Enjoyed an amazing lunch at Medlar Restaurant on the Kings Road. Starters: Halibut ceviche with prawn tempura, avocado purée, coriander, cucumber and sesame seeds Glazed pork cheek with fresh borlotti beans, sautéed chorizo, datterini and pistou Gazpacho Andaluz with Nocellara olive salsa Genovese, piquillo peppers, fresh almonds and croutons Main Chargrilled Cornish monkfish with miso aubergine, chili, squid, coriander, shiso, spring onion, puffed rice and furikake Cornish lamb rump with green asparagus, sautéed tongue, kalamata olive tapenade, anchovy and crisp potato terrine Sautéed gnocchi with morels, cauliflower mushroom, white asparagus, tropea onion, wild garlic pesto and pecorino Dessert Kesar mango financier with coconut ice cream and lime zest Passion fruit sorbet with coconut tuile and freshly baked madeleines White chocolate mousse with apricots, lemon curd, joconde and tonka bean We drank a superb 2008 Pernand-Vergelesses Sous Fritte wine, supplied by John. read more

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Dined at Medlar in Chelsea and had an excellent experience from start to finish. Service was top-notch and very attentive. We had a three-course meal and every dish was beautifully prepared and full of flavor. I appreciated that the menu was marked ahead of time (we made reservations) with gluten items, which made things seamless. Great food, great service--highly recommend. read more

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I used to live in London but now I live in the US, every time I visit London I always go here. I have been going since I was around 3 years old (I was quite the adventurous eater). The food is always exquisite, and the all the waiters are super polite and give amazing recommendations for food and wine. The atmosphere of the restaurant is beautiful, if you want, you can sit outside and have a beautiful view of the streets of London! Also 10 out of 10 recommend the marshmallows that they give you at the end of your meal, they always give me extra because they know I love the them. read more

Stellar service and delicious food here! We sat outside and were treated with lovely care, even though we didn't have a reservation. The mains were beautifully presented and came with a scrumptious bread basket (sourdough and foccacia). The dessert portions were super generous and I was particularly impressed with the lightness and quality of the cheesecake. (The white chocolate in it was of great quality and not waxy or cloying). The meal ended with a perfect selection of home-made passion fruit marshmallows and dark chocolate truffles. Would come back in a heartbeat! read more

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The best dinner we had while in London. We chose to eat all three courses (the menu has the option of one, two or three courses). I started with the foie gras and cranberry terrine. It was delicious with the cranberry being a perfect balance to the fatty foie gras. My date had the seared tuna which was perfect. As a main course, I had the rump of belted galloway - a specialty beef. It was served roasted with snails and portobello mushrooms. Yes, please! The roast meat was tender and served medium rare. It was fantastic, not too heavy with just the right amount of flavor. My date had the slow braised beef cheek. I then had the honeycomb ice cream with a fantastic botrytized wine. The two went perfectly together. My date had the warm mousse witha Greek vin santo. A word about the wine. The wine list was fantastic. We started with a 2010 Ogier Cote Rotie which is a personal favorite but one we don't see often given its age. The accompanying dessert wines were selected and presented by the sommelier, Melania. If you go, seek her out - she is a treasure, both friendly and knowledgable. read more

Great food and service! Jeremy the host and wait staff were a pleasure and super attentive. All of our dishes were delicious. One of the best restaurants we've been to in a while and I'm comparing to some of the top restaurants in NY. Highly recommend if you are looking for a restaurant in Chelsea read more

