Award-winning

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

1085 Reviews

£41 and over

British

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2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 7 times today

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Innovative

At Restaurant 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. Finally in 2023 we launched Story 3.0 hosting a 2nd floor.

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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
British
Hours of Operation
Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–1:15 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
020 7183 2117
Website
http://restaurantstory.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Tom Sellers
Catering
In Restaurant Story’s private dining space, guests can enjoy an intimate tasting menu experience crafted by Chef Tom Sellers. Blending innovation with seasonal British ingredients, enhanced by expert wine pairings for a refined, unforgettable dining experience.
Private party facilities
Restaurant Story's private dining space is situated on the 1st floor and features a large wooden table overlooking an open kitchen for a ‘chef’s table’ feel. A stunning balcony with views of The Shard and a small lounge are perfect for pre/post-dinner drinks. You'll also have a dedicated team, including the Chef, FOH, and Sommelier.

Location
199 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2JX
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2023
Neighbourhood
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, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,085 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

South East London
Best Service
South East London
Innovative
South East London
Great for creative cocktails
South East London
Great for fine wines
South East London
Romantic
South East London
Good for special occasions
South East London
British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Restaurant Story London offers an unforgettable dining experience with its "astonishingly good" and unique dishes. Guests praise the "incredible food and service," and the knowledgeable staff enhances the experience with informative wine pairings. Known for its "exquisite flavours" and meticulous attention to detail, it's a perfect choice for special occasions.

1,085 Reviews

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Sophie
VIP
London
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An entire experience in a meal. The food was astonishingly good as well as being unique both is taste and presentation. The kitchen is quiet and efficient and all of the staff are delightful
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Chris
London
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food, service and experience… I took five guests and all of them were very impressed. My third time at Story at this time was even better … Great team effort everyone. I shall be back !!
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SUHAILD
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Still the best fine dining restaurant in London in my experience! Amazing food and service
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Essex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An amazing experience from start to finish. We went with the Wine tasting with our dinner which enhanced the flavours. Everyone was very informative and every dish and wine had a Story to tell! The food was amazing, sorry no spoilers as it’s part of what the evening offers. We stayed across the road at the Lalit hotel so we didn’t have to rush and could enjoy a few drinks after our meal. Although it’s expensive, it is worth every penny especially if you want to impress a client or spoil a loved one.
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Sarah
VIP
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was wonderful as expected, however the service was some of the best I’ve ever experienced. So personable, attentive and friendly. Thank you so much
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Gemma
VIP
London
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There are not enough stars for give Restaurant Story - it is perfection every single time. The most incredible food and service experience you will ever have
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Debra
VIP
Atlanta
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fabulous dinner. The menu remains a "surprise" until serving which is such a treat. For those of you who like to have control in every aspect of your life: just let go and trust the Team. Every plate was balanced, providing perfect layers of subtly in the mouth. There were so many components to each dish...we can't imagine how much time is put into creating the perfect bite! Beautiful presentation as well. The wine pairings and descriptions by the sommeliers were interesting, introducing us to several vintages that were previously unknown to us. And the servers were so professional and friendly. It felt like they had prepared the dinner in their homes and were treating us to a great meal. Such a breath of fresh air! Thank you for a lovely evening!
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Bonnie
VIP
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a fantastic evening. The food was absolutely delicious. Everything was beautifully prepared, and the presentation was fun, fresh, and lovely. We also got the wine and cocktail pairing. The drinks were so interesting, and paired perfectly with the food. More importantly, the sommelier explained each wine and cocktail to us, carefully explaining the flavors, why that drink was chosen, and the many tones of the drinks. Was very fun and enlightening. All of the staff (and there were many taking care of us!) were just incredible. Knowledgeable, fun, friendly, personable staff. We even got to tour the kitchen and take pictures with the chef and team. Just a fantastic FIVE hour experience. Thankyou.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service at this restaurant was the best I’ve experienced at any fine dining establishment. Friendly, very good at making us feel at ease. The food was also phenomenal and the team were brilliant at dealing with our allergies/preferences. Well worth the hype.
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Robert
West Palm Beach
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service all around; ambiance and location excellent; food was extraordinary ....clearly headed to achieve Three Stars Michelin.
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FAQs

Restaurant Story London is rated 4.8 stars by 1085 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 7 times today

199 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2JX

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2023
Cross Street
199 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2JX
Neighbourhood
London Bridge
Hours of Operation
Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–1:15 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
£41 and over
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, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Tom Sellers
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://restaurantstory.co.uk/
Phone number
020 7183 2117
Catering
In Restaurant Story’s private dining space, guests can enjoy an intimate tasting menu experience crafted by Chef Tom Sellers. Blending innovation with seasonal British ingredients, enhanced by expert wine pairings for a refined, unforgettable dining experience.
Private party facilities
Restaurant Story's private dining space is situated on the 1st floor and features a large wooden table overlooking an open kitchen for a ‘chef’s table’ feel. A stunning balcony with views of The Shard and a small lounge are perfect for pre/post-dinner drinks. You'll also have a dedicated team, including the Chef, FOH, and Sommelier.

Restaurant Story London

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What 1,085 people are saying

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