Daquise in Kensington and Chelsea

I was disappointed with this place. The waiter didn't speak Polish and was rude. I didn't like the food. Dearly. The unpleasant echo of cutlery.

I came in today to Daquise restaurant for lunch it was excellent and the staff were lovely and friendly Unfortunately Daquise is closing down due to regeneration of south kensington underground station Very sad 😔 as Daquise has been open since 1947

Great food - sophisticated and regular, Cool place - Roman Polanski eat here lunch everyday, Superb service - despite closed kitchen, waiter Filip made for us delicious food....

A hidden gem. Every mouthful the taste of true Polish food. Traditional dishes executed extremely well. Not too expensive, as in although approx £45 per person than included a bottle of wine and several drinks.

What an amazing retaurant. The food was superb!

I had dinner here with my mother a while ago, but the staff was very rude, and it was the only thing I don't want to remember from this fun trip. I made a reservation and was looking forward to it because it was a filming location for Ted Lasso, but when we got there, it seemed like they were rushing to prepare our seats. And the seats we were shown were very small. I wonder if the reservation system works properly... The waiter in charge of our table was very rude. I couldn't hear what he was saying at one point, so I asked him to repeat, and he sighed, and he was clearly in a bad mood while the food was being served. I've never been treated so coldly in London before, so I guess that waiter doesn't like Asians. There was a hair in the soup, and the other dishes were not so good, so we left the restaurant immediately. The price is quite high. I hope this is helpful for Japanese people who are planning to visit here.

We have a love of south ken but never manged to get here because it’s always seemed to be closed, bad luck. We tried to book but got refused so decided to show up and voila, a seat! The waiter was somewhat rude and put out. We had mentioned we had recognised the restaurant had also featured in Ted Lasso though we know of it before. To which he said they didn’t want the “clientele”, I mentioned it had a big American market and perhaps that’s what he was referring to, unbeknownst that an American was sat next to us, with which he said, “you right!” All of a sudden. Well, I’m sorry for making the waiter for feeling uncomfortable, we just wanted to eat some food that wasn’t the usual outing. That experience aside the food was very good. I had the black pudding (which the waiter called “so called” …please stop the passive aggressive) I’m from Lancs and love black pudding. This was served as a sausage with a slow cooked apple and onion. It was akin to a mix of blood pudding and haggis but was lovely. Ever the Lancs girl though I missed the egg yolk. I had the goulash for mains and was again lovely. It can with a buckwheat which tasted a bit plasticky. I didnt care overall though and the bread was better partner anyway. The bread basket which I should mention is more like rye bread. Not a airy bread thing we have these days, a more traditional flavoursome linseed tasting offer which I prefer but might catch people out. The seeded half was amazing and felt wonderfully wholesome

Pioneer - a history to boot- and with my Polish ex husband from Mogilno near Warsaw, I’d gone there for my 2nd anniversary. Now for someone who has been lovingly fed every Easter by my in-laws - homemade Pierogi and Borscht - summers in Old Town (Warsaw) - Zapiecek mostly I’ll admit - and Toruń, I’m obviously used to the best stuff - therefore the food wasn’t memorable. But it’s a romantic restaurant, rustic old school and the soups are hearty and there’s a decent wine list. the food wasn’t memorable

I have been to the restaurant a handful of times. It has a nostalgic link to my Polish heritage and my sister remembers our dad taking her there as a child (65 odd years ago). But, my visit on 23rd February resulted in me subsequently experiencing vomiting and diarrhoea, which suspect was due to veal meatballs not being heated through enough. Sadly, food not being warmed through enough is a recurrent experience, but not been ill before. Received a response eventually, including a voucher just over the value spent, but hesitant to return due to experience. Advised they need to review their food serving processes and reported to Kensington & Chelsea Health Safety Team. Having contacted them to request a refund, they have not had the courtesy to respond to this or previous emails. Poor customer service.

Karolina thank you for the great service!! You are the best💗

delicious, authentic food. karolina was an excellent waitress - super attentive and really helpful!

Katarina was so sweet! Amazing waitress! Food was delicious!

