Kitchen Table London

BEETROOT
Sour cream - woodruff
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Another visit last year to the best restaurant in London (IMO) @kitchentable1
Coincidentally I bumped in to @cal_byerley & @sian_byerley of the amazing
@restaurantpine up near Newcastle.
On that note I will now unashamedly brag about the time that I sat eating dinner at restaurant Pine and found it to be so good that I sent a message to the former Times restaurant critic Marina O'Loughlin (legend) who then visited Pine and wrote a stellar review that then resulted in... well I'm sure you know what a great review from Marina results in.
I was so happy to be sat next to Cal and Sian all evening as they really are the best people and so deserve every success at Pine.
The food at Kitchen Table keeps getting better and better. @jknappett and the team are doing a stellar job (I’ve been back a couple of times since this visit). It’s my number one recommendation if you’re in London 👌🏻
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Michelin Guide - ⭐️⭐️
OAD - 74
W50B - ‘discovery’
Best Chef Awards - New candidate 2023
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#achefabroad #itravelforfood #foodie #foodies #foodporn #foodpic #foodpics #finedining #michelindining #eats #instafoodie #michelinstar #oad #worlds50bestrestaurants #worlds50best #eater #michelinguide @michelinguide @theworlds50best @oadtop100 @thebestchefawards Less

WHITE ASPARAGUS
Umeboshi rhubarb • lovage
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ORKNEY SCALLOP
Mever lemon - smoked salt - scallop roe - sorrel
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PARKERHOUSE
Cultured butter - Maldon - grass - parslcy
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Another visit last year to the best restaurant in London (IMO) @kitchentable1
Coincidentally I bumped in to @cal_byerley & @sian_byerley of the amazing
@restaurantpine up near Newcastle.
On that note I will now unashamedly brag about the time that I sat eating dinner at restaurant Pine and found it to be so good that I sent a message to the former Times restaurant critic Marina O'Loughlin (legend) who then visited Pine and wrote a stellar review that then resulted in... well I'm sure you know what a great review from Marina results in.
I was so happy to be sat next to Cal and Sian all evening as they really are the best people and so deserve every success at Pine.
The food at Kitchen Table keeps getting better and better. @jknappett and the team are doing a stellar job (I’ve been back a couple of times since this visit). It’s my number one recommendation if you’re in London 👌🏻
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Michelin Guide - ⭐️⭐️
OAD - 74
W50B - ‘discovery’
Best Chef Awards - New candidate 2023
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#achefabroad #itravelforfood #foodie #foodies #foodporn #foodpic #foodpics #finedining #michelindining #eats #instafoodie #michelinstar #oad #worlds50bestrestaurants #worlds50best #eater #michelinguide @michelinguide @theworlds50best @oadtop100 @thebestchefawards Less

Another visit last year to the best restaurant in London (IMO) @kitchentable1
Coincidentally I bumped in to @cal_byerley & @sian_byerley of the amazing
@restaurantpine up near Newcastle.
On that note I will now unashamedly brag about the time that I sat eating dinner at restaurant Pine and found it to be so good that I sent a message to the former Times restaurant critic Marina O'Loughlin (legend) who then visited Pine and wrote a stellar review that then resulted in... well I'm sure you know what a great review from Marina results in.
I was so happy to be sat next to Cal and Sian all evening as they really are the best people and so deserve every success at Pine.
The food at Kitchen Table keeps getting better and better. @jknappett and the team are doing a stellar job (I’ve been back a couple of times since this visit). It’s my number one recommendation if you’re in London 👌🏻
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Snacks to start:
OYSTER
Jalapeno - apple - pickled peppers - oyster leaf
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RAZOR CLAM
Pear - salted Sakura
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CHICKEN
Chicken skin - rosemary mascarpone - bacon jam - sage flowers
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QUAIL.
Quail egg - potato - black garlic - truffle balsamic - shallot - chervil
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JERSEY ROYAL
Cultured butter - mint - sea salt
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TOMATO
Vanilla - lobster brain
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DUCK
Preserved clementine
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Poire, Granit, Eric Bordelet, Normandy, France 2021
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Michelin Guide - ⭐️⭐️
OAD - 74
W50B - ‘discovery’
Best Chef Awards - New candidate 2023
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#achefabroad #itravelforfood #foodie #foodies #foodporn #foodpic #foodpics #finedining #michelindining #eats #instafoodie #michelinstar #oad #worlds50bestrestaurants #worlds50best #eater #michelinguide @michelinguide @theworlds50best @oadtop100 @thebestchefawards Less