My girlfriend and I celebrated our 4 year anniversary at Medlar and both had an amazing time! The staff really welcomed us and made it especially special considering the event. Medlar really nails the romantic night out. Firstly, I want to emphasize how great the staff are here. Everyone, from the waitresses to sommelier to cocktail bar tender were incredible. I am sure they make it a point not to impose and I think, unless necessary, they never asked any questions. This was quite surprising but I loved it. I don't think I've ever told a waitress that I didn't enjoy the meal when they ask during the meal... and really, it just interrupts the conversation. Super professional. At the same time, they weren't stand-off-ish and made an effort to seat us by the window (the nicest table!) and bring us an extra desert to celebrate (I'm not sure if we needed it though, we were so full by that point!). I mentioned it was our anniversary as a comment on OpenTable (if you're wondering)... We arrived slightly earlier than our reservation and were shown to the bar. To be honest, it's much smaller than I imagined and not really suited for pre-dinner drinks. I would aim to arrive on time for your reservation in the future. That said, the bar tender, Damien, was nice and bad us some delicious cocktails. I had a Manhattan (smooth and sweet!) and my girlfriend had a Green Forest (shoutout to Damien who created it himself). Also, although I'm normally not fussed about bar snacks... the olives were to die for. Currently regretting not asking them where they get them from. Almost worth going to the bar just for the olives actually. The atmosphere and decor was also warm, friendly and very comfortable. The front of the restaurant was buzzing with conversation at just the right volume. The restaurant had quite an interesting color theme too (green / turquoise) with some fun lights. Medlar definitely isn't too serious. The food. Really good but I wouldn't say the best I've ever had. I ordered the Duck Egg tart (which I learnt features Duck heart, oh my) and that was really good - thick, rich but also sweet. The thin biscuit the fried egg lays on really adds something. On the other hand, my girlfriend had the Crab Raviolo (singular of Ravioli supposedly) which I didn't love. And I normally love crab. For the main, I ordered the Pork Belly with Kimchi, Pak Choi and other light asian veg. They went together well and was a nice twist on the normally all too heavy Pork Belly dishes. The Kimchi also wasn't too overwhelming (this gets my seal of approval). My girlfriend ordered the Rump steak, which was unusual, but it was also great. I would comment that the portion was probably larger than it needed to be. The triple fried chips were top notch. Lastly, I must mention the pudding. The really made the meal 5 stars. The passion fruit sorbet was incredible... light and tropical - just what I needed after gorging myself on meats. We also received complimentary date ice cream (which I mentioned earlier) with amaretti biscuits which was incredible. Quoting my girlfriend "I'd go back just for that". Marshmallows were good. read more

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I simply love this place. Yes, it is a posh restaurant with a very posh clientele but it has a very warm feeling about it. We tried their 3 course menu (£35) which change often and was sublime. Starter was light and delicious: slightly cooked scallops with crispy bacon, cream and salad. The main course was divine. The beef was perfectly cooked, "french" medium rare which is not always easy to get in England. The fries were large, delicious, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. I still had a tiny tiny space for some dessert so I went for something fresh and light, the homemade passion fruit ice-cream. The food itself should be more than enough to make you come back but you should know that the service is on point, efficient, quick and very nice. The restaurant itself is nicely decorated, a mix of cosy, chic and homely. And it's on the Top 50 London Restaurant Time Out's list. There. Try it! read more

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Yeah, this place is fantastic. The atmosphere is upscale but laid back. The food is British but somewhat French-influenced. The French influence is clear from the sauces, which tie each dish together. They even bring you extra bread, encouraging you to mop up more sauce. The service is friendly and attentive. I started with the veal - thin slices of meat with potatoes, rocket, paper-thin slices of parmesean, and dollups of creamy sauce. Everyone else feasted on crab ravioli which was supposed to be excellent. Next for me was the rabbit -- beautifully soft accented by puree and an interesting potato dauphinoise with grilled onions. I've had a lot of panna cottas in my life, but their buttermilk and strawberry version was quite incredible. They finished it all off with some grand mariner truffles. Delicious. Ah, yes, and the wine. We had a Priorat - excellent. And a white Port. They let us linger well after closing at the table, happy to bring this or that. We finally left, very happy, stuffed with food. Truly delicious. You must try it. Gluten-free notes: Wow, it's treatment for a queen here. I said in my reservation that there was a gluten-free diner, and unlike any place I've seen before, I arrived to find one menu already marked up with notes on what was already or could be made gluten-free -- which was nearly all of the dishes. And then they served me the best gluten-free bread in England. No, it wasn't Genius. Apparently it's from Whole Foods. Magical. read more

