Chapter One in Bromley

Have wanted to visit for many years as I live close by but have been slightly put off by the lack of variety for vegans and vegetarians (as is the case in most high end restaurants). Decided to put these reservations aside as the festive cocktails looked so appealing. From start to finish it was a polished, professional and delicious experience and does make you wonder why you’d ever bother going into London to find fine dining again when it’s right on your doorstep. Was welcomed into the bar first where the cocktails were wonderful (and potent!) then tried the vegetarian gnocchi with sides. Although the portions look small, the food is rich and filling, and a delight to the tastebuds. Another big win for me is food served on hot plates as I eat very slowly and hate cold food. Why doesn’t every restaurant do this? Perfect service and will definitely be back.

Incredible place Spot on food service and vibe from start to finish Christmas dinner insanely good - melt in the mouth turkey - exquisite trimmings They loved the snails, tartare and the hake I think you should patent the Christmas pudding - we all agreed it was the BEST we have ever tasted. Can I buy some pud for home please Hats off to the team - you must be exhausted by now We appreciate you all Thank you and Happy Holidays

The food was better than I expected with first class service, thank you

Beautiful food, fabulous service, classy ambience.

Nice intermit dinning experience . First time dinning In Brasserie and found it Great . Normally have been in Main dinning room for last fifteen years when visiting Restraunt but was already booked up and Brasserie only available would definitely eat there again . Great service and quality good Thank You .

One of my favourite restaurants for special occasions . Staff are always helpful and polite topping up wine etc discreetly without interrupting. The food is always very good with a good choice including a vegetarian option and fish along with an excellent wine list. The noise level is low, even with larger parties, so a party of two can chat quietly. Seating is comfortably spaced so there is a nice distance between tables.

Food was superb- as were the cocktails. Only disappointment was that they had received no steak order but that was a tiny issue. Would come again in a heartbeat.

It was our first visit and hopefully not the last. I would certainly like to try more items on the menu and different menus as well. The food was really delicious and well presented. The texture, taste and time taken for food being served was just perfect. The service was courteous and welcoming. Looking forward to our next visit.

Such a beautiful restaurant with stunning food. Excellent for vegetarians.

Throughly enjoyed my evening. Thank you everyone at Chapter One.

Not been for couple of years but still impeccable in service terms and attention! Food was lovely - had tacos & chicken👍 Sorbet after as dairy intolerant - would have been nice to have presented a little better in a glass coupe with a crispy Tuille - Rather than plain white bowl! Was a reunion for a group of old friends but quite noisey to talk even having asked for a quiet table!

Had my 80th birthday here. Food was extremely good and well presented.

Great meal and service as always. We’re local and love coming here as it’s good food and good value.

Food was delicious.Our waiter Pablo was efficient and charming. Had to send my soup back as not hot enough even though I’d asked for it to be hot! Quite expensive but worth it for a treat. Should offer Prosecco not just champagne.

Had a lovely early Christmas lunch with a friend. Nice table, attentive service, excellent food. Overall, a really nice restaurant.

lovely unrushed experience, excellent attentive staff and superb food

Excellent lunch...portions for starters & dessert are always a bit smaller than I would like but I do have a big appetite. Very good service & ambiance. Recommended 100%....

Super delicious food with excellent service

Dining in the terrace. Very comfortable and warm. Service was attentive and pleasant. The wine list is comprehensive. The food was excellent- beautifully presented and well executed! Would definitely recommend a visit.

Amazing food. I had the Veloute of Jerusalem artichoke with a poach hen's egg and I was in heaven, mellow artichoke taste, not too over powering and the mix with the egg was perfect. The main coarse was the fillet steak and is the best fillet steak I have ever eaten. I guess the only gripe is that on some of the main coarses you will have to order extra sides so the cost increases. I had French beans with my steak and they were lovely but the potatoes were dry and some of the food was not piping hot, it came out to us warm but I would still highly recommend it to everyone. Oh yes, the service from everyone was absolutely first class and there is only a 7.5% service charge whereas other places I have been to charge 12 or 12.5%.

Excellent food. Excellent environment. Just a great place to relax and have lunch.

Antonella was outstanding, great service. We had a very enjoyable time.

