Daquise in Kensington and Chelsea

Delicious mushrooms and cheese pierogis! Nice salads and goulash. We were a big group so it was a tad chaotic

Best polish restaurant in London!

The food was delicious, i was invited there by my Polish friend, so we had a good time.

Me and my partner honestly couldn’t be more pleased with our visit to Daquise! I’m polish and I miss the cuisine, and this place really brought my taste buds back home… my boyfriend also loved everything that we ordered. The food is prepared with love and it’s very authentic. It’s on more expensive sided but it’s worth every pound. We also had a lovely waiter, unfortunately didn’t catch his name but it was a young male. His service made our night and we will definitely be back more often. Just make sure you book in advance!!!🫶🏼

Unfortunately the service is appalling which is disappointing as the atmosphere and food is usually very good.

I absolutely loved my experience at Daquise. The dishes we chose were all very good, but most of all I was impressed with the quality of the service: glasses were refilled without fault, fresh cutlery was delivered between courses (now a rarity in London) and it just all felt old school done the right way. We shared everything and we ordered one of everything of the dumplings (fantastic), venison pate (dreamy) and they offered us some Russian salad too (usually not something I go for but I cleaned that baby up, it was delicious). Mains were: rabbit (good), veal escalopes (very good), pork tenderloin (fab) and veal liver (this one was the one I expected to like the least but it ended up being my absolute favourite - done perfectly).

Food: It was my first time trying Polish food and we got the venison goulash and the cod as our mains and the latter was better than the former. My friend felt that the cod was a bit dry and I felt that there were some tough bits to the venison but overall they were good. For desserts, we ended up getting the fruit dumplings and the pancakes and the pancakes were the best part of the meal. Service: Really good, we felt that the waitress that served our table was really attentive and from what I noticed, this was a positive experience for other diners as well. Atmosphere: People looked like they were having a lot of fun there but granted the tight spaces for all of the tables does dampen it a little.

I can't praise the meal we had here highly enough. This was my first visit to Daquise as part of a trip to London, and the atmosphere was cosy and comfortable. There's a real sense of history throughout the restaurant. The food was delicious and authentic, and portion sizes just right. I had the pork tenderloin and gnocchi with honey and mustard sauce and I never wanted it to end! The dessert special of baked cheesecake was just as good. The staff were so friendly, attentive and helpful, and they were so kind to take some photographs for my friend and I at the end of the meal, despite it being late in the evening! All in all it was a lovely experience and I highly recommend a visit!

The food itself was quite good but prices don't match portions. 8 GBP for 3 small Pierogi is ridiculous. Also, we had to wait for around 1 hour to get the main dish. In all fairness, the place was packed but due to the small starters we were really hungry and eagerly waiting for the main dish, only to find out that it's not much bigger than the starters. :(

Fantastic . Best Polish restaurant in London. Recommend Sausage, Meatballs in Dill, Goulash, roast potatoes . Everything is home made, super fresh. Waiter Philip is five star.

Very nice restaurant! We enjoyed every single dish. Highly recommended! We will come back to try more dishes! Beautiful place and food

What a meal and what service! As a party of 8, we had quite a variety of food and couldn't find fault with one dish. Excellent quality, fabulous flavours and gorgeous presentation. Our servers, in particular Phillip, enhanced the great experience. Phillip was engaging, entertaining and exceptionally attentive. I would highly recommend Daquise, if you're looking to explore fabulous Polish cuisine. We will definitely return. From front of to back of restaurant, thank you for a memorable Saturday afternoon out with good friends.

Long-established and well-patronised restaurant very close to South Kensington Underground station, offering dishes based on Polish cuisine. Lovely efficient staff and well-presented dishes.

This is the place to go if you are craving for delicious homemade polish dishes. Don't go there if you want a fine dining experience, as the dishes are quite rustic and therefor authentic. We loved the old-fashioned atmosphere, staff was very kind, attentive and helpful. Definitely recommended. We will be back for sure.

Excellent choice of Polish classics. Particularly enjoyed the Luksasowa vodka - my personal favourite - which was served straight from the freezer.

