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Medlar, London,

Medlar

4.9 (2459)
£41 and over
Modern European
438 Kings Road, London, SW10 0LJ

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 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 2,459 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

    Great for fine wines

  • South West London

    Modern European

2,459 Reviews
  1. antonia

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and subtle good service and you could hear yourself speak!

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  2. Emanuel

    Dorset9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a proper belter of a meal at Medlar in Chelsea. If you’re after a spot that nails the whole “fine dining but without the fuss” vibe, this is it. The set menus are bang on – seasonal stuff done right, no faffing about. Think tender meats, veg that actually tastes like veg, and puddings that’ll make you wish you had a second stomach. Every course’s a winner, and you can tell they’re proper chuffed about sourcing quality ingredients. Now, the wine list – bloody hell. It’s like they’ve got a bottle for every mood, from crisp whites that zing to reds with enough depth to drown in. The Team know their stuff too; ask for a pairing and they’ll sort you out with something that just works. No pretentious chat, just solid recommendations. But let’s get to the main event: the cheese trolley. Absolute madness. Rolls over like a dairy chariot of dreams, packed with every cheese under the sun – gooey, stinky, crumbly, you name it. The team’ll talk you through it all, no rush, and chuck in crackers, chutneys, the lot. Worth popping in just for this, honestly. What makes Medlar proper special, though, is the staff. Lovely bunch – attentive without hovering, friendly without being over the top. They remember the little things and they’ve got that knack for making you feel like a regular, even if it’s your first time. All in, Medlar’s a gem. Great food, banging wine, cheese for days, and service that’s genuinely warm. If you’re in Chelsea, do yourself a favour and book a table. Proper lush.

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  3. Tom VIP

    London68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious as ever and attentive service, thanks for a great afternoon. Nice portions, much appreciated.

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  4. Carlos

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful Experience, Food and Service, 100% recommend to everyone

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  5. Cyrus

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food at a great value. Absolutely wonderful staff making one welcome and attentive without being intrusive. Great wine list even-though rather on the pricey side and higher end of mark up!

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  6. Nicole

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love everything about Medlar! The service from the moment we arrived was outstanding and the food absolutely delicious. Every course was special, each dish a work of art. Made perfect by the birthday greetings and dessert for my husband at the end. Thoroughly recommend and we will be back soon!

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  7. Greg

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Birthday dinner for a friend. Excellent food, great service. The best cheeseboard! Not cheap but worth it.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We like everything about Medlar. The food is excellent and the staff create a friendly informal atmosphere with exemplary service. Our second visit and we hope to return when staying in London

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  9. JANET

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and wine, with lots of choices to suit everyone. Friendly and charming service made us feel very welcome

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  10. mark VIP

    London66 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Always an excellent meal. The cooking is lite and tasty. Wine list a little pricey.

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FAQs

Medlar is rated 4.9 stars by 2459 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
7:00 PM
Booked 12 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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