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Medlar, London,

Medlar

4.9 (2455)
£41 and over
Modern European
438 Kings Road, London, SW10 0LJ

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
Medlar is an independently owned restaurant from Chef Joe Mercer Nairne and Front of House Manager David O'Connor.The restaurant has gained many exemplary reviews over the years and have built a fine reputation for food and service.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 6:30 pm–9:45 pm Sat 6:00 pm–9:45 pm Sun 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    The private room is located on the first floor with south facing windows allowing plenty of natural light. We can hold from 8 to 15 guests on one oval table or we can host larger groups of up to 28 on separate tables.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: 020 7349 1900

Private dining

What 2,455 people are saying

Medlar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • London

    Modern European

  • South West London

    Modern European

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Medlar impresses with "outstanding food and service" in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The menu boasts "exceptionally nice" dishes, elegantly presented with seasonal flair. Wine enthusiasts will appreciate the diverse selection. The staff are "friendly and attentive" without being intrusive, making every visit feel special. "Highly recommend" for both locals and visitors.

2,455 Reviews
  1. Michael VIP

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a very lovely time. Excellent, creative dishes, room between tables, professional, courteous staff (and a great 80s alternative music mix on low volume!).

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  2. William

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food, service and atmosphere made for a very enjoyable lunch.

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  3. Sheila VIP

    London16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good as always. Food and wine excellent

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  4. Andrew

    London10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Found the food a disappointment to be honest, the coquelet portions were tiny and the stuffed leg simply not very tasty and accompanied by too much, rather wet and bland leek - the riccota gnocchi did not seem to taste of anything much. The same criticism pretty much applied to the starter of asparagus and beef croquettes which had too much "damp" white onion. On the positive side, the crab ravioli was still very good, as was the creme brulle and my wife enjoyed her rump of Belted Galloway. The wine list is extensive, and mainly expensive but there are a few more reasonably priced wines. Service was pretty good and started very attentive but lost focus a bit when it got a busier. They did however bring a nice dessert of honeycomb ice cream for my wife's birthday - on the house. Overall, I regret to say, a disappointment and to my mind at £170 per head, albeit with wine and one cocktail each, well overpriced for what we got ..

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  5. Alan

    London10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal: one of our best! Excellent all round.

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  6. andrew

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food. Our favourite restaurant in London.

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  7. Molly

    Mexico City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Impeccable from start to finish. Each dish was beautifully plated and were full of flavor. Delicious. There were three of us and we each had the 3-course prix fix menu. All 9 dishes exceeded our expectations. The staff were personable and kind and knew what they were doing. Highly recommend. Thank you!

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  8. Timothy

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent Sunday lunch for 4. Started with the special cocktail (Gin Gimlet) and French 75s, then had a mix of the 2- and 3-course meals. All plates were well-presented, varied and tasty. Wine was a little pricey, though we found a good Vermentino for £57. We had also brought a special bottle of red and the corkage was a reasonable £20. Mains were lamb, and grilled liver ( my choice, and very good). We had a couple of desserts, chocolate pud and a cheesecake with rhubarb (which was rather sweet). Overall it was just over £100 a head with service, which was a fair reflection of the quality.

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  9. Stephen

    Hampshire27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food Good value set menu Friendly service

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  10. Nick VIP

    London15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely lunch as ever! Been coming for many years! Highly recommended.

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Medlar is rated 4.9 stars by 2455 OpenTable diners.

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  5. Chelsea

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Medlar

438 Kings Road, London, SW10 0LJ

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Chelsea
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 6:30 pm–9:45 pm Sat 6:00 pm–9:45 pm Sun 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern European
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    The private room is located on the first floor with south facing windows allowing plenty of natural light. We can hold from 8 to 15 guests on one oval table or we can host larger groups of up to 28 on separate tables.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: 020 7349 1900
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