Dinner by Heston Blumenthal is a beautiful restaurant overlooking the park. Although it was cloudy and rainy out, the large windows overlooking the park added just the right touch to the cozy ambiance. Service was warm and friendly.....and impeccable until ice was poured all over me and the table. They were very apologetic and even offered us complimentary ice cream cones from the cart. Meat fruit = Amazing! This is a must try and ideally should be shared as it is quite rich and creamy. No question that it looks exactly like a mandarin orange. If only they made the leaves edible as well! The bone in rib was cooked just right. I was a bit concerned when they recommended medium but the meat was perfectly cooked and well seasoned. Tipsy Cake- I did not know what to expect with this dessert and I am not a huge fan of alcohol cakes. I was pleasantly surprised by the light flavors and pull-apart pillows of goodness. The pineapple was quite scrumptious as well. If you haven't had enough sweets, go for the ice cream cart which is off menu. We enjoy a good show so of course made-to-order liquid nitrogen ice cream is a delight to the eyes. Meat Fruit (c.1500)Mandarin, chicken liver & foie gras parfait, grilled bread Broth of Lamb (c.1730)Slow cooked hen's egg, celery, radish, turnip & veal sweetbreads Bone in Rib of Hereford Prime for 2 (c.1830)Mushroom ketchup & fries Runnnerbeans & shallots Tipsy Cake (c.1810)Spit roast pineapple Brown Bread Ice Cream (c.1830)Salted butter caramel, pear & malted yeast syrup read more

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Not quite sure how Dinner has two Michelin stars. To my thinking, a Michelin star rating should be indicative of not just excellent food, but also of excellent service and elevated atmosphere. The food, service and atmosphere were good, but they were not exemplary. The first issue was that our servers, although very nice, were more often than not rather difficult to understand, due to quite heavy accents of unknown origins. This made grasping the rather silly and unnecessary tarot card presentation at the meal's start somewhat tricky. We opted for "adventurer", which means "bring the food and we'll eat it, no lengthy explanations." Not sure what the other three options were. The food itself was fine. But at no point during the meal did I ever think "OMG this is amazing! I've never tasted anything quite like it! I would come back and just order a massive dish of that!" The flavors were well executed, but not very unique. Presentation was competent, but on the basic side. With the exception of the meat fruit, no one dish stood out as unforgettable, unlike multiple dishes I've had at places like Blue Hill in NYC or Chicago's Alinea. I don't need dinner to be an Andrew Lloyd Weber production, but the steak medallion we were served at Dinner, while nicely cooked and tasty, sat lonely on a bare plate, and was served warmish, not hot. While the meat fruit was excellent, it came with a large slab of bread, as did the "truffle". That would have been fine, but these were the very first course, served immediately after the bread service that we ate while waiting for the first course. Had we known there'd be so much bread, we might have passed on the bread course. The restaurant itself was a mixture of opulent oddity and uninspired. A private dining area was quite inviting, as was the chef's table. But the rest of the place, while comfortable, wasn't transportive or anything I'd call luxurious, unlike many other Michelin star places we've been. The bar was interesting looking, but rather dead for a Friday night, and the bottles were behind some sort of odd glass cage, so you couldn't easily browse the selection for inspiration. Overall, the space somehow just lacked the magic of places like Daniel or Le Bernardin. The worst aspect of dinner at Dinner was the duration. and the lag between courses. The pace started off ok, but by the last 3 dishes, we were waiting 15-20 minutes between servings, while food came rushing out all around us. By the end of the meal, all the other diners around us, who'd arrived around the same time as us or later, had left. The entire meal clocked in at nearly 2.5 hours. All in all, a decent meal that was excessively long, in a comfortable but underwhelming environment. No need to return. read more

Incredible, incredible experience As expected, my first encounter with a Heston restaurant didn't disappoint. I'm a fan of Ashley Palmer Watts too, having seen him on Masterchef Oz a number of times, so I was very excited to secure a table last minute. Drinks: I wasn't drinking as I had to play squash when I got home, so I tried both of their non alcoholic grape juices - first the merlot and then the Sauvignon blanc. The merlot was my favourite of the two, although they tasted fairly similar - sweet and delicious. Certainly an adequate replacement for the alcoholic versions, albeit not as satisfying! The wine menu was extensive (as was the 'cellar', which is a couple of glass boxes near the entrance) and there were a few decent beers I noticed too, so I'd have no hesitation in saying this is a good drinks spot. Food: Bread course A crusty bread made with British rye. Nutty and savoury, with deliciously creamy salted butter. It was nice. Not the best bread course I've ever had. Meat fruit Absolutely lives up to the hype! The surprise is real, even though you know what's coming. Tonnes of umami flavour, it's the silkiest and smoothest parfait you'll ever have. The savoury is expertly offset by a little sweetness in the jelly, which also adds an interesting texture. The sourdough is perfectly grilled and a stonking compliment to the main event. Hereford ribeye with bone marrow, triple cooked chips, mushroom ketchup and extra beef stock Steak - absolutely perfect medium rare (as you'd hope for at £48!) but still. The crust that you hope for on a top notch steak was present and correct - someone in the kitchen knows how to cook beef! As I always find at ultra high end resatauranrs, there's a certain je ne sais quoi - I think it might be the stock And the stock!! Thank the good lord above that they brought an extra helping out - I absolutely smothered everything in it. Ridiculously good. Umami in abundance. And the mushroom ketchup was superb too - rich and full of flavour, and with the little bit of historical knowledge I gained about the origins of ketchup (catsup) I got an education to boot. Triple cooked chips were a little underwhelming though I'm afraid. As these are a Heston creation, I had high expectations - maybe I'd bigged them up in my head too much. Not to say they weren't good, but ultimately they were crispy chips. On reflection I wish I'd have gone for something a bit more adventurous than the steak, as delicious as it was, as there were far more interesting sounding things on the menu and I don't normally go for a steak, unless it's a speciality. Oh well, an excuse to come back I guess... I decided against pud as First Direct had already left me 3 missed calls. And I was stuffed tbh. Atmosphere - not as stuffy as you'd perhaps expect. Quiet. Attentive but not intrusive. Food came out at a good pace - not too quick. Staff were all super friendly and willing to discuss the story behind each dish, which of course there always is with Heston! I had a beautiful view of Hyde Park too which helped. It's not cheap (in other breaking news, a man landed on the moon...) but it's a culinary experience the likes of which you'll not likely encounter anywhere else (apart from Heston's other places obvs). Well worth a visit and a splurge! read more

