Address: 199 Tooley St, London, SE1 2JX, United Kingdom
Phone: +442071832117
Rating: 4.6
based on 156 reviews.
Food Quality
Pros:
"The food was paired with drinks that were crafted using elements of the dish."
"Each course was more interesting and delicious than the next!"
"The food is sometimes conceptual, always delicious."
"The dishes were elaborate and tasty."
"The food was out of this world."
"The food was outstanding."
"The food was very well executed."
Cons:
"The beef dripping candle is horrendous I have never eaten anything so awful."
"Food taste: more on the interesting side, but lacks the indulgent sensation."
"A lot of dishes were tasteless, and once in a while when the taste was good, the size was so small."
"The food is desperately mediocre and beyond pretentious, one course was just mashed potatoes."
"Another was basically burnt fried onions."
"Some dishes are very acidic. Portions are very small and not much contrast with textures."
"Three consecutive Desserts was where been let down (used the same flavour of ice-cream through all desserts, which bored the palate after all the fancy dishes)."
Service
Pros:
"The service level was exceptional too, very friendly and attentive."
"The service was amazing they were attentive and friendly."
"Staff is very courteous, knowledgeable and friendly."
"Service and the team were fantastic."
"The staff were knowledgeable and friendly."
"The staff was wonderful and overall a great time."
"The service at this restaurant is one of the best I have ever experienced - very knowledgable and friendly staff."
Cons:
"Staff were very rude when reminded that we had requested the bill over 10 minutes before and it was late."
"The restaurant seating is odd and you can't relax, The staff are a mix mash of people that don't fit the dining experience."
"Restaurant Story were totally unhelpful, and refused the booking, despite the fact that their website claims to welcome groups."
"Even though the restaurant wasn't fully booked I was told on numerous times that I couldn't have a later table."
"The wait staff was a bit lacking - they could have done a better job bringing out the story elements of each course."
"The maitre'd was very pushy in trying to up-sell us to the 'Premium Wine Pairing' to the point that he made us feel uncomfortable."
"There was some sort of data breach at the restaurant whereby fraudsters got my (and other people’s) contact details."
Ambiance & Decor
Pros:
"The decor is classy and elegant with romantic ambiance & beautiful furniture."
"It's one of those rare places where you might as well surrender yourself (and your bank balance) to a kitchen run with real genius and flair."
"The atmosphere was lively and not at all stuffy or intimidating."
"The restaurant itself is located smack in the middle of tooley street, the decor is very welcoming."
"Everything about this restaurant allows you to immerse yourself in a dining experience."
"Beautiful setting as well in an open restaurant with glass walls."
"The restaurant had a good ambience, the lighting was just right and the service was spot on."
Cons:
"The only downside where the number of people who clearly came to photograph their food rather than eat it."
"The setting was underwhelming."
"The dining room lacks atmosphere - too quiet and a bit hush hush."
"The vibe in the restaurant is a little strange, as is the layout, but the food redeems all of this."
"There's nothing to rave about and I'm sure everyone who is giving this place good reviews simply don't want to acknowledge that they've just wasted both money and time."
"A bit of theatre is fun but not for what we paid at this Michelin star restaurant."
"Some of the dishes could have been slightly more exciting and a little larger."
Value for Money
Pros:
"The drinks alone was worth £65 and so for the whole experience I think it’s worth the £150."
"Absolutely amazing experience. We did the tasting menu with wine pairing and was worth every penny."
"Good value for money too."
"It may appear expensive but in this case you truly get what you pay for."
"Although the price of their tasting menu has increased, if you divided into 10 courses, it’s really not expensive at all."
"Prices are not cheap, but you get 200% for what you pay for such an experience!"
"Even at the high price, this meal felt like a great value."
Cons:
"It's quite expensive though, more so than comparable restaurants."
"For the money, I have had more memorable tasting menu experiences."
"It’s VERY expensive for what they serve."
"Value for money: Poor, even if you treat it as a whole evening out than just a meal."
"There's absolutely nothing about the quality or taste of the food here that would justify the price they charge."
"Just spent over £1000 for a pairing menu with 3 friends... We are all still starving!"
"At a price point of £225 per person, it is slightly overpriced in my opinion."
Unique Experience
Pros:
"This place truly is a 'story'. You make your way through a delectable pre fixe and their concoctions are one of a kind."
"Story is one of my favourite fine dining restaurant in London."
"The candle that melted and that was edible was a really fun touch, so creative!"
"Seemingly endless little dishes to tantalise and delight and a wonderful drinks pairing available where wine is actually in the minority."
"Utterly excellent. A really good special occasion place."
"Our favorite courses were Chef’s ‘Oreos’ and the edible candle with bread - genius!"
"The food experience - it's a tale and you feel you are a part of it, not only an audience."
Cons:
"Almost a little too gimmicky!"
"Feels like a tourist trap."
"This place is weird as anything but you go for the experience."
"You will be amazed by the extreme scarcity of mediocre food on your plate."
"The others were nothing special."
"They wouldn’t let me push the reservation back - we were definitely going to come - and they wouldn’t let me."
"The colourful language coming from the kitchen just topped it all off for me."