You don’t need us to tell you how impressive a chef Aaron Potter is. Prior to opening his first solo venture – more on that in a moment – Potter held senior roles at two of London’s most high-profile Michelin-starred restaurants: Trinity, and Elystan Street. And the highly regarded chefs behind those two London stalwarts – Adam Byatt and Phil Howard – both have very nice things to say about Potter, with the latter describing him as a ‘truly great craftsman’.
This talent is plain to see at Wildflowers, Potter’s debut restaurant, which launched within Belgravia ‘design hub’ Newson’s Yard near London Victoria in October 2024. Pitched as a neighbourhood brasserie and serving an impressive menu that’s big on premium ingredients cooked over fire, the restaurant is a perfect platform for Potter’s precise, seasonal cooking, which has echoes of both Trinity and Elystan Street, but is a little more relaxed in feel.
Indeed, in the months since its launch, Wildflowers has received a succession of glowing reviews, further proving Potter to be a chef well worthy of being on our radar. The Guardian’s Grace Dent described the food as ‘refined and beautiful’ in her review. “Wildflowers is so charming and tasteful that finding fault is a challenge,” she said. “The menu is hearty, but thoughtful and fancy.”
Potter launched Wildflowers in partnership with interior stylist and florist Laura Hart. Between them the pair have created a refined space that’s bright and paired-back in feel with muted pastel colours and several vintage pieces. It’s vibrant and comfortable; the sort of dining room that’s made for both quick bites and long, leisurely meals. As for the menu, the focus is on high-quality produce and is influenced primarily by the cuisines of France, Italy and Spain; think calamari sandwiches at lunchtime, and moules farcies with garlic and parsley butter in the evening.
This talent is plain to see at Wildflowers, Potter’s debut restaurant, which launched within Belgravia ‘design hub’ Newson’s Yard near London Victoria in October 2024. Pitched as a neighbourhood brasserie and serving an impressive menu that’s big on premium ingredients cooked over fire, the restaurant is a perfect platform for Potter’s precise, seasonal cooking, which has echoes of both Trinity and Elystan Street, but is a little more relaxed in feel.
Indeed, in the months since its launch, Wildflowers has received a succession of glowing reviews, further proving Potter to be a chef well worthy of being on our radar. The Guardian’s Grace Dent described the food as ‘refined and beautiful’ in her review. “Wildflowers is so charming and tasteful that finding fault is a challenge,” she said. “The menu is hearty, but thoughtful and fancy.”
Potter launched Wildflowers in partnership with interior stylist and florist Laura Hart. Between them the pair have created a refined space that’s bright and paired-back in feel with muted pastel colours and several vintage pieces. It’s vibrant and comfortable; the sort of dining room that’s made for both quick bites and long, leisurely meals. As for the menu, the focus is on high-quality produce and is influenced primarily by the cuisines of France, Italy and Spain; think calamari sandwiches at lunchtime, and moules farcies with garlic and parsley butter in the evening.
