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Ekstedt at the Yard, London, London

Ekstedt at the Yard

4.7
4.7
567 Reviews
£41 and over
Nordic

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2 people
19:00
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 17:30–21:30 Sun 12:30–14:30 Dinner Fri, Sat 17:30–21:30
  • Phone number
    020 7925 4749
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Niklas Ekstedt
  • Area
    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.
    Immersive Journey to Scandinavia photo
  • New Year's Eve Dinner

    £155.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 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
    New Year's Eve Dinner photo
  • Sunday Roast by Ekstedt

    £35.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in a cozy Sunday Roast at Ekstedt, where all our Roasts are crafted on open fire. Start with delicacies like wild mushroom pâté or birch-smoked scallops, then savor hearty mains perfect for sharing, such as wood oven-braised beef short rib or fire-cooked beef rump cap. Each roast is accompanied by Yorkshire pudding, crispy potatoes, and flavorful sides, making it a feast to remember. Finish with a decadent wood-baked chocolate molten cake or a tart blackberry pie. Whether you’re craving comfort or something special, this Sunday Roast is an unforgettable treat!
    Sunday Roast by Ekstedt photo

What 567 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

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.

567 Reviews
  1. Tamseel

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Possibly worst mistake for Christmas. If you re a tourist note that this is a buffet not a chef’s table

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  2. Alexander

    Cologne

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very disappointed by the Christmas experience. We didn’t expect that the advertised Julbord-style Christmas experience would turn out to be a literal hotel-style buffet. I‘m confident that the usual Ekstedt menu is great but poor choices were made for their christmas menu.

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  3. Rob

    London

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall we were a little disappointed. The food wasn’t memorable, nothing stood out or packed great flavours. The theatre of going into the kitchen for the oyster course was a nice touch.

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  4. Darren

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    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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  5. Mark

    VIP

    London

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    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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  6. Amit

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    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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  7. Darren

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 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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  8. Elene

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 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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  9. Andrew

    London

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 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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  10. charles

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Did not disappoint. Fantastic philosophy, interesting flavours.

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FAQs

Ekstedt at the Yard is rated 4.7 stars by 567 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Ekstedt at the Yard

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

Additional information

  • Area
    Westminster
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 17:30–21:30 Sun 12:30–14:30 Dinner Fri, Sat 17:30–21:30
  • 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
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