Ognisko

4.8

3828 Reviews

£26 to £40

Polish

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2 people

Dec 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
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.

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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

What 3,828 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

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Ognisko offers a delightful Polish dining experience in South Kensington with "amazing food" and a "great atmosphere." The restaurant boasts generous portions and a wide selection of traditional dishes, including standout duck and pierogies. Patrons praise the "excellent service" and the beautiful terrace, perfect for a pre-Prom meal.

3,828 Reviews

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Pedro
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the staff, they were polite and patiently, and always with a smile they answered all my silly questions
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Angela
London
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Really great! Atmosphere buzzy, service friendly yet professional, top notch quality food. Loved the room and the high ceilings. Will definitely go back many times and take my friends. After so many disappointing meals in London restaurants in 2024, this was a very welcome experience
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Anna
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
KAVKA vodka is a winner! I had a horseradish shot with my herring. Just right! The food could arrive a bit warmer though.
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RODNEY
Surrey
16 reviews
2.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
It may be very good away from Christmas but…. a pre-concert meal was just okay. The exterior terrace was noisy at 6pm and the place was a bit shambolic. The food was pleasant but not spectacular. I will give it another try but not in the festive season
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Melody
VIP
New York City
26 reviews
3.0
26 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
The food at the restaurant is good, but the noise level is astronomical. The tables are packed very close together and it is impossible to have a conversation with your dining partners because there is so much loud conversation going on around you. We were really not able to enjoy our meal nor hear each other.
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Keith
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic lunch with really flavoursome food. We’re not regular visitors to London so the choice of restaurant was a bit of a punt. But it was a great choice and although very busy the service was great too.
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Dominika
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was great. True polish food. Cannot fault it
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Ichiro
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I visited the restaurant with my family to celebrate our memarial date. It was the second visit to me. Both visits were really fulfilling because of not only delicious foods but also very good ambience.
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Ellen
London
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food excellent. Ambience wonderful except for young children running uncontrolled. Will definitely be back
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Sheila
VIP
London
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
This is a delightful restaurant in a lovely setting, a formal dining room with pleasant, professional waiting staff. Food is very good - modern Polish food including very good fish dishes. I particularly enjoyed and recommend the large range of vodkas.
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Ognisko does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

Ognisko is rated 4.8 stars by 3828 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

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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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