Best Restaurants on King’s Road

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King’s Road has long been one of London’s most iconic destinations. It is a place where fashion, culture, and dining converge with Chelsea’s charm. Once the stomping ground of the Swinging Sixties and later the heart of punk, today it blends heritage with luxury. In doing so, it attracts a stylish crowd who come as much for the people-watching as for the food. Our guide to the best restaurants on King’s Road brings together the venues that truly stand out — for their history, design, culinary innovation, or simply the unforgettable atmosphere they create.

Bluebird Chelsea

Bluebird is situated in a Grade II listed Art Deco building, initially constructed in 1923 as the grand showroom and garage for the Bluebird Motor Company. In 1997, it was reimagined by Sir Terence Conran’s Conran Group as the “Bluebird Gastrodrome.” It has converted the space into a restaurant, café, bar, private dining area, and shops. This transformation brought back the style and glamour, now focused on food and social life. Today, it is part of The Evolv Collection. It still maintains that mix of heritage architecture, high ceilings, large windows, and industrial roots softened with lush foliage and stylish interiors.

Bluebird offers a modern European menu. It features seasonal and carefully sourced dishes for brunch, lunch, dinner, plus Sunday roast, café & courtyard light bites. Taste the Spicy Salmon Tartare with chilli garlic ponzu, avocado, cucumber & crispy wonton — light, refreshing, great as a starter. The Steak Tartare comes with slow-cooked egg yolk, crispy potato, and Parmesan cheese. For mains, the 12 oz Ribeye Steak (42-day dry aged, with roasted bone marrow and shallot & parsley salad) is a strong choice for steak lovers. 

Desserts and Sunday roasts also feature. For roasts, you have choices like Dry Aged Hereford Rolled Rib of Beef, Gloucester Old Spot Pork Rack, Herb Roast Chicken. Also, find a Cauliflower Cheese Roast with vegetarian gravy. Dessert selections include cheesecake and sorbets. 

Walking in, you immediately feel the scale and history. Discover high ceilings, industrial bones, and large Art Deco windows that let in light, softened by mature trees, greenery, and floral touches. It combines that heritage charm with modern styling: plush seating, warm woods & metals, and ambient lighting. Service tends to be polished but with relaxed confidence—not overly formal, but clearly attentive.

Website: Bluebird Chelsea

Address: 350 King’s Rd, London SW3 5UU

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The Ivy Chelsea Garden

The Ivy Chelsea Garden opened in March 2015, part of The Ivy Collection, expanding the Ivy brand into King’s Road. The restaurant is housed in a Grade II-listed building that used to be the 18th-century Six Bells pub, known for its bowling green. The site was transformed to include an orangery, terrace and garden. Martin Brudnizki, the designer, infused vintage luxury with English country charm. Since then, it’s become a Chelsea institution, offering all-day dining from early morning through dinner.

The menu at The Ivy Chelsea Garden leans modern British with classic Ivy signatures. It also includes lighter, fresher and sometimes indulgent options depending on the time of day or season. For starters, the Crispy Duck Salad comes with five-spice, roasted cashews, and watermelon to freshen it up. The Duck Liver Parfait, served with toasted brioche, caramelised hazelnuts, and a hint of truffle, is rich yet balanced. Mains include a Veal Paillard served simply with rocket and parmesan—light, elegant, letting the meat shine. A vegetarian favourite is the Chargrilled Halloumi with Padrón peppers, often with a mint/chilli sauce.

On weekends, they offer a full brunch menu plus indulgences like melting chocolate bombe with salted caramel sauce. Afternoon tea offerings come with homemade crumpets, scones, cakes and sandwiches.

What really sets this venue apart is its outdoor and garden spaces. Find a garden and terrace, featuring pergolas, fountains, wisteria, roses, and leafy trellises. It evokes a sense of being in an English country garden, despite being in Chelsea. The orangery section brings light, airy interiors. The interior is beautifully styled: vintage luxe, elegant furnishings, botanical touches. 

There’s also a private dining room, useful for special occasions—weddings, receptions, parties—overlooking the garden. The Ivy Chelsea Garden is open all day, with many walk-ins possible.

Website: The Ivy Chelsea Garden

Address: 197 King’s Rd, London SW3 5EQ

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Ixchel

Ixchel is a new Mexican restaurant & tequila bar that brings the spirit of the Yucatán to London in style. Founded by Fairbairn Capital, and led in the kitchen by Mexican-born Head Chef Ximena Gayosso Gonzalez (with pedigree from Brat, Ella Canta, etc.), its focus is on fresh, flavour-packed “small plates”. Think tacos, tostadas, ceviches and large sharing plates. 

