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Ognisko, London,

Ognisko

4.8
4.8
3824 Reviews
£26 to £40
Polish
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Ognisko

4.8
£26 to £40
Polish
South Kensington

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2 people
21:30
Booked 34 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

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
  • Phone number
    020 7589 0101
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jarek Mlynarczyk
  • Private party facilities
    This Victorian building with floor to ceiling windows offers a charming setting ideal for any gathering. Their flexible function spaces include the restaurant and a Ballroom. Unique historic location in the heart of South Kensington allows guests to get to the venue easily from anywhere in London.
  • Private party contact
    Radek Golon: 020 7589 0101
  • Area
    South Kensington
  • Cross Street
    Princes Gardens
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Closest underground stations: South Kensington and Gloucester Rd.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 3,824 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ognisko offers a delightful Polish dining experience in South Kensington with "amazing food" and a "great atmosphere." The restaurant boasts generous portions and a wide selection of traditional dishes, including standout duck and pierogies. Patrons praise the "excellent service" and the beautiful terrace, perfect for a pre-Prom meal.

3,824 Reviews
  1. Dominika

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was great. True polish food. Cannot fault it

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  2. Ichiro

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I visited the restaurant with my family to celebrate our memarial date. It was the second visit to me. Both visits were really fulfilling because of not only delicious foods but also very good ambience.

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  3. Ellen

    London

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food excellent. Ambience wonderful except for young children running uncontrolled. Will definitely be back

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  4. Sheila

    London

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a delightful restaurant in a lovely setting, a formal dining room with pleasant, professional waiting staff. Food is very good - modern Polish food including very good fish dishes. I particularly enjoyed and recommend the large range of vodkas.

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  5. Lisa

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were spectacular!! One dish was better than the next. The bar staff were wonderful as well!

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  6. Ian

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    fantastic food, great service and good selection of Vodkas. Will try Horseradish again next time eating which will be soon as so many dishes to try.

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  7. Kate

    London

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loved this restaurant and will be back soon!

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  8. Antony

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another excellent experience at Ognisko. The food, the service, the ambience were all first class.

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  9. Karoline

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Try something different - typical polish food. Hearty and delicious. Great service Lovely bar area for pre-dinner cocktails, especially if you like Vodka Has a wonderful traditional elegant feel to the restaurant.

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  10. Stas

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice to go back after so many years and see that little has changed. Like a well oiled machine the food is good and the service is strong.

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FAQs

Ognisko does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

Ognisko is rated 4.8 stars by 3824 OpenTable diners.

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

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Ognisko

4.8
£26 to £40
Polish
South Kensington

Make a booking

2 people
21:30
Booked 34 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ognisko

55 Exhibition Rd, London, SW7 2PN

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Princes Gardens
  • Area
    South Kensington
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–15:00 Mon–Sat 17:30–23:00 Sun 17:30–22:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Polish, Eastern European, Modern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Closest underground stations: South Kensington and Gloucester Rd.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jarek Mlynarczyk
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    020 7589 0101
  • Private party facilities
    This Victorian building with floor to ceiling windows offers a charming setting ideal for any gathering. Their flexible function spaces include the restaurant and a Ballroom. Unique historic location in the heart of South Kensington allows guests to get to the venue easily from anywhere in London.
  • Private party contact
    Radek Golon: 020 7589 0101
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