Kitchen W8 in Kensington and Chelsea

On our recent trip to London we dined at Kitchen W8 on a Tuesday evening at 6pm and took advantage of the “Set Menu”with wine pairing, which was the perfect opportunity to experience Michelin rated food without breaking the bank. The food was absolutely amazing and we truly enjoyed a quiet dining room that had no distracting music playing. The staff were professional and knowledgeable. Would definitely return.

We stayed in a flat in Kensington for a week & the host mentioned that Kitchen W8 had an amazing 3 course lunch. We went for lunch on our first day in London and liked it so much that we booked a table for our last day in the city. Both times we added the sommelier's wine selection for an additional price. Not only was the food the best we'd had in London but the staff were gracious and friendly. The 3-course lunch plus two glasses of wine were an amazing deal at 60 pounds. Five star food & service!

Rubbish ! You will be treated well if you spend more on wine! They will smother you if you do wine pairing, get you drunk on cheap wine. Nah!

We were taken here by friends who enjoyed their last meal and wanted to share the experience. It’s a Michelin rated restaurant without pretension that just stands on their work. Their welcoming and relaxed approach set the tone for a fabulous night as we worked through a tasting menu accompanied by their suggested wines. Food was beautiful and delicious - we were some of the last to leave which gives you an idea as to the pace of the meal and the vibe created by both the staff and the other people eating there. Would return.

Excellent food and service in a more low key atmosphere. The food was incredible and consistent! Every dish was so good and creative. The cod was other worldly!The service was on point. For the quality it was reasonably priced.

Extremely poor customer service. Would not recommend. Very overpriced for what you get. Would recommend going elsewhere

Vorrei proprio conoscere i criteri con cui vengono assegnate le stelle Michelin. e vorrei anche capire come nascono certe recensioni esaltate. Abbiamo trovato il livello di questo ristorante buono, ma niente di più, anzi, per certi non trascurabili aspetti, discutibile. Prima di tutto: avevamo una prenotazione per le 20,30//20,45. Telefoniamo per avvertire di essere in leggero ritardo e ci dicono che la cucina chiude alle 21. Siamo esterrefatti: ristorante stellato in estate di venerdì con la cucina che chiude alle 21! Arriviamo alle 20,55 e comunque ci servono! Locale carino. Ci portano un appetizer, hummus al sedano, servito in un'unica ciotolina per 4 commensali. Arriva il vino, bianco, non sufficientemente fresco e versato con il vizio, frequente in UK e USA, di una dose eccessiva. Ordiniamo 2 porzioni di ravioli al coniglio con tartufo da dividersi: si tratta di 1 raviolo per porzione con abbondante tartufo nero innaffiato da una salsa liquida: buono sia pure con troppa salsa. Poi ordiniamo 4 secondi, 3 di carne e uno di pesce. Buone le carni e anche il pesce. Gli accostamenti e l'impiattamento sono discreti, ma niente di esaltante, come ti aspetteresti da uno stellato. Abbiamo finito il vino: dobbiamo chiamare per avere la lista dei vini. E dopo un po' anche richiamare per ordinare vino. A un commensale manca il pane ma nessuno lo nota. E perché sono tutti così poco attenti? Sono impegnati a pulire i tavoli e ad apparecchiare per il giorno successivo! Prendiamo anche un dolce. Siamo rimasti noi e un altro tavolo e non sono ancora le 23! Poi chiediamo il conto, che non so a quanto ammonti dal momento che non ho pagato io, ma immagino abbastanza alto, considerati i prezzi di Londra. Mi spiace fare del campanilismo, perché vengo spesso a Londra e mi piace moltissimo, ma potrei citare qualche decina di ristoranti, non stellati, dove si mangia a questo livello e magari con un servizio più attento e si spendono 50/60 €. Ma a parte le pietanze, che dipendono anche dai gusti soggettivi, trovo che il servizio, in qualsiasi ristorante, debba essere accurato e attento e soprattutto trovo maleducato che si tolgano e si mettano tovaglie piatti e bicchieri mentre ci sono commensali seduti e che mangiano Nessuno ci ha detto di andarcene però ce l'hanno fatto capire e questo è inammissibile, soprattutto trattandosi di un ristorante stellato!

