Forty Five - Kensington

Name: Forty Five - Kensington
Address: 43-45 Cromwell Rd, London, Greater London, United Kingdom, SW7 2EF
Telephone: 020 7518 0562
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (42)

£26 to £40

International

43-45 Cromwell Rd, London, Greater London SW7 2EF

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2 people

22 May 2025

22:00

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for business meals

Dine in our boutique restaurant, located in the heart London's most prestigious borough. At Forty Five Kensington we offer fine dining in an intimate yet welcoming setting, with service that leaves you truly satisfied. Our enticing menu has options from locally sourced steaks cooked to taste, to the finest quality seafood, we even have a selection of dishes from the East, including our very own Forty Five Biryani, and last but certainly not least, we can't forget about our renowned Arabic Mixed Grill.

Please note:
We are an over 18's only venue and operate a challenge 25 policy. Therefore if you look under 25 (it's a good thing!) just bring some photo ID (Diving License / Passport) and you can enter after a quick age verification.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
International, Steak, Middle Eastern
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 19:00–01:00
Phone number
020 7518 0562
Website
https://www.fortyfivekensington.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Edward Cooke

Location
43-45 Cromwell Rd, London, Greater London SW7 2EF
Area
South Kensington
Parking details
None
Public transit
Both Gloucester Road and South Kensington tube stations are only a few minutes walk away.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

45% off
24 Jan 2025 - 29 May 2025
To showcase our fabulous à la carte menu, we are offering you a 45% discount every Tuesday to Thursday. T&Cs: Diners are entitled to a 45% discount when dining from the à la carte menu subject to the purchase of one main course and one starter or dessert per person. The discount does not include drinks purchased when dining. The discount is valid 7pm-1am Tuesdays to Thursdays and in the restaurant only, until 29th May 2025.

Soup De Jour£8.00
Ask your server for today's selection. Warm bread & butter choice
Grilled Tiger Prawns£18.00
Chili & garlic butter
Wild Mushroom and Rosemary Gnocchi£10.00
Roast Aubergine£12.00
Pomegranates, feta cheese, pine kernels & greek yoghurt
Fresh Steamed Mussels£9.00
Coconut, ginger, chili & lime
Charred Heritage Tomatoes£14.00
Mozzarella, basil dress
Vegetable Gyoza£9.00
Soy chili dip
Kibbeh£8.00
Croquettes of lamb, bulgur, onions & pine nuts
Hummus£8.00
Chickpea puree, tahini paste, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, pita bread
The Fattive£13.00
Baby gem, palm hearts, asparagus, artichokes, avocado, cherry tomatoes, dressing
Salad Nicoise£12.00
Green beans, black olive, cherry tomato, cucumber, red onion, quail egg, Nicoise dressing
- Grilled chicken breast£6.00
- Add king prawns£10.00

Pasta & Risotto

Spaghetti Alfredo£16.00
Chicken, Parmesan, cream
Seafood Linguini£22.00
Clams, mussels, king prawns
Penne Arrabbiata£15.00
Garlic, Tomatoes, chili, olive oil
Risotto Milanese£18.00
Asparagus & truffle oil

From The Grill

All grill dishes served with Arabic salad, rice, garlic sauce, pitta breads

Farouj Meshwi£18.00
Grilled 1/4 chicken, Sumac salad, garlic tomato, charred lemon
Shish Taouk£18.00
Grilled, Lemon & tomato marinated chicken
Lamb Kofta£18.00
Minced of fatty, onions, spices, fresh chilli
Lamb Meshwi£26.00
Grilled mini skewers
Arabic Mixed Grill£32.00
Selection of lamb chops, chicken & prime lamb chops
28 Day Aged Grass-Fed Steaks
Served with Portobello mushroom, grilled tomato & fat chips
- Fillet (7oz)£37.00
- Rib Eye (8oz)£32.00
- Prime Lamb Chops (5)£28.00
- Peppercorn£2.00
- Blue cheese£2.00
- Red wine, mushroom£2.00

Main Courses

The Kensington Burger£18.00
Angus beef burger, lettuce, red onion, gherkins, cheddar cheese, house burger sauce. Served with fries
Slow Cooked Rump of Lamb£20.00
Chickpeas, Okra, tomatoes & spices
Sea Bass Provençal£24.00
Garlic, chilli, tomatoes, capers, olives
Chicken Escalope£20.00
Rocket, Parmesan & balsamic onion salad, balsamic olive oil
Poached Salmon Fillet£24.00
Asparagus, New potato & fennel, fish broth
Dish of the Day
Ask your server for today's special

From The East

Singapore Noodles£16.00
Curry powder, Stir-fried vermicelli, Cantonese style vegetables, egg
- Chicken£18.00
- King Prawn£26.00
- Vegetables£16.00
The Fortysfive Biryani£18.00
An aromatic dish of rice. Stir-fried with basmati & spices. Served with Raita
Kerala Curry£18.00
South Indian flavours, curry leaves, green chillies, coconut milk

Sides

Seasonal Vegetables£7.00
Ask your server for today's choice
Sautéed Spinach£7.00
Broccoli£7.00
Buttered Mashed Potatoes£7.00
Baby Roast Potatoes£7.00
Fat Chips£6.00
French Fries£6.00
Basmati Rice£6.00

What 42 people are saying

Forty Five - Kensington reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Forty Five - Kensington offers "fantastic value" with its "superb" food and "outstanding" service. Ideal for both gatherings and intimate dinners, the ambiance is "perfect for a date night." While vegetarians may find limited options, the attentive staff and quiet dining experience earn high praise.