Nos topamos con Daquise al visitar el Royal Albert Hall, a solo un tiro de piedra y no podría haber estado más contento con el servicio rápido, la comida y el ambiente. Tuvimos la suerte de conseguir una mesa, pero probablemente porque era un miércoles, así que reservaría con antelación si es posible. La comida era deliciosa, muy fresca y sabrosa y vino con una sonrisa de Filip nuestro camarero. No podríamos recomendar este lugar maravillosamente auténtico lo suficiente. Cuente con que vengamos de nuevo, de Kathryn y Andy.

I have heard about Daquise from friends, they all recommended the place. To be honest, I expected more from the food, as the menu looked promising. Nothing wrong with the dishes we ordered, but felt like something was missing!? Quite sloppy. Good wine, service was attentive. Decor was interesting, fair prices as well. Not sure if I would visit again.

Really good experience. Very friendly staff. The food was fantastic. Recommend.

Superb food and authentic atmosphere.

You make a booking through their website and then they just cancel it with a rude message, terrible service

Went over the weekend so glad to have tried this gem!

A true classic! Excellent food in atmospheric surroundings. Good value and friendly service. Go before TfL changes the area for good!

Nos alegramos de haber tropezado con Daquise en nuestro camino al V & A y nos sentimos afortunados de haber enganchado una mesa durante un servicio de almuerzo ocupado. Es un lugar encantador lleno de encanto y carácter con un interesante menú polaco, pero desafortunadamente prometió más de lo que cumplió. Esperábamos 45 minutos para nuestra comida, mientras que la gente a nuestro alrededor que había llegado más tarde había sido atendida. Cuando pregunté sobre esto me dijeron “el pollo confitado tarda mucho”. Bueno... sí, pero presumiblemente no se está cocinando en tiempo real... Cuando la comida finalmente llegó, era una bolsa mixta. El schnitzel estaba bien, pero el pollo confitado que habíamos esperado tanto tiempo era básicamente una pechuga de pollo asado seco, demasiado cocido, pero como teníamos tanta hambre se comió sin quejarse. La otra decepción fue el plato de hígado . . finas, rodajas ligeramente sobrecocinadas de hígado sobrecargado con cebolla y manzana sin otro acompañamiento. Los lados de verduras estaban bien aparte de un pequeño tazón de rebanadas de zanahoria sobrecocinadas anémicas y todo estaba tibia a la llegada. Extrañamente, probablemente volvería y probaría algunos de los platos polacos más clásicos confort - ya que es un buen lugar para estar y realmente es un oasis entre las hamburgueserías y trampas turísticas horteras locales, pero en esta ocasión se cayó en el frente de la comida y el servicio. Así que una estrella para la comida y 4 para el medio ambiente

Vinimos para una cena temprano después de una visita al V & A y antes de llegar a nuestro tren a casa. Personal amable, excelente comida - simple pero bien preparada. Como mi esposa es gluten -libre, le prepararon un postre a medida- ¡ojalá lo hubiera tenido!

Nice place, not too expensive for South Kensington.

Good and service is awesome. Central heating can be a bit warmer during winter.

Fabuloso, excéntrico, peculiar y delicioso. Qué velada tan encantadora tuvimos mi hijo y yo aquí. Mi hijo había comido aquí anteriormente con su novia y lo recomendó. Adorablemente anticuado y tradicional con una lista escrita a mano de mesas reservadas y factura escrita a mano al final de la noche. Menú encantador aunque el vino por copa era limitado. Dos panes diferentes con mantequilla a la mesa. Entradas de albóndigas y embutido con ensalada de patata, mains de ternera con ñoquis y goulash con trigo sarraceno, guarniciones de espinacas cremosas y col roja con albaricoques y ciruelas pasas. Excelente relación calidad-precio. Ambiente auténtico y sin sensación de prisa. Una noche de gente mirando a los otros comensales, todos los cuales tenían encanto, historia y rezuman tanta personalidad como el personal y el edificio en sí. ¡Qué placer!