Fabulous! Food was aha ing. Staff lovely and attentive. Really enjoyed this meal

Chapter 1 never fail to provide excellent food and service. Highly recommend. prob the best restaurant within 10 Miles

Not been for a while, and booked the brasserie. The staff from the moment I walked in, I could not fault - they were friendly and efficient. Starters, there was a good choice, well presented & tasty. Mains - ribeye, was well cooked. My wife had the sea bass, which was ok, but a little underwhelming. Desserts - sticky toffee pudding lived up to its name ! Again the lady waitress was excellent, friendly, chatty, and knowledgeable. I will definitely go back.

An upmarket restaurant, good food and good service. There is a brasserie and a restaurant with easy on site parking

Lunch in the Brasserie was wonderful.

Fantastic food, friendly staff and good atmosphere. Great place for a birthday or treat!

Food was great and so was the service. Beautiful venue highly recommended

A beautifully appointed restaurant and overall fine dining experience. On arrival we were warmly greeted by our hosts and escorted to our table by numerous friendly and courteous staff. Service was swift, polished professional. Our waitress was a lovely lady, very patient in answering our questions and engaging in conversation about the restaurant. Starter was a lobster raviolo and was really delicious, the delicate crepe pastry went really well with the lightness of the lobster filling. Main course was venison, beautifully presented and cooked to perfection although I think the portion size should have been just a bit larger. Dessert was a lovely warm apple tart tatin, rich with cinnamon and well balanced between the sweet and the tartness. The only issue is a minor one and is largely not the fault of the restaurant. There was a party of approximately seven people in the middle of the room who started loud and made more and more noise as the night wore on until my friend and I literally couldn't hear our own conversation. The staff totally failed to address this problem so I had to take it upon myself to quieten them down in my own inimicable style. It was frustrating that a Michelin star fine dining experience was marred by the failure of the staff to deal with people who had all the grace of a hen night in Blackpool. I'm not overreacting or being a snob about this. I have no problem with people having fun and being a bit boisterous but this was just ridiculous. Other than that minor blemish I think this is a really good restaurant and well worth a visit.

Just love Chapter One. It is my go to for special occasions. There have been some changes since my last visit and the menu was just great. A wonderful lobster ravioli ( £5 supplement) starter, and then venison. Gorgeous. My husbands' main course was partridge. Again wonderful. Just nice to have some different choices. Our waiter was a gem. It makes such a difference.

Service was not up to the normal high standard. No chocolates at the end of the meal and not as attentive. Back next Sunday, hopefully back to normal standard

Lovely meal but our oysters had too much chilli. Very expensive but worth it for a special occasion. The desserts are very disappointing.

The food and service were both fabulous, but I found the large room with several tables challenging as I found the chatter so loud at times that I missed some of my parties conversation.

Nice venue and great food. Would 100% recommend and will return

It's been many years since we last went to Chapter 1, It was really wonderful and we didn't want the meal to end it was that delicious!!. and the service outstanding , very attentive and professional Can't wait to return very soon. Tracy and Steve Dent

Great food and great service. Looking forward to coming back

Enjoyed the meal and it was a special occasion for my wife’s birthday On arrival I was asked whose birthday it was explained and was told they would do something after our deserts Nothing happened just gave me the bill I paid Brought our coats and saw us out A bit disappointed

Always excellent service and the menu is fantastic. Love this restaurant one of my favourites.

The lovely wife and I met her parents here for a Sunday lunch birthday celebration. Everything was perfect.

Lovely experience here. Loved the food, the service and ambience

My husband and I have dined at Chapter One on several occasions over the the past 9 years. Each time has been very special and the food delicious. Yesterday was not one of those experiences unfortunately. I can’t tell you why specifically but our food was just lacking something special. The shared apple tarte tatin wasn’t particularly good and usually the dessert part of the meal is spectacular. Maybe we just chose wrong but i did feel underwhelmed last night

Really lovely top quality food. Interesting choices, beautifully presented. I would definitely come here again. It would be helpful to have prices per course displayed on the website, but the waiter assured us we could choose to have one, two or three courses. Impressive service too and attractive decor / good ambiance.

We have been multiple times over the years and even had our wedding breakfast here. It is still our benchmark restaurant we compare all other too for quality ( vs value) It's still the top. Staff are great and the food is always excellent. Appreciate the space around tables and attentive service.

