Origin Kensington

Name: Origin Kensington
Address: 2-24 Kensington High St, London, Greater London, United Kingdom, W8 4PT
Telephone: 020 7361 0602
Price range: £41 and over
Rating: 4.5

4.5

101 Reviews

£41 and over

British

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Under the guidance of Executive Chef John Serhal, Origin Kensington provides a vibrant, comfortable space where you can enjoy the very best in British seasonal produce. Origin puts producers at the forefront using only the finest ingredients, serving up the best food in Kensington and beyond. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and does a seriously good weekend Sunday Lunch. The highlight of any visit is Origin's signature Côte de boeuf, supplied by renowned and award-winning Ethical Butcher and the best steak in town, committed to using regenerative methods to help the environment.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

1 Dec 2023

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
British
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–10:30 Sat, Sun 07:00–10:30 All Day Daily 12:00–22:30 Sunday Lunch Sun 12:00–15:30
Phone number
020 7361 0602
Website
https://www.royalgardenhotel.co.uk/en/origin-kensington.html
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
John Serhal
Catering
Email or call for more information on larger group bookings reservations@originkensington.co.uk<br />
Private party facilities
Origin Kensington is available for private hire with capacity of up to 160.

Location
2-24 Kensington High St, London, Greater London W8 4PT
Area
Kensington
Cross Street
Located on Kensington High Street next to the Palace and Kensington Gardens
Parking Details
Hotel Parking
Public Transit
Kensington High Street Tube Station (Circle & District lines) / Bus Routes 9, 23, 29, 52
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Set Lunch Menu
£29.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us for a memorable culinary adventure that combines quality, taste, and value, all in one enticing Set Lunch Menu from £29 in Origin Kensington. This menu offers a satisfying and savoury experience that will leave you craving more. 2 courses £29.00 3 courses £34.00 Starters Origin Caesar salad Foraged wild mushroom tart Oat crumbed Cornish mackerel Confit duck, sherry, endive, orange Celeriac, miso, chanterelles, rosehip, dandelion (V) Mains Poached North Sea cod Nasi goreng with prawns Caramelised beetroot tart Norfolk chicken, girolles, roasted carrots Salt baked swede, turnip, truffle, almond (V) Desserts Origin Signature English custard tart Bourbon cookies and cream mousse Poached quince with Almond panna cotta (Ve)
Sunday Lunch
£30.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy a traditional Sunday Roast with a chilled glass of English Sparkling Wine and delight in a meal cooked by talented Executive Chef John Serhal.⁠ With Kensington Gardens on our doorstep, you can follow your delicious meal with a stroll around Hyde Park.
Christmas Menu
£99.00 per person
25 Dec 2023 only
We're excited to invite you and your loved ones for a delightful Christmas lunch on the 25th in Origin Kensginton from 12 pm to 4 pm. Our Executive Chef, John Serhal, along with his expert team, has curated a 6-course set menu, priced at £99. Paul Rhode’s sourdough bread with salted butter (V) Starters Pumpkin soup Ham hock terrine Cured salmon, soda bread crumb Roasted heritage beetroot, burrella (Ve) Mains Traditional Christmas turkey Cornish line caught sea bass Venison, white chocolate Foraged mushroom, butternut squash (Ve) Bucks fizz sorbet (V) Desserts Braeburn apple and cranberry plait (Ve) Traditional Christmas cherry ginger and plum pudding with brandy sauce (V) Chocolate orange Christmas tree Coffee & mini mince pies

What 101 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

West London
Good for business meals
West London
Good for business meals
West London
Good for special occasions
West London
British
West London
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

