Restaurant Story

Restaurant Story, two Michelin stars in London

Restaurant Story is the flagship restaurant and home of chef Tom Sellers, distinguished with two Michelin stars. Its offering is built around a tasting menu of delicate, masterful dishes, inspired and guided by the British seasons and the finest produce available. Sellers himself describes the project as a way of telling his story and that of British cuisine through an ever-evolving menu.

The restaurant earned its first Michelin star five months after opening in 2013, and its second in 2021.

The tasting menu and the length of the experience

The restaurant serves a seasonal tasting menu that is renewed. According to the restaurant's own information, the experience can last up to two and a half hours for tables of two, and up to three and a half hours for tables of four or more. The menu can be viewed on the establishment's website.

Tom Sellers and the kitchen team

Tom Sellers is the Chef Patron of Restaurant Story. He conceived the idea of opening the restaurant at the age of 19 and was able to make it a reality in April 2013, at the age of 26. He trained in kitchens such as Restaurant Tom Aikens, Noma and Per Se. His cooking is predominantly British and uses seasonality as the backbone of a menu that appeals to memory and builds a narrative in every dish.

The senior kitchen and front-of-house team includes Executive Chef Tom, who joined in late 2017, with experience at The Ritz in London, Per Se in New York and L'enclume in the Lake District. In 2019 he competed in the world final of the Bocuse d'Or, finishing tenth, and was set to represent the UK again in 2024/2025.

Danny, of Peruvian origin, is the Head Chef. He joined the restaurant in 2016 and has progressed from Demi Chef to his current role, working with producers to bring the finest ingredients into the kitchen and to convey to guests the stories of those who grow or make them.

Front of house and wine service

Dovile is the Maître d. She joined in 2021 and began her career in hospitality in 2008, with time at Sketch, Fera, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal and, more recently, The Greenhouse.

Carolina holds the position of Head Sommelier. She began her career at Terrenos Winebar in Stockholm and later worked at Fredrik Eriksson's Långbro Värdshus. She spent a period in Sydney, at Berowra Waters Inn and at Stuart Knox's Fix St James. In London she has worked at Portland, Comptoir Cafe and Wine and Scully St James, and before joining Restaurant Story as Head Sommelier she was Assistant Head Sommelier at Petrus by Gordon Ramsay.

Reservations and private dining

The restaurant accepts reservations online, by email or by phone. Telephone lines are open from 10:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday; outside these hours a message can be left. For groups of six or more, it is necessary to contact the restaurant directly. Availability can change daily, so if a suitable time cannot be found in the online booking, the establishment offers the alternative of calling or emailing. The site indicated that reservations until the end of December were open.

Restaurant Story also offers private dining and events, and offers gift cards. The restaurant posts job openings through its careers section.

Other projects by Tom Sellers

The site links to Story Cellar and Once Upon a time as other projects linked to the chef.

Location and contact

Phone: +44 207 183 2117 · Email: dine@restaurantstory.co.uk