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The Ivy Chelsea Garden
Price: Expensive•Contemporary British•4.4(14,337)Chelsea - 2
Los Mochis London City
Price: Very Expensive•Pacific Rim•4.3(1,257)Liverpool Street - 3
Tom's Pasta
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(183)Dalston - 4
Cecconi's
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.6(3,135)Mayfair - 5
Nina
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.6(139)Marylebone
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STK Steakhouse London - Strand
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.2(4,834)Covent Garden - 2
STK Rooftop Steakhouse & Bar
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.1(897)Stratford - 3
Bacchanalia
Price: Very Expensive•Greek•4.4(1,224)Mayfair - 4
Singburi
Price: Expensive•Thai•4.7(21)Shoreditch - 5
The Ivy Asia, St. Paul's
Price: Expensive•Asian•4.4(8,139)St Paul's
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Sexy Fish London
Price: Moderate•Asian•4.5(3,192)Mayfair - 2
The Wolseley
Price: Expensive•European•4.5(3,949)St. James's - 3
Clos Maggiore
Price: Expensive•French•4.5(15,419)Covent Garden - 4
COYA Mayfair
Price: Very Expensive•Peruvian•4.5(1,748)Mayfair - 5
Twenty8 NoMad
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.7(9)Covent Garden
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Claude Bosi at Bibendum
Price: Very Expensive•French•4.7(1,738)Welcome to our two Michelin starred, signature restaurant.
Located on the 1st floor of Michelin House, captivating stained glass windows boast a beautiful setting to arguably one of the most attractive dining rooms there is.
Claude Bosi's cuisine is reassuringly simple, allowing ingredients to be highlighted by their own seasonal qualities.
He runs an immaculately presented kitchen, which provides a fascinating backdrop to the guests' dining experience.
The knowledgeable front-of-house team are guided by Lorenzo Bigicchi, and the wine list is curated between Claude Bosi and his head sommelier Elio Machiné.
Please note when visiting us, the entrance to our Claude Bosi restaurant is located on Sloane Avenue.Margaux
Price: Expensive•Contemporary European•4.8(1,030)Margaux is a modern European restaurant/wine bar. The French/Italian inspired menu includes seared foie gras, house made pork terrine, porcini risotto for appetisers and seared scallops, grilled veal rib and Barolo braised beef as some of the main courses. 100 bin wine list covers a broad range of producers and grapes, with an emphasis on old world wines. If you don"t want to stretch to a bottle there are over 25 wines by the glass and carafe. The dessert menu includes a dark chocolate plate featuring cocoa in 7 textures, passion fruit crème brûlée and amaretto sponge cake and a selection of house made ice creams. The weekend brunch menu features classic such as eggs benedict and eggs royal, smoked salmon, french toast with cinnamon ice cream.
Daphne's
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.6(1,819)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.Macellaio RC South Kensington
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.5(784)Welcome to MACELLAIO RC SOUTH KENSINGTON, kingdom of the Italian Fassona beef and the first butchery-restaurant opened in London.
Macellaio RC is a growing family of three Italian restaurants in London.
Our restaurants are most famous for its fine steak. In fact, Macellaio means "butcher" and we like to call our steakhouses the butchery with tables. The steak we serve is exclusively from the Fassona beef breed, sourced from special mountain valleys in the north of Genoa.
We take pride in sourcing incredible authentic Italian ingredients, food with utmost respect, preparing it with love, and expertly cooking each dish bringing to life a delightful trattoria dining experience.
Immerse yourself in an unparalleled dining experience where your steak is masterfully butchered and presented to you before being cooked, and where our chefs craft artisan breads, focaccia and pizza in-house.
Korean Grill Kensington
Price: Expensive•Korean•4.5(108)Experience Authentic Korean Flavors at Korean Grill Kensington
Nestled in the heart of Kensington, KGK offers an unforgettable dining experience where traditional Korean flavours meet contemporary elegance. Our menu features premium cuts of dry aged meat, fresh seafood, and vibrant seasonal vegetables, all prepared with meticulous attention to detail.
Savour the art of Korean BBQ with our staff grilling each cut to your desired temperature.
Pair your meal with a selection of artisanal soju or fine wines.
Whether you're planning an intimate dinner, a celebratory gathering, or a culinary adventure, Korean Grill Kensington promises exceptional food, warm hospitality, and a stylish ambiance.Fait Maison, Salon de Thé: 144 Gloucester Road
Price: Expensive•Middle Eastern•4.4(455)The Salon de Thé is Fait Maison's flagship branch and home to highly renowned exec chef Om Waleed. Come in and try a wide selection of Middle-Eastern dishes, all-day brunch classics and a wonderful array of patisserie and desserts.
