Aces Foodcraft

A stunning new restaurant hidden away in Fitzrovia. A beautiful open kitchen where you get watch the bigger than expected kitchen staff prepare the dishes and Alex the owner and head chef overseeing and putting the finishing touches. His wife Aleksandra runs the front of house staff while also being in charge of sourcing the ingredients. We also got to meet their lovely son who was playing on his iPad after school, he even had a little play area hidden away - a true family run restaurant! The food was unbelievable. Japanese centred but with a twist. We licked our plate’s clean to make sure we got every last taste. Portions are definitely on the small side so be prepared. When they said the staters were one portion they mean it - but the one prawn dumpling with green mussel shot for £8 was worth it. The chicken liver parfait creamy with a light Parmesan foam to cut through. The Tuna tartare beautiful. The main of ox cheek should probably be called cabbage with a side of ox cheek but such depth of flavour - the gravy which was so rich added such dimension. Dessert had some classic savoury notes with sour cream but perfectly balanced this with a salted caramel flavour We were lucky enough to come on a soft launch discount so price was very good. If I was paying full price I think the price is a bit steep for me, but the quality is unquestionable. I am hoping their set menu / tasting menu price is competitive as would love to come back.

Food was delicious, very precise, fun and punchy cooking. Atmosphere was cosy and energetic. Really liked the dry age cabinet on the wall showcasing ingredients. Standout dishes were the prawn dumpling, quail main and apple dessert. Romanian Chardonnay was also a surprise! Portions are definitely on the small side but to be expected. Overall it was excellent.

I was in the hood and visited spontaneously on a Thursday. Despite being a solo diner arriving after 9:30pm I was warmly welcomed at Aces and even offered the full tasting menu. I loved the decor which felt very cosy, with the open kitchen taking up a big chunk of the overall space, giving most tables a decent view and not just the prime counter seats. I didn’t take up the tasting menu offer and went à la carte instead, ordering the chicken liver parfait, prawn dumpling and the halibut, followed by the only dessert option - the “Fuji apple”. The food was mostly excellent. The parfait and accompanying brioche were very moreish. The dumpling was nice and crispy, I’m not sure about the accompanying mussel sauce but they get credit for the creative presentation. My main course halibut was served with a delicious pair of sauces and also came with a side of “pasta” which was actually made from pumpkin. Dessert was also better than the menu description, coming with a toffee creme and easily satisfying my sweet tooth. Service was exceptionally friendly and I felt very well taken care of throughout my meal. I loved that Alex Craciun (head chef) personally came out to my table to deliver and explain each of the dishes. I hope this brand new opening can maintain this level of personalised service over time if/when things get busier. The bill for my meal came to £129 of which £37 was spent on drinks. Overall a great meal! The setup of the venue was somewhat unique, I liked the vibe and they delivered on both food and service. One to return to for sure.

We had an exceptional meal with Alex and the team at Aces. We tried the tasting menu and each item was unique, vibrant, beautiful and most importantly delicious! The restaurant is charming and has a really cool vibe to it. All of the staff were super friendly and attentive, creating an excellent atmosphere. It was great to speak to Chef Alex and his wife about where some of the ingredients were supplied from. We’d highly recommend Aces Food Craft to anyone wanting to try out one of London’s best new restaurants!

Incredible restaurant in central London. Dishes are prepared in front of you and they taste incredible. An artwork in culinary. Very attentive service making you feel welcomed. I would recommend you to visit the restaurant. Perfect for a date night!

Celebrated my partners birthday. a lovely evening. Food was top draw can highly recommend the set menu! great combinations throughout. the attention to detail and prep work can’t be faulted. Thanks Alex and the team from start to finish spot on. A must visit when in London

Intimate space with great ambience. The open kitchen is prominent, and seating by the counter is recommended. Food was great, two dishes that stood out for me : the chicken liver parfait and the halibut. 10/10! Friendly service. Would visit again for sure

The food was outstanding! Flavourful, balanced, and genuinely creative. Go for a set menu, you won’t be disappointed. On top of that, the hospitality was exceptional. Warm, attentive, and welcoming without being overbearing. A true gem. Will definitely be back!