Éramos un grupo de ocho amigos. La comida era estupenda (si te gusta la comida polaca) al igual que el servicio. Sin embargo, uno de nosotros trajo un cupón de bebidas muy viejo y sabroso por £ 75 que le había dado un socio comercial justo antes de la pandemia. El gerente fue extremadamente grosero acerca de que no fuera válido. Habíamos gastado mucho dinero y el polaco entre nosotros había introducido un grupo de futuros comensales potenciales en el restaurante (un profesor, un director de televisión, tres graduados de Cambridge, el CEO de una asociación de vivienda, un abogado de la BBC entre otros). Hubiera sido bueno si el gerente hubiera sido amable y tal vez ofreció una botella de vino de cortesía con una disculpa encantadora. Daquise definitivamente había tenido las £ 75, incluso si había sido unos años atrás. Así que la noche terminó con una nota ligeramente agria, y me quedé preguntándome si nos habrían tratado de manera diferente si no hubiéramos sido un grupo de mujeres de mediana edad tardía.

Overpriced, Poor service, flavourless food, Very disappointing

This wasn’t my first visit to this restaurant, and once again, it exceeded my expectations. The food is consistently delicious, offering that comforting, homemade taste that’s hard to find elsewhere. The service was excellent, and my friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our time here. We’ll definitely be coming back! The restaurant has a warm, cosy atmosphere that makes you feel as though you’ve stepped back in time. It’s truly a hidden gem for anyone craving authentic Polish cuisine and a unique dining experience.

Fantastic food. The dumplings were spot on. I had the veal escalop and it was perfectly balanced. Personable waiter, very professional and friendly (thanks Philip) Will be coming back.

Simply delicious food served in a unique atmosphere that feels both lively and homey. The service was great from start to finish—attentive, accommodating of extra requests, and genuinely kind. The food was fantastic too, with bold, authentic flavours that truly shone in dishes like the borscht and the cheese-filled pancakes. The cozy, welcoming ambiance makes it feel as though you’re dining in the home of a talented Polish cook. A true gem amidst the many touristy, mediocre spots in South Kensington.

We had a great Christmas meal with my team. Lovely food and great service. Venue was authentic and would definitely be going again. This was my first at a Polish restaurant. Amazing experience.

If you want the feeling of being in a Polish grandma's kitchen, come here, because she's working. I opted for a three course dinner, starting with some lovely Rye? Bread. My appetizer was a sausage with a crisp casing and a delicious, sour, cream sauce that was incredible. The Duck Confit dinner was large and delicious with wonderful crisp skin. The ligonberries? (Not sure what was on the side) were lightly sweet which complemented the well seasoned duck and grain on the side. The Apple Fritters were loaded with real apples and they were deliciously sweet. I'd come back just to try those fritters. They were such a real treat. Very grateful to the kind and helpful staff working!

Después de tomar una copa en un pub cercano que estaba hirviendo (antes de Navidad) lo primero que te llama la atención de Daquise es el espacio. Las mesas están bastante separadas - ¡qué refrescante! La decoración es básica - paredes de azulejos blancos y suelos de madera. Los techos han visto días mejores, pero, como el restaurante está en peligro de ser cerrado por el propietario independiente, esto es comprensible. Comida sencilla en un menú fácil de entender. El vino de la casa tiene un precio razonable al igual que la cerveza polaca (se vende tanto por botella como por pinta). Un gran valor, lugar bastante diferente. Si se cierra será bastante triste. Esto es un pedazo del viejo Londres

I absolutely adore Daquise. ❤️ They will forever hold a special place in my heart.

Food is tasty. But they have the weirdest booking system where you need to confirm their confirmation email. We thought we had a table but turned out no. We then sat at a small table and the service was very rushed as they wanted to free up the table asap. They forgot one of our sides and then brought it when we finished. They need more staff to cope with the busy times.

Traditional Polish food, service with a smile. Freshly made.

Disappointing,not good enough for the price Used to be great,change of the management????

We ate here at the suggestion of my sister & I am so glad that we did. I chose dishes that I remembered from my childhood and whilst they were very tasty, they weren't as good, with the exception of the pork knuckle in aspic jelly, as the food my long since departed mother would prepare. All in all a delicious trip down memory lane & we will definitely be going again.