The interiors feel like a luxury retreat. Find pastel murals, jungle greenery, bamboo ceiling, terracotta tones, hand-woven artworks and large fig leaves, softened lighting, and lots of visual texture. It’s part mystique, part sun-kissed beach escape, and totally immersive. Downstairs, you’ll find more secluded booths and a moody, intimate atmosphere.

Some standout dishes include the Crab Tostada, featuring macha sauce, pico de gallo, and chipotle crema. Taste the Seared Yellowfin Tuna Tostada with Granny Smith apples for added crunch. The Ensenada Fish Taco with crispy batter and scotch bonnet crema is a highlight. The Short Rib with smoky adobo and bright pineapple salsa brighten the menu. Dessert lovers will want the Tres Leches Cake or fruit sorbets.

The drinks programme is equally strong. Here you can find one of Europe’s largest collections of tequila and mezcal. Taste inventive margaritas and cocktails with jalapeño or tropical fruit twists, plus mocktails.

Ixchel is perfect for gatherings, date nights or lively evenings. The service is friendly and polished; the ambience pulses with energy without being overwhelming. If you want a destination where food, drink, design, and mood align, this is one of the best Mexican escapes in Chelsea.

Website: Ixchel

Address: 33H King’s Rd, London SW3 4LX

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Sticks’n’Sushi Chelsea

Sticks’n’Sushi is a Copenhagen-born concept (founded in 1994) specialising in sushi and yakitori sticks, brought to London in recent years. The Chelsea location is especially notable. It opened in October 2018, and it was the first UK venue of theirs to include a private dining room. The studio NORM inspires the design across its two floors. It gives each level its own identity while maintaining the brand’s signature clean, Zen-meets-Scandinavian warmth aesthetic. 

Sticks’n’Sushi Chelsea offers a menu that splits between sushi/sashimi/maki, and “sticks” (i.e. grilled skewers, yakitori). It is excellent if you’re dining with mixed preferences. Try the Salmon Nigiri and classic maki rolls. The Spicy Tuna Maki with masago & house-spice has some kick. The Tsukune stick is a glazed chicken meatball, perfectly balanced.  Yakitori / Buta Yaki sticks (free-range pork, etc.), and Shake Teriyaki sticks bring in the grilled, smoky side. They also offer set menus (e.g. Salmon & Friends, Mixed Emotions) in the early evenings/lunch, to give a curated taste of multiple items. Dietary variety is strong, with options for vegetarians / pescatarians; non-fish lovers also have plenty of choices. 

Sticks’n’Sushi Chelsea succeeds because it gives you quality across multiple dimensions: the food (sushi & sticks) is reliable and interesting, the design gives you atmosphere and elegance without pretension, and the service supports rather than overshadows the dining.

Website: Sticks’n’Sushi Chelsea

Address: 113-115 King’s Rd, London SW3 4PA

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Rabbit British Bistro

Rabbit British Bistro is the Gladwin Brothers’ devoted farm-to-fork eatery. It brings the English countryside into the city, with a philosophy built around local farming, sustainability, wild forage, zero waste, and sourcing from their own family farm in West Sussex. The cooking is modern British, with small plates, handmade touches, rotisserie & robata grills, and strong seasonal themes. While the restaurant hasn’t been open forever, it has built up quite a reputation for its ethos as much as for its food. It’s casual yet thoughtful, a bit rustic but elevated. 

The menu at Rabbit is exciting, rooted in British produce, wild ingredients, and creativity. The Mushroom Marmite Éclairs with Egg Confit is a flavour bomb of umami that surprises with its depth. Scallops from the South Coast, often paired with cauliflower purée, little bits of bacon or fennel, offer crisp textures and flavour contrasts. Mains include Braised Short Rib, meltingly cooked, often with a rich red wine jus; or South Coast Cod in saffron-velouté with seasonal vegetables. Vegetarians have strong options too, like Celeriac Steak with lovage pesto, or Wild Garlic & Wild Mushroom Risotto with Cornish Yarg. Sunday Roast is a highlight –Think beef sirloin from the farm, Yorkshire pudding, bone marrow, proper trimmings.

The drink list aligns with the ethos: local wines (including from their vineyard in Nutbourne), seasonal cocktails, and thoughtful pairings. Dining at Rabbit feels like retreating to the countryside without leaving Chelsea. If you’re looking to escape the more polished, uniform fine dining venues and want something with personality, this is it.

