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Pravaas - South Kensington
Diners’ top pick
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Price: Very Expensive
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Contemporary Indian
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4.9
(52)
Pravaas’s culinary concept is to provide a journey through dishes inspired by
Chef Patron Shilpa Dandekar. Her unyielding passion for the culinary arts and
her insatiable desire to explore various kitchen styles have fuelled her quest for
diverse culinary knowledge, allowing her to create some exceptional dishes in
the menu.
The Signature dishes in the menu include Patra chaat, Lamb Galouti Kebab, Sundries Tomatoes & Red Chilli Tandoori Chicken, Venison Dalcha, Red Snapper & Palourde Moilee to name some but the entire menu is enticing.
Chef Shilpa is a force to reckon as she is much loved among the locals. Her main award is repetitive clientele who visits her restaurant for her finesse and distinctiveness.
'PRAVAAS' is very close to the Natural History Museum, Royal Albert hall, Kensington Palace.
The atmosphere is comfortable, relaxed with warm and welcoming service.
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Ognisko
Price: Expensive
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Polish
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4.8
(3,854)
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.
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Yashin Ocean House
Price: Expensive
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Japanese
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4.7
(380)
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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Forty Five - Kensington
Top-rated food
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Price: Expensive
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International
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4.7
(33)
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.
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Margaux
Price: Expensive
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Contemporary European
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4.7
(975)
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.
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Claude Bosi at Bibendum
Price: Very Expensive
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French
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4.7
(1,702)
Celebrated French chef Claude Bosi launched Claude Bosi at Bibendum back in 2017, with a ground-floor seafood and oyster bar and first-floor restaurant which is ‘unashamedly fine dining’, with the chef's signature contemporary and light-hearted flair.
The a la carte menu features some of his signature classics and the chef’s Michelin-starred alma matter, with ingredients sourced predominantly from the British Isles and France. The striking upstairs dining room with its dramatic and iconic floor-to-ceiling stained glass windows has been redesigned to house a larger central open kitchen. The light and airy dining room will feature the original Conran chairs with a soft colour palate of muted blues.
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Bibendum Oyster Bar
Top-rated hospitality
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Price: Very Expensive
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Seafood
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4.6
(1,198)
The Bibendum Oyster Bar - a local stalwart - is steered masterfully under the direction of Lyon born 2 Michelin-starred chef Claude Bosi. The large tiled foyer of the great Michelin building remains, and it’s great for a glass of fizz and a few oysters (there are always many varieties to choose from), and also perfect to stay a bit longer for a more leisurely lunch or dinner.
Expect plenty of fresh seafood; oysters, langoustine and the signature seafood platters - alongside a comprehensive yet affordable wine list.
As well as dining inside the main "house", there are seats outside in the semi-open courtyard, and also in the prime spot of streetside on Fulham Road. If it does turn a little chilly, there are also some luxury blankets…
Enjoy lunch, dinner and drinks at Bibendum.
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Steak and Company Gloucester Road
Price: Expensive
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Steakhouse
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4.6
(653)
At the OpenTable Diner's Choice award-winning Steak and Company, quality runs through our veins. We are so proud of everything we do, with a passionate focus on the provenance of our farm-to-fork ingredients, along with brasserie-style dishes, beautifully crafted cocktails, and an excellent wine list selected by a Master of Wine.
We serve the finest steaks, which have been carefully selected by our master butchers. Staying true to our core values, Steak and Company serves high-quality cuts from the countryside, directly sourced vino from the vineyards, and exceptional service in central London, making us the perfect spot for that exciting meal of the day.
Walk-ins are welcome across all Steak and Company branches; Leicester Square, Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus, and Gloucester Road. We serve a Kids Menu activity pack, Lunch Menu; 12pm-4pm, and Theatre Set Menu, on weekdays, 4-6pm. Exclusive to Gloucester Road, enjoy Mussels & Music Tuesdays, Saturday Band Brunch, and Sunday Roast.
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Publiq.
Price: Expensive
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Modern European
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4.4
(192)
Publiq. is a restaurant and cocktail bar at the heart of Kensington, where Nordic flavours are celebrated with the finest seasonal ingredients. Our menu is designed to capture the essence of the region, offering dishes that locals love and visitors crave. Sip on expertly crafted cocktails and explore our curated wine selection, all within a vibrant, social setting that invites you to connect and savour every moment.
With a heated, covered terrace (with blankets), we have a cosy ground floor lounge & bar as well as a hidden gem of a dining room which you can hire at your hearts content.
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Daphne's
Great vibe
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Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.6
(1,726)
Daphne's Italian restaurant is a modern and relaxed 'local', offering a menu of seasonal dishes, located between Chelsea and South Kensington with a private dining room for hire. Daphne's conservatory can accommodate up to 40 guests for a private lunch or dinner.
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AFTERNOON TEA AT LONDON SECRET GARDEN
Price: Expensive
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Afternoon Tea
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4.1
(368)
It's the ultimate atmospheric space in this SECRET GARDEN, a place to relax, entertain, celebrate a birthday, enjoy time with colleagues or settle in with friends and family for a few hours in your own heaven.
We offer a scrumptious a la Carte menu or why not try our Special Menus and Experiences every day:
CLASSIC AFTERNOON TEA
AFTERNOON TEA WITH PROSECCO OR COCKTAIL
FARMERS GRILL SHARING MENU
We offer two venues you can choose from to enjoy your time here in our lovely garden, the covered & heated outdoor seating and the Domes.
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Anglesea Arms
Price: Expensive
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British
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4.4
(813)
The Anglesea Arms is found on Selwood Terrace in South Kensington, where Charles Dickens once resided at no. 11. The site was originally a market garden and nursery dating back to 1712. The beautiful traditional pub is a Grade 2 listed building, steeped in heritage from the local South Kensington area.
The site today is a vibrant and iconic London venue, popular with locals and tourists alike, sporting a routinely bustling bar area, a beautiful garden terrace, along with a quiet & cosy dining room, all serving food all day out of our AA Rosette awarded kitchen.
We are very happy for people to bring in dogs to the pub, but in our restaurant we run on a strict no dog policy. The Anglesea arms is an over 21’s premises.
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Mriya
Great budget-friendly spot
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Price: Very Expensive
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Ukrainian
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4.7
(192)
Mriya (which means Dream in Ukrainian) brings Ukrainian cuisine to London with a modern twist.
The restaurant features distinctive, chef-inspired dishes that draw from both contemporary life and Ukraine's rich gastronomic heritage. Incorporating elements like homemade fermentation, a thoughtfully curated wine list, and an immersive dining experience, Mriya offers guests a true taste of Ukraine's evolving culinary landscape. From classic borsch to creatively filled varenyky (traditional Ukrainian dumplings), each dish narrates a story of tradition and innovation.
Mriya transcends beyond a mere dining destination; it hosts vibrant gastronomic events like wine tastings, chef's dinners, and live music nights, enhancing the overall experience and creating lasting memories.
Executive chef: Anton Vasyliev Head chef: Tetiana Verestiuk

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Frequently asked questions

Healthy restaurants located in South Kensington include Ognisko, Korean Grill Kensington and Carluccio's - South Kensington

Restaurants with gluten-free options in South Kensington are Ognisko, Bibendum Oyster Bar and Carluccio's - South Kensington

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The most romantic restaurant in South Kensington is Ognisko

Restaurants in South Kensington with a great view include AFTERNOON TEA AT LONDON SECRET GARDEN, Ognisko and LONDON SECRET GARDEN BY UMAMI

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