Excellent borscht, I recommend the fritters too. The interior requires renovation, but the group of Polish rulers and photographs of our commanders are heartwarming.

Great place to enjoy scrumptious food and atmosphere

Delicious food, lovely service, great atmosphere and a good location! Bit on the pricier side but it's definitely worth it. Will be coming back for sure.

One of the most authentic spots left in London! No drama, or thrills. Just high quality food, delivered with old school (high quality) service, all set in a beautiful family owned establishment. If you’re after a real Polish dining experience in London, visit Daquise 🙏

The slowest service we’ve ever received.

A great traditional POLISH restaurant since 1947!!! It's simply nice!!!

Not always easy finding choices for a vegetarian in a Polish restaurant but we had no problems here. It's a while since I was here but the food is as delicious, the service swift and charming. Sadly this terrace is under threat of being knocked down by TfL so get here whilst you can, it's an institution.

This was our first visit. It came highly recommended but we really didn't like anything about this restaurant. The staff was standoffish and not helpful when it came to the menu. The service was slow. the food was mediocre at best and the wine choices poor. Not sure why this gets such great reviews cause we couldn't find anything too exemplary.

One of its kind. The place to nature my home-sickness with delicious specialties. Always a treat. See you soon!

Original Polish cuisine quite long wait But nice staff

Great experience at this historic Polish restaurant in South Kensington. Great range of meals, the veal in 🍅 and cream is really lovely, highly recommended. This dish was judged best by our panel! Drinks prices are average. Service was fine, not silver salver stuff but more than acceptable. Overall price very fair. Recommended.

Solid food considering the prime location, prompt service. Borscht is pleasantly peppery and served straight from the pot, rabbit more average, current menu didn't have venison dishes so disregard their online menu. Prices are decent (mains for 20-25 pounds), reservations recommended for groups of 4+. Limited toilets, it seemed 1 per gender, too little given the high number of covers.

Expensive way to get diarrhea. Slow service too.

Really interesting spot that I would call 'genuine' with food and service that reflected it's Polish roots. Managed two courses but had no room for any more. Worth a visit.

A lovely Polish restaurant. Staff were very friendly and helpful, and advised on the menu; the atmosphere was great, buzzing on a Saturday late lunchtime. Food was fine; some highlights (the dumplings were fantastic) let down somewhat by a greasy black pudding that left us with heartburn, and a goulash that was tough beef cubes in a thin sauce, and not enough of the sauce to flavour the pile of unseasoned buckwheat it came with. On the other hand, the confit goose leg the other tables around us had looked and smelled amazing, so maybe we just got very unlucky. I'd come again and try other dishes next time.

Had such a delicious meal! I love Polish food and it was just like babcia's! The vibe was just enough energy and noise to feel comfortable and relaxed with my friends. Beautiful setting. Cozy. One issue we had was our booking time wasn't honored. We were asked to wait quite a bit for a table. We didn't mind! The staff looked after us once seated. But next time I'll book an early dinner time slot to avoid this situation. Highly recommend:)

Stupid rude staff, waste your time hoping to just take your money and rush you out.

Amazing food for a fantastic price. The barszcz soup was fabulous, the meat balls delicious. The interior design is a great mixture of old meets new. Thanks for this experience

One of, if not the best polish restaurant in London. Good for all occasions.

rude staff .... super rude never gonna back again I dont recommed at all

Not a great experience, maybe resting on their previous reputation…. Service disappointing. Blonde lady (FOH) very disrespectful to almost everyone who walks in the door, not pleasant when you can hear this from your table at the front of restaurant. Food mediocre, had far superior food at smaller Polish restaurants (Miod Malina & Kuźnia Smaku) Venue and general atmosphere very good.

