La Terrazza Kensington is an elegant Italian restaurant inside Hotel Xenia at 160 Cromwell Road. Its setting combines a polished hotel dining room with a relaxed all day format, making it suitable for breakfast, a business lunch, aperitivo or a more romantic dinner.
The kitchen gives classic Italian dishes contemporary touches while following the seasons. Carefully sourced produce and a Mediterranean outlook shape the menus, allowing familiar flavours to feel refined without becoming disconnected from their regional roots.
Service runs across several different occasions, from quick daytime dining and afternoon tea to a full evening meal. Set and tasting menus create a more structured experience, while the main menu gives guests freedom to build their own progression through the kitchen’s current dishes.
Al fresco seating offers another way to enjoy the restaurant in warmer weather, and the hotel location makes it convenient for both Kensington visitors and local diners. Its balance of Italian hospitality and composed service works for families, larger parties and celebrations as well as quieter meals.
Address: Hotel Xenia, 160 Cromwell Road, Kensington, London SW5 0TL, England
La Terrazza Kensington Menu
Breakfast
Breakfast Menu Available. Continental Selection available from 6:30am – 11am. Full Buffet available from 7am – 11am. Allergen codes: D – Dairy, E – Eggs, F – Fish, GL – Gluten, N – Nuts, Pn – Pinenuts, S – Sulphites, ( ) – Option. A discretionary service charge of 13% will be added on your bill.
Xenia Full Breakfast
Choose and mix a hot traditional breakfast with our continental options
Continental Selection
Selection of pastries, sliced cold meats, cheese, yoghurts, fresh and dried fruits, cereal and juices
Cooked English breakfast
Two eggs any style, bacon, Cumberland sausage, roasted tomato, hash-brown, mushrooms, beans, roasted potatoes, chicken sausage
Two Eggs ‘any style’ on toasted wholemeal or white bread
Egg White Frittata
Scrambled Eggs on toast with smoked salmon
Three Eggs Omelette/Egg White Omelette
Plain eggs
Three Eggs Omelette/Egg White Omelette
Select a filling of your choice from: tomato, onion, peppers, mushrooms, cheese, ham, salmon
Poached Eggs Benedict / Florentine / Royale
All served on a toasted English muffin with homemade hollandaise sauce. Benedict (ham), Florentine (spinach), Royale (salmon).
Avocado on wholemeal toast
Avocado on wholemeal toast
Poached eggs
Avocado on wholemeal toast
Smoked salmon
Bakery Basket
Selection of freshly baked pastries & homemade cakes
Low fat natural yoghurt
with a selection of fruit
Freshly Squeezed Juice
orange or grapefruit
Scottish Porridge Oats
with honey
Scottish Porridge Oats
with honey & berries
Bowl of Cereal
with selection of milk
Avocado sunrise
Poached eggs with avocado, served on English muffins with hollandaise sauce. Side of fresh buffalo mozzarella, sliced tomatoes & apple.
Homemade French toast
Pancake
Select a filling of your choice from: Nutella, berries, honey & maple syrup
Waffle
Select a filling of your choice from: Nutella, berries, honey & maple syrup
Glass of Prosecco (125 ml)
Glass of Champagne (125 ml)
Bloody Mary
Starters “Antipasti”
Selection of homemade bread basket
Soup of the day
Trio di bruschette integrali ‘whole wheat’
with stracciatella cheese, fresh tomatoes and olives tapenade
Mediterranean salad
with peppers, red onions, Taggiasche olives, pomegranate and cucumber
Apulian burrata and fresh tomato
basil and rocket
Cornfed chicken Caeser salad
Smoked salmon served with crushed avocado tartare
Niçoise salad with fresh Tuna
eggs, fresh tomatoes, green beans, olives, mixed leaf salad and fresh tuna
Sandwiches “Panini”
Panini and Sandwiches are served with salad and crisps.
Focaccia bread, tomatoes confit, mixed grilled vegetables, olives paté
Baguette bread, smoked scamorza cheese, speck ham, caramelized onion
Focaccia bread, Parma ham, pesto and mozzarella
Smoked salmon and Philadelphia cheese sandwich
Vegetarian club sandwich
Boiled eggs, green salad, tomatoes, avocado, and mayo
Chef’s Club sandwich
Tomatoes, lettuce, mayo, cornfed chicken, bacon, egg frittata
Pasta “Primi”
Paccheri pasta with fresh datterino tomato sauce and basil
Spaghetti carbonara
Homemade chef’s signature beef lasagna
Red beetroot ravioli with goat cheese and poppy seeds
Mains “Secondi”
Xenia’s Burger
Homemade bun, beef (7oz), salad, tomato, gherkins, caramelized onions, BBQ sauce, served with fries and salad. Add your favourite topping: Cheddar Cheese £1.50, Bacon £2, Homemade truffle sauce £3.50
Cornfed chicken Milanese with rocket and cherry tomato
Seabass fillet with crushed potato, basil oil and vierge sauce
Homemade beef meatballs in San Marzano tomato sauce with mashed potatoes
Fried calamari and prawns served with tartare sauce
Italian mixed salad
French fries
Seasonal steamed vegetables
Mixed grilled vegetables
Lunch Desserts “Dolci”
Chef’s special honey semifreddo
Traditional tiramisu
Selection of sorbet and ice cream
The seasonal fruit platter
Evening Starters “Antipasti”
Selection of Olives
Bruschetta with tomatoes, stracciatella and basil oil
D.N.V
Chef’s bon bon – choux pastry with ricotta and truffle paste
D, V
Burrata with grilled peach, rocket, toasted almond and balsamic vinegar
D.N.GF.V
Grilled octopus with panzanella salad
F.M.SH.S
Smoked salmon with crushed avocado
GF.F
Beef tartare with capers, gherkins, crispy shallots and mayo with Dijon mustard
S.E .
