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Grato, London,

Grato

4.8
4.8
712 Reviews
£26 to £40
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 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 712 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • London

    Italian

  • West London

    Best Food

  • West London

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grato is a charming, family-owned gem in Kensington, known for its "amazing food," "attentive service," and "cozy atmosphere." Regulars praise the "best tiramisu" and seasonal dishes. While some note the space can be bustling, the "friendly staff" and "delicious pasta" make it a must-visit for Italian cuisine lovers.

712 Reviews

  1. Jill

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    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.

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  2. Damyan

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic pasta and tiramisu! Great ambience thank you

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  3. Natasha

    London

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The perfect little neighbourhood restaurant! Delicious food never disappoints and super attentive service by the charming owner is delightful (and rare nowadays!)

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Emma

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food, great service. Would definitely go back.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Laurence

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect modern Italian. Prepare to exercise your senses - Pietro and his team work wonders to make even the most blandly labelled dish really exciting.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Rosemary

    Greater Boston

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were top notch. The waiters were very attentive. We thoroughly enjoyed talking to one of our waiters as we waited for our other guests to arrive. I forgot to get his name but he said he was from Honduras. He was delightful. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Stephanie

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding as always! The one thing we missed was the biscottis with the check — please bring them back!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Michelle

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything on the menu is delicious. Staff is friendly and attentive. Always a pleasure to eat here.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Emrecan

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and incredible food! Def recommend! Their house wines were to die for

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Jenna

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fantastic! The service was lovely and the ambiance was great! Can’t wait to go back on our next trip to London!

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Grato is rated 4.8 stars by 712 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 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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