La Palombe

Name: La Palombe
Address: 267 Kensington High St, London, Greater London, United Kingdom, W8 6NA
Telephone: 020 7602 6777
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.9

4.9 (185)

£26 to £40

French

267 Kensington High St, London, Greater London W8 6NA

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
French, British, European
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Phone number
020 7602 6777
Website
https://www.lapalombe.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jake Leach

Location
267 Kensington High St, London, Greater London W8 6NA
Neighborhood
Kensington
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
High Street Kensington Tube station is a 5 minute walk.Kensington Olympia station is a 7 minute walkEarls Court Tube station is a 10 minute walk
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 185 people are saying

La Palombe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

London
French
West London
Best Overall
West London
Best Food
West London
Best Value
West London
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Palombe is a culinary gem known for its "outstanding food" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "superb" atmosphere and "exceptional" wine list. The talented chef, trained at The Ledbury, delivers "Michelin-level cuisine" in a welcoming setting. Perfect for special occasions, the staff ensures a "memorable experience."

185 Reviews

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David
North Wales1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a fantastic experience at La Palombe last night. Food was exceptional. The service was brilliant: relaxed and attentive, creating a great atmosphere for my partner's 60th birthday. Thank you so much!
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Joel
Dorset2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service, presentation and quality of ingredients. A must visit for pre-opera dinner.
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Richard
London1 review
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely restaurant, food was absolutely lovely and the service was perfect.
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Andrew VIP
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about this place is on point. Evident passion from the owners. Superb.
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Gail
New Jersey1 review
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best meal we have had in our 8 weeks in London. Food was delicious and service impeccable. We were celebrating an anniversary and they surprised us with champagne to start and Madeleines for dessert. The entire staff (including the chef) chatted with us and were spot on with their recommendations. We told them how much we loved the country pate and they sent us home with a slice. Cannot recommend enough!
La PalombeResponded on June 21, 2025
We’re so pleased to hear your visit went well. Thank you for your kind support. We look forward to welcoming you again soon from all the team here at La Palombe.
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Camilla VIP
London31 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful restaurant - food, ambience and service!
La PalombeResponded on June 21, 2025
Your message really means a lot to the whole team — thank you! We look forward to welcoming you again soon from all the team here at La Palombe.
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Imogen
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An exceptional dining service , excellent food and wines.. this is top class at reasonable prices..particularly impressed by the wine list.. only wish there had been rhubarb on the dessert list
La PalombeResponded on June 21, 2025
We’re grateful for your visit and thrilled that you had such a lovely experience. We look forward to welcoming you again soon from all the team here at La Palombe.
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Ian
London34 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A delicious meal with excellent service. Very good pre-operation menu.
La PalombeResponded on June 21, 2025
Your support means the world to us — thank you for the generous feedback. We look forward to welcoming you again soon from all the team here at La Palombe.
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wallace VIP
London5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really wonderful experience- excellent food and service. I told the restaurant owner that I’ll bring my parents over next time
La PalombeResponded on June 21, 2025
We're so grateful for your visit and happy to know it was a great one. We look forward to welcoming you again soon from all the team here at La Palombe.
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James
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my 6th visit. The restaurant has shown a consistent approach to maintaining excellent high standards of food and service. I highly recommend it.
La PalombeResponded on June 21, 2025
So glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us — thank you for your lovely comments. We look forward to welcoming you again soon from all the team here at La Palombe.
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FAQs

La Palombe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7602 6777.

La Palombe is rated 4.9 stars by 185 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

267 Kensington High St, London, Greater London W8 6NA

Additional information

Neighborhood
Kensington
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
French, British, European
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
High Street Kensington Tube station is a 5 minute walk.Kensington Olympia station is a 7 minute walkEarls Court Tube station is a 10 minute walk
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jake Leach
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://www.lapalombe.co.uk/
Phone number
020 7602 6777

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