Wild Flowers

 Mediterranean cuisine through a London lens

Grilled morels, Jersey Royal, Iberico guanciale, St Ewe’s egg yolk

Wild Flower in London sits in that comfortable middle ground between ambition and restraint, the kind of place that clearly cares about food without trying to overwhelm you with theatrics.  The menu leans Mediterranean, but not in a rigid or overly traditional way. Instead, it borrows ideas, flavours, and techniques from across the region and filters them through a modern London lens. You’ll see familiar ingredients like olive oil, citrus, herbs, charred vegetables, and grilled meats, but they’re handled with a light touch rather than a heavy hand. It feels thoughtful without being precious. The below captured my 5th visit.

Focaccia

Red prawn tartare, stracciatella, pistachio

Bluefin tuna tartare crostini, smoked ricotta & orange

Sheep’s cheese agnolotti, truffle, morels

Wild red mullet, endive & pine nuts

The rice dishes are where Wild Flower really begins to show its strengths. There’s a clear understanding here that rice, when treated properly, can carry just as much depth and character as any protein on the plate. One standout comes in the form of a slow-cooked rice layered with cuttlefish and ink, and a seafood stock that’s clearly been given time to develop. Each grain is distinct but tender, absorbing flavour without turning heavy. The grill section carries that same sense of control, and in many ways, it’s where the Mediterranean identity of the restaurant comes through most clearly. There’s a real respect for fire here.  A grilled suckling pig dish arrives with a crisp, smoky exterior that gives way to tender, well-seasoned meat. What’s particularly effective is how the pork interacts with the rice. The two feel designed to complement each other. A spoonful of rice alongside a piece of suckling pig brings out new layers in both.

Sugarpit Iberico pork presa, grilled artichoke, white asparagus

Slow-grilled belly & loin of Segovian suckling pig

Cuttlefish rice, allioli & lemon

Roasted almond gelato

Vanilla gelato

Another excellent meal at Wild Flowers, the Mediterranean influence is most obvious in the sauce and seasoning. You’ll notice the use of oregano, thyme, and parsley, but never in a way that dominates. Instead, they sit in the background, lifting the dish rather than defining it outright. Staff know the menu well and are happy to guide you. There’s a steady rhythm to the meal from start to finish, and while nothing feels rushed, there’s also no sense of unnecessary delay. It’s the kind of place where you settle in easily, and before long, you realise you’ve stopped thinking about whether you’re enjoying it and are simply doing so. This place really deserves a Michelin star.

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/