17 Best Restaurants Near Chelsea Flower Show (2023)

alongking street, the supercar-crowded avenue is Chelsea's main thoroughfare, and it's hard to imagine that the area was once a bohemian artist colony. However, for those who can afford it, this notoriously posh neighborhood offers its affluent residents some fantastic dining options, from cozy and elegant hideaways to some of the most offbeat culinary experiences the capital has to offer .

Unfortunately, it's hard to find bargains, although you can find the usual chains around Kings Road and Duke of York Square (Five Guys, Polpo)Saatchi Gallery,There is also a nice food market on Saturdays.

annualRHS Chelsea Flower Show(May 23-27, 2023) is the most atmospheric time to visit, as many restaurants (including some listed below) offer special menus. But Chelsea are happy any time of the year. From Peruvian food in pastel-pink surroundings to gardens brimming with food, three Michelin stars and a Sunday roast, here are 17 of Chelsea's best restaurants: see what the other half eats.

Fifty Cheyne

Experience the full Chelsea fantasy in one of the most beautiful corners of SW3,River bankThe dining room on the first and first floor has beautiful views, buttery soft leather furniture, ironed white sheets and beautiful crockery, all so civilized that even the grumpiest toddler (or...  )dog) will behave like this after graduating from school - although the amount of the bill may confuse adults. High-quality ingredients, however, are prepared with skill: seared wild turbot with white asparagus and champagne caviar or rib-eye beef from Belted Galloway beef aged 45 days on the grill. nice staff, andbaked lunchAvailable Saturday and Sunday.

50 Cheyne Walk, SW3 5LR,twentycheyne.com

restaurant gordon ramsay

Google claims the flagship of the world's most famous chef, which has held three Michelin stars since 2001, is the perfect reminder of what makes Gordon Ramsay famous in the first place: great food. Ramsay honestly admits that he rarely cooks here these days. Chef Matt Abé, who took over the restaurant, is in charge of the kitchenClaire Smith`He found great success during his tenure as Executive Chef in 2016. Fine French cuisine takes center stage in this very formal restaurant: lobster, langoustine and salmon ravioli are signature starters, while Herdwick Hogget with Jersy Royals, peas and mint is a hearty dinner. Flavor entrees. Choose from the à la carte menu (£175) and the tasting menu (£205).

68 Royal Hospital Road, SW3 4HP,gordon ramsayrestaurants.com

Villa Mom

The Mama here is Roaya Saleh, a Bahraini chef who opened her first Villa Mama's on the outskirts of Manama in 2012 and now has three restaurants in the Middle East, plus one in London. It's an atmospheric white-tiled space that's bright and airy by day, but most inviting at night when candlelight casts shadows on the arches and cushions. Dishes inspired by Saleh's childhood are convincing proof that he never wants to grow up: delicious khubus flatbread as a starter to enjoy the signature 'Eggplant Explosion', followed by a variety of chicken, lamb and fish specials, served with Delicious rice and salad.

25-27 Elystan 街，SW3 3NT，www.villamamas.uk website

Stanley

Stanley's is Chelsea aristocrats: not only did owner Hugh Stanley once run the nearby Sydney Arms, but he's also the nephew of the Earl of Derby - don't expect fellow diners to show turkey teeth and tanned skin. Dishes such as spring lamb with asparagus and cod with sea vegetables suit the indoor/outdoor space, and the orangery-style bistro opens to an equally cozy courtyard filled with trees and flowers. For something even cheaper, Phat Phuc noodle bar next door offers some of the best value food in Chelsea, though full-outdoorSeating is usually more attractive in summer than in winter.

151 Sydney Street, SW3 6NT,stanleyschelsea.co.uk

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Chef Anna Haugh is a familiar face on TV (she last replaced Monica Galetti in MasterChef: The Professional), but the Dublin native is also proving that Irish food is more than just Guinness at her trendy little restaurant, Lemonade And Irish food for yourself Bread is a pretty street just off the World's End section of the King's Road. The seven-course Taste of Ireland feast is the perfect way to immerse yourself in Haugh's method - Gubbeen cheese mousse from County Cork, wild sea bass poached in burnt Irish butter from County Cavan - or three Courses come with salmon, duck and black pudding - à la carte.

