second time was just as exciting and tasty as the first one years ago.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was the most extraordinary food experience of my life. The menu included so many creations that are without parallel. We chose the wine pairings menu and of course they were perfect. The attention to detail was faultless. I feel privileged to have dined at Restaurant Story.
MM
MarkM
Derbyshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really good food and service. One of the best restaurants I have been to for a long time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Singapore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A delightful meal that left me bloated but deeply satisfied
JS
JasonS
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 24 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful pretty, small restaurant (although they're about to expand) serving exquisite tasting menus. They also offer wine pairing and, unusually, non alcoholic drink pairing that was brilliant. Great, friendly service and whilst it's expensive, I've paid more for lesser meals in London.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 24 April 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Fantastic in every way
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really great food and service. We had some tricky dietary requirements due to pregnancy/gestational diabetes but they were very helpful in accommodating these where possible. The sommelier gave great alcoholic and non alcoholic recommendations for drink pairing.
PP
PabloP
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 23 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional! Truly superb, we can remember each of ten courses they were so innovative and exciting. One of us had the wine pairing the other the wine+cocktails, both were fantastic. A very memorable occasion.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! Faultless. Pretty spectacular.
A
Ankur
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were both beautiful! The classic drinks pairing seemed expensive, though as the quality of the drinks did not seem to justify the cost. But overall, really good experience! Thank you for making our wedding anniversary so special!
L
Local
New England
6 reviews
vip
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on 22 April 2022
overall1food2service1ambience2
Very poor service. Food did not mean anything without the service
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Simply the best culinary experience in London. A well thought out menu, impeccable drinks pairing in an extremely intimate setting.
FF
FoodFanatic
London
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on 16 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food, beautifully prepared and presented. Some clever flavour combinations and lots of thoughtful touches. Exceptional service and a relaxed welcoming atmosphere.
A
Aidid
London
75 reviews
vip
5.0
75 reviews
Dined on 16 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience all round.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 April 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Excellent service and friendly, attentive staff. Some dishes were outstanding (the halibut, truffle custard) but the main was a bit disappointing, the lamb fat wasn’t rendered down, we were told it would be medium rare but it was pretty much blue - this doesn’t bother me just the fat was not crispy at all. Also, £1 charge pp for tap water? That was new to me. Overall great evening.
ND
NicoleD
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 15 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely food, impeccable service and a really lovely experience for a special occasion
SD
SheonaD
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, amazing - food, service, ambience. All just perfect!
c
caroline
London
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 9 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience. Love that there’s no menu and it’s a surprise. The menu really does tell a story. Staff are excellent and explain the dishes so well. Every course was delicious and some so imaginative. Gorgeous window seat. Would highly recommend.
GR
GavinR
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 9 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best food experiences we’ve had. The staff were outstanding, chefs were really friendly and we really enjoyed the chats with them. The tasting menu was out of this world, each course was better than the last, simply outstanding.
t
tory88
London
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 8 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
An incredible meal, well worth the money. The menu felt like just the right mix of experimental and traditional. Particular highlights are the scallops with horseradish, Paddington Bear and a savoury twist on the Oreo. If I were looking for a criticism I would say the non-alcoholic drinks pairing could be more exciting, rather than attempting to copy the alcoholic drinks pairing most of the time. I'll definitely be back.
GD
GarethDParker
London
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on 7 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just finished what was a beautiful meal at Restaurant Story. A special occasion (my mum’s birthday) made all the more special by the impeccable and friendly service, and the incredible, INCREDIBLE food.
M
Malina
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our second visit to Story, our last visit was 4.5 yrs ago and yet again the whole experience was amazing. The food was exceptional. The service was excellent. Definitely won’t wait so long to return.
y
yummyfoodlover
London
58 reviews
vip
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on 1 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome evening, stunning presentation, delicious food and wine, excellent service from all personnel. A truly fabulous experience, thank you, we shall return.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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Restaurant Story London is rated 4.8 stars by 917 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

1 Jul 2022

19:00

Booked 9 times today

199 Tooley Street London, SE1 2JX

Additional information

Cross Street
199 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2JX
Area
London Bridge
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00–13:30 Dinner Wed–Sat 18:30–20:30
Cuisines
British
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public Transit
London Bridge is the nearest tube stop
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, MasterCard, Visa
Executive Chef
Tom Sellers
Additional
Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://restaurantstory.co.uk/
Phone number
020 7183 2117

Restaurant Story London

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Additional information

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Menu

Lunch and Dinner

10 Course Tasting Menu£185.00

What 917 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Safety precautions

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