London Restaurants within a 5 minute walk of High Street Kensington Station | Ratings, Reviews & Maps

6* Absolutely amazing restaurant located in Kensington. Came here a couple of times previously and unfortunately they were fully booked, tried our luck again and thankfully they were able to squeeze us in.(BE WARNED- if you haven't booked you'll be lucky to get in, definitely so at peak times). The menu looked great, rustic English fare.We went for stilton mousse and cheese and leek tart for starters followed by rump of lamb and fish pie. The food was faultless. Every dish tasted gorgeous. The wine (just went for Malbec and Chablis by the glass) was very nice too. The service was friendly, attentive and helpful. The atmosphere was warm, cosy and romantic with a very rural theme. Prices were reasonable considering the quality of the food and the location of the restaurant. Overall we had a great time and I'm so glad we were able to get a table. We'd both like to go again, soon. My thanks to the gentlemen on the door, they were very busy so I didn't get chance to get his name (owner,manager,maitre d, greeter?) But he was amazing and a real credit to the restaurant. I'd highly recommend this restaurant.
Michael C - 5 months ago

Fantastic service, ambience, and food. The food itself is good, but it's really everything else that puts the experience over the top! It's a little pricey, but specially compared to other pubs, but in my opinion, completely worth it! I had: - Stilton mousse: fantastic! - Sausage and mash: good. The onion gravy had fantastic depth - Chocolate pot: dense, but silky
Mansi Suresh - a year ago

I made this last minute booking through email and got the confirmation within minutes so that was a good start! Very responsive even over emails. The place is unpretentious but you get more than you would expect! I chose this place for a catch-up with my friends whom I haven’t seen for 10+ years! We were led downstairs which was a surprise at first but it was the perfect place and my friends really liked it too — what with it’s rustic charm and English food. The food was fantastic (we even had a vegetable dish on the house, thanks!). Service was superb and very patient with us when we delayed our order because one of my friends was running late. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and will definitely come here again with my family next!
Tin Alcantara - a year ago

We were accidentally a day late for our reservation, but the staff was happy to move some tables around to accommodate our party of five! The food was outstanding. We all chose to do the prefix menu, and I had the quiche/tarte, the sausage & gravy, and the apple crumb w/custard. All were excellent. They serve magnums of wine & charge you according to how much of it you drank, which is a brilliant idea! They also do glasses, but for our group the magnum made sense. Service was super friendly. Highly recommend!
Teri Pozniak - a year ago

Absolutely amazing! Can't really think of a single negative aspect of our visit to Maggie Jone's. The place is beautifully decorated, which kind of takes you back in time. It was also interesting and fun to eat at a restaurant that is almost entirely lit by candles. Our waiter Louie was an absolute gentleman, very courteous and helpful with recommendations. Last but not least, the food was probably one of the best we've had during our stay in London. My partner and I went for the 3 course menu, which was so plentiful that we ended up sharing one dessert.
Victor Coelho - a year ago

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Darpan Was An Absolutely Amazing Bartender! He Made Our Experience Truly Memorable With His Fun And Helpful Personality. He Went Above And Beyond To Ensure We Had A Great Time. The Beer Selection Was Fantastic, And The Level Head IPA Was Exceptional—Fresh, Flavorful, And Perfectly Balanced. If You’re A Fan Of IPAs, I Highly Recommend Giving It A Try. We’ll Definitely Be Coming Back and you can meet us here anytime you’re here.
Sumanth Tangirala - 3 weeks ago

Travelling alone for work on a Tuesday evening. Nice burger, bar staff warm and friendly. Atmosphere nice, reasonably busy. Good solid London pub. Didn’t get to see Prince of Wales, but maybe he only comes in on weekends!
Corin Birchall - 2 months ago

Great pub experience, The kitchen is superb. What made it special over the top is its service. Kudos Chrsitina!! Friendly, informative and helpful
Albert De Rojas - 3 months ago

It was a pleasure to visit this pub. The ambiente itself isn't extraordinary but the food, beverage and the service is! We had a mix of five of the small plates, every single plate was delicious and the sauces flavourful coordinated. Also the Dessert was very tasteful.
Dominik Feldgrill - 3 months ago

