nice place nice food good stuff , good portions , cosy warm atmosphere highly recommended for breakfast

Very classy English style. Atmosphere and service splendid. Food also very tasty. Out of the 4 dishes we ordered, only the rib is not very tasty, all others are awesome. read more

Outstanding cocktails & food, cool space but loud atmosphere (place to be seen and apparently also heard). Three stars due to horrifically snooty incompetent hostesses (yes, plural).. The outdoor area was fairly empty but hostesses insisted on seating us in a walkway. We finally ended up with a decent table thanks to our server and persistence from my husband. Service was good but slow. Started with super stiff excellent drinks -- gin & tonic and old fashioned. Had to have second each despite generous pour. Then shared spiced watermelon, steak tartare & Iberian bbq pork. Could have order seconds on all but instead tried four desserts, all fab. Would we come again? Not sure unless with a regular to get decent table. We had reserved but clearly counts for nought. read more

Sad to say that the hype may have gotten the best of this restaurant. The small bites, appetizers and desserts were all fantastic. Well prepared and presented. The main courses we ok, but nothing spectacular. No real complaints, just nothing to write home about. While the restaurant has an excellent wine list, it is grotesquely overpriced. It's aimed towards those who want to be seen spending money, not those interested in drinking a great wine. Our main waiter was very friendly. However, there seems to be overall poor communication between the staff. We would ask for a drink or bread and the message never seemed to be passed on - disappointing for a restaurant of this calibre. Having to re-ask for things multiple times is tiresome. The sommelier also left something to be desire as far as friendliness goes. The atmosphere and décor are lovely and comfortable. Modern European with an open kitchen. If you're prepared for the fact that it's over-hyped, you'll have a good dinner. read more

Made a reservation about a month in advance with no problem. Was looking forward to a great meal with family. The decor is definitely interesting as it still houses the vestiges of its prior firehouse incarnation. There was a young and hip vibe with the clientele and we looked forward to a relaxing dinner. The waitstaff was attractive and efficient, but certainly not warm or inviting. The food came quickly and looked beautiful, but it lacked deep flavor, and the fish was overcooked and dry. We seemed to be in a high traffic area (somewhat near the bar) and while many waitstaff ran past our table, our waiter was quite scarce. Water glasses were left unfilled, and wine was not poured as needed. Overall, that Chiltern is quite consistent. From the moment that you arrive you will enjoy the look of the venue, the beauty of the staff, and the presentation of the food. At the same time, the venue, staff and food lack any real depth and all seem to be going through the motions. There are too many good food choices in London to pay top dollar at Chiltern Firehouse, only to leave feeling like something important was missing. read more

We must be in the minority or just unlucky. We found this place to be very over rated. We wanted brunch and on placing our order were told that the plain croissants and the salmon had run out. Surely if this was the case they could have gone round to any of the numerous bakeries very nearby to purchase some croissants at least. We had the pancakes which were very mediocre. In total we had, two orange juices, two pancakes and one eggs benedict, and two chocolate croissasnts. The total bill was over £83. The garden area at the front of the building was lovely but we found the restaurant itself, also the service, to be very ordinary and would never visit again. In our opinion it's overprice hype. read more

We had a lovely last evening in London at the Chiltern Firehouse. The menu was imaginative - we enjoyed the burrata, gnocchi and lamb dishes. The atmosphere is upscale, but relaxed and the wait staff was friendly and accommodating. It wasn't a surprise that on a Monday night, every table was full. Yoghurt and sourdough ice creams were a treat! We will definitely be back on our next trip. read more

I so wanted to like this place, but unfortunately it was not what i was expecting. It is true that the clientele is very posh and you feel a bit uncomfortable as you do not get the best service if you are not a regular or friend with the waiter. The food was ok, but it did take a bit of time between the starters and main course. The drinks were good. read more

Probably the best pancakes I've had in my life, and I don't say that lightly. Will say the service wasn't the friendliest, but it was overall a really cute place for weekend brunch!! Would definitely go back!!! read more

We went here for a brunch. Had the pancakes which come with jams and butter, nice and the right sweetness!! And the french toasts - good although not outstanding according to my husband. Nice decor and personnel is very friendly. On balance is a good spot for a week-end brunch. Reservation is highly recommended to avoid long lines. We will come back to try more dishes! read more

Cannot say how disappointed we were last night. Our halibut came out cold, yet tasted like someone tried to finish it at the last minute with a butane torch. All other items were bland or over-sauced. While the room and scene were all superior, we cannot suggest anyone go here for the food. Just really poor. read more

