Manicomio - Chelsea

Name: Manicomio - Chelsea
Address: 85 Duke of York Square, Chelsea, London, United Kingdom, SW3 4LY
Telephone: 020 7730 3366
Price range: £41 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (1612)

£41 and over

Italian

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

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

7:00 PM

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.

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 with floor to ceiling glass and a private secluded courtyard garden, this space offers a blend of minimalist charm and elegance. The Gallery 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.
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.

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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 1,612 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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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

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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.

1,612 Reviews

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Laura
London1 review
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Guliz
London15 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the restaurant, location, the food and service. A bit pricey for the portions. Once in a while it’s ok but wouldn’t go every week!
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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 1612 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

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 with floor to ceiling glass and a private secluded courtyard garden, this space offers a blend of minimalist charm and elegance. The Gallery 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.
Private party facilities
There are 2 private dining rooms at Manicomio Chelsea which can be hired separately or, for larger events, together.

Manicomio - Chelsea

Make a reservation

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

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