Cornfed chicken Caeser salad
D, E
Mediterranean salad with peppers, red onions, Taggiasche olives, pomegranate and cucumber
D, F, M, SH
Niçoise salad with fresh Tuna
eggs, fresh tomatoes, green beans, olives, mixed leaf salad and fresh tuna
Crispy cod bites with pappa al pomodoro and basil
CE.D.E.F.M
Asparagus flan with taleggio fondue
D.E.GF
Polenta chips with avocado dip
N.D.VE
Trio of heritage beetroot
D.S.V served with beetroot ice cream
Evening Pasta and Risotto “Primi”
Chef’s homemade aubergine parmigiana
D, V
Risotto with peas, asparagus and 24-month Parmigiano Reggiano with lime zest
D.GF.CE.V
Paccheri di Gragnano with fresh datterino tomato sauce, basil and olive oil from Puglia
VE
Red beetroot ravioli with goat cheese and poppy seeds
D.E.CE
Pappardelle with duck confit and mushrooms
E.CE
Spaghetti carbonara
D, E
Homemade chef’s signature beef lasagna
E, F, S
Tagliolini with yellow datterino tomato sauce, gurnard fish and chives
E.CE.F.M
Evening Mains “Secondi”
Fried calamari and prawns served with tartare sauce
E, F, M, SH
Tuna steak with fennel and orange salad
F.GF.M
300g Beef fillet with Primitivo red wine sauce and potato fondant
CE.GF.S.D
Cornfed chicken Milanese with rocket and cherry tomato
CE, D, E
Slow-cooked pulled lamb and grilled lamb rump, heritage carrots, and herb jus
CE.E .
Seabass with mashed potato and Mediterranean basil sauce
F.GF.SH
Cheese and Charcuterie “Dal Nostro Salumiere”
All our selections are served with brown bread, homemade grissini, pane carasau.
Selection of cheese board
Parmiggiano Reggiano, Pecorino Romano, Gorgonzola, Auricchio, Taleggio served with millefiori honey
Selection of cured meats board
Prosciutto Crudo, Coppa, Salame, Speck, Spianata piccante, Bresaola
Large selection of cheeses and cured meats board
Evening Sides “Contorni”
Italian mixed salad
Roasted potatoes
French fries
Green steamed vegetables
Mashed potatoes
Mixed grilled vegetables
Selection of homemade bread basket
Evening Desserts “Dolci”
Baked cheesecake with red fruit compote
E.D
Chocolate cake with mango coulis
VE.N
Crème Brûlée al pistachio
D, E, N
Traditional tiramisu
D, E
Honey semifreddo
D.E
Selection of sorbet and ice cream
D
The seasonal fruit platter
Afternoon Tea with an Italian Twist
Only available Saturday-Sunday, card details required to secure the booking, at least 48 hours notice. Includes mix sandwiches, cakes and scones. Per person including a glass of Prosecco or Champagne.
Roasted English beef, Mustard, Brown Bread
Gorgonzola and Mascarpone cheese, Walnuts, White Bread
Eggs, Mayo, Rocket, White Bread
Smoked Salmon, Philadelphia Cheese, Chives, Brown Bread
Focaccia Bread, Tomato confit, Basil, Pesto, Olives
Chocolate Tiramisu and Pistachio Crumble
White Chocolate Mousse Sphere, Biscuit Jocond, Rasberry
Baci Di Dama Cookies with Coffee Ganache
Amalfi Lemon Curd Tartlet, Red Fruit
Dark Chocolate Praline
Homemade Scones with Cranberry and Plain Nutella, Clotted Cream and Strawberry Jam
Afternoon Tea with an Italian Twist
Per person including a glass of Prosecco
Afternoon Tea with an Italian Twist
Per person including a glass of Champagne
A Taste of Campania with Rocco Iannone
Tuesday 22nd September – Sunday 4th October
Marchigiana beef meatball from Campania with DOP San Marzano tomato sauce Provolone del Monaco cheese
Courgette flowers stuffed with ricotta and buffalo mozzarella served with Carmasciano pecorino cheese and black truffle
Octopus Salad with potatoes, celery and puntarella chicory
Ndundari (traditional Amalfi coast ricotta gnocchi) with tomato sauce and fresh basil
Grilled lamb Cutlets of Montoro sweet red onion and crushed olives
Sea bass cooked “Acqua Pazza” style served with Potato Cream
Traditional Italian choux pastry filled with vanilla custard and Amarena cherries
Taste of Lombardy with Michelangelo Citino
Monday 19th October to Friday 30th October 2026
Pumpkin flan, parmesan fondue, amaretti crumble and crispy guanciale
Sweet potato creme with sweet ans sour shallot and toasted bread
Mackerel in saor style
Risotto with taleggio cream, bresaola and mix fresh herbs
Homemade tagliolini with salted butter, lemon and anchovies
Slow cook beef served with roasted cauliflower
Milky rice with a hint of orange served with spiced fruit compote
Italian classic sponge served with cream
Start in Style
Glass of Prosecco (125 ml)
Mimosa Cocktail (125 ml)
Glass of Champagne (125 ml)
Bloody Mary
Virgin Mary
Hot Drinks
Ristretto, Espresso
Double Espresso
Filter coffee, Americano
Espresso macchiato
Cappuccino, Latte
Flat white
Hot chocolate
Mocha
Selection of Teas
English breakfast, Earl Grey, Green tea, Chamomile, Decaffeinated, Peppermint, Darjeeling, Herbal