Three Darlings

Listed in the Michelin Guide, Three Darlings is a modern bistro tucked away on pedestrian Pavilion Road, just a short walk from Sloane Square tube station. You descend a few steps into what feels like a little oasis of greenery, with outdoor courtyard seating leading into an elegant Art Deco–style dining room. Inside, the space features beautiful tiled floors in black and white marble, a striking staircase down to the toilets, a bar at one end, and an open kitchen at the other, with a split-level dining layout. We visited for brunch and tried the Lobster Royale — essentially eggs Benedict elevated with generous lobster meat, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, and a perfectly crisp, toasted muffin. It came as two pieces and was very well executed. The scrambled eggs were also beautifully presented, though I didn’t personally try them. The cocktails were excellent. The Bloody Mary was potent, well-balanced, and flavourful. The Pandan Martini was a standout — a creative and delicious twist, with a creamy top and aromatic pandan notes that reminded me of the Malaysian dessert ‘seri muka’, made with rice and coconut at the base and pandan coconut on top. Service was attentive, efficient, and genuinely friendly, and the overall dining experience was both delightful and highly enjoyable.

I’ve been into only for drinks and I love Irish coffee, vibe is cool I think we should try for dinner too, stuff are nice and their wine collections looks crazy! 🍷💖 It’s a good place for 2 girls chat 👯‍♀️ The waiter made a hot cocktail for me (because I have a throat pain and we thought it will help to recover 🤣) contained whiskey omg, it’s the delicious cocktail that i have ever had🍹 I took the menu it contains lots of different taste ☺️

I had a fabulous lunch at the Three Darlings. The food was exceptional, the quality of the food it is extremely high end, with fresh flavours and interesting in a great way. The atmosphere was cozy and elegant. I highly recommend this restaurant. The members of staff were absolutely incredible.

Three Darlings offers a very pleasant experience overall, with friendly, forthcoming staff and a sense of calm that comes from a well-managed restaurant. The open kitchen adds a nice touch and gives the place a bit of extra character. We went for brunch - solid rather than standout - but the roast and lunch/dinner dishes looked especially strong and worth returning for. It can get a little loud at times, though still comfortable enough to enjoy a relaxed meal. Quietly rated: worth stopping.

The food wasn’t too bad but I found the menu that was outside misleading. For example, the lobster florentine was listed as £12 but I was charged £24. Maybe consider updating the outside menu. The matcha drinks were nice and on point. Service was also not to be faulted. I spent £82 for just 2 people to have breakfast (3 dishes, 2 matcha lattes and £3 still water)

Superb steak spot. I had the fillet and it was cooked perfectly, beautifully tender and almost butter-soft. The Provençal fries were crisp on the outside and fluffy inside, and the light sprinkle of cheese was a nice finishing touch. My negroni was excellent, as was the service. On the expensive side (£73 for steak, salad, fries and a cocktail), but overall a very enjoyable experience.

Absolutely brilliant restaurant in the heart of Chelsea. Food and drinks delicious and great value too, true to Jason Atherton's ethos. The service was outstanding, we had a few chats, laughs and recommendations, all done with personality. Even giving me a teaspoon for our shared dessert, and full sized cutlery for my husband. I'm still laughing about that! Will definitely be back.

Three Darlings has a lovely interior and a warm, stylish atmosphere, so I had high hopes. However, the food experience didn’t quite match. The focaccia was quite dry, and I was surprised to find the pancake served completely plain — no berries or fruit unless ordered separately. I admit I didn’t read the menu closely, but it’s unusual these days to see a pancake served without any fruit or topping, so it was a bit unexpected and looked rather unappealing on its own. When we did ask for berries, they were added, though the interaction felt slightly rushed.