Pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food it's not just fancy style but actually tastes like good home food with a delicate touch. I'd recommend it. My favourite was the tipsy cake. The service, which always matters, was impeccable and non intrusive. read more

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I was excited to score reservations at the "#7th Best Restaurant in the World," by Heston Blumenthal, the same chef behind the Fat Duck. The restaurant is housed in the Mandarin Oriental hotel, and it definitely feels like a hotel restaurant, with a somewhat corporate and sleek vibe. It seems like a better place for a business dinner than for an intimate date. Through a mix-up in our appetizer order, we were graciously allowed to sample 3 of their appetizers: Meat Fruit, Savoury Porridge, and Frumenty. The Meat Fruit is as wonderful as they say. A foie gras pate molded into the shape and appearance of a mandarin orange and presented with toast. I have to say I was more excited about how dead-on this foie gras resembled an orange than I was with the actual taste of the appetizer. The Frumenty was also very good, probably the best seared octupus I've had. Only the Savoury Porridge fell flat: an ill-fitting concoction of frog legs, shaved radish, and porridge that didn't really seem to belong together or meld in any comprehensible way. For entrees I had the pork chop and she the duck. The pork is a massive, hulking chop that is lined generously with fat. I kind of felt like a caveman eating it. It's served alongside this cabbage / ham hock creation that I felt was more delicious than the main. And desserts: I placed my order for the Tipsy Cake when I ordered at the beginning. It's essentially this brioche cake that's been soaked in brandy and then served alongside this perfectly whittled, grilled slice of pineapple. One of the best desserts I've had in a long time. All the items on the menu hearken back to some element of Britain's culinary history, so each item will have a date of its origin / genealogy as well, which was very cool. (The Meat Fruit is actually from the 16th century, so I tried to channel King Henry VIII as I was eating it). I think I paid something around GBP125 which seemed very reasonable for a dinner of this caliber. Our waiter was very gracious and the service immaculate. If you find yourself in London, definitely make arrangements to dine here. read more

I am a very serious foodie, and I would say that my dinner here was in my top ten experiences of all time! I loved the ambiance, the service was phenomenal, and the food was outstanding. I think that Heston's creations and menu were absolutely fantastic and purely genius. The most memorable dishes that I had were the meat fruit and the sticky toffee bread pudding. Words can't explain how delicious they were. I loved that these dishes were very original and historically English. I didn't think it was too pricey at all. The only thing I wish I had done differently was come early and had a cocktail or two at the bar. I saw some of the craft cocktails and I am so bummed that I wasn't able to order any. This restaurant is definitely deserving of the accolades. read more

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I visited Dinner by Heston for lunch and had great expectations since I tried the magnificent Fat Duck in Bray. Compared to The Fat Duck where you get around 18 courses, this new restaurant by Heston Blumenthal is more for a 4-5 course dinner. The molecular gastronomy is not in focus here - it's about honest cooking at its best. Here the concept is traditional english cooking using recipes from the past 700 years. And this is done We started out with the Meat Fruit which is an amazing dish. But more bread is needed at it took almost 10 minutes to get this - not acceptable. I then had the pork chops. The taste of the meat was excellent but it was a little bit dry. The spelt, ham hock, turnip and Robert sauce was absolutely great. Perfect companions to the meat. I ordered the mash potato as a side dish and it was out of this world - probably with significant help of butter. The final dish was the Tipsy cake with the spit roast pineapple. One of the best desserts I ever had - simplex and like being in a foetal position. You feel warm and loved. The food is so great, warm and just so easy to love. It's really comfort food. But unfortunately the room was extremely noisy (probably many americans?) and a bit hectic - this is not a perfect match for this food. The food felt like heavy carpets and a fireplace, but the room was almost the opposite. The pricing was very, very fair. We payed 220 pounds for 3 courses for two persons including Champaign and a glass of white wine. Very decent. But, next time I'm in London I will be here again - if I can get a table. read more

In the city there are a thousand different restaurants ... Some serve the finest cuisine, some are hidden back street rough gems hiding quality beneath uncouth exteriors ... And then there are the charlatans looking to catch out the unwary, the out of towners ... I believe in carny speak the rubes ... To the list that is headed by Angus steak house should be added Dinner by Heston. It is not to say the food is bad ... Although a surprising number of dishes certainly qualify in the not worth ordering. It is however to say that I respect Angus steak houses for targeting a market and selling hard to it ... In the same way I respect Heston for producing a restaurant entirely designed for the out of towner who wants to have eaten at a Heston restaurant but really doesn't want to risk an actual fine dinning experience. Oh and this target market are going to pay for the experience! Dish wise I failed to find anything magical on the menu ... And the speed at which one can find oneself thinking "maybe I'll have the chicken liver pate followed by a steak and frite and some ice cream to finish" pretty much sums up the feeling of ... OMG how did I find myself in the most expensive Angus steakhouse in the world ... There are other dishes on the menu ... Did I mention the not worth ordering bit already? To be truthful there is quality to the ingredients and the cooking ... Which I am less sure about Angus steak houses ... But unless you are looking to take your out of town friends to an unchallenging/uninteresting restaurant that they can then talk to their friends about without having to experience real quality ... I would say avoid. read more

