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La Palombe, London, Greater London

La Palombe

4.9
4.9
120 Reviews
£26 to £40
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • 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, natural and biodynamic 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    French, Mediterranean, Contemporary French
  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jake Leach
  • 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 120 people are saying

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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • London

    Best Overall

  • London

    French

  • West London

    Best Overall

  • West London

    Best Food

  • West London

    Best Service

  • West London

    Best Ambiance

  • West London

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Palombe is a standout dining destination celebrated for its "superb food" and "charming service." Guests rave about its "warm and inviting" atmosphere, making it perfect for family dinners or meeting friends. Highlights include the "venison croquettes," "octopus starter," and "Côte de Boeuf." A must-visit in Kensington.
120 Reviews
  1. Deblina

    VIP

    London

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely, relaxed, charming, neighbourhood joint! The venison main dish is exemplary with the venison cooked three ways. Just a few more options on the main menu would make things even more amazing

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  2. Dennis

    Munich

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chill place and excellent food. It is a small restaurant and very busy, and the staffs are so friendly and welcoming. We ordered a bottle of burgundy red and the wine is reasonably priced too!

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  3. Philip

    Oxford

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and ambience, will be coming back again when we're next visiting.

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  4. Bob

    VIP

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolute class. Such a welcoming team from front of house and the chef. Beautifully prepared dishes with delicious jus. Own estate venison adds a special touch. But also delicately cooked duck and even hare. We’ll be back.

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  5. Laura

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We can't wait to come back! Beautiful place, outstanding food and service. Definitely one of my faves now :)

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  6. Mark

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Well worth visiting for original menu choices, well presented and coupled with excellent service. A great alternative to O Portico.

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  7. Kevin

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for a valentines day meal and I am struggling to find any fault. The meal was outstanding; an excellent mushroom and wild garlic soup followed by Chicken ballontine. This was followed by the best creme brûlée I think I have ever had. Accompanied by a great wine choice, this represented great value for money in terms of quality. What makes the difference however is the level of service. Professional, polite, attentive but not intrusive. The owner also came around to make sure things were fine with his customers and it was very clear that he really cares for his customers, his staff and the dishes prepared. If this review isnt enough to convince you, just take a look at the other reviews and ratings - this place is a gem.

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  8. Adam

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent - absolutely delicious. Service was great and the menu had a nice range of something-for-everyone. Can't wait to go back. And surprisingly inexpensive, considering London and everything else.

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  9. barry

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    amazing service and food cannot fault the place from start to finish a fantastic experience

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  10. Emily

    VIP

    Bedfordshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible meal and restaurant! Highly recommend we can’t wait to go back

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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 120 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Palombe

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, Mediterranean, Contemporary French
  • 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
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