Love this place, been going for years and they never disappoint. Dumplings A*. A hidden (sort of) gem in South Ken. Long may they continue.

Back to its former glory, good, basic Polish food

One of my favourite restaurants in London. Been coming here over 10 years and the food and service has always been excellent. London’s oldest polish restaurants with all the traditional foods you would expect, polish beers, and spirits for after. The building is also beautiful, airy and often used in filming. You might bump into a couple of celebs over a long lunch! Highly recommend and remains a regular place for lunch and dinner, especially during the winter months.

The (lunchtime) food was excellent with a menu that had something for everybody. The service was excellent as was the general atmosphere which one would expect from such a long established eatery.

The owner is so nice and waiters are excellent at their job.The food is delicious!!! Definitely recommend!!!!

Excellent food. The honey mustard pork was lovely. Highly recommend. Thanks.

A proper place to try the best of polish cuisine, right flavours, well balanced. A bit of history too!

Booked Daquise for party of 6 including children and their grandparents after seeing a show at the Royal Albert Hall. So glad we came, buzzy atmosphere on a Saturday evening, really busy, lovely authentic home cooked Polish food (like my grandmother’s!) and good service. Particularly loved the Sledz, pierogi, golabki, szarlotka & sernik. Will definitely be back when next in the area.

It was my first visit here, I didn’t know what to expect. I was very pleasantly surprised with how delicious the food was. Everything was so tasty and fresh. Service was impeccable.

Love this restaurant so much. It's directly located at the South Kensington station and just a couple of hundred meters from all the museums. So it's perfect for a meetup on a culture day with friends before or after hitting the exhibitions. The interior is 1940s chic. It has lovely distressed walls and a simple, yet cosy and unique design. The food is like homemade Polish food. Nothing fancy, but simple food done perfectly. The service is friendly and the portion sizes medium. Not too large, but thankfully also not on the smaller size. Just right. I've been here before and I have had a good experience every time. I can highly recommend Daquise.

A nice environment, but poor service, felt as though we were bothering them asking for food. When the food came it had very little flavour, and very small portions. Really loud, horrid lights, table wobbly, low value.

Food was excellent, had three courses and each one was enjoyable. Service was helpful and proactive . It had a great atmosphere.

My first time here. Wonderful experience, great food, lovely waiter. Will definitely be returning.

My first Polish food experience and it stood out. The beetroot soup is recommended. I loved it so much that I tried making it at home. Even the dumplings are great!

This place was recommended by a friend. We had Sunday lunch. The whole experience was relaxed but fun. Great top notch Polish food.

We had a wonderful experience here. My partner who is polish 🇵🇱 said it took him back to his childhood. Fantastic food and wonderful, friendly and knowledgeable server. Will most certainly visit again if and when we are in the area.

Super restaurant in the heart of South Kensington. Good choice of Polish food which was delicious. Good service. The restaurant filled up very quickly after 6pm. Obviously popular.

Excellent Polish cuisine from this former Polish army canteen, originating c1942. Unique original restaurant / canteen features (floors, tiling, lighting, walls, potentially some furniture...), maintains the ambiance of a very good find for a walkin, in a busy and populat restaurant. Great customer services from the wait staff.

I have been to some exhibition today then I stop for a bite in this very cosy and appealing place food amazing and the staff is really on top of everything, Joanna told me to go for the dessert of the day and it was a piece of paradise thank you so much I will came back soon

A week is a long time in Politics. 10 years is an age in restaurants. And 1947 is your Grannie or Mother’s age but no one can mess with any business around since just after WW2.. Especially one with food like Daquise. A restaurant that my Mum went to before I was born in 1979, one I went to with her, pre Pandemic, and one I went to for lunch today. A place where the food still shines and the waiters still care. I am in awe of places like this.

Good food. Depending on the shift, customer service needs some improvement. Usually it is good. Once, I came with guest to show the restaurant and Polish food. We were rushed out of the restaurant despite coming within working hours; Reason? Main manager did not want our business because it was 7 minutes before his lunch break.