Attended for a collaboration dinner between Kitchen W8 and John Dory. The service was exceptional. Friendly, funny, attentive. The food was utterly stunning. The collaboration worked extremely well and the two styles mixed perfectly. I was so impressed. Kitchen W8 has got to be one of the best restaurants in London.

We dined at W8 for our anniversary and we had immaculate experience from being welcomed by the door to our departure at the end of the meal. We chosen the set menu and ordered each dish so we got to try it all. Very smart and seasonal exceeding it's price. We got canapés and crackers in the beginning and enjoyed little petit fours in the end. The setting is very calm and peaceful. Pieter was absolutely brilliant, he was attentive and we found out we have a lot of common background as we come from the same industry! Definitely worth the trip!

I have been many times to this restaurant since it started and never been unsatisfied. On Friday I organised a dinner party for11 to pre celebrate a birthday. The restaurant was understaffed and the waiter whom I was told is the sommelier did not know he should decant 1996 grand cru Puy Lacoste. When asked why, he said “we only decant young wine”!!! With corkage of 30 pounds a bottle the wine was served with the same glasses as the white. In addition we had 2 bottles of champagne and 2 bottles of white from the restaurant. I am very disappointed

This is an exceptional restaurant, well-deserving of its Michelin one star designation. The risotto with sepia and breaded sole was simple delectable as was the chicken roulade. This is a restaurant for adults, with linen and no music, and service which is friendly and efficient. The a la carte menu has terrific variety and we happened to walk in for a 3 course 35 pound menu that is offered before 6:45. This is the 2nd time we have eaten here and look forward to a third meal this weekend.

This was our first visit. We went for my birthday lunch which was first class the set menu was excellent value with food and wines that you would expect from a Michelin-star. The staff were very knowledgeable and professional . We will certainly return

Another fantastic meal at this gem of a restaurant in High Street Ken. For a Michelin starred restaurant it was a lovely relaxed vibe and everyone makes you feel so welcome. We availed ourselves of the no corkage on a Sunday evening offer and my friends agreed they would return very soon . Food was all beautifully presented and tasted great . We were very well looked after by our server Conor whose encyclopedic knowledge of the cheese came in very handy !

Yet another blindingly good dinner at KW8. So grateful for this neighbourhood spot existing - huge thanks to all the team.

Absolutely perfect from start to finish. We were greeted by the lovely Connor, who was the charming bartender. We were given time to quietly enjoy cocktails before dinner orders were taken, which was appreciated. The food was beautifully presented and delicious. Well thought out compositions. It surpassed 2 Michelin restaurants we have enjoyed. Thank you; we will be back!

An excellent restaurant. The food was superb and most certainly Michelin standard. We ate a la carte and each dish was delicious, innovative but rooted in the classics so no unnecessary fripperies. The portion size was spot on.. enough to satisfy but not overwhelm. The ambiance is lovely and cosy. the staff are fabulous . They are attentive, friendly and very knowledgeable whilst managing to maintain a casual relaxed vibe. The Sunday no corkage is a real treat. Highly recommended

It was ok, not great value for money. The food was ok, we had the set menu. The starter was awesome but the main course and dessert were a bit meh, and not up to scratch for a Michelin star imho

This is an excellent restaurant. We went on a Sunday evening which was quiet, but enough people to create a nice atmosphere without being too loud or too busy. On Sundays, they offer no corkage fee which is IMO is a bonus. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, and seems more relaxed than many restaurants of this calibre. We ordered three courses and cheese course. All was excellent. I won't bother with recommendations because each to his/her own but I doubt anything would be disappointing. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with comfortable seats, important for a long session I believe.

