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10 Things to Eat in Chelsea, London

I鈥檝e said it before and I鈥檒l say it again: there鈥檚 a lot more to Chelsea than just pleasant streets and a football stadium.

The Chelsea food scene is a force to be reckoned with; surprisingly they have some of the most diverse cuisines in all of London, which is tends to happen in neighborhoods wealthy enough to fund them.

Here鈥檚 a closer look at ten fabulous things to eat when next you鈥檙e in Chelsea town:

1. Vegan: Wulf & Lamb in Chelsea, London

Since Chelsea has but one plant based eatery I鈥檒l start things off with it. The Wulf & Lamb is an upmarket vegan restaurant in which one can eat all meals of the day under one roof, completely cruelty free.

Breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner are covered via a creative menu that pushes the boundaries on what is usually found in this cuisine. They also do the best vegan burgers in this part of town (yes, I know there aren鈥檛 any others, but still).

Wulf & Lamb in Chelsea, London – by Wulf & Lamb –

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

OPENING HOURS: Monday to Sunday 鈥� 8am to 10pm

ADDRESS: 243 Pavilion Rd, Chelsea, London SW1X 0BP, United Kingdom

METRO STATION: Sloane Square

2. Argentinean: Gaucho in Chelsea, London

Vegans look away! This Argentinean meat house is one of Chelsea鈥檚 most popular dinner spots, if you can afford it.

On par with a good guided walking tour, well prepared Argentinean meat can really change the way you see the world. At Gaucho the entire menu is authentic to the cuisine, and the dining experience is taken very seriously.

You鈥檒l pay roughly 拢200 for two people, without alcoholic beverages. Like I said, it鈥檚 not cheap, it鈥檚 Chelsea.

Gaucho in Chelsea – by Gaucho –

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

OPENING HOURS: Monday to Sunday 鈥� 12pm to 11pm

ADDRESS: 89 Sloane Ave, Chelsea, London SW3 3DX, United Kingdom

METRO STATION: Sloane Square

3. Haute French: Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in Chelsea, London

That鈥檚 right, Gordon Ramsay鈥檚 famous French restaurant calls Chelsea home in London Town.

The chef opened up this spot not too long ago, and people come from far and wide just to be able to say that they dined here. It鈥檚 one of the best places to enjoy French cuisine outside of France.

Booking is absolutely essential give it鈥檚 popularity amongst the tourists.

Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in Chelsea – by Restaurant Gordon Ramsay –

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

OPENING HOURS: Tuesday to Saturday 鈥� 12pm to 2:15pm // 6:30pm to 9:45pm

ADDRESS: 68 Royal Hospital Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 4HP, United Kingdom

METRO STATION: Sloane Square

4. Lebanese: Ranoush Juice in Chelsea, London

I was on a mission to find the lowest of low-key eateries in Chelsea, convinced that there had to be a no frills, canteen style spot somewhere.

I give you Ranoush Juice! The only hole-in-the-wall restaurant Chelsea has probably ever known.

This is a Lebanese kebab shop that does a few traditional mezze dishes, desserts and fresh juices. It鈥檚 the anthesis of the dining experience you鈥檒l have at Gordon Ramsey鈥檚 spot, but the food is still good and you won鈥檛 need a second mortgage to afford it either.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

OPENING HOURS: Monday to Sunday 鈥� 12pm to 12am

ADDRESS:听 338 King’s Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 5UR, United Kingdom

METRO STATION: South Kensington

5. Vietnamese: Phat Phuc Noodle Bar in Chelsea, London

You gotta love a restaurant that forces London鈥檚 most proper civilians to throw caution to the wind every time they need to say its name.

Phat Phuc is a Vietnamese noodle bar specializing in the tractional dish of pho. The locals turn a blind eye to the risqu茅 name because the food is just so phucking good!

If pho noodle aren鈥檛 your forte then they ahem rice and meat dishes too. Vegetarians/vegans are most welcome!

Phat Phuc Noodle Bar in Chelsea – by Phat Phuc Noodle Bar –

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

OPENING HOURS: Monday to Sunday 鈥� 11am to 6pm

ADDRESS: The Courtyard, 151 Sydney St, Chelsea, London SW3 6NT, United Kingdom

METRO STATION: Sloane Square

6. American Food: Big Easy in Chelsea, London

Burgers, lobsters, steaks bigger than your face 鈥� must be the Big Easy in Chelsea!

This is a gastropub style diner in which meat eaters are in absolute heaven. The food is saucy, greasy and served in portions as big and easy as the name itself.

During sporting events, particularly when Chelsea plays in the stadium just down the road, this is the most festive place to be. They also have live music on some evenings.听

Big Easy in Chelsea – by Big Easy –

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

OPENING HOURS: Monday to Sunday 鈥� 12pm to 11:30pm

ADDRESS: 332-334 King’s Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 5UR, United Kingdom

METRO STATION: South Kensington

7. Latin: Azteca in Chelsea, London

Azteca is my personal guilty pleasure in Chelsea. It鈥檚 a Latin American cafe that does food and drinks late into the evening, often alongside live music and all the Cuban cigars you can devour.

Great tacos, tasty Micheladas, crispy tostadas and the creamiest guac this side of the Thames, what more do we need?

Since they open at 4pm daily this is a great spot to end off a guided walking tour past the stadium.

Azteca in Chelsea – by Azteca –

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

OPENING HOURS: Monday to Sunday 鈥� 4pm to 12am

ADDRESS: 329 King’s Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 5ES, United Kingdom

METRO STATION: South Kensington

8. Pancakes: My Old Dutch in Chelsea, London

I鈥檝e not found an authentic Dutch pancake house anywhere else in London other than Chelsea.

My Old Dutch really is a little gem of a cafe, serving rich, hot Dutch style pancakes from morning until night. Your stacks can come in your choice of sweet or savory; most visitors do one of each, making it like a main meal and a dessert.

My Old Dutch in Chelsea – by My Old Dutch –

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

OPENING HOURS: Monday to Sunday 鈥� 10am to 10:30pm

ADDRESS: 221 King’s Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 5EJ, United Kingdom

METRO STATION: South Kensington

9. Australian: Farm Girl Chelsea in Chelsea, London

Another thing you don鈥檛 see on London鈥檚 streets are 鈥淎ustralian restaurants鈥�. Farm Girl is really just a glorified brunch spot, the Australian label comes in that the Aussies perfected the brunch menu long before the Brits.

Pancakes, breakfast toast, Eggs Benedict and a variety of health conscious lunches are available here. Good coffee too, and surprisingly, tacos? How very Australian鈥μ�

Farm Girl Chelsea in Chelsea – by Farm Girl Chelsea –

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

OPENING HOURS: Monday to Sunday 鈥� 8am to 5pm

ADDRESS: 9 Park Walk, Chelsea, London SW10 0AJ, United Kingdom

METRO STATION: Gloucester Road

10. Buffet: The Pie Man in Chelsea, London

If you鈥檙e out and about in Chelsea having a busy day of exploring then you don鈥檛 want to miss The Pie Man when it comes time for a quite bite.

You鈥檒l order any pie of your choice and then make your way over to the very hearty, very generous salad bar for more sides than you鈥檙e probably ready for. Both the pie station and the salad bar have ample options for both gluten free and vegan eaters.

The Pie Man in Chelsea – by The Pie Man –

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

OPENING HOURS: Monday to Saturday 鈥� 6pm to 5pm

ADDRESS: Cale St, Chelsea, London SW3 3QU, United Kingdom

METRO STATION: Sloane Square