Cheneston's

Name: Cheneston's
Address: The Milestone Hotel 1 Kensington Court, London, United Kingdom, W8 5DL
Telephone: 020 7917 1000
Price range: £41 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

61 Reviews

£41 and over

English

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Enjoy exceptional cuisine with an emphasis on cutting-edge British cuisine, prepared with the highest quality of fresh ingredients. This is fine dining but in a warm and friendly atmosphere, free of unnecessary formality. The dishes you find on the menu are also influenced by Beatrice Tollman, President and Founder of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection who has a particular passion for food. As you step in from the bustling city streets of Kensington you will be struck by the fine traditional décor, rich mahogany furniture, warm wood panelling and the abundance of natural daylight pouring in from the Victorian leaded windows. Enter a world of calm sophistication and sumptuous luxury in our dining room, a room full of character, reflecting the distinctive period architecture of the building. The circular Oratory, with its ornate vaulted ceiling and wood panelling, is perfect for private dining. Afternoon Tea is served in the Park Lounge - available to book on Opentable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Cuisines
English, British, Contemporary British
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 12:30 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
020 7917 1000
Website
https://www.milestonehotel.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Dan Putz
Private party facilities
For those special occasions, intimate private dinners, lunches, breakfasts or afternoon teas, the circular Oratory, with its ornate vaulted ceiling and wood panelling, is perfect. Located next to the main restaurant (and once the private chapel of the original house), the Oratory provides an enchanting space for up to eight guests. Cheneston's can also accommodate groups of up to 40 people in the entire restaurant. Additional private rooms are available within The Milestone Hotel and Residences and the experienced events team would be happy to discuss your requirements.

Location
The Milestone Hotel, 1 Kensington Court, London, W8 5DL
Neighborhood
Kensington
Cross street
Kensington High Street
Parking details
None
Entertainment
Pianist in the lounge from 6:00PM-11:00PM Monday through Saturday and 12:00PM-3:00PM Sunday.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Pre-Theatre Menu
£65.00 per person
Jan 20 - Nov 30, 2023
Guests can enjoy a pre-theatre express menu including signature dishes 2 Courses £65 per person 3 courses £75 per person Available 5.30pm - 6.30pm daily Please advise the team of any dietary requirements at least 24 hours before dining
Tasting Menu
£95.00 per person
Jan 20 - Nov 30, 2023
We would like to wish all our guests the warmest welcome to Cheneston’s which takes its name from the old English for ‘Kensington’. Executive Chef, Daniel Putz, and his team are committed to using sustainable supplies wherever possible and the very best seasonal ingredients, sourced from around the British Isles for our menu. Included within the menu are favourite dishes from Beatrice Tollman, Founder & President of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection. These recipes have either been passed down in the family or discovered whilst travelling, and all have been perfected from her personal experience and expertise in the kitchen. Tasting Menu: £95 per person / Vegetarian Tasting Menu: £85 per person
Sunday Roast Lunch
£75.00 per person
Feb 26 - Jun 30, 2023
Sunday Roast Lunches at Chenestons - launching 26th February 2023! Executive Chef Dan Putz is excited to launch this experience, available the last Sunday of each month from the 26th of February. Private dining is available for large Sunday Roast parties! Advance booking is recommended. Available from 12.30 pm - 4.30pm

Mrs T's Chicken Noodle Soup*£20.50
Mini chicken pies
H Forman & Son Smoked Salmon*£30.50
With traditional garnishes, soda bread
Merryfield Duck Liver Parfait£25.00
Radicchio, orange blossom honey, cobnuts
Salt Baked Celeriac & Tunworth Tartlet£22.00
Compressed pear, celery, candied walnut
Salad of Heritage Beetroots£19.50
Chickpeas, baby vegetables, hazelnut dukkah
Confit Free-Range Blythburgh Farm Pork Belly£26.00
Spiced carrot, ginger, crackling
Native Lobster Tortellini£29.00
Heirloom tomatoes, basil, courgette