We found Daquise by mistake. But, eating there was no mistake. The food was delicious, I had Polish black pudding to start, and my hubby had Gnocchi. Our main course was pork tenderloin medallions in a honey/mustard sauce for me, and Goulash for my hubby. Both dishes were amazing, we also had a side of Mizeria (cucumbers in cream, outstanding). Daquise, has it all, good food, ambiance, and great service. *****

Traditional Polish food made with love and original twist. I had a duck dish with cabbage and potatoes. It was excellent. Cheesecake, at the end, was fun-tastic. Definitely you should give it a go.

Excellent food and service, as always

I absolutely love this restaurant. Food is delicious, service from Anna is excellent and the atmosphere is great.

Charming place, very authentic Polish food with lovley service. Had a great meal and a great time.

Excellent value for money in South Kensington

Really terrible service. They all seem so stressed and unable to get the food out fast enough. And it's much too expensive.

Delicious food. One of our favourite places to eat in London.

Food is decent Waiters have become rude and unwelcoming. Pity, this used to be an institution.

Food was delicious and very close to the way my grandma used to make it. The atmosphere is cosy, but the AC was blasting and made me have a cold after.

Me and my partner visited here last weekend before our visit to natural history museum. We were hoping for a quick and easy late lunch. The food was very nice however service was not great. Firstly my mash potatoes arrived cold, they were replaced shortly after, but we felt the waiter was not unconcerned, and generally disinterested. We were never approached to ask if everything was fine, nor if we wanted a dessert or a bill later. We had to go and gind staff ourselves to ask if we can order a pudding and much later if we can get the bill. Our waiting time for being served didn’t make it a quick lunch( restaurant was not busy) and inattentive service made us feel undervalued. We went to find our waiter to ask if we can pay as at that point we were late for our time slot for the museum. We were never shown our bill, however later realised that a service charged must have been added (as the totals didn’t add up), which considering our experience was very disappointing.

Once an iconic place for the Polish community in the UK, now such a disappointment. I didn't like the dumplings, and I didn't like the wine either. Rude Indian waiter who doesn't speak Polish in a Polish restaurant. No good desserts. Small portions, high prices for quality. Plus cover charge, tip added to bill. I recommend the Ognisko restaurant. Much better experience.

The service was pretty shocking. The waiter came to our table and put down bread and butter whilst on the phone…?! Food was tasty but portions tiny for the price. Nice experience but won’t be going back.

Excellent food and atmosphere. Chicken soup was superb. Just a little over-priced but perhaps inevitable given the location.

We visited this restaurant a week ago and I wholeheartedly recommend it. The lunch dishes are very tasty, they taste like home-made. The restaurant has a very nice atmosphere and the service is also great. We would like to thank the very nice waiter, Mr. Jan, for his professional and friendly service. ❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍😍 When we come to London, we will definitely visit our favorite restaurant. ❤️❤️❤️

Consistently good food! Will definitely return! 😊

This place came recommended by a friend and it didn't disappoint. Very tasty Polish food, professional service and an interesting story of the place, all make it quite special. I think there could be more vegetarian options available. I'm glad that I could have potatoes cakes with wild mushroom sauce although it wasn't on the menu. Vegetarian stuffed cabbage roll from special menu was tasty but on a small side even for a starter and a bit pricey too. Overall, I would recommend the place. It's a great experience. Our waitress Ania was amazing, friendly, professional and made some great recommendations. Thank you!

Great food, wine, and service. The scallops were my favorite thing. The mashed potatoes were so creamy. I'll be going again next time I'm in London.

We had a great Birthday Dinner with a large Group of Friends here. The Service was exzellent and the food amazing! It was the Perfect Night and we will definitely come back! Thank you for making the Night so special!

Apparantly you need a reason to remove the service charge of 12.5%. The reason of "The principle of it" was not adequate. Still got it eventually removed but it felt like a massive hassle. Food portions are tiny for the price, even in London, but tasted nice.

Food was okay, not bad but also nothing to write home about. Portions are quite small for the price, and the hygiene was somewhat questionable - years of dust on the chandelier above us and the on the dumb waiter. Service was quite slow as well.

Locale caratteristico in South Kensington; buon cibo e bella atmosfera. Abbiamo gustato damplings, veal schnitzel e pork tenderloins e per finire raspberry e vodka terrine; prezzi nella media del luogo.

