Elystan Street Reviews Summary

Menu Diversity and Food Quality

Pros:

• "The menu changes regularly, so it's each visit has been different."
• "The set lunch menu at £49 per person is adequately priced and the savoury cheese soufflé main course was very unique."
• "Lunch at Elysian Street was delicious! The tomato salad was outstanding, the sea bream was bursting in flavour."
• "Delicious food, friendly service and great wine. Toned down vibe and a modern interior allows the food to speak for itself."
• "Absolutely loved my lunch at Elystan Street! Everything was perfect, the atmosphere, the service and of course the food!"
• "The food is just amazing! Went for the ‘six of the best’ tasting menu and every dish is faultless."
• "Every dish was perfection, but we were also delighted by great crusty bread and stellar desserts."
• "Every single dish I have had has been amazing, so now I often go with something different because I know it'll be superb."

Cons:

• "Offering 2 slices of pre-selected cheese is not what I expect in a high quality dining setting."
• "My biggest critique was that the chicken stock used to cook the strozzapreti took away from the dish, almost overpowering the sauce."
• "Pollock was overloaded with tartare, but can’t complain for the price of the set menu!"
• "None of the courses have inspired us or was exceptional in any way."
• "Desert of Creme brûlée was more like a Creme Catalan- Nice but exceedingly sweat."
• "The cheese desert was an absolute disappointment both portion and selection."
• "Then dessert was pathetic. I mean, a scoop of gelato with sloe gin splashed on it?"
• "Most of Michelin star restaurants would try to make you feel special, they don't."

Service and Atmosphere

Pros:

• "What has remained the same is the tranquil space and superb service - for which I did not mind paying the 15% service charge."
• "I found the service and atmosphere excellent."
• "Service was excellent as expected and very accommodating."
• "Absolutely amazing place. The lunch set was such a great variety of flavours and the service was exceptional."
• "The service was attentive but never intrusive and the food arrived promptly and was elegantly presented."
• "The service is discreet and efficient but friendly. The food is excellent and full of flavour."
• "Staff helpful and on it but not overbearing. Rarely go to Chelsea but it's worth a trip."
• "The staff are brilliant - warm, friendly, attentive and not intrusive."

Cons:

• "After the 4th issue I decided to create a list, which grew longer by the minute: ..."
• "Service could be a bit warmer and more attentive though while taking our orders they were careful on asking about allergies."
• "Good food. Friendly welcome. Varied wine flight. Struggled with a couple of aspects of the service (had to ask for bread twice, butter three times) - otherwise good."
• "Food was delicious but service lacking, especially for a Michelin star restaurant."
• "Only drawback would be the courses were coming a bit slower than expected, but we didn’t seem to mind much."
• "However service is questionable as it’s not welcoming. I feel the pressure to finish dinner on time from their constant reminder of time."
• "Very nice restaurant, very very nice food shame the service staff not so much very inattentive service slow unfriendly worst I’ve experienced in awhile particularly of Michelin star level."
• "Over rated restaurant , thin welcome drinks , over cooked vegetables , too complicated dishes loose the main flavour , service accurate but tepid , no excitement."