Very helpful service. Delicious traditional Polish dishes. Portions are small but I do understand it's a kind of fine dining type of restaurant.

We had the pleasure to enjoy a family dinner here the last week. The atmosphere is intimate and the food is delicious. The staff was really nice as well. One of my favourites in London

Good range of dishes to suit all tastes. Food was delicious. Efficient friendly service. Thoroughly enjoyable lunch. Will definitely go back soon.

Great restaurant and great food. Great attitude from servers and honestly a tremendous experience overall. It is a gem of the olden days and a testimony to the riches of traditional Polish cuisine. Prices are on the medium point of scale. That being said, front of house are seriously understaffed therefore you’ll have to ask for drinks service/clean-up etc before they can take initiative (not their fault but a managerial issue - hire more!). One bit is weird is that they are always “fully booked” for some and they still pick and choose some walk ins (I’ve noticed the waiters in white overalls reject everyone but the “maitre” in black overalls take their pick. They also gave us 1hr 15 to dine but never said anything as such to others (bit annoyed by this). Honestly the place was almost fully empty for hours before the tables started pouring in - they are just losing money? I also don’t know what to think about the differential treatment in turning people away and seating some. That being said, our experience was wonderful and highly recommended (make a reservation!)

We were staying in Earls Court and heard of this fantastic Polish place to eat. So we booked and a 40 min walk later we arrived at a frozen moment in time. The place has charm, character and a great atmosphere. Staff attentive in an old world way. The menu is just wonderful as is the drinks menu which is very extensive. It was good we booked as we found it was almost a full house and evenyually people who showed up could be catered for. Only point of difficulty is getting down the very narrow stair to the conveniences. Not easy and would be impossible for some. But when I am in London again we will go again

Started with the pierogis which were incredible and had just the right filling to dough ratio. Also I highly recommend the salmon and potato pancakes. But the real showstopper was the honey mustard pork medallions. Yum! The atmosphere was welcoming and homely and the waiters were so inviting. Highly recommend Daquise and I can’t wait to come back!

Wonderful Borscht, Devine liver and service with dedication and authenticity!

A very historied venue with fantastic food and traditional but very friendly service. Always a favourite for my family, and have yet to have a bad experience there. Highly recommend the sour rye soup, borscht, and bigos.

Not as authentic as itbused to be.

Cada vez que vengo a Londres, siempre vuelvo. Comida exquisita, cualquier plato.

Cozy atmosphere, authentic Polish food, friendly stuff

Soooo good food! Everything very delicious 😋 fry sour cabbage better than my mum! 😍 and cheesecake ! ❤️

Phenomenal authentic and delicious

Good Polish food and a lovely part of Poland in S. Kensington. Have been coming here, off and on, for decades. 21 Nov 2023 came here again for lunch. Service friendly. Since the last visit things have changed. Whilst food still flavoursome portions are smaller (this for à la carte so not set menu!) also far more expensive, 2 of us had starter, main and cake. No wine, price was nearly £100. Due to portion size still felt bit hungry. Also £8 for 3 small lukewarm pierogi is excessive, expected them to be bigger at that price. OK they were tasty but...Not the same value for money as last time, regrettably not sure can afford to come here again.

Delicious and authentic perogies in charming, rustic atmosphere.

Great lunch experience and best choice if you are looking for something different in London. The service was outstanding. I'll definitely come back to this restaurant!

I have visited this restaurant a couple of times. The first time was a few years back, and the dishes were tastier back then. However, during my last visit, I felt that the food was almost pre-prepared and only warmed up before serving. It was a bit disappointing. On top of that, when we arrived as a group, we were given a table at the entrance with benches. I must say, the seating area was quite cramped, and it was a challenge for everyone to find enough space. We were all seated very close together. It would have been more comfortable if there was more room between the tables. I was really excited to go to this restaurant again, especially because I was looking forward to trying some authentic Polish food. Unfortunately, this time around, I left feeling disappointed. I believe these issues could be resolved by reviewing the menu, paying more attention to the details in the preparation of the dishes, and improving the service. By making these improvements, the restaurant can ensure a better dining experience for its customers.