1a Langton Street, SW10 0JL,www.myrtlerrestaurant.com

veal bar

With a cheese merchant (Paxton & Whitfield) and a superb new pastry shop (Birley Bakery), the village of Chelsea Green has a thriving trade with the local French expatriate – if you need a little Côte d', they have this chic Monaco Meat Restaurant. Azure Charm.SteakThere’s Wagyu, filet mignon, T-bone, and Kobe beef; meatless options include cauliflower steak and salmon with eel sauce. Sunday baked fist-sized Yorkshire puddings with black Angus beef are also popular, but the caramel brioche French toast with salted caramel sauce alone is worth a try.

27 Kell Street, SW3 3QP,FacebookBeefbar.com website

Daphne

Daphne has been a Chelsea staple for over half a century and will celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2024. Named after its theater broker founder, Daphne Rye, this Italian restaurant successfully combines home comforts with Ivy-style charm. The decor is reminiscent of quaint Italian restaurants in Chelsea on a budget: the bar is clad in pink marble, and when the floor-to-ceiling windows over the walkway are opened, vintage Venetian chandeliers tinkle in the breeze. Simple Italian home cooking takes center stage on the plate. Dishes of vitello tonnato and melanzane alla parmigiana demand passing around a full table, while wild boar fettuccine and meatballs with baked potatoes and tomato sauce offer fillings any grandma would be proud of.

112 Draycott Avenue, SW3 3AE,www.daphnes-restaurant.co.uk website

chicama

A subdued Peruvian dream awaits you at the end of the world on Kings Row:chicamaNot even a hint of meat oomph on the menu. Cornish seafood delivered daily offers a pescetarian menu sure to please even the most diehard carnivore. Dishes range from blackened octopus with potato confit and sun-dried tomatoes to a selection of ceviche, including a scallop version with Jerusalem artichokes and truffled tiger milk. An important but easy-to-miss order is the Tapioca Marshmallow Snack—a savory snack (with no eggs or sugar) flavored with Parmesan and deep-fried until crisp.

383 King's Road, SW10 0LP,www.chicamalondon.com

five areas

Tucked away on a side street off Sloane Square, chef Taylor Bonnyman serves up contemporary cuisine at The Five Fields. The restaurant is named after a historical term for the area, reminiscent of the days when Chelsea was greener than a Rolls-Royce. The produce-driven menu mixes British-grown ingredients (often sourced from Sussex vegetable gardens) and pays homage to London’s cultural diversity: London native Bonnyman serves sea bass with rhubarb, curry and onions, and foie gras with shimeji mushroom. He and his talented team made ita michelin starfor their efforts.

8-9 Blacklands Terrace, SW3 2SP,fivefieldsrestaurant.com

Cadogan Weapons

Chic local pub for chic Chelsea locals,Cadogan WeaponsIf you don't live close to King's Road, it's equally attractive, although the tone of the place is definitely SW3. 75 French-style cocktails straight from the fridge, pilsners made exclusively for Cornish pubs and a selection of classic bars, all overseen by a chefjames napertMichelin two-star dining table. Look forward to fish on beer bread served with triple cooked chips, cheddar and cabbage pie for a vegetable gravy, and ham, eggs and chips made from the best British ingredients.

298 King's Road, SW3 5UG,thecadoganarms.london

elistan street

Phil Howardis a legend in the London kitchen. Known by many of his peers as 'The Chef', he continued his craft at The Square in Mayfair for 25 yearstwo michelin stars17 of them. In 2016, he turned his attention to Elystan Street, a less formal, more community-friendly place serving up Howard’s famous seasonal fare—no white tablecloths in sight here. The ever-changing menu focuses on pairing the best ingredients from the same month of the year: in spring, sea bass is served with asparagus minestrone and garlic leaf pesto, while in winter, venison loin is served with roasted root and pickled pear. The lunch menu is a good deal (for Chelsea) at £39.50 for three courses.