Website: Rabbit British Bistro

Address: 172 King’s Rd, London SW3 4UP

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Kora by Beaufort House

KORA opened in summer 2025 on the ground floor of Beaufort House and is among the best restaurants on Kings Road. The name “KORA” comes from the Greek word Kore (Κόρη) meaning “maiden” or “daughter” — the original name of Persephone before her transformation in myth. The founders have leaned into that myth as inspiration: seasonality, transformation, and a kind of sun-drenched Mediterranean soul. It replaced the former brasserie space at Beaufort House, with a complete redesign to suit its new identity: modern Mediterranean, warm, elegant, but relaxed. The Executive Head Chef is Sasha Ziverts, formerly of Wright Brothers, bringing experience with freshness, coastal flavours, and fire-led cooking.

KORA’s menu is designed for sharing, leisurely lunches and dinners, balancing timeless Mediterranean classics with creative twists, sustainably sourced ingredients, and seasonal British produce. Starters include Yellowtail Kingfish, Red Mullet Crudo, and Bluefin Tuna Crudo — crisp, bright, beautifully plated. From the charcoal grill, you can order the Charred Lamb Shoulder with mint salad and labneh, the BBQ Whole Turbot, the Garnett Farm Pork Chop, and the Saganaki Prawns. Vegetarians can indulge in Heritage Beetroot with smoked ricotta, Spelt salad with pomegranate seeds, pumpkin, and crispy kale, and Mixed leaves with citrus & pine nuts. The menu also includes dips, small sharing plates, lighter bites and more substantial mains to suit different moods. 

Walking into KORA, you feel a calm arrival: the tones are soothing, the décor inviting, and there’s a sense of daylight from large windows or light materials. As evening falls, the mood shifts: candles, ambient lighting, more intimacy, warm safety. The balance between elegance and ease works well — not overly formal, but you get the sense this is somewhere for moments that matter.

Website: Kora by Beaufort House

Address: 354 King’s Rd, London SW3 5UZ

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Vardo Chelsea Restaurant

Vardo opened its doors on 23 September 2019, as a new concept from the team behind Caravan. It’s located in a unique circular, stone-and-glass pavilion at Duke of York Square, designed by Nex Architects. The name “Vardo” is inspired by the Romani travelling wagon — the idea of “no boundaries” in cuisine, gathering flavours, techniques and spices from around the world but grounded with seasonal UK-sourced produce. Architecturally, its pavilion has full-height glazing, some of which retracts, blurring inside-outside lines, especially when the weather plays along. 

Vardo’s offerings stretch across breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and an all-day food & drink programme. Expect globally-inspired, fresh, seasonal plates with options that cater from plant-based & nourishing to richer sharing plates. Some dishes that shine:

• Breakfast/Brunch: Vanilla pancakes with poached strawberries, ginger & lime; Island’s hazelnut chocolate & blood orange French toast with candied hazelnuts; Fried jalapeño cornbread with avocado, curd cheese, mojo verde, and chilli butter. 
• Small & Sharing Plates: Crispy sesame prawn toast with XO mayo; spiced cauliflower with green tahini & coriander; charred hispi cabbage; burrata with broad beans and peas. 
• Large / Main Plates: Crispy sea bass with yam-style salad & green mango nam phrik; roasted cod with sweet potato & togarashi; veal schnitzel with sauce gribiche & fried capers; flat-iron chicken with Szechuan salt. 

Drinks are treated with equal care: inventive cocktails, wines from interesting regions, bright spritzes, plus strong coffee and all-day beverages.

Visiting Vardo feels like indulging in a kind of stylish travel without leaving Chelsea: you sample dishes inspired from many places, but in a very comfortable, high-design setting. It strikes a good balance: elevated without being intimidating; bold flavours, inventive plates, but welcoming.

Website: Vardo Chelsea Restaurant

Address: 9 Duke Of York Square, London SW3 4LY

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OKA Restaurant Chelsea

OKA is a Pan-Asian & sushi concept with several branches across London. It’s part of a modern wave of restaurants that blend Japanese fine craftsmanship with broader Asian flavours — sushi and sashimi sit alongside hot, cooked dishes, grills, and fusion small plates. It is generally “casual elegant” in style: you don’t need to dress overly formally, but the restaurant maintains a polished feel — a good choice for date nights, friendly dinners, or premium sushi cravings.

OKA’s menu offers a breadth of options, ranging from sushi/ sashimi to hot dishes and fusion small plates. Starters and Small Plates include Tempura Soft Shell Crab with jalapeño sauce and lime mayo, Hamachi (Yellowtail) Carpaccio with jalapeño sauce, and Salmon Bites — crunchy rice patties topped with salmon tartare. For the sushi, try the Hosomaki, Uramaki, and Nigiri options, as well as speciality rolls like the Jalapeño Salmon Roll, Dragon Roll, and Spider Roll, all featuring fresh fish and balanced flavours.

