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Summary
The “outstanding Scandinavian” flavours created by Swedish chef Emma Bengtsson – a superstar in New York – are showcased at this stark, “very spacious” modern venue (lots of “high-quality wood and granite”) in the St James’s Market development behind Piccadilly Circus. It’s never reproduced the excitement in London that it enjoys in Manhattan. Even critics acknowledge “it could be so good”, but some items seem “absurdly expensive” and the room itself can seem icy in its beauty.
Summary
“The wonderful menu transports diners to Scandinavia” at this large and starkly stylish unit in the glossy St James’s Market development, near Piccadilly Circus – an offshoot of Swedish superchef Emma Bengtsson’s garlanded New York original. Ratings are solid, if not quite reaching the feverish excitement levels achieved in Manhattan.
Summary
This three-year-old, near Piccadilly Circus – in the glossy St James’s Market development – is an offshoot of one of Manhattan’s most celebrated restaurant stalwarts, and here, as in NYC, “everything is made following Nordic traditions creating really delicious dishes” with “great Scandinavian fish and meat” (“even the bread is something you won’t forget”). But while to some reporters its big windows and expensive decor are “truly glamorous”, to others the ambience is “cold” – “a bit see-and-be-seen, and somehow a bit soulless”.
Summary
This two-year-old, near Piccadilly Circus – in the glossy St James’s Market development – is an offshoot of one of Manhattan’s most celebrated restaurant stalwarts, and here, as in NYC, “everything is made following Nordic traditions creating really delicious dishes” with “great Scandinavian fish and meat” (“even the bread is something you won’t forget”). But while to some reporters its big windows and expensive decor are “truly glamorous”, to others the ambience is “cold” – “a bit see-and-be-seen, and somehow a bit soulless”.
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Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £32.00 | £35.00 |  |
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| Pretheatre | £32.00 | £35.00 | |
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| Cost | Availability | Courses | |
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| Menu1 | 90.00 | Always available | 7 |
Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
|---|---|---|---|
| £16.00 | £35.00 | £7.00 | £11.50 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £50.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £5.00 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 15.00% |
St James’s Market, 1 Carlton St, London, SW1Y 4QQ
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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