We dined last night and I’m compelled to write a review this morning! We were caught in the rain and didn’t have time to change from a day of sightseeing. We arrived a messy brunch but we’re greeted warmly! The food was amazing- we did the tasting menu. This restaurant is lovely, serene and wonderful. The staff (Connor, etc) was professional and warm. We had dined the night before at a two star Michelin and W8 blew them out of the water with every dish.

A sensational evening. Perfect food, perfect service, warm and cosy dining room. My partner and I were made to feel like part of the family. Still dreaming of the venison and truffle mash!

A lovely lunch here as always. The fixed price option is excellent value. The soup was particularly praised by all parties. Professional and friendly service. The sommelier was very helpful with an explanation about the valpolicella. All in all, an excellent establishment for a great lunch experience.

Really amazing food. The food was my favorite in London. I came to London for a conference and hadn’t really been out alone without my family or young child in years. So i made a complete list of all the best restaurants that i wanted to visit, without sparing an expense. I have been to 9 different dinners, all very highly rated, but the food here was the best. The food also felt fresh and healthy. If I get my family out here, i will try to get us all to visit this place so i can enjoy the food once again.

Excellent food and service overall in an understated room that invites comfort and enjoyment. The chef prepared some scrumptious foods tailored to my wife’s allergies and Conor our wait person made sure all was prepared properly. We ordered wine by the glass and the selection was truly excellent. It was our best meal in London and seemed perfect until a slight taint at the end when the bill came. The last entry on the bill, after dessert and coffee, was for an additional glass of an expensive wine that was not ordered nor ever had. When mentioned it was taken off the bill, but why was it there? The restaurant was not full on a Sunday evening and wine poured and charged by a different person. It put a damper on an otherwise splendid meal.

This is a very nice restaurant with a very pleasant "feel" and excellent food. The service was good. Hard to beat the experience if you want an excellent meal in comfortable surroundings.

I’ve passed Kitchen many times but never eaten there. I was invited there for lunch; it was excellent. Classy setting and classy and very attentive service. Everything we ate was delicious and beautifully presented. A gem and a great discovery.

Did a Sunday lunch with the other half here. Food was fantastic as was the service. Very good value (not cheap) for a top lunch. Highly recommend!

Having been so impressed by Elystan Street, I decided to go to another restaurant owned by Phil Howard. I liked the interior, especially the drawings of the birds on the branches. It added a really calm and relaxing atmosphere. My starter was lamb cannelloni, which...

Booked this as a big birthday celebration for my partner. We opted for the taster menu with paired wines, absolutely the right choice. Everything was deserved of their Michelin star status. So friendly and attentive. Lots of special little touches which we were so grateful...

This restaurant is a relaxing place to visit, not pretentious but comfortable, with wonderful food and superb service. We looked at the al a carte menu which looked marvellous but since we could decide what to eat we went for the tasting menu, with matching...

In case you think a Michelin-starred London restaurant needs to be starched and stuffy, you’ve got to visit Kitchen W8 on Abington Road, just off Kensington High Street. The food is exquisite, the wine list impressive and the desserts to die for. But mostly, it’s...

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My husband and I were joined by a family friend for an excellent dining experience. The ambience and staff were warm and inviting. The service was attentive and accommodating. Our three course tasting was creative and delicious plus the wine suggestions were perfect. Highly recommend!

I returned to Kitchen W8 after a long absence due to an unhappy experience related to my gluten intollerance and poor standards of service. This restaurant is unique in the area and my friend was keen to give it another try and booked explaining that...

It is really worth the Michelin star! The food was delicious, the taste was heavenly combined. Professional and kind staff. We spent an amazing evening! We will come back when again in London.

Good value 3 course set and I like the relaxed ambience in the restaurant. Food was tasty but I thought it could perhaps be more creative / special considering the Michelin star. Unfortunately the meal didn't leave any lasting impression.

This was our second time dining here, both visits have been outstanding. Attentive service, beautiful food and a lovely atmosphere. Highly recommended for anyone in London looking for a fine dining experience with a casual edge.