Restaurante polaco con cocina de toda la vida, ambiente acogedor y de época

We enjoyed a lovely birthday lunch here today and it couldn’t have been a more perfect restaurant for the occasion. Unfortunately we hadn’t booked and had underestimated how busy it would be and it had appeared we may not be able to dine. However the waiter, Ami went above and beyond to make a plan so that we could be seated. We then had a delicious 2 course meal. I had the salmon and pancakes to start and bigos for main. The rest of our party also had mixed pierogi’s with a number of sides which were all lovely. Ami then ensured my sister was made a fuss of on her birthday by arranging a dessert with a candle in. To finish we sampled the delicious vodkas. A lovely meal made very special for a special occasion. A big thank you to everyone at Daquise, especially Ami whose service was excellent.

Over 20 years since my partner’s first visit, Daquise remains a dependable dining delight. Great front of house management means service that is effective without being intrusive. The food arrives at times that fit cooking from fresh & awkward folk asking for starters as mains get accommodated for food to arrive simultaneously. The food itself is fantastic, obviously prepared fresh from well practiced recipes.

Don't expect the last trending food at Dasquise but if you are looking for an authentic Polish cuisine they are unfailing. Hence a good value for money place to come.

Absolutely amazing place. Great atmosphere. Very busy place. Friendly people.

Have been coming here for many years. Always happy to return.

The food is ok,don’t recommend going for their recommendations. Waiters are really pretty and handsome, food service is not great

Been here a couple of times, the food is consistently great. Borscht + a round of dumplings is a mandatory start to the meal.

I have been here several times through the years and have always enjoyed the old school elegant eating experience with excellent Polish food. Unfortunately, I went this weekend with my fiancés family (who are polish)to celebrate our engagement and it was just not the like the experience I was used to, the waiters looked stressed and it was overcrowded. We received one small basket of bread and a tiny plate with 3 pickles despite there being 5 of us, when I’ve been before we always received a large selection of pickles and gherkins enough for us and more. The herring salad which I had before and have had in other polish restaurants was also different and disappointing, I could barely see any herring in it, it was shredded so fine possibly to stretch it out then then my main was the duck in puff pastry and sadly this was also bad, but maybe this was just how it was supposed to be. The only good thing was the wine. The final bill came to around £400 so this is not a cheap eatery, the prices have gone up and the quality down. Also, they have become stingy, please go back to how you were!

You have to make bookings before. We didn't get a table because of not making a booking. Very busy restaurant 😋

Delicious food! I love coming back here!

Restaurant avec des spécialités polonaises. Très bons plats avec un service attentionné. A recommander la soupe à base de concombre.

Fantastic place! And very helpful in deciding what to order for the kids!

Not been here for a while but hasn't changed the food is still excellent and staff great. Very rustic wholesome polish food. The thing that annoys me is the service charge thats added everywhere included here but not passed onto staff.... come on. When I said i would not pay the service charge (optional) but give in cash to the staff as a tip, the look of fear and cant do that the owner wont be happy was the reply... Really its 2023 not 1823.

Food very nice, price good, service a bit slow. The wines by the glass not a big variety. Very nice dessert

After a long day of walking, my husband and I went to Daquise, which was near our B&B in South Kensington. It is located on a tucked-away corner of a side street, and it is clearly an established spot. It was cozy and well-worn, but elegant at the same time, making for a lovely ambience. The food was simple but delicious. To start, we each had the sampler of dumplings; for mains, I had the veal schnitzel with creamed spinach on the side, and my husband had the pork shoulder special. Everything we had was fantastic. Ordering sides with the mains is not too much food, as the portions are (thankfully) not heaping. The service got a little slow when we were trying to get the bill. But, it didn’t take away from the experience.

Bardzo dobra polska kuchnia z miłą obsługą.

Very nice place next to South Kensington station. The two waitress ladies are super cute and thoughtful. It's recommended to reserve a table in advance as the place is very popular. The confit chicken with lemon sauce and the salmon are outstanding. It was a pleasure to be here I totally recommend this place.