This was a truly special meal! The food was literally the best I've ever had, which gives it the stars. The service was also very good, even if it wasn't quite perfect. I'd say the only thing that lets down the experience at all is that you do feel like you're in a hotel restaurant, which is kind of strange - there's just not the most special atmosphere. Bread was brought promptly. I didn't like it though - it was a strong brown sourdough, I think, and not served warm We shared a meat fruit to start, and ordered extra toast. The extra toast doesn't come out straight away - in hindsight they're doing this on purpose, so there's not toast sitting there going cold. Even the people that I saw getting this starter just on their own and not to share all ordered extra toast. The paté was a special one for Christmas (we went on Christmas Eve) so was a plum instead of the normal appearance. But holy moly it was delicious. Even my non-pate eating husband was fighting me for it. For my main I went for the venison - and it was a great choice. Not gamey, tender and lovely. The extra sauce served on the side in a little jug wasn't to my taste, but that's just preference. And we had of course pre-ordered the tipsy cake to share. Oh my goodness. It was perfection. It's not cheap. 2 non-alcoholic cocktails, tap water, and 2 hot chocolates, along with 1 main, 1 dessert and 2 mains, ran us £200. So it's not something we can do often but it was really delicious and I hope we can go back one day! read more

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Incredible dining experience. Prepare to be wowed by the attentive service, innovative dishes, incredible flavors and overall fantastic dining experience. The ambiance is classy but not over the top, charming but not too sweet, modern but not perfectly symmetrical. I thought it strikes a balance between elegance and sophistication that really appealed to me. Onto the important bits: Wine recommendations are on point. Meat fruit plate is a gorgeous presentation of chicken liver; taste wise it was just fantastic. It's served with a thick piece of buttered & grilled toast. If you eat up your toast and still have pate left over, the attentive servers will already have started toasting up your next piece of bread to bring to you before you ask for it. The venison is presented beautifully and cooked to perfection, as was the ribeye. Both meats come with a small serving of sauces that are a perfect accompaniment to the meats. We finished up dinner with a tipsy toast -- a brioche bread that is cooked for an hour in a delicious concoction including brandy and a bunch of other delicious things. Absolutely delectable. I can't wait to return to this place on my next trip to London. read more

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Dinner took 5 hours to get through all of the courses. Could've passed on all of the fish courses. Not sure why they insisted on presenting every course to each diner at the same time. Food was not worth the wait or pageantry. read more

This restaurant comes near to a perfect restaurant experience. Service begins with somewhat hidden podium where the hostess greets confused guests as they try to figure out if going straight up the stairs is the right way. You are then escorted into a beautiful bar area and finally to a dining room that is spacious, beautifully designed and hosts a fancy but non-intrusive glass wall by the kitchen. I started this food journey with their famous whole-lotta-facebook-shared iconic meat fruit, which is this cute mandarin-looking chicken liver with crispy garlic bread. I can definitely eat 4 of these without much effort, and the presentation is naturally outstanding. My main - the pork chop, was simply good and perfectly cooked. Granted, it does not come with any amazing or surprising bells and whistles, but it serves its purpose and is quite filling. Lastly, after the experience that far, I had to sample some desserts. There were two that stood out, one for its meat fruit-like exquisite presentation (the chocolate egg), and another for its traditional British tribute (the tipsy cake). The egg was absolutely gorgeous, with every fine detail you would expect. I was not a huge fan of the citrusy yolk, but I also recognize that this is just a taste preference, rather than a quality issue. And then, there was the tipsy cake that, without a doubt, stole the prize in the latter portion of the meal. It was sweet, fluffy and flaky, not too eggy, delicious, not soggy at all. It was a perfect blend of all great bread pudding ideas, and implemented equally well. read more

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Ironically I decided to have lunch at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, mostly because I found it to be a much better value compared to dinner for essentially the same thing. They do a 3 course lunch tasting menu for about £50 that they are very flexible on. They will let you swap out or upgrade almost any item you want. The staff here is extremely profession, the epitome of fine dining, minus any bit of being pretentious. The menu is designed from historical recipes and it shows the year or time period the recipe was first created in. It's like time traveling through culinary history. The ambiance here is excellent, perfect for a romantic dinner or a business lunch with colleagues you are trying to impress. The cocktail program is pretty good but I was more impressed with the food. The wait staff was super professional without being pretentious. As for the food... Meat Fruit - This Foie Gras dish is one of their best known items and it is not only delicious but it is like a work of art. It is slightly sweet and very savory. I would recommend this to any fan of Foie. Iberico Pork - Perfectly cooked and plated. Very high quality meat. Not much else to say other than I really enjoyed it. Tipsy Cake - Another item they are famous for. They slow roast the pineapples for 5 hours, the cake is perfectly moist, and the vanilla sauce at the bottom is to die for. Not as visually stunning as their other items but it might be the best tasting. read more

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So sad that this restaurant closed. This is honestly one of the best restaurants in London! Service and food was top notch! Their meat fruit is absolutely genius and I felt like I died and went to heaven when I tried their tipsy cake! I had their 3 course lunch and price was very reasonable. I wish they will re-open soon! read more

