Forty Five - Kensington

Name: Forty Five - Kensington
Address: 43-45 Cromwell Rd, London, Greater London, United Kingdom, SW7 2EF
Telephone: 020 7518 0562
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (43)

£26 to £40

International

43-45 Cromwell Rd, London, Greater London SW7 2EF

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2 people

Jul 13, 2025

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for business meals

Dine in our boutique restaurant, located in the heart London's most prestigious borough. At Forty Five Kensington we offer fine dining in an intimate yet welcoming setting, with service that leaves you truly satisfied. Our enticing menu has options from locally sourced steaks cooked to taste, to the finest quality seafood, we even have a selection of dishes from the East, including our very own Forty Five Biryani, and last but certainly not least, we can't forget about our renowned Arabic Mixed Grill.

Please note:
We are an over 18's only venue and operate a challenge 25 policy. Therefore if you look under 25 (it's a good thing!) just bring some photo ID (Diving License / Passport) and you can enter after a quick age verification.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
International, Steak, Middle Eastern
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 7:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
020 7518 0562
Website
https://www.fortyfivekensington.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Edward Cooke

Location
43-45 Cromwell Rd, London, Greater London SW7 2EF
Neighborhood
South Kensington
Parking details
None
Public transit
Both Gloucester Road and South Kensington tube stations are only a few minutes walk away.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Wine

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Soup De Jour£9.00
Ask your server for today's selection. Warm bread & butter choice
Grilled Tiger Prawns£22.00
Chili & garlic butter
Fresh Steamed Mussels£10.00
Coconut, ginger, chili & lime
Vegetable Gyoza£12.00
Soy chili dip
Bresaola£14.00
Air-dried salted beef with rocket, sun dried tomatoes, parmesan & balsamic reduction
The Forty Five Salad£14.00
Baby gem, palm hearts, asparagus, artichoke, avocado, cherry tomatoes, dressing
- Grilled chicken breast£6.00
- Add king prawns£10.00

Cold Mezze

Hummus£9.00
Chickpea puree, tahini & lemon juice dip
Tabbouleh£7.00
Chopped parsley, cracked wheat, tomato, shallot, mint in a lemon & olive oil dressing
Fattoush salad£9.00
Mixed salad with sumac, mint, toasted Lebanese bread with lemon & oil dressing
Moutabal£10.00
Char-grilled aubergine blended with tahini & lemon juice topped with pomegranate seeds
Labneh£9.00
White cream cheese dip made from strained yoghurt with dried mint
Feta Salad£9.00
Salad of cracked wheat, walnuts, pomegranate & feta cheese with a lemon & oil dressing

Hot Mezze

Falafel£9.00
Chickpea spiced croquettes, deep fried, topped with sesame seeds, served with a side of tahini
Kallaj£9.00
Baked Lebanese flatbread topped with halloumi cheese and dry mint
Kibbeh£12.00
Deep fried lamb & cracked wheat shell filled with marinated minced lamb, onion & pine nuts.
Arayes£8.00
Lebanese bread filled with marinated minced lamb, onions, parsley topped with tahina & pine nuts
Halloumi£10.00
Grilled Halloumi cheese topped with poppy seeds
Cheese Sambousek£12.00
Lebanese pastry filled with halloumi & parsley
Lentil Soup£8.00

From The Grill

All grill dishes served with watercress

28 Day Aged Grass-Fed Steaks
- Fillet (220G)£34.00
- Rib Eye (220G)£30.00
- Sirloin (220G)£32.00
- Peppercorn£3.00
- Red Wine£3.00
- Mushroom£3.00
Barnsley Lamb Chop£28.00
Veal Chop£30.00
Grilled Salmon£25.00
Grilled Fillet Sea Bass£25.00

Main Courses

Dish of the Day
Ask your server for today's special
Tournedos Rossini£42.00
Beef tournedos, pan-fried in butter, sauteed spinach, fresh foie gras & madeira sauce
Roast Fillet of Salmon£28.00
Charred artichokes, samphire & romesco sauce
Seafood Linguini£22.00
Clams, mussels, king prawns
The Forty Five Biryani
An aromatic dish of mixed spices stir-fried with Basmati rice & Raita
- Chicken£18.00
- Lamb£20.00
- King Prawn£24.00

Arabic Grill

Arabic grills are served on flat bread with garlic sauce, chilli sauce, pickles & Arabic rice

