Harden's says

From the team behind Goodmans and Burger & Lobster, a quiet opening in Chelsea (not something we say often); on the former corner site of Kiru (RIP), a neighbourhood Italian with Mediterranean slant and focus on seafood.

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£127
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This Chelsea four-year-old (by Chelsea Green) with an Alpine-themed interior is from a duo involved in Beast and Burger & Lobster; and offers a raw bar along with prime cuts of steak and fish from the grill, sold per 100g – all of which attracts little commentary from reporters beyond the consistent complaint that it’s “way over-priced”. In September 2023, a new offshoot – Wild Notting Hill – will open on the site that was formerly 202 (RIP).

Summary

£111
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Average
3
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3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Hopping Chelsea local” (overlooking Chelsea Green), whose owners George Bukhov-Weinstein and Ilya Demichev also play a part in other casual luxury brands such as Beast and Burger & Lobster. Here, a vaguely Alpine interior hosts an offering whose menu incorporates a raw bar and pastas, plus prime steaks and fish grills sold by the 100g. Results are generally good, but whether they represent fair value is debated (“such an exceptional bill should not be presented to anyone with a weak heart…”)

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£107
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

The casually luxurious DNA of Goodmans and Burger & Lobster is evident at this two-year-old venture (opened in December 2019), overlooking Chelsea Green. What is essentially a surf ’n’ turf menu with seafood and USDA steaks sold by the 100g is bolstered by Italian dishes and pasta, all served in an elegant, vaguely Alpine setting, complete with fire pit and wooden ceiling. For the most part reports are all good – “a very welcome addition” – but, on the downside, ratings are dragged down by the fact that it’s “soooo expensive”.

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2 Elystan Street, London, SW3 3NS

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Martin L
Completely over priced. Total rip off. Shoc...
Reviewed 8 months, 25 days ago

"Completely over priced. Total rip off. Shockingly busy considering "

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Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£20.00 £44.00 £10.00 £11.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £40.00
Filter Coffee £6.00
Extras  
Bread £5.00
Service 15.00%
2 Elystan Street, London, SW3 3NS
Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm
Thursday12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm
Friday12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm
Saturday12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm
Sunday12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9:30 pm

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