Ekstedt at the Yard

4.7

564 Reviews

£41 and over

Nordic

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Great for fine wines

A warm welcome to Ekstedt at The Yard, located inside Great Scotland Yard Hotel.

Our flagship restaurant brings Michelin starred chef Niklas Ekstedt's signature style of wood fired ‘old Nordic’ cooking to the UK for the very first time. Ekstedt at The Yard focuses on Scandinavian cooking techniques using the very best seasonal British ingredients, featuring a menu of signature dishes, alongside an inventive cocktail menu and extensive wine list. The open kitchen, which feels like an extension of the restaurant floor, allows diners to sit at the heart of the action.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Nordic, Scandinavian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:30 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
020 7925 4749
Website
https://www.ekstedtattheyard.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Niklas Ekstedt

Location
3-5 Great Scotland Yard, London, London SW1A 2HN
Neighborhood
Westminster
Parking details
None
Public transit
Embankment 5 min walk Charing Cross 3 min walk
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Immersive Journey to Scandinavia
£120.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Indulge in Ekstedt's set menu and transport yourself to Scandinavia for an unforgettable sensory experience. Charcoal and smoke are our most powerful tools, no electric griddle – only natural heat, soot, ash, smoke and fire. Like the old days. From the chefs to front of house team, the whole Ekstedt at the Yard family will help you explore age-old techniques and to learn about a lost art of cooking.
Christmas Eve Dinner
£130.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 24, 2024 only
Christmas Eve is the celebration of celebrations in Sweden! When hunger sets in, it’s time to gather around the buffet-style ‘julbord’ for a Christmas smorgasbord that offers the full medley of Swedish Christmas food. With everything from Swedish meatballs, pork sausage, homemade liver pate, julskinka (their Christmas ham), sill (pickled herring), salmon with mustard sauce, and including the delicious classic ‘Ris a la Malta’, a vanilla rice pudding served with orange slices. Price includes a glass of mulled wine on arrival and a glass of ‘mumma’ (a Swedish Christmas drink that is a blend of lager, stout, madeira and gin).
New Year's Eve Dinner
£155.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Start your celebrations of the last day of the year witha specially crafted 6 course menu at Ekstedt at The Yard. A glass of champagne on arrival with some welcome bites from the open fire will be just the beginning of a gastronomical journey - inluding our famous signature flambadou oyster. All guests dining us that evening will also receive 20% off drinks in our two hotel bars, 40 Elephants and Sibin. Both open until 2am. HAPPY NEW YEAR! £155 per person

What 564 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

West End London
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ekstedt at the Yard offers a unique dining experience with "innovative, interesting" menus and "unbelievably fantastic food." Diners appreciate the "imaginative" courses, exceptional service, and the chance to visit the kitchen, adding to the "memorable" experience. While some guests noted slow service, overall, it's a "fantastic" culinary adventure worth revisiting.

564 Reviews

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Darren
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was an excellent meal and evening out. The food is fantastic. A thoughtful mix between experimental, unusual and the familiar, all presented beautifully. I would highly recommend trying this place.
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Mark
VIP
London
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time here. Great food and service - very accommodating for any changes. Highly recommend. Looking forward to heading back there in the new year.
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Amit
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Good roast dinner witha twist, at a reasonable price
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Darren
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful evening spent at Ekstedt at the Yard. Perfect food, wine and outstanding service from start to finish. Lovely touch from the chef demonstrating how he cooks his oysters over flame. Best tasting menu I’ve ever had and I’ll be coming back again when the seasonal menu changes.
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Elene
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never a disappointment. The food is excellent and the sommelier very professional. Their star dish is the oyster cooked in front of you in the kitchen 🤩
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Andrew
London
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Totally amazing. Loved every dish. Service was amazing and kitchen visit was a great experience
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charles
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Did not disappoint. Fantastic philosophy, interesting flavours.
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Anne
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We found Ekstedt very outstanding in every way - service, quality of food and the ambience. We will definitely come back again, thank you.
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Kirsten
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Booked for our anniversary and Staff lovely and made us feel special. Booked as interested in the ethos but did find the food disappointing. Highlights were the tartar, bread and butter ( simple things done well) and the chocolate Pettit four. Mostly food cool and all meat chewy not melting. Did wine pairing and expensive but did work well.
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Felix
Berkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really nice food. Tasting menu came at a nice pace. Wine paired well with the food. All staff were really friendly, welcoming and helpful!
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Ekstedt at the Yard is rated 4.7 stars by 564 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

3-5 Great Scotland Yard, London, London SW1A 2HN

Additional information

Neighborhood
Westminster
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:30 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Nordic, Scandinavian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Embankment 5 min walk Charing Cross 3 min walk
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Niklas Ekstedt
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.ekstedtattheyard.com/
Phone number
020 7925 4749

Ekstedt at the Yard

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Immersive Journey to Scandinavia

Christmas Eve Dinner

New Year's Eve Dinner

Menu

What 564 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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