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Having heard from almost everyone I knew that London food sucked, I wanted to try a nicer restaurant to see if the dining really was subpar. Medlar is located in Chelsea and it took me an hour to get to from the Latimer Road tube station. I was running late for my reservation, but the restaurant was gracious enough to hold my table. Upon entering, I was immediately greeted, offered coat check, and sat without any delay. The menu is a 3 course prix fixe for £45. If you don't order a full dessert for your third course, they charge you £38 for 2 courses. The duck egg tart was my favorite. The dish was interesting, flavorful, and the duck heart garnish tasted delicious (I'm usually not a fan of organs). The crab raviolo and under blade fillet were also solid (the chips that came with the fillet were amazing). The dish I would not order again is the braised ox cheek. The taste was fine, there was just too much meat and some of it could have been more tender. The dessert of passion fruit meringue tart with coconut ice cream was outstanding. Though I was full to almost bursting by this time, I somehow managed to eat the amuse bouche of marshmallows and truffles. The sommelier recommended a lovely 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon to complete the meal. Very happy with the selection. The service was prompt, professional, and knowledgeable. I felt perfectly comfortable asking a lot of questions and never felt rushed to finish my meal (though by 9 PM, the place was packed). I would definitely come back to Medlar for a celebratory dinner, special occasion, or an evening out with close friends. This restaurant deserves its Michelin star. read more

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With a occasion to celebrate, my friends and I decided to treat ourselves to another one of the 50 best restaurants, according to time out (as we speak, I've done 4; 46 left to go). After an hour of deliberating, we chose the Medlar. And it was perfect. They have a 3 courses set menu for £35 (lunch) and the quantities are just right so you're still hungry for desert (my usual weakness is to be too full by the time the desert cart arrives). I would give an extra point/golden star to the desert: very very light and not too sugary. It was really hard to choose but that's the good thing about going with a group of friend: you can take several and try them all: Chocolate tart with the texture of a fondant, Cheesecake melting in our mouth, the most fruity passionfruit ice cream and the grand finale: Pear beignet to dip in chocolate. Wine is a bit expensive - the minimum for a bottle is £30. read more

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OK, after some debate this gets 5 stars. If I was comparing with the other Michelin starred places I've been this would get a 4 but in comparison restaurants in general in London the experience easily deserves a 5. I think you should go to this restaurant - it felt suitable for many occasions (Sunday dinner with the girlfriend, losing your Michelin virginity, work celebration, etc.) so you have no excuse. The 2 biggest positives for me were the main course and the price. We went for dinner on a Sunday and had 3 courses for 30 quid - in terms of value I would challenge someone to find a decent restaurant in the city for this much, let alone one with a star. This on it's own probably warrants a visit. The poussin was the star of my meal. I'm a big fan of having things served different ways, and the 3 pieces of poussin on my plate were delicious, as was the sauteed spatzle which seems to be very popular at the moment. My girlfriend's lamb was equally impressive and any diner would be happy with both. The starter and desserts for me were ok, but not as memorable (I had to refresh my memory from the menu). The crab raviolo (I like their attention to grammatical detail), and the cannele were very good intricate cooking, but I just didn't find them to be up there with the all round quality of the main course. read more

Visited Medlar on a Sunday and it was not very busy. I was a bit surprised as I heard good things about the place before and that it was popular so asked about it but they said that it was very busy all the other days of week but Sunday's were a bit slow. The starters were very good (duck tart and foie gras) and the wines recommended went excellent with it. The mains were not as great especially the under blade fillet was a disappointment. Perhaps it was the expectations that it would be great (it is one of their signature dishes) that was part of it but the meat was neither tender nor flavorful. The roast duck breast with confit was however better but my partner was not entirely impressed by the potato terrine. The desserts did however deliver excellent quality again, the Pear Bignet was excellent and my partner loved the Cheesecake. Coffee was however very disappointing - either they are not skilled at operating their espresso machine or they use poor quality beans. Would expect it to be the skill to the problem as it does not seem like a place that would buy poor quality coffee beans so perhaps some practice can make the coffee drinkable. All in all an enjoyable experience with good food but a bit uneven. The service was also a bit slow (and it was not due to them being busy as there were only 4 tables) read more