Had high expectations when the restaurant is ranked No. 5 in the world: http://www.theworlds50best.com/list/1-50-winners The first course, "Meat Fruit" was the only dish that was exceptional class. The main course, "Fillet of Aberdeen Angus" was good but not special. The dessert, "Brown Bread Ice Cream" was also good but not special. No vin pairing and quite high noise level. Clearly overrated, probably would not judge the restaurant that even among the top 100 in the world read more

I had the pleasure of enjoying a lovely lunch at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal on September 15th. My dining experience included the Lemon Salad, the famous Meat Fruit, Pork Belly, finished by the Bohemian Cake, with the added bonus of a silky chocolate treat served with a light caraway biscuit. Every dish was beautifully plated and all the flavors complemented each other (as it is to be expected). My lunch was enhanced even further when I was invited to take a detailed tour of the kitchen area by the Assistant Manager, who showed an impressive level of knowledge of each kitchen station. As a part of my tour, I even had an opportunity to see how the Meat Fruit was made, which I thought was wonderful. The velvety texture of the filling and tangerine jelly are delicious, but having the chance to learn more about the dish and seeing the required processes made everything more amazing. I was warmly welcomed when I walked in and the service was great. I was absolutely thrilled with my lunch and can't wait to go back! read more

Wow , wow wow. What an experience! I loved it so much that I want to do it all over again . My husband and I dined here for our anniversary and it did not disappoint. The service is excellent. Everywhere you look or turn there is person to help you or serve you . We had two of the best Dirty Martinis and a lovely bottle of wine . We first had the complementary bread and butter . My husband had the Meat fruit and I had the Earl Grey Tea Cured Salmon . I did not take pictures because I felt that it takes away from the experience . For dinner I had the Pork Chop and he had the lamb . All were excellent Also , save room for the Tipsy Cake . So good . Just give them a heads up aa it takes approximately 45 minutes to make read more

So I came in forewarned by a lot of people that Dinner was a bit of an overhyped, possibly overrated dining experience - but as I didn't have a lot of time to change spots for Christmas Day dinner, I decided to stick with it, as I thought the concept was certainly worth enjoying. The entrance itself is to the left of the lobby once you walk inside the opulent Mandari Oriental's entrance, which is decked out quite nicely for Christmas (although it did remind me a bit of Melania Trump's somewhat eerie sensibilities when it came to Christmas decoration). For some reason, we were told to wait at the bar, and just as we were order our drinks, we were then shown in...to a dining room that was quite empty. I also wasn't a huge fan of how the seating was distributed; while there is a main dining area that has pretty similar views and decor for everyone, there is a small sliver near the exit from the kitchen that also houses seats. A minor nit at most, but it also meant that I felt I had a very lackadaisical view (since I was not facing the dining room). We also had a side view of the kitchen, which meant we had a less straightforward view of what was going on. Despite this, the servers were quite friendly and amiable, explaining each dish and giving us a bit more information on what was done (particularly the Tipsy cake). The wine selection by the glass was interesting; I went a bit bold and went with a Chinese red wine - I quite liked it, as it was big, full of tannins and a bit on the spicier side. The food selection is a la carte - no tasting menus, unlike most restaurants of this caliber - and the year of each menu item's original recipe (along with the title of the source) is included. It's quite novel, but on balance, I think the concept is more fun than how the food for a 2-star Michelin restaurant should turn out. I started with the sherried scallops, which I actually liked - very refreshing, with the sherry giving a nice acidic offset to the earthy (but light) mushroom broth. The scallops were pretty fresh as well, making the dish appropriate for winter but with less gravity than I would have expected. My wife's octopus was pretty decent as well - cooked quite well, although not really as remarkable flavors as I have had at other spots (it's hard to compare to Spanish preparation). We went with the bone-in ribeye to share, and this is where I think the chefs could have done better. The meat itself was delicious, and I really liked how it was cooked. I didn't care for the mushroom ketchup, and the triple-cooked fries that were served alongside were excellent. That said, there was so much fat on the ribeye that both of us had a decent amount of inedible meat stacked up on our plates once we were done. To be blunt, that kind of meat would be something I expect at a lower/mid-range restaurant that doesn't specialize in meats; here, it made me wonder how closely the cuts are actually inspected before being purchased. Dessert was excellent; I really did enjoy the Tipsy Cake and its light yet intensely sweet flavors. The spit-roasted pineapples are overrated, though; there was barely any caramelization or extra sweetness despite how prominently they are displayed in the kitchen (and the website). The food here? Certainly not bad and definitely above average. Is it worth the price? Certainly not, and that is what gives me pause about saying I would bother coming back. Like the concept, didn't love the ambiance, and the food was inconsistent at best. It's a curiosity that, if you really have the itch to burn money, you can visit - but given the diversity of options available in London, it should be further down on the list of choices. read more

