Ekstedt at the Yard

Name: Ekstedt at the Yard
Address: 3-5 Great Scotland Yard, London, London, United Kingdom, SW1A 2HN
Telephone: 020 7925 4749
Price range: £41 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

606 Reviews

£41 and over

Nordic

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

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 18:00–21:30 Sun 12:30–14:30 Dinner Fri, Sat 18:00–21:30
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
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.
Sunday Roast by Ekstedt
£35.00 per person
6 Oct 2024 - 16 Mar 2025
Indulge in a cozy Sunday Roast at Ekstedt, where all our Roasts are crafted on open fire. 2 Courses | 49 pp 3 Courses | 59 pp Main course only | 35 pp Curated wine and drinks list available.
Chef's Table Experience
£150.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Embark on an unparalleled epicurean odyssey with our new Chef's Table 9-Course Experience. Limited to an intimate seven guests at a shared table, this exclusive culinary soirée offers a front-row seat to the magic of our kitchen. Our visionary chef will personally serve and elucidate each exquisite course, unveiling the artistry behind every creation. As part of this immersive journey, guests will be invited into the heart of the culinary haven, witnessing the alchemy behind our signature dishes where the chef crafts each dish with precision and passion.

What 606 people are saying

Ekstedt at the Yard reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

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West End London
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ekstedt at the Yard offers a "truly memorable" dining experience with its innovative, wood-fired Scandinavian cuisine. Guests rave about the "attentive service" and excellent wine pairings. The atmosphere is intimate, often featuring "engaging" interactions with chefs. It's a "hidden gem" perfect for special occasions.

606 Reviews

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Wing
London12 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice tasting menu. What made the evening was the level of service and professionalism of the sommelier Klearhos. Introduced my wife and I to Royal Tokaji Essencia 2008. This dessert wine made our night and my wife’s birthday. Many thanks Klearhos for the knowledge and experience. Highly recommend just for the sommelier experience.
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Graeme
London1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Really good evening. Fantastic and interesting food. Lovely and attentive service
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best restaurant I've been in London. The team also makes it an interactive experience, letting us see the kitchen and how the signature oyster dish is made. Wonderful experience, each dish had its own personality.
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savi VIP
London153 reviews
4.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cosy hotel restaurant. Great service. Food and cocktails were very nice.
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Kate
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Genuinely incredible experience. The food was out of this world, the staff were warm and welcoming, and the space was beautiful. For one course, you get invited into the kitchen, which was an amazing touch too.
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IngerF
Kent2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service, delicious food with a few extra treats! A truly wonderful evening celebrating my husband’s birthday. Thank you!
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Tom
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic food and exemplary service, a wonderful evening.
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David
Edmonton1 review
5.0
Dined on 25 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
In my opinion, Eksteadt is one of the best, if not the best, restaurant in London. The food is sensational, all cooked over wood only.
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James
London14 reviews
4.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We went for the Sunday roast so a limited selection and quite different to the regular a-la- carte menu. Service was rushed which was odd seeing as we arrived early for our table, and we had barely received our drinks and settled into our seats when the food arrived so we were sat drinking cocktails while to food went cold. Perhaps this is unfair critique for a Sunday service given all the components will be cooked in advance so just need plating. Food was good but portions are small so go for the starter if you are hungry and avoid the bread and butter - 2 dry, tasteless slices for £4 was a bit weird. Other than the pacing, the service was fine and the dining room is pleasant and atmospheric.
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Sian
London7 reviews
3.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Bit disappointed with our visit to celebrate a birthday for 8 of us. Menu is small which is fine especially as their slow cooked beef is delicious. But why serve on wooden boards onto cold plates so the meat is just lukewarm as were the sides. Two hasselback new potatoes per person for Sunday lunch was miserly as was the toy sized Yorkshire pudding. Service was lacking especially considering restaurant was only half full - we were only told they didn’t have the Aperol three of us ordered after the rest of the drinks delivered. Desserts were impressive. The building is beautiful and the meat memorable but it’s expensive here and service doesn’t match.
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Ekstedt at the Yard is rated 4.7 stars by 606 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Additional information

Area
Westminster
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 18:00–21:30 Sun 12:30–14:30 Dinner Fri, Sat 18:00–21:30
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

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

Ekstedt at the Yard

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Immersive Journey to Scandinavia

Sunday Roast by Ekstedt

Chef's Table Experience

Menu

What 606 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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