Main Courses

Mrs T's Chicken Pot Pie*£32.00
Mashed potato
Broad Bean, Mint & Feta Ravioli£28.50
Peas, pickled radish, preserved lemon, sourdough crumbs
Fillet of Dry Aged Hereford Beef£64.00
Mashed potato, beef fat carrot, smoked onion & bone marrow croquette, mushroom ketchup, sauce Bordelaise
Roasted Iron Bark Pumpkin£30.00
Smoked onion, broad beans, girolles, puffed wild rice
Grilled Dover Sole*£69.00
New potatoes, creamed spinach, lemon & caper dressing
Pan Roasted Stone Bass£47.00
Crushed potatoes, fennel, mussels, curried lobster bisque
Roasted Loin of Highland Venison£47.00
Celeriac, pear, hispi cabbage, red wine jus

Side Dishes

Buttered New Potatoes£9.00
Parsley, lemon
Creamed Spinach*£9.00
Nutmeg
Tenderstem Broccoli£9.00
Toasted almonds, chilli
Bitter Leaf Salad£10.00
Heritage tomatoes, cucumber, avocado
French Fries£11.00
Truffle, Parmesan

Desserts

Vacherin£17.00
Poached peach, raspberry, peach sorbet
Mrs T's Baked Vanilla Cheesecake*£18.00
Strawberry compôte
Tonka Bean Custard Tart£18.00
Pear, Amaretto reduction
Coconut Mousse£18.00
Lime, pineapple, white chocolate
Cheese Selection£22.00
Quince, crackers, walnuts
Mrs T's Honeycomb Ice Cream*£15.00

