Volta Do Mar

Name: Volta Do Mar
Address: 100 Draycott Ave, London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom, SW3 3AD
Telephone: 020 3051 2352
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.6

4.6

481 Reviews

£26 to £40

Portuguese

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2 people

27 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 2 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
Website
https://www.voltadomar.co.uk/
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.

Location
100 Draycott Ave, London, United Kingdom SW3 3AD
Area
Chelsea
Cross Street
100 Draycott Avenue SW3 3AD
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
London Underground stops: South Kensington
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Large Tables
GBP 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.

24 Month Acorn-Fed Ibérico HamGBP 15.00
Ibérico Presunto De Barrancos DOP (Alentejo)
Selection of Ibérico CharcuterieGBP 18.00
Seleção de Porco Preto
Volta do Mar Sardine Pâte & SourdoughGBP 7.00
Volta Do Mar Paté De Sardinha com Pão (Portugal)
Chargrilled Sourdough Bread & Olive Oil-Whipped ButterGBP 6.00
Pão Sourdough Com Manteiga Batida
Mixed Olives Marinated in Green Harissa & Lemon VerbenaGBP 5.00
Marinada Mista de Azeitonas (Algarve)
Spicy Mixed NutsGBP 7.00
Nozes Mistas Picantes
Quail's Eggs with Smoked Paprika Malden SaltGBP 7.00
Ovos de Codorna com Páprica Defumada e Sal

Starters

Smoked Ham Hock & Ibérico Ham CroquettesGBP 14.00
Croquetes de Presunto Defumado (Portugal)
Red, Yellow & Candy Beetroot Salad with Goats Cheese & Roasted HazelnutsGBP 12.00
Salada de Beterraba com Queijo de Cabra & Avelãs (Portugal)
Chargrilled Prawns 'Laurentina'GBP 18.00
Camarão à 'Laurentina' (Moçambique)
Macanese African ChickenGBP 16.00
Galinha à Africana (Macau)
Mackerel 'Alimado' with Pickled Shimeji MushroomsGBP 14.00
Peixe Alimado com Cogumelos Shimeji em Conserva (Japan)
Dorset Crab with Scrambled Eggs, Tomatoes & RaddishGBP 16.00
Ovos Com Tomate, com Cranguelo de Dorset (Portugal)

Mains

Chargrilled Market Fish of the Day
Peixe Do Dia
Charcoal Grilled Macanese Pork Chop - 500gGBP 34.00
Costelata de Porco de Macau (Macau)
Brazilian Fish & Tiger Prawn StewGBP 34.00
Moqueca De Peixe e Camarão Tigre (Brazil)
Piri Piri Chicken with ChipsGBP 27.00
Frango Piri Piri com Batata Frita (Moçambique)
Butter Bean & Tolosana Black Bean Feijoada with Savoy cabbage & Carrots (v)GBP 25.00
Feijoada de Feijão Manteiga & Preto (v) (Angola)
Roast Salt Cod Fillet with Savoy cabbage & New PotatoesGBP 27.00
Bacalhau Assado com Batata Nova e Couve 'Savoy' (Portugal)

Sides

Moçambique Green RiceGBP 7.00
Arroz Verde de (Moçambique)
Seasonal Lettuce Salad with Chives & Togarashi DressingGBP 7.00
Salada de Alface com Cebolinho & Togarashi (Portugal)
Piri Piri ChipsGBP 7.00
Batatas Fritas com Piri Piri
Tomato Salad with Pickled Cucumber & ShallotsGBP 7.00
Salada de Tomate com Conserva Pepino & Chalotas

Desserts

Seasonal Fruit CarpaccioGBP 7.00
Sticky Toffee PuddingGBP 8.00
Selection of Ice Cream & SorbetsGBP 3.50
Pastel de Nata - Portuguese Custard TartGBP 3.50
Selection of British Cheese from Neal's Yard DairyGBP 12.00

What 481 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

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

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 a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and drink" featuring exciting Portuguese cuisine variations. Guests enjoy a "fabulous meal with wonderful hosts" and lovely atmosphere. The "fish stew" and "chicken piri piri" are standout dishes. Friendly service and generous portions make it a "lovely neighbourhood gem."

481 Reviews

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Gillian
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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OpenTable Diner
Hong Kong
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A lovely neighbourhood gem! Food was amazing, quite generous portions so we left very satisfied. Cocktails and wine were lovely too. Will definitely be back
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Volta Do Mar is rated 4.6 stars by 481 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people

27 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.voltadomar.co.uk/
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.

Volta Do Mar

Make a booking

Additional information

Large Tables

Snacks

24 Month Acorn-Fed Ibérico HamGBP 15.00

Selection of Ibérico CharcuterieGBP 18.00

Volta do Mar Sardine Pâte & SourdoughGBP 7.00

Chargrilled Sourdough Bread & Olive Oil-Whipped ButterGBP 6.00

Mixed Olives Marinated in Green Harissa & Lemon VerbenaGBP 5.00

Spicy Mixed NutsGBP 7.00

Quail's Eggs with Smoked Paprika Malden SaltGBP 7.00

Starters

Smoked Ham Hock & Ibérico Ham CroquettesGBP 14.00

Red, Yellow & Candy Beetroot Salad with Goats Cheese & Roasted HazelnutsGBP 12.00

Chargrilled Prawns 'Laurentina'GBP 18.00

Macanese African ChickenGBP 16.00

Mackerel 'Alimado' with Pickled Shimeji MushroomsGBP 14.00

Dorset Crab with Scrambled Eggs, Tomatoes & RaddishGBP 16.00

Mains

Chargrilled Market Fish of the Day

Charcoal Grilled Macanese Pork Chop - 500gGBP 34.00

Brazilian Fish & Tiger Prawn StewGBP 34.00

Piri Piri Chicken with ChipsGBP 27.00

Butter Bean & Tolosana Black Bean Feijoada with Savoy cabbage & Carrots (v)GBP 25.00

Roast Salt Cod Fillet with Savoy cabbage & New PotatoesGBP 27.00

Sides

Moçambique Green RiceGBP 7.00

Seasonal Lettuce Salad with Chives & Togarashi DressingGBP 7.00

Piri Piri ChipsGBP 7.00

Tomato Salad with Pickled Cucumber & ShallotsGBP 7.00

Desserts

Seasonal Fruit CarpaccioGBP 7.00

Sticky Toffee PuddingGBP 8.00

Selection of Ice Cream & SorbetsGBP 3.50

Pastel de Nata - Portuguese Custard TartGBP 3.50

Selection of British Cheese from Neal's Yard DairyGBP 12.00

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