One of Green King pub at just off busy high street Kensington. Nice to pop in to have a cold pint in this cozy old little pub after a long walk for shopping. The food is traditional pub menu and nothing special, but is variety, reasonable and tastes good. The bar staff are friendly and good service. TV's on for watching sports games. No garden or courtyard for smokers.
Show Auntie - 7 months ago

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I really miss Cote Brasserie in Glasgow so we were super happy to find this one in Kensington. Popped in for lunch and it was excellent. Just a really nice vibe and great food. We shared whitebait to start... super light and tasty. Then salad nicoise and caeser with french fries. A little glass of red wine! Lovely staff too. Thanks
Laura J Aitcheson - 3 months ago

Set menu offers good value. The waiter (Robi) took the time to speak with me, recommending a wine to enjoy with my meal (great choice!). Service was efficient and friendly.
Matthew - 3 months ago

There’s a very good combination of a warm team and atmosphere, good food and drink (enjoyed the Orange wine!) , and value for money.
Michaela Oneill - 2 weeks ago

Côte Kensington offers a cozy atmosphere and attentive service, making it an excellent choice for dining. The menu presents a variety of delicious French-inspired dishes, complemented by a well-curated wine selection. Perfect for a relaxed evening out.
Kseniia Feodoridi - 3 weeks ago

Great sitting outside to have breakfast. They have blankets for you for cold days. I ordered the Eggs Benedict and it was excellent along with the coffee. I recommend it.
Eva Levy - 2 months ago

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Very delicious sushi and tempura, great place for dating and meeting friends. It is a pleasure to watch the chefs work meticulously. If you are not price sensitive and just want to experience good food and service, this restaurant is a great choice.
Melody Zhou - 2 months ago

One of the best places in London to have amazing sushi ! Everything was fresh and delicious, service was excellent and attended to all needs. The special was fantastic. My favourite was the wagyu roll just melts in your mouth!
kc - a month ago

I’ve been in London for work for about 6 months and chose to cap off my girlfriend’s one visit to see me by bringing her to Yashin even though I’d never been on my own. This was hands down the best meal I’ve had in London in my time here and was an incredible date. The tasting menu with pairings was incredible and the service was impeccable. I couldn’t be more appreciative for how great this team made our date night.
James Gibson - 2 months ago

Genuinely some of the best nigiri my wife and I have had. Every piece was balanced perfectly and as their cheeky slogan states, skip the soy sauce here, as you definitely do not need it. The uni was melt in your mouth incredible with a touch of wasabi. To follow we both ordered the eight piece omakase which again, was incredible and left us wishing we had got the eleven piece. The service was perfect and everyone in the staff was so kind. Many thanks to everyone at Yashin for a great dinner! Jaren & Claire
Jaren Smart - 2 months ago

Amazing food and professional, friendly team! Sushi prepared by the Chef was perfect and the dishes from the kitchen were all super tasty and beautifully presented.
Jurek Wasio - 5 months ago

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Had a great experience over here, classic British pub, with traditional selection of food, obviously fish and chips and steak and ale pie is a must to try. Great atmosphere and friendly staff with high efficiency when it comes to customer care. Enjoyed our stay, and I can only recommend it. I see this pub as a hidden gem.
Pickey Pick n Mix - 2 months ago

Truly English pub in the heart of one of the most touristic areas in London! The barman was friendly and competent, very kind and efficient. The food good and tasty, the atmosphere relaxed. I'll be back!
C. B. - 10 months ago

Perfect spot for drinks after a long day at work. Excellent, fast and friendly service. Lovely atmosphere also! We didn’t intend to stay for dinner as well, but we did! The food was delicious especially the karaage chicken starter to share! Highly recommend. We will def be back again! Our new favourite spot in High Street Kensington
Daria X - 2 months ago

Update: We decided to visit the pub again and really glad we did. The gammon steak and 8 oz. sirloin were superb. I would recommend these if you wish to try the classics. It wasn't busy at the time of our visit and staff gave us an overview of the Greene King brand. The place was clean and the ambience was relaxed. It was a pleasant experience, very many thanks to the team (huge credit to the chef for the fantastic meal). Previous review: Booked a table for 2, arrived only to be told kitchen was out of order which was fine as these things do happen, however, we received no notification that this was the case, otherwise, we wouldn't have made the journey. Interacted with 2 staff throughout, one was friendly and nice, one staff was a bit off with his customer-facing skills towards us. The decor is nice and I can only imagine the ambience when watching live sports on tele. I may visit again to give the place another chance to redeem itself and will definitely home in on customer-facing skills. I believe in second chances. In the meantime, 3 stars is fair.
Shame A Name - 3 years ago

