Ekte Nordic Kitchen Bar & Restaurant Bloomberg Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was absolutely delicious - new Nordic cuisine and flavours beautifully presented."
• "Never tried Scandinavian food before but the food was very nice."
• "The salmon Smørrebrød I ordered was delectable, with no issues whatsoever."
• "The curried herring Smørrebrød was a delightful surprise, boasting well-balanced and flavorful components."
• "Absolutely superb food. We shared the mackerel to start which was incredibly fresh and perfectly cooked."

Cons:

• "One dish was four whole radishes, stem and all, on a plate. Like they had been plucked straight out of the ground."
• "The Skagen dish I had this time was a bit disappointing as it had way too much mayonnaise and not enough prawns."
• "The cinnamon bun ice-cream is to die for! Highly recommended."
• "The food is delicious, bit quite pricey for what it is. The open sandwiches are especially nice, but also especially small."

Service

Pros:

• "The staff were attentive and very helpful. We had a few last minute changes to the table seating and they were very accommodating."
• "Very attentive and knowledgeable staff that added to the overall great experience."
• "We were served by Anna! So friendly!!"

Cons:

• "Service was a little slow after we got there."
• "Service was a tiny bit slow and was disappointed with the dessert."
• "The staff appeared very inexperienced."

Ambiance and Location

Pros:

• "Nestled in the heart of East London, just a stone's throw from Connon Street Tube Station, Ekte Nordic Kitchen offers a delectable taste of Scandinavia within a stunning modern architectural setting."
• "The restaurant's ambiance was quite appealing, with well-executed lighting and a touch of modernity in the decor."
• "It's a stylish restaurant, well worth visiting."

Cons:

• "The place was nearly empty but still too busy to be helpful."
• "Stuck up, moody manager. Failed to describe portion size."
• "The maitre d' refused to seat us on March 25 2022 at 8:15, claiming that there was a large party coming later, despite plenty of empty seats."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Very reasonably priced and one of the best meals I’ve had in years."
• "The restaurant was really reasonable for central London."
• "Ekte is the best option in London for authentic Scandinavian cuisine."

Cons:

• "The only minor concern I had was the price, as the lunch totaled £51, which leans towards the pricier side."
• "Prices vs what you get is OK, a bit on the pricier side but the quality is good."
• "I get that the restaurant is in an expensive area...but if you’re charging £21 for literally 3 meatballs and some mashed potatoes, maybe you’ve elevated it a bit too much?"