Ekstedt at The Yard
London
Combine a visit to Ekstedt with a walk through the nearby iconic Westminster area for a full day out.
Located in the historic Great Scotland Yard hotel in Westminster, Ekstedt at The Yard offers diners a unique taste of Nordic-inspired cuisine right in the heart of London. This restaurant features the signature fire-led cooking methods pioneered by award-winning chef Niklas Ekstedt, who has crafted a menu that highlights the very best of Britain's seasonal produce.
The dining experience at Ekstedt at The Yard revolves around the use of traditional cooking implements like a fire pit, wood-fired oven, and wood stove. This approach ensures that each dish carries a distinct smoky flavor that is both inviting and sophisticated. With a focus on high-quality, fresh ingredients, the menu is dynamic and changes slightly to reflect the availability of seasonal produce.
Ekstedt at The Yard provides an immersive culinary experience, offering guests the opportunity to engage closely with the restaurant's intriguing cooking techniques. The intimate setting is ideal for those looking to enjoy a special dining event, making it well-suited to romantic dinners, gastronomic enthusiasts, or anyone interested in exploring innovative cooking methods.
The venue can also be hired for private events, adding a distinctive and memorable touch to birthdays, engagements, and corporate gatherings. For an all-encompassing experience, patrons can opt for the exclusive immersive dining journey, which allows for a deeper connection to the craftsmanship taking place in the kitchen.
With opening hours spanning Tuesday to Saturday evenings and Sunday lunchtime, Ekstedt at The Yard ensures a warm welcome to all those looking to explore a sophisticated dining adventure with a Nordic twist.
Reviews
Great value for the price. We even had two bottles to pair with the meal. Everything we had on the tasting menu was great. The highlights are the oysters, trout, lamb , and the desserts. I am not overly fixated on sweets but the soufflé with mushrooms and ice cream were the highlights. The service was phenomenal.
Ekstedt at the Yard is based near Scotland Yard, inside the Great Scotland Yard Hotel in fact The hotel has some great quirky decorations on the way in to the restaurant I met a friend from the USA for dinner and we had great seats close to the open kitchen. This is Michelin starred Swedish chef Niklas Ekstedt’s London outpost and carries on his tradition of open fire cooking We enjoyed the Immersive tasting menu. Favourite dishes were the signature oyster cooked by flambaddou in the kitchen, red mullet, lamb and cep soufflé. Incentives delicious cooking
I was expecting to give this a 5-star on food, but it was my only London meal that came up on me, especially surprising for fish dishes that shouldn’t be so heavy. The trout starter was wonderfully undercooked and flavorful but the turbot main course seemed to be smothered in extra heavy fusions. Service was mostly nice (except for one person who freaked me out)😖 Atmosphere is pleasant but nothing remarkable.
Been to Ekstedt at The Yard 4 times now, and it’s always one of the most unique dining experiences in London. I brought my dad this time, and the 3 hours we spent there felt like no time at all - with dish after dish arriving, each one a tasting experience of its own. Everything is cooked over fire, smoke and wood, creating a beautiful modern Scandinavian dining experience that feels both rustic and incredibly refined. As a Swede and with this being the only Swedish restaurant left in London - I’m very happy they offer something this special. Highlights: ✨ Their flambadou-oysters, which you get to try with the chef in the kitchen ✨ The staff and service ✨ The juniper-smoked lamb with black garlic ✨ Absolutely obsessed with their signature wood oven-baked cep mushroom soufflé with wild blueberries This is really a restaurant where the experience is just as memorable as the food ☺️ Highly recommend for a special evening in London 🤍🔥
What an absolutely perfect meal and evening. The food was outstanding. Each dish had something unique that elevated the main part of it. The service was impeccable. So friendly and attentive The ambience and decor was so modern but cosy at the same time. I can't wait to go back
