Best Restaurants in Kensington, London

In total, there are 20 award winning restaurants in Kensington, London, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in Kensington, London? Remember at Leading Restaurants we only list restaurants holding awards from major restaurant guides; currently less than 3% of all restaurants in the UK and Ireland hold an award from a major guide.

The best restaurant in Kensington, London is Kitchen W8 in London (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Mark Kempson serves up award winning Modern Cuisine. Kitchen W8 currently holds 1 Michelin Star and 3 AA Rosettes.

There is currently a single listed Michelin Star restaurant in Kensington, London which holds 1 Michelin star. There are also 10 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 9 listed AA Rosette restaurants in Kensington, London consisting of 1 restaurant holding 3 AA Rosettes, 4 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 4 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

Nestled deep within the heart of the United Kingdom's bustling capital, one can find the royal borough of Kensington, London. A place steeped in history and sophistication, Kensington teems not just with iconic landmarks and attractions, but also a plethora of culinary delights that continue to draw in food aficionados from around the globe. From the timeless British traditions displayed in its afternoon tea services, to the host of Michelin-starred establishments that line its elegant streets, Kensington presents a tantalising tapestry of flavours unmatched in its diversity and quality. Household culinary names like Le Gavroche and Kitchen W8 have their roots firmly planted in Kensington, bringing unprecedented gastronomic innovation within their respective cuisines. Food in Kensington is not just an act of survival, it's a cultural experience, a history lesson served on a silver platter. This very legacy of culinary excellence dates back to the Victorian era, where grand feasts and formal dinners were very much in vogue among the city's higher echelons. To this day, Kensington continues to retain its prestigious status in the culinary world, its extensive array of restaurants, cafes, and bars echoing the area's rich history, while simultaneously embracing contemporary tastes and trends. From rustic Italian trattorias to innovative fusion restaurants, every establishment tells a delicious story, and every meal is a sumptuous invitation to explore the tapestry that is Kensington's remarkable gastronomy.