The hot dishes menu features Miso Black Cod, which is one of the highlight signatures. Mongolian Lamb (grilled/stir-fried) is another option that gets praise. Other dishes include chicken teriyaki, fillet mignon with yakiniku sauce, spicy prawn, etc. Desserts are lighter, featuring seasonal fruits and novelty items like Japanese Milk Bread French Toast. Drinks: well-made cocktails, a modest sake list, wines selected to pair with Japanese & Asian flavours. 

The interior feels sleek, modern, clean — natural woods, textured finishes, and ambient lighting that makes the sushi bar glow. What makes OKA Chelsea especially notable is the way it balances quality & variety. It does sushi and raw fish well, but doesn’t rely only on that; its cooked/ fusion dishes give it more flexibility, especially for diners who want more than just sashimi.

Website: OKA Restaurant Chelsea

Address: 251 King’s Rd, London SW3 5EL

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Botanist Sloane Square

The ETM Collection owns the Botanist which is one of the best restaurants on Kings Road. Since its opening in 2008 by Tom & Ed Martin, it’s become a cherished all-day destination: breakfasts, brunches, lunches, dinners, drinks. The space has had refurbishments over time (notably the Russell Sage refit) to keep things fresh and stylish.

The Botanist offers a “Modern European / Modern British”-leaning fare, with a menu broad enough to satisfy many tastes—from lighter salads and brunch items to grilled, seafood, and hearty mains. Some standout dishes include Tuna Tartare with avocado, radish & macadamia nuts — light, precise and fresh. The Scallops are served with serrano ham and burnt cauliflower purée, showcasing flavour contrast and texture. Veal Schnitzel is one of the main dishes that receives praise, along with seafood mains like Torbay hake and other meat options like saltmarsh lamb rump. For desserts, taste the apple tarte tatin with vanilla ice cream, hot chocolate cake with rum & raisin ice cream, or the lemon posset with Yorkshire rhubarb and shortbread.

There are also excellent side dishes: truffle & Parmesan triple-cooked chips, charred spring cabbage with black garlic aioli, cabbage slaw with citrus dressing, etc. Breakfast / Brunch is not an afterthought: full English, ricotta pancakes with bacon & berries are on the offer.

Dining at The Botanist feels like a Chelsea ritual. You arrive, perhaps for brunch with a friend, linger over coffee, move into lunch or an afternoon cocktail, then dinner. The mood shifts but remains inviting.

Website: Botanist Sloane Square

Address: 7-12 Sloane Square, London SW1W 8EG

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Bottarga

Bottarga opened in October 2024 under the Pachamama Group, taking over the space that was previously Chicama. The concept is Greek-/Mediterranean-inspired, a “younger and more casual sibling” to their Notting Hill venue zēphyr. The kitchen is led by Executive Chef Tzoulio Loulai, together with Adam Rawson (Pachamama’s original chef), drawing heavily on flavours from the Aegean islands.

The restaurant’s story is rooted in summers wandering through the Greek islands — its founders’ love for feta, olive oil, shared plates, rustic textures and bold flavours are very much etched into its DNA. The menu is designed around mezze, raw plates, grills and sharing dishes, balancing lightness, depth, fragrance and texture. Starters light up with smoked aubergine with crispy onions, spicy feta with red pepper chimichurri, tarama & trout roe, saganaki tapioca bites (sesame, thyme, honey), and courgette tempura with black garlic aioli. 

Bottarga sea bass with lemon dressing; yellowtail with yuzu & jalapeño; bluefin tuna with roasted red pepper & lemon shine as fish options. From the grill, try the lamb belly with Greek Easter seasoning, “soutzoukakia” (spiced meatballs in tomato sauce with cumin yoghurt), whole grilled sea bass with Amarillo butter, and the house signature Bottarga Orzo (orzo pasta dressed in XO oil and bottarga), an especially praised dish. For dessert, consider the chocolate burnt cheesecake with salted caramel, the orange pie with kumquat & orange cream, or the hazelnut semifreddo with brittle & meringue.

Bottarga manages a lovely blend of casual elegance — it’s not ultra-formal, but it’s polished, thoughtful, and feels like a destination. If you want Mediterranean food with character: fresh, flavourful, well-executed dishes, mixed with style ( décor, atmosphere ), Bottarga delivers.

Website: Bottarga

Address: 383 King’s Rd, London SW10 0LP

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