Restaurant in London, United Kingdom
Wild by Tart
290ptsMichelin Plate value at a ££ price point.
About Wild by Tart
Wild by Tart holds a 2024 Michelin Plate and a 4.6 Google rating at the ££ price point, which makes it one of the stronger value cases in Belgravia. The converted power station room with its glass roof is the real draw, particularly for weekend brunch. Book it when atmosphere and accessible pricing matter more than formal fine dining structure.
A 4.6-rated Michelin Plate brasserie in Belgravia that punches well above its ££ price point
Wild by Tart holds a 4.6 Google rating across 605 reviews and a 2024 Michelin Plate, which is a meaningful signal at this price tier. For a laid-back brasserie in one of London's more expensive postcodes, it delivers a room, a menu format, and a weekend atmosphere that justify the trip from most parts of the city. The short version: book it, especially for brunch or a relaxed Saturday lunch, when the light through the glass roof and the energy from the open kitchen are at their leading.
The Room
The setting at Eccleston Yards is worth understanding before you arrive. Wild by Tart occupies a former power station and coal store, and the conversion retains the building's industrial scale while adding a lofty glass roof that floods the interior with natural light. The result, particularly on a weekend morning, is a room that feels genuinely airy without the clinical chill that plagues many warehouse-conversion restaurants. Sound carries — this is not a quiet dining room — but the buzz from the open kitchen gives the space energy rather than chaos. If you are after a hushed, white-tablecloth environment, go elsewhere. If you want a room that feels alive during the brunch hour without tipping into brunch-spot pandemonium, this hits the mark.
The Food and Brunch Format
The menu is built around Mediterranean-influenced cooking with occasional Asian touches, which under chef George Barson produces food described by Michelin assessors as rustic, satisfying, and bold in flavour. At the ££ price point, that framing is accurate and important: this is not a destination for technical precision or multi-course theatrics, but for well-executed, generous food that holds up to the room's relaxed register. Brunch is the format that leading fits the space and the ethos. The all-day quality of the light in the glass-roofed room, the open kitchen's visibility, and the brasserie pacing make weekend mornings the clearest argument for a visit. If your priority is a formal tasting menu experience or structured fine dining, [CORE by Clare Smyth](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/core-by-clare-smyth) or [The Ledbury](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/the-ledbury) are the right calls. Wild by Tart is solving a different problem.
How It Compares in the Broader Mediterranean London Scene
For Mediterranean-inflected cooking at the ££ tier in London, the competitive set is worth knowing. [Bala Baya](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/bala-baya-london-restaurant) in Southwark takes a Middle Eastern-Mediterranean line and has a strong weekend brunch following. [Oren](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/oren-london-restaurant) in Dalston is tighter and more focused on Israeli-influenced dishes. [Morchella](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/morchella-london-restaurant) leans into a modern European register. Wild by Tart's edge over these is the room: the converted power station scale and the glass roof create a physical experience that most London brasseries at this price point cannot match. [Bellanger](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/bellanger-london-restaurant) in Islington offers a similarly brasserie-format experience with a French Alsatian lean, but the rooms are quite different in character. If you are choosing between them on atmosphere alone, Wild by Tart wins for a daytime or brunch occasion; Bellanger is the better evening call. For those interested in the broader Mediterranean canon across Europe, [La Brezza in Ascona](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/la-brezza-ascona-restaurant) and [Il Buco in Sorrento](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/il-buco-sorrento-restaurant) represent what the cuisine looks like at its source.
