A solid four. This place has a nice vibe and the food is Delish. Loved the specials, the crab donuts were tasty but simple won tonight - great quality fresh natural oysters. Yummo. I can't help but feel like I'll always unfairly compare chiltern to viajante... viajante is hands down the winner but still very good. read more

Came to Chiltern Firehouse based off common knowledge that this was a London hotspot. I was dining alone on vacation and informed them to offer me a spot at the bar or whatever they had a available. I was able to sit at the chefs counter and get a full on show of them cooking everyones food. I have to say the place inside and out was gorgeous and the service was great. Yes, it's a bit pricey and that's why I have given 4 stars because I'm not sure if the food equals out to the hefty tag. The food looks delicious and is prepared in detail but my salmon was a little too firm, as was the roe on it and the crab donuts were good but not spectacular. I also had a chocolate cake which was delicious. Overall great experience to check off the London bucket list but not sure I would immediately rush back next time I'm in town. read more

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Wonderful venue for meeting friends, taking in a late breakfast, and enjoying your favorite drink(s). Great staff. Great food. Great drinks. Spectacular. read more

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We had our breakfast meal here. The Bloody Mary I hoped to enjoy was sweet, low on spirits and overall not enjoyable. I ordered the avo toast w poached eggs. There was some type of sesame sprout atop that was overly dressed and completely unpleasant. My husbands pancakes were thick and dry. With barely enough syrup to dress one of the cakes. His Oj was cost prohibitive to order a second round. The environment was traditional and quiet. Not our scene. Maybe it would be better for another meal time and an older crowd. read more

Nice restaurant. The decoration is very nice. The service is very fast and incredible. The food is more English than international. read more

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I loved this place. My husband and I had dinner here on a sunny Wednesday night, and it was super buzzy and fun. I had made a reservation via email over a month in advance, and they could only accommodate us at 6pm or 10pm (gah), or at 8pm at chef's counter. I love counter seating, so this worked out perfectly. The decor was impeccably chic as expected, based on other Andre Balazs joints (Chateau Marmont, The Mercer). The food and service, however, were world class as well. The ever-changing menu really focused on seasonal ingredients, so we took advantage of that. We started with the asparagus, which was appropriately light despite the mountain of egg yolk shavings that adorned it. For a main, I went with the gnocchi, which was accompanied by a flawless presentation of taleggio, raisins, spring peas, and rounds of fennel. It was spring on a plate, and I am still thinking about it 2 weeks later. read more

Went here for lunch on a weekday afternoon and sat outside on the patio. Loved the ambiance of the area. The food was also quite good, if not a little overpriced. I ordered the sea bass, and had a good crab donut starter. However, the service I have to say was one of the worst I've received at a restaurant. I don't know if it was the way we were dressed (didn't dress too formally, it was lunchtime) or something else, but the waitress was rude and not friendly at all. It's a shame as the environment is so beautiful. If you're going to be paying £30 for a single dish, the service better be up to par! Won't be returning. read more

The food and service here was impeccable! Our waitress was beyond nice and friendly.... Everything we ordered was delicious. Both my entree and my husbands included truffles. I would highly recommend this place. You must have reservations days in advance or you will not get in! You won't be disappointed!!! read more

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Great food - loved the ceviche starter and pork main especially. Service was weird or unwelcoming at times. We were firmly reminded that we had to give the table up for a second sitting just as we sat down (at 8:30). They took our coats and gave us no tickets, then acted like it was our fault when we asked for our coats at the end. Seats were cramped and wobbly. read more

Went here for my birthday and had a marvelous time. The atmosphere was so fun and the service is absolutely top notch. We started with the bacon cornbread and the crab doughnuts. Both shouldn't be missed! The rest of the dinner was fresh and flavorful. Would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a special night on the town! Can't wait to go back! read more

This place is fun! It's in a super hip neighborhood and the space reflects that, but it still feels warm and inviting. We had a great waitress who didn't make us feel rushed at all throughout our meal, and we had a great time with the menu. It's definitely a place that is "see and be seen" so it can come off as a bit showy, which I can understand would make some people feel uncomfortable, but to us, it was all in good fun. It's a great place for people watching! The three of us ordered the fish dishes, which were divine. We had a really great bottle of wine and the sashimi appetizer as well. The service was great -- our candle blew out halfway through the meal and instead of ignoring it they brought us a brand new one! (It may seem silly, but it's the small things that set service apart for me.) I liked this place a lot for a fun trendy night out in London. read more