A very welcome addition to the neighbourhood and fairly-priced, to boot. The decor is nice although I am not a fan of the green 'sculptural' light fixtures which seem at odds with the muted shades of the wallpaper and furniture. Disappointed that the restaurant do not serve prosecco by the glass. The sourdough bread was very good, the focaccia less so (lacking the big, air bubbles that make a foccacia) My dining partner and I very boringly chose the same starter and main. The crab raviolo was delicious. Silky smooth pasta skin filled with a generous crab filling, served on a bed of leeks (a few too many thus lending too strong an allium flavour to the dish ; perhaps my only gripe) and a beautiful reduction that required 'slurping' up with the fish spoon. For main we had the pork chop dish: a perfectly done chop served with braised pig cheek, jus on a bed of celeriac puree. It was all very good, if a little on the salty side (the jus and the braised cheek) For pudding, I chose lemon sorbet with vodka as the generously portioned starters and main had filled me up. The two generous globes of sorbet served with a slightly less-than-generous dribble of vodka was just the ticket to cleanse the palette and aid digestion. My dining companion chose to have cheese from the very well selected cheese trolley. I was surprised to see that the only accompaniment to the cheese, aside from some rather bland quince jelly, was a plate of Carrs water biscuits. It might have been nice to have a selection of two or three crackers. Overall a great meal. The service is friendly if a little disorganised. Our starters were served before the wine, the cheese plated up a long while before my dessert arrived and we had to ask for the dessert wine twice (Canadian ice cider-- excellent!) On the plus side, there were small welcome touches like asking us if we would like tap water (rather than pushing another bottle of mineral water) after we finished our bottle. We will be back. read more

Ditto what Elle said. Believe the reviews. It's worth a try. The staff were professional yet laid back and informative. The sommelier made an alternative wine selection when they had run out of the one we asked for and he even offered to charge us the same price as the bottle we wanted. Unfortunately, when the bill came he forgot to charge us the lower price but we forgave him anyway because the meal was so sublime. The fact that it's a set price (£38) menu and you're in the midst of Chelsea's finest is a smart move on the owner's part. You don't think twice about paying that for a 3 course meal even if you would if you did the maths (How much for a starter??!) Fellas - Take your ladies here for a nice meal at a polite price. Ladies - Remember to say thank you read more

I had a Saturday lunch here with friends, and I have to say, it was good, but slightly disappointing in some ways (considering that it is now on the list of Michelin restaurants in London). I'm going to start with the positive - their desserts are great, and definitely the highlight of the menu. I can highly recommend the lemon curd ice cream, which had a perfect combination of creamy & icy and also tasted incredibly fresh and lemony. All desserts we ordered were not too sweet - the sugar never overpowered the flavours of other ingredients. Bad things - I love it when chefs are experimental, but I would say it's probably a good idea to taste what you put on a customers plate before you put it on! Both my friend and I had rabbit, and as a side, there was a rabbit liver pate on toast. I had never tasted rabbit liver before (chicken and duck only), but the overpowering taste of gastrointestinal juices nearly killed the rest of the dish. My friend and I both agreed that it tastes like the acid leftover in your mouth after you've thrown up. It was sooo sooo disgusting. I mean really, very disgusting. The service was also rather frosty. The staff had a very "we are a boring and snobby Chelsea establishment" feel, despite the decor, which was very simple modern, and quirky. No one was really willing to banter about the food or talk to us about where it was from. Terrible really, I've never been to a Michelin-level restaurant where the staff wasn't excited to talk about the food with you. It just felt like you were in any old restaurant where the waitress' only job is to take the food from the kitchen and put it on your table (except you are paying more for the non-existent experience). Worth a try, but probably only for lunch. And remember, avoid that rabbit liver. read more

