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Caractere restaurant reviews






Average rating: 4.8
* RESPONSE TO YOUR RESPONSE*
hahahaha its almost funny the way you've twisted the story to make it sound like you guys were polite when you were anything but.
Firstly - moving my reservation wasn't "offered to me" and I felt none of your so called "understanding" for my situation. A very rude man, with absolutely no idea on how to speak to customers, told me off for a good 5 minutes over the phone when I attempted to cancel. It was me who said to him "are you going to offer me any solutions or are you just going to tell me off?" at which he scoffed and said he guessed I could move the reservation.
Secondly - I didn't "happily" move the reservation. I was told I had no choice but to move it if I didn't wan't to pay 440 pounds. I was also told under no circumstances was I allowed to change the date again. So when I was invited to an important family wedding on that day, I had no choice but to try and find someone to take the booking for me. All very pleasant and helpful, not at all stressful (that is sarcasm).
It's true, I didn't warn the restaurant that I wouldn't be attending the second time. But judging by the frankly horribly unpleasant phone conversation I had the first time, I knew that I would be charged regardless. And to be honest, I didn't want to be told off by a stranger again.
Regardless, a 440 pound cancellation fee is absolutely outrageous. I am aware its part of your policy which is why I won't sue, but from a moral perspective to charge someone 440 pounds for a meal they haven't eaten, giving them no other choice, is a scam. If the man had at least been apologetic I may not have written this review, but he was rude, unhelpful and made me feel like crap.





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Caractere guide awards history
Date | Guide | Old Award | New Award |
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February 2025 | Michelin Guide | ![]() |
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January 2025 | AA Guide | ![]() ![]() |
No Rosettes (deleted from guide) |
June 2023 | AA Guide | No Rosettes | ![]() ![]() |
May 2022 | AA Guide | ![]() ![]() |
No Rosettes (deleted from guide) |
February 2022 | Hardens Top 100 | 86th in UK | Not in Top 100 |
December 2019 | Hardens Top 100 | Not in Top 100 | 86th in UK |
October 2019 | AA Guide | Added to Guide | ![]() ![]() |
October 2019 | Michelin Guide | Not Listed | ![]() |
Caractere FAQs
Yes, Caractere currently holds 1 Michelin Star, which was awarded in February 2025. Before the Michelin Guide update of February 2025, Caractere held a standard Michelin Guide listing.
Caractere does not currently hold any AA Rosettes, however the restaurant previously held 2 AA Rosettes until January 2025.
209 Westbourne Park Road, London, W11 1EA.
020 8181 3850.
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The nearest train station to Caractere is Paddington Station, approximately 1.03 miles away (as the crow flies).
Our most recent description of the cuisine type served at Caractere is European Contemporary.
No, according to our records Caractere does not currently serve afternoon tea.
Our last recorded head chef at Caractere is Diego Ferrari.