The ambiance was nice with long-wicked candles on the tables & dim lighting. Our party of 5 had a reservation but still had to wait at the bar for a little before being seated, which was fine since it gave us an opportunity to talk to the bartender & decide on drinks. The drinks were very fresh & I was happy with my choice. Our waiter was funny and informative of the dishes & we enjoyed very fresh oysters to start. The plates are small but tasty. read more

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Lives up to the elegant hype because I traveled from San Francisco, California and stayed at the hotel for several days in April 2018, enjoying the tasty, well-prepared food immensely and received 5-star service at all times. Chiltern Firehouse is one of a kind due to hands-on management. ***Continue for personal highlights.*** Dizzy from jet lag and unpacking in my cute room on the 3rd floor the enthusiastic & elegant staff accommodated my late lunch holding a corner table alas, unsuitable for people watching. They prepared a new table for me and their suave staff's baroque politeness was beautifully theatrical as I absorbed the London vibe, fantastic. First meal was fish, some veggies a salad? Was jet lagged as hell & siped champagne for restorative purposes (hee hee) when I spied the super duper famous ____, cheers. I'd say more about that but what happens at the Chiltren Firehouse stays there. Being a girl who lives near Twitter's headquarters I appreciate their no selfies standard, bravo. You're not in American there, hooray. During my stay at the hotel, a London native pal and I ate at the bar & shared a bottle of bubbly, fries, those delectable crab donuts the fried chicken thingies their bar food is an American dream: Euro-size portions at posh-American prices, wink, cool, I kept my figure didn't gain any weight on vacation. Seriously. I ordered room service several times and it was better than most San Francisco restaurants. Worth every considerable penny paid. Their green juice and French press coffee is amazing. My well-appointed room with the automatic authentic fireplace and an old-school rotary phone was very quiet one of the best I've stayed in. Chiltern Firehouse is a Benetton ad come to life with pretty smiling happy elegant as hell employees, do they breed them? Am I rambling? Yes, as I flew 10,000 miles round trip to stay & eat there especially as a warm up to see the Tina Turner musical (swoon) and meet Ruby Wax (humblebrag but damn, Tina Turner and an Andre Balazs joint?). 5 Stars. Money very well spent for this American chick! read more

To say it's hard to get a booking is an understatement. I had to wangle a reservation from someone in the know for me and my friends. PROS: - You might see a celeb. - The bar waiting area is very nice. - The starters. The Venison Sausage Rolls was flavoursome and tasty. The Crab doughnuts. Now these were raved upon by many upon research and they are OK. - They have some lovely house wine (so much so we continued to drink another bottle after) - We sat at a table but the area where the chefs cook you can sit at. - The Garden as you enter. Sat outside after eating and enjoying over hearing conversations amongst the rich. - It's situated in a lovely area of Marylebone. Right opposite one of my fav places to unwind (Monocle Cafe). CONS: - The tables all feel a bit too tightly compact to one another. - It all feel a bit stiff. Maybe it feels like the place to be seen rather than a place to go eat well. And I really couldn't wait to dine at somewhere Nuno Mendes was head chef. - The eggs Benedict. Biscuit instead of muffin. I really would prefer a posh English muffin than an American dry biscuit. Disappointed to say the least. - The Lobster Scrambled Eggs. Was horrible in all honesty. One way of ruining an expensive ingredient with one of the most simple. Avoid. The problem with places like this is that the 'buzz', 'hype' and 'reputation' sometimes proceeds itself. And for those prices and mark up it is not worth it in terms of value. Unless of course you saw David Beckham or some world star perhaps... ;) read more

We also had to rely on the AmEx Concierge to get a reservation... though this place has been popular with celebrities for years, it doesn't seem to be waning. (And we did spot a few older, obscure British tv personalities there.) Service was great, food was fantastic, and though its not a cheap spot, I thought prices were pretty fair given the quality of the experience. (Just be careful about which wine you order - they have an impressive and expensive list.) There are several vegetarian options in all sections of the menu. As others have mentioned, the polenta with truffles was outstanding. We started with some "carrot blunts", which were smokey and delicious and crispy and fun. My friends had the pork, which they refused to share because it was so good, and others at the table were very happy with the beef. Though they are serious about making sure you don't linger at the table more than 2 hours, our waitress secured us seats in the bar so we could finish our espresso martinis there. All in all, it was great food with great vibe - it didn't disappoint! read more

I believe this was referred by my friend via goop. Great find for me in London, trendy spot for brunch. We came here on the weekday where it wasn't crowded. Between 2 ladies we shared the pancakes (fluffy and moist), crab scramble (good not great), and steamed white egg (yummy). All were pretty small portions minus the pancakes, so I suggest sharing or getting more than one item to satisfy your cravings! Will be coming back, ciao! read more