I love everything about this restaurant. Literally everything. It is one of my top restaurants in all of London. The decor is adorable and very comfortable whilst being sophisticated. The service is top notch. The menu is exciting - traditional and modern at the same time. The food is excellent. I have never had a bad meal or experience at this establishment. It is hard to say what the best thing here is, the menu does change with some regularity. One thing they always have on the menu is the steak, escargot and fries which is amazing, and probably what I order the most. They once had venison done 3 ways which was also incredible. Basically you cannot go wrong with whatever you order here. I recommend that everyone come here for a special occasion, or just a random Tuesday lunch. read more

Ambling down Kings Road, on a lazy weekend afternoon, and after weaving in and out of various shops it was definitely time to sit down for lunch. Being in the neighbourhood it felt like a good time to go and try Medlar, the joint venture between Joe Mercer Nairne of Savoy Grill and Chez Bruce and David O'Connor of The Square and The Ledbury. Medlar has quite a nice small and intimate feel to it. Very relaxed and a bit stylish without becoming formal or stuffy. The service was absolutely fantastic. Friendly and knowledgable staff that don't interfere with your meal but will discretely top up your water when it needs to and then quietly retire again. The lunch offer is three courses for £25 which is a fantastic deal which the level of service and with the food that you get for the money. I can't say no to white onion soup (and also wanted to compare it to the fantastic one I've had at Racine) so that was an obvious first course choice. Although not having a flavour with the depth of the Racine version it came very close and was really delicious. The mushrooms and chicken added some extra flavour and texture while the cheese straw supplied some crunchiness. For the main the hake with a bacon and parsley crust, jerusalem artichoke puree, rainbow chard and autumn truffle presented a nicely multi-layered and intricate dish in both flavour and texture, every part enhancing the other ones. Similarly with the middle white pork chop and cheek with celeriac puree, black cabbage, crackling and marjoram where the components complemented each other and made the combination into something greater than its parts. I wasn't too hungry on that day and in all honesty I would happily have skipped the dessert. There was no option for only two courses unfortunately so I went for the chocolate and almond torte with honeycomb ice cream and caramel sauce. It was decadent, succulent cake with crunchy, but still chewy honeycomb, ice cream and caramel sauce. A nice dessert but I couldn't really appreciate it being full from the previous two courses. All in all a great lunch. Would definitely consider going there next time I am close by. read more

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Fusion British and French. Like their private dinning area upstairs, good for celebration with privacy. Compared to other fusion restaurant, food is average as it is a bit lack of imagination on favour, texture and plate display in main course. Starter and desserts have better texture and display. read more

Absolutely wonderful! Gorgeous food, lovely staff, such a pretty restaurant. We selected the set menu (three courses for £35) and were rewarded with a feast! Crisp salads, delicious steaks, sumptuous puddings...course after course was sublime. Highly, highly recommended- best meal I've had in a good long time. Ideal for a celebration (we were toasting a friend's birthday), but also perfect for a family meal or a dinner a deux. read more

I don't give 5 star ratings to anyone, so this is a pretty big deal for me. It is currently on my list of favourites in London, they seem to have everything right, in London its a rare combination to get good food, great service and good value, all rolled into one, so who knows how long until they bump up the prices, but before they do, I would highly recommend paying them a visit if you are looking for a restaurant which offers affordable yet delicious fine dining. In terms of dishes, ask for their signature dishes, the duck egg to start, the underblade with the triple fried chips (in duck fat) as a main and the chocolate cake to finish off. yum read more

Exceptional customer service. Great food. Romantic atmosphere. Great London restaurant. read more

Amazing place. You can feel the passion and the effort that goes into the attention to detail for the service, atmosphere and food. Like many other reviews, you cannot go wrong with the crab raviolo for starters , and the steak. The atmosphere is upscale but laid back, never too noisy. The steak is one of the most flavoursome, the bearnaise accompanying it is perfection and even the little salad has a moreish and refreshing dressing. If you need to know about a good wine to compliment your food choices, the sommelier is very knowledgable. read more