Farouj Mashwi£24.00
Grilled baby chicken, Sumac salad, grilled tomato, charred lemon & garlic mayo
Sea Bass Masgouf£24.00
Curry spices, lemon juice, olive oil, onion
Shish Tauok£19.00
Grilled garlic, lemon & tomato marinated chicken
Lamb Meshwi£22.00
Grilled lamb skewers
Arabic Mix Grill£35.00
Spicy lamb kebabs, marinated chicken & prime lamb chops
Lamb Kofta£20.00
Minced lamb, parsley, onion, spices, fresh chilli
Prime Lamb Cutlets£30.00
Bamia£18.00
Classic Middle Eastern Okra stew with fresh tomatoes, tomato paste & Lebanese spices
- Lamb£6.00

Sides

Seasonal Vegetables£8.00
Ask your server for today's choice
Buttered Mashed Potatoes£7.00
The Forty Five Salad£7.00
Baby gem, palm hearts, asparagus, artichoke, avocado, cherry tomatoes, dressing
Fat Chips£6.00
French Fries£6.00
- Parmesan & truffle oil£4.00

What 43 people are saying

Forty Five - Kensington reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Forty Five - Kensington is a delightful hidden gem, offering a perfect blend of food and entertainment in a casino setting. "the food is superb," with highlights like the mushroom gnocchi and 45 biryani. The service is "outstanding" and staff are "very kind." Enjoy "fantastic value" during special offers.

43 Reviews

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Nidhi VIP
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A true hidden gem and a great find!! The restaurant is a part of the casino and provides great mix of food and entertainment. The cocktails were delicious and the food was so good! The mushroom gnocchi and 45 biryani tasted so delicious and tasty! The service was so exceptional as well, our serve was very very warm and so kind and patient! Definitely worth visiting!!
Forty Five - KensingtonResponded on June 30, 2025
Hi Nidhi, Thanks so much for your kind review. We’re glad you enjoyed your visit and had a great overall experience with us. We really appreciate the recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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John
Surrey3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my favorite place to eat and relax in london,took my wife out for the most delicious meal.my host was yordanka who is so welcoming and proffessional always with a huge smile ,took time out to chat with us both and made our evening very memorable thank you yordanka see you and the team soon xx
Forty Five - KensingtonResponded on May 23, 2025
Dear John, Thank you so much for your kind words and continued support—we’re happy to be a place you enjoy returning to in London. It was a pleasure to have you and your lovely wife with us again. Yordanka was delighted to see you both and sends her warm regards. Also, please pass along our warmest wishes and a very happy belated birthday to your wife! We always look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Susanna
London4 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Booked thinking it was a restaurant only to find it was in the middle of a casino! We didn’t stay!
Forty Five - KensingtonResponded on May 23, 2025
Dear Susanna, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review—albeit based solely on our location and not on the food, service, or experience we’re actually known for. We understand that discovering our restaurant is located within a casino may not have aligned with your expectations. That said, it’s a shame you didn’t give us the opportunity to show you what countless guests consistently rave about—exceptional cuisine, warm service, and a dining experience that speaks for itself. Should you ever decide to venture back (maybe even sample a dish!), we’d be more than happy to offer the experience you missed.
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Simon
Cheshire1 review
4.0
Dined on May 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is a fantastic place to eat and offers fantastic value for money if you dine during the 45% offer but the new menu has seriously affected its appeal if you are vegetarian. The main menu only offered one vegetarian option. The service is outstanding and the waiting staff are very attentive and it makes it is such a shame the mains are so limited for vegetarian/vegans which will unfortunately affect our desire to return. I think of the new menu needs a rethink. Even an additional halloumi & pepper ‘from the grill’ section would be good
Forty Five - KensingtonResponded on May 23, 2025
Dear Simon, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for your kind words about our service and overall experience. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the attentive service and found value in dining with us, especially during our special offer. We’ve heard your feedback and now offer a daily vegetarian “dish of the day” to better accommodate all guests. Your suggestion about grilled options like halloumi and peppers is also under consideration for future menus. We hope to welcome you back soon, and in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any other suggestions or special requests.
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Raghad
Yorkshire1 review
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
After having visited forty five Kensington as a work outing on numerous occasions, it has become my go to spot for family and friends also. The food is second to none (at this point I think we have tried everything on the menu collectively), while the service is also exceptional. The lovely lady (forgive me, I have forgotten your name) never fails to make it a memorable evening. Great attention to detail. I have recommended it to everyone and have always been given great feedback. Atmosphere is also 10/10, quiet dining while also the opportunity to go to the casino afterwards.
Forty Five - KensingtonResponded on May 23, 2025
Dear Raghad, Thank you so much for your wonderful and loyal support—it means a great deal to all of us here. We’re thrilled to be your go-to spot for work, family, and friends, and delighted that you’ve enjoyed so many dishes from the menu! We are especially pleased to hear that the service and atmosphere consistently make your visits memorable. Your kind words about our team’s attention to detail will be shared, and I’m sure the “lady with the haircut” will be very touched by your lovely compliments. We look forward to welcoming you and your guests back again very soon!
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Kate
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is superb, service is outstanding and the value is terrific, we had a lovely dinner with 45%discount ! Will be recommending . Thank you 45 Kensington for the amazing evening.
Forty Five - KensingtonResponded on May 23, 2025
Dear Kate, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your dinner with us, especially with the 45% discount, and that our food, service, and value made your evening special. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for many more wonderful occasions.
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Ziyona
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my second time dining at Forty Five Kensington Casino. I must say, the staff was very nice and helpful. The food was tasty, and I tried the Valentine’s menu, which I absolutely loved. Each dish was served with a special explanation from the waitress, adding a unique touch to the experience. It’s the perfect place for a lovely dinner and excellent service. We’ll see you again soon!
Forty Five - KensingtonResponded on May 23, 2025
Dear Ziyona, Thank you so much for returning to Forty Five Kensington and for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Valentine’s menu and appreciated the special touches from our team. It means a lot to know you found the food tasty and the service excellent. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another lovely dinner soon
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Gustavo
London1 review
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service and very kind.the ambience and environment was perfect for a date night and food was delicious.
Forty Five - KensingtonResponded on May 23, 2025
Dear Gustavo, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the service, ambience, and food—especially for your date night. We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful evening soon!
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Raheel VIP
London7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and ambiance joined here with my wife and we loved the steak and farouj meshwi. Jordan really helped us with exceptional service.
Forty Five - KensingtonResponded on May 23, 2025
Dear Raheel, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you and your wife enjoyed the steak and farouj meshwi, and that Jordan provided exceptional service to make your evening special. We look forward to welcoming you both back soon!
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Alice
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our second time here. And we really love coming back because of the food and the staff are very friendly.
Forty Five - KensingtonResponded on May 23, 2025
Dear Alice, Thank you so much for coming back to see us again! We’re delighted to hear you love the food, and the team is always genuinely happy to see you walk through the door—it truly brightens our day. We can’t wait to welcome you back many more times!
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Forty Five - Kensington is rated 4.6 stars by 43 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 13, 2025

