Aces Foodcraft is a Fitzrovia restaurant from chef Alex Craciun and partner Aleksandra Jazevica where Craciun marries exceptional British produce with Japanese techniques, learned during his time in Tokyo. Known for his work at Sosharu and The Fat Duck Group, Craciun brings precision and creativity to a menu built on seasonality, while Jazevica draws on her background in sustainable sourcing and hospitality. Together, they deliver a space where ingredients lead and technique follows with quiet control.
The design is calm and focused. Natural light fills the main room during the day, with pale wood and soft textures creating a clear, understated backdrop. In the evening, attention moves inward, toward a nine-seat chef’s counter that becomes the centre of the experience. There is also a small outdoor terrace for those seeking something slower and more casual.
During the day, Aces Foodcraft serves a relaxed à la carte menu with daily changing specials. Dishes are simple but sharply executed, designed around freshness and flavour rather than complexity. In the evening, the mood becomes more immersive, with a multi-course tasting menu presented directly by the kitchen. Service is close, considered and informal.
The food balances curiosity with restraint. A lamb soufflé comes with fava beans and crisp spring vegetables. Horse mackerel from Okinawa is paired with nori and wasabi grated to order. Wagyu from Kagoshima sits with pickled himeji mushrooms and tender English asparagus. Nothing feels overworked. Everything is led by the quality of its parts.
Drinks reflect the same clarity. A tight cocktail list focuses on familiar ideas reworked with subtle detail - jasmine highballs, hibiscus spritzes, clarified milk punches made in small batches. Wines are European leaning, with natural bottles and a few surprises for those who ask.
Aces Foodcraft marks a welcome return to London’s culinary scene for Alex Craciun, combining a broad range of dishes in a setting that is equally as comfortable in a casual or more intimate mode.