Eldr at Pantechnicon

Pantechnicon is more than a restaurant, it’s a lifestyle destination. Sprawling across Belgravia’s Motcomb Street in a 19th century former arts and crafts building, this gigantic fusion of Scandinavian and Japanese design spans a café, several shops, restaurants, a whisky bar and a rooftop.

While all areas of the concept space deserve your attention, Eldr Roof Garden Bar and Restaurant is set to be the place to be. Located on the top floor of the building, the décor – like the food – is Nordic-inspired. There are references to nature throughout the space, from the plants hanging above, to neutral colours and wooden furnishings. This, coupled with an inside-outside terrace and floor to ceiling windows, makes for a design-focused, calming setting.

But while the environment is lovely, the main reason to visit has to be the food. Themed around Nordic cuisine, dishes use in-season British produce for a focus on freshness. And, excitingly, the menu has been updated recently by the talented Head Chef Jenny Warner. We advise sharing so that you get a taste of everything, starting with the incredibly soft honey and fennel bread, before moving onto the smoky, crispy crab cakes and one-bite venison croquettes that are rich and gamey, but sweet and tart, all at the same time.

For the main course, do yourself a favour and order the ribeye on the bone with brown butter hollandaise. This majestic piece of meat cuts like butter and melts in the mouth. Cooked to perfection, the middle is just the right shade of pink. If you’re also in the market to try a fish option, it should be the Skrei cod with smoked cream and roasted salsify and watercress. Its seared exterior preserves the moist flesh inside and the taste is impeccably fresh.

The sommeliers at Eldr are an active part of the experience and will thoughtfully pair wine with your chosen dishes. Enjoy the opportunity to chat about the wines you like and let them know if you have any preferences.

Found on the second floor of Belgravia’s Pantechnicon - a creative space designed to celebrate both Nordic and Japanese craftsmanship - Eldr is a restaurant and bar focused on offering simple, modern Nordic dishes in a relaxed setting.

The modern and spacious dining room benefits from skylights which allow natural light to flood into the restaurant. Rustic exposed brickwork contrasts with elegantly-crafted Scandinavian furniture to give the place a fashionable feel, while a mishmash of plants and various pieces of pottery line the walls for a touch of homeliness. The open kitchen, built around a wood-fired grill, allows guests to watch the chefs prepare the food.

On Fridays, Eldr hosts a seven-course culinary experience, combining the best local ingredients with Nordic techniques. Guest chef residencies are also a common occurrence. Following Nordic cooking principles such as seasonality, sustainability and techniques such as fermenting and pickling, the kitchen at Eldr is home to an ever-evolving menu. There’s a weekly set menu with carefully considered alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks pairings, and all dietary requirements can be accommodated.

Examples of dishes include grilled monkfish with Jerusalem artichokes and beetroot, venison tartare with roasted cep and burnt butter, Yorkshire grouse with pumpkin, chanterelles and juniper, and a white chocolate and sea buckthorn meringue tart. A wine pairing is available too, expertly chosen to complement each dish. 

Just like Pantechicon that houses it, Eldr represents a meeting of ideas and cultures. Here you'll find a Nordic haven of delicious food, right in the heart of London.Whether you’re visiting Eldr for a full three-course Nordic banquet, or simply to have a few dishes and cocktails while catching up with friends, you’ll be sure to have a memorable experience.