Wild Flowers

 A Mediterranean star in London

Red prawn carpaccio, stracciatella, pistachio

A Mediterranean-inspired neighbourhood restaurant and wine bar focused on seasonal produce and charcoal-led cooking. Arriving at Wildflowers feels like slipping through a narrow door into a sunlit terrace on the Mediterranean rather than into a corner of Pimlico. Set in Newson’s Yard just off Pimlico Road, the restaurant occupies a handsome reimagined warehouse space where exposed brick columns, tall rafters and a mezzanine bar create a sense of height and calm that’s both casual and consciously stylish. There’s an understated theatricality to the layout: the open kitchen is visible enough to be part of the evening’s rhythm without dominating it.

Cuttlefish ‘Arroz al Horno’, crisp pork jowl, glazed cheek

Silverhill farm duck, cotechino sausage, parsnip, date

Italian bitter leaf salad & moscatel vinaigrette

A surf-and-turf rice that pairs pork and cuttlefish with a splash of blood-orange allioli was a total winner, which demonstrates the kitchen’s willingness to riff while still valuing clarity. Textures are an often-overlooked pleasure on many contemporary menus, but here the interplay of crisp and soft pig skin, along with a rich umami depth from the cuttlefish, made this such an impressive dish that won't look out of place in Spain. Meat dishes here are also outstanding; The Slivehill duck was both succulent and judiciously seasoned. There are thoughtful, surprising touches — the date added a sweet tone but somehow balanced everything wonderfully.

Galician ex-dairy ribe eye, red wine sauce, gremolata & Amalfi lemon

Brown sugar creme caramel

Fior di latte gelato, olive oil & grape balsamic

I have been a fan of Wild Flowers since its launch back in late 2024, hence I like to return every once in a while. Prices sit in the upper-middling bracket; a three-course dinner plus wine will be noticeably more than a neighbourhood pub, but the sense of value comes from well-sourced ingredients, steady technique, and a room that is genuinely comfortable. For those who want a raucous, market-stall Mediterranean romp, the restaurant’s polish may feel slightly formal; for those who prefer carefully considered, convivial cooking in a pleasant space, Wildflowers hits a sweet spot. Repeat visits are rewarding because the menu changes with the seasons (this is my 4th visit). Wildflowers stands out by doing a few things very well: embracing charcoal and seasonal produce in a Mediterranean manner, and that is a winning formula.

Food 4/5


What I paid: 
£66 per head

Average cost without drinks and services:
£60

Newson's Yard, 57 Pimlico Rd, London SW1W 8NE

https://www.wildflowersrestaurant.co.uk/