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Grato, London,

Grato

4.8
4.8
722 Reviews
£26 to £40
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Located at 9 Kensington Square, London, a short stroll from Hyde Park, Grato is a chic Italian restaurant. With a focus on regional cuisine and the freshest ingredients, every dish is imbued with culture. Our handmade pasta is crafted with love in our very own kitchen; our wines are sourced from artisan vineyards. Our evolving menus reflect the seasons and celebrate Italy’s culinary wonders.
Dine on the ground floor overlooking one of London's oldest garden squares or you can dine alfresco facing the lush square. At the lower level is another dining room reminiscent of an Italian wine grotto - the perfect space for a celebration.

We accept all credit cards (no AMEX) & cash.Our outdoor tables are timed for 1.5hr to allow other guests to enjoy al fresco. We cannot always guarantee a seat of your choice. Thank you

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 11:45–16:00 Dinner Tue–Sun 17:00–23:15
  • Phone number
    020 3371 9338
  • Website
    https://gratolondon.com/
  • Payment Options
    Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Eurocheque Card, JCB, Mastercard, Sodexo Card, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Grato's semi private dining room makes the perfect celebration space for family dinners, parties, events, and business dinners seating upto 16 guests. Bookings for 9+ guests please email gratolondon@gmail.com.
  • Location
    9 Kensington Square, London, W8 5EP
  • Area
    Kensington
  • Cross Street
    9 Kensington Square, Behind Whole Foods on Kensington High Street
  • Parking details
    Metered parking available on Thackeray Street (round the corner from Grato)
  • Public transit
    High Street Kensington Tube Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Menu

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What 722 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • London

    Italian

  • West London

    Best Overall

  • West London

    Best Food

  • West London

    Best Service

  • West London

    Best Ambience

  • West London

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grato is a charming neighborhood gem celebrated for its "amazing hospitality" and "friendly atmosphere." Guests rave about its "outstanding food and service," particularly the "homemade pasta dishes" and "pumpkin ravioli." The intimate setting is perfect for a delightful meal, with a "wonderful chef" and attentive staff creating a memorable dining experience.

722 Reviews

  1. Barbara

    VIP

    Vancouver

    59 reviews

    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure to dine at Grato! A favourite of ours& our family’s!!

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  2. Alberte

    VIP

    London

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have the best time at Grato! All the food we have is amazing and the staff are so nice. Very cozy local italian :)

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  3. Frank

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Two level restaurant - friendly staff and a very relaxed atmosphere. Delicious, and traditional offering.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Wendy

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful meal with great service and attention to detail.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Michael

    Brighton

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. The pumpkin ravioli was exceptional! Reasonably priced for central london with a great atmosphere.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Anna

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant, always a great choice. Very good food.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Matthew

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pre show meal before heading to the Royal Albert hall. Cute small restaurant, small but perfectly formed menu with a couple of daily specials. Food was excellent and portion sizes were perfect. Superb attentive waiting staff, was a joyful experience eating there. Highly recommend

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Lucy

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely little local Italian - quite pricey for what it is however

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Cornelius

    VIP

    London

    132 reviews

    5.0

    132 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful team, excellent service and superb wine list. Such a pleasure to visit Grato

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  10. Jill

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Upstairs was busy, downstairs where we were was quieter but still filled up. Staff are amazing and the menu choices were wonderful. The specials sounded delicious too. The atmosphere on a rainy night was comforting and we were well looked after. Our water glasses were regularly filled and we were asked how the food was. It was absolutely delicious - we both had options we hadn’t tried before and were both very happy with our choices. If I was local I would definitely eat there regularly.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Grato is rated 4.8 stars by 722 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Grato

9 Kensington Square, London, W8 5EP

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    9 Kensington Square, Behind Whole Foods on Kensington High Street
  • Area
    Kensington
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sat, Sun 11:45–16:00 Dinner Tue–Sun 17:00–23:15
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered parking available on Thackeray Street (round the corner from Grato)
  • Public transit
    High Street Kensington Tube Station
  • Payment Options
    Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Eurocheque Card, JCB, Mastercard, Sodexo Card, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Website
    https://gratolondon.com/
  • Phone number
    020 3371 9338
  • Private party facilities
    Grato's semi private dining room makes the perfect celebration space for family dinners, parties, events, and business dinners seating upto 16 guests. Bookings for 9+ guests please email gratolondon@gmail.com.
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