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Manicomio - Chelsea, London,

Manicomio - Chelsea

4.6 (1613)
£41 and over
Italian
85 Duke of York Square, Chelsea, London, SW3 4LY

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
  • Phone number
    020 7730 3366
  • Website
    http://www.manicomio.co.uk/chelsea/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Fausto Rojas
  • Catering
    The Conservatory<br />with floor to ceiling glass and a private secluded courtyard garden, this space offers a blend of minimalist charm and elegance. <br /><br />The Gallery<br />This private dining room offers a perfect blend of style, comfort, and sophistication, creating a memorable and inviting space for guests to enjoy a delightful dining experience.<br />
  • Private party facilities
    There are 2 private dining rooms at Manicomio Chelsea which can be hired separately or, for larger events, together.
  • Location
    85 Duke of York Square, Chelsea, London, SW3 4LY
  • Neighborhood
    Chelsea
  • Cross street
    Kings Road
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Sloane Square Station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • LUNCH SET MENU up to 6 guests

    £35.50 - £41.00 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.
    LUNCH SET MENU up to 6 guests Photo

Menu

Manicomio - Chelsea's menu was last updated on 11/24/2024.

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

                                    • 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

                                                                            Last updated: November 24, 2024

                                                                            What 1,613 people are saying

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

                                                                            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
                                                                            • 4.5Food
                                                                            • 4.5Service
                                                                            • 4.6Ambience
                                                                            • 4.1Value

                                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                                            Loved For

                                                                            • London

                                                                              Good for business meals

                                                                            • South West London

                                                                              Good for business meals

                                                                            Review summary

                                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                            Manicomio - Chelsea offers a "consistently great service" and "delicious" Italian dishes in a "beautiful setting." The restaurant features a "wonderful terrace" for summer dining and a cozy indoor ambiance. While some find portions small, the "fresh and seasonal" menu, friendly staff, and welcoming atmosphere make it highly recommended.
                                                                            1,613 Reviews

                                                                            1. Mark VIP

                                                                              London83 reviews

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              Dined 1 day ago

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              A great evening The prawns were excellent Outstanding zgavi and Rose

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                                                                            2. Laura

                                                                              London1 review

                                                                              3.0

                                                                              Dined on June 27, 2025

                                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 2
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              Service non the best, all the rest was perfect!!!

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                                                                            3. Shivani

                                                                              London10 reviews

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              Dined on June 20, 2025

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              Consistently great service that’s genuine and warm and personal. Helps that the food is always excellent!

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                                                                            4. Armando

                                                                              London1 review

                                                                              2.0

                                                                              Dined on June 18, 2025

                                                                              1. Overall 2
                                                                              2. Food 1
                                                                              3. Service 1
                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                              I’m not a person who write reviews very often but this time I want to share my feedback regarding our dinner. We have order antipasto to start with. Unfortunately me and my fiancée trying chicken liver parfait realised that tasted really funny and fizzy, I have mentioned that to a waiter that it’s clearly off and we should have not consumed that when she was clearing up starters but her reaction was laughing not even apologised or offer something different. Basically nothing. That’s not acceptable, not acceptable from the kitchen sending out something close to be completely off and not acceptable form the waiter not even apologising and making sure all the rest of the dinner will go smoothly! Taking care of the customers that will bring in business should be the basic. Really disappointed.

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                                                                            5. adam

                                                                              London4 reviews

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              Dined on June 17, 2025

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              Lovely outside seating and good service. Great experience all round.

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                                                                            6. Belinda

                                                                              London3 reviews

                                                                              3.0

                                                                              Dined on June 4, 2025

                                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                              3. Service 3
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              We dined here for our daughter’s birthday. The setting was lovely and the food was tasty. The lady who greeted us was very friendly. My only criticism is that we advised them my daughter had a nut allergy and when we ordered a desert of chocolate mousse it had a sprinkle of nuts on top which sadly meant she couldn’t eat it. Aside from this the spaghetti carbonara and the crab linguine was very tasty and the chicken milanese was huge. My daughter loved the focaccia. Thank you for having us.

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                                                                            7. Gavin VIP

                                                                              London40 reviews

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              Dined on June 4, 2025

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              Manicomio delivers consistently good food and service. Terrace is wonderful in the summer months but inside is also cozy. Hard to go wrong with the menu which is always fresh and seasonal.

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                                                                            8. Kassandra

                                                                              London1 review

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              Dined on May 31, 2025

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              Thank you to Andre and Yazmine for your great customer service. Your hospitality made our evening. Also, a big thank you to the barman from the Ivory Coast ( Sorry, I have forgotten your name ), you make the best caipirinha in Chelsea. Highly recommend this establishment, the staff are amazing and the food is 10/10

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                                                                            9. Anne

                                                                              London5 reviews

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              Dined on May 28, 2025

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                              Delightful surroundings and charming service . Small but interesting menu

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                                                                            10. James VIP

                                                                              London4 reviews

                                                                              4.0

                                                                              Dined on May 17, 2025

                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                              Was all very good, my only observation was the portions were a bit small , may calamari looked lonely on the plate it was served on hahah but other than that - very good - will go back

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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 4.6 stars by 1613 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                            Make a reservation

                                                                            2 people
                                                                            7:00 PM
                                                                            Booked 4 times today
                                                                            Experiences are available.
                                                                            Google Map for Manicomio - Chelsea

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

                                                                            Dining areas

                                                                            Additional information

                                                                            • Cross street
                                                                              Kings Road
                                                                            • Neighborhood
                                                                              Chelsea
                                                                            • 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
                                                                            • Price
                                                                              £41 and over
                                                                            • Cuisines
                                                                              Italian, Wine Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
                                                                            • Dining style
                                                                              Casual Elegant
                                                                            • Dress code
                                                                              Smart Casual
                                                                            • Parking details
                                                                              Street Parking
                                                                            • Public transit
                                                                              Sloane Square Station
                                                                            • Payment options
                                                                              AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                            • Executive chef
                                                                              Fausto Rojas
                                                                            • Additional
                                                                              Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                            • Website
                                                                              http://www.manicomio.co.uk/chelsea/
                                                                            • Phone number
                                                                              020 7730 3366
                                                                            • Catering
                                                                              The Conservatory<br />with floor to ceiling glass and a private secluded courtyard garden, this space offers a blend of minimalist charm and elegance. <br /><br />The Gallery<br />This private dining room offers a perfect blend of style, comfort, and sophistication, creating a memorable and inviting space for guests to enjoy a delightful dining experience.<br />
                                                                            • Private party facilities
                                                                              There are 2 private dining rooms at Manicomio Chelsea which can be hired separately or, for larger events, together.
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