Slow on service because they literally forgot to serve us our drinks. But great atmosphere and filling dishes. The selection of beers is great as well. Decent price for a pub along high street Kensington
Chloe Loh - a year ago

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Cosy little restaurant cafe with friendly service and incredible food. Very impressed with the falafel, hummus and shawarma wraps with plentiful portion sizes. Great place to visit for a sit down or takeaway meal at a pretty reasonable price for London.
Rich Batchelor - a month ago

This is the best schwarma place. The meat, the sauces, the portion size to price ratio, and most importantly: the flavours. The food is freshly made and the kitchen area is visible, giving confidence in the food being made. They give you everything you need to create the perfect meal to your liking. The service is great, the workers and cooks are very friendly and are very hard working. I get that the dining area itself is a little cramped but what can you expect based on property size. What they've made is plenty spacious enough for families and couples. I don't even live in London, but I visit just to go here, it's the best one.
Ash Awais - 3 weeks ago

Absolutely Brilliant.. extremely delicious food. Very friendly staff with me and my children. Well done
Adel Salama - 2 months ago

Ranoush is a great little Lebanese spot with a traditional menu and well-cooked flavourful food. I’ve been several times and it’s consistent and straightforward which is great. I will say the dishes are pricey in my opinion even accounting for the premium location. Portion sizes are decent, and the service is great. Never had any problems getting a table. It may be difficult to find parking nearby but it’s very close to a tube. Would recommend if you like Lebanese food.
Scott Thompson - a year ago

Had a blast late lunch here. The portion size is considerably big for us.. just share 1 lunch platter and 1 wrap between the 3 of us and we were super satisfied. Amazing food and wonderful service. The meat was juicy and crispy with strong yet gentle flavour. The dippings were smooth and salad was super fresh.
Florentin Devina - a year ago

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Great place to have lovely cup of hot chocolate which is exquisite! Cakes not only look cute but taste amazing too! Menu is huge with main courses as well Definitely a must visit place! Fath Is a professional… photographer))) Super friendly and caring guy!
Anya M. - a month ago

We had such a lovely experience. We just had a cappuccino and my daughter the French Toast, they did not even mind that we shared. We were treated so well. Such a beautiful setting!
Mardré Le Roux - 3 months ago

Cafe Concerto Kensington High Street was absolutely epic. What a wonderful restaurant and patisserie. We stopped for a cup of tea and a sweet treat and fell in love with Cafe Concerto. Such a beautiful display of cakes and patisserie in the window. We will definitely be back again and again. We are coming for “afternoon” tea next time. Robin our waiter was spectacular.
Andrew Seigrist - 4 months ago

Excellent service! The staff were super friendly, attentive, and we were helped the second we walked in the door. They were all very well dressed and clearly cared about their business and the service they offered. We ordered the afternoon tea which was very good, especially the desserts. I think they could do with cleaning the floors more often, and give the restrooms a bit more attention. Other than that, we had a great time here, and would absolutely recommend this establishment to anyone who would like a traditional afternoon tea experience.
Kylynn Clare - 6 months ago

We ordered the afternoon tea for two, which included a tea pot for each one of us. The finger sandwiches and the pastries were really good but our absolute favourite were the raisins scones. We asked for a raspberry lemonade and it was really fresh 😋 Everyone was really kind, specially Robin and Shahrin.
Valeria y Paul - a month ago

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The Kensington Curry Club were pleased to hold their September meeting at Chakra Kensington. The most helpful manager devised a menu for the seven of us that included an inspired selection of starters followed by main courses that included a perfectly prepared ‘Old Delhi Butter Chicken’, Paneer Butter Masala, delicious Dal Makhani along with a range of accompaniments. The service was immaculate and very friendly in the comfortable dining room….I expect that a number of our members will be returning to this delightful restaurant!
Mark Gubbins - 4 months ago