What 61 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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Alex
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service, design and atmosphere. tasting menu exceeded expectations.
KM
KunalM
London
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank you everyone who gave us great service last Friday. It was a fantastic experience and best restaurant experience we've had. Great food. And great service led by Leo. Thanks Leo and all your great team for a great evening. Kunal
SO
SallyOasisPaintings
East Sussex
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chenestons is a wonderful find! We couldn’t have had a more superb experience. Leo and Julia are really excellent – their customer service is outstanding. All the other staff were equally superb, warm and genuine, I didn’t catch their names. It really is a special place and I was so excited because some of my favourite music is Glenn Miller and Al Bowlly and this was gently playing in the background which enhances the 1930s and 40s feel of the place. I was in utter heaven! The food was wonderful. We had help choosing our wine and Leo understood exactly what we liked and what would match our food and he didn’t oversell or make us choose a really expensive bottle. We appreciated this very much. The cauliflower starter was exquisite as was my smoked salmon. My halibut was gorgeous and my fiancé’s chicken pie was perfect. We visited for lunch before the Proms that evening and it really was a day we will never forget. Thank you so much. I can’t wait to come back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall2food1service4ambience4
Food was less than mediocre. Beautiful setting. Attentive staff. Get a new chef?
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of best food from legend Bea Tollman.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great service. We were very lucky and got a private room for the dinning. Food is good and the environment and service is 100! The starter scallop is a MUST to have!
TI
ThisIsMe
London
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I had the most fantastic lunch at Cheneston's. The restaurant was quiet, the food was perfect and the service was brilliant. I can't fault it for anything. The restaurant is now one of my wife's favourites.
SK
ShaK
London
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience; delicious food and the waiting staff could not have been more welcoming. HIghly recommended!
N
Nerys
London
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful period British architecture, old world courteous service. Delicious food - a great place for first timers in London who want to experience a slice of history. Staff are also wonderful - true silver service with Beatrice Tolleson's recipes - and even the family's own wines from their private estate in the Wineland area of South Africa.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
A fabulous dining experience in every way! Intimate, atmospheric, attentive wait staff and a fine dining experience.
m
michaelc
Spain
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and service, thanks Augustin. We will be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent meal and excellent service
k
krakatoachris
Melbourne
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect in every way. The staff were very attentive, and we felt very special. The food was marvelous and overall it was a very good occasion.
GS
GagikS
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 8, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Opulent surroundings, exquisite food and professional service. Highly recommended.
M
Muge
London
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience5
Ambiance was great and very friendly service. Our dover sole was served a bit cold. Linguine was not special as expected.
G
Gerrygodfrey
London
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2019
overall2food2service2ambience3
Disappointed
A
Ale84
London
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2019
overall3food4service1ambience5
Staff couldn’t wait for us to leave. Rude.
PA
PATRICEB
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superbe établissement! Le Chic londonnien, décor classique, mets excellents, service de haut niveau sans être hautain. Parfait!
CO
COLINC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 3, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Five star service and five star food, accommodated my food allergy (Gluten Free) with speciality breads and pastries, a credit to the chef.
P
Pats
London
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2017
overall1food1service1ambience3
Service was slow and staff not attentive. We had the pre Theatre menu and it was awful. It is such a shame as it is a lovely place.
S
Sarah
London
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience4
Historic decor, very rich interiors. Cosy dining area, very private, very good service. Would recommend.
m
monegassen
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2016
overall5food4service5ambience5
What a stylish and sophisticated restaurant. The ambience is beautiful and elegant, the service is excellent, and the food is delicious. My girlfriends and I were seated at a corner table we really appreciated as we had asked for privacy. The atmosphere was lovely and subdued, perfect for our catch-up. We had the three course offer and a nice bottle of wine with it and thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. We will definitely go again.
D
Deborah303
Houston
86 reviews
vip
5.0
86 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2016
overall5food5service4ambience5
Wonderfully romantic setting for a delicious pre-theater dinner. The bar is a hidden gem tucked away from the busy street that fronts the hotel.
L
Ladyfreegate
New England
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Elegant atmosphere, very attentive waitstaff, and magnificent food. A worthy choice for a special occasion!
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2016
overall3food3service3ambience5
We did enjoy our evening but the service was very slow and the food and drink very expensive.
P
Prince
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2015
overall5food5service4ambience5
Ambience so great and our waiter was of help with the menu. However, our waiter was waiting on three tables simultaneously, this caused some clumsiness. Per guest rather than per table may be a great idea for their tasks. Thank you.
MG
MrGrumpy
London
282 reviews
vip
4.0
282 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2014
overall4food4service4ambience3
Really good modern English food and good service-but hardly any diners, hence 3 stars for ambience! Admittedly quite expensive with no multiple course deals, which is a pity.
a
anna
London
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2014
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely dinner party of adults with children in the private Windsor room. Service was impeccable, food perfect. We will gladly go back.
d
davidw
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2014
overall5food5service5ambience5
we had an excellent meal. service and food were outstanding, as was the entertainment.
A
Andres
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2013
overall3food4service4ambience1
The place is charming and food is good, but the restaurant was empty for some reason.
D
Dukehumfrey
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2013
overall5food5service5ambience5
Please note, toptable reservations are not communicated to Cheneston's. Their accommodating staff seated us anyway at a lovely table, and were very attentive throughout the evening. The food was excellent, and the cocktails were very well-prepared. I highly recommend the place.
a
apatgee
London
156 reviews
vip
5.0
156 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2013
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely fantastic service ,fayre and whole experience. Thanks and will recommend to friends.
MJ
MJB2525
Toronto
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2012
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great experience at Cheneston's. The food, wine and atmosphere was fantastic. Staff was very friendly especially Lia who did an outstanding job with the wine selection. No doubt, next time in London I will go back.
M
Malachi
London
47 reviews
vip
4.0
47 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2012
overall4food4service5ambience3
A little on the high side for price, but the service was exceptional!
GW
GirlWithACurl
London
67 reviews
3.0
67 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2012
overall3food3service4ambience3
We were kindly seated in the Park Lounge which was my preference for afternoon tea, and the staff were very accomodating. The afternoon tea itself was good, with a nice variety of sandwiches. A slight criticism is that the pastry/cake portions were small for the price compared to other venues. A very relaxing spot though - wish there wasn't a 2 hour turnaround.
l
londondiner
London
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2012
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had afternoon tea with a freind at Cheneston's in London this past weekend and it was absolutely lovely. Perfect atmosphere for a quiet catch-up, delicious food - and not too much (we didn't come away feeling sick as one often does with a full afternoon tea!), but great value for money by comparison to some of the big names out there. This is definitely a place I'll come back to!
C
Chiara
London
88 reviews
vip
4.0
88 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2011
overall4food4service2ambience5
The Milestone worked hard on decor and presentation, and its "cream tea in the library" is a perfect period piece to impress guests with. The finger sandwiches are very good, the little cakes very traditional. There does not seem to be great choice of teas and the waiter that took our order did not understand a request for Lapsang and produced a Darjeeling instead. A request to share a cream tea was also ignored /lost in translation, so that a double portion and double bill ensued. Shame.
CG
CityGent
Surrey
67 reviews
vip
5.0
67 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2011
overall5food4service4ambience5
A great classic English dining room, offering excellent food, exquisite personal service, making you feel like you are dining in a country mansion rather than a London hotel. Definitely one to recommend!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hertfordshire
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2011
overall4food4service4ambience5
Dinner at Cheneston's on a Friday night. This place has a quintessentially English atmosphere. With candle lit tables, it is intimate, perfect for a quiet romantic dinner. The menu is English with a modern European influence without being contrived. Our main courses were pork and beef. Both were delicious, tender and cooked perfectly. The dessert was different and we both had the fig and toffee pudding which we found a touch on the savoury side rather than sweet. Service was attentive.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hertfordshire
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2011
overall4food4service4ambience5
Dinner at Cheneston's on a Friday night. This place has a quintessentially English atmosphere. With candle lit tables, it is intimate, perfect for a quiet romantic dinner. The menu is English with a modern European influence without being contrived. Our main courses were pork and beef. Both were delicious, tender and cooked perfectly. The dessert was different and we both had the fig and toffee pudding which we found a touch on the savoury side rather than sweet. Service was attentive.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized 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