Had the chance to return to Dinner by HB over the Christmas holidays, and once again, it was one of the top 3 dining experiences of my life (the other 2 being Tickets, in Barcelona, and Grace, in Chicago). I was excited to share the meal with 2 friends this time, allowing us to sample many more dishes than when I dined alone. Things I love about Dinner? An attentive, friendly and non-stuffy staff...their unique approach to food, updating old school recipes with a modern day twist...a casual atmosphere....plate-licking-good food (okay, you probably shouldn't really lick your plate)...and reasonable prices, at least when compared to American Michelin-Starred restaurants. If you are in London...I highly recommend that you treat yourself to a meal at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal. You can thank me later. read more

The service and food really could not be faulted. Maybe a slight delay in getting the mains to us, but there was so much to look at, great people watching and peering over at what others were eating. Historical British recipes reinterpreted for modern diners. I swear the waiters and waitresses could read my mind and body language - I didn't have to ask for anything or where the bathroom was. I went to dinner with a girl friend and we had all 3 courses - starting with the recognizable meat fruit (foie gras inside a gelatin mandarin with toast) - subtle mandarin flavour, delicious chicken pate. Roast Marrowbone with escargots - perfect texture, not gummy at all. Mains - Angus fillet - despite my friend having it cooked medium well, it was tender and had a beautiful flavour. Turbot in cider - really juicy fish cooked warm so it retained flavour. Desserts - I didn't really like the brown bread ice cream (it tasted like sourdough ice cream, no sugar) but the salted butter caramel and perry poached pear cubes were a surprisngly delicious combination. The chocolate bar with passion fruit jam and ginger ice cream was also a delicious combination. Don't even hesitate, just go. read more

So it took a while but I finally got a reservation for Dinner. I was pretty excited because I was expecting some interesting dishes, but for the most part it was just a really good quality grill house. The menu consist of meats and fishes as the mains though there are a number of interesting starters and deserts. If you go, you have to get the meat fruit - its a chicken patte that looks exactly like a mandarin. It's the only molecular gastronomy dish on the menu. I would say the décor is nice and its not ridiculously expensive, but for the price paid, I expected better service. read more

I was traveling to London, I lived nearby so I reserved dinner for one night here. I was here alone but I felt being taken good care and not bored at all. I ordered the meat fruit. The balance between chicken liver and some clementine was great. When I finished my bread, more bread was given. The waiter and waitress were paying attention at me all the time. I had celery for the main. It had multiple layers of flavor. It has hardness in walnuts but also softness in celeries and the sauce. I definitely loved it. I ordered it because I wanted something light but I was super impressed by its flavor. For the dessert, I had the tipsy cake and it was an omg experience. It was a little too sweet for me, but I enjoyed the sweetness. The pineapple was roasted right on. After dinner I was shown around the kitchen. Everyone seemed busy and focused on their job! read more

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Very friendly atmosphere. You can observe innovative ideas expressed on the dishes but not going too far and being too expensive. read more

What a wonderful restaurant. Based at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Knightsbridge and overlooking Hyde Park the setting is wonderful. The menu is creative and anything you choose will be delightful and inventive but having eaten there a few times I really must suggest that you start with the Meat Fruit (it looks just like a tangerine but it's actually foie gras) and also order the Tipsey Cake when you are ordering your starters because it takes 40 minutes to prepare. However, it's well worth the effort. Anyway, combine the amazing food with a solid wine list and there is no way it can be less than 5 stars in my opinion. read more