Recommended by a friend based in Singapore, we decided to give this restaurant a try and booked a dinner for 2. Expectations were high having heard its good reputation for food. Overall we found the food above average but not fantastic (and we compare with Michelin star quality food). Location was quite out of the way from the nearest tube station, ambience was good except we were put in a corner of a smallish room with 3 other large tables packed with groups of 4-6 which made any type of dinner conversation difficult. read more

Medlar - Our dinner set. Overall food was above average but dessert was the standout. - British Near Me - London, XGL

They also offer desserts, teas, and after dinner drinks. High quality foods at very reasonable price. Great service, relaxing atmosphere, delicious and high quality foods, and good value to your money. This is Medlar all about. read more

One of the best meals I've had, and best ever for London. Service, ambiance and other intangibles were spot on, and I really enjoyed the menu scheme -- a healthy 6-8 choices from each of the three prix fixe categories. At our table of four, we all chose different dishes on almost every course, so were able to sample about half of the menu in one evening. Everything was great -- starters were fun and experimental, ranging from soups to raviolis. Lots of good uses of duck eggs and fish/seafoods in these options. Mains were more meat-focused. My pork dish, though, was not heavy at all despite containing three different preparations of the meat. For dessert, I had the honeycomb ice cream, which was creamy and not overly sweet -- memorable bites all the way through. Had we not been so stuffed, we would have gone for a cheese course as well -- we'll save that for another time! read more

it was the last night of my dear friend's visit, so we wanted to go to a nice meal. she walked by medlar a few wks ago and thought we should try it. this is a great deal for fine dining at 38 GBP for 3 courses. this is what we had: bread: homemade foccacia and sourdough first course: foie gras w/ ham hock terrine and brioche crab ravioli w/ brown shrimp and saffron bisque main: filet w/ triple (yes, triple!) cooked fries red mullet w/ ratatouille and almonds both came w/ a side of greens for each of us dessert: cherry and frangipane croustade w/ vanilla ice cream and poached cherries lemon sorbet w/ homemade madeleines and blackberries after all that food, we got some chocolate truffles to take home! this is definitely a nice neighborhood place for some great food w/o the pretention. there aren't any cocktails, but the wine list is quite large. read more

Extremelly romantic place to be. Real high standard french service. It is only worth to go just for the great service they give you. Their sommelier is also very good. If you want to take your girlfriend for a really nice dinner, THIS IS THE PLACE. They also do small birthday desserts (hint). read more