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Wow, wow, wow. The food here is just amazing and the service is also exceptional. This starts from the person who greets you at the door, to every other person you'll interact with, even while walking to the restroom!. Everyone was incredibly polite and personable. Also, I would say this is one of the best meals I've ever had. I've been to other Michelin star restaurants and wasn't that impressed In fact, I usually trust Yelp much more than Michelin but this was my first 2 star Michelin restaurant and it didn't disappoint. The food was outstanding and the service was also perfect. Apparently Heston Blumenthal has 3 other restaurants in London, and one of the others is a 3 star Michelin restaurant (Fat Duck). I can only imagine what that tastes like. We'll definitely try and get a reservation there the next time we visit London. I can't recommend this restaurant enough, but be warned that you'll need to make reservations well in advance. read more

Oh no. Really? 3? How we looked forward to this meal - getting a reservation here was one of the main reasons we chose to visit London for a very special weekend. Alas, disappointing main courses, iffy sommelier recommendations and not so special service really were a letdown. First, the meat fruit and the rice and flesh really are exquisite. Do get them both. They will blow you away. Main courses were a hard choice for us: with 3 versions of the same dish (the steak with mushroom gravy), we felt compelled to try it, but given the description of our server of the iberico pork chop (succulent, juicy, well-marbled) and duck breast (unique, pickled components, brightness), we felt we were making a solid decision on the mains. Unfortunately, both were overcooked (they were advertised as being served pink - the duck was brown through and through and the pork chop solid white) and neither really had anything particularly interesting to offer. The duck was fine, the pork chop was dry and totally devoid of any flavor. The description of gloriously piquant flavors for the one and deep smoky porkiness on the other were clearly goals rather than actual delivery. They just didn't live up to our expectations at all. One final indignity on the mains: we ordered a side of the thrice cooked chips, and they were served in the same tiny cup as when you order the steak and they are meant to serve as a component. For 6.50, I expected that they would be a larger portion. There were a sum total of about 12 chips in there - they were very good, but not a reasonable portion for an additional side. The tipsy cake was indeed very good. Do order it. The cocktail menu was mind boggling but also extremely expensive - the priciest we've seen in London. They were, however, very good drinks. Sommelier recommendations on the wine did not live up to their descriptions - I wish we had gone with our own direction. We also had to ask repeatedly for service throughout the meal - we waited endlessly while the sommelier chatted up a nearby table, finally asked to see the wine list elsewhere, and apparently they only have one list to share in the entire section! Very odd. We were never checked on by our server, and actually had to flag her down to share our disappointment with the cooking on the main dish. Also, a minor point, but we asked for tap water and after our first few glasses, we were asked if we wanted to open "another bottle". We said that we had asked for tap, which was fine with us. When we reviewed the bill, they had charged us for a bottle of water despite our initial request (and despite the fact that the "bottled" water was served from the same jug as the tap we later received). Finally, I get the theme of the old cookery, but that doesn't mean that the menu should stay stagnant from here to eternity. I think it needs a little sprucing up...perhaps Heston needs to make a return visit from Oz to retool the menu, as it seems like recent reviews have been less favorable. Oh well. If you want a special meal in London, go to the Ledbury or the Clove Club. If you do wish to come here, order 2 first courses each and the dessert. Skip the mains. You'll be happy you did. And lower your expectations about service - whomever is running the front of the house clearly has other ideas. read more

Omg one of the best meals we've had! The meat fruit was definitely a must and was so good. The service here is on par. We both ordered fish for our entrees. Quantity and quality was 10/10. Both came with a delicious sauce. For dessert, we ordered the tipsy cake. My husband was a huge fan. You can also order ice cream which they will make at table side. There are pictures on yelp. Worth your time and money! Located in the Mandarin Hotel. Transit would be the way to go. FYI, on the back of each menu holder is a fun historical food tidbit! read more

My daughter recommended this used-to-be Michelin two star restaurant during our London stay. Meat Fruit looked beautiful and tasted nice and smooth, I can't believe it is from ancient receipts back to 13-15 centuries. Dressed Snails was not hard to chew. Roasted Quail was tender and tasty. Everything was perfect. Sometimes with little imagination, taste of history can really be realized, feeling like going through time tunnel, imagine how oneself is enjoying the same dish. it's unique experience. Food presentation was good and quality was excellent. read more

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Catching up on reviews. Went for lunch in February; my last trip abroad before COVID lockdowns. Absolutely fantastic. I hadn't planned to go, but after a bad experience at Ledbury the night before, I needed an amazing meal before heading home. This place nailed it. Meat fruit - phenomenal. Service - phenomenal. Wines - phenomenal. Stunning location within the Mandarin Oriental. Will definitely be back for dinner. read more

We made reservations to come eat here for our last night in London. It is a Michelin star restaurant and conveniently nearby where we were staying. We arrived by Uber and right away the people working in front of the hotel opened the doors for us. Upon entering, the restaurant is up the stairs straights ahead and down the left hallway. We gave the hostess our name and we were taken to our seats immediately. We sat next to the station where new dishes, utensils, bills were stationed, which was a bit distracting during dinner. There was a person for different roles at the restaurant, such as busser, food deliverer, person to deals with the order, person who gets the bill ready, etc. We started with still water and a glass of wine each around (15£ each). We shared complimentary bread, an appetizer, entree (meant for two), a dessert: - Bread and butter (complimentary): warm and deliciously made bread with homemade butter. - Earl Grey Tea Cured Salmon (22£): we were intrigued with the earl grey flavor so we wanted to try. The salmon was lightly flavored, but couldn't taste the earl grey portion, which was unfortunate. However, it was still a delicious dish. - Bone in Rib of Hereford Prime for 2 ($98): this was a huge piece and left us super full between two. I appreciated that they sliced the pieces for us, too. The mushroom ketchup was surprisingly good for someone that doesn't like mushrooms. It went well with the meat and tripled-cooked chips. The other darker sauce that's more watery didn't have much flavor, i would even say it's a bit bland so i didn't really add or take away from this dish. The meat was perfectly charcoaled on the outside and crispy, with the medium rare done well. - Tipsy Cake (18.5£): I was surprised i didn't taste the alcohol in this until the very last piece, which meant i liked it hah. The cake was soft and a good amount of sweet in the sauce it soaked in. The cooked pineapple also helped balanced the sweet of the cake when eaten together. Would recommend ordering. I also saw that if you ordered ice cream, they bring the ice cream machine out to make for you. We also got a sweet dessert with gold chocolate bits on top of a tart complimentary for my friend's birthday; which was sweet of them. Service was fast and attentive. Would recommend someone to try here as the price isn't too pricey for Michelin . We spent around 200£ between two people. read more