Dinner at Heston B lived up to its high expectations. From the moment we stepped into the restaurant, the service was amazing. We felt so welcome. Every staff person we walked by (and there are lots of staff) greeted us warmly. The sommelier was tremendously helpful, and took a ton of time to describe different wines to us, and help us find the perfect wine to match our tastes. This was in stark contrast to the really rushed (almost bordering on rude) service we got two nights ago from the sommelier at Joel Robuchon in Paris. We ended up selecting a delicious 2009 Bordeaux from Duluc de Branaire-Ducru from Saint Julien in the Loire Valley. Then, our head waiter came and we asked him for his recommendations. He spent almost 10 minutes with us, describing his favorite dishes in mouth-watering detail, where the food was sourced from, how the dishes were prepared. It was amazing. My wife and I were even more impressed with the restaurant's attentive and amazingly friendly service. The service wan't stuffy at all. Everyone was cracking jokes, and being super friendly. Here's a breakdown of our meal: 1) White and sourdough bread - really really good. Like Fat Duck good. The bread crust was wonderfully crispy, and the center moist and delicious. I could almost pick up a faint aroma of coffee grounds in the crust. 2) Meat Fruit - truly amazing. Chicken liver pate hidden in the faux gelatin shell of a mandarin orange. When served, it looks like you're being presented with a clementine orange and a toast point. However, the minute you cut into the fruit, you know you're in for a different kind of an experience. The citrus of the fruit exterior perfectly complemented the fattiness of the chicken liver 3) Frumenty - Grilled octopus with smoked sea broth, pickled dulse and lovage. This was a really, really solid starter. The smokiness of the broth was amazing and the octopus was really tender 4) Chicken cooked with lettuces, served with grilled onion emulsion, spiced celeriac sauce and oyster leaves - second best chicken dish I ever had, after Chateaubriand in Paris. Chicken was so fragrant and tender. Nearly melt in your mouth good 5) Roast Iberico Pork Chop served with pointy cabbage, onions, and Robert sauce. The pork was prepared a perfect medium rare. It is nearly impossible to find pork cooked this well anywhere. Usually, in my experience, pork ends up getting overcooked. This particular pork comes from a pig that is allowed to roam in its own private acre of land, foraging naturally on acorns. Basically, it's living the high life, until, of course, it's slaughtered and turned into an amazing dish at Heston B 6) A side of triple fried chips. Really yummy, especially after dipping into the chicken soup 7) Tipsy Cake - the dessert that these guys are famous for. Spit roasted pineapple served with a brioche cake. Wow, just wow. I don't usually like desserts, but this one is magnificent. The cake is creamy, delicious, and pairs perfectly with the roasted pineapple 8) Sambocade - Goats milk cheesecake with elderflower and apple, perry poached pear, and smoked candied walnuts. Another solid dessert. The apple inside the cheesecake nicely cuts the sharpness of the goat cheese 9) Chocolate ganache infused with earl gray, and a fennel seed cracker read more

Heston, you have out done yourself. Everything - from the service to the food, was impeccible. Cannot speak more highly of Dinner by Heston Blumenthal. We started the evening with a drink at the hotel's bar. As soon as our table was ready we were taken through, where our first waiter greeted my mum with a "I hear we're celebrating your special birthday this evening?" which was a lovely touch. From then on, everything was a blur. The incredible wine list, attentive friendly knowledgable service, the beautiful decor... that's all before mentioning the food! As a peskitarian I often dread meals out, fearing I'd be left with the booby-food prize. But with delicious Scallops and cucumber ketchup followed my the best cod and mussles I'd ever eaten I was in food heaven. I then opted for brown bread ice cream, which was devine. Finally, we were given complimentary Earl Gray ganache for my mum's birthday, served by the Maitre D, who also wished my mum a very happy birthday. Heston - your staff and chef's did you proud - they made for a memorable, special evening in fabulous surroundings. Book early, ask for a window table, start saving your pennies! read more

The restaurant is located inside the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Everything was wonderful from coat check (even though they brought me the wrong coat), to dessert. The service was exemplary. My husband knocked over a wine glass and wine and glass just went everywhere and literally in 30 seconds, the table was spotless, the floor was clean, and a new order of our pate was already being made. The meat fruit was not only beautiful but delicious, the pigeon was tender, and the sides were all good. Excellent choice when visiting London. read more

Inside the beautifully historic building of the Mandarin Oriental is the restaurant Dinner by Heston Blumenthal. The restaurant is very modern which makes it quite the anti thesis to the hotel it is located in. Mandarin Oriental's facade is so grand and you are really reminded that you are in London while entering the timeless building. Once you enter the restaurant, timelessness gives way to modernity. The pretty large kitchen is separated by ceiling-to-floor glass walls and offers a view of what goes on inside. The wall of the wine cellar is also made of glass from ceiling to floor. Everyone who comes here must try the signature meat fruit which is foie gras and chicken liver encased in mandarin jelly. When presented at the table, it looks like a mandarin fruit. Slice it into half and you will see the foie gras and chicken liver inside. We ordered the meat fruit ala carte as a supplement to our prix fixe lunch. The £39 3-course lunch was quite a deal given that it's a one Michelin star restaurant by Heston. The entree of dressed snails were good but having a little less dressing would allow the flavor of the snails to stand out more. My main course was the roasted quail which I enjoyed very much. The meat was absolutely tender and probably one of the most tender quails I've had. My sister and I each ordered the same entree and main choices but for dessert, we ordered one of each from the two given choices. We enjoyed the desserts, very much so. The olive oil shortbread and chocolate ganache were chocolatey enough without being too intense. The grapefruit/peach tart was a refreshing end to the meal. Solid meal, yes, but not phenomenal and by all means not mind blowing (I imagine everything of Heston to be close to mind blowing..hah!). The prix fixe lunch is a great value and if you consider the price, its one Michelin star rating, and the fact that it is a Heston Blumenthal restaurant, a visit to this place is a pretty good deal. Note that Heston is not the executive chef at this restaurant though. He is at his three Michelin star restaurant, The Fat Duck. Will I return? Probably yes, to try their ala carte menu. But I can't promise that I won't visit other Michelin rated restaurants in London before making a return visit to this place on my next trip to London. Note: My sister has been to Dinner several times over the past 4 years and according to her, the prix fixe lunch menu hasn't changed all that much. read more

