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Volta Do Mar, London, United Kingdom

Volta Do Mar

4.6
4.6
482 Reviews
£26 to £40
Portuguese
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Volta Do Mar

4.6
£26 to £40
Portuguese
Chelsea

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Volta do Mar is the culmination of a journey of discovery the founders - Isabel and Simon - made over many years. They traced their family-history through food and travel, learning how people and culture integrated and inter-married across continents and over distant seas. What they discovered on that journey was an idea that later became a restaurant - Volta do Mar – meaning; to return from the sea.

Our menus at Volta do Mar showcase the delicious regional cuisine of Portugal and celebrate the international culinary confluences from its trading past. We cook Portuguese classics and dishes from the countries and places along its former trade routes, touching on Brazil, Cape Verde, Angola, Mozambique, Goa, Macau and Japan. We want to celebrate the diversity and interconnection of Portuguese food and culture across the globe.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Portuguese, Asian, African
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 3051 2352
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    At Volta do Mar we have a beautiful Private Dining Room - our Kitchen Table - accessed through the kitchen. The space can accommodate groups of 8 to 14. It is completely private and has its own AV facilities.
  • Area
    Chelsea
  • Cross Street
    100 Draycott Avenue SW3 3AD
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    London Underground stops: South Kensington
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

  • Large Tables

    £55.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    For bookings of 7 or 8 guests, you are welcome to dine from our seasonal A La Carte menu. Please note that the dishes may vary and be dependent on availability. A £50 per person minimum spend will apply to all reservations more than 7 guests. We can accommodate up to 20 guests. Please contact the restaurant directly on 0203 0512352 for more details.
    Large Tables photo

What 482 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • South West London

    Good for business meals

  • South West London

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Volta Do Mar offers an "amazing experience" with "excellent food" and "friendly service." The restaurant is praised for its "fabulous" Portuguese-inspired dishes, generous portions, and delightful cocktails. Highlights include the acclaimed fish stew and African chicken. While service speed could improve, its charming atmosphere ensures a memorable visit.

482 Reviews
  1. Renata

    New York City

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The dinner took about 1 hour to arrive at the table. The staff is nice and attentive but they are not prepared to serve when the restaurant is full.

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  2. Gillian

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We started with great martinis, accompanied by hand carved Iberico Ham. Menu choices centred around Portuguese influenced dishes and some fab veggie choices - the sweet potato and black bean main is the best ever. Fresh fish and char-grilled meats also. Highly recommend

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  3. Robert

    Denver

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful and authentic, delicious food. Small and intimate setting.

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  4. Basile

    London

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It was an amazing experience with great food! Only improvement area is the service speed and the menu availability.

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  5. Daniel

    London

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food but waited >1h from starter to main course (minding that the waiter hurried to order our main courses to limit wait and we still waited 2.5h from when we arrived to the restaurant, until we had our mains...). But great food so a huge pity that waiting time was like this.

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  6. Shannon

    Essex

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great little spot, lovely meal and cocktails, didn’t feel rushed. Would recommend.

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  7. Carol

    London

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and friendly service - we hope to return before too long.

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  8. Megan

    Devon

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the most amazing meal at Volta Do Mar - one of the party said it was the best fish stew he had ever tasted! Service was friendly and welcoming. Would recommend and will definitely be going back!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing experience and great food. African chicken is a must and the pineapple margarita is really good as well.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 July 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Visited with 5 friends, we had a variety of starters and main courses, including the vegetarian option. Food excellent,waiters explained some of the dishes when asked, and how prepared.

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FAQs

Volta Do Mar is rated 4.6 stars by 482 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of Volta Do Mar restaurant

Volta Do Mar

4.6
£26 to £40
Portuguese
Chelsea

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Volta Do Mar

100 Draycott Ave, London, United Kingdom SW3 3AD

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    100 Draycott Avenue SW3 3AD
  • Area
    Chelsea
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Portuguese, Asian, African
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    London Underground stops: South Kensington
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    020 3051 2352
  • Private party facilities
    At Volta do Mar we have a beautiful Private Dining Room - our Kitchen Table - accessed through the kitchen. The space can accommodate groups of 8 to 14. It is completely private and has its own AV facilities.
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