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The Ivy Chelsea Garden
Price: Expensive•Contemporary British•4.4(14,264)Chelsea - 2
Los Mochis London City
Price: Very Expensive•Pacific Rim•4.3(1,186)Liverpool Street - 3
Nina
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.6(112)Marylebone - 4
Tom's Pasta
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(166)Dalston - 5
Cecconi's
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.6(3,105)Mayfair
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The Restaurant at St Martins Lane London
Price: Expensive•Contemporary French•4.1(292)Covent Garden - 2
STK Steakhouse London - Strand
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.2(4,911)Covent Garden - 3
STK Rooftop Steakhouse & Bar
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.1(877)Stratford - 4
The Ivy Asia, St. Paul's
Price: Expensive•Asian•4.4(8,044)St Paul's - 5
Blacklock Soho
Price: Moderate•Steak•4.7(6,175)Soho
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Sexy Fish London
Price: Moderate•Asian•4.5(3,167)Mayfair - 2
Bocconcino Mayfair
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.3(3,168)Mayfair - 3
Clos Maggiore
Price: Expensive•French•4.5(15,380)Covent Garden - 4
Twenty8 NoMad
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(4)Covent Garden - 5
COYA Mayfair
Price: Very Expensive•Peruvian•4.5(1,745)Mayfair
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Ffiona's Restaurant Kensington Church Street
Price: Expensive•British•4.9(280)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!Zaika Restaurant
Price: Very Expensive•Indian•4.7(2,121)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.
Locanda Ottoemezzo
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.7(358)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.Go Viet
Price: Moderate•Vietnamese•4.8(462)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
Grato
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(768)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 youTendido Cero
Price: Moderate•Spanish•4.7(770)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”
The Havelock Tavern
Price: Moderate•British•4.7(477)Opened in 1996 the Havelock Tavern is one of London's original gastro pubs. Unlike many others that have come and gone since, we have changed very little over that time. Rather than become a restaurant in an old pub building, we focus on being a pub that serves really good food. The atmosphere is lively and informal so that anyone can eat, drink and feel at home. We are not trying to be sophisticated, but aim to provide you with a good, relaxing time. Our customers are a good mix of locals and others who have made the journey to spend an afternoon or evening with us. You are just as likely to see a table of mates catching up over a few pints as a couple tucking in to three courses. We have background music playing just to add to the already vibrant atmosphere.Côte Brasserie - Kensington
Price: Moderate•French•4.5(192)Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.
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- JJackieLas Vegas •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoVery friendly staff, food was very good and made my birthday even better with the surprise birthday dessert plate.More infoIvy Kensington BrasseriePrice: Expensive • Contemporary British• Kensington•4.4
- AAlisonWorcestershire •9 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoAnywhere ! …………………………………………………………………………….. ………………..More infoGratoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Kensington•4.8
- MMichaelLondon •11 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoAbsolutely the best kao ya in London. Make sure you pre-orderMore infoMin JiangPrice: Very Expensive• Chinese• Kensington•4.7
- AAlexLondon •6 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoWow excellent Italian restaurant ! Pizza Margherita and pasta clams were excellent Lovely staffMore infoSan Pietro Ristorante ItalianoPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Kensington•4.5
- AAndrewLondon •1 review4.0Dined on Jun 6, 2025Great ambience, service was great especially Nada who was very helpful.More infoZuaya LondonPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Kensington•4.2
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Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Kensington is Memories of India - Gloucester Road
The best vegan restaurants in Kensington are Ffiona's Restaurant Kensington Church Street, Marvee’s Food Shop at UNDR and Ivy Kensington Brasserie
The best vegetarian restaurants in Kensington are Ffiona's Restaurant Kensington Church Street, Zaika Restaurant and Marvee’s Food Shop at UNDR
The restaurants with the best service in Kensington are Locanda Ottoemezzo, Cibo and Yashin Sushi Bar
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Kensington are Maurizio Barca, little luigi and La Fortuna