Chapter One is an award-winning Modern European restaurant with 3 AA Rosettes in Orpington, Kent. Following a major refurbishment in early 2019, Chapter One has relaunched with a more modern approach, tempting guests with greater variety and quality.
Under the direction of acclaimed chef Andrew McLeish, modern European cooking is available in two formats. In the Restaurant, sophisticated seasonal dishes are served in a refined setting with a weekly changing 3-course Lunch Menu du Jour, a seasonally-inspired 7-course Tasting Menu and an a la carte option. In the more informal Brasserie, a selection of favourites are cooked to perfection with the finest ingredients. The drinks offering is as exciting with an AA Notable Wine List, premium spirits, and cocktails. There is also a private dining room for corporate and private occasions.
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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value
Noise • Energetic
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Kent
Great for fine wines
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Chapter One in Locksbottom consistently delights diners with "exquisite food" and "superb service." Known for its varied menu and "attentive staff," it offers a memorable dining experience in an elegant setting. While prices can be high, the quality and presentation of dishes like the "pea veloute" and "tarte tatin" ensure it's worth the splurge.
5,806 Reviews
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Brenda
London1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great food, fabulous flavours. Excellent non-intrusive service. Not the cheapest but if you want fine dining you can’t get much better quality than this.
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
A great birthday late lunch. Food and drink superb and service impeccable.
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Gillian
Kent11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Delicious food and great service in a very nice restaurant.
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Olga
Kent78 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Its always a pleasure to have a meal here. The staff are very attentive and the food delicious as always.
Until the next time
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OpenTable Diner
London5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience with my wife and 2 boys celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary... Sublime dishes with amazing service
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Daniel
Brighton1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The food and service was superb. Our waiter made recomendations for drinks, which were fantastic.
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Pete
Derbyshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
It’s always a delight to attend Chapter One for a treat or special occasion. Service is excellent from taking your coat to chatting with the sommelier… highly recommended.
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helen VIP
Kent238 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 4
Chapter One is absolutely my favourite restaurant. Everything about it is special. the service the food, the ambiance. However, for many people it would be too expensive and would only be for something very special.
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Jill
Kent7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Delightfully relaxed lunchtime experience. Seasonal ingredients included a delicious blood orange pavlova and sorbet. Tangy and tasty. I loved the beetroot and whipped goat curd starter.
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Antonio
Kent1 review
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
A wonderful celebratory evening with family. Food, ambience and attentive staff made for a great experience. Bravo
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Chapter One is rated 4.7 stars by 5806 OpenTable diners.
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