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1. Ognisko

4.8

Exceptional(3916)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Polish • South Kensington

Booked 64 times today

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.

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2. Carluccio's - South Kensington

4.1

Excellent(1133)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • South Kensington

Booked 12 times today

Here at Carluccio's, we’ve always been true to our Italian heritage and what food really means to us. The best ingredients, from the best regions, cooked with love. Our restaurant is conveniently located next to South Kensington underground station and is just a short walk from the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum.We’re open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday to Sunday. Our menu caters to vegetarians/vegans and those who are following a gluten-free diet.

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3. Macellaio RC South Kensington

4.6

Exceptional(775)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • South Kensington

Booked 13 times today

Welcome to MACELLAIO RC SOUTH KENSINGTON, kingdom of the Italian Fassona beef and the first butchery-restaurant opened in London.Macellaio RC is a growing family of three Italian restaurants in London.Our restaurants are most famous for its fine steak. In fact, Macellaio means "butcher" and we like to call our steakhouses the butchery with tables. The steak we serve is exclusively from the Fassona beef breed, sourced from special mountain valleys in the north of Genoa.We take pride in sourcing incredible authentic Italian ingredients, food with utmost respect, preparing it with love, and expertly cooking each dish bringing to life a delightful trattoria dining experience.Immerse yourself in an unparalleled dining experience where your steak is masterfully butchered and presented to you before being cooked, and where our chefs craft artisan breads, focaccia and pizza in-house.

4. Bocca Lounge

4.0

Excellent(44)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• International • South Kensington

Booked 1 time today

OPULENT & GLAMOROUS LOUNGINGBRUNCH - RESTAURANT – BAR - SHISHARESTAURANT & LOUNGEAn instagrammable social and café-style eatery, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Whilst serving a wide varying choice of non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks to be accompanied with high-calibre shishas. Escape to a sanctuary from the busy pace of the capital.PRIVATE VIP ROOMFind seclusion on our top floor, with scenic balcony views and picturesque luxury settings. Let your guests experience tailored dining with the option of lavish entertainment through to late evening.

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5. Hispania Kensington

4.8

Exceptional(36)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Kensington

Booked 2 times today

Welcome to Hispania Kensington. We are offering just a cold menu on sundays and mondays. Please, have this in mind if you are booking for one of theses days. We look forward to serving you soon!.

6. Light Of India

4.5

Awesome(416)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Indian • Kensington

Booked 7 times today

Situated in the heart of Kensington, The Light of India restaurant is a classy and elegant Indian restaurant established in 1984. Dishes are derived from the Moghul cuisine of North West India where fish and meat ingredients are, traditionally, cooked in a tandoor oven. Being awarded the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence, Open Table Dinners Choice Award as well as the Certificate of Excellence by AAA our culinary philosophy is deceptively simple. We celebrate the very best of Indian food. The Light of India is the perfect place for family dining in London, an intimate dinner with your special somebody, or just a meal with friends or colleagues.

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7. Pravaas - South Kensington

4.8

Exceptional(62)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Indian • South Kensington

Booked 6 times today

Pravaas’s culinary concept is to provide a journey through dishes inspired byChef Patron Shilpa Dandekar. Her unyielding passion for the culinary arts andher insatiable desire to explore various kitchen styles have fuelled her quest fordiverse culinary knowledge, allowing her to create some exceptional dishes inthe menu. The Signature dishes in the menu include Patra chaat, Lamb Galouti Kebab, Sundries Tomatoes & Red Chilli Tandoori Chicken, Venison Dalcha, Red Snapper & Palourde Moilee to name some but the entire menu is enticing.Chef Shilpa is a force to reckon as she is much loved among the locals. Her main award is repetitive clientele who visits her restaurant for her finesse and distinctiveness. 'PRAVAAS' is very close to the Natural History Museum, Royal Albert hall, Kensington Palace.The atmosphere is comfortable, relaxed with warm and welcoming service.

8. Go Viet

4.8

Exceptional(450)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Kensington

Booked 9 times today

After the phenomenal success of Chinatown's Viet Food, the founder Chef Jeff Tan opens his flagship, modern fusion Vietnamese restaurant with casual dining, Go Viet in South Kensington.With its comfortable booth seating, low hanging Asian style lamps, terracotta colour scheme and backlit tortoiseshell wall panels, it is sleek, contemporary and minimalist. From the moment you walk in there is a feeling of warmth and peacefulness.GO-Viet menu created by Chef Tan and Chef Huang with Chef Jeff’s concept of combines the finest quality Vietnamese ingredients with Western cooking style, injecting healthy elements to Vietnamese cuisine and gives it a modern twist. Fresh and fragrant herbs combined with delicately seasoned sauces and broths, dishes are not only beautifully presented but packed full of flavour, and free from MSG.A selection of red, rose and white world wines, unique cocktails (as well as non-alcoholic versions), beers, ciders and juices, make up the extens

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9. Scoff & Banter - Kensington

4.3

Awesome(956)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • South Kensington

Booked 4 times today

At Scoff & Banter, The Farmer’s Selection celebrates exceptional local produce with a collection of distinctive contemporary European dishes.Led by carefully sourced ingredients from our handpicked farms and suppliers, The Farmer’s Selection menu offers an exquisite taste of the season, expertly prepared by our culinary team.

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10. Chucs Cafe Kensington

4.7

Exceptional(130)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • South Kensington

Chucs Cafe Kensington, the fourth London outpost for the Restaurant & Cafe collection, offers a high-quality, full service café menu, alongside takeaway options – including paninis, salads, smoothies and coffee. The breakfast menu features a wide selection of dishes, ranging from fresh pastries and House Granola & Yoghurt, to classic favourites including Eggs Benedict, and Smashed Avocado with Poached Eggs & Smoked Chilli. The all day offering will include some of Chucs’ most popular dishes, including the delicious – and don’t forget Instagrammable – Cobb Salad, Chicken Milanese & Club Sandwich. Come evening, guests can select from a carefully curated wine list - a large selection of which will be available by the glass – all to be enjoyed alongside ciccheti, small plates, or main dishes - including Burrata, Saffron & Prawn Risotto, Wild mushrooms Lasagna.

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catharine
London •1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food was really comforting Italian and just added to a long overdue getting together with friends. The waiters' service was seamless and friendly. All in all a very enjoyable evening for catching up.
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Carluccio's - South KensingtonPrice: Expensive• Italian• South Kensington
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Stella-Maria
London •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Old-fashioned in the best way possible, with warm service, and good food.
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OgniskoPrice: Expensive• Polish• South Kensington
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4.8
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Simone
Manchester/Greater Manchester •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
All the members of the staff were amazing, specially Enrico that he made our first time at the Macellaio a unique experience. Thank you so much!!!!
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Macellaio RC South KensingtonPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• South Kensington
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4.6
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Sharon
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Staff are very friendly food is delicious highly recommended this place lovely and clean
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Light Of IndiaPrice: Expensive• Indian• Kensington
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4.5
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Toronto / Ontario •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Food was amazing and staff were very friendly - service excellent
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4.8

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