This is a gem of a restaurant. The décor is elegant with exquisite wallpaper and beautiful modern art prints. The ambience is relaxed. We had a mixture of the lunch set menu and the à la carte. As mentioned in other reviews the set menu...

Great tasting and creative food and lovely staff to help and assist. First time and was pleasantly surprised. Miraculously the also serve Sunday lunch - definitely going back for that.

This is an excellent restaurant. We had a small business dinner in the private room. The service was exquisite, and the food was absolutely delicious. The cod was a particular highlight. Thank you for a wonderful evening

We visited KitchenW8 for lunch. We decided on the set menu which we felt was good value. 2 choices for each course so there was something we could eat. Food was excellent, my favourite was the salt cod scotch egg starter. Friendly staff and good...

It has a Michelin star. Haven’t been for a few years. We were invited. The food was ok nothing too special, my sole was a mean small portion, the smoked eel minced so small. Someone’s deer looked and a big portion. It was mixed. For...

Outstanding service and delicious food. The roast and desserts were superb. We would highly recommend this restaurant.

Food was delicious, service was attentive and timely. Maquerel and fish main were great can't wait to return

A really lovely experience with excellent service and an excellent chef. The food as you would expect from a Michelin starred restaurant was very good. Beautifully presented and full of flavour and lovely textures. The 2 fish mains were really lovely. The truffle mash was...

Returned after a 3 year pandemic affected absence to find the same attentive service, subtle dining room and vibrant menu. We ate the truffle linguine and duck ballotine followed by cod with mussels and halibut with leeks, all flavoursome, fresh and beautifully prepared, truffle mash...

To Start, I have to say thank you to the team at Kitchen w8 for the lovely card for my wife that was signed by the whole team. This was a lovely gesture and had hoped that it would be the start of a great...

Fue nuestro primer restaurante con estrella Michelín, con sólo llegar nos gustó el ambiente tranquilo y relajado del lugar. La...

The food was subtle and beautiful . The service was exactly right . Just the right amount of attentiveness. A thoroughly wonderful experience

Time for the yearly Kitchen W8 visit again. We were welcomed by the always polite and friendly staff. Our table was impeccably set. To glases of delicious and complex sparkling wine kept us busy tasting the hummus and sourdough bread. The rose wine of the...

Afslappet atmosfære, overskuelig menu & vin/drinks kort. Super venlig og imødekommende personale. Lækker mad af gode råvarer. Interiør er behagelig...

Food was generally good and reasonably priced. I had asked for a pescatarian tasting dinner menu ahead of time . It was nice but after a third consecutive fish offering, It was no longer so enjoyable. We had a bottle of wine and the recommended...

I have been lunching at this restaurant on and off for over 10 years, making it my favourite destination for lunch anywhere in Central London. I have therefore frequently recommended it to friends and some of them have made it their regular choice for a...

All courses I'd give a 5/5 to especially the desserts. The BBQ hummus was outstanding, the gnocchi with parmesan (may have not been vegetarian as parmesan sometimes is not) was great, the panna cotta and, my second dessert, the citrus ice cream with pistachio cake...

The restaurant itself was very attractive and the staff were attentive and knowledgeable. The menu was very interesting and sounded delicious. The food was reasonable but didn't meet our expectations. Overall the portions were small - we ordered gnocchi with ceps and were disappointed to...

A wonderful experience from start to finish , an effusive greeting once I got in the door relaxed me straight away and the food easily matched the friendliness of the staff. Had burrata and beetroot to start followed by pork with greengage and fennel and...

We had a great experience in this restaurant. We were a table of 5 and they sat us in the private dining room which was an unexpected surprise. The service was attentive and friendly with recommendations provided when asked. The wine was continuously topped up...

We celebrated my wife's 50th birthday two Sundays ago. Very welcome, friendly environment. Spectacular food, we got the "Native Cornish Lobster Ravioli" to start and it's probably one of the best flavors I've tried in my life. The restaurant is located in an excellent neighborhood,...

