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Origin Kensington, London, Greater London

Origin Kensington

4.5 (168)
£41 and over
British
2-24 Kensington High St, London, Greater London W8 4PT

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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

    £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
  • Plant-based & Children 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.
    Plant-based & Children 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

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What 168 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • West London

    Great for scenic views

  • West London

    British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Origin Kensington offers "excellent food and top notch service" with delightful afternoon tea experiences and beautifully presented dishes. The restaurant boasts a "comfortable & relaxing environment" with views of Kensington Gardens. While some found service a bit disorganized, many praised the "attentive and respectful waitstaff" and the "memorable" dining experiences.
168 Reviews
  1. ANNIE

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We revisited the Origin Kensington for afternoon tea. Both the quality of food and customer service were impressive as ever. Do remember to have a light lunch before the afternoon tea, so as to fully enjoy the finely crafted desserts.

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  2. John

    Bath/Somerset1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Great quality food, hard to fault. Friendly, attentive service. The ambience though was somewhat bright and cafeteria-like. Not a venue for a romantic dinner perhaps but certainly a venue for good food, well presented. Would go again.

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  3. Sonia

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to Origin for Afternoon Tea to celebrate my birthday. It was far beyond my expectations. Everything was great, I had a gorgeous view from my table, the service was top notch, food was fresh and flavourful and beautiful to look at. I also met a lovely couple there and had such a nice chat with them. The whole experience was memorable and thank you for making it so. I will definitely be back.

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  4. Barbara

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding The meal we had was huge. And fabulous and tasty Chefs a assit to the hotel. Highly recommend to all my friends and Family
    Origin KensingtonResponded on June 30, 2025
    Dear Barbara, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're so pleased you enjoyed the food at Origin Kensington and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind Regards Agnieszka

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Patrick

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Discoordinated service across the board. Wait staff was cleary disorganized and at one point incredulously rebutted my guest when they were questioned on what was delivered vs what was ordered. After paying bill in full, I was chased down in hotel lobby by the manager for a cake cutting fee they forgot to charge. Very embarrassing scenario that was not at all professionally handled. Cocktails were subpar and food was underwheling for pricing. Would not recommend.
    Origin KensingtonResponded on June 30, 2025
    Dear Mr Young, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your recent visit to Origin Kensington. We’re sorry to hear that your experience fell short of expectations. Your comments have been forwarded to our Food & Beverage management team for review and further investigation. If you would like to discuss your experience in more detail, please feel free to contact our Food & Beverage Operations Manager, Fabio Immovilli. We truly value your feedback and are committed to addressing the concerns you've raised. While we regret that your experience was disappointing on this occasion, we hope you will consider giving us another opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Kind regards, Debra Fernandes Executive Assistant

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had traditional Sunday roast lunch and all was as it should be - very good, but not the most delicious ever. And I prefer it when the carver comes to the table. The lamb a bit disappointing - a slightly older animal than usual? My beef was rather tough though the other servings were more tender (and looked different, strangely!). Did the Yorkshire pudding contain dripping? It could have been crunchier! Asparagus and the soup starters very nice, as also the desserts, and the service good. It's an agreeable and quiet place with views across Palace Avenue into Kensington Gardens, so we may return.

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  7. Jan

    Warwickshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An excellent afternoon tea with varied savouries, cakes and scones. The tea selection was huge. Service was attentive. Very pleased we could have a box of goodies to take home.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Julia VIP

    London11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quite a gem, lovely restaurant with excellent food and top notch service. Can definitely recommend

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  9. ANNIE

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Comfortable & relaxing environment - a view of the green near Kensington Palace. Charming pastry, quality food & abundant choices of tea for afternoon tea set. Very good service, attentive staff & sincere introduction to every course.
    Origin KensingtonResponded on May 24, 2025
    Dear Annie, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere, your kind words truly mean a lot to the whole team. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Kind Regards Agnieszka

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Karyn

    Central Kentucky4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a last minute reservation We had an Amazing experience The food was amazing and spot on for an afternoon tea Presentation was beautiful and delicious The wait staff was very friendly and informative
    Origin KensingtonResponded on May 14, 2025
    Dear Karyn, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're so pleased you enjoyed the food and service at the Origin Kensington, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind Regards Agnieszka

    1 person found this helpful

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Origin Kensington is rated 4.5 stars by 168 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 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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