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My friend managed to snag this booking months in advance- don't ask me how it's done! London's hottest restaurant is frequented by celebrities who hail from near and far. Unfortunately on a Monday night, none of them were in sight, but the paparazzi were camped outside the entrance nonetheless. Upon arrival, I was greeted by no less than 5 members of staff before I even reached the hostess, and I was shown to my table immediately to await my friends. They have a lovely cute drinks/snack menu for those who are waiting, and the starters on there are different than the proper starters you can later order with dinner. And the one thing that struck me is that Chiltern is surprisingly affordable- you can get a glass of wine for £5, a bottle of wine for under £25, starters for £15ish, desserts for under £10, and mains are in the £25-30 range generally. We ordered the crab-filled doughnuts as a snack and got the Grenache blanc for wine... I don't think you can go wrong with the wine list, it's just a matter of price, and the doughnuts came highly recommended and the innovation did not disappoint. As a starter, I ordered the grilled octopus (served with aubergine, daikon, and mushrooms) with a lovely miso sauce. One of my friends ordered the sea trout crudo, which was basically sashimi served with some sort of fish roe (I am not into that, but if that is your sort of thing, you'd probably like it). For my main, I got the spring lamb, served with black garlic, goat's curd, and grilled lettuce. The goat's curd was interesting... it was like a sour cream kind of taste and texture. Unfortunately one of my friends ordered the roasted turbot and she got food poisoning later in the night, and we think that is the reason why. And for the dessert, there is a frozen panna cotta that was positively divine... you definitely have to try it! I also had the tokaji dessert wine which was the perfect finish. Overall, it was a great experience, but I just had to mention the food poisoning but I hope the restaurant makes amends! Other than that, the venue is surprisingly normal and there is no need for normal people to be intimidated :) read more

Do not support this business in any way. Terrible customer service and hospitality. They must hate Americans in general. Extremely disappointed in my visit here. After a very large and generous 6 person meal...we went to meet friends in their bar. The bar was very empty and they did not allow us to stay nor have a conversation with our friends there for more than 60 seconds before they escorted us out to a back alley and treated us like trash. Employees need to be re-evaluated and have an extreme superiority complex. Boycott at all costs. read more

I am completely in love with this place, and so happy that Viajante's replacement is such a standout. Nuno has done it again. Yup, it's in a former firehouse. This new space is warm and sexy and has a sense of place -- similar to Viajante. Now that it's less of a trek to get to, it seems to be a magnet for famous people. But you should go here because it is great and lovely. The ceiling looks like it is covered with the burlap strap woven bottoms of the seats of antique chairs. Sit at the "chef's table" (the bar) and watch the action at a 10+ foot long stove, custom made by some company in America. Getting that shipped out must have been quite an undertaking. The cocktail list is incredible. I was waiting for my dining companion and enjoyed what I believe was called "love in a cold place" -- all of my favorite things in a glass. I'd had the Iberico pork steak at one of the Portuguese nights at Viajante, and it was great here, too. Sadly no frozen olive oil candies, but they do give you some chocolates to finish the meal. Gluten-free notes: Many (half or more) of the dishes on the menu are gluten-free. They know what gluten is and can help you out. Unfortunately no freshly baked cumin rolls like Viajante had. read more

Amazing. Yeah, that good. Gorgeous building, cozy & warm interiors, & warm & professional staff. Nice buzz, but not too noisy. We had an excellent table, thanks to AMEX Concierge. Food? Uh huh, yeah. Foue gras w/ bacon & fig jam: GTFO. Braised oxtail: Seriously GTFO. Grilled asparagus: dang! And whatever that amazing chocolate concoction pie was: kill me again with chocolate. Our waiters were amazing, personable, and very professional. Wine list was terrific! The reason for only 4 stars? We had to wait for 15 mins for our table at the bar, but there aren't enough bar tables & the area was small. So we kept getting bumped into or (nicely) asked to move a bit, as staff went back & forth. Also, the fries were limp. No excuse. read more

Love love love Chiltern Firehouse. One of the best meals I have in London. The snacks are uber yummy. Get the bacon cornbread, crab meat donuts and fried chicken. For main, the lamb, Iberico pork and short ribs are excellent. End the meal with chocolate ganache. Definitely coming back here when I'm back in town. Call ahead for reservations. read more

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So we very accidentally came to Chiltern because we had been told to go to Purl, across the street. We already had reservations elsewhere and just wanted to pop in for a drink. My date had noticed the cool lighting outside in the courtyard, and like moths, we were drawn in. We managed to visit one of the coolest bars and have some of the best drinks we've had in London. I didn't say this was the cheapest place, but you definitely get what you pay for. read more

