Great little independent Optitions. It's been operating on Kilburn High Road for 30 years. Until…read morerecently it was tucked away, but had to move when the lease expired. Probably the best thing to happen to it. I had never even noticed it when it was in its previous position. My last pair of Tom Ford glasses from a high end chain cost me £500, which I actually lost attending a Yelp event (another story!). I came here a while back and asked if I already had a frame, could they fit the lenses for me. They said that they could. I ordered a pair of Tom Ford's online at a cost of £140. This optician advised me that the lense would be £165. I came in with frame and prescription from my previous optition. One week on, I'm not the proud owner of a pair of Tom Ford glasses at £305 compared to £500 for my previous pair. I'm one happy chappy! I was really impressed with the service I received. They also said that if I found a frame liked from another optician, to give them the serial number. They advised that they could probably purchase them for me at 20% less than the RRP. Thay are also open on a Sunday, which is very handy.

I've been seeing Sam for years and he is exceptional. He's extremely detail oriented and…read morecharismatic, and I always feel like he goes the extra mile to ensure I'm taken care of. Highly recommend him and his team!

Inexpensive? Nope. Really nice staff with great and caring customer service? Yes, definitely…read more I bought a gorgeous and pricy pair of glasses here a couple of years ago and they've taken care of me ever since. £25 for my eye exam, £90 for my lenses (my vision is quite poor).... not gonna tell you how much I spent on my frames... but all taken care of promptly and with a smile. They even helped me no problem when I wanted to order my contacts in the US (they had to send my prescription) rather than through them because it was cheaper. When I broke said expensive frames (that colour was sadly discontinued), they offered to order two pairs of the same frames in different colours so I could try them out. Sure, you can get inexpensive glasses elsewhere, but this is a small, privately owned optometrist that will really take care of your vision... stylishly!

I've been coming here for years as it has a good range of modern spectacles to wear about town in…read moreLondon and the service is personal and good. Recently I've upgraded to some new Japanese made lenses which are remarkably crisp and better for reading than my previous lenses. The test equipment is very modern and you can now look at your retina on the Apple display if so inclined. I don't change my glasses very often, but I take the tube here whenever I do or for a routine eye test. Islington is a nice part of town so pop down and have a coffee near the canal next time you visit.

Having had good eyesight all my life, shopping for my first set of reading glasses was a bit of a…read moretrauma. Previous visits to opticians' had been a bit traumatic and I never felt I could trust their measurements, or my own judgement. I walked past this shops so many times I forgot it was here and was drawn in by the promise of a discount. The lovely Indian couple who run the shop were extremely understanding and helpful - I kept returning with various friends before I finally settled on a style of frame and booked my appointment (I am sure you are supposed to have your prescription ready when you start looking for glasses ). I was extremely impressed that they remembered my name and very embarrassed that I don't remember theirs. I felt in good hands and pleased that I wasn't rushed through the examination. I now own a beautiful pair of glasses which I actually enjoy wearing. A rare fiend of a place where you still received good old-fashioned and very personal service. Highly recommended

Good customer service , and owner Bob is highly respectable knows his buisness . I got my glasses…read morelens fixed as best as possible. They were 45yr old ray ban aviators which had a lens missing. All original work and genuine lens replaced , will recommend to anyone with class and taste. All they collection is unique and good quality.

This is genuinely one of the best opticians in london if you have a complex prescription and like a…read morebit of style. The place is reasonably priced but is certainly on the premium end. That said, you will look good and be able to see yourself in the mirror after. Firstly Jonathan, the owner is, to say the least, eccentric. You will hear his life story with a wonderful smile and at the end he will recommend frames for you that are just perfect. He seems to have a total handle on style and knows whats in and out. You cannot go wrong with him. The experience with the testing was also wonderful. The optician (whose name I've sadly forgotten) spent over an hour testing my eyes and noted a decade long error in my prescription all while my partner was engaged in a (very long) conversation with Jonathan. I ended up buying two pairs of glasses with high index lenses for around £1000 and three month's supply of 'toric' contact lenses. I been using them ever since and people have (for the first time ever) noticed how good they looked! This place has my full and hearty recommendation!

