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1. Min Jiang
4.7
Exceptional(2203)
Price: Very Expensive
• Chinese • Kensington
Booked 18 times today
Situated in the heart of fashionable Kensington, on the doorstep of Hyde Park and in a lofty position on the tenth floor of the Royal Garden Hotel, Min Jiang boasts breathtaking views of Kensington Gardens and London’s skyline. The restaurant design combines striking blue and white Chinese vases against deep contemporary red walls, creating an unforgettable dining experience. The authentic and traditional approach to Asian cuisine has made the restaurant the home of Chinese fine dining for over 10 years, the highlight of any visit is the exquisite Dim Sum and the Legendary wood fired Beijing Duck. Min Jiang is open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week.
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2. AKIRA Restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1775)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Kensington
Booked 13 times today
【Hours of Operation】Tuesday - Saturday　Lunch: 12:00pm-3:00pm (2:30pm kitchen closes)　Afternoon Tea: 2:30 pm-5:00 pm (4:30 pm kitchen closes)　Dinner: 6:00 pm-11:00 pm (10:00 pm kitchen closes) 【From 1st December】12:00pm - 6:00pm (4:00pm kitchen closes)ABOUT AKIRAThe Japanese restaurant, AKIRA, presents a dining experience based on its ‘trinity of cooking’ principles - food, tableware, and presentation.Highlights of the menu include imaginative sushi specialties and chargrilled kushiyaki skewers made from umami-rich wagyu beef, seafood, and vegetables. AKIRA was nominated for Best Luxury Restaurant, Best Culinary Experience, and Best Restaurant London at the 2022 British Restaurant Awards.We welcome diners from the age of 4. We may occasionally be able to accommodate babies, but the number of highchairs available is limited, please contact the restaurant in advance to check if this will be possible.Unfortunately, pets are not allowed.
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3. Ivy Kensington Brasserie
4.3
Awesome(8831)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary British • Kensington
Booked 145 times today
The Ivy's urbane, neighbourhood-style brasserie for accessible Modern British eats, served all day.
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4. Zuaya London
4.3
Awesome(1543)
Price: Expensive
• Latin American • Kensington
Booked 6 times today
Zuaya is a west-end local destination with the wow factor. It truly is a hidden gem in Kensington, whether you are looking to enjoy a perfectly crafted cocktail at our elegant bar or wish to be taken on an exciting culinary journey of Latin America with our beautifully inventive menu of fresh, exotic and surprising flavours.The stunningly unique interiors, decorated with stylish furniture and lush foliage and three distinct ambiences (including an outside terrace) provide the perfect oasis for lunch, high tea, drinks or dinner.Intimate and yet lively, with world class service and a resident DJ providing just the right ambient sounds, we know you’ll find Zuaya an unforgettable experience.
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5. Origin Kensington
4.4
Awesome(133)
Price: Very Expensive
• British • Kensington
Booked 8 times today
Under the guidance of Executive Chef John Serhal, Origin Kensington provides a vibrant, comfortable space where you can enjoy the very best in British seasonal produce. Origin puts producers at the forefront using only the finest ingredients, serving up the best food in Kensington and beyond. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and does a seriously good weekend Sunday Lunch. The highlight of any visit is Origin's signature Côte de boeuf, supplied by renowned and award-winning Ethical Butcher and the best steak in town, committed to using regenerative methods to help the environment.
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6. Yashin Sushi Bar
4.7
Exceptional(257)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Kensington
Booked 2 times today
Hidden away off of Kensington’s famed High Street, Yashin Sushi is an upmarket take on the popular open kitchen style of sushi restaurant. Seated around the central kitchen area, diners enjoy the spectacle of food being prepared in front of them, skill of sushi rolling displayed for all to see. If you can take your eyes off of the chefs, you’ll find yourself in an exceptionally modern dining room, all monochrome colour scheme and designer lighting. Yashin Sushi’s menu is made up of both traditional and contemporary sushi and sashimi, sensibly priced to reflect the extremely high quality of the ingredients that go in to every item.Our sushi concept is “without soy sauce – but if you want to”. Of course, we can serve as much soy sauce as the diner desires; however, what we want to emphasise is the taste of the fish. Therefore, each piece of sushi that we serve is brushed with the right amount of soy sauce and topped with an accompaniment that harmonises with the flavour of t
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7. Locanda Ottoemezzo
4.8
Exceptional(351)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Kensington
Booked 4 times today
Pizza and lunch is ONLY served next door at our Cafe Ottomezzo. For evening bookings, please specify if you would like Cafe/Pizzaria or Restaurant seating. The owners of Locanda Ottoemezzo Italian restaurant in London’s Kensington, just a few moments’ walk from the High Street, are film aficionados extraordinaire. In particular, their admiration of Federico Fellini’s masterpiece 8 ½ has inspired them to name their delightful restaurant after it and to decorate the interior with 8 1/2 – themed details. The general vibe of this charming and accomplished neighbourhood restaurant is vibrant and warm and full of colour with collectors’ details like rare LPs, books, instruments and a precious 1963 poster of the film. Yet there’s nothing gimmicky about Locanda Ottoemezzo. The perfect house risotto is always on the menu here served with a theatrical flourish from a rind of parmesan.
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8. Cheneston's
4.5
Awesome(66)
Price: Very Expensive
• English • Kensington
Enjoy exceptional cuisine with an emphasis on cutting-edge British cuisine, prepared with the highest quality of fresh ingredients. This is fine dining but in a warm and friendly atmosphere, free of unnecessary formality. The dishes you find on the menu are also influenced by Beatrice Tollman, President and Founder of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection who has a particular passion for food. As you step in from the bustling city streets of Kensington you will be struck by the fine traditional décor, rich mahogany furniture, warm wood panelling and the abundance of natural daylight pouring in from the Victorian leaded windows. Enter a world of calm sophistication and sumptuous luxury in our dining room, a room full of character, reflecting the distinctive period architecture of the building. The circular Oratory, with its ornate vaulted ceiling and wood panelling, is perfect for private dining. Afternoon Tea is served in the Park Lounge - available to book on Opentable.
A photo of Fait Maison: 3 Stratford Rd restaurant
9. Fait Maison: 3 Stratford Rd
4.8
Exceptional(0)
Price: Moderate
• Cafe Dining • Earls Court
Booked 2 times today
Tucked away in an exclusively chic corner of Kensington, Stratford Road is slightly off the beaten track with a charming array of shops and restaurants. Home to Fait Maison’s first ever branch and a firmly established favourite with locals and Londoners seeking refuge from the hustle and bustle of Kensington High Street.Pop in for brunch, lunch or afternoon tea. This charming branch is also available for exclusive private hire.
A photo of Harry’s Dolce Vita restaurant
10. Harry’s Dolce Vita
4.6
Exceptional(2007)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Knightsbridge
Booked 105 times today
Reminiscent of 1950s and 1960s Italian glamour, Harry's Dolce Vita is a mixture of legendary Italian charm, delicious unfussy food, inspired cocktails, stylish decor and some good old fashioned fun.

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