I have visited Daquise many times and absolutely love it. The food is delightful with a wide range of Polish cuisine; the Mieso dumplings are my personal favourite. It can be hard to find restaurants with such an authentic feel in London but Daquise provides just that. Whilst a lot of its charm is owed to the beautiful interior, it is the staff who make the visits so enjoyable - they really can’t do enough for you.

I had high expectations for this place. Came with a friend that never had polish food before. We ordered dumplings with cabbage and mushrooms which were fantastic. However, sadly that was the highlight of the visit, both duck and pork loin were overdone and tough. The waitress forgot part of our order ( one of the mains) and we had to chase it up. We tried Silesian Riesling out of curiosity, and we were pleasantly surprised. Unfortunately, we had to repeatedly ask for a refill on our glasses as bottle was set aside on a different table, and waiters were not very attentive. Interestingly there was no background music at all, which was somewhat awkward especially in the afternoon when the restaurant was not busy.

По сервису 4 балла - долго ждала заказ, минут 30-50 По еде - 5 балов. По окружению/дизайну -3,5/4 балла Например борщ польский был готов Вино тоже долго не несли Печень готовили долго, ждала. Официантки приветливые, говорят на польском и Английском. Есть выбор по еде, Средний чек на 1 человека с бокалом вина 35-45 фунтов Людей в заведении обычно много, столики стоят близко друг к другу, в принципе покушать и уйти, интима недостаточно, если рассчитывать на это. Хорошее расположение места. Заходила без резервации, на месте столик дали

Quirky historic restaurant with lovely views of Kensington through the glass window looking out onto the street. Excellent food the pancake with sweet soft cheese was amazzzzzzing Really enjoyed the experience and am planning to go back.

The food was delicious but unfortunately the evening we were there the service was very slow to the point where we decided to get the bill rather than wait for dessert.

The food and service were both good though not exceptional, but Daquise has really lost its charm and authenticity—the very thing that made it special. I should have known on arrival. Strange for a Polish restaurant, they have forgotten how to serve beer: they brought us our bottled beer in pint glasses, no sign of the bottle. There were no small beer glasses are available, only a wine glass or a tall glass. And the stairs to the toilet are dangerous and I am sure are against building regulations as they are right beside the front window. They have also removed the lovely downstairs room where I once celebrated a birthday. If you remember the old Daquise, don’t return!

We walked over here after a day at the museums. While we did have reservations we didn't know it since they email you back and it went into spam folder. However, they were able to seat us. We just had some drinks and some appetizers. Very tasty food and not too expensive. Staff was a bit standoffish at the start but very quickly warmed up and made us feel at home. Other than a better reservation system, I don't have too many complaints.

Muy buena comida, excelente atención, precios razonables, amplio y bien ventilado. No muy concurrido, es fácil encontrar mesa.

I have been to Daquise a number of times, and each visit is better than the last. The food is excellent and authentic, striking a perfect balance between being rich and flavorful but not too heavy. The service and atmosphere is impeccable and perfect for a special occasion, or just a meal with friends and family. Highly recommend.

We called in on the off chance and we’re kindly offered a table, despite a healthy list of reservations. Menu choices were substantial and service attentive. Food was tasty being our first try of Polish food, and we will definitely be eating it again. Great flavours and good portion size. Value for money excellent. Overall a first class and very popular place which we hope to return to when next in London.

We came here today for dinner with friends and we were very welcome, we felt very important, service and food was first class, our waitress Karolina was very attentive, suggested the best food and was smothe and fast and we will be back

I have been dining here for several decades without disappointment. Tonight was no different. I started with a sausage with onion and potato salad. (My favorite starter of sausage in a horseradish cream sauce was not available.) it was good. Next I had their pork tenderloin in a muster sauce which tasted of a hint of honey which was served with gnocchi. I slurped two glasses of their white Rioja. (They have a small but well curated wine list with mostly very reasonable prices for London whether for a glass or a bottle.) These days I avoid desserts but I cannot avoid them here. I managed to get past the Apple fritters for once and ordered the fruit dumplings. The dumplings were stuffed with fresh strawberries and served with whipped cream and a sliced strawberry. Finished with filter coffee. My only hesitation writing this review is that too many people will decide to go there and I may have trouble getting a reservation. Reservations are recommended but you don’t have to do them too much in advance. This was a Sunday evening early and they were turning away walk ins.

