Grato

4.8

730 Reviews

£26 to £40

Italian

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2 people

24 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Located at 9 Kensington Square, London, a short stroll from Hyde Park, Grato is a chic Italian restaurant. With a focus on regional cuisine and the freshest ingredients, every dish is imbued with culture. Our handmade pasta is crafted with love in our very own kitchen; our wines are sourced from artisan vineyards. Our evolving menus reflect the seasons and celebrate Italy’s culinary wonders.
Dine on the ground floor overlooking one of London's oldest garden squares or you can dine alfresco facing the lush square. At the lower level is another dining room reminiscent of an Italian wine grotto - the perfect space for a celebration.

We accept all credit cards (no AMEX) & cash.Our outdoor tables are timed for 1.5hr to allow other guests to enjoy al fresco. We cannot always guarantee a seat of your choice. Thank you

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Lunch Sat, Sun 11:45 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–11:15 pm
Phone number
020 3371 9338
Website
https://gratolondon.com/
Payment Options
Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Eurocheque Card, JCB, Mastercard, Sodexo Card, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Grato's semi private dining room makes the perfect celebration space for family dinners, parties, events, and business dinners seating upto 16 guests. Bookings for 9+ guests please email gratolondon@gmail.com.

Location
9 Kensington Square, London, W8 5EP
Area
Kensington
Cross Street
9 Kensington Square, Behind Whole Foods on Kensington High Street
Parking details
Metered parking available on Thackeray Street (round the corner from Grato)
Public transit
High Street Kensington Tube Station
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 730 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

West London
Best Overall
West London
Best Food
West London
Best Service
West London
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Grato is a charming Italian gem in London, praised for its "great food" and "friendly staff." Guests adore its "cozy atmosphere" and "superb wine list." Highlights include the "pumpkin ravioli" and "tiramisu," while service is described as "attentive and accommodating." A must-visit for a delightful dining experience!

730 Reviews

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Susie
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We just love Grato. It’s a genuinely authentic Italian restaurant in the middle of Kensington. No airs and graces; no nonsense; just delicious food and friendly service in a small, welcoming restaurant. Most of us have eaten in too many Italian restaurants where the quality of the food is disappointing and the price too high. At Grato, you get a warm welcome; you eat delicious food and you leave happy. particularly if you have chosen the tiramisu for desert! Try it - you won’t be disappointed.
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Lily
VIP
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The chicken was inedible - I told them how bad it was and they didnt do anything about it! The broccoli was dry without any olive oil, salt or anything. Overall very dissapointing
GratoResponded 2 days ago
Hello Lily Raissi I respond to your review as I do not blame you for not enjoying the "Chicken", well what you had was not Chicken it was a VEAL MILANESE that you ordered (we don't serve chicken on our menu!!). I have checked with the staff and they said you did not tell them about it, while you had half of it in the plate when clearing the table, it is grato's practice to ask if you wish to take it home. I appreciate your reconsidering your review and rating since this is a case of "mistaken identity" of the dish. Thank you Sue Semlani Co-owner
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Sara
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service in a cosy setting. The menu is excellent - classics done well with the right amount of non-overwhelming choice. Highly recommend.
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DANIELE
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 14 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
NICE LITTLE FAMILY RESTAURANT. HOME MADE FOOD. ATTENTION TO DETAIL IN SERVICE
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tracie
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had Great food and the staff super friendly. Highly Recommend
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Katia
Baja California
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La atención que nos dieron en el restaurante, fue excepcional y la comida deliciosa
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Kristen
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cozy spot with great music, good food with a nice selection of wines, and friendly and attentive staff. Would love to see more alcohol free drink options in the future. Will be back!
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Barbara
VIP
Vancouver
60 reviews
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure to dine at Grato! A favourite of ours& our family’s!!
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Alberte
VIP
London
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always have the best time at Grato! All the food we have is amazing and the staff are so nice. Very cozy local italian :)
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Frank
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Two level restaurant - friendly staff and a very relaxed atmosphere. Delicious, and traditional offering.
1 person found this helpful

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Grato is rated 4.8 stars by 730 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

24 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 13 times today

9 Kensington Square, London, W8 5EP

Additional information

Cross Street
9 Kensington Square, Behind Whole Foods on Kensington High Street
Area
Kensington
Hours of Operation
Lunch Sat, Sun 11:45 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–11:15 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Metered parking available on Thackeray Street (round the corner from Grato)
Public transit
High Street Kensington Tube Station
Payment Options
Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Eurocheque Card, JCB, Mastercard, Sodexo Card, Visa
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://gratolondon.com/
Phone number
020 3371 9338
Private party facilities
Grato's semi private dining room makes the perfect celebration space for family dinners, parties, events, and business dinners seating upto 16 guests. Bookings for 9+ guests please email gratolondon@gmail.com.

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