43 Elistan Street, SW3 3NT,elystanstreet.com website

blue bird

favoredprincess of walesWhen she was just regular Kate Middleton and the many rumored scenes on a certain SW3 reality show, it felt more like Best Days was behind Bluebird's main restaurant, more like he and Quarino's big brother The Sisters. However, the front courtyard continues to host parties and remains one of the best places to see Chelsea over champagne and cocktails over fish cakes, steak chips and roast chicken. When the weather isn't so nice, across the cobblestone street, Bluebird Café serves the same in-room menu from brunch to dinner, plus there's a children's menu.

350 King's Road, SW3 5UU,Bluebird Restaurant.co.uk

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Named after the chubby mascot of the famous tire manufacturer (and restaurant guide pioneer), Bibendum is housed in the historic Maison Michelin, a stunning Grade II listed building dating back to 1911. Under the stained-glass gaze of iconic characters, French chef Claude Bosi masterfully blends British and European produce: Breton rabbit with langoustine and artichoke barigoule, and Cornish turbot with Grenobloise Served in style. Upstairs has two Michelin stars; downstairs is a casual yet chic oyster bar, open year-round, serving shrimp burgers and lobster rolls.

Michelin House, 81 Fulham Road, SW3 6RD,bibendum.co.uk

Ivy Chelsea Gardens

The Ivy Collection, a spin-off food range inspired by historic hotspot Covent Garden, has taken off in most of London's chic neighbourhoods, but The Ivy Chelsea Garden is one of the earliest and most alluring of these venues. The often dizzying decor is adorned with real and illustrated minimalist flowers and greenery, and the conservatory room opens onto a rather pretty garden at the back. The menu is as one would expect: the restaurant's signature shepherd's pie is a popular guest, while light-heeled-appetizers can indulge in lobster pasta and miso black cod.

195 -197 King's Road, SW3 5EQ,www.theivychelseagarden.com

Couture

Rohit Ghai has helped companies like Jamavar, Gymkhana and Trishna earn Michelin stars. In 2018, the chef and his longtime collaborator opened Abhishake SangwanCouture, an Indian food restaurant in a chic neighborhood of Chelsea Townhouses. The setting may be distinctly residential, but the menu is reminiscent of a rural Indian forest. The Adventure Tasting Menu takes explorers through dishes ranging from quail naan with masala scrambled eggs and truffles, to tandoori lamb chops with black cumin and sprouts, finished with pineapple and coconut steamed yoghurt The bhappa doi dessert ends. There are also vegetarian, gluten-free and lactose-free menus, as well as à la carte and lunch menus.

10 Lincoln Street, SW3 2TS,www.kutir.co.uk

Wolfberry

Passengers strolling along King's Road on the number 11 bus may be attracted by this stylish restaurant, which opens up to the front in good weather. This is Medlar, a sleek, modern restaurant owned by chef Joe Mercer Nairne and waiter David O'Connor. Menu prices encourage diners to order three courses (£70) rather than just one (£45): crab ravioli with prawns and leek fondue, followed by roasted pork chops with peas and pecorino, and perhaps hot Chocolate mousse and salted caramel tart. Lunch is slightly less expensive, and sommelier Melania Battiston has an award-winning wine list.

438 King's Road, SW10 0LJ;www.medlarrestaurant.co.uk website

rabbit

Gregory, Oliver and Richard Gladwin look like Chelsea with their shaggy hair and plaid shirts, but the brothers grew up on their family farm and distillery in the Sussex countryside and are now Produce is served in the kitchens of their five London restaurants. What they don't grow themselves comes from producers with the same ethos of minimal intervention, or is collected and hunted in the wild. That sounds pretty high-end, but rest assured, the mood is more pleasant than unpleasant, especially when plates of butternut squash ravioli or caught halibut arrive at the table. Tasting menus, Sunday roasts and £18 two-course lunches ensure there is something for everyone.

172 King's Road, SW3 4UP,Rabbit Restaurant Network