Black fig - fig leaf - milk ice cream - black pepper meringue - charcoal
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Blackberry - nori buttermilk - blackberry leaf - corn flowers - sorrel and shiso granita
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White truffle alba - Tahitian vanilla
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Raspberry - mascarpone - honey - bee pollen - croustade
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Another visit back last year to one of my favourite restaurants in London, In the UK actually @kitchentable1 You all know that I love a counter, and this is one of the best in Europe to sit at. I found the whole experience of sitting and watching this elite kitchen brigade at work producing incredibly well thought through, hyper seasonal and flavourful dishes just a joy. Some people moan about the price point here, but I would say that it’s actually incredible value compared to a lot of three Michelin star restaurants both in the UK and abroad. @jknappett is a chef with seasonality, provenance of ingredients and flavour at the forefront of his mind. Along with Da Terra and Claude Bosi, this is very highly recommended if you are ever not just in London but in the UK. A destination restaurant in my opinion.
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Michelin Guide - ⭐️ ⭐️
OAD - 78
W50B -
Best Chef Awards -
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#achefabroad #itravelforfood #foodie #foodies #foodporn #foodpic #foodpics #finedining #michelindining #eats #instafoodie #michelinstar #oad #worlds50bestrestaurants #worlds50best #eater #michelinguide @michelinguide @theworlds50best @oadtop100 @thebestchefawards Less

St Jude - onion tart - rosemary - cobnuts
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Venison - whey - liquorice - rose - venison sauce
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163-day aged Jersey beef - smoked bone marrow - beef steak mushroom - aubergine - truffle
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Another visit back last year to one of my favourite restaurants in London, In the UK actually @kitchentable1 You all know that I love a counter, and this is one of the best in Europe to sit at. I found the whole experience of sitting and watching this elite kitchen brigade at work producing incredibly well thought through, hyper seasonal and flavourful dishes just a joy. Some people moan about the price point here, but I would say that it’s actually incredible value compared to a lot of three Michelin star restaurants both in the UK and abroad. @jknappett is a chef with seasonality, provenance of ingredients and flavour at the forefront of his mind. Along with Da Terra and Claude Bosi, this is very highly recommended if you are ever not just in London but in the UK. A destination restaurant in my opinion.
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Michelin Guide - ⭐️ ⭐️
OAD - 78
W50B -
Best Chef Awards -
.
#achefabroad #itravelforfood #foodie #foodies #foodporn #foodpic #foodpics #finedining #michelindining #eats #instafoodie #michelinstar #oad #worlds50bestrestaurants #worlds50best #eater #michelinguide @michelinguide @theworlds50best @oadtop100 @thebestchefawards Less

Mallard - hoshigaki - Madagascar pepper - walnut - "Hawsin" sauce
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Another visit back last year to one of my favourite restaurants in London, In the UK actually @kitchentable1 You all know that I love a counter, and this is one of the best in Europe to sit at. I found the whole experience of sitting and watching this elite kitchen brigade at work producing incredibly well thought through, hyper seasonal and flavourful dishes just a joy. Some people moan about the price point here, but I would say that it’s actually incredible value compared to a lot of three Michelin star restaurants both in the UK and abroad. @jknappett is a chef with seasonality, provenance of ingredients and flavour at the forefront of his mind. Along with Da Terra and Claude Bosi, this is very highly recommended if you are ever not just in London but in the UK. A destination restaurant in my opinion.
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Michelin Guide - ⭐️ ⭐️
OAD - 78
W50B -
Best Chef Awards -
.
#achefabroad #itravelforfood #foodie #foodies #foodporn #foodpic #foodpics #finedining #michelindining #eats #instafoodie #michelinstar #oad #worlds50bestrestaurants #worlds50best #eater #michelinguide @michelinguide @theworlds50best @oadtop100 @thebestchefawards Less

