Ametsa with Arzak Instruction

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Ametsa’s approach is rooted in the traditions of ‘New Basque Cuisine’, pairing the earthy flavours and techniques of Spain’s Basque region with modern, surprising twists featuring locally-sourced and organic produce from land and sea.

The restaurant’s interior was designed by London-based Ab Rogers Design, who took inspiration from the raw aesthetic of the original Arzak restaurant in San Sebastian, Spain, which holds three Michelin-stars.

The focal point of Ametsa is a wave-like ceiling, created from 7,000 glass receptacles filled with spices. Other highlights include an oak floor laid at a 30-degree angle and lacquered walls that create a calm, light-filled interior.

Ametsa also has a Private Dining Room that can be reserved separately for an intimate gathering of up to 30 guests or in conjunction with the restaurant for a larger function accommodating up to 70.

Address: The Halkin 5-6 Halkin Street , London SW1X 7DJ, XGL, GB

Phone: 020 7333 1234

[email protected]

State: XGL

City: London

Zip Code: SW1X 7DJ

opening times

Monday: 18:30-22:30
Tuesday: 12:00-14:30
Tuesday: 18:30-22:30
Wednesday: 12:00-14:30
Wednesday: 18:30-22:30
Thursday: 12:00-14:30
Thursday: 18:30-22:30

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Reviews

Had a lovely afternoon meal. The super crispy onion skin which was full of flavour was particularly memorable, as were the translucent paper-thin sweet potato. The dishes were elegant and well cooked but not outstanding in flavour. Staff were very friendly and well mannered though not super attentive. Overall, a very pleasant experience.

We had a gift for their five course taster menu. Wasn't quite sure what to expect but surpassed expectations. From the moment we arrived the service was excellent. Everyone was very welcoming and friendly. Every dish that was served was explained, even suggesting how or when to eat them!Although the dishes looked minimalist the presentation was superb and the food tasted great and by the time we finished we were both feeling full. We were not hurried at all and the service was attentive without being intrusive. Overall a great experience and would recommend.

This is in my top 3 list of favourite restaurants; and with so many good options in London; this is a bit achievement; this is one of those restaurants you will remember.  The service was just brilliant and our waitress was lovely; I which I had asked for her name but she is from Ecuador and was friendly, professional and lovely - a pleasure to talk to her.  The food was excellent; we had 5 different dishes and each of them was excellent; I can't decide which one I preferred the most but they're all delicious.  It is also very central so easy to get to; the only thing I wasn't very keen on was the decoration as it feel a bit clinical; however, this is just matter of time as my partner completely loved it.

The good: very nice presentation and creative garnish of the dishes with a little show effect Good service  The average: taste was rather bland. There wasn't any flavour outstanding. The dessert was probably best part of the meal.  Well this is my personal opinion and I would recommend anyone to try it for themselves.

A good Michelin-starred restaurant, but you can find better in London. Canapés were interesting but not all very flavoursome. Mains were good. The dessert was particularly good and interesting mustard seeds and chocolate. Flavours and textures are imaginative. Very good value with online offers.

Excellent. Came here for afternoon tea, and went away impressed with the variety and combinations of flavours and textures. The savoury bites in particular were creative and complex, but at the same time you do not feel any of it was forced - every ingredient played an important part! The sweet bites were also great, and not too sweet as some afternoon teas can be. Overall, a delicious and well-portioned afternoon tea with thoughtful creations.

Great service, great environment, in my humble opinion not such great food. The presentation is fantastic but the food itself wasn’t exactly of Michelin star quality. Perhaps it’s because I went for the lunch course menu and the standard is higher during dinner. But I was slightly disappointed

This is a 5* experience when judged by any sane standard of eating, but as a michelin-level restaurant it fell a little short of perfection. First world problems! The good: inventive food that really has a Basque feel - the salt and the sea, ox cheek, and each course is an explosion of colour. The cooking was precise and in most cases the ‘reconstruction’ and presentation was inspiring. The cod with salsa Verde and chickpea ‘schmeer’ was a triumph of texture and taste. The ox cheek in black sauce not so much. Cooking and flavour were great but it looked like it’d fallen on the plate! The arranged of prawn under a rock was fantastic and the textures a surprise - a dry meringue of seaweed, a prawn cracker batter around a leaf... lovely. The appetisers though lacked texture even as the zing of marmalade on the black pudding was a surprise. The staff were exceptional - wonderful service, great information and a real passion. The anise donut no dough! was a purée apple in a chocolate casing. Incredible. We had an odd situation of having a minimum spend inherited from a cancelled meal and so ended up drinking wines that were way beyond sense. The sommelier shares a level of delight and I’ll just attach a picture. A pleasure.  The atmosphere was a little subdued. The place was only a third full and the diners were older, quieter, more serious than perhaps the fun of the menu deserved. The cool design lines lacked warmth and the furnishing was not as inventive as the crockery.  Were this a bit more worn, with the patrons in evidence and more of the basque warmth like the wonderful service staff it would be a real ‘wow’ destination.  As I said, 5* on any normal planet. 4 given due to cost and the competition at this level.

We partnered with Ametsa to host a lovely private event, with special access to a very cosy private dining room behind the bar. With very little hints of what to expect from a minimally descriptive menu, every dish was a delightful artwork of surprising flavors and combinations—from an apple disguised as a peach, to a mysterious purple honey-combed shape candy which turned out to be a sweet potato. Each course was paired with an amazing Spanish wine, starting with two distinctive whites from various regions of Spain, followed by a punchy Bobal red, and vibrant moscatel wines to top off the evening. The creativity of the chef and the sommelier was undeniable. The service extremely attentive and friendly without being overbearing. While it’s easy to expect pretentiousness at an establishment as high class as this, I felt nothing but warmth, friendliness, a genuine sense of fun and passion in everything that was served. Would definitely return for either a date night or another private event!

For a special occasion, I thought that dining at Ametsa was a good experience. We went around Valentine's Day and booked the £50 special 6-course tasting menu deal thru Bookatable. I thought that the food was uniquely presented, playful yet delicious. I would definitely recommend Ametsa if you want to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or other special date.

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