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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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“Mesmerising (even hypnotic) food and the live-fire kitchen meant I didn’t notice anything much that was going on around me!” – Stockholm star-chef Niklas Ekstedt’s dining room in Westminster’s Hyatt hotel captivates many diners with its theatrical Scandi flourishes. His “enthusiastic team” delivers “engaging explanations of each dish” and creates a “very interesting menu” that can be “absolutely fabulous”. Even those who say the food is “very good” however, can still feel it is “very overpriced”.
Summary
“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”.
Summary
“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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Great Scotland Yard, London, SW1A 2HN
Restaurant details
Ekstedt at The Yard, Great Scotland Yard Hotel Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Great food. Every course with a nice twist"
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £85.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
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| £85.00 |
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| Wine per bottle | £41.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £5.50 |
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| Service | 10.00% |
Great Scotland Yard, London, SW1A 2HN
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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