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Il Portico, London,

Il Portico

4.8
4.8
2124 Reviews
£26 to £40
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
The oldest family run restaurant in London. Spanning 6 decades and three generations, Il Portico Restaurant on Kensington High Street has been cooking regional Italian specialities since it was first opened in the 1960"s by acclaimed chef Pino Chiavarini. Still managed to this day by the same family, siblings James and Francesca draw heavily from their roots, providing simple, authentic Italian food from their home region of Emilia Romagna and beyond. Whilst the family are always on hand to welcome you in, our Executive chef, Eduardo (currently in his 25th year of service with us) concentrates on slow, homemade dishes with a sense of history and provenance.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 12:00pm - 2:45pm; Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 6:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Phone number
    020 7602 6262
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Eduardo Ferreira

What 2,124 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • West London

    Italian

Review summary

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Il Portico offers an exceptional dining experience with its "delicious Italian family food" and "excellent service." Guests praise the "friendly and efficient" staff and the "warm, intimate atmosphere." Known for its "authentic Italian cuisine," Il Portico is a "neighborhood gem" and a "must-stop" for pre-Opera Holland Park dinners.

2,124 Reviews
  1. Ruth

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous authentic Italian food, service attentive and great ambiance , definitely recommend a visit

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  2. Bob VIP

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was simple with great ingredients, great sauces. Service was excellent. Wines represent good value for money

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    Surrey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service and great food, a wonderful evening.

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  4. ole

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed ourselves A good evening all around So can recommend

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  5. Anusorn

    Glasgow1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at this restaurant and not disappointed at all. Great foods wonderful service. Would go back again.

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  6. Rebecca

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Staff very welcoming and accommodating.

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  7. Robert D

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding experience from cocktail to dessert. Staff were very friendly. Food was first class. It is always a pleasure to meet Alba!

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  8. Michael

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, staff, ambience all top-notch. Was difficult to get water refilled, but other than that great experience for this couple’s night out.

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  9. Kentaro

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    They are very helpful even though my girl fried delayed almost one hour from the booking time.

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  10. Nina VIP

    London22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, lovely place and friendly service! Lovely neighbourhood restaurant!

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Il Portico is rated 4.8 stars by 2124 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Il Portico

277 Kensington High Street, London, W8 6NA

Additional information

  • Area
    Kensington
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 12:00pm - 2:45pm; Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 6:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Eduardo Ferreira
  • Additional
    Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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