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  1. A photo of Tom's Pasta restaurant
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    Tom's Pasta

    Price: Moderate
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    Italian
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    4.7
    (190)
    Dalston
  2. A photo of The Ivy Chelsea Garden restaurant
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    The Ivy Chelsea Garden

    Price: Expensive
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    Contemporary British
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    4.4
    (14,367)
    Chelsea
  3. A photo of Cecconi's restaurant
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    Cecconi's

    Price: Expensive
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    Italian
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    4.6
    (3,156)
    Mayfair
  4. A photo of Nina restaurant
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    Nina

    Price: Very Expensive
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    Italian
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    4.6
    (153)
    Marylebone
  5. A photo of Los Mochis London City restaurant
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    Los Mochis London City

    Price: Very Expensive
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    Pacific Rim
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    4.3
    (1,289)
    Liverpool Street

Top viewed

  1. A photo of STK Steakhouse London - Strand restaurant
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    STK Steakhouse London - Strand

    Price: Expensive
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    Steakhouse
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    4.2
    (4,838)
    Covent Garden
  2. A photo of STK Rooftop Steakhouse & Bar restaurant
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    STK Rooftop Steakhouse & Bar

    Price: Expensive
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    Steakhouse
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    4.1
    (901)
    Stratford
  3. A photo of Singburi restaurant
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    Singburi

    Price: Expensive
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    Thai
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    4.6
    (36)
    Shoreditch
  4. A photo of The Ivy Asia, St. Paul's restaurant
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    The Ivy Asia, St. Paul's

    Price: Moderate
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    Asian
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    4.4
    (8,188)
    St Paul's
  5. A photo of Blacklock Soho restaurant
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    Blacklock Soho

    Price: Moderate
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    Steak
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    4.7
    (6,251)
    Soho

Top saved

  1. A photo of Bocconcino Mayfair restaurant
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    Bocconcino Mayfair

    Price: Very Expensive
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    Italian
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    4.3
    (3,201)
    Mayfair
  2. A photo of Clos Maggiore restaurant
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    Clos Maggiore

    Price: Expensive
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    French
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    4.5
    (15,453)
    Covent Garden
  3. A photo of Twenty8 NoMad restaurant
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    Twenty8 NoMad

    Price: Expensive
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    Contemporary American
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    4.7
    (9)
    Covent Garden
  4. A photo of COYA Mayfair restaurant
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    COYA Mayfair

    Price: Very Expensive
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    Peruvian
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    4.5
    (1,747)
    Mayfair
  5. A photo of The Wolseley restaurant
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    The Wolseley

    Price: Expensive
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    European
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    4.5
    (3,959)
    St. James's

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Locanda Ottoemezzo
Diners’ top pick
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Price: Very Expensive
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Italian
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4.8
(360)
Pizza and lunch is ONLY served next door at our Cafe Ottomezzo. For evening bookings, please specify if you would like Cafe/Pizzaria or Restaurant seating.
The owners of Locanda Ottoemezzo Italian restaurant in London’s Kensington, just a few moments’ walk from the High Street, are film aficionados extraordinaire. In particular, their admiration of Federico Fellini’s masterpiece 8 ½ has inspired them to name their delightful restaurant after it and to decorate the interior with 8 1/2 – themed details. The general vibe of this charming and accomplished neighbourhood restaurant is vibrant and warm and full of colour with collectors’ details like rare LPs, books, instruments and a precious 1963 poster of the film. Yet there’s nothing gimmicky about Locanda Ottoemezzo. The perfect house risotto is always on the menu here served with a theatrical flourish from a rind of parmesan.
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    La Palombe

    Price: Expensive
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    French
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    4.9
    (194)
    La Palombe is a new neighbourhood bistro from restaurateur James Chiavarini (also of Il Portico) & chef patron Jake Leach (previously head chef at the three Michelin starred The Ledbury).
    A large wood burning grill takes center stage where the majority of the dishes are cooked over live embers. James & Jake work together every shift to serve dishes with a real sense of terroir and provenance, including our speciality of wild foods foraged ourselves. Expect wild noisette venison, Wiltshire truffles (thanks to our house truffle dog Alba!), rare woodland mushrooms, and much wonderful produce from our small organic farm in Kent.
    The wine list is sourced entirely from independent producers, and regularly updated with a specialised focus on low intervention and organic wines.
    We are across the road to the Design Museum & Holland Park, a 10 minute walk from Kensington Olympia and a short distance to the Royal Albert Hall.
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    Ffiona's Restaurant Kensington Church Street