Came for an early Friday evening dinner with my two sons who are as much in love with food as their parents! Kitchen W8, we all salute you! The food was amazing as was the warm, friendly and effortlessly efficient service. We had an early...

I had looked forward to lunch yesterday for some time - a birthday and anniversary meal. We arrived to be directed to a table not in the main restaurant room - I peered for the duration of our meal in to the area where the...

We came for the pre-6:30pm menu and opted for the prex fixe menu. Such lovely service, plus great cocktails and food. We had a lot of fun here.

We visited before attending Opera Holland Park (a 10 minute walk away) and took advantage of the prix fixe menu (available if ordered before 6.30 in the evening). On arriving we advised the team of our need to be out just after 7, to get...

Excellent food and service at a fraction of the price one usually associates with a Michelin start restaurant. The presentation was immaculate. Nice quiet ambiance.

Was there for a dinner with husband. Expected more based on reviews. Atmosphere is nice, food is ok, nothing special. A big minus was that the staff wasn’t trained to a high standard. Dishes were not presented, just put on a silence on the table....

The restaurant is not far from Kensington tube, just off the High Street. The decor and ambience was pleasant. Dining on my own I was made to feel welcome by the friendly staff. I chose the 3 course set menu for lunch. The food was...

I went for lunch on Sunday with a friend, she’s new in London and she was amazed, extraordinary food, friendly staff and great atmosphere. Grate food value ! Three courses for £42,50.

I often read 1* reviews to see what people are moaning about - couldn't even remotely recognise Kitchen W8 from these reviews. We had a fantastic meal with food prepared to the highest standard with skill and precision - delicious fresh ingredients assembled into relatively...

A restaurant that’s not in your face or designed for the Instagram crew. Fine food and possibly the best value for money in Kensington. I thought the menu could be more extensive, but the food delivered and the waitress was polite and knowledgable.

Our experience was perfect - very very good food, excellent service, and a fantastic value. The linguine with cornered garlic pesto was the highlight of the meal. Rich green color, tasted fabulous. All the dishes seem very simple but taste fabulous. We also gobbled down...

It's a 20 minute walk, rates well and we haven't been before. We dropped in for lunch. From the receipt - Scallops, mackeral, 2*Cod, 2* glasses of white port and deserts. From old notes, 'Lunch took 2 hours!' - I take it it was very...

Wow- what an amazing meal we had here. My partner treated me for my birthday and it was wonderful. We had three courses each and there was no faulting any of it. The chefs are obviously all very talented, the food was delicious, super tasty...

Enjoyed the 6 course tasting menu on a Saturday evening . Booked last minute for dinner after being let down by another restaurant so was delighted to have found a table at a restaurant we'd wanted to come to for a while. Decor is lovely...

The tasting menu lived up to the reviews - really excellent food, with each course a different delight, and the staff were very attentive.The only slight downside was the accompanying wine flight which was reasonable, but not really worth the money for 4 people, not...

Just the most marvellous time at Kitchen W8 for my sister’s birthday. The food is seasonal and left us just the right amount of full, the Norfolk asparagus is a highlight. Staff are SO friendly and professional, perfect cocktails and digestible and thoughtful wine list....

I'm not local, but this was my 2nd time having dinner at Kitchen W8. I'm happy to have made eating here a little tradition when visiting the city 😀 The food was out of this world again! Everything we had with my husband was incredibly...

The set lunch menu was truly of the highest quality and a very decent price (3 courses for slightly over £30)! The possible only slight disadvantage: the restaurant is rather noisy(but that also means that others can not overhear you)!

Highlights were Crab risotto and Veal Caesar starters followed by pork chop and spring chicken with ravioli of morels. Absolutely faultless. Best chicken dish I’ve tasted for a very very long time.

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The food was fine but the service was disappointing. I know that's the problem for a lot of restaurants now. When you are paying Michelin prices, however, you expect that should be fixed.

