Muriel's Kitchen

Muriel's Kitchen is London's go-to spot for the best seasonal home-cooking. Using British sourced produce, their menus, dishes and environment have been carefully designed to provide a comfortable and charming atmosphere for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Enjoy favourites like their Famous Lasagne or Chargrilled Salmon Steaks from the open plan bakery selection of artisan breads, cakes and salads. Experience the mouth-watering choice of homemade meals freshly prepared with a modern touch and a healthy dollop of love & passion. Located at 1-3 Pelham Street, this is an experience you don't want to miss!
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01/06/2026

This is the perfect chicken schnitzel burger 🤩

Our chicken thighs are flattened, coated and then fried until golden and crisp. We stack them high with creamy harissa slaw for that balance of crunch with a little kick of spice.

Come and try it now at Muriel’s Kitchen.

20/05/2026

These are some of the favourites our guests keep coming back for. If you’re visiting The National Gallery, lunch at Muriel’s is simply mandatory.

18/05/2026

Need a quick pit stop between the exhibitions? ☕️ Pull up a seat at Muriel’s and take time to refuel with our tempting selection of coffees, teas, cakes, seasonal salads and hot mains. All prepared fresh on site everyday.

06/05/2026

The ultimate comfort snack. Sausage rolls, made with Tamworth pork sausage, wrapped in butter pastry and baked until golden. Best enjoyed warm from the oven.

Served daily here at Muriel’s Kitchen.

25/04/2026

Indulge in a quintessential British favourite. A good old scone 🫖🍓Crumbly on the outside, soft and fluffy inside, topped with clotted cream and strawberry jam.

Ingredients:
12 oz Self-raising flour
1 tsp Baking powder
3 oz Butter
1 oz Sugar
1/4 Pint of milk
Pinch of salt

Instructions:
1. Sieve flour, salt and baking powder.
2. Rub in butter and stir in sugar.
3. Add the milk and egg and work the mixture into a soft dough.
4. Roll out to ½ inch thick using a 2 inch cutter.
5. Cut into scones.
6. Bake at 200°C for 20 minutes.

20/04/2026

If you could smell this right now you’d be in trouble 😉

Our ultimate hearty chicken curry with sweet potato and chickpeas. Warming, comforting and full of goodness. All the richness you crave, without the heaviness.

A proper labour of love, served fresh every day at Muriel’s Kitchen.

13/04/2026

Set inside the grand National Gallery, Muriel’s Kitchen is your ideal break between galleries. An easy place to sit down, refuel and take it all in.

Whether it’s a quick coffee or a slower lunch, nothing is overdone. Just simple, seasonal food that appeals to all tastes and budgets.

09/04/2026

Muriel’s signature beef lasagne. A comforting classic from our kitchen to yours.

Perfect for feeding a crowd or saving leftovers. One large tray serves approx 6-8 portions.

Ingredients for the rich beef ragu:

900g beef chuck, minced
30ml pomace (or olive) oil
200g carrot, finely diced
300g brown onion, finely diced
150g celery, finely diced
40g garlic, finely chopped
50g tomato puree
1kg chopped tomatoes (tinned or fresh)
400ml red cooking wine
230ml beef stock (or 15g stock powder)
20g fresh thyme (picked)
3 bay leaves
20g fresh oregano
1 bunch fresh basil
25ml balsamic glaze or syrup
Salt & cracked black pepper to taste

Ingredients for the creamy cheese béchamel:

1L whole milk
100g brown onion (sliced)
30g garlic (whole cloves)
2g white peppercorns
2 thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
200g unsalted butter
100g plain flour
100g grated cheese
50g grated parmesan
Salt to taste

Method:

For the beef ragu:

Cook down the onion, carrot and celery until softened. Add thyme and bay leaves, then stir in the garlic and tomato purée and cook out. Add the beef, breaking it up as it browns. Pour in the red wine and reduce by half. Stir in the tomatoes and stock, then simmer low and slow (1.5 to 2 hours) until thick and rich. Finish with oregano and basil.

For the béchamel:

Gently heat the milk with onion, garlic, peppercorns, thyme and bay to infuse, then strain. In a separate pan, make a roux with the butter and flour. Gradually whisk in the infused milk until smooth, then simmer gently until thickened. Stir through the cheese and season to taste.

