Lynna D.

We were looking for a place to have dinner before heading to the theatre, and since we had just landed only a few hours beforehand, I went to Yelp to see what I could find. Salt Yard was one of the restaurants I landed on. The place is small and tight, but so cute and it was wonderful being able to see other diners' and their meals. The service was excellent from the moment you walked in the door. All of the food and drinks were amazing - definitely a place we would go back to when we visit London again.

Maria G.

We had such a great visit to the Salt Yard. We were promptly welcomed and seated. The ambitious was casual and sophisticated. The open kitchen upstarts is awesome to get to see how it operates and of course their kitchen practices. They have some great Italian and Spanish classics and we were so happy to have found it. We started with drinks. A classic Spanish Vermut is a great way to start. We then ordered some of our favorites. Olives, meats, cheeses, croquettes, and Patatas Bravas. All around everything was on point. The services was great. Our server indulged us on our love for Spain and shared his passion of his home country. We would highly recommend a stop here.

Ginnie N.

Didn't have reservations here but popped in, ended up sitting at their bar counter, which wasn't ideal for conversation but nice for people watching. We could have sat outside but it had been a bit rainy and being from So Cal didn't really want to inhale the cigarette smoke that seems to be at every outside cafe in all of Europe,, but i digress.. the cocktails were delicious ,, the Tapas very tasty ,, i enjoyed some more then others and the service excellent. My son and his girlfriend loved it so much (many options for pescatarians) they made reservations to go back the next night. I would definitely eat here again if ever in the area !!

Asha M.

Really amazing vegetarian small plates. I'm not sure if I would call this tapas - the portions are actually quite big not exactly Spanish. The baked polenta was average, but the mushroom and chard topping was lovely. I would definitely recommend the truffled macaroni and cheese and the courgette (zucchini) flower. Both were fantastic!

Jenn G.

Seriously, one of my favourite tapas restaurants in London. They're usually busy, but not overwhelmingly so and they take reservations, unlike most other tapas restaurants in the area. Plus one for Salt Yard. The menu is simple and classic, but they do it well. On my most recent visit, we had the patatas bravas, chorizo skewers, diver scallops (heavenly!), pork belly, and courgette flowers. All were delicious - our faves being the scallops and the chorizo - and we were stuffed by the end of our meal. I've got to say, the Salt Yard group in general does chorizo well... at a separate occasion at a bbq food festival, I got to try their pork and chorizo burger and it was absolutely amazing - the combination of chorizo and pork with whatever seasonings they used worked incredibly well and if I could've, I would've had a second. Wish it were on the menu here!

Wendy L.

I finally managed to venture my way to Salt Yard with their fantastic Bank holiday offer where they were offering a staggering 50% off food during lunch. As much as we enjoyed our lunch the place lacks that charm it has in Ember Yard. It was very closed in, a long bench seating where you share among other customers but with your own small individual table. You also have the choice to sit around the bar. I suppose they try and fill the place with as many seating as possible to avoid people queuing but in the end you lose out on the nice relaxing vibe like you get in their sister branch, Ember Yard which I love. It just lacks space and privacy. Food wise it was great but not extraordinary with some dishes better than others. Most of the tapas were done well but the flavours and textures did not amaze me as much as my first visit to their sister branch Ember Yard. Saying that I was very impress with their Spanish Selection Charcuterie which was very skillfully cut, thin and juicy. They were cured very right to the palate, salty but not overwhelming so the flavours could be enjoyed with the chorizo being my favourite with the punch of sweet spice They particularly went well with our Spanish cheese selection, paired very well with a sweet compliment such as strawberry jam with a good mix of the more pungent variety, nutty and creamy. As a side we also ordered Chargrilled Flat Bread with Homemade Butter which came warm and fluffy with a nice light herby butter which I wish they could be more generous with as it was lovely and creamy with a very low melting point so it spread along the bread as soon as it touched it. The quail eggs were cooked perfectly, easy to peel, light and tasty. And the almonds roasted nicely, crunchy and salty. Off the tapas menu we started with the Salt Cod Croquetas which were good and crispy on the outside, stuffed generously with chunky pieces of fish. It could have been more creamier but that was resolved by the light refreshing bravas sauce was a lovely addition as it lifted the sweetness and added moisture in the dish. Next came my all time favourite of the Salt Group chain, the courgette flower stuffed with Goat's Cheese and drizzled with Honey. In fact it was so good my boyfriend nearly cried when the plate got taken away before he could lick the honey off the plate clean. It was just that combination the crispy light batter, creamy pungent goat cheese, sweet warm honey against the savoury courgette flower that made this dish amazing. Sadly it doesn't come cheap, £4.50 for one and we had two to share, The Slow Cooked Octopus were incredibly tender and citrusy. They were a bit over generous with the olive oil which I felt wasn't needed and it was also let down by the ratte potatoes which were under seasoned and bland. It seems like the flavours did not seep through. I also was a bit disappointed with the tortilla which didn't have the oozy effect I was after. I had high expectations for this dish. I suppose it is a preference but I also found this dish a bit bland and could have been more richer. I felt a bit of moisture could have made the texture of potatoes and egg a little less dense and stuffy. My least favourite fish had to be the Roast Loch Duart Salmon,Mussel and Saffron Risotto. As nice as the salmon was, perfectly cooked I found the dill in the risotto way too overpowering, taking over all the other delicate flavours. The risotto was also too saucy and lost it's al dente texture. What a shame for such a wonderful cooked fish with it's crispy skin and flakiness. We ended with a light finished of Duck Arancini with Mozzarella, Squash Purée and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds. i wasn't sure if i wanted it light as the mozzarella wasn't very apparent. It lacked that stringy cheese and creamy texture I was after but instead had a more healthier wholesome texture to it. Tasted very average to me with the flavours not really coming through, especially the duck which can be very flavoursome. After the meal I felt very happy that we had the 50% off or otherwise the outcome could have been even more disappointing. I just feel I could have better tapas at a more local Spanish restaurant and the prices would have been the same with what we paid. It was also very crammed, little space and lacking something in it's decor although it may have a better atmosphere in the evening. Still I very much prefer Ember Yard being their sister, better food and decor. But I do understand their menu changes seasonally so things can potentially change.

