Cheneston's

4.5

66 Reviews

£41 and over

English

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2 people

Dec 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

Enjoy exceptional cuisine with an emphasis on cutting-edge British cuisine, prepared with the highest quality of fresh ingredients. This is fine dining but in a warm and friendly atmosphere, free of unnecessary formality. The dishes you find on the menu are also influenced by Beatrice Tollman, President and Founder of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection who has a particular passion for food. As you step in from the bustling city streets of Kensington you will be struck by the fine traditional décor, rich mahogany furniture, warm wood panelling and the abundance of natural daylight pouring in from the Victorian leaded windows. Enter a world of calm sophistication and sumptuous luxury in our dining room, a room full of character, reflecting the distinctive period architecture of the building. The circular Oratory, with its ornate vaulted ceiling and wood panelling, is perfect for private dining. Afternoon Tea is served in the Park Lounge - available to book on Opentable.

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Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
English, British, Contemporary British
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 12:30 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
020 7917 1000
Website
https://milestonehotel.com/dining-and-drinks/chenestons
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Dan Putz
Private party facilities
When planning a private celebration, from intimate family gatherings to larger events, The Milestone has everything in hand. Your dedicated Events Manager will assist you at every stage, listen to your requirements, offer guidance and advice, and ensure everything takes place exactly as you wish.
Private party contact
Meetings and Events at The Milestone Hotel : 020 7917 1000

Location
The Milestone Hotel, 1 Kensington Court, London, W8 5DL
Neighborhood
Kensington
Cross street
Kensington High Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
High Street Kensington underground station - 5 minute walk
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Cheneston's Tasting Menu
£110.00 per person
Multiple dates available
We would like to wish all our guests the warmest welcome to Cheneston’s which takes its name from the old English for ‘Kensington’. Executive Chef, Daniel Putz, and his team are committed to using sustainable supplies wherever possible and the very best seasonal ingredients, sourced from around the British Isles for our menu. Included within the menu are favourite dishes from Beatrice Tollman, Founder & President of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection. These recipes have either been passed down in the family or discovered whilst travelling, and all have been perfected from her personal experience and expertise in the kitchen. Tasting Menu: £110 per person / Vegetarian Tasting Menu: £95 per person
Pre-Theatre Menu
£65.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Guests can enjoy a pre-theatre express menu including signature dishes 2 Courses £65 per person 3 courses £75 per person Available 5.30pm - 6.30pm daily Please advise the team of any dietary requirements at least 24 hours before dining
Weekday Set Lunch Menu
£45.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Executive Chef, Daniel Putz, and his team are committed to using sustainable supplies wherever possible and the very best seasonal ingredients, sourced from around the British Isles for guests to enjoy. Dishes include H Forman & Son London Cure Smoked Salmon served with Sauce Gribiche, Cape Seed Loaf, Miso Glazed Cod served with Squid Ink Linguini, Ginger, Chilli, Basil, Sauce Americain and desserts; Mrs T’s Baked Vanilla Cheesecake served with Seasonal Fruit Compote or Stem Ginger Sticky Toffee Pudding served with Custard, Stem Ginger Ice Cream. Available Monday to Friday enjoy this exciting new menu - Two-courses £45 or Three-courses £55 per person. Open 12.30 pm - 2 pm

What 66 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
3.6Value

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66 Reviews

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Chris
Orlando
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food, attentive staff, lovely atmosphere. I would definitely recommend it to everyone!
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OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Old English hotel vibe, white table cloths, attentive though ultimately suffocating service. Atmosphere a bit painful, quiet, stuffy, uncomfortable. Appetizers were great, steak was dreadful. Thin and badly cooked. I sent it back and got a duplicate of the poor quality. They graciously comped it and we made a hasty exit vowing never to return.
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phil
London
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Superb... lovely lunch and location.. service great 🍽️
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AndrewH
London
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Three grand Victorian townhouses opened up and converted into a hotel in 1922 recently restored to a very high standard. The exquisitely appointed, dimly-lit restaurant is tucked away at the back of the ground floor. The playlist consists of Jazz Age standards. The raviolo was a bit chewy; the chicken pot pie rather watery; and the millefeuille impeccably presented, but impossible to dissect without a surgical scalpel. Service was supercilious and slow. Prices astronomical. Fellow diners all American - all hotel residents. Overall, a not unpleasant, if slightly odd and very expensive experience.
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VictoriaS
VIP
New York City
43 reviews
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nothing short of amazing. Everything was top notch.
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Alex
VIP
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service, design and atmosphere. tasting menu exceeded expectations.
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KunalM
London
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you everyone who gave us great service last Friday. It was a fantastic experience and best restaurant experience we've had. Great food. And great service led by Leo. Thanks Leo and all your great team for a great evening. Kunal
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SallyOasisPaintings
East Sussex
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chenestons is a wonderful find! We couldn’t have had a more superb experience. Leo and Julia are really excellent – their customer service is outstanding. All the other staff were equally superb, warm and genuine, I didn’t catch their names. It really is a special place and I was so excited because some of my favourite music is Glenn Miller and Al Bowlly and this was gently playing in the background which enhances the 1930s and 40s feel of the place. I was in utter heaven! The food was wonderful. We had help choosing our wine and Leo understood exactly what we liked and what would match our food and he didn’t oversell or make us choose a really expensive bottle. We appreciated this very much. The cauliflower starter was exquisite as was my smoked salmon. My halibut was gorgeous and my fiancé’s chicken pie was perfect. We visited for lunch before the Proms that evening and it really was a day we will never forget. Thank you so much. I can’t wait to come back.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was less than mediocre. Beautiful setting. Attentive staff. Get a new chef?
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WeiH
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of best food from legend Bea Tollman.
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Cheneston's is rated 4.5 stars by 66 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

The Milestone Hotel, 1 Kensington Court, London, W8 5DL

Additional information

Cross street
Kensington High Street
Neighborhood
Kensington
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 12:30 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
English, British, Contemporary British
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
High Street Kensington underground station - 5 minute walk
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Dan Putz
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://milestonehotel.com/dining-and-drinks/chenestons
Phone number
020 7917 1000
Private party facilities
When planning a private celebration, from intimate family gatherings to larger events, The Milestone has everything in hand. Your dedicated Events Manager will assist you at every stage, listen to your requirements, offer guidance and advice, and ensure everything takes place exactly as you wish.
Private party contact
Meetings and Events at The Milestone Hotel : 020 7917 1000

Cheneston's

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

Cheneston's Tasting Menu

Pre-Theatre Menu

Weekday Set Lunch Menu

Menu

First Course

Selection of Homemade Breads

French Onion Soup

Second Course

Apple, Port & Goat's Curd Tartlet

Third Course

Smoked Ham Hock & Grain Mustard Terrine

Hand Dived Scallop

Fourth Course

Slow Braised Shoulder of Lamb Croquette

Smoked Potato & Leek Croquette

Fifth Course

Roasted Breast of Merrifield Farm Duck

North Atlantic Halibut

Double Baked Westcombe Cheddar Soufflé

Sixth Course

Dark Chocolate Sorbet

Seventh Course

Mulled Wine Poached Pear

Gingerbread Sticky Toffee Pudding

Mont Blanc

Selection of Fine Teas, Coffee, Homemade Petits Fours

What 66 people are saying

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