Had an amazing dinner saturday night at Chiltern. The full review is on my blog with loads of pictures. Usually the hottest places don't deliver on either food or service, here they deliver on everything. The food was creative and fun, the service was happy and it was as buzzy as it gets. read more

Went for dinner on Saturday night. Atmosphere was lovely. I'd go again just for that. Service was also good and very friendly. They told us we had to be finished in 2 1/2 hours which was a pity because we would have stayed on and had desert and more drinks. I'm not a fan of restaurants that move you out, especially if you're spending big as we were. Cocktails were very nice. Starters of crab donuts and octopus were excellent but main courses were just ok. Maple sweet potato mash was the consistency of baby food and far too sweet. Could only taste maple. Sadly, all the food was totally over salted. The whole table said so. Apart from the crab donuts (which were gorgeous), octopus and maple mash everything, without exception was salty and this is coming from people who love highly-seasoned food. Still, service and atmos was good enough that we'll be back. Also, it's a shame they save the pretty courtyard as a "sacred space" for hotel guests. It remained more or less completely empty whereas we could have been continuing our evening and spending money! read more

The evening started well but the service turned sour and I left feeling I had paid a lot for mediocre food and bad service.

Great atmosphere, great cocktails, great snacks, great presentation. Sumac Water melon was amazing.

We recently went to Chiltern and it was awesome! The entire staff is incredibly nice, accommodating and tres chic (the hostess pantsuits are gorgeous!). We had the most amazing meal, each plate was better than the last, and they even gave us dessert, on the house, because we were celebrating our honeymoon. Everyone went out of their way to make us feel special. The sommelier paired the perfect wine with our meal and the bar tenders make a mean dirty martini (hard to come by in London, if you can believe it). The ambience was warm, inviting and very romantic! We will definitely be returning on our next trip to London. read more

It's a fun place to visit. We celebrated my partner's sister's BD there, and we had a fantastic time. Food was not so memorable, but drink was incredible. After we enjoyed champaign by the glass, our sommelier did a great job recommending a beautiful bottle of Burgundy Pinot Noir. Dessert wine was also great. Service was excellent. Servers were amazingly attentive for such a packed restaurant. I will be happy to go back. read more

If I have to be honest, I have traveled extensively and you certainly get the feeling here that if your not a famous face your not worth much. We had a meeting in the less that par conference room and we're constantly harassed by the staff after hours as to wether or not we were staying at the hotel or not. For the over all price I do not see the value read more

I had the most disgusting and gruesome experience at this restaurant this evening. I am a guest at Claridge's and asked the concierge for a reservation at one of four or five restaurants that I was looking forward to trying on this trip to London. One of them was Chiltern Firehouse - I was told I had a reservation at 8:30 this evening at the Chef's Table. I received a call from the concierge a few minutes after my reservation was confirmed saying that CF could only accommodate me at 9:00 p.m. That was perfectly fine. I arrived at the restaurant at a few minutes after 9:00 p.m. and was escorted to a seat at the most far end. and few remaining spare square inches of space at the end of the "Chef's Table". As soon as I sat down I could tell this would be an incredibly unpleasant experience. Within at least six inches of my seat was a sink where kitchen staff were washing their hands and cleaning dishes while splashing around dirty water (not to mention the smoke and smells). I thought I should just be a trouper and carry on. However, after my first course I was absolutely disgusted and nauseated. There was no backsplash between the sink and my seat as there was with every other spot at the "Chef's Table". I explained the situation to my waitress who had no viable response. I paid my full bill. As I was leaving - I explained the situation to the host who said he sympathized but then gave me his card and said they would provide me with a better seat next time. There will not be a next time. So incredibly disappointed to have a late summer evening free to have dinner anywhere in London but am now back at Claridge's totally disgusted with this experience and feeling physically ill. read more

High style, great interior design, nice ambience, good waitstaff, delicious food. Was very excited to visit but the hostess was very affected and snobby which dampened my experience. read more

Very lovely restaurant with a classy and well mannered crowd. Food modern and delicious and not as outrageously expensive as you would imagine. Entire feel of the place reminded me of an upmarket Californian restaurant.Particularly stunning gardens and entryway. Not quite as exclusive as it was last year so a little easier to book a reservation and can often stroll up just to use the restaurant's bar. read more

Amazing place - old fire-house converted to restaurant. Great ambiance, amazing service and the most wonderful brunch. Not the cheapest but definitely worth every penny read more

