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La Palombe, London, Greater London

La Palombe

4.9
4.9
83 Reviews
£26 to £40
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • 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.<br />Kensington Olympia station is a 7 minute walk<br />Earls 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 83 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

    French

  • West London

    Best Overall

  • West London

    Best Food

  • West London

    Best Service

  • West London

    Best Ambience

  • West London

    Best Value

  • West London

    Neighbourhood gem

  • West London

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Palombe in Kensington offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food" and "attentive service" in a cozy atmosphere. Guests rave about the "outstanding" French cuisine and the "welcoming" staff. The restaurant's chef and owner ensure each visit feels personal, making it a "must-visit" spot in London.

83 Reviews
  1. Alan

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. Ziwei

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. Nina

    New York City

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic meal at La Palombe. But even more than the terrific food, the warmth and care that the staff — and owner— took to make us feel welcome was really special. We will be back!

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  4. Sacha

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely evening in beautiful surroundings. Service was exemplary and food was divine.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We booked a table for my birthday and the restaurant was very generous contributing to our celebration - thank you. The staff were attentive and Jake the head chef came around during the evening to speak to all the customers (Always a nice touch). The food whilst not overly fussy was of high quality and very well cooked. We will be back as there are many dishes on the menu we would like to try. Overall an excellent experience.

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  6. Caroline

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food and service. Thoroughly enjoyed our lunch.

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  7. alex

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fantastic menu, which we all enjoyed. Highlights were the cote de beuf and the venison. We also loved the camembert special. Will definitely be coming back.

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  8. Steven

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We would have no reservations to recommend this restaurant to anyone. From the initial welcome to every interaction with any member of staff was exceptional. I have never felt so compelled to give a tip on top of the discretionary service. If we could we would give 10 out of 5 and would make our way to the restaurant anytime we were in London

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fabulous meal. The food is always good here

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  10. Philippe

    London

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful restaurant with imaginative menu and great service. Had the octopus as a starter followed by the rabbit roulade, both very tasty and cooked to perfection. Dessert was the chocolate fondant that was out of this world. We were also given freshly baked madeleines with our coffee which melted in the mouth. This restaurant is a class act by James’ team that merits your custom. You won’t be disappointed.
    La PalombeResponded on 7 November 2024
    Thank you Phillipe, most kind!

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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 83 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
Booked 8 times today

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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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