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Ognisko, London,

Ognisko

4.8
4.8
3913 Reviews
£26 to £40
Polish

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2 people
21:00
Booked 58 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Ognisko restaurant on Exhibition Road in the heart of South Kensington, is just a stone’s throw away from the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Royal Albert Hall and London Imperial College. Housed in the beautiful Victorian home of Ognisko Polskie club the restaurant is focusing on the cuisines eastern and Central Europe. The bar is open all day serving light dishes as well as mouthwatering desserts. Ognisko’s bar serves a wide range of fruit and spice -infused vodkas, classic cocktails and a small range boutique beers from regional Polish breweries. The restaurant can sit up to 80 guests together with a terrace overlooking communal gardens seating up to 40. There is also a large events space on the first floor available for daytime conferences, weddings and corporate events.
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Additional information

  • Location
    55 Exhibition Rd, London, SW7 2PN
  • Phone number
    020 7589 0101
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Polish, Eastern European, Modern European
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–15:00 Mon–Sat 17:30–23:00 Sun 17:30–22:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jarek Mlynarczyk

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What 3,913 people are saying

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

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Review summary

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Ognisko in South Kensington is a "hidden gem" celebrated for its "great food," "beautiful view," and impeccable service. Guests praise the "perfect ambiance" for special occasions and the "friendly, knowledgeable staff." Featuring "authentic Polish cuisine" with a modern twist, Ognisko offers generous portions and an extensive vodka selection.

3,913 Reviews

  1. ANTONINA

    Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such an interesting menu and beautifully cooked, very delicious food. Very professional service and friendly staff

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  2. Magda

    London9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ognidko’s is proper old school! You feel like you’ve stepped back in time! Excellent bar service with delicious cocktails. Lovely silver service at the table (stretched a little when the evening g sitting was in full flow). Excellent Polish menu with all the traditional favourites - the food has a real home cooked flavour, well prepared and generous portions. The dining room is quite noisy when full and the lighting is rather dimmed - could do with trading the table candles for some LED which would illuminate the table without changing the overall ambiance

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  3. Robin

    Portland14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I booked this restaurant to experience a dining experience in the main restaurant pictured on the website, not realizing that a tent would be set up outside and we would be seated in the corner surrounded by plastic. Service was cordial and the restaurant was very busy, so there was some waiting but not the staff's fault. The food was delicious, and we really enjoyed the cocktails. Had I known I was booking a table in a tent outside, I could've set my expectations accordingly. The front has scaffolding on it, not sure if that makes a difference in the building considering we didn't really spend any time there.

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  4. Pam VIP

    London4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing as always but the service was unusually a bit all over the place. We had to keep explaining orders over and over again and although the staff were all absolutely lovely it just seemed very chaotic last night.

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  5. Margaret VIP

    London79 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, great food and service - my favourite Polish restaurant in London!

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  6. Rona

    Inverness2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We were going to an event at the Royal Albert Hall so just googled where to eat near there. Am so happy we opted for here as neither of us had eaten Polish cuisine before and we were not disappointed. We ate at the back of the restaurant in the marquee and it was lovely. I had the wild mushroom dumplings as a starter and have to say it was the nicest thing I've eaten in a very long time!

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  7. Christy

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience here. Great service, ambience and food especially.

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  8. Agnieszka

    Buckinghamshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent place to have a great evening out and elegant dinner.

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  9. Simon

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We just love Ognisko, the ambiance, the staff, the food, and today’s discovery, which we haven’t tried before, the cocktails! A lovely lunch for my wife’s birthday with friends, nothing could have been better. Thank you.

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  10. Melanie

    Berkshire7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty food with a Polish flare in a beautiful setting with excellent service! Would highly recommend! Good value too!

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Ognisko is rated 4.8 stars by 3913 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:00
Booked 58 times today
Google Map for Ognisko

55 Exhibition Rd, London, SW7 2PN

Additional information

  • Phone number
    020 7589 0101
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Polish, Eastern European, Modern European
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–15:00 Mon–Sat 17:30–23:00 Sun 17:30–22:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jarek Mlynarczyk
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