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We were lucky to score dinner at the Chef's Table. Overall, a really tremendous experience. You get to sit adjacent to the kitchen pass at a very large and comfortable table. The service is essentially perfect. Our server new how each dish was prepared and took care of us attentively without being overbearing. The sommelier was friendly, knowledgable and didn't treat us like "wine idiots." The food was expertly prepared and although not food forward like Mugaritz/11 Madison Park... it was delicious. The wine pairings IMHO were perfect too. It enhanced all the food. 9 courses or so... 4.5 hours of dinner. It went really fast.. surprisingly. It was nice to have the chef chat with us during dinner too. Chef's table is the only group that gets a tasting where the rest of the place does a la carte. It's a great time... I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a wonderful experience. read more

One word reviews should be shied away from, I'm sure that this is an adage that exists someplace. Also, it's important to note that, as many people have, words like "brilliant" and "fantastic" are thrown around these days with all too much frequency, often with very little in fact to back up the adjectives. And so, with this in mind... Exceptional. I don't believe that there is anything else that needs to be said about 'Dinner'. Of course I could say that the food was beyond anything I've ever tasted, and that the pre-researched meat fruit surpassed every expectation I had of it; that the duck was as near perfect as anything I've ever had in my mouth. Of course I could say that never in my life have I experienced service as fantastic as I did at 'Dinner', and that me and my companion were near doted on my the staff who buzzed around ensuring everyone was well looked after. Of course I could describe the understated interior, with a view directly into the kitchen, the modern bar full of friendly staff and patrons, and the beautiful views of the gardens. I could do all of this, but instead I choose to use the word, exceptional. read more

I came here with a couple of friends for the £38 set lunch menu, but I mistakenly booked lunch for a sunday when the menu wasn't available. As the booking service charges £50 for a missed reservation, we just decided to go here for the normal menu anyway. We walked into the hotel and were greeted immediately by the hostess who knew our reservation by name. She walked us to our table, and our server came soon after to give us our menus. Though I was hesitant to get the braised celery dish, the outstanding yelp reviews convinced me to get it anyway. I also got the tipsy cake and a side of chips thanks to other reviewers. Note: the tipsy cake needs to be ordered with the main course as it takes a long time to make! While we waited for our food, we got two types of bread (white, brown) with plenty of butter. They also brought out more bread as we kept finishing all the bread in front of us. When the food came out I was a bit taken aback by how pretty the dish was! It was absolutely stunning. I was also not disappointed at all by the lack of meat in the dish. The braised celery was much more filling, tasty, and savory than I expected it to be. Shortly after we finished eating, our desserts came out together and they were also really beautiful. The tipsy cake is an absolute MUST when dining at Dinner. The cake was delightfully soft and the sauce sweet but not overpowering. The pineapple on the side was also a good balance for the cake. Overall, a wonderful dining experience with great service and food. It's no wonder it has 2 michelin stars and the ranking of #5 best restaurant in the world - absolutely well deserved! read more

I ate here my first night in London and it forever shaped my impression of dining in the UK. The waitstaff was accommodating and would take the time to explain each entree in great detail before we were served. It fascinated me, nonetheless. We had cocktails in the lobby/bar area before our reservation. read more

Had lunch at Dinner. The name is very opportunistic, like a bad first joke to break the ice with a stranger. Despite being in the Mandarin Oriental, the furnishings and ambiance were pleasant and not pretentious. I had the Roast Bonemarrow - solid high-end fare, very savory. Meat Fruit - order it, or at least get one for the table to share. And if you're into foie gras pates, do order one for yourself as well. :) The Tipsy Cake doesn't look impressive when you first see it at that table next to yours, but don't be fooled - it's delicious, and the pineapple-sweet warm softness of it will fill you up and have you craving for more. Be sure to order it early, and order en masse, because it takes quite a while for them to make it. Brown Bread Ice Cream and Quaking Pudding were also very tasty - if you like brown sugar or caramel tastes, these would suit you well. And the Quaking Pudding does indeed quake quite threateningly! All the excuse to quickly slurp it up. :) I would come again. read more

