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Nina
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.6(68)Marylebone - 2
The Ivy Asia, St. Paul's
Price: Moderate•Asian•4.5(7,874)St Paul's - 3
Wahaca Covent Garden
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.7(21)Covent Garden - 4
Cecconi's
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.5(3,069)Mayfair - 5
Los Mochis London City
Price: Very Expensive•Pacific Rim•4.3(1,096)Liverpool Street
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STK Steakhouse London - Strand
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.2(4,896)Covent Garden - 2
STK Rooftop Steakhouse & Bar
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.1(854)Stratford - 3
Blacklock Soho
Price: Moderate•Steak•4.7(6,107)Soho - 4
Gallery
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary British•4.7(8,283)Covent Garden - 5
Happy
Price: Moderate•European•4.4(4,594)Leicester Square
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Hakkasan Mayfair
Price: Very Expensive•Chinese•4.5(7,877)Mayfair - 2
Sexy Fish London
Price: Moderate•Asian•4.5(3,136)Mayfair - 3
Bocconcino Mayfair
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.3(3,130)Mayfair - 4
COYA Mayfair
Price: Very Expensive•Peruvian•4.5(1,752)Mayfair - 5
The Wolseley
Price: Expensive•European•4.6(3,941)St. James's
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Ognisko
Price: Expensive•Polish•4.8(3,958)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.Margaux
Price: Expensive•Contemporary European•4.7(1,010)Margaux is a modern European restaurant/wine bar. The French/Italian inspired menu includes seared foie gras, house made pork terrine, porcini risotto for appetisers and seared scallops, grilled veal rib and Barolo braised beef as some of the main courses. 100 bin wine list covers a broad range of producers and grapes, with an emphasis on old world wines. If you don"t want to stretch to a bottle there are over 25 wines by the glass and carafe. The dessert menu includes a dark chocolate plate featuring cocoa in 7 textures, passion fruit crème brûlée and amaretto sponge cake and a selection of house made ice creams. The weekend brunch menu features classic such as eggs benedict and eggs royal, smoked salmon, french toast with cinnamon ice cream.
Macellaio RC South Kensington
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.5(782)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.Korean Grill Kensington
Price: Expensive•Korean•4.5(101)Experience Authentic Korean Flavors at Korean Grill Kensington
Nestled in the heart of Kensington, KGK offers an unforgettable dining experience where traditional Korean flavours meet contemporary elegance. Our menu features premium cuts of dry aged meat, fresh seafood, and vibrant seasonal vegetables, all prepared with meticulous attention to detail.
Savour the art of Korean BBQ with our staff grilling each cut to your desired temperature.
Pair your meal with a selection of artisanal soju or fine wines.
Whether you're planning an intimate dinner, a celebratory gathering, or a culinary adventure, Korean Grill Kensington promises exceptional food, warm hospitality, and a stylish ambiance.
Bibendum Oyster Bar
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.7(1,228)Claude Bosi’s Oyster Bar stands proudly in the ground floor space of Michelin House, furnished with unique mosaic flooring, and fascinating wall tiles steeped in history.
Shellfish and seafood is the main highlight of the menu, but there are many other dishes to choose from too.
Sharing platters, family-style feasts and relaxed dining options are what we do best.
We have space to dine inside and outside. Our outside tables are situated both ‘streetside’ at the front of the building, and also within our semi-open patio. All tables are on a first-come-first-served basis only.
Children of all ages are welcome. Please let us know if you need a highchair and/or space at the table for a pram.Yashin Ocean House
Price: Expensive•Japanese•4.7(383)Yashin Ocean House was founded by some of London's leading experts in Japanese cuisine. Hosting an elegant dining hall with Edwardian architecture, the ambience is perfect for dates with friends, family or couples as well as solo visits. Our menu is centred on satisfying Japanese tapas and our signature Omakase sushi, also offering some of the finest delicacies in the world such as our exclusive Hida wagyu. Enjoy your meal with a glass of sake, as we offer one of the widest ranges in London, and can suggest the perfect sake to enhance and complement your dish.
Our sushi concept is “without soy sauce – but if you want to”. Of course, we can serve as much soy sauce as the diner desires; however, what we want to emphasise is the taste of the fish. Therefore, each piece of sushi that we serve is brushed with the right amount of soy sauce and topped with an accompaniment that harmonises with the flavour of the fish.
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- AAlexLondon •1 review4.0Dined on 13 Apr 2025i went for my cousins birthday, the food was so good and fresh, the staff were so lovely and they also gave us a complimentary cake for her birthday too which was so nice.More infoMacellaio RC South KensingtonPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• South Kensington•4.5
- RRichardVIPEdinburgh/Midlothian •6 reviews4.0Dined on 11 Apr 2025An excellent spot for an evening cocktail or two, unfortunately it was very quiet when we were in 9-11pm on a Friday night. Ambience was lacking a wee bit but staff couldn’t have done any more.More infoThe Owl & MonkeyPrice: Expensive• Cocktail Bar• South Kensington•4.4
- DDonaldNew York City •26 reviews5.0Dined on 10 Apr 2025Always great food and service. Paco is a wonderful hostMore infoCambio de TercioPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Kensington•4.8
- DDaraHertfordshire •1 review5.0Dined on 8 Apr 2025KGK offers a standout Korean BBQ experience right in the heart of Kensington. The chef’s special boasted a generous selection, with the beef short rib stealing the show—its marinade was nothing short of astounding. Each item brought something unique to the table, creating a rich tapestry of flavours that complemented the meal beautifully. The ambiance is soothing and stylish, making it an ideal spot for a relaxed evening out. Service was impeccable—friendly, attentive, and genuinely accommodating. A definite must-visit for Korean BBQ lovers.More infoKorean Grill KensingtonPrice: Expensive• Korean• South Kensington•4.5
- AAlisonGloucestershire/Wiltshire •2 reviews4.0Dined on 5 Apr 2025Had a lovely meal, very relaxed amid the noise and general busyness of London. Nice surroundings, atmosphere, good service and good food. Very glad we stayed in hotel and ate hereMore infoThe Bugis Singapore RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Chinese• Kensington•4.3
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Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in South Kensington include Ognisko, Scoff & Banter - Kensington and Carluccio's - South Kensington
Restaurants with gluten-free options in South Kensington are Claude Bosi at Bibendum, AFTERNOON TEA AT LONDON SECRET GARDEN and Carluccio's - South Kensington
Bottomless brunch in South Kensington is available at Ognisko, Fait Maison: 50 Gloucester Road and AFTERNOON TEA AT LONDON SECRET GARDEN
The most romantic restaurant in South Kensington is Ognisko
Restaurants in South Kensington with a great view include Ognisko, AFTERNOON TEA AT LONDON SECRET GARDEN and Claude Bosi at Bibendum