A superb meal with all three of my courses being wonderful. Nice cocktails too.

This is a very special restaurant. Food delicious, staff exemplary and service outstanding. Would recommend to anyone especially if celebrating a special occasion.

After a lull, the establishment has really turned around to give the diners an enjoyable & satisfying experience.

From start to finish everything was perfect, and the service from our waiter Pablo was great, the food was first class.

The ambulance, service and decor was great but I was dissappointed by the limited menus and the food portion.

Excellent first rate -especially for special occasions

Had a lovely weekday meal in the brasserie, staff very attentive and lovely food.

Lovely welcoming atmosphere and excellent service. Loved the special dessert we were presented with to help us celebrate our anniversary. Some the decor in the dining room would benefit from a little bit of a refresh. More vegetarian options would be great. I was advised by the waiting staff that none of the standard desserts are vegetarian which was a little disappointing. I was offered an alternative but this wouldn’t have been something I would ordinarily have chosen. Overall a lovely evening.

We chose this spot for our anniversary dinner… and it couldn’t have been more perfect. From the moment we stepped in, everything felt just right… soft lighting, gentle music, and a cozy, intimate vibe that set the scene beautifully. The staff welcomed us warmly… attentive but never hovering… it felt like they knew exactly when we needed them. The menu… wow. So many tempting choices, it was hard to decide. Each dish that arrived was a work of art… flavors that complemented each other perfectly, ingredients that felt fresh and thoughtfully chosen. We took our time with each bite, savoring the details… and when dessert came, it was like the perfect finale to an incredible meal. They even surprised us with a little anniversary touch… a glass of sparkling wine that added a personal, memorable note to the evening. Honestly… it’s rare to find a place that gets every detail right, but this restaurant truly did. Our anniversary felt as special as we’d hoped… and we couldn’t have picked a better place to celebrate.

Last night’s return to Chapter 1 left me a little confused. Not sure if it was the sheer volume of services they were dealing with (it was rammed), but the food on all 4 corners of our table lacked the lustre that we expected for a £500 bill. Yes, you read that right. £500 for 4 people. The Partridge main had been left under a grill or heating lamp for so long, the top of the bird was dry and stiff - almost uncuttable. The jugged hare starter was boldly poorly judged in terms of flavour - the rich, challengingly ‘twangy’ hung game meat completely overbalancing the rest of the dish. The work of a novice with such a rare and flavoursome ingredient. My wife was visibly disappointed by the Iberico ‘red-meat’ pork, which was extremely chewy, and lacking in any great flavour beyond the smoky barbecue char. Two bottles of wine (an exceptional Chilean Syrah complemented the game dishes perfectly) were appreciated, but overall, I’d really have to say the eating experience felt like the kitchen is going backwards, not forwards, since our last visit in August. Service and atmosphere still top notch, but something’s amiss in the kitchen. Food: 2 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Value for money: Has to be a 2. Fine ingredients ruined by poor execution.

Food was great but staff bad. One man cared none of the other staff did. Smell of bleach in main restaurant was told it was a freshener but smelled like Harpic. We got told the “problem was solved” since they moved us outside no applogy and seemed like an inconvenience. It took 3 members of staff to take some glasses away only the man noticed, 0 attentiveness. I will not be dining here again.

Excellent food and service. Great cocktails and wine. Had the curried monk fish to start which was superb. If you like your cheeses, then I recommend the cheese selection, great selection.

The usual excellent service and food at Chapter 1 - always a pleasure to dine there. The service charge of only 7.5% is also very welcome.

A great place to dine. Great quality food and good service

Chapter One has improved its restaurant, food and services. All are excellent. Musak is not needed: it makes conversations harder to hear.

We ALWAYS enjoy a great dining experience at Chapter One. Excellent, friendly service and the most delicious, innovative food. Thank you to everyone there, the team we see front of house and those behind the scenes.

