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Best Restaurants in South Kensington

Discover handpicked restaurants in South Kensington, London, with what to order first and quick ordering tips.

Every place here is handpicked. Signal score shows how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.

Cuisines in South Kensington

7 restaurants

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Ognisko

Polish · £££ · South Kensington

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Placki (Potato Pancakes)

Described as 'humble ingredients raised to opulent nobility,' these crisp pancakes are topped with 'velvety and plush' chicken livers and 'sour-sweet little bombs' of dried cherries.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

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Pravaas

Modern Indian · £££ · South Kensington

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Lamb Galouti Kebab

A "melt-in-the-mouth masterpiece" and the "star of the starters," these kebabs are marinated in saffron and secret aromatic spices and served with a delightful flaky bread.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

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Daquise Restaurant

Polish · £££ · South Kensington

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Pierogi

Acclaimed as a 'must-order' by critics, these dumplings come as a trio. The cabbage and wild mushroom version is noted for inspiring 'sated murmurs,' while the 'ruskies' (cheese, potato, and onion) are a long-standing favorite.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

4
Myrtos by Asimakis

Greek · ££££ · South Kensington

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Marinated Sardines

Acclaimed as the 'dish of the meal' by critics, these are perfectly balanced with olive oil, aged vinegar, and lemon, featuring a subtle heat from red chili.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

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Oddono's

Italian Gelato · ££ · South Kensington

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Pistachio Gelato

Widely considered a best-seller, this flavour is described as 'rich in flavour, creamy, and delicious,' made using premium natural ingredients like pistachios from Sicily.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

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Daphne's

Italian · ££££ · South Kensington

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Spaghetti with Crab

Highlighted by critics as a perfect mass of fresh pasta with a generous amount of crab and parsley.

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

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Quinta

Salvadoran · £ · South Kensington

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Light Coverage

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Pupusas

The quintessential Salvadoran street food staple; freshly made, gluten-free stuffed corncakes that are the star of the menu.

Light coverage. Worth knowing, but not heavily written about.

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