Booking and Practical Details
Wild by Tart is rated easy to book, which at a Michelin Plate venue in Belgravia is not something to take for granted. You do not need to plan weeks ahead, though weekend brunch slots at a venue with this rating and this much natural light fill faster than weekday lunch. The ££ price point means a full meal with drinks will remain comfortably within the range expected for a quality London brasserie, without the commitment of a £££ or above spend. The Eccleston Yards address puts it a short walk from Victoria station, which makes it practical for visitors and direct for anyone coming in from outside central London. For more on eating and drinking in the city, see [our full London restaurants guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/london), [our full London bars guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/bars/london), and [our full London hotels guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/hotels/london). If you are planning a wider London visit, [our full London experiences guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/experiences/london) and [our full London wineries guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/wineries/london) are also useful starting points. For a sense of how Wild by Tart sits within the UK dining scene more broadly, the comparison with Michelin-recognised venues like [Waterside Inn in Bray](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/waterside-inn-bray-restaurant), [L'Enclume in Cartmel](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/lenclume-cartmel-restaurant), [Moor Hall in Aughton](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/moor-hall-aughton-restaurant), [Gidleigh Park in Chagford](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/gidleigh-park-chagford-restaurant), [Hand and Flowers in Marlow](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/hand-and-flowers-marlow-restaurant), and [hide and fox in Saltwood](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/hide-and-fox-saltwood-restaurant) is instructive: those venues are solving for technical ambition and occasion dining. Wild by Tart is solving for quality, atmosphere, and accessibility within a single brasserie visit. Also worth considering for a wine-forward casual meal: [Peckham Cellars](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/peckham-cellars-london-restaurant) in south London, which operates at a similar relaxed register with a strong natural wine list.
Quick reference: Michelin Plate 2024 | 4.6 / 5 (605 reviews) | ££ | Eccleston Yards, SW1W | Easy to book | Leading for weekend brunch.
Compare Wild by Tart
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild by Tart | Mediterranean Cuisine | ££ | Easy |
| Restaurant Gordon Ramsay | Contemporary European, French | ££££ | Unknown |
| CORE by Clare Smyth | Modern British | ££££ | Unknown |
| The Ledbury | Modern European, Modern Cuisine | ££££ | Unknown |
| Sketch, The Lecture Room and Library | Modern French | ££££ | Unknown |
| Dinner by Heston Blumenthal | Modern British, Traditional British | ££££ | Unknown |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Wild by Tart handle dietary restrictions?
The Mediterranean-influenced menu, with its produce-led format and occasional Asian touches, tends to accommodate vegetarians well by default. For specific allergen or dietary needs, check the venue's official channels via Eccleston Yards before booking, as detailed dietary information is not published. At the ££ price point with an open kitchen, staff are generally well-placed to advise on the night, but advance notice is the safer approach.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Wild by Tart?
Wild by Tart's format is brasserie-style rather than a traditional tasting menu, so this is not the right venue if a set multi-course progression is what you are after. The Michelin Plate recognition for 2024 applies to the broader menu, which delivers rustic Mediterranean cooking with bold flavours. For a structured tasting menu experience at a higher price tier, venues like CORE by Clare Smyth or The Ledbury are the appropriate comparison.
How far ahead should I book Wild by Tart?
Wild by Tart is rated easy to book, which is notable for a Michelin Plate venue in Belgravia. A few days' notice is typically sufficient, though weekend brunch slots at Eccleston Yards do attract footfall from the surrounding area. Booking a week ahead for Saturday is a reasonable precaution; for a weekday lunch, shorter notice should be fine.
What should I wear to Wild by Tart?
The setting is a converted former power station and coal store with a glass roof, and the venue is described as laid-back. Relaxed daywear is appropriate; this is not a formal dining environment. There is no indication of a dress code requirement, so treat it as you would any relaxed Belgravia brasserie.
Is Wild by Tart good for a special occasion?
It works well for a low-key celebration where the priority is good food and atmosphere over formality. The lofty, light-filled room with an open kitchen creates a genuine buzz without the pressure of a fine-dining setting. If the occasion calls for white-tablecloth treatment or a prestige address, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay or Sketch's Lecture Room would be the more fitting choice.
What are alternatives to Wild by Tart in London?
For Mediterranean-influenced cooking at a comparable ££ price point, Bala Baya in Southwark offers a more Middle Eastern-leaning take with a similar casual register. If you want to stay in Belgravia or Pimlico and spend similarly, the competitive set is thin, which partly explains Wild by Tart's strong 4.6 Google rating across 605 reviews. Stepping up in price, Brat in Shoreditch delivers a more destination-level version of produce-led cooking.
Is Wild by Tart worth the price?
Yes, at ££ with a 2024 Michelin Plate, this is a strong value proposition for Belgravia. Michelin Plate recognition at this price tier is relatively rare and signals cooking that the guide considers technically sound and worth seeking out. You are not paying for formality or service theatre, but the food delivers more than the price suggests.
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