We arrived to a mildly empty restaurant; nice atmosphere and good spacing between tables. Our table was wonky. Which was annoying but fixed with a napkin. Waitress was pleasant and attentive. Tacos were tasty. Oysters were fresh but the shells were not cleaned adequately meaning I had bits of shell in my mouth after resting the shell on my bottom lip to eat them. This Made them unpleasant and bitty. Roast dinners arrived; both cooked to our liking but the gravy over sweet and the roast potatoes albeit crispy, were al dente which was not to my liking at all. I did not finish the plate of food. There were no option for cauliflower cheese or different seasonal veg side dishes which was a shame as red cabbage is an acquired taste. Sticky toffee pudding was very nice but the ice cream was more of a garnish which was a shame. Overall, it was pleasant but not wow. Smiths restaurants blow it out the water and is at the same price point. Wine list was vast but lacked some really nice older wines which was a shame. The best wine on the list (IMO) was a 2008 Talbot! It would have been nice to have the option of having something quite special, there are lots of second wines out there for £100 a bottle which would still make a good mark up for the restaurant. I real missed opportunity (again IMO) Overall it was good but not great and that’s a real shame.

I enjoy dining at chapter one. The food is great, customer service and ambience is excellent and you always get good value for your money.

A lovely meal marred by the noise from an adjacent table. It was impossible to engage in a normal conversation with my fellow guests.

Meal spoilt by being seated to near to a celebration party. I simply could not hear what my fellow guests were saying.

We enjoyed a very delicious meal at Chapter One in the main restaurant. Before being seated we had a drink at the bar and chatted to the bar men who were very personable and educated us on the various cocktails they were preparing. We chose from the three course menu. I had the monkfish and my companions both had the scallop ceviche, both dishes were lovely. I then had the venison which was sooooo good followed by a naughty but nice custard tart. It really was wonderful. Service was impeccable throughout the meal.

Our dinner was excellent, as ever. We were fortunate enough to have been given gift vouchers as birthday & Xmas presents, which helped with the bill, but would have happily paid for the whole thing anyway as the food, wine & service were all exemplary! It was probably about the 10th time we've been to Chapter One & we have never been disappointed!

Such a lovely welcome from all the waiter staff.....and it was a pleasure to shake hands with all of them. Food, service and ambience excellent. And many congratulations on your Australian Shiraz....number 35 on your list. Something to do with solders on the label I think! Looking forward to visiting again soon.

Amazing food with Fantastic service!! The roast dinner was by far the best I have had in a long time.

Had a Sunday lunch roast. The beef was cooked perfectly, and was lovely. The potatoes were crispy however could have been a bit more fluffy inside. The cabbage was way too sweet however the green beans were nice. The gravy was lovely however not enough on my plate and had to ask for more. The service was very attentive and the waiters were happy.

Beautiful food, fabulous service and great surroundings.

Food was excellent. Service a tad poor, no offer of desert or coffee or drink from the bar.

We have been a frequent diner over the years at Chaoter One, however the last few years we have struggled with the limited menu and find it increasingly difficult to find anything on the menu that we like. Service is always outstanding but it’s the menu selection that will put us off from returning anytime soon.

Excellent food and so nice/unusual these days to be properly greeted and served by professional waiters, bar staff and maître d'hôtel. Well done to all concerned.

We had another private dining experience for my 70th birthday at Chapter One. 28 persons, for a full three course lunch. Great choices for the menu, and the food was as good as when we dine in the restaurant. The event was very well organised by Tania and the service from Harry, Jack and Will was superb, courteous and prompt. We’ve been dining and lunching at Chapter One for over 25 years and it has never failed to delight..

Extremely pleasant roast lunch. The staff were very attentive and friendly. The beef was delicious, as were the beans and cabbage. The potatoes and Yorkshire pudding could have been better & warmer for constructive criticism purposes but generally was better than most places locally.

Continues to be best in SE London. Excellent food with good service

10/10 highly recommend. Food, service and cocktails were all divine. Cannot fault this place

Excellent restaurant and great service! The food is top class and the wine menu is great

The lunchtime menu is very good value for Chapter One, considering its excellent reputation. There were enough other tables occupied to create a nice buzz of conversation, the food, drink and service were all excellent. It was very generous to expect a tip of only 7.5%, which was richly deserved. Ideal for a special occasion.

Superb service and food, that’s all I can say, thanks for a very nice Thursday evening

Just two of us for lunch - went for their daily three course menu - good value and surprisingly nice to see that they are only charging 7.5% as a gratuity! The food was excellent and you cannot fault the service.