Wow! I wanted to come here for it's trendy reputation and ambience, but I wasn't expecting the food to be that amazing. At the expert recommendation of my waiter I tried things I wouldn't usually- and was pleasantly surprised each time. Starting with the goat cheese panisse small bites- I don't know how to describe it, but it's magic. Main course was the Iberian pork, and that also exceeded all expectations. These chefs are working hard creating magic, and I'm thoroughly impressed!! read more

My daughter and I were staying in London for a long weekend. When we realized Chiltern Firehouse was close to our hotel. We got reservations and we not disappointed. The service and hospitality were super. Friendly servers, and seemed to be interested in making sure we had a nice experience with them. Would definitely go back. For a fun , not rushed night this is your place. read more

It was our second last night in London and we were looking for chic London cuisine-Both Foursquare and Yelp pointed us towards The Chilton Firehouse. After zigzagging through the streets for quite a while we finally found it. Speaking to the Maitre d' we were lucky enough to secure two seats at the chef's table. We were greeted very warmly by Rafal who would be our server for the evening. We started out with a wonderful full bodied Italian red. The first course chosen was the crab stuffed donuts which proved to be light and delicious. The second course chosen was the pumpkin porridge-truly fantastic with hazelnuts and chestnuts on top. Perfect balance! Growing up eating wild game my father hunted I was thrilled to find venison on the menu which was enthusiastically encouraged by Rafal. It was such a pleasure to watch the hustle of the kitchen as everyone worked fluidly to create some exquisite looking plates-every dish was tended to like a work of art! The venison(ordered medium rare) did not disappoint! Smoky, juicy and balanced out with a pecan pesto and a teriyaki-glazed chard. Every bite was beyond delectable! After asking us a few questions, Rafal suggested the frozen apple pannacotta for dessert and it couldn't have been more perfect! Rafal's charm and wit made our experience incredibly enjoyable. As the meal came to a close Rafal brought a picture perfect cappuccino that tasted as perfect as it looked. Shifting to the bar for a nice after dinner drink-a special Zacapa rum was chosen. The bartenders were equally wonderful, charming and a joy to watch as they mixed endless cocktails with precision and ease. Our experience will be talked about for a very long time! THANK YOU! read more

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Wow! Beautiful place, food, people, ambiance, service! One of the best restaurants I've ever been to hands down. Our server, Joanna was fabulous. Great recommendations, very knowledgable about menu items. We started with cornbread made with bacon grease served with a chipotle butter. Also has two bottles of excellent New Zealand sauvegnon blanc. Our appetizers were grilled octopus, oysters and burrata cheese. Everything was amazing. The seasonings really come out in the flavor, unbelievable. For entrees, I had the monkfish, daughter had halibut and husband and other daughter had the pork. All dishes were works of art and simply incredible. Our desserts also were to die for. We shared a key lime pie, a chocolate fish and a mandarin sorbet. We got a tour of hotel and rooms after dinner which was lovely. Great bar and intimate feel, highly recommend this place! read more

If you follow any celeb press you will know this is THE place to be in London. Not sure why it has such a following and not sure why the paparazzi didn't photograph me, but oh well. The place is very pretty and if you can get near the seats by the kitchen that looks to be fun. The space is very pretty although lacks soul and the women all walk around in these monochrome brightly colored jumpsuits that look like they are from Star Trek. Bizarre. For those that had been to Viajante, expect something very different--whereas Viajante was very creative, experimental and playful--this is much more subtle, orchestrated and refined. Crab donuts, octopus appetizer, the pork and fish dishes were all very good. No complaints. But I wasn't wowed over either. With all the celeb buzz good luck getting in, but sit back and enjoy if you do. read more

Love the atmosphere, the drinks, and even more, the oysters. Amazing time with friends. read more

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What can I say? This place is on another level. I love that it was a former firehouse, adds so much character! It is a trendy hotspot with incredible service and sensational food. Hands down one of my favourite dining experiences. read more

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Currently, this is the place to be and be seen due to it's celebrity clientele - so jumping on the band wagon, we headed to Chiltern Firehouse for Sunday Brunch. While the decor is beautiful; plush booths, an incredible tiled bar where you can watch the food being made and everything you'd really expect from a restaurant with such a great reputation, I was a little disappointed. The staff cannot be faulted for their manners and service, they're attentive and helpful but at times it felt like they were a little too attentive. We'd barely been sat down two minutes before they had rushed over to take our order, and the food was as quickly set onto the table in front of us. Honestly, I can't fault the food - it was well presented, well cooked and tasted lovely, however I wouldn't say it was any better than some other cheaper restaurants in London. When you're paying such a high price tag, you would expect something a little more mind blowing than what we were served. The champagne cocktails were probably the highlight of the meal, while the coffee was weak and a little tasteless. Would I recommend this place? Sure, if only for the experience of saying you've been and done a little celeb spotting while you were at it - but sadly I feel that's probably the best feature of the place. read more

