For up-market dining in Chelsea, Dinings SW3 has it all with a selection of spaces, Japanese menu and great location. A beautiful space, this elegant restaurant stretches across two floors with stand-out moments including a live sushi counter, a plush banquette anchored within an impressive, carved wooden antiques piece, and a stunning private dining room.
While the location feels quintessentially London, and the ingredients are plucked seasonally from across the UK, much of the menu and sensibilities are set with a Japanese intention by chef and owner Masaki Sugisaki. The ethos is centred in Omotenashi, the traditional art of Japanese hosting, which promotes ideals around anticipating your guest's every need and dedicating yourself to hosting well. This works particularly well for those looking for a private dining experience, as the team at Dinings SW3 are more than prepared to ensure your event feels incredibly special.
As the restaurant is divided into several different spaces, there are plenty of options for your event. The most obvious space for an intimate, atmospheric private dining experience is the mezzanine Kurabu (which translates to club) where your guests can gather around a stunning table for 12 or more people, while still soaking up the buzz of the restaurant. You could also host standing events here with canapes and drinks which would allow for a slightly larger capacity. Elsewhere, the terrace is available for al fresco private events in summertime, and otherwise the team can discuss full venue hire on either a full day or half day basis.
Of course, a major reason for booking Dinings SW3 is the food. For a glimpse of what to expect take a look at the set lunch menu which starts with miso soup with spring vegetables and mitsuba, followed by spinach and seaweed salad with a goma-dare vinaigrette, before a serving of Akami Bluefin tuna with yellowtail, salmon, avocado, cucmber, edamame, tosaka seaweed, shiso leaf, kizami nori and roasted sesame soy.