Fabulous experience and delicious food I love eating here

I’ll keep this short. We live locally to Chapter One and have visited the restaurant on many occasions over the years. Our last meal was for 4 people, included two bottles of wine and a few sides, and cost £420. I don’t mind paying this amount for a meal, but Chapter One isn’t there on quality or innovation of food to be a £100 per head restaurant. I’m sorry to say this, as the quality of service is fantastic and the team are impeccable but they need to do better at this price point.

Been here several times over the years. Never disappoints.

Went for Sunday lunch. The sirloin of beef was beautifully cooked and came with all the trimmings. The fish was moist and the skin crisp. Overall, both meals were very good. Wine was reasonably priced.

Amazing food with great service. Highly recommended.

The food is excellent and, without wishing to sound pretentious, it’s not just about eating food, but "experiencing" it and enjoying subtle flavours. The service is good too. It is pricey, but then, it’s a Michelin star restaurant and you’re getting what you pay for.

I've been visiting Chapter Ones for over 15 years now. Starter of octopus great, main deer the shortcrust pie that came with the dish very dry, desert custard tart the base was to thick.

The food was nice. The wine however proved to be a problem...Why? Because my husband ordered 2 wines 1 white and 1 red. Neither of which were poured out in front of us. The second wine was meant to be a Fluerie and when my husband tasted it, he realised he had been served something else. My husband questioned the wine and the waiter assured him, that it was indeed a Fluerie. My husband disagreed so the waiter took the wine away and brought a new glass and suspiciously a new bottle of wine that he had just opened. He poured the wine in front of my husband, which should have been done in the first place. My husband commented that the first wine was not the same as the second wine. There was a weak apology. But unfortunately this did not appear to be sincere. Even the most basic restaurants pour wine out in front of a customer, and it was strange that Chapter One did not do this. So if you dine here and order wine, insist that the wine is poured out in front of you. It's a shame as we used to dine here monthly a couple of years ago, and we fell out of love with this restaurant and after 2 years of not dining here we thought we would give Chapters another chance. And this incident has just reinforced why we fell out of love with this place 2 years ago. It's a shame as Chapter One could be a great restaurants but they seem to fall short every time we visit.

Lovely brilliant restaurant been here a few times food is always top-notch and the service you only have to call for somebody and they're there cocktails are nice too

Lunch in the private dining room for 29 people - venue was wonderful, the staff were all excellent and the food was Fabulous! The whole afternoon spent at Chapter One was enjoyed by all - the day was absolutely faultless, and I cannot help but thank you for such a wonderful event you hosted for us!

Visited with my wife to celebrate our 24th wedding anniversary. What a great place this is, superb service, great food and a lovely atmosphere. £157 which included a lovely bottle of Prosecco. We will be back at Christmas.

Every time I go to this restaurant it seems to get better. Saturday lunchtime is a good time to go for an unhurried dining experience. The Venison Tartar starter is absolutely outstanding. So many flavours and beautifully presented. The main course Australian Ribeye steak is huge and was cooked to perfection. All the staff are knowledgeable in both the food and beverage they are offering, and all act with a very high degree of professionalism. A great dining experience.

Excellent customer service. Good quality food with amazing taste. Well worth it.

We had a wonderful experience yesterday in the private dining room at this restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious, service was outstanding. A special shout out to Harry who was our specialised waiter who was professional, efficient and extremely friendly. He made the day a huge success. Thank you Harry. Would definitely recommend.

Chapter One has been getting better and better recently. I don't know what has changed in the kitchen, but today's starters and mains were really top notch and the Coravin options on the winelist allowed a silky Pauillac to accompany. This restaurant is becoming a very credible alternative to central London dining. Staff are great too.

We had to rearrange our booking several times due to illness, but so pleased we eventually made it to Chapter One! From the moment we arrived the service was wonderful, the food and wine were amazing and we can’t wait to return. Thank you so much for making our night so special!

70th birthday dinner for my Mother in Law. Exceptional service. Octopus Carpacio delightful. Australian Rib-eye griddled to perfection, the best steak I have eaten. Pinot Noir hit the spot just right. Highly recommended.

The whole dining experience was exceptional, service, food and drinks although I think for the price of wine it should a 250ml measure.

The service was very friendly and attentive. It took it from an excellent dining experience to an exceptional dining experience!