Manicomio - Chelsea

4.5

1601 Reviews

£41 and over

Italian

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Charming
Great for outdoor dining

Manicomio Chelsea opened its doors in 2003. It is set on the buzzy Duke of York Square, set back from Sloane Square and the iconic Kings Road. Housed in a historic Grade II listed building that was formerly the Royal military asylum- the origin of Manicomio’s playful name (Italian for madhouse).

Renowned for serving simple yet elegant Italian food in the attractive dining room, bar and – weather permitting- the expansive terrace. The adjoining Manicomio Café offers a pared-down version of the restaurant’s menu- available to enjoy in either the café, conservatory, courtyard or terrace or as take away.

Manicomio’s enthusiastic passion for all things Italy- with a strong focus on provenance, quality and taste - has seen the Manicomio family grow to two more successful sites, each with their own identity- Manicomio in St Pauls and Canto Corvino in Spitalfields.

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Additional information

Location
85 Duke of York Square, Chelsea, London, SW3 4LY
Phone number
020 7730 3366
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Sat, Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Fausto Rojas

Experiences

LUNCH SET MENU up to 6 guests
£34.00 - £39.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Indulge in the flavors of autumn with our special set menu. Enjoy a three-course meal featuring seasonal ingredients, expertly crafted by our chef.

Burrata Pugliese, Sicilian Tomato, Olives, Basil£16.00
Portland Crab Salad, Pink Radish, Escarole, Jalapeño Aioli£22.00
Grilled Quail, Baby Beetroot, Aged Balsamic£17.00
Endive, Pear & Puntarella Salad, Walnuts, Gorgonzola£15.00
Quinoa Salad, Roasted Sweet Potato, Cashew, Avocado (Vegan)£14.00
Italian Salumi Selection (To Share)£22.00

PASTA

Lobster Linguine, Tomato, Chilli & Basil£45.00
Carbonara - Pork Cheek, Egg & Pecorino Sardo£16.00
- Large£26.00
Monkfish Spaghettini, Friarielli, Chilli£18.00
- Large£27.00
Regenerative Beef Ragù Pappardelle£15.00
- Large£22.00
Pumpkin Casconcelli, 36-Month Parmigiano, Amaretti£14.00
- Large£22.00

CARNE e PESCE

Market Fish Of The Day
Wild Sea Bass Fillet, Cannellini Beans & Mussels£36.00
Sea Trout Fillet, Variegated Kale, Beetroot, Horseradish£24.00
Fosse Meadows Chicken Milanese, Hispi Cabbage, 36-Month Parmigiano, Rast Garlic Aioli£26.00
Stuffed Pheasant, Prosciutto, Polenta, Chestnut£25.00
45-Day Dry-Aged Beef Sirloin Tagliata£45.00
Spiced Cauliflower, Chickpea, Tomato, Arugula Salsa (Vegan)£19.00

CONTORNI

Zucchini Fritti£8.00
Autumn Salad£7.00
Rosemary Chips£6.00
Sicilian Tomato Salad£8.00
Slow-Roasted Vegetables£8.00
Charred Hispi Cabbage£7.50

DOLCI

Torta della Nonna, Clotted Cream£10.00
Pistachio & Chestnut Millefoglie£11.00
Tiramisu£11.00
Affogato£8.00
Gelato or Sorbet (scoop)£5.00
Amedei Chocolate Budino, Brandy-Soaked Prune, Hazelnut£12.00
Hand-Made Petit Fours Selection (To Share)£14.00
Artisan Cheese Board (Three)£15.00

What 1,601 people are saying

Manicomio - Chelsea reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

South West London
Good for business meals

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Manicomio - Chelsea offers a vibrant dining experience in a stunning Duke of York Square location. With a "lovely setting" and "delicious food," it's a favorite for outdoor dining. The staff are "lovely and charming," ensuring consistently "excellent service." The menu features tempting Italian dishes and a "great wine list."

