Vardo Chelsea Restaurant

£10 - £40 / British, Vegetarian options

9 Duke Of York Square, London

Opening hours

9AM-10:30PM

Sunday 9AM-10PM
Monday 9AM-9:30PM
Tuesday 9AM-10PM
Wednesday 9AM-10PM
Thursday 9AM-10PM
Friday 9AM-10:30PM
Saturday 9AM-10:30PM

Amazing Service Shines Amidst Lively Atmosphere

Stepping into Vardo in the heart of Chelsea is akin to uncovering a gem framed by urban elegance and leafy views. As the early evening light sung its golden glow through the round glass windows, the space felt invitingly architectural, echoing both modernity and warmth. An unexpected concoction of spicy poached eggs hit my palate with just enough zing, setting the tone for a gustatory journey that prioritized flavor over subtlety. The lingering sweetness of the golden milk afterward was more noticeable than ideal, but when paired with the lively atmosphere, it was easy to forgive these minor sugar overtures.

The service at Vardo is (to put it deceptively simply) an ambrosial affair presided over by the untiring Rochelle and the ever-charming José. Rochelle ushers you into your evening with an aura that feels like a warm hug—equally comforting and indispensable. José steers proceedings with precise recommendations, each more vibrant than the next, embodying the quintessence of hospitality akin to their culinary counterparts. Despite tales of lukewarm welcomes elsewhere, this trip was graced with genuine smiles and timely attentions from staff members like Marlon, who not only deliver orders but add vibrant strokes to an already bright canvas. Indeed, if a restaurant’s heartbeat pulses through its people, then at Vardo, it thrums with a gracious symphony urging one to linger a little longer. — Clarissa Cuisinier