Ekstedt at The Yard
Ekstedt at The Yard
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Niklas Ekstedt’s first restaurant outside Sweden is this cosy, designer-rustic spot in the Great Scotland Yard Hotel. The chef has become synonymous ...
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Restaurant menu
- Cep mushroom souffle
- woodruff, blueberries
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What diners said about this restaurant:
Nicola C. • 2 reviews
September 21, 2024
4/10Was so excited to go to ekstedt at the yard but left thoroughly disappointed. Our fish had bones in that was passed off by the chef as unfortunate and hard to find. Then part of the duck course was missed and we were fobbed off again by the chef. The service staff apologised but the chefs seemed to think we didn't understand food. Then was given lots of additions rather than money off the bill. If the fish course and main course are incorrect then you apologise and offer a partial refund. The starters and deserts were amazing and our server was a delight shame about the rest
Matthew S. • 1 review
September 18, 2024
10/10Every sense was catered for. Unbelievable flavours and smells, beautifully presented and a very attentive team. The unique experience of getting to enter the kitchen and watch their stripped back way of cooking was extremely special. The sommelier gave great advice on a lovely wine to pair with the meal as a whole and it did not disappoint. Could not recommend more.
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Candice L. • 56 reviews
September 17, 2024
6.5/10Nice use of smoky flavour to food. Inattentive service - had to keep asking for water to be topped up, table not tidied between courses, napkin not tidied when absent from table, inconsistent service staff for each course; ?resulting in patchwork service as not one person is responsible for a table/section?
May K. • 23 reviews
September 3, 2024
10/10The restaurant is beautifully nestled in the heart of London. The staff is great. The service is attentive but not overbearing, with a level of professionalism and warmth that complements the high-quality dining. What stood out was the the unique fire base cooking, where every dish reflects a deep respect for both techniques and ingredients.
Gaia T. • 14 reviews
September 3, 2024
10/10Absolutely amazing meal, one of the best I had in my life
Sheryl L. • 2 reviews
August 22, 2024
7/10The 2 main dishes (potatoes and duck) need improvement… it was sour, and cold… staff needs more training for the menu, also with a little more enthusiasms… feels like they need some more practice as for a Michelin restaurant. The oysters and the soufflé was really good. But the rest… need some work…
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Ekstedt at The Yard • Owner
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback on your recent visit to Ekstedt at The Yard. We appreciate your honest review and are grateful for both the positive comments and the constructive criticism. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the oysters and soufflé, but we're sorry that the main dishes did not meet your expectations and that the service fell short. We take your comments seriously and will use them to make improvements. Our team is committed to continuous learning and enhancing the guest experience, and your feedback is invaluable in helping us achieve this. We hope you’ll give us another opportunity to provide you with a truly exceptional dining experience. Kind regards, The Ekstedt at The Yard Team
Sarah A. • 5 reviews
August 15, 2024
8/10Loved the experience of visiting the kitchen. Food was great and lots of great flavours. The Lobster was our favourite.
Ekstedt at The Yard • Owner
Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful review and for giving us an 8 out of 10! We’re thrilled to hear that you loved visiting the kitchen and enjoyed the great flavors of our dishes. We’re especially happy that the lobster was your favorite! We appreciate your feedback and are delighted to know that you had a memorable experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great meal. Kind regards, The Ekstedt at The Yard Team
Jennifer M. • 1 review
July 23, 2024
10/10Unbelievable experience! The ambiance, the service and the quality of the food! So flavorful and loved going into the kitchen! Amazing! Great wines too!
Ekstedt at The Yard • Owner
Dera Guest, Thank you for your kind words. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the ambiance, service, and the quality of our food. It’s wonderful that you appreciated the flavors and had the opportunity to visit our kitchen. We are also glad you enjoyed the selection of wines. We look forward to hosting you again soon. Kind regards, The Ekstedt at The Yard Team.
Carl H. • 28 reviews
July 20, 2024
10/10Amazing meal. Good wine list with very reasonable pricing with many interesting bottles for around 55-65£. Only negative perhaps was that the 92£ menu was actually 115£.
Ekstedt at The Yard • Owner
Dear Carl, Thank you for your detailed review and for rating your experience at Ekstedt at The Yard so highly. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your meal and appreciated our wine list and its reasonable pricing. Your feedback regarding the menu pricing is invaluable to us, and we will review this to ensure transparency and satisfaction for all our guests. We are also pleased to inform you that we will be launching our new menu on August 20th, featuring the same exceptional dishes served at our Michelin-starred Ekstedt in Stockholm. We highly recommend seizing this opportunity to experience our acclaimed new offerings. Kind Regards, The Ekstedt at The Yard Team
Deborah C. • 1 review
July 17, 2024
10/10Service excellent, food amazing. Definitely a worthwhile experience.
Ekstedt at The Yard • Owner
Dear Deborah, Thank you for your wonderful review and for awarding us a perfect 10 out of 10! We are thrilled to hear that you found our service excellent and the food amazing. Your kind words reaffirm our commitment to providing a worthwhile experience to all our guests. We are excited to inform you that we will be launching our new menu on August 20th. This menu will feature the same exquisite dishes served at our Michelin-starred Ekstedt in Stockholm. We invite you to join us again to experience our award-winning new menu. Kind Regards, The Ekstedt at The Yard Team
Stephen B. • 1 review
July 6, 2024
10/10A true giant of a dining experience. Food was so tasty, carefully chosen and cooked over fire, wine pairing was lovely and the staff offered impeccable service.