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Came here to celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary and I'm glad we did. The food was excellent, the cocktails were great, and I was really happy when we were congratulated on our anniversary and also had a "Happy 5th Anniversary" written on the dessert plates. Standout dishes were the meat fruit, the pork chop, and the tipsy cake. All very, very good. While the staff was nice, they did seem a bit sales-like when it came to ordering food. Also the restaurant got pretty noisy so I had a hard time hearing the staff. read more

Set inside the Edwardian-styled Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal immerses you into the sleek and sophisticated world of power dining. This is not an intimate two Michelin star affair, where you can luxuriate in a romantic candlelit dinner. This is a stylish corporate affair in a high-ceilinged room bathed in sunlight where you go to see and be seen. Ironically, I think Dinner might be a better place for lunch because the huge windows affords such attractive views of Hyde Park. The question then remains whether you can actually afford Dinner. Scanning the room, the restaurant seemed filled with well-heeled financiers, special-occasion diners, and suave older men spoiling their much-younger significant others. The cuisine at Dinner is decidedly modern British. Blumenthal pays homage to historic British gastronomy, dating all the way back to the 13th century, and reinvents them using modern techniques and preparations. The signature starter is the Meat Fruit (£18.50), and it's as playful as it is delicious. It looks exactly like an orange, but once you pierce its gelatinous "peel" you find that it's filled with a creamy chicken liver parfait. You will no doubt wonder how it was fabricated, and you will probably examine it the whole time you are eating it. But it's a wonderful dish, one that stimulates the mind as much as it does the palate. The beautifully-composed Lobster & Cucumber Soup (£25) is another delightful starter -- chilled lobster salad and smoked onion sitting on a cold rock samphire & sorrel soup. The flavors were clean and delicate, and the lobster was sweet and very fresh. For our main course, we ordered the Roast Iberico Pork Chop (£40) -- with pointy cabbage, onions & Robert sauce -- and the Powdered Duck Breast (£36) -- with smoked confit fennel, smoked beetroot, and umbles. The pork chop was the most rustic dish of our meal; it was thick, meaty, and smoky, and finished off with a drizzle of rich pork au jus. The duck was probably the most perfectly-cooked piece of duck I have ever had. It was incredibly moist and tender with a flawlessly crispy skin. And the fennel and beet accentuated the earthiness of the dish. The signature dessert here is the Tipsy Cake (£14.50), and it's a nice way to end the meal. It's a brioche baked in a sweet liqueur, then served with spit-roasted pineapple. The pineapple was more tart than sweet, but it provided a nice counterbalance to the cake. The only thing that would have made it better is a scoop of ice cream. If I had to fault my dining experience, it would be for this: nothing at Dinner was spontaneous. Everything, from the food to the service, seemed completely rehearsed. From the beginning to the end, everything was polished and flawlessly executed ... almost to a fault. It would have been nice, for example, had our server not been so formal with us. But even though I didn't find Dinner by Heston Blumenthal the warmest and most hospitable place, my dinner by Heston Blumenthal was nonetheless very impressive. 4 1/2 stars read more

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Go here! And Make sure you book in advance. Fantastic setting and it's lots of fun! Whilst eating check out the ice cream trolly with Home made ice cream being churned in a kitchen aid and liquid nitrogen puffing out as you dine! Go hungry and get all 3 courses.. and wine! The Bone in Rib of Hereford Prime for 2 (c.1830) was immense aswell as the Meat Fruit (chicken liver pate that looks like a clementine!) to start and the desserts.. well whatever you order you won't go wrong but the Tipsy Cake is amazing, but you need to order it at the start as it takes time to make read more

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We went here for our wedding anniversary and where not dissapointed. The restaurant is located inside the gorgeous and luxurious Mandarin Oriental hotel Hyde Park. Its the perfect setting for a 2 star Michelin restaurant and the ambiance is classy without beeing overbearing. The service staff (and yes there are many) makes you feel right at home. I hade the very famous "Meat fruit" as a starter wich for the few that doesnt know is a chicken liver parfait dressed up to look like a mandarine. Served with a bit of toasted bread it was amazing with a creamy and smooth texture like no other parfait i have had before. The great balancing act with the fatty parfait against the acidity of the "mandarine shell" was perfectly excecuted. The filé of Aberdeen Angus with mushroom ketchup and triple fried chips (yes fries for the americans) was cooked to perfection that for me is medium rare. The beef was so tender i could almost slice it with the fork and the flavor was so rich it ended way too fast. The condiments was simple but refined with the subtle mushroom flavor in the in house ketchup along with fries perfected by many many previous failures in the test kitchen. Of course i had to go for the famous "Tipsy Cake" wich is a warm gooey piece of brioche soaked in liquore and cognac if i remember correct. Served with spit roasted pineapple this was the perfect ending on a great dinner experience even if im not a big dessert person. Tasted my wifes "Flesh & Rice" , "Powdered Duck Breast" and "Brown bread ice Cream" and ther where all very very tasty. Our bill without tip with a bottle of red came to 230 £ wich i find quite cheap for two Three course dinners with wine of this quality on a two star restaurant owned by one of the Worlds most famous chefs. The food is no joke either was so would recommend anyone who calls themselfs a foodie to eat at this food mecka. read more