Excellent food. Great service but rushed a little at first. Interesting desserts. Sort of loud but in a good environment. Chocolate ice cream was strong but good. We had very positive experience. A great way to end our London trip. read more

All that glitters is not gold. The disparity between the hype and the reality of the Chiltern firehouse was so extreme it needed calling out. This is a beautiful location and it's buzzing, but once inside it felt like you were part of a machine designed to get you in and out, and onto the next guest. Above all, it was the lack of consistency in terms of food and service that was astounding. Too fast to take orders & way too slow to deliver them. Food was brought to the table out of sequence. Insipid cocktails, staff with a lack of basic knowledge on the drinks / food offering. The signature dish, 'Pork Iberico', was tough & dry and, worst of all, the 'maple sweet potato' side dish was so sweet it was inedible. The whole operation appeared almost random, apparently lacking an authoritative maitre d' to ensure it flowed professionally. There were several highlights, including some of the food dishes (Carrot blunts, Short rib, Octopus), but way too few to warrant the price and the reputation, especially when London has so many other great restaurants. The one saving grace was our main server, who was excellent - she was the only redemption for a venue that has built a reputation for being coolest eatery in town, yet completely lacked the attention to detail to deserve that accolade. read more

This review is for the hotel. Seriously, impeccable service. They somehow know your name from the second you arrive and go out of their way to make you feel taken care of. Oh, and the bedrooms have fireplaces. read more

Fun and charming place with great food. A fun night out in London if you like a casual place, great food and a good wine list.

Thank you so much for making my husband's 50th Birthday even more special! I wanted to thank everyone at Chiltern Firehouse for the fabulous meal and experience while we were in London. I especially want to thank the bartender who crafted a beautiful handmade cocktail especially for my husband and delivered it to our table with a message from our sons who could not be with us. The restaurant and bar were packed, so I truly appreciate his efforts and my husband was blown away by the whole thing. Again, thank you for the lovely atmosphere, the outstanding food, the interesting crowd and a very special thank you to the bartender!!!! read more

I loved the decor and food but no where in all my travels, and there have been many, did a waiter as us to hurry it along. Mind you, this is an expensive lunch, we certainly didn't linger long. I guess his huff when we didn't order the moment he set the wine down should have been a clue. read more

Truly a great experience. My wife and I sat at the kitchen bar and had two great experiences. First being the food . The truffle broccoli snack was amazing along with the steak tartar. Cuddle fish was superb. Second, being at the bar allowed us to experience the chef and staff working at a furious yet well orchestrated pace. It added to the experience and overall vibe of the Restuarant . Sommelier was excellent and staff very helpful and professional while maintaining a friendly and humorous demeanor. Exciting and cool atmosphere. A Lytle loud but that's part of the excitement .Check it out. read more

Despite the hype, food doesn't deliver the goods. Drinks were well made however. That said a table in the garden is nice to dine in.

I loved my experience at Chiltern Firehouse. Although it was very difficult to get a reservation it was worth it. The caesar salad was excellent. My fish dish was flakey and moist inside and crisp on the outside. The service was perfect and I will make a reservation long before I travel to London to go back again! read more

Fine dining or fast food. Food average. Hugely expensive, but to pay that amount of money to have you rushed through your meal in order to turn over the table is not acceptable. We were rushed out in under one and a half hours. We were offered to go to the bar. spoiled what could have been a good evening. Very disappointing night. One which we were really looking forward to. read more

Everything about this restaurant exceeded expectations. I was afraid it would be a tad over hyped and it wasn't. We ate at the chef's counter because we were not able to get a reservation for a regular table and I am glad we had this experience which allowed us to watch the chefs in action. The atmosphere is great and the service is impeccable, friendly, and unpretentious. The food was outstanding as well. The zucchini starter, the crab donuts, the caesar salad, the pumpkin gnocchi, and the chicken were all delicious. These are very talented chefs, serving quality food with very fresh ingredients in an unpretentious setting. We even purchased the cookbook and attempted to make a reservation for the next evening (unfortunately they were booked solid, but I can see why) This isn't one of those places that makes it difficult to get a reservation to appear desirable... the food is that good and the reservation dept will do their best to accommodate you. Next time our travels take us to London I am making sure to make at least one reservation at this restaurant. I live in New York City and I have never had service this welcoming and accommodating at any restaurant. When we were leaving they called a cab for us and held an umbrella over my fiance as we walked out of the building. These small gestures all helped make a great experience. read more