Terrific restaurant, and I shall be going back there (though maybe when there is enough new stuff on the menu). We snagged a last minute table for 4 on a Friday night and after quite a few exceptional tasting menus recently I was looking forward to a more standard 3 course dinner. The 3 courses were generous, gorgeous, brilliantly executed and generally just awesome. I got the salamugundy, pigeon and tipsy cake, which I would highly recommend, but my decision were heavily swayed by the fact my girlfriend got the meat fruit and the steak, otherwise I probably would have got those two. The tipsy cake was out of this world amazing and the meat fruit was the best foie gras I've ever had (plus amazing bread). I'd definitely recommend getting those two courses, or at least making someone on your table get them and taking some of their's! The main courses were a bit more difficult to choose between but the steak and the reduced sauce it comes with were perfect and is the best steak I've ever had, and the pigeon was more delicate than I've had before and was a bit more like quail texture than usual, but still tasted amazing. We finished things off by splitting some liquid nitrogen ice creams and a little ganache with coffee. Overall, I had high expectations and it smashed them out of the park. It wasn't really that expensive either really, it was about £100 a head for 3 courses, plus wine, a cocktail each, ice cream, and coffee - I know I've spent more on much less! Save. Go. Enjoy! read more

Love the place! My boyfriend and I went here for his 30th birthday and we were amazed by it. The sommeliere presented the wines in the best way and the pairings were great. The waitresses were chatty. I would recommend the tipsy cake, it was divine. If it hadn't been such a nice restaurant I would've licked the bowl! read more

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We went here for my birthday. It was lovely brilliant service, lovely food, relaxed atmosphere. very nice place. look forward to going back. The pineapple brioche was amazing. read more

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A spectacular restaurant. The grand dining room is arranged in homage to the bustling kitchen lined with glass so that everybody can watch 'where the magic happens'. The centrepiece of the kitchen is the large grill where the pineapples for the 'Tipsy Cake' dessert are being roasted. Incidentally the Tipsy Cake dessert is an absolute must. The waiting staff were helpful and able to suggest a number of vegetarian versions of dishes that weren't necessarily on the menu. The food was dynamic and intriguing and packed full of interesting flavour combinations. The wine list was extensive. The whole meal was topped off with ice cream that is made by your table using typical Heston Blumenthal theatrics and liquid nitrogen. A great experience! read more

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Dining at Heston Blumenthal's restaurant would make those that ridicule british cuisine ashamed. The service and the food are impeccable. We all had a few questions regarding the entrees, our server explained in detail how our food would be prepared. The roasted pork belly was succulent. For my entree I has the fillet of beef and pigeon. I never thought I would eat pigeon but the head of our UK operations talked me into it and it was delicious. If I ever get another work related trip to the UK I would without a shadow of a doubt dine at DHB once more. read more

Meat fruit! I was traveling to London on a business trip and researching good restaurants to eat at. I was a bit hesitant to make the booking at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal because their 72 hour cancelation fee was 50 pounds per person. Yikes! However, I saw that the 6:30 pm reservation was the only one available for the next 1.5 months, so I knew I had to jump on it. My colleague and I showed up about 20 minutes early and were escorted to our table by the window. Since it was summer in London and the sun doesn't set until 9:30 pm, we had a nice view of Hyde Park for the entire meal. We ordered the meat fruit and octopus appetizers to share, and I ordered the duck entree and my colleague ordered the pork chop. All of the dishes had beautiful presentation and were perfectly executed. When the meat fruit came, I was so in awe at how much it looked like an orange that I wanted to poke it with my finger just to make sure it wasn't an orange. For dessert, we ordered the tipsy cake to share. They kept mentioning a spit-roasted pineapple so I expected a full pineapple (and there was a photo of a pineapple behind the reception area), but it was just a little slice. We also saw the ice cream trolley, but sadly I was too full to eat another dessert. I liked how their portions were reasonably sized so one person could easily consume both an appetizer and an entree. They also had great service and were very attentive without being too overbearing. Definitely coming back next time I'm in London! read more

A dinner out in London on our multi-part trip around the UK, we were very excited to eat at Heston Blumenthal's flagship restaurant in the Mandarin hotel in London. We were particularly excited due to the historical creative roots that he derived the menu from. The restaurant guests were primarily a mix of romantic couples, business associates, and a smattering of vastly under-dressed tourist families. The staff were at first worryingly young for such a highly praised eatery, but we found them to be delightfully professional, knowledgeable, and charismatic throughout the meal. The food was fantastic, the oxtail and rice was delightful, the cocktails from Mandarin's bar also great. A great standout dish was the mashed potatoes, so buttery and creamy they have ruined our expectations of mashed potatoes forever. Our only complaint was the kitchen's 'extra' treat of some pudding and biscotti that was too eerily similar to a Jell-O Pudding Cup. In hindsight this was the only restaurant on our UK trip that were trending with top places in the US, whereas fine-dining in the other parts of the UK were still smearing pastes on your plate or serving sorbets, Blumenthal was embracing the quality and energy that make it stand out in a sea of obsolesce. And although it doesn't have the pomp of a 13 course meal at Eleven Madison Park or the inventiveness of the now-defunct WD50's molecular gastronomic concoctions , it does deliver on dishes that shine fantastically on their own. Overall, the highlight of our London trip, amazing food, great staff, and fantastic value. Eat well, drink the Mandarin cocktails (forgo the wine), and enjoy possibly the best restaurant in the British Empire. read more