    Price: Expensive
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    British
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    4.9
    (317)
    Welcome to 2025 in Kennington's favourite Restaurant.
    Voted 'Best Restaurant in Kensington Chelsea and Westminster' 2024.
    Top 100 Restaurants in the UK on Open Table 2024.
    Home of the best Chicken Kyiv in the world! Established since 1993.
    Owned and run by sisters, Ffiona and Althea, who are always on hand to welcome you in.
    Traditional British classics and modern seasonal dishes and we insist you leave room for our world-class desserts…
    The weekend brunch is Anglo-American and the atmosphere is buzzing.
    At Ffiona’s there is truly something for everyone.
    We are smack bang in the centre of everything.
    Turn left and you’re in Notting Hill and Portobello Market. Turn right and it is Kensington Palace and The Royal Albert Hall. The Design Museum and the museums’ of South Kensington are all close by.
    Ffiona’s is an iconic neighbourhood restaurant loved by locals and visitors alike.
    We can’t wait to meet you!
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Cambio de Tercio
Top-rated food
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Price: Expensive
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Spanish
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4.8
(1,189)
Cambio de Tercio is the signature Restaurant of Cambio De Tercio Restaurant Group, located in the heart of Chelsea- South Kensington. It was open in June, 1995 and is a pioneer in offering modern and innovative Spanish cuisine in London.
We also offer traditional Spanish tapas, but it is our Chef Alberto Criado’s creative dishes, what defines us and has given us our name.
Our award winning “wine list” contains the largest and more diverse selection of Spanish wines anywhere in London.
Within our renovated premises, you can now have dinner at our Chef’s table situated in our kitchen or enjoy one of our Spanish style Gin & Tonic at our “C.Tonic” Bar, with a large 80+ premium gin’s menu.
The Restaurant has gained many accolades during the years including the much coveted “ PREMIO ALIMENTOS DE ESPANA 2003- awarded by the Spanish Minister of Agriculture, Fishing and Food as “The Best Spanish Restaurant in any country outside Spain, 2003”
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    Zaika Restaurant

    Price: Very Expensive
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    Indian
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    4.8
    (2,136)
    The reimagined Zaika of Kensington, newest addition to Tamarind Collection, is now ready to serve the finest in authentic Awadhi cuisine from the North of India. Heavily influenced by the Mughal and Nawabi culinary traditions, Awadhi preparations are an indulgent mix of flavours and spices, creating gourmet spreads fit for Kings.
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    Tendido Cero

    Price: Moderate
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    Spanish
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    4.7
    (785)
    Tendido Cero was our second project of Cambio De Tercio Restaurant Group, opened in February, 2001.
    It is located in the heart of Chelsea-South Kensington, just opposite to Cambio De Tercio.
    It’s all about Wonderful Tapas here, small dishes of traditional and modern recipes from our rich Spanish gastronomy, which are ideal to be shared by the whole table.
    Busy and buzzy, with vibrant bullfighting colours and a party feel atmosphere that makes it a deal for any celebration.
    Chosen by the New York Times- Herald Tribune as “One of the best five places to eat in London for a reasonable price”
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Go Viet
Top-rated hospitality
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Price: Moderate
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Vietnamese
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4.7
(467)
After the phenomenal success of Chinatown's Viet Food, the founder Chef Jeff Tan opens his flagship, modern fusion Vietnamese restaurant with casual dining, Go Viet in South Kensington.
With its comfortable booth seating, low hanging Asian style lamps, terracotta colour scheme and backlit tortoiseshell wall panels, it is sleek, contemporary and minimalist. From the moment you walk in there is a feeling of warmth and peacefulness.
GO-Viet menu created by Chef Tan and Chef Huang with Chef Jeff’s concept of combines the finest quality Vietnamese ingredients with Western cooking style, injecting healthy elements to Vietnamese cuisine and gives it a modern twist. Fresh and fragrant herbs combined with delicately seasoned sauces and broths, dishes are not only beautifully presented but packed full of flavour, and free from MSG.
A selection of red, rose and white world wines, unique cocktails (as well as non-alcoholic versions), beers, ciders and juices, make up the extens
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    Il Portico