For pictures, full review and more http://hungryinlondon.com/2011/07/medlar-chelsea/ After having read No Reservation's raving review on Medlar,I hurried straight away to make a booking. And I am glad I did,as I liked almost everything about this new restaurant serving contemporary European food with strong French influence. Medlar is located on the non-posh end of King's Road,close to World's End,Vivian Westwood's first shop opened in 1971. The location is the only communality between these two places:in comparison to Vivian Westwood who has been pushing boundaries for the past 40 years,Medlar feels pleasantly classic and the food as well as the atmosphere is of understated elegance. Medlar which has opened only in April is a joint project of Joe Mercer Nairne,who cooked for gourmet temples such as The Savoy Grill and Chez Bruce and David O'Connor who managed front of the house at Chez Bruce,The Square and The Ledbury. You have to admit,this does sound promising! Medlar I have to start by mentioning the immaculate and polished service. In fact it was so perfect that it was almost too much and felt a bit awkward at times. I second another review where the author felt that the waiters almost started crying and looked positively depressed when you didn't finish the food. In the end this speaks for the restaurant,it is a good sign if the waiters believe in the quality of the restaurant they are working for. It wouldn't hurt though if they relaxed a little bit,I think it would put the diner at easy For dinner there is only the option of a three course menu compris for very good value 38 pounds. (I kind of like places that force me to eat dessert which I tend to skip far too often) We started with the Thinly sliced rump of veal. The veal was served lukewarm and came in a deliciously flavoured sauce. It was topped by roasted tomatoes,rocket,some blobs of aioli and parmesan shavings. The only thing negative I can say about this dish is that less would have been more it was an overload of different flavours and textures and it ended up being a bit confused. Who came up with putting potatoes on this dish? Not a good ideaWonderful was the Crab raviolo. The perfectly al dente past sheet was filled with a generous portion of sweet and tender crab meat. I loved the tanginess of the samphire and the fresh tomatoes to complement the crab while the little brown shrimps added some salty flavour of the sea. The only dish that I didn't like and neither did my dinner companion was the Roast cod. A beautiful piece of fish was drowned in a turmoil of different flavours:there was the mustard (I am sorry,but for me mustard and fish on the same plate is just wrong),the artichokes,the carrots,the mussels,the borlotti beans and sauce. Instead of these flavours amalgamating into something grand,the dish up ended tasting bland and confusing. We didn't finish this plate. (My fellow blogger,The Skinny Bib,who went to Medlar on a different occasion,also did not like the cod). The Under blade fillet however was beautiful. The meat was tender,succulent and perfectly pink,the triple cooked chips rich,crips and moreish and the sauce béarnaise a revelation. It was easily the best sauce béarnaise I have ever had. The bland salad on the side didn't support the otherwise high quality of this dish though and I would have preferred some more chips or maybe some vegetables instead. As we couldn't decide on the last course,the very nice head waiter brought us three desserts instead of two (god bless him!). My dinner companion is watching his figure,so I ended up eating the main part of these three wonderful desserts all by myself. I have to say that I didn't exactly suffer! The Buttermilk pannacotta with English strawberries and pistachios was as lovely as can be. While I didn't pick up much of the buttermilk,I loved the smooth texture and delicate flavour of the panna cotta,the sweet strawberries and the crunch of the pistachios. Next comes the head waiter's favourite dessert (and mine now as well I have to add). The rich and moist Chocolate and almond torte rested in a sea of sweet and sticky caramel sauce with a hint of burnt sugar and was wonderfully complemented by the creamy honey ice cream. The boozy and comparably low calorie option is the lemon sorbet with Zubrowka vodka. As opposed to the Italian dessert Sgroppino,the lemon sorbet at Medlar was not blended with the vodka but was swimming in it,which worked very nicely indeed. If this sounds not naughty enough for you,it did come with 2 freshly baked madeleines. I don't like madeleines so I can't judge their quality but I am pretty sure they would have satisfied any madeleine fan. We also got some chocolate truffles in the end,but I am afraid at this stage I was defeated by the desserts. I couldn't even try them Enough said,I have no doubt that Medlar will be doing very well as I don't seem to be the only on who likes it. I feel however,that the service as well as the kitchen is trying read more

This is the best meal we had in London. The service was gracious and the food was superb. We had the tuna tartare and crab raviolo to start. Both amazing. Good Albariño to go with them. The under blade main course was perfect and medium just as ordered. Finally, for the dessert course, my husband got cheese and I had ice cream and palmiers. The cheeses were out of this world. So was mine. Really enjoyed everything. Sunday is a great night for the prix fixe. If we didn't live an ocean away, we'd be back often! read more

Started the meal with complementary champagne. Never a bad place to start! Disclaimer - my friend is a chef here so we got hooked up. We brought our own bottle of wine but they have a fantastic wine list and the #1 sommelier in London. Tried the following: duck egg tart, tuna tartare, roast coquelet, grilled halibut, blood orange sorbet, mango millefeuille. There are a few dishes that came our way that aren't on the menu and so I can't remember them exactly... whoops! Maybe the food isn't my normal fare so I'm not the right critic, but these are complex dishes with a lot of flavor and some just weren't for me. The duck egg tart with sauteed duck heart was mouth-watering but the grilled halibut didn't have the same harmony. And the blood orange sorbet was drowning in gin, taking away the tart of the fruit and making it quite bitter. The experience was amazing and it's a great atmosphere, but just didn't wow me on all levels. read more