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Diner temperature check required
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Cheneston's is rated 4.7 stars by 61 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

The Milestone Hotel, 1 Kensington Court, London, W8 5DL

Additional information

Cross street
Kensington High Street
Neighborhood
Kensington
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 12:30 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
English, British, Contemporary British
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Dan Putz
Entertainment
Pianist in the lounge from 6:00PM-11:00PM Monday through Saturday and 12:00PM-3:00PM Sunday.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.milestonehotel.com/
Phone number
020 7917 1000
Private party facilities
For those special occasions, intimate private dinners, lunches, breakfasts or afternoon teas, the circular Oratory, with its ornate vaulted ceiling and wood panelling, is perfect. Located next to the main restaurant (and once the private chapel of the original house), the Oratory provides an enchanting space for up to eight guests. Cheneston's can also accommodate groups of up to 40 people in the entire restaurant. Additional private rooms are available within The Milestone Hotel and Residences and the experienced events team would be happy to discuss your requirements.

Cheneston's

Make a reservation

Additional information

Pre-Theatre Menu

Tasting Menu

Sunday Roast Lunch

Starters

Mrs T's Chicken Noodle Soup*£20.50

H Forman & Son Smoked Salmon*£30.50

Merryfield Duck Liver Parfait£25.00

Salt Baked Celeriac & Tunworth Tartlet£22.00

Salad of Heritage Beetroots£19.50

Confit Free-Range Blythburgh Farm Pork Belly£26.00

Native Lobster Tortellini£29.00

Main Courses

Mrs T's Chicken Pot Pie*£32.00

Broad Bean, Mint & Feta Ravioli£28.50

Fillet of Dry Aged Hereford Beef£64.00

Roasted Iron Bark Pumpkin£30.00

Grilled Dover Sole*£69.00

Pan Roasted Stone Bass£47.00

Roasted Loin of Highland Venison£47.00

Side Dishes

Buttered New Potatoes£9.00

Creamed Spinach*£9.00

Tenderstem Broccoli£9.00

Bitter Leaf Salad£10.00

French Fries£11.00

Desserts

Vacherin£17.00

Mrs T's Baked Vanilla Cheesecake*£18.00

Tonka Bean Custard Tart£18.00

Coconut Mousse£18.00

Cheese Selection£22.00

Mrs T's Honeycomb Ice Cream*£15.00

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