Potato - roast chicken sauce - smoked cream - extra virgin olive oil - Exmoor caviar
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Another visit back last year to one of my favourite restaurants in London, In the UK actually @kitchentable1 You all know that I love a counter, and this is one of the best in Europe to sit at. I found the whole experience of sitting and watching this elite kitchen brigade at work producing incredibly well thought through, hyper seasonal and flavourful dishes just a joy. Some people moan about the price point here, but I would say that it’s actually incredible value compared to a lot of three Michelin star restaurants both in the UK and abroad. @jknappett is a chef with seasonality, provenance of ingredients and flavour at the forefront of his mind. Along with Da Terra and Claude Bosi, this is very highly recommended if you are ever not just in London but in the UK. A destination restaurant in my opinion.
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Michelin Guide - ⭐️ ⭐️
OAD - 78
W50B -
Best Chef Awards -
.
#achefabroad #itravelforfood #foodie #foodies #foodporn #foodpic #foodpics #finedining #michelindining #eats #instafoodie #michelinstar #oad #worlds50bestrestaurants #worlds50best #eater #michelinguide @michelinguide @theworlds50best @oadtop100 @thebestchefawards Less

Australian black truffle & squash bigusto - wild mushroom - 36-month aged Parmesan - black garlic - chestnut - white alba truffle
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Another visit back last year to one of my favourite restaurants in London, In the UK actually @kitchentable1 You all know that I love a counter, and this is one of the best in Europe to sit at. I found the whole experience of sitting and watching this elite kitchen brigade at work producing incredibly well thought through, hyper seasonal and flavourful dishes just a joy. Some people moan about the price point here, but I would say that it’s actually incredible value compared to a lot of three Michelin star restaurants both in the UK and abroad. @jknappett is a chef with seasonality, provenance of ingredients and flavour at the forefront of his mind. Along with Da Terra and Claude Bosi, this is very highly recommended if you are ever not just in London but in the UK. A destination restaurant in my opinion.
.
Michelin Guide - ⭐️ ⭐️
OAD - 78
W50B -
Best Chef Awards -
.
#achefabroad #itravelforfood #foodie #foodies #foodporn #foodpic #foodpics #finedining #michelindining #eats #instafoodie #michelinstar #oad #worlds50bestrestaurants #worlds50best #eater #michelinguide @michelinguide @theworlds50best @oadtop100 @thebestchefawards Less

Mullet - foie gras - fennel - mullet sauce - fennel pollen
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Another visit back last year to one of my favourite restaurants in London, In the UK actually @kitchentable1 You all know that I love a counter, and this is one of the best in Europe to sit at. I found the whole experience of sitting and watching this elite kitchen brigade at work producing incredibly well thought through, hyper seasonal and flavourful dishes just a joy. Some people moan about the price point here, but I would say that it’s actually incredible value compared to a lot of three Michelin star restaurants both in the UK and abroad. @jknappett is a chef with seasonality, provenance of ingredients and flavour at the forefront of his mind. Along with Da Terra and Claude Bosi, this is very highly recommended if you are ever not just in London but in the UK. A destination restaurant in my opinion.
.
Michelin Guide - ⭐️ ⭐️
OAD - 78
W50B -
Best Chef Awards -
.
#achefabroad #itravelforfood #foodie #foodies #foodporn #foodpic #foodpics #finedining #michelindining #eats #instafoodie #michelinstar #oad #worlds50bestrestaurants #worlds50best #eater #michelinguide @michelinguide @theworlds50best @oadtop100 @thebestchefawards Less

Lobster - lobster sauce - courgette - coral - Meyer lemon - juniper
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Another visit back last year to one of my favourite restaurants in London, In the UK actually @kitchentable1 You all know that I love a counter, and this is one of the best in Europe to sit at. I found the whole experience of sitting and watching this elite kitchen brigade at work producing incredibly well thought through, hyper seasonal and flavourful dishes just a joy. Some people moan about the price point here, but I would say that it’s actually incredible value compared to a lot of three Michelin star restaurants both in the UK and abroad. @jknappett is a chef with seasonality, provenance of ingredients and flavour at the forefront of his mind. Along with Da Terra and Claude Bosi, this is very highly recommended if you are ever not just in London but in the UK. A destination restaurant in my opinion.
.
Michelin Guide - ⭐️ ⭐️
OAD - 78
W50B -
Best Chef Awards -
.
#achefabroad #itravelforfood #foodie #foodies #foodporn #foodpic #foodpics #finedining #michelindining #eats #instafoodie #michelinstar #oad #worlds50bestrestaurants #worlds50best #eater #michelinguide @michelinguide @theworlds50best @oadtop100 @thebestchefawards Less