Ekstedt at The Yard • Owner
Dear Stephen, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Ekstedt at The Yard. We truly appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. We are thrilled that you had a memorable dining experience and that our team was able to exceed your expectations. We strive to provide exceptional service and unique culinary experiences, and it’s wonderful to know we hit the mark. Thank you once again for your review. We look forward to welcoming you back to Ekstedt at The Yard in the near future and providing you with an even better experience. Best regards, Ekstedt at The Yard
Kirk R. • 1 review
June 21, 2024
10/10Attended the Midsummer event - amazing food, atmosphere, service and met some incredible people!
Ekstedt at The Yard • Owner
Dear Kirk, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Ekstedt at The Yard. We truly appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. We are thrilled that you had a memorable dining experience and that our team was able to exceed your expectations. We strive to provide exceptional service and unique culinary experiences, and it’s wonderful to know we hit the mark. Thank you once again for your review. We look forward to welcoming you back to Ekstedt at The Yard in the near future and providing you with an even better experience. Best regards, The Ekstedt at The Yard Team
Asma S. • 7 reviews
June 20, 2024
10/10Food was beyond incredible, service was great, and the ambience was lovely.
Ekstedt at The Yard • Owner
Dear Asma, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Ekstedt at The Yard. We truly appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. We are thrilled that you had a memorable dining experience and that our team was able to exceed your expectations. We strive to provide exceptional service and unique culinary experiences, and it’s wonderful to know we hit the mark. Thank you once again for your review. We look forward to welcoming you back to Ekstedt at The Yard in the near future and providing you with an even better experience. Best regards, The Ekstedt at The Yard Team
Maciek S. • 1 review
April 12, 2024
7.5/10The restaurant's six-course tasting menu promised fresh, innovative dishes, and the food mostly delivered. The chef's creativity shone through, and we eagerly anticipated each bite. However, the service was lacking. We waited over an hour for the first course, and after prompting the staff, dishes flew out at a breakneck pace, with servers pushing aside previous courses for new ones. It was a culinary relay race. At one point, we had two wines on the table, as servers forgot we hadn't finished our previous pairing. The dessert wine pairing was a head-scratcher – the sweet dessert and wine just didn't match, and the wine arrived ten minutes after the dessert. The restaurant has potential, but the service needs work. Compared to others in its class, it falls short in overall experience. We left feeling like we'd been on a rollercoaster – highs from the delicious food, but lows from the inconsistent service. If they can improve their service, they could be a contender.
Ekstedt at The Yard • Owner
Dear Maciek, Thank you for your detailed feedback. While thrilled you enjoyed our innovative dishes, we apologize for the service lapses you encountered. Your insights are invaluable for our improvement. We're committed to refining our service to match the excellence of our cuisine and ensure a seamless dining experience. Kind regards, The Team at Ekstedt at The Yard
Aldo B. • 1 review
April 5, 2024
10/10It was a great experience, we were invited to the Chef's Table and then invited inside the kitchen to see how they would cook the oysters with wood fire. It was incredible experience while pairing with a champagne, wonderful Sauvignon Blanc, a bottle of Sangiovese, and a beautiful bottle of of Nebbiolo. we had for mains the duck cooked on the wood and the monkfish, it was a unique experience. The Chef and staff were superb!
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Ekstedt at The Yard • Owner
Dear Aldo, We're thrilled to hear you had a fantastic experience at our Chef's Table and enjoyed the unique opportunity to witness our wood fire cooking firsthand. Delighted you appreciated our wine pairings and enjoyed the duck and monkfish mains. Thank you for your kind words about our chef and staff! We would love to welcome you back and are excited to inform you of two upcoming events: a fantastic wine dinner featuring the best Greek wines on May 29th, and the unique Midsommer dinner on June 21st. Both promise to be as thoughtfully curated and enjoyable as your last visit. Looking forward to seeing you soon. Warm regards, The Ekstedt at The Yard Team
Sofie D. • 1 review
March 1, 2024
10/10Great food, presentation was amazing. Wine paring , atmosphere…we enjoyed everything. We dined with a smile !
Anshoo S. • 3 reviews
February 24, 2024
10/10Right from the start the staff engaged with us, dealing with dietary requirements, questions about the food and wine and even how to pronounce the restaurant name, with knowledge and good humour - we were invited to see the signature dish being prepared in the kitchen and talk to the chef. The 6 course taste menu was fresh and innovative and my favourite course was duck with Jerusalem artichokes. The discount for booking through The Fork was generous. Recommended.
Natalie W. • 1 review
January 27, 2024
10/10Phenomenal! Excellent service and interesting dishes. We will certainly return.
Ida W. • 1 review
January 13, 2024
8.5/10Beautiful restaurant and real authentic food influenced by Scandinavia. Service could improve but overall it was a beautiful experience.
Michelle M. • 1 review
December 21, 2023
10/10A truly unique experience, an ability to talk to the chef as he was cooking provided such a once in a lifetime memory. The team were so passionate about what they were doing.
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About this restaurant
Niklas Ekstedt’s first restaurant outside Sweden is this cosy, designer-rustic spot in the Great Scotland Yard Hotel. The chef has become synonymous with using fire fuelled by wood, so expect dishes cooked over or immersed into the embers – along with plenty of pickling, fermenting and curing. Go for the 7-course menu.
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Great Scotland Yard, SW1A 2HN London
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