To build:
�• Start with a layer of ragu.
• Add a layer of pasta sheets.
• Repeat: ragu, then pasta for two more layers.
• Spread béchamel over the next layer, then continue layering with ragu and pasta.
• Finish with a final layer of pasta, top with the remaining béchamel, and a generous handful of cheese.
• Bake until golden, bubbling, and crisp on top.

07/04/2026

How to plan a fun day out in London without breaking the bank.

Start with a slow wander through the National Gallery, taking in some of the world’s most iconic masterpieces. Entrance is free for all.

Browse the museum gift shop for a little keepsake, then head over to Muriel’s Kitchen for something to eat. We’re open daily, serving fast, fresh, feel-good comfort food and sweet treats that hits the spot, every time.

Enjoy a relaxed, low-cost afternoon before easing into your evening, whether that’s a show in the West End, a spot of shopping, or just soaking up the city atmousphere.

30/03/2026

The people behind Muriel’s Kitchen.

Muriel believed in bringing people together. That same spirit lives on in the team behind it today.

The ones who bring it to life every single day. A team built on care, hard work and a shared love of good food.

The early starts, the attention to detail, the care in every dish, it all comes from them.

26/03/2026

Real food. Made with love. Served in a place that feels like home.

That’s the idea behind Muriel’s Kitchen.

Named after Nana Muriel, a remarkable woman and a true force of nature. Born in 1918, she was a vibrant show-woman from the North East of England, known just as much for her warmth as she was for her cooking.

At home, Muriel cooked with heart and instinct, creating simple, soulful meals that brought people together. The kind that fills both belly and soul. Generous to the core, she gave as much as she could, often feeding her local community and asking for nothing in return. It was simply who she was.

Muriel’s Kitchen was created in her honour, first opening its doors in 2010. Today, you’ll find us inside London’s National Gallery.

Built on a love of good food and a passion for sharing it with others, her spirit still runs through everything we do. Every dish, every detail, carries a touch of Nana Muriel’s magic.

25/03/2025

Salad-y goodness is never in short supply at Muriel’s Kitchen.

Get your healthy fix while touring the and of course, a sweet treat too - if you fancy! 🧁

03/03/2025

Your coffee just got better ☕🎫

Love your daily coffee fix? We’ve got a little treat for you! With our Loyalty Card, every 10th coffee is on the house - because great coffee tastes even better when it’s free.

Getting yours is easy:
✅ Pick up a loyalty card at Muriel’s Kitchen or the MK Espresso Bar
✅ Get it stamped every time you grab a coffee
✅ Enjoy your free 10th cup!

Start collecting your stamps today! ☕💛

06/02/2025

Hands up if you’ve got a new uniform 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻

Our wonderful team are looking sharp in the brand new Muriel’s branded get-up, across the main café and the Espresso Bar 🧢

28/01/2025

Treat yourself Tuesday?! We can help with that 🧁🧁

Freshly baked in-house every day, we’ve got the perfect treat to boost your sugar levels after a busy cultural session 🖼️

The only question that remains to be answered is, what’s your cake of choice? 🎂

20/01/2025

It’s certainly not a Blue Monday around here as we launch our new LOYALTY CARD 🎫

We all love a freebie, and from today, we are offering you every 10th coffee you buy, completely FREE.

Just ask for a loyalty card at Muriel’s Kitchen or the MK Espresso Bar and simply present it every time you buy your coffee with us ☕️

17/01/2025

A salad a day keeps the doctor away. Well, that’s what we are working on anyway! 🥗

This seasonal greens salad is ideal for Veganuary, or any time for that matter! Featuring cavolo nero, green beans, mangetout and tenderstem broccoli, it is the perfect combination of delicious and nutritious greenery, seasoned for serious flavour 🙌🏼

Enjoy it on its own, or to accompany a meat or fish dish from the counter.

10/01/2025

You’ve nearly made it through the first full working week of 2025 👏🏼👏🏼

Why not accompany an inspiring trip around the with a sweet (and/or savoury) treat from - this pecan tart is 🤤🤤

You can find us in our main café to the right of the Gallery entrance, or in our smaller Espresso Bar location too.