1,601 Reviews

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Mark VIP
London74 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Italian cooking and service Nice ambience Prawns were great
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Rachel
Surrey10 reviews
3.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Not particularly authentic, carbonara tastes like a block of cheese, had to ask for bill four times and waited 10 minutes to be seated. Pay for more staff!
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Michael
London4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A very professional restaurant, with an appetising menu. Very good service.
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
4.0
Dined on 13 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was good .. but we booked a table at the dinning room however we sat near the bar on a corner near the entrance. It wasn’t very comfortable and not what I expected.
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Kelsie VIP
Greater Boston5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Manicomio never misses. Their food is always absolutely delicious
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Debra
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 20 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the new menu , great service. Highly recommended.
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Laura
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice experience, we had a nice meal. Staff was very friendly
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Michael
London65 reviews
4.0
Dined on 7 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Delightful Italian food in a convivial atmosphere. Good menu with traditional choices - daily menu of 2 or 3 courses especially appreciated with very enjoyable choices. Burrata with speck and then monkfish was excellent. Friendly and helpful efficient staff. Thanks for a nice lunch!!
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AnneB VIP
London57 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 September 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good evening.Food and atmosphere wonderful as always
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JohannaM
London5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 16 September 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Yesterday we had to wave all the time to the staff to order our food.
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FAQs

Manicomio - Chelsea offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7730 3366.

Manicomio - Chelsea is rated 4.5 stars by 1601 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

85 Duke of York Square, Chelsea, London, SW3 4LY

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
020 7730 3366
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Sat, Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Fausto Rojas

Manicomio - Chelsea

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

LUNCH SET MENU up to 6 guests

Chelsea

Home-Made Focaccia Bread£6.00

Bella di Cerignola Green Olives£7.00

Marinated Grilled Artichoke Hearts£4.00

Roasted Mixed Nuts£6.00

24 Month Aged Prosciutto di Parma£9.00

Chicken Liver Parfait Crostino£3.50

FRITTI

Calamari, Caper Aioli, Lime£16.00

Olive all’ Ascolana£12.00

Carciofi alla Giudia (Vegan)£14.00

ANTIPASTI

Burrata Pugliese, Sicilian Tomato, Olives, Basil£16.00

Portland Crab Salad, Pink Radish, Escarole, Jalapeño Aioli£22.00

Grilled Quail, Baby Beetroot, Aged Balsamic£17.00

Endive, Pear & Puntarella Salad, Walnuts, Gorgonzola£15.00

Quinoa Salad, Roasted Sweet Potato, Cashew, Avocado (Vegan)£14.00

Italian Salumi Selection (To Share)£22.00

PASTA

Lobster Linguine, Tomato, Chilli & Basil£45.00

Carbonara - Pork Cheek, Egg & Pecorino Sardo£16.00

Monkfish Spaghettini, Friarielli, Chilli£18.00

Regenerative Beef Ragù Pappardelle£15.00

Pumpkin Casconcelli, 36-Month Parmigiano, Amaretti£14.00

CARNE e PESCE

Market Fish Of The Day

Wild Sea Bass Fillet, Cannellini Beans & Mussels£36.00

Sea Trout Fillet, Variegated Kale, Beetroot, Horseradish£24.00

Fosse Meadows Chicken Milanese, Hispi Cabbage, 36-Month Parmigiano, Rast Garlic Aioli£26.00

Stuffed Pheasant, Prosciutto, Polenta, Chestnut£25.00

45-Day Dry-Aged Beef Sirloin Tagliata£45.00

Spiced Cauliflower, Chickpea, Tomato, Arugula Salsa (Vegan)£19.00

CONTORNI

Zucchini Fritti£8.00

Autumn Salad£7.00

Rosemary Chips£6.00

Sicilian Tomato Salad£8.00

Slow-Roasted Vegetables£8.00

Charred Hispi Cabbage£7.50

DOLCI

Torta della Nonna, Clotted Cream£10.00

Pistachio & Chestnut Millefoglie£11.00

Tiramisu£11.00

Affogato£8.00

Gelato or Sorbet (scoop)£5.00

Amedei Chocolate Budino, Brandy-Soaked Prune, Hazelnut£12.00

Hand-Made Petit Fours Selection (To Share)£14.00

Artisan Cheese Board (Three)£15.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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