--- title: "Dinner by Heston Blumenthal — Historic British Dining" description: "Dinner reads historical British cookbooks the way other kitchens read wine lists — each dish on the menu carries a date, tracing the recipe back to a specific…" url: https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/dinner-heston-blumenthal/ source: FlightLogic (flightlogic.co.uk) licence: "Content © Elite Digital AI Solutions Ltd. Cite the URL above and the page author." --- *Links marked * may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. We do not provide financial advice. How we make money .* Knightsbridge, London # Dinner by Heston Blumenthal Centuries-old English recipes rebuilt with laboratory precision, served inside the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park. FlightLogic expert score: **9.2/10** · Editorial composite rating 4.8/5 · ££££ · [British](https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/cuisine/british/) Photo: Ewan Munro / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 2.0 Quick answer **Is Dinner by Heston Blumenthal worth visiting?** FlightLogic assigns an expert score of 9.2/10 based on editorial research. The 4.8/5 star figure is an editorial composite for guide comparison — not a verified consumer aggregate. It has 2 Michelin stars. Best for special occasion dinners, out-of-town guests wanting classic london fine dining, park-view lunch. Transit proximity **For global flyers:** Dinner by Heston Blumenthal is in London, with strong access from [heathrow](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airports/heathrow/) and [gatwick](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airports/gatwick/) airports. Pair with our [London dining hub](https://flightlogic.co.uk/cities/london/) for more local picks after arrival. ## About Dinner by Heston Blumenthal Dinner reads historical British cookbooks the way other kitchens read wine lists — each dish on the menu carries a date, tracing the recipe back to a specific archival source, then rebuilds it with the technique of a modern two-star kitchen. Meat Fruit, the mandarin-shaped chicken liver parfait that opened the restaurant in 2011, still anchors most tasting menus and still fools first-timers at the table. The dining room looks into Hyde Park through a wall of glass, and an open kitchen lets you watch the rotating spit that turns out the Tipsy Cake. This is not nostalgia cooking — it's archive research plated with total technical control, and it rewards diners who read the menu footnotes as closely as the dish names. ## Menu highlights - **Meat Fruit (c.1500)** £38 *chicken liver and foie gras parfait, mandarin jelly, grilled bread* - **Powdered Duck Breast (c.1670)** £58 *spiced umbles, roasted salsify, smoked bone marrow* - **Tipsy Cake (c.1810)** £24 *spit-roast pineapple, brioche, cream* Rating transparency **FlightLogic expert score: 9.2/10.** Star ratings on this page are editorial composites from named FlightLogic research — not aggregated consumer submissions — unless individually marked as verified below. [How we verify reviews](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/) Star rating is a FlightLogic editorial composite for guide purposes. Individual excerpts below are editorial samples unless marked with transaction or geolocation verification. ## Editorial rating breakdown Distribution reflects FlightLogic editorial modelling for guide comparison. See published excerpts below. ## Published reviews Sorted by date (newest first). We do not reorder by rating or “helpfulness”. [Review integrity policy](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/) 1. ★★★★★ 5.0 Editorial sample The Meat Fruit is still the best opening course in London — you cut into what looks like a mandarin and it's parfait. Service explained the archival date on every course without being asked twice. — Rebecca Holt · 14 March 2026 Response from Dinner by Heston Blumenthal Thank you, Rebecca — glad the kitchen's research came through on the plate. We hope to welcome you back soon. 2. ★★★★☆ 4.0 Editorial sample Powdered duck was superb, textbook spicing and a properly rested piece of meat. Park view table is worth requesting when you book. — Marco Villani · 2 February 2026 ## Submit a verified dining review Consumer reviews require on-site geolocation verification or transaction proof before publication. See our [review integrity policy](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/). ### How far in advance should I book Dinner by Heston Blumenthal? Aim for 4 to 6 weeks ahead for a standard evening table, and 8 weeks or more for a window seat overlooking Hyde Park or a Friday/Saturday slot. ### Is the Meat Fruit available on every menu? It's been on the menu since the restaurant opened in 2011 and remains on both the a la carte and tasting menu as of 2026, though portioning and garnish are periodically refined. ## Visit info ### Hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** 18:00–22:00 **Wednesday** 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 **Thursday** 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:00 **Friday** 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:30 **Saturday** 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:30 **Sunday** 12:00–15:00 ### Features - Reservations accepted - Vegan options - Wheelchair accessible Last updated: 27 June 2026 ## Location ## More in London