Award-winning

Ikoyi

4.5

225 Reviews

£41 and over

Global, International

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Ikoyi is one of last year’s most critically acclaimed
openings. The ever-evolving menu uses West
African ingredients to create unique dishes. All are
carefully created by Head Chef and Co-founder
Jeremy Chan whose experience in the kitchens at
Noma, Hibiscus and Dinner shines through. Co-founder
Iré Hassan-Odukale’s memories of growing
up in Nigeria are the birthplace of Ikoyi, from which
Jeremy’s ideas explode out.
Jeremy has used his fascination with flavour
optimisation to create a truly exciting menu, where dishes
take on a strong visual identity through a focus on
the geometry, texture and colour of the ingredients
on the plate. The signature Buttermilk Plantain &
Smoked Scotch Bonnet, is one of Ikoyi’s best-sellers
and a true destination dish.

We serve a blind Tasting Menu for dinner.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Global, International, African, Modern European
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Mon, Tue 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
020 3583 4660
Website
http://ikoyilondon.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Jeremy Chan
Catering
We offer external catering, please contact the restaurant for further details.

Location
1A St. James Market, London, SW1Y 4AH
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2024
2. World's 50 Best #35 2023
3. World's 50 Best #49 2022
Neighborhood
Westminster
Parking details
Q-Park Trafalgar Square is a 5 minute walk away. London Brewer Street Car Park is a 10 minute walk away.
Public transit
Piccadilly Circus
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 225 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

225 Reviews

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Tungrus
London
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
With promise of African influences, the menu unfortunately did not match. With the exception of scotch bonnet in every course except dessert, it could have been part of a menu from any part of the world. The spices sometimes did don’t work with the delicate salmon. My beef was over cooked through through a water bath and the fat left congealed on the side. My sweetbread too was over cooked and very stringy and chewy. London has many nice restaurants- go elsewhere. The wine list was the best thing about the experience, some lovely and unusual wines.
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SusanH
Chicago
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. I loved trying food that I had not tried before. Highly recommend!
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Marti75
London
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Price was expensive for the food we got.
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AlastairR
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Only had options for the 7 or 9 course tasting menu (opted for the 9). The food was excellent, however it was pricey, which I expected and the food was filling. The staff were beyond helpful and amazing, we had to rush to the theatre and the staff and chefs made sure we didn't miss any course and rushed through our food (with our permission) without lowering the quality of food or service.
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DeyQ
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely loved it. Everytime I come there is something new to experience on the menu. The food is fantastic, service is stellar. We were seated on time and done with our meal in about an hour. Had the lunch time taster menu. Every course was a delight.
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Emeliakate
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely great restaurant, the staff are amazing, the food is superb and best of all it is not in the slightest bit pretentious or intimidating. Fab experience!
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Elenorth
VIP
London
23 reviews
3.0
23 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food is great. But the waiters don t know anything about the wines and don t even know the stock they have. Also we had to order twice as the first time it just did not go through. Food is very good and we will be back in a few months but the wine list and knowledge needs to improve
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MadisonR
Los Angeles
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambience was excellent. From start to finish the service was exceptional and professional. I chose the surprise menu and was very pleased. A welcome departure from ho-hum eating. Somewhat spicy but not overwhelming. Worth the time and money.
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Temi
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 18, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
It was just ok...Was not what I was expecting. Tables too small..Lunch Time menu was not so great!!!
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Holly
VIP
Devon
203 reviews
4.0
203 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Interesting flavours and dishes. The jollof rice was my favourite dish.
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1A St. James Market, London, SW1Y 4AH

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2024
2. World's 50 Best #35 2023
3. World's 50 Best #49 2022
Neighborhood
Westminster
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Mon, Tue 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Global, International, African, Modern European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Q-Park Trafalgar Square is a 5 minute walk away. London Brewer Street Car Park is a 10 minute walk away.
Public transit
Piccadilly Circus
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jeremy Chan
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://ikoyilondon.com/
Phone number
020 3583 4660
Catering
We offer external catering, please contact the restaurant for further details.

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Menu

Main

Plantain, Smoked Scotch Bonnet & Raspberry

Yam & Prawn

Monkfish Velouté

January Cabbage Egusi

Aged Beef & Carrot Maafe

Smoked Crab & Jollof

Potato Skin & Peas

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