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I had high hopes eating here as this was ranked in the top 50 restaurants not only in London, but in the world. (www.theworlds50best.com) Pair that with 2 Michelins and I was prepared for one of the best meals I would ever have in my lifetime...well after eating here I feel like I've been ripped off and would like 3-4 hrs of my life returned please. Now before I complain I'll note that I'm not some value snob - prior to visiting Dinner by Heston, I visited The Ledbury and Hedone, both in London and ranked in the top 100 world restaurants. So I am no foodie expert by any means but take this review with a grain of salt. My 1 star review won't put a dent in their Michelin stars and reputation. Pretty much everything after the meat fruit dish fell flat. The roast bone marrow was so promising from all the pics but was so under whelming. The Earl Grey tea cured salmon was a very nice opening dish but the Roasted Iberico Pork Chop was served well done. It was like a rock and almost inedible. I should have said something but I think at this point we just wanted to get out. The restaurant is more like a full blown operation- not very intimate setting - feels more like a business lunch setting and not quite what I was expecting for the #5 restaurant in the world. Pretty much by definition of a Michelin and this rating,I pretty much expect the food quality, taste, and service to be Damm near perfect. For the money I d go back to The Ledbury for a more stiff, pretentious, but great food setting or Hedone for a more casual, romantic, fine dining setting. Dinner by Heston failed on so many levels- I am trying to forget I ever came here. It's a shame bc I really wanted to try Fat Duck at some point but I guess I won't now. read more

Dinner by Heston Blumenthal - Look at this dried ass pork- what a shame at the #5 restaurant in the world. Lol joke - British Near Me - London, XGL

Wowzers Heston, I think you just whisked me away to food heaven... Having managed to secure my lunchtime table just the day before (what a coo!) I struggled to contain my excitement for 24 hours, while spending the time perusing the menu wondering how I was ever going to make a decision. We arrived at the Mandarin Oriental (London's most expensive hotel) and found our way to the restaurant at the back. We were seated at a table that looked straight into the open plan kitchen from one side and over Hyde Park from the other, what an exceptional setting. It was a battle of heart versus head in deciding whether to stick with the exceptionally well priced set lunch menu (£28 for three courses) or to go al la carte for the much more varied but ever so slightly more expensive menu. Of course, in true foodie fashion, we went off piste and went for the al la carte (well, we will probably only eat here once!). After a gin and tonic aperitif , the wine list came and we gawped at the exceptional prices. £14,000 for one bottle of wine, who does that?? The wine list does favour those with a fuller wallet but we unashamedly plumped for the only bottle of house red at £39, and it was good. Starters came - the signature dish of meat fruits for myself and the bone marrow for my dining companion. The meat fruits is presented beautifully so that it appears as a mandarin on the plate, the whole thing being edible. The flavour was delightful, rich and creamy. For main course I went for the roast turbot with cockle ketchup. This really captured the tastes and textures of the sea and was very good. I also got to try a mouthful of the Blackfoot pork chop which had fantastic flavour. We had both ordered a side of fries and asked politely if they could substitute the ordinary fries for Heston's famous triple cooked chips which they were kind enough to do. Oh my, who would have thought that an ordinary potato could taste so good! I highly recommend that you request the swap if you go. For pudding I had to go for the Tipsy cake, which I was required to pre-order at the start of the meal. Probably my entire daily calories in one dish, but as with all things immensely fattening, it tasted amazing! This dish is also served with the spit-roast pineapple that you can see cooking when you enter the restaurant. Next came the tea menu. As as bit of a tea monster, and someone who doesn't drink coffee, it was refreshing to see a menu that focused more on tea than coffee and I plumped for the silver needle white tea - subtle flavours but tasty and refreshing. This was served alongside an extra pudding - a white chocolate ganache served with a salted caramel biscuit. I have to admit that I wasn't a huge fan of this as it tasty weirdly of cheese. Now, I love cheese, but my chocolate should never taste of cheese! The service was exceptional and the whole dining experience was a delight. Yes, it was pricey but we could have done it cheaper if we had chosen to. Top marks Heston, another great success. read more

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We were so excited to finally get to eat at a Heston Blumenthal restaurant! The dining room was so beautiful, the lighting fixtures on the wall were pudding tins! So much attention to detail in almost every little aspect of our experience. The service was excellent. I sneezed twice in the middle of eating (allergies) and by my second sneeze, a waiter had appeared at my side with tissues! All the food was excellent. The one negative was the Hereford filet my partner ordered. It was really dry and tough to cut and chew. Which was really surprising considering the quality and attention to detail in every other part of our meal. I would love to go back and try more items on the menu! read more