See you over the weekend 🤞🏼?!

06/01/2025

Up close with some of our winter favourites 👀👀

January is living up to its reputation 🌧️⛄️, but it’s warm inside at Muriel’s Kitchen and we are stocked up on seasonal treats - both savoury and sweet to satisfy your cravings!

Featured here are our homemade cauliflower frittatas, delicious couscous salad, and chickpea and red pepper salad too. There is no lack of colour and flavour around here.

Come and try it for yourself 🍽️

24/12/2024

Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas from the team at Muriel’s Kitchen and the Espresso Bar🎄🎅🏼

It’s been a very busy year, and we have been lucky to serve so many of you at our base - come back soon, and enjoy the celebrations in the meantime!

18/12/2024

Our Christmas opening times at Muriel’s Kitchen are as follows:

🟢 Monday 23rd Dec - AS NORMAL - 10am-6pm
🔴 Christmas Eve - CLOSED
🔴 Christmas Day - CLOSED
🔴 Boxing Day - CLOSED
🟢 Friday 27th Dec - AS NORMAL - 10am-9pm
🟢 Saturday 28th Dec - AS NORMAL - 10am-6pm
🟢 Sunday 29th Dec - AS NORMAL - 10am-6pm
🟢 Monday 30th Dec - AS NORMAL - 10am-6pm
🟢 New Year’s Eve - AS NORMAL - 10am-6pm
🔴 New Year’s Day - CLOSED
🟢 Thursday 2nd Jan - AS NORMAL - 10am-6pm

Come and enjoy the National Gallery at the very best time of year, and stop off for some much-needed refreshments at Muriel’s on your way round!

20/11/2024

Bakewell, pecan or cake?! The choice is yours - we bake them all in-house every day and we’ve got plenty to go around 🧁

Come and refuel from a tour of the , we are open every day 🌻

13/11/2024

Coffee ☕️ for you, apple juice 🍏 for the kids?!

A winning combo, served daily at Muriel’s Espresso Bar in the National Gallery. Separate to the main Muriel’s which serves larger meals, the dedicated Espresso Bar is a perfect stop-off amidst browsing the for a drink and a light bite.

Always a popular location📍

Address

The National Gallery
London
WC2N 5DN

For public transport, take the Tube to South Kensington Station or Gloucester Road Station and walk towards Pelham Street. Alternatively, take bus number 14, 414, or C1 towards South Kensington and alight at the Pelham Street stop.

For driving and parking, head towards South Kensington area and look for available parking spaces along Pelham Street or nearby streets. Please note that parking in this area is limited and may be subject to time restrictions.

Website

http://www.murielskitchen.co.uk/

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What people say

Breakfast and brunch restaurants are the perfect places to start your day with a delicious meal that will give you the energy you need to tackle whatever lies ahead. And if you're looking for a breakfast and brunch restaurant that offers homemade meals made with British sourced produce, then Muriel's Kitchen in Pelham Street, London is the place for you.

Muriel's Kitchen is a British restaurant that takes pride in its carefully designed menus and dishes that are meant to tempt, entice, and satisfy your taste buds. The chefs at Muriel's Kitchen prepare every meal with a modern touch and a healthy dollop of love and passion. You can expect nothing but the best from this restaurant.

One of the things that sets Muriel's Kitchen apart from other restaurants is their thoughtfully designed kitchens that provide comfortable, charming, and intriguing environments. Whether you're looking for a nourishing breakfast, a quick brunch, a casual lunch or a relaxing dinner, Muriel's Kitchen has got you covered.

Their open plan bakery is something to behold as fresh bread and cakes come straight from the oven to your table. You can also help yourself from their brimming fresh fruit and vegetable baskets – eat raw or have them juiced to order.

Everyday at Muriel's Kitchen, you can choose from a fresh selection of salads, pastries, cakes, hearty main meals such as Our Famous Lasagne or Chargrilled Salmon Steaks - there'll always be something you fancy! With such an extensive menu on offer, it's no wonder why people keep coming back for more.

In conclusion, if you're looking for the best seasonal home-cooking in London served by friendly staff in an inviting atmosphere then look no further than Muriel's Kitchen on Pelham Street.

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