We came to London from America for our 25th wedding anniversary and the food in this city did not disappoint. I went online and searched for the best places to eat and Ekstedt popped up. I was immediately drawn into the creativity of their menu. It looked absolutely delicious. When we walked in we were mesmerized by the gorgeous dried floral wreath chandelier, the warm ambiance of light mixed with dark and light wood elements and the wood burning oven. The kitchen was open and hospitable. We were invited back to watch them prepare their famous oyster dish and they were AMAZING. The crunch of tart green apple on a warm fresh oyster… YUM. The staff was hospitable and generous. The food blew us away on every level. It was beautifully presented and tasted so interesting and lovely. We decided to go all out and do all 7 courses. We were definitely full but didn’t want to miss out by only trying 3. We had great wine and coffee as well. Ekstedt made our last night in London so special. We didn’t want to leave. Well done!! We will be back soon!!

A bit rubbish really. We have been to many Michelin star restaurants in London (and around the world) and Ekstedt is unfortunately way below a lot places, despite also being a lot more expensive than some. It was bit of a hot mess - we are not sure that the waiting staff were trained (we could hear plates being smashed and glasses being dropped and smashed every 10 minutes) - our glasses weren’t refilled and we had to waive multiple times to get the waiters’ attention. I’ll defend the fact that the food is great - interesting flavours, great quality ingredients (the beef main and ceps desserts were outstanding) but unfortunately it’s all let down by the pub atmosphere (loud 80s music, strange lighting, poor service). This review might have been a four star if the price was 60% cheaper but if you pay £250 a head (which as I say up front we’re not averse to), then you would expect significantly better. When you pay £200pp +, the food is important but you also expect great service and a nice ambiance and that’s where Ekstedt is lacking. London has so many outstanding places to offer and unfortunately we are very unlikely to return to Ekstedt.

A wonderful experience at Ekstedt at The Yard. We went for the six course midsummer tasting menu with the wine pairing and additional oysters. I went here with my partner as they had been previously and loved it. I am a great seafood lover and fan of trying new flavours so they thought I would love it as well. It did not disappoint. The first this I would say is this experience is not cheap so if you are thinking of going be prepared for the cost. The atmosphere was very warm and relaxed, the room had a fragrant calming perfume mixed with a light smokey aroma of the open fire. Every course was accompanied with the perfect wine pairing and I was amazed to try herring that I found delicious, something I've had before and never enjoyed! I would definitely recommend to add the oysters as I've had these before and, on occasion, have been underwhelmed but these were perfect. If all oysters tasted like this I would get them every time. The waiters were attentive and gave thorough descriptions of each course, they even brought back bottles of wine for us to take note of so we could purchase at home. There wasn't a single course that I wouldn't recommend, although I did get food envy looking at the couple next to us. They had a dessert that was set alight that they said was fantastic so I think I will have to go back and try that at some point. I would have ordered it as extra but I was so full I don't think I could have eaten another thing. That was the other thing with the tasting menu, although it looks like it might not fill you up because some of the portions are small, that is not the case. I was just glad that the final few desserts were smaller so I could fit them in. Overall I would highly recommended for those who love seafood, wine, trying new things and luxury experiences that feel warm and inviting. It would be perfect for a birthday or anniversary treat to make someone feel special or an excellent place to impress work colleagues or clients.

I came here for my 30th birthday and I cannot fault it . All the staff were so welcoming and happy to explain anything you were unsure about . Food was outstanding and presented very well and staff explained each dish to us in detail. We had the tasting menu with wine pairing and no alcoholic pairing and the drinks were very nice and went very well with all the food .

This was the best meal we had on our 7-day trip to London. Spent a lot of time researching places online before our trip. So glad we went to Ekstedt. The food was great. The wine pairing was spot on. They had just started doing a thematic wine pairing and ours was a Volcanic Pairing (wines from volcanic soils). Really enjoyed the story of each vineyard as well as the wine. The 6 course tasting menu was equally amazing.

Different style love the place! Guess this is about slowing down since most dishes uses the beautiful giant oven. For fun I thought I show you the WC 😂 they are amazing!!!

I was invited to a dinner at this amazing hotel. I don't know what I ate but the flavour, the aesthetic display of the food, the atmosphere and the amazing staff. It was brilliant! This is a restaurant to experience something different and unusual. We were in food heaven and even though I didn't drink wine, my company raved about the wine that was paired for each dish. When you do visit this restaurant keep an open mind about what you can eat. The only thing I didn't like was one of the desserts which was a very peculiar taste.

