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Origin Kensington, London, Greater London

Origin Kensington

4.4 (157)
£41 and over
British
2-24 Kensington High St, London, Greater London W8 4PT

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Under the guidance of Executive Chef John Serhal, Origin Kensington provides a vibrant, comfortable space where you can enjoy the very best in British seasonal produce. Origin puts producers at the forefront using only the finest ingredients, serving up the best food in Kensington and beyond. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and does a seriously good weekend Sunday Lunch. The highlight of any visit is Origin's signature Côte de boeuf, supplied by renowned and award-winning Ethical Butcher and the best steak in town, committed to using regenerative methods to help the environment.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:30 am All Day Daily 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sunday Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    John Serhal
  • Catering
    Email or call for more information on larger group bookings reservations@originkensington.co.uk<br />
  • Private party facilities
    Origin Kensington is available for private hire with capacity of up to 160.
  • Neighborhood
    Kensington
  • Cross street
    Located on Kensington High Street next to the Palace and Kensington Gardens
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    Kensington High Street Tube Station (Circle & District lines) / Bus Routes 9, 23, 29, 52
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Origin Kensington Afternoon Tea

    £25.00 - £45.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    We are thrilled to invite you for Afternoon Tea experience in Origin Kensington, where you can enjoy the views of Kensington Gardens. As well where you can witness your tea being expertly prepared right before your eyes. Indulge in a delightful array of savouries and freshly baked scones, accompanied by seasonal jams and luxurious clotted cream culminating to a scrumptious selection of sweets, all for the exceptional price of £45.00 per person For those looking to elevate their Afternoon Tea into a special celebration, we also offer various option with a glass of English sparkling wine or with a cocktail for a total price of £57.00 Kindly note any reservations with specific food requirements must be notified to the restaurant minimum 24 hours before the reservation.
    Origin Kensington Afternoon Tea Photo
  • Sunday Lunch

    £30.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a traditional Sunday Roast with a chilled glass of English Sparkling Wine and delight in a meal cooked by talented Executive Chef John Serhal.⁠ With Kensington Gardens on our doorstep, you can follow your delicious meal with a stroll around Hyde Park. Sunday Lunch Menu: Roast dry aged Scottish sirloin, horseradish and red wine sauce £30 Roast Norfolk chicken breast with mushroom fricassée and chicken gravy £28 Butternut Wellington with spinach sauce £26 Rump of Scottish lamb, smoked braised belly, sorrel sauce, pickled turnips and fondant potato £26.00 All mains are served with Yorkshire Pudding, seasonal vegetables and roasted potatoes
    Sunday Lunch Photo
  • Set Lunch Menu

    £29.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for a memorable culinary adventure that combines quality, taste, and value, all in one enticing Set Lunch Menu from £29 in Origin Kensington. This menu offers a satisfying and savoury experience that will leave you craving more. 2 courses £29.00 3 courses £34.00 Starter Watercress soup, pea panna cotta, granny smith Confit chalk stream trout, rainbow chard, coconut sauce Lovage custard, celery, pistachios, wild garlic Wye Valley asparagus, poached free-range egg, barbecued gem, wild garlic emulsion Chicken liver parfait, mandarin, milk bread Main Norfolk chicken, cauliflower, harissa, bacon jam, lovage Lamb rump, broad beans, endive, carrots, leek sauce Cod, turnip, lemon, cauliflower, beetroot, white wine Wild garlic gnocchi, peas, asparagus, black garlic, pesto Courgette cannelloni, English ricotta, lemon gel, popped wild rice Dessert Honey and violet cream, blueberry curd with honeycomb ice cream Chocolate and hazelnut mousse with grapefruit, chilli sorbet Pink rhubarb and spiced orange sphere, clotted cream ice cream Lemon and wild nettle cake, almonds, ginger cookie English cheese plate with apricot and ginger preserve, charcoal biscuits, cranberry and raisin biscuits
    Set Lunch Menu Photo

What 157 people are saying

Origin Kensington 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • West London

    Great for scenic views

  • West London

    British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Origin Kensington offers an "elegant dining experience" with attentive service and a "remarkable high tea." Guests appreciate the "delicious" food, friendly staff, and a "great atmosphere." While some note room for improvement in menu flexibility, the overall experience is "highly recommended" for special occasions and casual dining alike.

157 Reviews
  1. Karen

    Cornwall4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A perfect venue for a pre-concert early dinner. The venue was within easy walking distance of the Albert Hall. It was airy, clean and quiet. The menu was varied and interesting and the food was of excellent quality, freshly prepared and hot as well as a reasonable waiting time for delivery, i.e. not rushed and not too long. The price of the meal was pretty good as well, especially when compared with other venues of this quality. The staff were attentive and pleasant so, all in all, a really good experience. We'd definitely return

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  2. Angela

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The dining area was fresh, contemporary and stylish and the food at Origin was exquisite in combination of flavours, preparation and plating. In every dish the quality of the ingredients was excellent and the combination of flavours showed great attention to detail resulting in delicious and interesting dishes. My dessert was a standout, Honey and Violet Cream with Blueberry Curd, it combined crunch, cream and delicate flavours - looked gorgeous and tasted wonderful! The three course Travelzoo Voucher was extremely good value. We also noticed that the hotel looked stylish and the location was wonderful. Would go back in a heartbeat.

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  3. Chris

    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very attentive and respectful waitstaff. Elegantly delicious food.

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  4. Catherine

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely lunch for a 60th birthday celebration. Great restaurant, with a good atmosphere, comfy seating, open, light and airy. Excelent service, very attentive, but not intrusive. Delicious food, the pea soup was bursting with flavour and my cod was cooked well and tasted great! Lamb cooked to order and very suculant. Lovely gesture of a "happy birthday" plate of petitfours - a very nice touch Quite pricey for a bottle of wine at £42, but worth it for a special occasion. Thank you for a lovely time - I highly recomend the Origin

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  5. Patricia

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely tea with delicious food and our server Istvan was friendly and attentive without being intrusive. I recommend Origin at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington to everyone.

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  6. Lorraine VIP

    Warwickshire17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A quiet spot for a treat. However, the food can be improved upon.

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  7. Trudi

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food and drink in a nice setting. Good friendly service.

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  8. Judy

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The High Tea experience was truly remarkable. The service , food quality and presentation was Excellent.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Warwickshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service for Sunday lunch Dealt extremely well with my multiple food intolerances. Special thanks to Mohammed A who went the extra mile. Nothing was too much trouble for him and all the staff. Would highly recommend.

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  10. Janet

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was absolutely delicious, outstanding. I will definitely return. So glad I chose this place for birthday meal.

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Origin Kensington is rated 4.4 stars by 157 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Origin Kensington

2-24 Kensington High St, London, Greater London W8 4PT

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located on Kensington High Street next to the Palace and Kensington Gardens
  • Neighborhood
    Kensington
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:30 am All Day Daily 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sunday Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    Kensington High Street Tube Station (Circle & District lines) / Bus Routes 9, 23, 29, 52
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    John Serhal
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Email or call for more information on larger group bookings reservations@originkensington.co.uk<br />
  • Private party facilities
    Origin Kensington is available for private hire with capacity of up to 160.
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