Mark A.

Came here on a Sunday while roaming around London after just having landed from the States. So I was sleepy, but with boosts of caffeine, I toughed it out and glad I did because it made me stumble upon Salt Yard. They have a fantastic £20 set menu for lunch: a starter, a main, and a dessert. This is real food prepared by a talented chef, so in Central London I'd call that a borderline steal. My brain wasn't functioning properly, so I cannot describe exactly what I had, but I know my starter was a modern take on a croqueta that had pork belly, I believe, and was complimented with some fresh and crisp vegetables. My main was a duck dish. (I've posted a photo of it.) Not too surprising, I recall the dessert was a carrot cake foundation with other accoutrement, and it was excellent. The wine list is largely Spanish and it covers all price points. We had a nice Ribera del Duero. I don't frequent London like I used to, so when I travel (and return to cities), I like to try new places, but I would strongly consider coming here again because the food was very, very good.

Henry S.

On a particularly rainy night and with no definite dinner plans, we wandered close to our hotel, and explored the myriad dining establishments along Goode St. Having read about Salt Yard, we decided to go in and try our luck. As with our experience at Polpo, we were greeted very warmly by the host, and given a very detailed assessment of the seating situation and wait time. We said yes, after we saw the scrumptious dishes on the tables, and how everyone seemed to be having a great time. To start, a bottle of 2009 Macia Batle Rosado, made of Mantonegro and Callet from Mallorca. A great crisp light wine. It was rainy and cold outside, but warm and inviting in the small dining room inside. The rose was perfect. Also always great to learn about unfamiliar grape varietals. Highlight of the meal was the Confit of Glouster Old Spot Pork Belly with Rosemary Scented Cannellini Beans. This was my favorite dish of this trip to London. The cube of meat stood about a good 3 inches high. The top layer of skin was absolutely crunchy. The meat on all sides was nicely seared and crispy. Inside was melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. I'd say a marvel of culinary engineering on how the whole thing was cooked. The accompanying cannellini beans had just the right texture, with a very inviting scent of rosemary. It is definitely something I will attempt to try at home. Other highlights included Courgette Flowers stuffed with Goats Cheese, drizzled with Honey; Trevise Salad with Orange, Fresh Peas, and Radish; Chargrilled Bavette with Crispy Violet Artichokes, Shallots, and Horseradish. I'm always skeptical about zucchini flower preparations. The slightest heavy hand on the stuffing can cross the line to overpowering the delicate flower. This version was great, the goat cheese provided a very light, creamy textural contrast to the crispy batter. I was also unfamiliar with the drizzle of honey. It worked here, again, giving the dish a new dimension. The bavette was nicely grilled, just a tad before medium rare. I like fried artichoke preparations, and this one did not disappoint. For the salad, the genius combination screamed fresh. A great dish after all the richness of the meat and fried food. For a great finale, a Buttermilk Panacotta with Roasted Figs, Saba and Madeline. The use of buttermilk gave the custard a nice tanginess. The figs, and the saba (grape syrup) put the sweetness right back into the dish, but in an utterly delicious way. This was also, in this trip, the best 'pudding' I've had. Why 5 stars? Super friendly and efficient staff. Great little dining room. Inventive use of ingredients. Great flavor combination. I picked both a savory, and sweet dish from Salt Yard as my favorites on this London trip. Just absolutely brilliant.