The best restaurants in Kensington and Chelsea London

Bland food, zero taste. We shared Molcajete - the speciality of the house. Too salty, very dry. Tortillas like cardboard, starters had no flavour whatsoever. Not coming back.

Absolutely first-rate! Thai Taste has an unusually complete menu with many dishes not often found in other restaurants, and what we had was exceptionally good. We are fans of Thai cuisine, and this is one of the best restaurants we have experienced. Both dishes we had were new to us. The duck curry had ample meat, and somehow a savory quality despite the presence of a piece or two of pineapple and even a lichee. The sauce was of medium density and very complex. There are three bass filet options on the menu, something we have not encountered before in a Thai restaurant. The fish arrives at the table looking somewhat naked and bland, but it actually was replete with full-bodied flavor. We had mango with sticky rice for dessert, and even this standard dish seemed unusually good. The mango was a generous amount and perfectly ripe, and the rise, more sticky than elsewhere, had a complexity of flavor beyond the traditional coconut. The restaurant is small, seating perhaps twenty diners and is wonderfully quiet and serene. There is carefully chosen background music which is actually enjoyable rather than irritating.

Wonderful place to wake up, have a hearty breakfast and start the day. We were here in October and sat outside. The staff is super friendly and accommodating and the food, from perfect pochesd eggs to full English breakfast to normal croissants, has something for everyone. Absolute recommendation Edit: two years later, still perfect!!

This casual restaurant has a variety of dishes that satisfied us. It is a good place for a basic meal. The restaurant recommends 3-4 dishes per person but we found that 4 dishes was enough for the 2 of us.

Piccolo pub in zona South Kensington, a pochi passi dal museo di scienze naturali (e perciò quasi sempre affollato), panini che sembrano piccoli di dimensioni ma davvero pieni di contenuto e ottimi di sapore, hamburger cotti al punto giusto. Abbiamo preso un panino con pollo croccante e una specialità della casa "South Kensington", entrambi molto graditi. Personale gentile. Prezzi nella norma.

10years ago, high street ken wholefoods used to be my favourite place to get a snack and chill for a bit. the korean rice crackers came in big boxes and there was dried mango neither of which were that expensive. upstairs there was a few sofas that had a nice view and a large food/ dining area along with a good coffeeshop... now to the present day... diabolical. 1. no upstairs section. (looks like it is permanently closed). 2. the whole place seemed so grubby. 3. lack of choice. i went more than an hour before they close, there were no sandwiches, hardly any options at the hot food counter, i couldn't even buy a single cookie / brownie as they only came in boxes of many. 4. astronomical prices. small plastic box of cut pineapple with a few blueberries- £12. maybe 6 big prawns- £10. 5. rude staff. gossiping loudly to each other. 6. food quality has gone downhill. as there was no sandwiches, i got a toasted ciabatta with chicken and peppers. issue was that it was wrapped so i couldnt see it before i bought it. anyway, i unwrapped it and the bread was soggy, lack of filling, lacked flavour. was just awful. i think this is the first time when i have been seriously annoyed with a place. from somewhere that used to be so good to be utterly crap now is annoying and leaves a lack of quick food places in the area. wholefoods hs ken managment should be embarrassed.

I recently visited the Townhouse for afternoon tea to celebrate my mother’s birthday, and it was an unforgettable experience. The staff were exceptional, accommodating all of our requests with care and professionalism. A special mention to Ash, who served our food and went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. The presentation and flavors of the afternoon tea were absolutely delightful and lived up to the high expectations. The atmosphere was warm and elegant, making it a wonderful setting for such a special occasion. Thank you to the team for making the day so memorable.

Can’t get this lovely place to reply to me either by phone or email, I really wanted to reserve a table, what a shame.

A great atmosphere + love the two tiered dining. Great Italian food and friendly staff. Love it!

A highlight of the evening after a long day of sightseeing was our meal at Wulf and Lamb. It was totally delicious and the service was excellent. Highly recommend - would go again and again.

We visited for a quick lunch today. The visit was lovely - food was delicious, ambience relaxed and welcoming and the service was absolutely exemplary, the staff were so helpful, nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommended!

Good food and great wines by the glass

Excellent service, very attentive and patient in explaining the options. Good prices for the region and an excellent first experience with Full English Breakfast and English Tea. I recommend the culinary experience!

The first thing to say is that Phil Howard and Sarah Rhodes can spot talent when they see it. Appointing young Michael Oliver as Head Chef has created a superb dining experience. Michael is a rising star and a Chef to keep an eye on. Eight of us dined in the private dining room. The first contributing part to our dining experience. It is a lovely spacious room. We were there for Sunday lunch, a three-course meal for £55 with a choice of six dishes per course. All of us found more than enough to choose from with some wishing they could sample all six main courses! None of us were disappointed. Our food was beautifully presented. Sublime flavours and textures leaving everyone wishing for more. Spotlessly clean plates abounded after every course. Every dish was faultless. With two amuse-bouches preceding the meal, some of us just wished for a complete course of these! The Sommelier choose three excellent wines to accompany our meal, an opening fizz and then a white and a red, the latter, my preferred tipple, being a gorgeous Rioja. Unfortunately, I did not get to see the bottles themselves so sadly cannot steer you to them. Michael has put together an excellent front-of-house and kitchen team. Every staff member that we met was warm, welcoming, and friendly. We have already booked to return and would highly recommend Elystan Street if you desire a reasonable-cost fine dining experience. With wine and gratuity, we paid about £100 per person. You should go.

We were pleased to find this lovely restaurant in a calm and pretty corner of Kensington. There is a delicious something for everyone on the menu and the service is warm and attentive. Wonderful fresh food in a lovely setting.