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Still our favourite restaurant in London! Dinner by Heston takes historic recipes dating back hundreds of years and moderizies them to today's fine dining standards. The restaurant's two Michelin stars are very well deserved, as the food is creative and truly delicious. Appreciate not only the unique point of view, but also the approach, which is not overtly serious or staid. In a city where tradition and formality can still dominate fine dining, Dinner by Heston is a breath of fresh air. The wine list is serviceable, but could use some editing and additional depth in certain areas. Service has always been hospitable and friendly, certainly professional and attentive but also human. Enjoy the atmosphere, which is luxe, yet open and airy. Worth a visit! Atmosphere - Modern luxe that eschews fussy formality - there are no white table cloths. Open space with updated design and open views unto the kitchen. - Pleasant amount of activity, has a pulse without being boisterous. - Soaring ceilings and large windows with nice views unto Hyde Park. Food The menu concept is quite unique here, with each dish taking its cue from historic recipes. Though each, of course, is a fully modern dish without fuss or gimmickry. Execution is very strong, and dishes are presented with polish. In particular, we found the proteins on this visit to be perfectly prepared. We enjoyed: - Plum Meat Fruit (spiced red wine, chicken liver parfait - £23.50): Amazing creativity in presentation, the fruit gel surrounding the parfait always compliments well. An unctuous, satisfying dish. - Earl Grey Tea Cured Salmon (pickled lemon salad, gentleman's relish & sorrel - £22.00): This visit the dish seemed a bit different, with less prominent tea flavour. Nice, but may try something different next time. - Venison & Pickled Cherries (braised red cabbage gel, grilled red cabbage & pickled cherries - £48.00): A difficult protein to master, and here it's done exceptionally well. The meat was surprisingly moist and tender. A bold, flavourful choice for the colder months. Excellent! - Duck & Turnip (buttered black turnip, turnip cream, truffle & civet of duck - £46.00): Duck was also cooked perfectly; moist, with well rendered fat. Would have no hesitation to order again. - Tipsy Cake (spit roast pineapple - £18.50): A house specialty and MUST ORDER. A touch sweet from the warm custard at the bottom, but nicely offset by the roasted pineapple. A favourite! - Brown Bread Ice Cream (salted butter caramel, pear & malted yeast syrup - £17.50): Gooey sticky carmel dominates this dish, though it's not particularly sweet. This dessert is good, but not incredible. Beverage We began with a glass of the 2012 Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage Brut (£18), a great choice for by the glass consumption and quite reasonably priced. Unfortunately, the full wine list is not presented online. While the list has broad coverage across regions, it could use more depth in certain regions (including in price, producer). That being said, it's not hard to find something agreeable. With our meal, the 2013 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe 'La Crau' CdP (£139) paired quite nicely though it would have been nice to get a stronger vintage. To conclude, the tea selection is not to be missed. Personally, I quite enjoy the Silver Needle Tea (£9). Service -Affable and very attentive. -More personality than some other high end London venues, felt welcomed and warm. read more

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Wow. Food This may be the best food iveever eaten. I literally had to stop my friend from talking because the flavour was so rich I needed to concentrate on tasting it. I had the meat fruit, which was like intensely flavoursome pate. The duck was perfectly cooked. Don't both with the sides as it was all very heavy in butter and fat that there was no space. I have to say the carrots were a little too sweet and potato was so smooth it bared to resemblance to potato. The tipsy cake was like sweet fluffy broiche with a treacleesque yummness. Atmosphere It was formal but not pretentious. Open but intimate if you liked. Nothing of note. A clean nice restaurant Service. Amazing.beginning to end, explanations, politeness, friendly, incredibly apologetic when they took a while with my white tea. I came in trainers and noone cared Additional They gave me and my friend an extra Earl Grey desert because it was my birthday See photos read more

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Dinner by Heston is a spacious, comfortable restaurant with an great outlook over Hyde Park.  The menu is British in style and consists of carefully researched starters, mains and desserts referenced by their source of origin and approximate year of inspiration. Try, for example, Meat Fruit circa 1500, spiced pigeon circa 1780 and chase it down with Tipsy Cake circa 1810. Being my first experience at Dinner, I opted for the Express Lunch menu.  A decent 3.5 stars my book.  Very good, but not great for a restaurant touted to be no 5 in the world.  The Ragoo of Pigs Ears on Toast was absolutely delicious.  Melt in your mouth, rich in flavour. The slow roast pork belly was disappointing.  The layer of fat beneath the skin wasn't at all silky smooth and was quite gristly and difficult to digest. I was expecting melt in your mouth brilliance. The Shrewsbury Goose Tansy Tart was fine.  Something that you could expect to pick up from your high street bakery. That said, the table service was exceptional and was very apologetic to the wait time being entree and main course being served. A great experience overall, but nothing magical. read more

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a "Wow" meal O face. Wow. O. Wow. High expectations exceeded. Wine recommendations were fabulous. While some seemed exorbitant ($/glass), the flavors made it worth it. Service so pleasant and professional, it complemented the meal and added to the experience. Dishes were all impeccable and the flavors and textures surpassed imagination with the green porridge with frogs legs and the braised celery dishes to be the true mind blowers. Yes, it's pricey, but the attention to detail, creativity, ingredient quality, and service all made it worthwhile. I would return without hesitation. read more

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It's been a few weeks since my lunch here but I am still quite speechless. The meal I had at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal is high up there on my list of best dinning experiences. I was a bit nervous when I first arrived at the Mandarin Oriental, which completely exudes Knightsbridge pretension. But once I stepped into the actual restaurant, it was simply British elegance...an overly polite and warm staff, modern interior design, and great views of Hyde Park. I already knew it was going to be a great lunch, but the dishes delivered all the way. The restaurant's concept is to modernize historic/ancient British dishes taken from actual recipes that were found at British Museum and British Library archives. So every item on the menu had a real historical basis, and the wait staff provide a history lesson for each dish after you finish the course! There was a set lunch menu, but I opted to order a la carte. First course, seared scallops with "cucumber ketchup". This pretty much sets the standard for all scallop dishes. Deconstructed cucumber and the herb colored ketchup work well with the scallops. A distinct but surprisingly fitting coupling. Cod in Cider for main course. The cod was seared golden on the outside, flaky and butter-like in texture. The cider sauce was thick, almost like a Bechamel sauce. The smoked artichoke hearts in the dish could have easily stood out as its own side dish. (And I am normally not an artichoke fan!) After the two heavy courses, I wasn't sure about a dessert as tempting as many of them were...so my waiter suggested the nitrogen ice cream made at the table side. We've had history lessons, and now there was a show too! I also had a lemongrass tea, a very appropriate British ending a most delightful meal. In lieu of a amuse bouche at the beginning of the meal, they offered a mini chocolate mousse with biscuit at the end of the meal. A young French sommelier recommended excellent wine parings for the starter and main course. The whole waitstaff was keenly observant and they anticipated all my needs without being intrusive. Dinner at Heston Blumenthal offers the best of British dinning, and is every bit deserving of its two Michelin stars and title as 5th World's Best Restaurant. I look forward to dinning here again. read more