7:00 PM

43-45 Cromwell Rd, London, Greater London SW7 2EF

Additional information

Neighborhood
South Kensington
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 7:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
International, Steak, Middle Eastern
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Both Gloucester Road and South Kensington tube stations are only a few minutes walk away.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Edward Cooke
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://www.fortyfivekensington.co.uk/
Phone number
020 7518 0562

Forty Five - Kensington

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Starters

Soup De Jour£9.00

Grilled Tiger Prawns£22.00

Fresh Steamed Mussels£10.00

Vegetable Gyoza£12.00

Bresaola£14.00

The Forty Five Salad£14.00

Cold Mezze

Hummus£9.00

Tabbouleh£7.00

Fattoush salad£9.00

Moutabal£10.00

Labneh£9.00

Feta Salad£9.00

Hot Mezze

Falafel£9.00

Kallaj£9.00

Kibbeh£12.00

Arayes£8.00

Halloumi£10.00

Cheese Sambousek£12.00

Lentil Soup£8.00

From The Grill

28 Day Aged Grass-Fed Steaks

Barnsley Lamb Chop£28.00

Veal Chop£30.00

Grilled Salmon£25.00

Grilled Fillet Sea Bass£25.00

Main Courses

Dish of the Day

Tournedos Rossini£42.00

Roast Fillet of Salmon£28.00

Seafood Linguini£22.00

The Forty Five Biryani

Arabic Grill

Farouj Mashwi£24.00

Sea Bass Masgouf£24.00

Shish Tauok£19.00

Lamb Meshwi£22.00

Arabic Mix Grill£35.00

Lamb Kofta£20.00

Prime Lamb Cutlets£30.00

Bamia£18.00

Sides

Seasonal Vegetables£8.00

Buttered Mashed Potatoes£7.00

The Forty Five Salad£7.00

Fat Chips£6.00

French Fries£6.00

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