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"Kitchen Table is a dining experience, where full interaction with the chefs showcases previously unseen kitchen theatre. Guests, seated at a horseshoe-shaped counter, see James Knappett and his team prepare, serve, and talk diners through that evening’s tasting menu. A wine list curated by award-winning sommelier and James’ wife Sandia Chang completes the experience."
Address: 70 Charlotte Street , London W1T 4QG, XGL, GB
Last Friday we went down to this 2 star Michelin in central london. We knew we were in for a treat as Kitchen Table is more than just about the food, it’s about the experience from the moment you are welcomed into their lounge/bar., where all guests are wait, enjoy a cocktail or two, and where the first of our snacks are serviced. After taking our seat around the U shape table, the chefs and front of house begin their journey of serving up plate after plate of innovated and locally sourced produces, and amazing wines. We loved that throughout the evening, everyone interacts with you, making it an a dinning experience not to forget. Yes, this is at the higher end of the price point, but in our opinion, well worth it We will be back later is year.
It was a truly fantastic experience— literally one of the best meals I have ever had. Each serving was memorable, and the entire staff team was friendly, approachable, and knowledgeable. Mr Knappett and his team explained things with intricate detail and took into account a coriander intolerance for one of us. It is one of the few places in London that has far exceeded my expectations. The team are clearly perfectionists. I am looking forward to visiting again very soon, thank you to all the staff there!
Great place. Two Michelin stars - wonderful staff, food, and service. I will focus my review on what they have right that so many other places have wrong. Where you sit downstairs and watch them prepare the food right in front of you the air conditioning is there but not there. Temperature is perfect, nice gentle air movement but it’s not blowing on you. And it’s quiet - and the kitchen hood exhaust is quiet but still exhausts all the cooking smells so your clothes don’t end up smelling like food. And getting that to work right is complicated, means bringing in a lot of fresh outdoor air and often goes wrong and isn’t fixed. Their attention to detail is impressive in every way and the entire staff is extremely dedicated and devoted - a truly wonderful place!
Truly an incredible experience, and I think they deserve that. The concept is as if you were in a friend's home for a private evening full of good food and good company. You start in their lounge right before the start of dinner service and they serve an amouse bouche along with cocktails. They then bring you to the large open kitchen where everyone sits around the main plating area in a communal style seating. The staff was incredibly attentive and thoughtful with the presentation. Excited to come back again! Dietary restrictions: They can accommodate certain dietary preferences but it seems like you will have the best experience if you follow their lead
One of the very best meals of my life. Superb service, great ambience, love the countertop concept and the interaction with the chefs and staff. Impeccable meal, and fantastic cocktails thanks Micky!. If you're looking for a splurge then Kitchen Table would be a great choice!Food: 5/5
One of the most fantastic meals I have ever had. This whole restaurant is there to provide a unique and memorable experience. The chef communicates directly with his customers, its a fun, relaxed experience but the professional environment of the kitchen and staff is self-evident.Food: 5/5
Absolute top tier experience at Kitchen Table. One of my favourite ever fine dining experiences. The food was precise, beautifully presented, creative, and fundamentally delicious. Probably the best lobster dish I've ever had and supremely tender lamb - we are both fine dining lovers and were so impressed. Atmosphere is of course high end but is relaxed and allows for interacting with the chefs and other diners. Service was excellent: adaptive, friendly, and on point. Some details with service made this an extremely memorable experience. I can't find any faults and at £200 for the tasting this represents remarkable value for a 2 star restaurant. A must visit. I will most definitely return next season.
The food preparation and wine pairing are great. What I really don't like, is the feeling that the arrangement for the evening ie: staging you and everyone in the waiting room seems to position for trying really trying to upsell you more drinks, more add-ons. Would have been great for the staffs to be able to communicate this differently. I am sure the intention is good, as you would like to offer guests the opportunity to experience more; but there are more discrete ways of doing this. Everyone upsells, but not everyone do it with subtlety.
What a culinary experience! Each dish was a surprising mix of flavors and textures. We were there for dinner, which is offered as a fixed menu, with all 19 guests sitting around the kitchen. While you expect the food in a 2-star-Michelin to be fantastic and it certainly is!, I was really blown away by the non-alcoholic drink pairing they provided with each course, since I don’t enjoy wine. Just wow - so much of the flavors of the dishes were captured in those accompanying drinks. It was incredible. Service is fantastic, attentive and super-happy to explain every course and/or wine to great detail. Furthermore they all seemed to know our first names - simply spectacular hospitality. Every detail was well-thought-out as soon as we walked through the door. To sum up my experience here in one word: Unbelievable! I really want to come back :-
I recently visited Kitchen Table in London, an experience that left me with mixed feelings despite the establishment's two-star Michelin rating. The evening began on a particularly sour note due to a misunderstanding regarding the dress code. I always wear a cap for medical reasons, and I was initially told to remove it or leave without a refund, which had already been paid in full. This rigid policy, especially without consideration for medical needs, gave me a really unpleasant start to the evening—a feeling that lingered throughout the meal. Fortunately, we were allowed to stay, but the episode set a disappointing tone for the evening. On a positive note, the culinary skills of the chef are beyond reproach. The dishes were exceptional, showcasing a high level of craftsmanship and a profound understanding of flavors. It's clear the chef is extremely talented, and the food was the highlight of our visit. However, other aspects did not meet the same standard. The meal commenced with an aperitif of warm champagne that lacked effervescence, setting a disappointing tone. While the wine pairings were well-chosen and enhanced the meal, the selection of wines was not conservative but rather cautiously modest in price, which seemed incongruent with the overall dining experience. Additionally, the service was less attentive than anticipated, and the atmosphere was dampened by the chef's harsh treatment of his staff in the open kitchen, which included multiple instances of sharp criticism. In conclusion, while the food at Kitchen Table is undeniably excellent, the overall experience earns a 3 out of 5 due to the combination of service issues and the initial interaction regarding the dress code. This visit highlighted that even renowned restaurants can have areas in need of improvement.
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