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Ognisko
££££•Polish•4.8(4,355)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.Korean Grill Kensington
££££•Korean•4.7(74)Experience Authentic Korean Flavors at Korean Grill Kensington
Nestled in the heart of Kensington, KGK offers an unforgettable dining experience where traditional Korean flavours meet contemporary elegance. Our menu features premium cuts of dry aged meat, fresh seafood, and vibrant seasonal vegetables, all prepared with meticulous attention to detail.
Savour the art of Korean BBQ with our staff grilling each cut to your desired temperature.
Pair your meal with a selection of artisanal soju or fine wines.
Whether you're planning an intimate dinner, a celebratory gathering, or a culinary adventure, Korean Grill Kensington promises exceptional food, warm hospitality, and a stylish ambiance.
Macellaio RC South Kensington
££££•Italian•4.6(795)Welcome to MACELLAIO RC SOUTH KENSINGTON, kingdom of the Italian Fassona beef and the first butchery-restaurant opened in London.
Macellaio RC is a growing family of three Italian restaurants in London.
Our restaurants are most famous for its fine steak. In fact, Macellaio means "butcher" and we like to call our steakhouses the butchery with tables. The steak we serve is exclusively from Lake District and Marango breed, sourced from special places as Lake District Area and Tuscany in Italy.
We take pride in sourcing incredible authentic Italian ingredients, food with utmost respect, preparing it with love, and expertly cooking each dish bringing to life a delightful trattoria dining experience.
Immerse yourself in an unparalleled dining experience where your steak is masterfully butchered and presented to you before being cooked, and where our chefs craft artisan breads, focaccia and pizza in-house.Margaux
££££•Contemporary European•4.7(1,065)Margaux is a modern European restaurant/wine bar. The French/Italian inspired menu includes seared foie gras, house made pork terrine, porcini risotto for appetisers and seared scallops, grilled veal rib and Barolo braised beef as some of the main courses. 100 bin wine list covers a broad range of producers and grapes, with an emphasis on old world wines. If you don"t want to stretch to a bottle there are over 25 wines by the glass and carafe. The dessert menu includes a dark chocolate plate featuring cocoa in 7 textures, passion fruit crème brûlée and amaretto sponge cake and a selection of house made ice creams. The weekend brunch menu features classic such as eggs benedict and eggs royal, smoked salmon, french toast with cinnamon ice cream.
Myrtos by Asimakis
££££•Greek•4.6(51)At Myrtos, everyone is welcomed like family. Inspired by the Greek spirit of philoxenia, their cooking is all about sharing, simplicity, and quality ingredients. The menu celebrates classic Greek flavours, with their signature organic Kefalonian seabass baked whole in a flour crust and cracked open at the table.
Recommended by the Michelin Guide, Myrtos offers dining in a bright, relaxed space, that feels like a small escape to the Greek islands. Located in the heart of South Kensington, just moments from some of London’s most loved museums and the Royal Albert Hall, they also offer a cosy heated terrace for year-round dining. A taste of Greece, right in the heart of London.Yashin Ocean House
££££•Japanese•4.7(399)Yashin Ocean House was founded by some of London's leading experts in Japanese cuisine. Hosting an elegant dining hall with Edwardian architecture, the ambience is perfect for dates with friends, family or couples as well as solo visits. Our menu is centred on satisfying Japanese tapas and our signature Omakase sushi, also offering some of the finest delicacies in the world such as our exclusive Hida wagyu. Enjoy your meal with a glass of sake, as we offer one of the widest ranges in London, and can suggest the perfect sake to enhance and complement your dish.
Our sushi concept is “without soy sauce – but if you want to”. Of course, we can serve as much soy sauce as the diner desires; however, what we want to emphasise is the taste of the fish. Therefore, each piece of sushi that we serve is brushed with the right amount of soy sauce and topped with an accompaniment that harmonises with the flavour of the fish.
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- NNelsonWest Sussex •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoThe food was delicious, and the waiters were extremely polite, kind and helpful. Definitely recommend.More infoKorean Grill Kensington££££• Korean• South Kensington•4.7
- JJohnCaribbean •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoWe've eaten at Margaux a few times. This is truly an outstanding restaurant if you want a simple place with fantastic food, excellent service and just a plain great dinner.More infoMargaux££££• Contemporary European• South Kensington•4.7
- FFabrizioLondon •2 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoSofia and Chris are a truly amazing Hospitality effort, food was delicious, Macellaio is a great place to enjoy meat and wines. will absolutely come back.More infoMacellaio RC South Kensington££££• Italian• South Kensington•4.6
- DDominicGoldLondon •6 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 28, 2026As ever, a superb dining experience. The best Spanish restaurant in the UK.More infoCambio de Tercio££££• Spanish• Kensington•4.8
- TTomIsle of Wight •1 review5.0Dined on Apr 27, 2026Really nice atmosphere, staff were very attentive, reasonably pricedMore infoThe Owl & Monkey££££• Cocktail Bar• South Kensington•4.5
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Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in South Kensington include Ognisko, Daphne's and Myrtos by Asimakis
Restaurants with gluten-free options in South Kensington are Ognisko, Daphne's and Faraya Restaurant
Bottomless brunch in South Kensington is available at Daphne's, Ognisko and Fait Maison, Salon de Thé: 144 Gloucester Road
The most romantic restaurant in South Kensington is Ognisko
Restaurants in South Kensington with a great view include Ognisko, AFTERNOON TEA AT LONDON SECRET GARDEN and Jacuzzi