101 Reviews

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Aymers
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent evening with a warm welcome, enticing menu, delicious food in a quiet although slightly impersonal setting
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MikeB
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very good food and service. Winter Warmth deal was very good value.
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SueM
Kent
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Chairs were a little uncomfortable for someone who’s on the larger side . Food was mostly nice , wanted the signature shepherds pie but unavailable, had burgers but they were dry . Overall ok but pricey.
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LeeP
London
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on 3 November 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Lovely staff. Oyster night was great value. Will return.
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roset
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 1 November 2023
overall3food4service2ambience3
Lovely food but service very slow. Not impressed by the service
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DaphneD
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 21 October 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Food and service very good. Not super speedy, but they apologised and we were not in a hurry. Enjoyable experience
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Opentablefan
London
127 reviews
vip
5.0
127 reviews
Dined on 21 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, the food were beautifully presented and the portions were good. Will definitely return!!
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SusanM
Berkshire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 17 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Has the lunch time set menu, the food was amazing and it was good value. Staff were excellent and vey attentive. Lovely view but f Kensington Gardens
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IzabelaG
Berkshire
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 12 October 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Lovely food and great atmosphere. Highly recommend
Origin KensingtonResponded on 16 October 2023
Dear Izabela, Many thanks for your kind review. We are delighted that you enjoyed both the food and ambiance of Origin Kensington. We hope to see you again soon and please do keep an eye open for our Christmas festivities! Origin Kensington
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BrendaE
London
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 5 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious lunch from the set menu. exceptional value for money, beautifully cooked and presented. The waiting staff were most friendly and welcoming. The restaurant was not very busy which is the reason for marking down the "ambiance".
Origin KensingtonResponded on 13 October 2023
Dear Brenda, Many thanks for your kind review. We are so glad you enjoyed your lunch from our new Autumn Menu and hope to see you again soon. The Chef and our restaurant team are delighted that you had a good time. We are busy preparing our menus for Christmas and so do feel free to come back to celebrate the festive season with us! Origin Kensington
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OpenTable Diner
Oxford
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 30 September 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
We had a lunch there, the food was well prepared and tasty, the service was excellent, would recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
London
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 29 September 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
To be Friday, the restaurant was quiet however there was a good eye on details. We arrived at 4:45 and we were greeted by an Italian manager. He went trough the menu and suggested us the whole chicken, however we had to decline as we were in rush and we didn’t have much time. The food was delicious and service very quick. We will be back for the chicken!!!thank you
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AnnaAleksandrova
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 September 2023
overall3food4service3ambience4
The food was tasty, but the service was very slow even though it was just some customers there on Friday at 15.30.
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OpenTable Diner
London
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 18 September 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Lunch meal. The food was incredible and very well presented. The service was flawless, I never felt and served with this charme and education. Maricio( sorry for my spelling) was great and very well knowledgeable about food and wine and Rakesh was excellent!!! We will be back when in London but we will talk about you in our hometown!!! Well done!!!!
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MartinS
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 18 August 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
The Bar area has absolutely no character whatsoever. Staff are untrained and slow.
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AlisonS
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely lunch, food was outstanding and the service impeccable. Staff are a credit to the restaurant. Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Would definitely visit again.
Origin KensingtonResponded on 22 August 2023
Dear Alison, Thank you for your review and kind words. We are delighted that you enjoyed the Origin Kensington experience and hope to see you again soon. Keep an eye open for our new Autumn menu which we'll be launching at the end of September! The Origin Team
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JuliaO
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 16 August 2023
overall1food1service3ambience3
5 of us ate here the first lemon sole I was given was cold so I sent it back they left the sides which were then cold by the time the second sole came out . On taking the sole to pieces to check it was hot I found it was raw in the centre to add insult to injury the manager refused to come to speak to us instead leaving the poor embarrassed waiter to deal with it . The other main plates weren’t very nice either but we didn’t make thing of it . Would have been better if the chef had spent time on a tasty dish rather than making them look pretty
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Heath
Oxford
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 4 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for the Oyster Weekend and it was fabulous.
Origin KensingtonResponded on 22 August 2023
Dear Heath, Thanks for your review, we are so glad you enjoyed our Oyster Weekend!! Our next Oyster night is scheduled for Friday the 8th September so we'll hope to see you again then! If you can't make this one it is generally the first Friday of every month but do make sure to sign up to our newsletter to get all the latest. Do feel free to contact us directly to book and we'll make sure you have another great evening. The Origin Kensington team.
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Anona
Dorset
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 23 July 2023
overall2food2service3ambience2
This experience came with a glass of sparkling wine. This was incorrectly advertised as we had to pay for this. This is false advertising. The roast potatoes were not freshly cooked. It was not the amazing Sunday roast I expected from the advertising.
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SaraK
London
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on 19 July 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
We were sincerely welcomed to our seats, the waiting staff were very attentive, my Kir and then a glass of Albarino were gorgeous, our Shepherd's Pie and Bakewell Tart and English Custard excellent, we will return soon
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OpenTable Diner