A nice and informal restaurant off the beaten track in Kensington. Been the local gem for many years and keep the high standard, friendly service, great wine list and very good food. A Michelin-starred restaurant with descent prices and relaxed atmosphere which you do not...

Very accommodating staff, who are friendly too. Food good and a pleasant atmosphere. Very expensive but worth it.

Had lunch, big mistake was to go a la carte as the fixed price menu looked excellent value. Food was good but not excellent, service un -attentive and slow.

This was our final meal after eating our way round London for three days. Talk about going out on a high. Everything was perfection. I chose the set lunch menu and my wife ate from the a la carte. W8 is fine dining in a...

I was introduced to this resaurant by a friend who has declared it her favorite in all of London. I wasn’t in the least disappointed. the food was heavenly, complex taste sensations which were transportation. I will go out if my way to return on...

They do what they say they do. Outstanding technical cooking with a warm and friendly ethos. Service is precise and the staff are informative and educated but they manage to avoid stuffiness. The wine list is astonishingly good value for this part of town and...

Interesting menu and excellent wine list. Celebrated our anniversary at this special place and the staff went above and beyond. We will be back.

Everything about this restaurant is excellent! Many thanks to everyone who made the experience so outstanding.

I enjoyed a great meal and outstanding Front of House service here. I had the famous mackarel and eel, which made me quickly understand why it is on the menu since Kitchen W8's opening and the special of the chef - Roast red leg partridge,...

Was invited here for a special birthday treat. and enjoyed our meal very much. Especially enjoed the pigeon ravioli but it was all excellent , served with a smile in a relaxed environment. Would come back here in a flash, corona permitting!

Had a very good early evening meal here pre a concert at the RoH, which is a 15 minute walk away. The food is beautifully prepared with great flavour combinations and wine by the glass menu had some great choices that complemented the food well....

Each dish got a 5/5 of somewhere within the dish: 1) The partridge raviolo had delicious sauce 5/5. 2) The roast beef had excellent root vegetables and the beef was pretty good too. 5/5. 3) The beignes with the rice pudding where the star of...

Had the tasting menu with accompanying wine flight. Food was stunning ,the wines equally as good & the service was so friendly & professional. Special mention to Charlie very knowledgeable on all things food & wine, & Liz from Romania who has a friendly informal...

Kitchen W8 has a nice ambience and feel. I went for my birthday with my girlfriend. We had the tasting menu, which is £80 per person and £125 including wines. I normally go to La Trompette in Chiswick for a birthday lunch, but they currently...

Excellent all round with this restuarant. Will be returning maybe for the tasting menu . They have a great set menu for lunch under £30 for three courses.

Visited Saturday for lunch. Service was excellent and server was very knowledgeable about the food and drinks and his recommendations were spot on. We ordered off the A La Carte menu mackerel and linguine starters cod and beef for mains. All the dishes were superb....

Excellent. Low key, casual, informal but excellent food - reasonably priced for Michelin starred place. Highly recommended.

A good welcome and the place opened up into a bigger place than appeared from the outside. It is down a mainly residential road just off Kensington High Street. There was a choice of A la Carte or the Tasting Menu and as usual in...

Second visit with a friend and another splendid meal. The reception is welcoming and the food excellent. We had battered Hake which can be tricky but it was perfectly crisp, light and moist with perfect chips and home made tartar sauce. Pud was special too:...

Wonderful staff, superb food from the first to the last course, lovely relaxed atmosphere. There wasn’t anything we could fault. Such a lovely way to celebrate our 44th wedding anniversary.

Restaurant has a very nice laid back atmosphere, I came here with colleagues and had to finish some work before eating. The staff took this in their stride. Food was good if not mind blowing, all in all a very nice evening in good company....

My wife’s first visit here (I have been fortunate enough to have visited here before) and I managed to persuade her to have the full tasting menu. She adored it, so now I’m seriously in credit with the marriage brownie points. Brilliant well thought out...