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I was looking very much forward to my dining experience at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal. Many have touted several mainstay menu items as "unique, must-haves" so I had to check it out for myself. I would say the food and the overall experience were solid, but not mind-blowing. All the dishes were plated and constructed perfectly, but perhaps my tastebuds are tired of "textbook" meals and yearn for the x-factor. I'm not saying that I want all of my dishes to look haute cuisine or something straight out of a science-fiction movie. I just like the flavor profile of what I eat, especially when I'm doling out big bucks, to be a bit imaginative. This is where I would take corporate clients or a sexy date to. Especially if you're trying to impress with the brand. On the other hand, this is not the place I would take my most well-travelled, self-proclaimed foodie comrades. Some tips: Try: the meat-fruit - it looks pretty and the "orange skin" introduces a nice citrus taste to a smooth pate Try: the tipsy-cake dessert (must be ordered at the start of the meal) Try: the pork tenderloin if you're a meat-lover and are looking for a substantial dish Resos: book well in advance Dress: business casual at the least read more

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This is a pretty special place, definitely worth the star from the tyre company, and because I am Australian, the prices for this level of dining are very reasonable. So, you should get online and make a booking. The standout was not necessarily the food, which was pretty good, but the service. They seemed to find the perfect balance between attentiveness and privacy. The setting is also very nice - a view over Hyde Park in Summer can't be beaten. The food was pretty good, but I was disappointed that I missed out on Heston's triple cooked chips - I understand it was something to do with the non-availability of a certain potato - but everything else was very good (and to go back to my original point, better than expected because the prices, in Australian terms, were so reasonable). The highlight, food wise, was the Meat-Fruit. Wow. So clever. And so many levels of taste. The other highlight was the Brown Bread Ice-Cream, which worked spectacularly. It tasted like... home. Back when I was 7 years old, and mum would make comforting desserts for the whole family. read more

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One of the most interesting fine dining experience I've had. I came here with a buddy of mine and started off the night with some fancy cocktails at the bar. We got: -Meat Fruit (5/5): Yea yea, you can get chicken liver pate wherever you go, but hey, it will never look like a clementine. Cutting into the facade, the meat fruit has an incredibly silky soft texture. The artisanal bread it came with is warm and chewy. A special experience! -Duck (5/5): grilled with skin and the moisture of the meat is nicely preserved. Nothing to complaint. -Goats milk cheese cake (5/5) -Ice Cream (5/5): They offer to make nitrogen infused ice cream right in front of you. A super cool experience. The toppings include popping candy---a reminiscent of childhood---on top of the freshly made ice cream. Service is impeccable. Romantic ambience. A perfect treat if you ever found yourself in London. read more

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I went here at the end of February, without really realizing what a scene it would turn out to be. I thought, "Ok, new restaurant, availability on OpenTable, why not?" I actually thought this place was amazing. But my expectations were so high once I realized who the chef was that I'm not sure whether this place met or exceeded them. You're welcome to read all of the different reviews where they tell you that the dishes at this restaurant were based on historic British recipes. And they'll also tell you that these are significantly sheeshed-up versions of classic recipes. We started out, as most do, with the meat fruit. This is a ball of liver wrapped up to look like a mandarin orange. As a person who always needs more vitamin B12 and has learned to love liver, this was fascinating and delicious. Quite a work of art. The rest of the dishes were both delicious and filling. This is not the sort of place where they bring you 12 tiny courses. You get three big courses. I think those who are expecting a Fat Duck experience will find something incredible but it's not a tasting menu. Gluten-free notes: They serve gluten-free bread! Even your meat-fruit will come out with gluten-free bread to spread it on. read more

Dinner by Heston Blumenthal - Meatfruit - British Near Me - London, XGL

What an amazing experience of delicious food and impeccable service!!! Some of the best cocktails ever!!! Friendly and attentive service followed by old world recipe done modern, every dish was killer good and something different from other high end restaurants that serves overly delicate and too precious to eat food (c'mon, I am so over that trend already) Keep up the great work Heston!!! And thanks for making our London trip special!!! read more

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Service was great and friendly! Food tastes great, but unfortunately I got she'll in my crab salad, and a bone in my fish so a bit disappointed. We ordered from the a la cater menu, but also choose their 3-course set lunch menu which was great value for money, highly recommend! View of Hyde park was nice! read more

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Absolutely tops! We did the tasting table with a very foodie friend in town from NYC and beginning to end everything was delicious, beautiful, delicate and so very English! The elevation of historical British food made the experience different compared to a lot of the other microgastronomy I've had which has largely been rooted in French, Californian or Japanese flavors. The tasting table itself, set back in front of the cold larder with a view of the hot larder was comfortable and visually stimulating. Dinner was well paced (we took the full four hours but never a dull moment) and it was wonderful to have various chefs come out and explain each part of the meal, and the sommelier did a wonderful job of selecting wines. The salmon, octopus, meat fruit and tipsycake were standouts but honestly I loved everything. If I had the ££££££ I'd bring everyone here! read more

Dinner by Heston Blumenthal - Earl grey cured salmon. - British Near Me - London, XGL

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Great restaurant. Plenty of choices from pigeon, pork, fish to steak. Ordered ribeye with medium. Please note the difference of medium here from the one in US, more pink here. The steak is quite tender. Salad as side dish adds good nutrition balance, instead of chips. The unique show is ice cream as made from special appliance. Check out the pictures. read more