Very disappointed, especially given the reviews. Perhaps £8 for half a kielbasa (around 50p's worth of sausage in Tesco) is considered a deal in some quarters. Small portions for not-inconsiderable sums is the theme at Daquise, forgivable if the food is outstanding, but a dishwash-y...

Pretentious, and pricey. I was looking forward to a typical Polish meal to celebrate my birthday but was completely underwhelmed. We started with two soups, both of which were watery save for three small dumplings floating in the borscht. To be fair, the beef broth soup was supposed to be broth. We then split three appetizers which were conspicuously small, and not particularly flavorful. Given the prices we should have left full (all in our bill came to £65 including a 12.5% service charge and only water) but we had to buy a sandwich a few hours later to hold us through to dinner. I am Polish and have eaten many meals in Poland and this was not at all comparable or hearty. Too bad - I will not be back and would not recommend. To top it off we realized afterwards that the server added a mystery £12 to our bill and we didn't catch it before leaving.

This was our best dinner during a 10 day stay in London. It's a small place, but excellent food and attentive service. There was a cucumber soup on the menu that day which was amazing. We walked in without a reservation but they were able...

Oh I do like this place. I've walked past so many times on my way to the museums or Albert Hall and often thought "I must pop in one day for lunch". I'm so glad I did. A little bit limited for vegetarians and, being...

I'm not a connoisseur of Polish food, but from what I have eaten on my trips over there, the food here seems very authentic. And very well cooked. Docor is simple, but it really works well. Service good. Much of the area is taken up...

I've wanted to go to this joint so many times but always get the opening times wrong! As it turned out, when I finally got a table at the right time, it was an enjoyable experience! It turned out to be a Polish menu, and...

Food was great We got Borsht (I do know how it supposed to be) I loved it Dumplings were great Salomon and Schnitzel were very good I would definitely recommend this place

I used to come here before the revamp and I loved it. It was wonderfully quaint and old fashioned with a funny old lady sitting at one end doing the bills and collecting the money. Loads of students used to go. The decor now is...

The ambience is fine. The service was ok. We ordered the beef stew and the bigos. The stew was tough and bland. The bigos was tasteless. The mash was cold. From a culinary perspective, the food was very poor. There was also no interest from...

An unplanned find with my friend on a damp, dreary Sunday evening. Very fortunate for us they had a vacancy. Nothing to complain about here .. food, service and ambience all very enjoyable with oodles of interesting history, making it all the more special. A...

Enjoyable evening with excellent service and food. Has a nice traditional family feel. Lovely food and good value. Drinks not over priced. Our service was friendly and very efficient. Will go again :-)

Un ristorante non turistico , accogliente nonostante il lay out della sala piuttosto angusto per non parlare delle scale per...

Polish restaurant with a very well deserved reputation for excellent food and traditional service from the staff. We found the service excellent and our meals were some of the best we have had in London. There is an extensive wine list though the beer list...

Daquise always a much loved venue in South Kensington. This amazing polish restaurant has been there for as long as I can remember . I first visited in the 1960s and I think it’s the oldest polish restaurant in london. However they shouldn’t rest on...

A restaurant is as much about service as it is the food. We were a group of 7 and had 5 courses. The food was very good (but obviously not as good as your own mother's! ;) ). The waiter, Amin, was excellent. Attentive to...

I went here for lunch with my family on 20th November. There were 6 people in our group one of which (my 19yr old daughter)has various allergies. I am fully appreciative that this is quite inconvenient and might take a little thought to cater for...

Pierogi to die for. Poussin excellence. Borscht better than home made. Apple fritters an fruit dumplings - I have died! Posher than my Polish cooking memories but retained the flavours and evoked happy memories 👌🇵🇱❤️