Truely a one of a kind experience not be missed! My only regret is that I wish we had given ourselves more time to stay and savor it. Unfortunately I booked Wicked on the same night which didn’t allow us time for dessert. This is a mistake I shall never make again but my son said his steak was totally worth missing the first 20 minutes of the show. Can’t wait to come back and do the entire 6 course tasting menu. Don’t miss this place if you’re in London but allow yourself plenty of time to enjoy it properly. Totally worth every minute!

Delicious food. I especially enjoyed the woodruff cream dessert and the leek course. All made with no electricity or gas, just an open fire. Really attentive, professional service too - and didn't even have to wait around ages for the bill!

An amazing tasting menu with a perfect wine flight (we had the emerging wines). Great staff including the brilliant sommelier. The oyster was without doubt one of the best dishes I've ever tasted. Congratulations to all involved to produce such amazing food with the most humble but perfectly sourced ingredients. 👏🙌

Lovely evening enjoying a vegetarian tasting menu with champagnes (and some lovely wines). We were a group of 8 women enjoying a special champagne pairing dinner. The service was superb, the seat near the open kitchen was lovely and the food was really interesting and delicious. Not always the case for a vegetarian menu. The balance of smoke, acidity, sweet and salt were perfect on every dish. A special shout out to the head somm who took immense care of us and to the lovely chef who came and spoke to us at the end of the evening. It felt personal and we felt valued and for sure would return. The bread and butter in whey are worth a mention too, as is the beautiful bar and lobby area of the hotel. After dinner we had cocktails in one of the bars and they were wonderful too, lots of flare and theatre for us too thanks to the great mixologist. A great evening.

WOW is the right word! Amazing experience with very delicious food. If you want an experience with creative dishes and very delicious food, you better come here. Honestly if there is a score higher than 5, I would’ve given it to them. Great chef great staff.

One of the most exquisite meals I've had the pleasure to enjoy. When your entire meal has been prepared with utmost care and the finest ingredients, and without gas or electricity. Just cooked or smoked over an open fire, pickled or fermented. It has to be experienced.

There are some wonderful dishes here, and some very good wines too. Some dishes reminded me of delicious dishes I've had in Sweden, Norway and Iceland. However at this price point it's appropriate to be more critical. So I could say that I've had better, but the truth is they have plenty of dishes that are so good you would eat them until you explode. Not all of them though. Sadly they had some glitches on the night I was there, like forgetting we asked for a vegetarian option instead of the sirloin. Hence the lower scores.

Great Venue, we had the tasting menu, the food was decadent and well balanced texture and flavours. The service was okay, they felt a little bit stretched, the sommelier didn’t talk through the wine list, and just generally not as attentive as you would except for the money charged. My only other two criticisms 1) we booked the 8.30pm slot and the whole meal just felt rushed as the place closes at 9pm! So by our last course it felt like they were folding up the tables 2) I am Pescatarian and my Partner is Vegan and the cost of the tasting menu was the same as the full menu even though the Wagyu and the oysters were replaced by jersey royals and aubergine making it less good in terms of value for money. To end on a positive the Brezzo Barolo wine was amazing!

Outstanding! That’s all I can say. We went on a Friday night, dinner for two. We did not pick the full tasting menu, but starter and main course plus self selected wine. The place is inside the hotel, just ask if you can’t find it like us. From the entry to the exit everyone was super polite and helpful. Great staff, attentive, great explanations of the food and recommendations, always with a smile and a small joke. The food is mind blowing, interesting flavors but never overwhelming, everything is fresh and home made / cooked over fire. We literally had not one single part that was not outstanding, down to the homemade warm bread. All of this comes at a price, but I would go back in a heartbeat. Super experience front to end. Thank you

There is so much potential, but does fall short. I tried the nine course tasting menu, and had some hit and misses. The staff were great, but the wait time between dishes should be improved. My reservation was at 7, and by the time I left the table after receiving the bill was 10:40. The dried venison was abit gamey, and the mackerel dish was too fishy, even from a person who loves sushi. Both were difficult to finish. The highlights were the monkfish and venison dishes. The venison was definitely the highlight. The soufflé was undercooked and wet, and would have been much much better. The non alcoholic beverage pairing was great. I would come back and try again, but there is room for improvement.

An amazing dinner; a tasting menu all built around the concept of cooking over an open fire. The best oyster I've ever had, cooked with beef tallow. And great, friendly service.

Please know that the entire staff was a very important part of this experience! We chose the three course meal versus a five course offering and this was plenty. The meal was very eclectic and really hit lots of places on our taste buds. We also had a wine paring with the meal and so it was a perfect match. The entire experience was phenomenal. What a delightful dinner... possibly one of the best I have had in my life.