Parkerhouse - cultured butter - wild garlic preserves - Maldon
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Another visit back last year to one of my favourite restaurants in London, In the UK actually @kitchentable1 You all know that I love a counter, and this is one of the best in Europe to sit at. I found the whole experience of sitting and watching this elite kitchen brigade at work producing incredibly well thought through, hyper seasonal and flavourful dishes just a joy. Some people moan about the price point here, but I would say that it’s actually incredible value compared to a lot of three Michelin star restaurants both in the UK and abroad. @jknappett is a chef with seasonality, provenance of ingredients and flavour at the forefront of his mind. Along with Da Terra and Claude Bosi, this is very highly recommended if you are ever not just in London but in the UK. A destination restaurant in my opinion.
.
Michelin Guide - ⭐️ ⭐️
OAD - 78
W50B -
Best Chef Awards -
.
#achefabroad #itravelforfood #foodie #foodies #foodporn #foodpic #foodpics #finedining #michelindining #eats #instafoodie #michelinstar #oad #worlds50bestrestaurants #worlds50best #eater #michelinguide @michelinguide @theworlds50best @oadtop100 @thebestchefawards Less

Celeriac - meadowsweet honey/Temra Turnip - apple marigold oil Kohlrabi - ponzu - coriander flowers - clementine
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Quail egg - potato - black garlic - truffle balsamic - shallot - chervil
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Oyster - orchard apple - salted gooseberry - jalapeno - oyster leaf
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Chicken skin - rosemary mascarpone - bacon jam
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Another visit back last year to one of my favourite restaurants in London, In the UK actually @kitchentable1 You all know that I love a counter, and this is one of the best in Europe to sit at. I found the whole experience of sitting and watching this elite kitchen brigade at work producing incredibly well thought through, hyper seasonal and flavourful dishes just a joy. Some people moan about the price point here, but I would say that it’s actually incredible value compared to a lot of three Michelin star restaurants both in the UK and abroad. @jknappett is a chef with seasonality, provenance of ingredients and flavour at the forefront of his mind. Along with Da Terra and Claude Bosi, this is very highly recommended if you are ever not just in London but in the UK. A destination restaurant in my opinion.
.
Michelin Guide - ⭐️ ⭐️
OAD - 78
W50B -
Best Chef Awards -
.
#achefabroad #itravelforfood #foodie #foodies #foodporn #foodpic #foodpics #finedining #michelindining #eats #instafoodie #michelinstar #oad #worlds50bestrestaurants #worlds50best #eater #michelinguide @michelinguide @theworlds50best @oadtop100 @thebestchefawards Less

After Sweden I had a 24 hour stop over in London. This was back when all the restaurants were closed and doing delivery or cook-at-home kits. So I decided to try my hand at being a @kitchentable1 chef for the night and picked up my box of goodies from the man himself @jknappett .I don’t think I’ll be winning any Michelin stars anytime soon but it was a fun evening of cooking using exceptional produce and washing it all down with a lovely bottle. I’m looking forward to visiting the new look Kitchen Table next month with @mymuybueno @hayleyhazard1 @micailswindells
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Michelin Guide - ⭐️⭐️
OAD - 63
W50B -
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CANELÉ
FUDGE
CHOCOLATE
Chocolate truffle cep - crepe @kitchentable1 .

Michelin Guide - ⭐️⭐️
OAD - 65
W50Best - .

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My second visit to Kitchen Table at Bubbledogs proving that it is superb option for theatre, a unique setting and with numerous dishes where he head chef (James Knappett) has chosen ingredients that are utterly fresh, clean and simply go very well together. I love the fact that all dishes are not overly complicated but pwerful at the same time and I was glad to see some of the favourites staying as signature dishes (chicken skin amuse bouche and potato crisp with salmon). I thought the oysters with granita ice and grape was the freshest I have ever had and the pumpkin puree with truffle was a total delight and one I will not forget.