    Price: Expensive
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    Italian
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    4.7
    (2,173)
    The oldest family run restaurant in London. Spanning 6 decades and three generations, Il Portico Restaurant on Kensington High Street has been cooking regional Italian specialities since it was first opened in the 1960"s by acclaimed chef Pino Chiavarini. Still managed to this day by the same family, siblings James and Francesca draw heavily from their roots, providing simple, authentic Italian food from their home region of Emilia Romagna and beyond. Whilst the family are always on hand to welcome you in, our Executive chef, Eduardo (currently in his 25th year of service with us) concentrates on slow, homemade dishes with a sense of history and provenance.
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    Grato

    Price: Expensive
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    Italian
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    4.8
    (782)
    Located at 9 Kensington Square, London, a short stroll from Hyde Park, Grato is a chic Italian restaurant. With a focus on regional cuisine and the freshest ingredients, every dish is imbued with culture. Our handmade pasta is crafted with love in our very own kitchen; our wines are sourced from artisan vineyards. Our evolving menus reflect the seasons and celebrate Italy’s culinary wonders.
    Dine on the ground floor overlooking one of London's oldest garden squares or you can dine alfresco facing the lush square. At the lower level is another dining room reminiscent of an Italian wine grotto - the perfect space for a celebration.
    We accept all credit cards (no AMEX) & cash.Our outdoor tables are timed for 1.5hr to allow other guests to enjoy al fresco. We cannot always guarantee a seat of your choice. Thank you
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Min Jiang
Great vibe
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Price: Very Expensive
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Chinese
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4.7
(2,297)
Situated in the heart of fashionable Kensington, on the doorstep of Hyde Park and in a lofty position on the tenth floor of the Royal Garden Hotel, Min Jiang boasts breathtaking views of Kensington Gardens and London’s skyline. The restaurant design combines striking blue and white Chinese vases against deep contemporary red walls, creating an unforgettable dining experience. The authentic and traditional approach to Asian cuisine has made the restaurant the home of Chinese fine dining for over 10 years, the highlight of any visit is the exquisite Dim Sum and the Legendary wood fired Beijing Duck. Min Jiang is open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week.
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    Côte Brasserie - Kensington

    Price: Moderate
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    French
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    4.5
    (201)
    Nestled in the elegant neighbourhood of Kensington, Côte Brasserie offers a delightful escape where you can enjoy authentic French cuisine in a warm and sophisticated setting. Our brasserie features inviting outside seating, allowing you to dine al fresco and soak up the unique charm of Kensington. It's an ideal spot for a relaxed breakfast, lunch, or dinner, providing the perfect blend of French flair and London sophistication. Located just a short walk from some of Kensington's most iconic attractions, such as the Royal Albert Hall, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and Kensington Gardens, Côte is the perfect dining destination before or after a day of sightseeing.
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Samad Al Iraqi Restaurant
Great budget-friendly spot
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Price: Expensive
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Iraqi
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4.5
(52)
Located in the heart of Kensington, Samad Al Iraqi brings the rich and diverse flavors of authentic Iraqi cuisine to London. Our restaurant is dedicated to preserving the culinary heritage of Mesopotamia, offering a unique dining experience that blends tradition with modern elegance.
From our signature Masgouf (grilled Iraqi fish) to flavorful Quzi, Tashreeb, and Kababs, every dish is crafted with the finest ingredients to deliver an authentic taste of Iraq. Our menu also features a variety of traditional appetizers, freshly baked tandoor bread, and aromatic rice dishes.
With a warm and welcoming ambiance inspired by Iraqi cultural heritage, Samad Al Iraqi is the perfect destination for family gatherings, intimate dinners, and special celebrations. We also serve a special breakfast menu on weekends, offering a unique Middle Eastern morning experience.

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4.5
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4.8
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4.6
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4.2
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4.6
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4.3

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Frequently asked questions

The best reviewed restaurant in Kensington is Locanda Ottoemezzo

The best vegan restaurants in Kensington are Marvee’s Food Shop at UNDR, Ffiona's Restaurant Kensington Church Street and Ivy Kensington Brasserie

The best vegetarian restaurants in Kensington are Zaika Restaurant, Ffiona's Restaurant Kensington Church Street and Marvee’s Food Shop at UNDR

The restaurants with the best service in Kensington are Locanda Ottoemezzo, Cibo and Memories of India - Gloucester Road

The restaurants with the best ambiance in Kensington are Hispania Kensington, Cacciari's Restaurant Kensington - Pembroke Rd and Ruby Zoe Bar

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