This place is pretty awesome. The space is gorgeous. Not ostentatious but very elegant and modern with Hyde Park in the background. I loved walking by the wine collection protected by glass. The meat fruit is really exceptional--what everyone raves about is true. The pork chop was exceptional, the cod was lovely, and I loved my cucumber and lobster soup. Great desserts (although we didn't do tipsy cake. Very good wines. Just an elegant, refined, delicious Dinner. Maybe not two Michellin stars--one is enough. read more

We came here for lunch with a party of 5 and basically were able to share most things on the menu. They discouraged doing multiple appetizers (instead of the standard appetizer, main, dessert format), but in the end, we made it work out. They have a 3 course lunch menu for £40, but I don't think you get the proper experience with this, so we went a la carte. On the menu, you can see the origins of each of the dishes (year, source), and it's crazy to me that a recipe from the 13th century can be so relevant to modern tastes. I like food history, so exploring the menu here was a lot of fun for me. Starters: 1. Meat fruit: chicken liver parfait in an orange exterior to make it look like a perfectly shaped tangerine. It's served on a beautiful dark wood board with grilled bread. The liver itself was rich and savory, and the grilling of the bread helped with texture 2. Rice and flesh: saffron rice that's very yellow, nicely al dente, with calf tails, which had a good braised beef flavor 3. Salagamundy: chicken oysters, salsify (love this), bone marrow, and a horseradish cream. This dish had a lot going on and was very unique 4. Savoury porridge: the frog legs are fried, and the porridge itself was the highlight for me - it's bright green, garlicky, slightly acidic, and very satisfying 5. Roast scallops: there were actually lots of greens on this dish, which I appreciated (roasted cucumber, broccolini), and the sauce was a cucumber ketchup Mains: 1. Roast Iberico pork chop: perfectly cooked ("to its natural color." It was super tender but rich in flavor, and it came wth a ham hock and then chicharrones, which made it a very rounded out pork dish. The jus was so flavorful. 2. Chicken cooked with lettuces: it's probably one of the best chicken breasts I've had. It's been brined and then slow cooked so that it's ridiculously tender. The skin is crisped outside and almost like it was de-fatted. The lettuces were ok, but the charred onion emulsion and chicken juices were very rich in flavor, and I soaked up every last bit of the sauce Sides: 1. Fries: more like American fries 2. Triple cooked chips: rectangles of fried goodness. These were so well seasoned and so crisp and battery outside but not dry at all inside. These are some of the best fries I've had Note: the potatoes come with a house mushroom ketchup, which is pretty amazing (even though the chips were great on their own) Desserts: 1. Tipsy cake: order this ahead. Think of a boozy brioche sort of bread pudding in a cast iron pot with spit roast pineapple on the side. It's enough for 2 people to share, but I wouldn't split it with more than that. If only all bread pudding tasted like this.. 2. Brown bread ice cream: the ice cream itself wasn't as strong as I expected, and the salted butter caramel kind of dominated. I thought this was just ok 3. Liquid nitrogen ice cream: we saw the cart go by and added this on. It's definitely a showy dish where they wheel the cart over and hand churn liquid nitrogen vanilla ice cream for you. The cone is super thin and light, and the ice cream is rolled in your choice of toppings (I had apple pop rocks, freeze dried raspberries, and chocolate bits). They finished us up with chocolate pudding and caraway biscuits. The biscuits are like shortbread, and the pudding is so smooth. The two go very well together. We were initially a bit put off by their discouragement of how we were trying to order, but all of the food was spot on in terms of execution and highlighting traditional / historic British food. We had a very a nice, longer leisurely lunch overlooking Hyde Park on a nice fall day. Reservations were made on Open Table. Even though it's a good value, I'm so glad we did not get the 3 course set lunch. read more

Summary: Highly Recommended / Special Occasion Because the food is exquisitely near perfect, decor is fabulous, and service is exceptional, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Dinner by Heston Blumenthal at the Mandarin Oriental for a special occasion. A bit pricey (£30 - £40 for a main; £15 - £20 for a starter) and thus less of a value than somewhere like Avenue or Vivat Bachhus, it still is a much better experience for the money than Galvin La Chapelle. And you will only spend a bit less around the corner at Buddha Bar, an overpriced, overly trendy, good but not great food, disappointment. I would be more than happy to go to "Dinner" again, with friends or colleagues, and especially to celebrate a special occasion or a visitor from the States. You will love it, I'm certain. Let me know what you think! full review is available at blogDOTalswhartonDOTcom http://blog.alswharton.com/2013/01/01/foodie-dinner-heston-blumenthal/ read more