Probably the best restaurant in London with Polish cuisine. 😀

We were surprised to pay a cover charge (£1 per person), service charge for the kitchen staff and then it was suggested we left a tip for the waiting staff as we were told they didn't get anything from the service charge. We enjoyed the food, the ambience, the location but not the hidden costs.

Always food, service and ambiance.

I visited With my Friends to celebrate my birthday. I didnt experience such a fantastic Service in a very long time in London. Filip was attentive, friendly, funny and very engaging. He made our experience truly special. Food was fantastic, everything was made to perfection. I’ll definitely be back. Na zdrowie !

Lived nearby this place and the first time with Polish food. Freshly prepared and good portion with lots of meat inside. Good decoration and very supportive staff. Excellent. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Beautiful food, friendly service, great vibe

We went for a late lunch on Saturday and had the best time. The restaurant is beautiful inside and has a distinct charm, like a place frozen in time. The food was delicious. We had the dumplings and salmon starters, pork and veal meatballs for main and a cheesecake for desert. Absolutely everything was perfect and the dumplings were so good we ordered more! Service was perfect, everyone was very friendly and attentive; topping up wine and water without us having to ask. They even threw in some free vodka shots at the end! Very much recommend to anyone and we’ll certainly be going back!

The place has a story! Google it! Some of it is recalled by the pics on the walls. The food is good and the portions are filling. Service is excellent and the environment makes you feel at home. Desserts and soups highly recommended

A great meal. I'd love to go back and explore the menu thoroughly, but it's a little pricey for what you get. Great service and atmosphere. All 3 types of dumplings were tasty but especially the cabbage and mushroom. Chicken soup was cracking. Veal escalopes cooked a touch more than I would like but with a great sauce, cod was tasty and well cooked but the raw spinach served with it is not particularly exciting. The fish doesn't come with anything else, and I felt both mains could have used another little something on the plate (veg or carbs respectively). The cheese pancake was wonderful and generous (other desserts looked substantial too) and reminiscent of the Topfen that appears in Austrian sweets. Good quality homely food, cooked well. Service was high quality but not aloof and honestly in terms of atmosphere, Daquise is absolutely how a restaurant should be - filled with conversation but not crowded, classy but not austere, and homely without feeling dingy. Thank you for the lovely lunch.

A very nostalgic and historic place that has seen various famous and some infamous people, that does not seem to have changed since its early years. The food was delicious. We had schabowy/schnitzel and cheesecake.

We were looking for something different in our long weekend in London and Daquise more than delivered. The restaurant was cozy, the service attentive and the food was delicious. We had the dumplings, stuffed cabbage and Hunter’s stew….they would have made my Polish grandma proud. Finished up with the plum cake which was also delicious. Oh and the varieties of yummy flavored vodka only served to highlight the experience. I will be back.

Best home made style Polish restaurant in London!! 😊

Nothing more nothing less. The dishes offered taste like in a Polish home. Very nice atmosphere, family atmosphere. I recommend it especially to people who want to experience real Polish cuisine. The place may require advance reservation.

Well, we didn't even realise this was a Polish restaurant. The food was of an excellent standard as was the service. We will not hesitate to return.

The best lunch I’ve had in years. Food delicious and service excellent. Bearing in mind it’s located in South Kensington, it’s also terrific value for money. I can’t recommend it enough.

I really enjoyed herring as a starter and a roasted duck salad as main. Very casual and friendly staff. Definitely worth a try. I would go back again.

Really lovely place, great ambience, service and absolutely delicious food. Will definately come again

The food was amazing and it was great to try the polish cuisine, the waitress was lovely and suggested some amazing dishes.

A Polish friend suggested this restaurant and we didn’t regret. Great dinner overall. The dumplings as starters are a must, loved them, especially the one with meat and the other with mushrooms. Also the rabbit as main was good. The pork was a bit too small compared to the rabbit portion. Overall happy with the food and service. The waitress kindly offered four shots of cherry vodka.

Apple cake was amazing. Goulash was good.