The price tag with matching wines remains fairly tasty as well at £210 per head so I would I say that this is better suited for a special occasion and the added element of theatre watching the staff and having each dish explained by the head chef is uniquely worth it, along with a superbly chosen matching wine and drink menu. I say theatre as is always nice seeing the experts in action and on this occasion James Knappett was quite aminated with a member of staff at one point (who had not prepared something) which actually made mt slightly uncomfortable as a diner as the atmosphere was uneased by the head chef’s burst. I don’t know whether this is common, but would be remiss of me not to mention the fact that might be possible on one’s visit.

The price tag with matching wines remains fairly tasty as well at £210 per head so I would I say that this is better suited for a special occasion and the added element of theatre watching the staff and having each dish explained by the head chef is uniquely worth it, along with a superbly chosen matching wine and drink menu. I say theatre as is always nice seeing the experts in action and on this occasion James Knappett was quite aminated with a member of staff at one point (who had not prepared something) which actually made mt slightly uncomfortable as a diner as the atmosphere was uneased by the head chef’s burst. I don’t know whether this is common, but would be remiss of me not to mention the fact that might be possible on one’s visit.

Another quality meal had here and my sincere thanks to James Knappett’s other half for her wonderful hospitality, the remaining staff for looking after us so well and James for producing such a quality meal again. This is a definite treat to have in London and remains a lovely option to have for a notable occasion.

For this reason, be aware you are holding up others if you are late(!) as guests dine together in batches. Seeing the dishes being prepared is always interesting and having the chefs on hand to ask any questions is a unique and comfortable experience. The only main downside I found was the fact that if you are dining in the far ends of the table, you may very well end up needing to move off your seat and walk to the far end in order to allow other diners to visit the restroom (or go outside for a cigarette) in order to get passed.

First up was the parkerhouse roll to mop up the smoked brill roe, paprika, brown butter which was an instant it in the mouth and lovely opener. Then the chicken skin, rosemary mascarpone with bacon jam was an asbolute gem, the liked of which don’t occur very often. The potato puff, smoked salmon, sour cream, chive, brown sugar was a clever and light option and play on the ingredients that was nicely done. This was then followed by the maylor shrimp, brown butter, yuzu, fennel pollen, dill, bittercress and seabeans which were powerful in their flavours; the shrimps were gorgeously tender and the brown butter sauce with yuzu and dill were utterly sublime additions.

The brill, turnips, miso and lemon packed a punch with the miso and the fish itself was beautifully cooked with lovely picked slices of turnip as well. Perigord truffle risotto, wild garlic, egg, morels and parmesan formed the next dish which I have to say was utterly sublime, especially with the Chiante Riserve that Sandia (the head chef’s wife) recommended. Next came the carrot, crème fraiche, barley, sorrel, rape, chicken eldercaper sauce which had a simple purity with lively textures.

Then on to the meat: the beef, pontact sauce, tarragon, pickled walnut, panko, jersey royals and horseradish was utterly sublime with a very strong, accompanying sauce. The purposefully provided fat on the beef was just grand and perfectly judged in quantity. The coolea cheese, chicory marmalade with rye was a beautiful and simple way of having a cheese course – strong flavour without being overpowering.

The desserts were different and enjoyable. The balsamic ice cream, truffle, Jerusalem artichokes wer erefreshing and suprisingly subtle as I was actually bracing myself for the sharpness but somehow this was nicely dealt with. The caramel textures, coco crumbs, milk ice cream, and hazelnut were very refreshing and the damson seed, brown butter cake had a pleasing warmth to and balance. The last bouts came with the liquorice ice cream, chocolate and beetroot that was very well toned and portioned, but the final explosion came with the salted Madagascar vanilla fudge which I honestly could have had another 5 portions of as it was that good – so creamy, subtle, velvety and outright gorgeous. I believe this is the chef giving a guaranteed feel good factor at the end of the meal to secure a leaving smile.

This is certainly the way I left and James Knappett produced a menu just for that day that was frankly superb. If this is the general produce for one day, then another visit here is an absolute given and next time with matching wines to gain the full experience and see which courses are the signature repeat favourites. I have full confidence that coming here on any occasion will produce a very satisfying experience and I’m already looking forward to the next opportunity to treat myself, as this is the perfect place to do so. Well done James, great show.

This was an impressive meal – relaxed, fun, hospitable and with some absolutely great products (favourites being the chicken skin, steak main and madagscan vanilla petit four – worth the visit for that alone!).

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