The Chelsfield

The Chelsfield reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Jennifer

   Kent2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 4 May 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Met friends for Sunday lunch. The food was nice and the staff were friendly. The atmosphere was quiet, and the table area was clean and tidy.
   

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   Zara

   London5 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 26 April 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   Usually our favourite local for good food, pleasant atmosphere and great service. Unfortunately, they have re-introduced showing football on tv in the bar. It was a Saturday evening, but even still, the noise level was off the scale to the point of being uncomfortable. Even having a normal conversation in the restaurant area was almost impossible. Sorry to say it really spoilt our evening, so we just had a main course and left as soon as we could to relax at home. There’s a new menu, but less choice on mains and I’m vegetarian, so very limited. We just had a burger each, one veggie, one beef and although quite tasty, with a beer and service, the bill was £55 which seemed excessive. Overall, a disappointing experience.
   

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   Ian

   Kent1 review

   2.0

   Dined on 20 April 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Went to the Chelsfield on Easter Sunday with the family…(8 people) booked in advance but on arrival was seated away from the restaurant. In the function room towards the rear. Most of us had Roast Dinner…portions were small and you got 1 roast parsnip & 1 pig in blanket. Meat was nice, but veg was mushy. £18 each this did not feel like good value. Service was decent though.
   

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   Sophie

   Kent1 review

   1.0

   Dined on 30 March 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   The worst restaurant experience I’ve ever had. Table was booked for 3pm and we weren’t seated until 3.30, as it was Mother’s Day, didn’t think much of it. Most of the Mother’s Day set menu was unavailable and substituted with other cheaper options but the set menu price stayed the same. Waited over 2hrs for our starters. Overall dinner took 4.5hrs. Each roast dinner had different clubbed together vegetable sides. Potatoes were cold and dry and you needed a straw to eat the cauliflower cheese, it was so watery. To top everything off, a fingernail was found in one of the desserts. The area manager was full of pathetic excuses. Would not recommend!
   

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   Edward

   Toronto / Ontario1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 30 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was brilliant from a small team. Food was delicious and great value.
   

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   Julia

   London2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 23 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Very enjoyable roast dinner on a Sunday, would recommend
   

   The ChelsfieldResponded on 24 March 2025

   Dear Julia, Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed our Sunday roast. Your recommendation means a lot to us. Best wishes, The Chelsfield Team
   

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   Andrew

   Kent1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 16 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I enjoyed my meal and indeed the whole experience: online booking was easy, the menu was imaginative and the food very good. Our waitress was very attentive and nothing was too much trouble. Not cheap, but in life you tend to get what you pay for, and I think it’s good value. I will return for sure and am happy to recommend The Chelsfield to friends and family.
   

   The ChelsfieldResponded on 17 March 2025

   Dear Andrew, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your meal and found our online booking process easy. It's great to know our menu and service met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back and appreciate your recommendation. Best regards, The Chelsfield Team
   

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   Paul

   London3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 19 January 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   A helpful waitress and a quiet corner as requested. A pleasant environment
   

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   Robert

   Oxford/Oxfordshire1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 9 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Had a very enjoyable meal. Met with the smell of burning wood from the log burner, lovely staff and good food. Will be going again.
   

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    Jonathan

    Kent3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Excellent Christmas Day meal we will be back. Good value excellent service
    

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