Overview
Restaurant Views: 2,475
Awards
- MICHELIN Guide
- OAD
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European Restaurants 2024, 376
- Restaurant Ranking
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Restaurant Ranking 2024, #1109, PRO #17.33, USER #0.00
Chef
Ivan Vukadinovic
Cuisine
Modern British
Foodle Reviews
Straight from Tony Parkin at The Tudor Room to @elystanstreet via a quick PCR test. This is another London favourite for me as I've really enjoyed chef @philchef Phil Howard's cooking here now he is not under the 2 Michelin star yoke at The Square. The Square was awesome of course but the food at Elystan Street just seems a lot more joyful and I can kind of feel that it's being cooked by a happy bunch in the kitchen. It's difficult to explain and all this is just my personal... More
Straight from Tony Parkin at The Tudor Room to @elystanstreet via a quick PCR test. This is another London favourite for me as I've really enjoyed chef @philchef Phil Howard's cooking here now he is not under the 2 Michelin star yoke at The Square. The Square was awesome of course but the food at Elystan Street just seems a lot more joyful and I can kind of feel that it's being cooked by a happy bunch in the kitchen. It's difficult to explain and all this is just my personal opinion and most likely completely incorrect but the food feels like it's being cooked not by a regimented brigade under the immense pressure of maintaining 2 stars but by a group of happy cooks who like sending out tasty plates of food that put a smile on your face.
I mean, the hand cut strozzapreti certainly put a smile on my face, to the extent that I ordered a second helping 😋
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Michelin Guide - ⭐️
OAD - ‘Recommended’
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My next stop in London was @elystanstreet where @philchef and his team are really doing some wonderful things in this kitchen. Truly delicious food accompanied by a homely and relaxed service. Along side Noble Rot, my best recommendation in London right now.
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My next stop in London was @elystanstreet where @philchef and his team are really doing some wonderful things in this kitchen. Truly delicious food accompanied by a homely and relaxed service. Along side Noble Rot, my best recommendation in London right now.
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Nice one star restaurant in Kensington, great deal for lunch for £35 for 2 courses
After having to upkeep 2 Michelin stars for 17 years at The Square, Phil Howard seems to be very much enjoying his new, more casual venture at Elystan Street, gaining a Michelin star in the first year of it opening. The restaurant itself lies within a pleasant suburb part of Chelsea and has a smart casual feel, seemingly good for an airy lunch and evening meal alike. This visit was a reasonable set menu lunch on a Sunday for £50 pp which, for a very good Sunday roast seemed reasonable value.... More
After having to upkeep 2 Michelin stars for 17 years at The Square, Phil Howard seems to be very much enjoying his new, more casual venture at Elystan Street, gaining a Michelin star in the first year of it opening. The restaurant itself lies within a pleasant suburb part of Chelsea and has a smart casual feel, seemingly good for an airy lunch and evening meal alike. This visit was a reasonable set menu lunch on a Sunday for £50 pp which, for a very good Sunday roast seemed reasonable value. Portion sizes were generous (bordering on too much) with service excellent and whilst it was not at the top bracket of Michelin starred options from my viewpoint, it was certainly loaded with some pleasurable options.
I believe that Phil Howard wishes to focus on less ornate food now but still pack lovely flavour – if this is correct, I also believe he’s achieved this well at Elystan Street. This Sunday lunch definitely had some good moments. The mackerel rilletts with pickled cucumber, horseradish and toasted muffins was simple and really enjoyable; my only gripe of this starter was that it was quite a protein rich and large sized starter (not a horrendous sin, but was quite a lot to handle). The mousseline of grouse with pearl barley, lardo di colonnata, green peppercorns and red wine for my guest was fair and with a decent enough red wine jus.
I believe that Phil Howard wishes to focus on less ornate food now but still pack lovely flavour – if this is correct, I also believe he’s achieved this well at Elystan Street. This Sunday lunch definitely had some good moments. The mackerel rilletts with pickled cucumber, horseradish and toasted muffins was simple and really enjoyable; my only gripe of this starter was that it was quite a protein rich and large sized starter (not a horrendous sin, but was quite a lot to handle). The mousseline of grouse with pearl barley, lardo di colonnata, green peppercorns and red wine for my guest was fair and with a decent enough red wine jus.
The mains had some highlights too. The rabbit was pleasant enough with adequate succulence but made me doubly sure I was correct to go for the beef which, as well as having a satisfying finish, was accompanied by a fantastically deep gravy. The all-important Yorkshire pudding was a little too hard for me (some more soft substance inside would have been better), but it all came together well in thankfully not being flooded too much by vegetables – the small amounts that were offered were very well done.
Apple crumble was as homely as they come with a very smooth vanilla ice cream and the smashed brownie with chocolate foam and cream was enough to need a day in a gym as penance, but was enjoyable nonetheless. The wines recommended were paired well and we were looked after very well throughout our meal. Basically, there really is not much to not like here and another meal here will give a wider understanding of the options, but it was relaxed and good quality throughout – perhaps not a million miles away from how Mr Howard likes it to be these days. Will definitely be happy to come back another time.
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Address
43 Elystan St, Chelsea, London SW3 3NT, UK
Hours
Tuesday: 12:30 - 14:30; 18:30 - 21:00
Wednesday: 12:30 - 14:30; 18:30 - 21:00
Thursday: 12:30 - 14:30; 18:30 - 21:00
Friday: 12:30 - 14:30; 18:30 - 21:00
Saturday: 12:30 - 14:30; 18:00 - 21:00
Sunday: 12:00 - 15:30
Phone
+44 20 76285005