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 (1111)

£41 and over

British

199 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2JX

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

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.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
British
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:30 pm Dinner Tue–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
Neighborhood
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

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Experiences

Summer Terrace
May 1, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025
Join us this summer on our terrace situated on the first floor! This space offers a wraparound balcony with a stunning view of The Shard. Terrace tables will be available one-hour and a half sittings. Enjoy our specially designed cocktails and snacks from our tasting menu. Please note that the full tasting menu is available in the main dining room only. We can't wait to spend summer with you this year!

What 1,111 people are saying

Restaurant Story London 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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

London
Good for special occasions
South East London
Best Overall
South East London
Best Service
South East London
Innovative
South East London
Good for special occasions
South East London
British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Restaurant Story London offers an extraordinary fine dining experience, highlighted by "outstanding food and service." Guests rave about the "exceptional wine pairings," and the "impeccable attention to detail." The relaxed yet elegant atmosphere enhances each visit, making it perfect for special occasions. Chef Tom's creations are "delicate and perfectly balanced," ensuring memorable culinary adventures.

1,111 Reviews

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Andy VIP
London37 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We had drinks and snacks on the terrace. The food was superb and the "snacks" extended to a three course menu, which was very welcome. The restaurant was completely empty, which was strange for a Friday lunchtime. And service was a bit odd: we were seated outside around a low table and the waiters were trying to serve us very formally, as if we were in the restaurant. A more relaxed approach, and / or a higher table, would've worked rather better. Finally, the setting is also a but confusing, given the location of the restaurant. It's a lovely little terrace with views of some nice old buildings and the Shard in the distance. But it has roads on both sides so there's continual traffic noise and a lot of open-topped tourist buses filing by.
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Maryanne
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Each course was a culinary delight with unique flavors and the freshest food imaginable.
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Akiko
London9 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was so lovely to be back to Restaurant Story to celebrate our special occasion. Sincere thank you to the entire team for making our evening perfect. Food and paired wine were spectacular, and service was impeccable, even kinder and warmer than the last time. Our sommelier was fun and dynamic, and he made us smile and laugh by his beautiful passion for wine and champaign. The only smallest problem for me was that there was a leg of our table exactly where I would place my feet together. So, I had to sit slightly shifted to one side of the table. But this table by the window was absolutely photogenic and felt romantic. We look forward to going back for another special occasion.
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Dan
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a light pre-dinner snack and drinks at Restaurant Story - really loved the experience and will surely return for a full dining experience.
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Eric VIP
London23 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food and service but it comes at a price.
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Lauren
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was good, service was good, but the concept was a bit hit or miss. We only heard “stories” for about two of the dishes - the rest just had explanations of the dish, no story or “why.” Bit of a disappointment for what was billed to be an adventure in storytelling through the chef’s life.
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Anna
London1 review
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best restaurant I've ever been in London. Everything is perfect!
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Zainab
Toronto / Ontario1 review
1.0
Dined on April 29, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
I usually don’t write reviews but feel a bit compelled to write this one. We had gone here to celebrate out 15 year anniversary thought that giving us the table right at the entrance was a good idea when i had booked two months ahead of time. The food was average at best. The snacks were tasty but the mains were small and very basic. We sat with dirty plates in front of us for most of our meal. The portions were ridiculously small and the service was ‘bare minimum’ This is what i would call a ‘gimmicky’ place and very disappointing. Kind Regards, Zainab
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Anthony
London6 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was excellent with only one or two dishes falling short of the overall extremely high standard. I was a bit disappointed that there was no story. I had been looking forward to visiting this restaurant for years under the impression that the tasting menu comes with a story woven throughout the dishes, but this wasn't the case. Just a couple of forgettable comments about how the chef likes sunday roasts or played football as a kid. We still enjoyed the meal very much and the tasting menu felt generous by london standards.
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Joshua
Phoenix / Arizona1 review
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrated birthday dinner here. Incredible staff who were attentive, and the food was impeccable and beautifully presented. Overall a lovely experience! Would recommend!
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