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Dinner by Heston Blumenthal: Knowing of the infamous Heston Blumenthal and his edible wizardry, I desired to sample his cuisine while traveling to London. Originally, I desired to dine at The Fat Duck, but sadly, I learned that it was not due to return to Bray until the end of September 2015; we visited the UK a few weeks too soon! In any event, we decided that dining at Dinner by Heston should satisfy out gastronomic cravings. We dined in September 2015. Our experience was tepid overall. We enjoyed the food, yet we felt that aside from the iconic classics- Meat Fruit and Tipsy Cake- the food was not extraordinary. The service was also patchy and unexpected. We were abandoned throughout our meal and felt like an afterthought. While we dined at 9:45pm, the time of night should be irrelevant; the staff should be as attentive at 10:00pm as they are at six in the evening. Our water glasses were filled once initially and then never again, remaining empty throughout the meal. Upon ordering dessert, the waiter informed us that they had run out of certain options-- absolutely unacceptable for a Two Michelin Star establishment. I had such high hopes for Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, but I'm left with a sense of disappointment. See below for a more complete review. Reservations: We had a full day of activities planned in London, so I imagined 9:45 in the evening would work well with our schedule. Upon arrival, we were kept waiting and were not seated until 10:00pm. The restaurant appeared rather empty, and the wait staff seemed exhausted. Décor: The restaurant itself is inside the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. The dining room was large and open with high ceilings. The kitchen was adjacent and with near floor-to-ceiling, you could peer into the kitchen, although it was rather quiet at that time of night. Libations: We ordered a glass of unremarkable red wine to sip throughout our dinner. Bread: The rustic sourdough bread with English farmhouse butter was average. I wish they had a bread trolley or a more extensive selection. Appetizers: The 16th Century Meat Fruit was the most exquisite dish of the evening. It is Blumenthal's signature dish here, and it exceeded expectations. The foie gras was velvety and unlike any I've ever had. The staff did replace the accompanying bread- one of their only attentive acts of the evening. The late 14th Century Frumenty octopus had a nice flavor and was enjoyed. We also tried the 18th Century Salamagundy chicken oysters, and we found them to be excessively fried and salty. Entrées: The late 17th Century Powdered Duck Breast was cooked to perfection- still quite rare and tender. The accompanying fennel and spiced beetroot were also a nice touch. The duck was draped in a rather thick, chewy layer of fat, which was a bit much for me. Furthermore, dare I say that the portion was too large; this should have been an appetizer, as halfway through, I was longing for some new favors. The early 19 Century Roast Iberico Pork Chop was too well-done and very dry. Neither entrée was stunning, but the duck was the better of the two. Dessert: My disappointment culminated when attempting to order dessert. Our server informed us that they simply "ran out" of their new, popular dessert, Beekeeper's Chocolate. An esteemed two Michelin star establishment should never "run out" of something, let alone a popular dish. The disappointment was further compounded when I was told that there is a minimum order or two when requesting the infamous nitro ice cream; unacceptable once again in my eyes. The server should have made an exception, especially as he was unable to provide my first selection of the Beekeeper's! My dining companions only wanted to share my dessert selection, so we all nibbled on the famed Tipsy Cake. This dessert was truly exceptional. The hype is true, and this dessert must be ordered. Service: As a well-versed gourmand, the service we received was not even of a one Michelin star establishment. Our water glasses remained empty throughout our entire meal, never once being checked on. We felt abandoned and a bother to the staff, whom appeared more than eager to retire to their flats for the evening. Summary: Heston Blumenthal's iconic dishes certainly deserved high accolades. The Meat Fruit and Tipsy Cake were extraordinary. The device left a lot to be desired, and I am left puzzled, since this establishment has been ranked among the top ten for several years, according to San Pellegrino World's Best. My Recommendation: Go. Heston Blumenthal's iconic dishes alone would draw me back in. I hope that my rather cold experience with the staff was uncharacteristic and a fluke, which should never happen for an establishment to this caliber. If I have the opportunity again in the future, I will return. 2 stars Michelin Stars: Two (2016) San Pellegrino World's Best: #7 (2015) read more

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Absolutely amazing Not only the creative food with historic description is interesting, the theatrical way the waiter was explaining each dish was entertaining. I can't say anything was missing from food, drinks or presentation- service was impeccable The whole night was memorable Highly recommend it for casual or special meal read more

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If there were more stars, I would give more. Except for when my husband proposed, this was the best dinner of my life! Wow. Stop looking for options. And I'll even tell you what to order ;) meat fruit and the Salmagundy for appetizers, the rib eye for dinner and the tipsy cake for dessert. They were amazing!!! The meat fruit is a soft and non-pungent pate of duck liver covered by this magical orange shell that disintegrates in your mouth. The Salmagundy is chicken oysters prepared in a brilliant way. Service was impeccable. I had to crack a few jokes with the waiters and they responded ;) Make a reservation way ahead. It's worth it. Oh, and we got a bottle of red wine all for appx US$226 read more

Dinner by Heston Blumenthal - Meat fruit and Salamagundy - British Near Me - London, XGL

Dry ice ice cream! We had a wonderful dinner and enjoyed the reinvention of old British classic meals. I included the photos of all the dishes. The exciting part of the night was the dry ice ice cream machine that created a lot of smoke plumes and a show. It was excellent service and really stood out. read more

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Top notch! Unbelievable! Booked 6months in advance and was overjoyed by everything that came with our experience. The kitchen with the glass windows makes you peer in and be rest assured each dish is made with much love (that's why it looks so perfect!!) What can I say? Heston- u r a true genius not just a chef. So a story comes with every dish presented, and is told with much depth by the informative waitperson. truly Impressive! read more

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