42 Reviews

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John
Surrey3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my favorite place to eat and relax in london,took my wife out for the most delicious meal.my host was yordanka who is so welcoming and proffessional always with a huge smile ,took time out to chat with us both and made our evening very memorable thank you yordanka see you and the team soon xx
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Susanna
London4 reviews
1.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Booked thinking it was a restaurant only to find it was in the middle of a casino! We didn’t stay!
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Simon
Cheshire1 review
4.0
Dined on 8 May 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is a fantastic place to eat and offers fantastic value for money if you dine during the 45% offer but the new menu has seriously affected its appeal if you are vegetarian. The main menu only offered one vegetarian option. The service is outstanding and the waiting staff are very attentive and it makes it is such a shame the mains are so limited for vegetarian/vegans which will unfortunately affect our desire to return. I think of the new menu needs a rethink. Even an additional halloumi & pepper ‘from the grill’ section would be good
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Raghad
Yorkshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 25 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
After having visited forty five Kensington as a work outing on numerous occasions, it has become my go to spot for family and friends also. The food is second to none (at this point I think we have tried everything on the menu collectively), while the service is also exceptional. The lovely lady (forgive me, I have forgotten your name) never fails to make it a memorable evening. Great attention to detail. I have recommended it to everyone and have always been given great feedback. Atmosphere is also 10/10, quiet dining while also the opportunity to go to the casino afterwards.
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Kate
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is superb, service is outstanding and the value is terrific, we had a lovely dinner with 45%discount ! Will be recommending . Thank you 45 Kensington for the amazing evening.
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Ziyona
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my second time dining at Forty Five Kensington Casino. I must say, the staff was very nice and helpful. The food was tasty, and I tried the Valentine’s menu, which I absolutely loved. Each dish was served with a special explanation from the waitress, adding a unique touch to the experience. It’s the perfect place for a lovely dinner and excellent service. We’ll see you again soon!
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Gustavo
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service and very kind.the ambience and environment was perfect for a date night and food was delicious.
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Raheel VIP
London7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and ambiance joined here with my wife and we loved the steak and farouj meshwi. Jordan really helped us with exceptional service.
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Alice
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our second time here. And we really love coming back because of the food and the staff are very friendly.
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Jermaine
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and food as always. Can't go wrong with this restaurant and staff.
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Forty Five - Kensington is rated 4.6 stars by 42 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

22 May 2025

22:00

Experiences are available.

43-45 Cromwell Rd, London, Greater London SW7 2EF

Additional information

Area
South Kensington
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 19:00–01:00
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
International, Steak, Middle Eastern
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Both Gloucester Road and South Kensington tube stations are only a few minutes walk away.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Edward Cooke
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://www.fortyfivekensington.co.uk/
Phone number
020 7518 0562

Forty Five - Kensington

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Additional information

45% off

Starters

Soup De Jour£8.00

Grilled Tiger Prawns£18.00

Wild Mushroom and Rosemary Gnocchi£10.00

Roast Aubergine£12.00

Fresh Steamed Mussels£9.00

Charred Heritage Tomatoes£14.00

Vegetable Gyoza£9.00

Kibbeh£8.00

Hummus£8.00

The Fattive£13.00

Salad Nicoise£12.00

Pasta & Risotto

Spaghetti Alfredo£16.00

Seafood Linguini£22.00

Penne Arrabbiata£15.00

Risotto Milanese£18.00

From The Grill

Farouj Meshwi£18.00

Shish Taouk£18.00

Lamb Kofta£18.00

Lamb Meshwi£26.00

Arabic Mixed Grill£32.00

28 Day Aged Grass-Fed Steaks

Main Courses

The Kensington Burger£18.00

Slow Cooked Rump of Lamb£20.00

Sea Bass Provençal£24.00

Chicken Escalope£20.00

Poached Salmon Fillet£24.00

Dish of the Day

From The East

Singapore Noodles£16.00

The Fortysfive Biryani£18.00

Kerala Curry£18.00

Sides

Seasonal Vegetables£7.00

Sautéed Spinach£7.00

Broccoli£7.00

Buttered Mashed Potatoes£7.00

Baby Roast Potatoes£7.00

Fat Chips£6.00

French Fries£6.00

Basmati Rice£6.00

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