After reading about this as the "must-see" restaurant of the moment, I knew it had to be my one big night out of fine dining. I was happy to get the reservation that I wanted, and pulling up to the restaurant in our taxi, it definitely felt like I had arrived at someplace special. The building is awesome, and the decor of the restaurant is fabulous. We were shown to a great table, and everyone at the host stand seemed nice but a bit aloof -- to be expected, I guess. However, our wait staff was amazing -- friendly, knowledgeable, and fun! The food was terrific, though nothing I probably couldn't have had elsewhere, including San Francisco where I live. The reason to come here is a combo of the food, the service, and the vibe and energy of the restaurant. Make it a destination on your next London visit! read more

Delicious from beginning to end. Highly recommended. I had the filet, a yummy cocktail, goat cheese appetizer and a vanilla raspberry creme brûlée. read more

Great food in decent portions and in a really classy setting. Get the bacon cornbread and the crab doughnuts - they're a must! Amazing staff and wonderful eggs florentine too... Tourists eyeing our food and speaking loudly were a little less amazing. read more

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Having been to CF for drinks I was really looking forward to eating there, and was not disappointed. We were seated on the patio which is much nicer than the dining room which can feel a bit cramped. Starters: the best oyster I have ever had in my life, crab donuts, bacon cornbread, and a watermelon goats cheese salad that were all delicious. Mains: most of our group had the lobster noodles, I went with the pork. You know that moment when everyone likes what they are eating so much they stop talking? We had one of those. Perfect weather and lots of rosé helped but it really was a great meal. read more

I guess success has gotten the better of this place. After enjoying dinner tonight we were told that, should we choose to order dessert, we'd have fifteen minutes to vacate our table. Not that we had ANY control over the pace of the meal - we'd need to get through dessert fast. This is a line that restaurants need to approach carefully. We hadn't dawdled or sat at the table with our check lying there. We'd ordered, ate, managed to run up a $375 bill for three of us, and hoped to move on to dessert. Instead, we left. Watched adjacent table sit empty. Neighboring parties in better tables seated before us taking longer with their meals than we did without being asked to leave. Wondering if it was something about our family? Anything you want to tell the dining public about the types of diners you want (don't want)? read more

I've been wanting to come here for a while so I was really looking forward to the experience. I ordered an appetizer salad as an entre as I wasn't expecting many vegan options so that was fine. Our table ordered a few bottles of wine to share and we had a really great time. Chiltern is definitely more for the experience (the decor is beautiful and the staff are amazing) than for the food but most of my friends thoroughly enjoyed what they ordered as well. Glad I got to come once but I'm not sure if I would come back. read more

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Very discreet from the street; inside extremely classy and elegant. I adored the hallways and bar area was simply beautiful. I had booked a table for my daughter & myself, the staff were wonderfully accommodating with her, fixing posh juices, shaking her hand giving her a super cute little dessert! Our waiter from Spain (Pierre?) was a stand out as was the bar tender in the main bar area. Would have given 5* alas there was no soup on the menu, which on a freezing day - we were craving!! read more

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This was one of the best meals I have had in recent memory. The atmosphere is fantastic, the crowd of beautiful people is nice, the service is warm and excellent... But to top all that off with this menu and the mind blowing execution of our orders? Just wow. This is a new place and I am sure the magic can't last. Does it ever? But cheers to one of the best recent restaurant experiences I've had not only in London, but in my two home towns New York and Los Angeles as well. read more

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Wow - food, service, wine, ambiance, pretty people.... Great experience and one of the better culinary spots I've visited in Europe in recent years. Everything was spot on from the fried chicken snack, to the ravioli with truffles and fresh peas, to the grilled imberico. The polenta with buckwheat and truffles was one of the best things I've ever had. Service was over the top - very friendly and professional. If you have the expense budget and you appreciate fine food this is a must visit in London... read more

My family of 7 ate here for dinner during our trip to London and enjoyed it a lot. The building itself and the garden are beautiful and quaint while also trendy. We had a perfect private dining room to block out some of the noise. Crab doughnuts and fried chicken snacks were very tasty, and everyone enjoyed their mains as well. Waitstaff was friendly and accommodating. read more