Every detail is a feast for the eyes, beautiful interior decor, stunning floral display and incredible tasting food from Om Waleed's kitchen. We focus on top quality ingredients and seasonally inspired dishes. There's always a welcoming lively atmosphere, we want it to be a home away from home.
Kindly note that only Fait Maison cakes are permitted in store, do get in touch in advance, if you have a celebration to order a birthday / celebration cake. During very busy periods in the summer and over the Christmas holidays, we work on a walk-in basis. Please bear with our members of staff if there is a queue, we will try to seat you as quickly as possible.
Anglesea Arms
Price: Expensive•British•4.4(853)The Anglesea Arms is found on Selwood Terrace in South Kensington, where Charles Dickens once resided at no. 11. The site was originally a market garden and nursery dating back to 1712. The beautiful traditional pub is a Grade 2 listed building, steeped in heritage from the local South Kensington area.
The site today is a vibrant and iconic London venue, popular with locals and tourists alike, sporting a routinely bustling bar area, a beautiful garden terrace, along with a quiet & cosy dining room, all serving food all day out of our AA Rosette awarded kitchen.
We are very happy for people to bring in dogs to the pub, but in our restaurant we run on a strict no dog policy. The Anglesea arms is an over 21’s premises.Chucs Cafe Kensington
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.6(136)Chucs Cafe Kensington, the fourth London outpost for the Restaurant & Cafe collection, offers a high-quality, full service café menu, alongside takeaway options – including paninis, salads, smoothies and coffee.
The breakfast menu features a wide selection of dishes, ranging from fresh pastries and House Granola & Yoghurt, to classic favourites including Eggs Benedict, and Smashed Avocado with Poached Eggs & Smoked Chilli.
The all day offering will include some of Chucs’ most popular dishes, including the delicious – and don’t forget Instagrammable – Cobb Salad, Chicken Milanese & Club Sandwich.
Come evening, guests can select from a carefully curated wine list - a large selection of which will be available by the glass – all to be enjoyed alongside ciccheti, small plates, or main dishes - including Burrata, Saffron & Prawn Risotto, Wild mushrooms Lasagna.
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- YYunLondon •1 review4.0Dined 3 days agoVery nice food and material but service attitude is poorMore infoKorean Grill KensingtonPrice: Expensive• Korean• South Kensington•4.5
- CChristopherVIPLondon •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoWe enjoyed an exceptionally good experience at Macellaio on Tuesday evening. The quality of the food, which was delectable, was surpassed only by the quality of the service, which was absolutely outstanding in every way. My friends and I were in a rush, but this was no problem for the staff at Macellaio, who conjured up a perfect meal with the utmost of efficiency. Impressive.More infoMacellaio RC South KensingtonPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• South Kensington•4.5
- AAmritLondon •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoGreat tasty food that hit the spot for some traditional English dishes. Staff were very friendly and accommodating as we were dining with children. Highly recommend, short walk from the Museums to end a great day with friends! Thank you!More infoScoff & Banter - KensingtonPrice: Moderate• British• South Kensington•4.1
- MMalcolmEdinburgh/Midlothian •30 reviews5.0Dined on Jul 1, 2025All good - great food, great service and overall a very pleasant dinnerMore infoCambio de TercioPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Kensington•4.8
- SSamiVIPLondon •37 reviews4.0Dined on May 9, 2025No food available at 22:30 although i had reserved a table in advance. You could tell they were keen for us not to stay long. They asked to leave at might promptly. Was expecting to be able to stay later on a Friday night. The venue is great, otherwise.More infoThe Owl & MonkeyPrice: Expensive• Cocktail Bar• South Kensington•4.4
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Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in South Kensington include Ognisko, Anglesea Arms and Claude Bosi at Bibendum
Restaurants with gluten-free options in South Kensington are Ognisko, Pravaas - South Kensington and Claude Bosi at Bibendum
Bottomless brunch in South Kensington is available at Ognisko, AFTERNOON TEA AT LONDON SECRET GARDEN and Carluccio's - South Kensington
The most romantic restaurant in South Kensington is Ognisko
Restaurants in South Kensington with a great view include Ognisko, AFTERNOON TEA AT LONDON SECRET GARDEN and Bibendum Oyster Bar