Overall it wasn't a great deal of difference compared to my last visit, as expected, some very classical western European flavours with a small modern touch, service was really friendly and charming too. Personally I think this is the best restaurant in the Chelsea neighbourhood for under £100 per person, I took the Monday offer advantage to get 20% off on my entire bill, I would say it was money well spent (£50) for this kind of quality cooking. Not to mention they have an excellent cheese board with some very special cheeses that are a must to try for any serious cheese lover. read more

Medlar was really superb. Very high priced but the food and service lived up to it. We were there with our kids and they were extremely accomodating. The service was both first rate, as well as fun and not stuffy. The food was fabulous. The grouse was just excellent, perfectly and creatively prepared with wonderful sides and presentation. Crab raviolo was great. Everything we had was excellent. Desserts lived up to the rest of the meal - a rarity, as well as a wonderful selection of teas and after dinner drinks. read more

Delicious meal at Medlar. The service was sincere and top notch and the food was perfectly executed. I recommend going on Monday when there is a 20% off your total bill offer if you mention when booking :) I was blown away with the duck heart appetizer I had and hope to return on our next trip to London. read more

Excellent dinner but maybe not as great as the first time I eat here last summer

Everything was consistently good, although not always to our taste, and the desserts were delicious, but the atmosphere and service were only OK. Nothing was especially memorable. A fine choice for a new restaurant out, but not a place I would like to return to regularly or visit over a new place, especially given its price. read more

This is one of the best restaurants that I have been to in my long life and in fairly extensive travels. I had a garlic soup that was one of the best foods I have ever tasted, and my wife had a chicken dish that was also magical and delicious. The service was good, the wine person knowledgeable and right on the money with his choice for us. For emphasis, I'll repeat that this was some of the most delicious food I have ever eaten. It came highly recommended from a knowledgeable friend, and he was right on the money or might have even understated the quality. Starter, dinner and dessert for both of us were outstanding. It is not a casual place, but it isn't an overly fancy place either. It isn't an inexpensive place but based on quality of food compared to the price I would say it is a tremendous value, really a bargain. read more

Wow - top three meals in London. Service was superb, wine was superb, food actually had soul and taste. A rarity in London's (mediocre) crowded restaurant scene. It is what every restaurant should strive to be! read more

I am not a food critic and I am not going to pretend to be one. Medlar is one of the best restaurants I have enjoyed in over 40 years of dining around the world. The dishes are imaginative and complex without being overly fussy. Every dish I tried (2 people, 3 courses each) was a success. The staff, from the first greeting through to helping us on with our coats, were all welcoming and genuinely pleased to help us enjoy a wonderful meal. When you are tired of glitz, posturing and forced trendiness, and want a truly marvelous meal in a relaxed and warmly welcoming dining room, book a table at Medlar. read more

I have to say visiting this restaurant was a truly delightful experience with great food good wine and a very friendly atmosphere. Had heard about this place a couple of years ago decided to keep my eye on it and liked everything I was hearing so yesterday to the Kings Road Chelsea we went . The restaurant is situated about half way between Fulham Broadway & Sloane Square and has a real local feel. A nice friendly greeting on arrival then shown to our table to enjoy a lovely G&T to which they have a good selection while we looked at the menu.. A very appetising Lunch menu with a good choice of starters , mains and desserts . We decided to have the Mackerel Tartare & the Wood Pigeon Boudin & both were very delicious indeed then on to the mains which were the Suckling Pig Loinwith Glazed Cheek which was amazing & the Boudin of Corn Fed Chicken and also fantastic these courses were superbly matched with great wine chosen by the sommelier. So next we're the desserts a Strawberry & Prosecco Jelly a delightful light dessert & the Chocolate Tart with Salted Caramel which was heaven as was the Sweet Wine to match . To finish was some delightful Petit Fours to go with our nice selection of teas. So glad to have finally visited and will definitely return and would also highly recommend that if your in the area to pop you will not be disappointed read more