Tokyo
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 July 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good environment and service, the food is delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
London
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 25 June 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The new menu is just great. The presentation and the taste of the food is amazing. Everything is complete by a flawless service and deep wine knowledge. It was our first time and we will definitely come back.
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Milo
Norfolk/Suffolk
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 June 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good use of ingredients, colourful and amazing flavors, beautiful looking dishes, a varied selection of vegetarian dishes. The service was faultless and all the staff genuinely knew their profession and were very accommodating!
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Debs
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 19 June 2023
overall2food4service3ambience2
Good food. Minimalistic decor, could have more atmosphere.
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RichardP
London
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on 18 June 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great restaurant for any occasion , this time Fathers day and everything cooked to perfection and the service excellent thank you everyone Richard
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KenD
London
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 14 June 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
This is a very good restaurant, we love the Bass, a generous portion, and the Parmesan Chips are a great accompaniment. Our only complaint is we had to ask for the Wine List, as it was not offered.
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OpenTable Diner
London
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 11 June 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a good experience, although we felt the food has a big margins of improvement. Great service and cocktails.
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OpenTable Diner
London
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 10 June 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Food can improve as our meat was overcooked. great service though.We will be back!!!
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OpenTable Diner
London
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 6 June 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Good knowledge from the waiting staff, some of the dish looks without passion and love however with great flavour and taste. Wine knowledge is excellent and the overall service is just flawless. We will come back.
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LindaP
Kent
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 1 June 2023
overall5food5service5ambience2
We had a lovely lunch. Food and service were very good. Unfortunately, the restaurant was not busy and deserves to have more customers.
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Lyndap
Las Vegas
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 28 May 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, great presentation. Lovely ambience. Attentive staff. Highly recommend!
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JamesB
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 25 May 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Pork Belly - 10/10 Nasi Goreng - 10/10 Shepherds Pie - 10/10 Banoffi Cheesecake - 10/10 Rhubbard Creme Brûlée - 10/10 Our server Kasim was excellent and had great recommendations of the dishes. The Bartender from Scotland (forgot to ask his name) was also very kind and helpful. We were truly blown away with how good the food was at Origin. Better than many Michelin places we have been.
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GinTonic
London
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 25 May 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great for lunch, very nice menu, perfectly executed. For starters we had Asparagus and scallop ceviche (both delicious), followed by Monkfish (excellent). For dessert don't miss the lemongrass creme brûlée. Large and bright room, lots of space so great for business conversations. Attentive service.
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OpenTable Diner
London
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 22 May 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Lovely staff and service we waited a bit longer on the food which was good but not great as usual.
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KenD
London
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 22 May 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
The Sea Bass was very good, though you did need to add side dishes to make the quantity of food sufficient.
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CeliaC
London
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 20 May 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A lovely meal with good choices for vegetarians. The wines by the glass were excellent. It was a great value for money.
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PenelopeR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 May 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding, amazing. Cannot wait to go back, again.
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Jonesfoodie
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 13 May 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Best restaurant meal I have had for a long time. All dishes were well presented and my lamb was amazi ng
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Davide
East Sussex
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 7 May 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We arrived late and had to hurry our lunch to see a concert at the Albert hall. Charming staff couldn’t have been more accommodating and Sunday lunch was amazing. Roast beef and lamb was beautiful and the view into Kensington Gardens delightful. Rushed out into a taxi as we didn’t have time even for the short stroll.
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KathB
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 4 May 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
The food and ambience were very good. Staff were lovely and welcoming. Service at the table was a little lacking but overall it was an enjoyable experience.
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FAQs

Origin Kensington is rated 4.5 stars by 101 OpenTable diners.

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

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

1 Dec 2023

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

2-24 Kensington High St, London, Greater London W8 4PT

Additional information

Cross Street
Located on Kensington High Street next to the Palace and Kensington Gardens
Area
Kensington
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–10:30 Sat, Sun 07:00–10:30 All Day Daily 12:00–22:30 Sunday Lunch Sun 12:00–15:30
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Hotel Parking
Public Transit
Kensington High Street Tube Station (Circle & District lines) / Bus Routes 9, 23, 29, 52
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
John Serhal
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.royalgardenhotel.co.uk/en/origin-kensington.html
Phone number
020 7361 0602
Catering
Email or call for more information on larger group bookings reservations@originkensington.co.uk<br />
Private party facilities
Origin Kensington is available for private hire with capacity of up to 160.

Origin Kensington

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

Set Lunch Menu

Sunday Lunch

Christmas Menu

Menu

What 101 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising

FAQs

How is Origin Kensington restaurant rated?

Is Origin Kensington currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Additional information