I don't like to give 5 stars without trying more of the menu, so I'll give 4 -- but my meal deserved 5 stars. Don't think twice. Just book a table. Great ambience, amazing food. Tips: Amazing and unique menu items... 1) The meat fruit - Some of the best fois gras delivered in a unique presentation inside what at first appears to be an orange, but is really a orange flavored film/gelatin of some sort. It's delicious and amazing. 2) The Tipsy cake - hard to describe. Just get it. You will not be disappointed! The main courses were also very well done. I had the scallops and my wife had a ribeye steak with mushroom ketchup and tripple fried chips. Both were prepared extremely nicely and were delicious. So glad we made it here! read more

Top notch, amazing dining experience. Food and service are exceptional. Believe the reviews, the meat fruit and tipsy cake are a must. read more

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Highly recommend this place, for the combination of great food and reasonable prices, it's one of the best deals I've had for a 2-star Michelin restaurant. The atmosphere was one of the liveliest I've seen for a restaurant of this caliber. Bordering on rowdy. But it wasn't obnoxious at all, if anything it added to the fun. We ordered several dishes (sadly, I don't recall any of them that were mind-blowingly special, but I do remember all of them were amazing in taste and texture). The ice cream truck is a spectacle to behold, and I'd recommend getting some of the home-made ice cream from this truck, which they make right at your table. I also loved their selection of teas from around the world, including Fujian province, Iran, and various parts of Japan. If you're in London go. You won't regret it. read more

I had high expectations for this restaurant. The evening we spent here did not disappoint. The service was just as you would expect: perfect. The waitress asked us if we had any questions about the dishes. We gave her a few tricky questions about ingredients, but this just demonstrated how knowledgeable she was about the whole menu. I learnt that salsify is kind of like a parsnip. There were many dishes which I wanted to try, so I took longer than usual to make up my mind. I settled on Salamugundy for the starter. This is a dish of chicken oysters, salsify (!), marrow bone and horseradish cream. My wife had the roast marrowbone (with snails). These were both very nice, but not up to the perfect standard I had set in my mind. For the main, I had the Beef Royale (special - not on the menu) which was piece of ribeye which had been cooked for 48 hours, but was still pink and tender. You could see the marbling of fat, which gave it such a good flavour. I took my time with this because each bit was something to savour. My wife chose the Hereford Ribeye, which came with triple-cooked chips and mushroom ketchup. She was also very pleased with her meal. My wife had ordered the tipsy cake right at the start, as it takes longer to prepare than the other desserts. I had some extra time to consider my choice for desert and I opted for the chocolate bar. Both of these were amazing. The chocolate bar started with a biscuit base, then a layer of passionfruit jam topped with rich, dark chocolate. It had a quinelle of ginger ice cream on the side. I was lucky to share some of the tipsy cake: kind of a brioche pudding with a creamy sauce (a hint of alcohol) and caramelised roasted pineapple on the side. So, so very nice and I could have happily eaten two of them by myself. We were given an additional small dessert of chocolate ganache infused with earl grey tea and a biscuit. A nice surprise indeed. We had mentioned that we may get cocktails afterwards and the waiter later offered to reserve a table for us at the bar. I was impressed by this because it showed that he had remembered and was a good personal touch. As it happened, we were satisfied enough after our desserts and decided to head home. read more

In 2010, news of a London opening by Heston was greeted with enthusiasm and plenty waited with bated breath for the actual date. The date was finally announced for 31st January and there was a flurry of emails and tweets during the week before reservation lines opened. You'll have to be hibernating under a rock not to notice what was happening. Barely a few minutes into the day reservations opened and all I could see was a steady stream of tweets with people announcing their successful reservations and echoes of others bemoaning if the system crashed. At 11.30am was when I finally decided to send an email to friends to see if anyone was interested. To my surprise, there was quick action from an otherwise usually laid back group my friends are and in a blink of an eye, I found myself with a lunch booking. On a rainy Sunday afternoon, I found myself walking up the stairs of the Mandarin Oriental and into Dinner by Heston. I have to say that it's not exactly visible as there were no prominent signs and not surprising to see some lost souls wandering around. The first thing we tried was the meat fruit. his has been raved and described about by so many that it could stretch as long as to the moon and back. It certainly deserves all the accolades and gushes of compliments. The most beautiful light creamy texture possible, I have never had chicken liver parfait tasted this mind blowingly good. Being served with the aesthetic of a mandarin could only add to its uniqueness. read more

Loved the place. Not as good as the fat duck. But Heston has done his usual magic. The concept of recreating historical recipes is awesome. Wish the servers explained the historical context a bit more. Stick to the appetizers and the desserts and cocktails. In other words you can easily skip the mains. read more