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With the September 2021 arrival of Swedish star chef Nicklas Ekstedt, the five-star Hyatt is continuing its creative, north European theme with this “godfather of wood-fired cooking” stepping into the shoes of The Yard by Robin Gill (RIP). It features Ekstedt’s “old Nordic” cuisine, which sees seasonal ingredients cooked over wood-grills in a (very) open kitchen.

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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Niklas Ekstedt’s trademark open-fire cuisine” has its first outpost (beyond Stockholm) in Westminster’s Hyatt hotel, where the “relaxed and peaceful ambience, theatrical open kitchen and flames” and “unexpectedly delicate flavours” win over most reporters. Its ratings would be even higher, were it not for the occasional sceptic who feels the performance “relies on the drama of the grill rather than the quality of cooking”.

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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Really amazing use of the smoke and fire they cook with” (“there’s practically no gas or electricity in the kitchen!”) “produces lots of novel flavours” at star Swedish chef, Nicklas Ekstedt’s Whitehall yearling, which well-travelled reporters say “lives up to the Stockholm original” with its “inspired Nordic cuisine” (matched with “a novel selection of wines”). And “the lovely staff are really engaged with what they serve you” at this dining room within the five-star Hyatt: arguably, the most interesting culinary arrival of the year. One gripe, though: “some rather mean portions”.

Summary

With the September 2021 arrival of Swedish star chef Nicklas Ekstedt, this five-star Hyatt off Whitehall is continuing its creative, north European theme with this “godfather of wood-fired cooking” stepping into the shoes of The Yard by Robin Gill (RIP). It will feature Ekstedt’s “old Nordic” cuisine, which sees seasonal ingredients cooked over wood-grills in a (very) open kitchen.

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Ekstedt at The Yard, Great Scotland Yard Hotel Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of Ekstedt at The Yard, Great Scotland Yard Hotel Restaurant in SW1A, London by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of Ekstedt at The Yard, Great Scotland Yard Hotel restaurant.
Hugh N
Great food and enthusiastic team...
Reviewed 5 months, 1 day ago

"Great food and enthusiastic team"

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Ian M
Went for the 2 course option at £68 plus t...
Reviewed 11 months, 6 days ago

"Went for the 2 course option at £68 plus the fire snacks at £15 as we were going to a nearby theatre so only had 1.25hr. On the plus side, service was efficient. It was unclear what the relationship between the 3 mouthsize canapés and the fire was. The cheesy ball was intensely salty and the foam around the asparagus unpleasantly bitter. My sweetbread and morel starter was in contrast bland. Wife’s scallop OK. My sirloin had a lot of inedible gristle and was very tough. Again seasoning was challenging even for me a salt lover. My wife’s turbot looked unappealing with the skin curled up at the edges. This restaurant seems to rely on the drama of the open fire rather than the quality of cooking and at over £250 with a £60 bottle of wine this is extremely poor value."

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Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
Dinner £68.00 £85.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £30.00
Filter Coffee £4.00
Extras  
Bread £0.00
Service 13.50%
Great Scotland Yard, London, SW1A 2HN
Opening hours
MondayCLOSED
Tuesday6 pm‑9 pm
Wednesday6 pm‑9 pm
Thursday6 pm‑9 pm
Friday6 pm‑9 pm
Saturday6 pm‑9 pm
SundayCLOSED

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