Daphne's

Name: Daphne's
Address: 112 Draycott Avenue, London, ENG, United Kingdom, SW3 3AE
Telephone: 020 7589 4257
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (1821)

£25 and under

Italian

112 Draycott Avenue, London, ENG SW3 3AE

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 83 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Daphne's Italian restaurant is a modern and relaxed 'local', offering a menu of seasonal dishes, located between Chelsea and South Kensington with a private dining room for hire. Daphne's conservatory can accommodate up to 40 guests for a private lunch or dinner.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:45 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
020 7589 4257
Website
https://daphnes-restaurant.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Nestled among the boutiques of Brompton Cross, Daphne’s offers effortless charm and a warm welcome to local residents and destination diners alike. For guests who require a more intimate space, there’s Daphne’s conservatory, our elegant garden-inspired private dining room.
Private party contact
The Events Team: 020 3727 6549

Location
112 Draycott Avenue, London, ENG SW3 3AE
Neighborhood
South Kensington
Cross street
Brompton Cross
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
South Kensington tube station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,821 people are saying

Daphne's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Daphne's offers a "beautiful restaurant" setting with "excellent food" and "fantastic service." Guests often praise the "lovely ambience" and "friendly, knowledgeable staff." The "Vongole spaghetti" and "crab linguine" are favorites. While some mention service hiccups and noise, many find it an "outstanding" experience worth revisiting.

1,821 Reviews

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Jenny VIP
London10 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, service, setting is always perfect at Daphne’s. Definitely still my favourite restaurant in London. Love the outside seating too, especially now the road has been pedestrianised. Will be back soon!
Daphne'sResponded on May 18, 2025
Thank you for taking a moment to share your experience at Daphne’s. Our team is so glad to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
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Sonya VIP
London9 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This is our neighbourhood restaurant and we always love to come back. We appreciate that the specials always change. In summer it’s great to sit outside.
Daphne'sResponded on May 15, 2025
With so many great places to choose from, it’s an honour that you decided to give us a try, and it sounds like we made a great first impression. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
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Jeremy
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding, as always. The menu remains as good today as ever. Exemplary service and a wonderful wine list.
Daphne'sResponded on May 15, 2025
Thank you so much for your five-star review. We are delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with us at Daphne’s. We hope you’ll visit us again soon!
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Vanessa VIP
London7 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I can't really fault the service, from the warm welcome to the well-timed visits to the table, it was well-organised without feeling overbearing or inattentive. I appreciated being able to sample wines before choosing, and the drinks overall were enjoyable. A particular highlight was the potent yet surprisingly reasonably priced strawberry grappa. If only the food matched the service. The broccoli soup was pleasant, though I’m not usually a fan of puréed soups. The real disappointment, however, was the halibut. At £44.50, I expected something genuinely tasty, but the portion was small and the flavour was seriously lacking. It just didn’t have anything going for it. The fish needed bolder seasoning or something more imaginative to lift it. Given the delicious black cod I had last month at one of the same owner’s other restaurants, I expected far better. Yes, black cod is naturally richer and more flavourful, but that makes it all the more important to do something extra with halibut. As it was, it was just very bland and I realised later the brown shrimps were missing. Also, all the tomatoes in the tomato salad were not fresh. My husband’s Veal Milanese was fine, not bad, not amazing. Desserts were good and ended things on a better note. The table was an ok size and quite cosy - couples are generally seated corner-wise rather than face to face, which is nice, but I did spend much of the evening being stabbed in the shoulder by an overly ambitious orchid plant.
Daphne'sResponded on May 8, 2025
Thank you for providing us with your valuable feedback. We’re disappointed to hear that our food wasn’t exactly to your liking. We hope you give us another chance soon, so we can share an even more positive experience. Daphnes Team
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Ian
Las Vegas14 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
wonderful food & experience. I really couldn’t fault any of the food items we had, totally delicious. A truly wonderful restaurant
Daphne'sResponded on May 8, 2025
Thank you so much for your five-star review. We are delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with us at Daphne’s. We hope you’ll visit us again soon.
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NIGEL
London1 review
1.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Pasta overcooked sea bass overcooked Ambience always good
Daphne'sResponded on May 15, 2025
Thank you for providing us with your valuable feedback. We’re disappointed to hear that our food wasn’t exactly to your liking. We hope you give us another chance soon, so we can share an even more positive experience.
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Natasha VIP
London62 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous as always . One of our favourites . Always happy to recommend.
Daphne'sResponded on April 21, 2025
Thank you for visiting us again and sharing this valuable feedback. We appreciate your loyalty and continued trust in Daphne’s!
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Michelle
New York City1 review
3.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Food was good. Service by waiters was outstanding. Friendly and attentive. Really liked how they had separate waiters for drinks and food. The one big negative was the hostess who sat us who set a negative tone and vibe. Also the restaurant is LOUD so if you're going for a more intimate or business dinner, I'd pass. Overall, it was good, not great.
Daphne'sResponded on May 8, 2025
Thank you for your great review. At Daphne’s, we work hard to offer high-quality service to every guest. We made sure to share this feedback with the team to give them the recognition that they deserve. They were delighted to hear your feedback. Daphnes Team
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Sibel
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely waiters and tasty food options, it was loud in the evening but it wasn’t a bad experience at all.
Daphne'sResponded on April 18, 2025
Thank you so much for your five-star review. We are delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with us at Daphne’s. We hope you’ll visit us again soon!
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ercan
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We are not happy about the waitress of our table. She was very late for getting our orders. That's why the manager came to our table and got the order almost 15 minutes after we sat to our table. She has never smiled to us during the dinner. she seems unhappy maybe very tired. We asker for balsamic vinegar for our salads. While pouring the balsamic vinegar bottle into the salad, the lid completely opened and the vinegar spilled onto the table and the salad. I saw that the lid was not tightened at all, this is a huge negligence. This is a mistake that should definitely not happen in a restaurant of this level. I was having a meal with my family. What a fiasco it would be at a business dinner or a date. The restaurant manager offered to change my salad, but the problem was probably not with the manager but with the service staff. In this meal where we paid 226 GBP for three people, we were not at all satisfied with the service despite being satisfied with the food. Check when using salt, oil and vinegar, this kind of accident can happen to you.
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Daphne's is rated 4.6 stars by 1821 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 83 times today

112 Draycott Avenue, London, ENG SW3 3AE

Additional information

Cross street
Brompton Cross
Neighborhood
South Kensington
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:45 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
South Kensington tube station
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://daphnes-restaurant.co.uk/
Phone number
020 7589 4257
Private party facilities
Nestled among the boutiques of Brompton Cross, Daphne’s offers effortless charm and a warm welcome to local residents and destination diners alike. For guests who require a more intimate space, there’s Daphne’s conservatory, our elegant garden-inspired private dining room.
Private party contact
The Events Team: 020 3727 6549

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