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Ognisko, London,

Ognisko

4.8
4.8
3964 Reviews
£26 to £40
Polish
55 Exhibition Rd, London, SW7 2PN

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Ognisko restaurant on Exhibition Road in the heart of South Kensington, is just a stone’s throw away from the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Royal Albert Hall and London Imperial College. Housed in the beautiful Victorian home of Ognisko Polskie club the restaurant is focusing on the cuisines eastern and Central Europe. The bar is open all day serving light dishes as well as mouthwatering desserts. Ognisko’s bar serves a wide range of fruit and spice -infused vodkas, classic cocktails and a small range boutique beers from regional Polish breweries. The restaurant can sit up to 80 guests together with a terrace overlooking communal gardens seating up to 40. There is also a large events space on the first floor available for daytime conferences, weddings and corporate events.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Polish, Eastern European, Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7589 0101
  • Website
    http://www.ogniskorestaurant.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jarek Mlynarczyk
  • Private party facilities
    This Victorian building with floor to ceiling windows offers a charming setting ideal for any gathering. Their flexible function spaces include the restaurant and a Ballroom. Unique historic location in the heart of South Kensington allows guests to get to the venue easily from anywhere in London.
  • Private party contact
    Radek Golon: 020 7589 0101
  • Location
    55 Exhibition Rd, London, SW7 2PN
  • Neighborhood
    South Kensington
  • Cross street
    Princes Gardens
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Closest underground stations: South Kensington and Gloucester Rd.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Private dining

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 3,964 people are saying

Ognisko 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ognisko offers an enchanting dining experience in South Kensington with "excellent food and service." Known for its authentic Polish cuisine, the menu features traditional dishes like pierogi and schnitzel, complemented by a "great range of infused vodkas." Patrons praise its "beautiful Victorian setting" and "warm, welcoming" ambiance, making it a "hidden gem" for memorable meals.

3,964 Reviews

  1. Michael

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were dining before going to the Albert Hall so needed quick service and the waitress kept an eye on the time and made sure we kept to our schedule. It was our first time at the restaurant and she made very helpful suggestions on what to eat and on the wine which we followed and were not disappointed The food was beautifully presented and we shared the 2 starters to try the different tastes. We had roast Cod as a main which was delicious and perfectly cooked. The wine (from Georgia was delicate and dry) Unfortunately no time for dessert. Even though the restaurant was busy it was calm comfortable and elegant. We will be back.

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  2. Marysia

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The perfect evening out, so m7ch so that we popped in the very next afternoon to enjoy a drink and see the lovely staff again. Fabulous atmosphere and it was lovely to revisit food and drink of my years living at home with Tatus ( Daddy) and Mummy. You just cannot beat proper polish food and my English husband absolutely loved the food, drink and just as important all the staff members we met. Thank you so much we enjoyed our celebrations with you.

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  3. Lucia

    Kent4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very tasty, authentic Polish food. We sat in the lovely conservatory.

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  4. Andrew VIP

    London12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant, great food and friendly staff. Also very handy for the Royal Albert Hall round the corner.

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  5. Monica

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and generous portions. I look forward to going back to try more dishes.

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  6. Celia VIP

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect lunch place with very descent food. Beautiful terrace not to be missed

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  7. Alvin

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food. Excellent service. But avoid main dining room as very noisy.

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  8. Fabiola VIP

    London10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favourite restaurants in London. Great food and atmosphere with an admirable wine list

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  9. Mike

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Imaginative menu cooked perfectly. Highly recommend the duck. Great range of interesting drinks.

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  10. Pawel

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly service, delicious Polish and Eastern European food. Seasonal menu, beautiful decor, interesting patrons, full of history and a perfect selection of ice cold vodka’s. Can’t ask for more, highly recommend. Łukasz behind the bar knows how to make a drink!

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FAQs

Ognisko does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

Ognisko is rated 4.8 stars by 3964 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. South West London
  5. South Kensington

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today
Google Map for Ognisko

55 Exhibition Rd, London, SW7 2PN

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Princes Gardens
  • Neighborhood
    South Kensington
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Polish, Eastern European, Modern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Closest underground stations: South Kensington and Gloucester Rd.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jarek Mlynarczyk
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.ogniskorestaurant.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    020 7589 0101
  • Private party facilities
    This Victorian building with floor to ceiling windows offers a charming setting ideal for any gathering. Their flexible function spaces include the restaurant and a Ballroom. Unique historic location in the heart of South Kensington allows guests to get to the venue easily from anywhere in London.
  • Private party contact
    Radek Golon: 020 7589 0101
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