Seems underwhelming at first but the glasses are not all presented outside. The moment we walked…read morein, we got immediately helped by Jonathan. We believe he is the owner and an optician at the shop. Jonathan looked at my husband for a moment and he instantaneously presented him with choices of glasses that best suits him. Jonathan was like a magician getting out surprises from his magic box. He is also very knowledgeable about new trend for eye wear and what look you want to project. He was really helpful and attentive to all our questions and concerns. However If you are the type of person who wants to be just left alone while shopping around for glasses, then you might find him abrassive. As for our experience, it was lovely and we definitely recommend him.

I broke my Oakley frame while visiting London. They had onr in stock and inserted my lenses within…read morean hour. Friendly and prompt service.

Can highly recommend Optichic. The service was top-notch. I was able to book an eye test for the…read moresame day and even walked out of the shop with my new stylish glasses. It was my first pair, a monumental thing, and Mr. Mansi and his team all worked together to evaluate me and help me pick out frames. It felt like a "mom and pop" shop in the best possible way and I would highly recommend Optichic over the chains.

Oliver Goldsmith, Oliver Peoples, Anne et Valentin, Claire Goldsmith, Lunor, Theo, IC Berlin, Dita,…read morePaul Smith, Mosley Tribes, Rayban Adam has some of the coolest glasses around, the staff are super nice, always helpful, and Primrose Hill is a fabulous place to spend a day shopping / lunching / sunbathing on the hill.

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A truly exceptional Optometrist with fabulous, professional, intelligent and attentive staff. They…read morereally do offer such an outstanding eye test experience, not to mention an incredible, really well thought out on-point selection of stylish frames -- you'll be spoiled for choice excited about getting your new glasses! I have been a dedicated client for 10years, despite the fact it's further than other optometrists are from my house. I wouldn't go anywhere else and I'd always want to support such a cool local business.

I found the service at Chelsea Eye Centre to be world class, for years I have used the big chains…read morethe problem with that is the staff are not experienced. Everytime I went back to a big chain it was a different person so they never really got to know me. Since I have been working with Chelsea Eye Centre its a breath of fresh air, they have gotten to know me so well in the last 6 months I feel I am getting better care than ever before. I highly recommend them. Not sure why Yelp has me as from New York? I went there on holiday 2 weeks ago!

Highly Recommended!…read more I went in at 10:30am & came out at 12:00 noon with 2 pairs of glasses completed. Incredible service. Probably the only opticians that does this. Many thanks. Joseph Michael Mulkeen

If I use a name brand chain optician, my glasses prescription costs me £350…read more After popping into my local opticians one day, I had a pleasant surprise. They were very professional, could make my glasses on site, had the same frames as the brand stores, and the cost came to £220. In short, Queens Crescent Opticians is awesome in all aspects. I felt like a valued customer, not just another file and saved myself £120.

Ah, these guys are great!…read more I'm new to glasses at 27. After feeling a bit strained looking at my computer all day, I got in touch and sorted out an eye test. It was all straightforward to organise over email. Then when I came in, I was really pleased with the experience. The optometrist was really lovely and friendly and I felt relaxed during the eye exam, then afterwards the optician was very helpful as I was picking out frames. I was pretty pleased that the frames I liked best were 50% off - bargain! Or at least I think it was...I have no idea what a good price for glasses is. I did also get a work discount (on top of work subsidising the eye test and glasses), so if you work in the area you might as well ask. It felt like a quality place and I was pleased I went there rather than somewhere that's more of a chain.

Excellent, informed service in a friendly atmosphere. The range of eyeglasses in store is not…read moremassive, but all the good brands are represented, the frames are top-quality, and the price is very competitive. The Anglo-American frames are especially nice and I will definitely get those for my next pair! I really appreciate that the chap working there took the time to explain how different frames are made and what value one gets depending upon the price-point. Highly recommended!