What a fantastic experience and wonderful cuisine. Excellent staff very knowledgeable brilliant atmosphere really comfortable, I ate everything and licked the plate clean. I had the chicken curry and it was delicious probably the best curry I’ve had in a long while. The mushroom rice you could eat on its own that’s how good it was. This is a boutique restaurant vey small but comfortable the atmosphere is very nice you will definitely have to book or be disappointed. This is probably the best Indian restaurant in London I was amazed how good the food was definitely I will be back there again and again. Fantastic exquisite food beautiful surroundings.
rich burnham - 11 months ago

Another delicious meal at Chakra - this is our go-to local Indian restaurant, always exceptionally delicious - they’ve got some more unusual and different dishes on offer you don’t see everywhere else. I personally love the pani puri, Bombay ki Bhel Puri, fish moilee, rice, and rasmalai for pudding. Nice cocktails too. Decor and atmosphere is lovely too and has an decking outdoor seating area with heaters. Staff are always friendly and welcoming too :)
L Herriot - 11 months ago

Whilst the service was impeccable here, the evening was slightly let down by the food. Somethings we had were excellent, Pani Puri, Avocado dumplings, Chatt (starters) however the mains didn't live up to the preclude to the meal. The panneer was watery and the lamb chops were mainly bone. The Desi salad wasn't chopped, it was sliced tomato, onion and cucumber which was just odd and disappointing. I expected a bowl of refreshing salad. The prawns were stand out, however there were only three. For the price, I would expect more. All in all, not a complete disaster, with a few tweaks this restaurant could be great, but right now, it's just not worth the premium prices they are charging.
Sadie LaDuc - a year ago

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Lovely and friendly staff. The food was lovely. Good atmosphere. Thanks
Lavinia Tudor - a month ago

Great service and food, staff were attentive but not intrusive. The "Best ever Fudge cake" is more of a chocolate torte than cake. But all dishes were delicious 😋
Richard Grant - a week ago

The restaurant staff is friendly and attentive. Perhaps a bit more eye contact would be appreciated, but I understand it was busy. A minor issue is that I informed the waitress that my son has a mild egg allergy to ensure nothing with egg, but when we ordered dessert, they forgot, and my son had a slight reaction. It's manageable, but please be careful, as this could be a significant issue for people with food allergies. The rest was fine, and the food was tasty.
JennySkyIsTheLimit - a year ago

Great place to visit, we ate lovely Italian meal, I'd be happy to come back to this restaurant in the future
M Chabior - 5 months ago

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The place is absolutely beautiful. The service is warm and charming. We spent a great time there. My partner said the coffee was excellent. We both enjoyed the food so much. Definitely recommend!
Caroline Grespinet - in the last week

Superb service and customer standards. Enjoyed a tasty burger, home made fries and a lovely Thai red curry. The mocktails were made with the same standards as normal cocktails sans alcohol. Pity I was too full to sample desserts but next time! Well priced too. Highly recommended.
The_Lady_K London - 3 months ago

We have been coming to Balans for years, great atmosphere and the staff are great fun as you can see, Jess, David and Lorie are so committed and ensure you have a great time! Delicious food, great variety for everyone. David the owner always says hello and again he is very attentive to our needs. 💃🕺🏻
Tracie Ashford - a month ago

Average experience at our first time visit! Dinner time. Firstly, the staff judged us because we didn’t have reservations, however, during our time, the only 10-15% table were full. Secondly, the waiting time was not good, longer than we expected. Mushroom soup was tasty, lamb steak was okaying. Pesto aubergine was not good, the aubergine does not enough, was kinda eating only pesto. Service charge can be seen and it is higher for this service.
Muge BN - 2 months ago

Really enjoyed our lunch here. Staff were helpful and there was a good choice of food, all of which was very tasty. The place has an interesting casual vibe, which is relaxing, with wooden tables and a buzz of chatter. There is a tree in the centre, which was seasonally decorated, which added to the sense of place. My mushroom soup (soup of the day), came with two pieces of toasted sourdough, and was an excellent soup. My companions were equally happy with their options, the breakfast burrito, fish and chips and a cheese omelette. The bathrooms are downstairs, and I did like the sign on the doors, oddly a lady having to cross her legs.
Angela Gibbs - 2 months ago

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