All round superb. Couldn't fault it. Would recommend to anyone

All three courses were delicious. Good social distancing measures in place.

Il Portico is our favourite restaurant in London. The food, the service and the atmosphere are incredible and we've been coming here for the last 18 years. The hospitality James and his team show you is amazing and we have never had an average meal there.

Il Portico is always outstanding and they have certainly rose to the occasion in these odd times. Great safety measures are in place to maintain social distancing without compromising the warm, welcoming environment. The food was spectacular as always and we were so happy to finally be back. Many thanks to James & Marianna for taking care of our community throughout the pandemic. They have literally not stopped since it all started, donating food to those needing to shelter and providing to-go options. This is a restaurant that truly cares about its patrons and you feel the love as soon as you step through the door.

Wonderful service and excellent food served by efficient and friendly staff

It was lovely, we sat outside, the staff were very attentive, service was quick, the food was very nice.

Excellent food and service.

Amazing food matched by the fantastic service. First time visit following recommendation and couldn’t have been more welcoming. The staff and owner very friendly and informative. Food was amazing and would thoroughly recommend it.

Amazing food, excellent service, very atmospheric

Great quality food and service, staff excellent and wine was amazing, thank you for a lovely evening.

Always a lovely meal here. Staff are attentive and food delicious and Covid precautions in place. Felt very comfortable and was able to relax

Really beautifully made pasta. Perfect level of attention from staff and lovely ambience. Good value for money. Highly recommend.

It is the second time my husband and I go to ILL Portico and we love it. Went there to celebrate my birthday and was welcomed with a glass of bubbly champagne ,also a candle in a tiramissu cakeall not included on the bill. We were very welcomed by the all staff, we love talking to Vitor a lovely gentleman with stories and knowledge. all staff are warm and often checking if all is alright,if glasses are empty,gorgeous background music,with laughter of people enjoying the environment and food. We definitely recommend Ill Portico,for all ages and occasion. 5* We will return

It was such a treat to be back. Everything was very well organised , it was a real celebration being back at this lovely restaurant. The food was totally delicious , we had a fantastic evening, thank you to everyone.
A huge thank you to James for keeping us going with his fresh food boxes during lockdown .

The food is almost always fabulous, whenever we go, and the people and service always good and kind.
It was especially nice that you offered outdoor seating for our over 60 yr old guest. It allowed us to relax in these risky times. First meal out in five months. We had a wonderful time!! 🌺☀️🍷🌈 Thank you 🙏🏼

Fantastic to be able to return to my favourite restaurant in the world.

Simone was our waiter and what a thoroughly lovely and knowledgeable chap! Our first time and won’t be our last PERFECT! Had king prawn to start, pasta and gnocchi for main and lemon torte for dessert - our wine was the white from the PUGLIA region of Italy our cancelled summer holiday was meant to be in this region so this was the closest we could get. We sat outside. Perfect.

I was very excited to see the email from James pop up that il Portico was to open on Saturday 4th July and immediately pounced on reserving a table as it just so happened to be my wife's birthday that night as well. James was there to greet us at the door and was his ever charming and friendly self. The waiters were extremely professional and friendly - 1st class service as always. We had the grilled calamari & seafood soup to begin with, followed by our favourites, the rack of lamb and saltimbocca and a decent bottle of chianti. The complimentary glasses of prosecco on arrival and limoncellos to end it all were an extra nice touch. A big thank you to James and his team for making the birthday treat and our first post-lockdown foray very memorable and a very happy evening. Terrific food, great owners, very cosy atmosphere and well worth the money.
Paul B

Gorgeous traditional Italian food. Wonderful friendly and warm service. Combines old fashion traditions with a fun and modern atmosphere. The owners are totally dedicated to to good delicious food. That's why I go!

Great authentic Italian food and wine, service was lovely.

A wonderful restaurant providing authentic Italian food and serving its local community by offering deliveries, not just of food but of household essential, for its customers who are more vulnerable and may need support in the current pandemic. 5x all round.

Il Portico is the best restaurant in Kensington (and my favourite restaurant in the entire world). My husband and I love everything about it - the food is incredible, the ambience is lovely, and the staff are just nicest people you will ever meet.

Welcoming and warm staff with excellent food. They get lots of regular customers which is a great sign! Happy to support them as they support their local community during this difficult time.

Great food, great atmosphere, one of my favourite restaurants!

Great food and service from everyone in the authentic Italian ambiance

Great neighbourhood Italian.
Delicious Gamberoni and solid selection of quality pasta or meat dishes are available.
Family owned and you feel that authentic touch. Owner is wonderful guide when it comes to wine list and more

Great, authentic place. Lovely service. Quality traditional food.

We had a lovely meal as a large group of 17. Restaurant staff were welcoming and friendly, and the food was delicious.

Fantastic food, great atmosphere and friendly staff

Lovely family owned business with excellent service and food. Good location. Reasonably priced.

The food is outstanding and presented beautifully. The service is attentive and very friendly.

I’d recommend it for any special occasion or anytime you’d like a wonderful evening out.

Very pleasant local restaurant, which we always enjoy. Only downside is the wine list.

We’re never disappointed eating at this terrific ‘family’ restaurant. The produce is exceptional.

Excellent ambience, excellent service, and exceptionally freshly prepared food. It’s a definite repeat.

Last minute booking as I was visiting Olympia for an event, but what a great choice! This is a lovely family run restaurant with great staff and a welcoming atmosphere. The food was superb, from the monkfish and seafood soup through the the Torta de Nona dessert; but the standout dish was the Fegato Salvia (calves liver with butter and sage). Beautifully cooked and just sublime! Good choice of wines available by the glass and reasonably priced. A great little Italian restaurant!!

Always a great evening. I’m from the US but always make it a point to dine at il Portico when I’m in London. They always have good specials but the menu is also wonderful. Service is outstanding. Make sure you get the fried zucchini- it melts in your mouth!

We are visiting and staying in the neighborhood. Our hostess recommended ll Portico to us. We went and loved it so much we went again two days later! Everything we had on the menu was as good as what we’ve had in Italy.. service was outstanding as well. You cannot go wrong at this cute little neighborhood restaurant.

We were introduced to this little gem of an Italian restaurant last year. We’ve lived in the area for years but thought it was just another Italian restaurant. However, I can’t recommend it more if you’re looking for beautifully cooked Italian meat, game and seafood dishes and service that is warm and attentive.

As always a lovely dinner with a well established restaurant who’ve been delivering a tried and tested recipe for years.

Excellent family owned restaurant. Very friendly staff, great atmosphere and lovely food. Would love to come back.