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La Palombe, London, Greater London

La Palombe

4.9
4.9
92 Reviews
£26 to £40
French

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2 people
19:00
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
La Palombe is a new neighbourhood bistro from restaurateur James Chiavarini (also of Il Portico) & chef patron Jake Leach (previously head chef at the three Michelin starred The Ledbury).

A large wood burning grill takes center stage where the majority of the dishes are cooked over live embers. James & Jake work together every shift to serve dishes with a real sense of terroir and provenance, including our speciality of wild foods foraged ourselves. Expect wild noisette venison, Wiltshire truffles (thanks to our house truffle dog Alba!), rare woodland mushrooms, and much wonderful produce from our small organic farm in Kent.

The wine list is sourced entirely from independent producers, and regularly updated with a specialised focus on low intervention, natural and biodynamic wines.

We are across the road to the Design Museum & Holland Park, a 10 minute walk from Kensington Olympia and a short distance to the Royal Albert Hall.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    French, Mediterranean, Contemporary French
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 18:00–23:00 Sat, Sun 12:00–16:00
  • Phone number
    020 7602 6777
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jake Leach
  • Area
    Kensington
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    High Street Kensington Tube station is a 5 minute walk.Kensington Olympia station is a 7 minute walkEarls Court Tube station is a 10 minute walk
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

What 92 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • London

    Best Overall

  • London

    French

  • West London

    Best Overall

  • West London

    Best Food

  • West London

    Best Service

  • West London

    Best Ambience

  • West London

    Best Value

  • West London

    Good for business meals

  • West London

    Neighbourhood gem

  • West London

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Palombe in Central Kensington is a delightful French restaurant known for its "exquisite food" and "impeccable service." The warm, cozy atmosphere is complemented by a menu that features standout dishes like cote de boeuf and venison. Guests rave about the "Michelin-quality" dining experience, making it a must-visit destination.

92 Reviews
  1. Christopher

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This lovely gem of a restaurant would be perfectly at home in the 7th arrondissement neighbourhood in Paris. Fortunately, La Palombe is right here in London. We had an exquisite meal here to celebrate our wedding anniversary in December. The portions were a perfect size and everything was completely delicious. The servers are welcoming and attentive . We cannot wait to return.

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  2. Chris

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant in Kensington. Found this gem on Google as I was looking for a nice meal with an old friend who was in town. Service was excellent with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Very nice decor and atmosphere too. The food was outstanding. We shared the monkfish and then the Cote de Beouf. Both were exceptional. Best steak I have eaten in London for many years. Desserts were as good as the mains. Will definitely return in the 2025.

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  3. Simon

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This must be the best restaurant not just in Kensington, not just in West London but in the entire city of London. This is now my third time and the food is consistently outstanding - I'll be back for a fourth time

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  4. Jeremiah

    London

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, concise french bistro menu done really well. My ideal neighborhood restaurant but great for a special occasion as well. The venison was perfectly cooked, and so were the fries that came with the delicious cote de boeuf. Will revisit again

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  5. Estibaliz

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We're back with a big group of friends and it's still delicious which tells me quality is a must here. We'll be back again soon.

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  6. Cora

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great neighbourhood restaurant. The food here is better than many well known restaurants I've eaten at. Great value and the staff are charming. Highly recommend

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  7. Isla

    Inverness

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a superb experience at La Palombe. The host was very welcoming and all the staff were fantastic. We were celebrating a birthday and they made it such a special evening. It was lovely to meet the chef at the end of the meal. The food was excellent. We will definitely be back on our next visit to London.

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  8. Estibaliz

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oh my goodness what a find! Delicious cuisine in a very smart decor. After our dinner head chef came over to check on us which was a really lovely touch - it turns out he is not just a great cook but charming too (none of this moody chef nonsense)

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  9. Alan

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A complete gem. The food was superb, and the atmosphere totally charming.

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  10. Ziwei

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    已经不是第一次去了,食物非常好吃,孩子们每次都会吃的很满足,餐厅经常会换菜单。每道菜都超级好吃,一定要去试试呢

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FAQs

La Palombe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7602 6777.

La Palombe is rated 4.9 stars by 92 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00

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Google Map for La Palombe

267 Kensington High St, London, Greater London W8 6NA

Additional information

  • Area
    Kensington
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 18:00–23:00 Sat, Sun 12:00–16:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    French, Mediterranean, Contemporary French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    High Street Kensington Tube station is a 5 minute walk.Kensington Olympia station is a 7 minute walkEarls Court Tube station is a 10 minute walk
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jake Leach
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine
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