Ognisko Restaurant occupies the Victorian home of Ognisko Polskie, the Polish Hearth Club, on Exhibition Road in South Kensington. The elegant dining room connects the restaurant to a longstanding centre of Polish cultural life in London, while its relaxed service makes the setting welcoming to every guest. High ceilings, period details and views towards the gardens create a sense of occasion without making lunch or dinner feel excessively formal.

The kitchen celebrates the cuisines of Poland and the wider regions of Central and Eastern Europe. Traditional recipes are expressed through comforting flavours, careful seasoning and generous portions, with dishes built around meat, fish, vegetables, dumplings and seasonal accompaniments. The cooking is particularly well suited to sharing across several courses, allowing guests to experience contrasts between rich, savoury plates and fresher elements while discovering a culinary tradition that remains distinctive within London.

Vodka is an important part of the Ognisko experience, including an extensive range of house infused flavours alongside classic and original cocktails. The bar also serves wine and smaller dishes, making it possible to visit for a drink as well as a complete meal. Thoughtful recommendations help guests match the strength and character of the drinks to the food, while coffee offers a quieter reason to stop during the day.

A terrace overlooking communal gardens remains open throughout the year and gives the restaurant one of its most appealing spaces. The combination of greenery and the historic building feels removed from the busy museums, shops and streets nearby. Private rooms and event spaces support celebrations and larger gatherings, while the main restaurant remains equally suited to a leisurely meal. Ognisko brings together cultural history, distinctive regional food and warm hospitality in a memorable South Kensington setting.

Address: 55 Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London SW7 2PG, United Kingdom

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Ognisko Restaurant Menu Menu updated on 1 Jun 2026

A la Carte

FRESH RADISHES WITH CREAM CHEESE & DILL AND TOAST

RABBIT LEG COOKED IN WHITE WINE WITH PEA, BACON AND SPAETZLE DUMPLINGS

HAM HOCK AND FOIE GRAS TERRINE WITH PLUM CHUTNEY

KINDZMARAULI 2013 SHUMI GEORGIA

DOMAINE MABY LA FERMADE ROSE 2014

CHABLIS 2013 DOMAINE COLOMBIER

EL PRESIDENTE NO.6

PHILIP'S AMERICANO

NEW POTATOES

KASZA – ROAST BUCKWHEAT GROATS

BULGARWHEAT & CHICKPEA PILAF WITH DRIED CHERRIES, PINE NUTS & TZATZIKI YOGHURT

ZANDER FILLET WITH MUSHROOMS, LEEK AND KASZA

ROAST SEA TROUT WITH SWEET PICKLED BEETROOT SALAD AND SOUR CREAM

LEMON SOLE WITH POLISH BUTTER SAUCE AND BOILED POTATOES

PAN-FRIED FILLET OF SEA BREAM WITH KOHLRABI, CUCUMBER AND CAPERS SALAD

RUMP OF LAMB WITH ROAST PEPPERS AND AUBERGINE SALAD & GARLIC YOGHURT

DEEP FRIED KOPYTKA DUMPLINGS WITH PEPPER RELISH

HONEY AND POMEGRANATE GLAZED GOLONKA WITH BRAISED SAUERKRAUT

ROAST DUCK LEG WITH BRAISED RED CABBAGE AND APPLE & FIG COMPOTE

PORK SCHNITZEL A LA HOLSTEIN WITH FRIED EGG AND SAUTEED POTATOES

POACHED SALT BEEF WITH BEETROOT TERRINE AND HORESRADISH CREAM

ROYAL BELGIAN OSCIETRA CAVIAR

BEETROOT MARINATED GRAVADLAX WITH DILL AND MUSTARD SAUCE

SPICED SAUTEED CHICKEN LIVERS WITH DRIED CHERRIES

FRIED KOPYTKA DUMPLINGS WITH CHESTNUTS AND FOREST MUSHROOMS

HOT SMOKED SALMON SALAD WITH BEETROOT & HORSERADISH

GRILLED ARTICHOKES AND FIGS SALAD WITH PINENUTS

DUCK RILLETTES WITH TOAST AND CWIKLA

STEAK TARTAR WITH QUAIL EGGS, GHERKINS, SHALLOTS, CAPERS AND HERBS

SMOKED EEL WITH SALAT OLIVIER, MUSTARD AND HORSERADISH DRESSING

PULKOWNIK & CHEESE

KAVKA VODKA

‘Vodka how it used to taste’; Shot £4.00, Carafes: 10cl – £14.50, 25cl – £35.00, 50cl – £69.00

Martini

£14.00

£14

Rose & Fig Spritz

Lanique Rose Vodka mixed with Fig Vodka and Lemon Juice, topped up with Prosecco

Ladies on Fire

Kavka Vodka shaken with Passion Fruit Syrup, Almond Syrup, Lemon Juice and Angostura Bitters

Spiced Pear Mojito

House infused Pear Vodka mixed with fresh Lime, Mint, Cinnamon Syrup and Angostura bitters topped up with pressed Apple Juice

Rabbit Hole

Kavka Vodka shaken with Aperol, Carrot Juice Lemon Juice and Elderflower Liqueur

Pinky Winky

J J Whitley Gin mixed with Elederflower, Grapefruit Juice and Tonic

Polish Pimms

Zoladkowa herb vodka served with Lime Juice, Cucumber, Mint Leaves & Fruit. Topped up with Ginger Ale

Verdant

J J Whitley Gin with Calvados, Ginger, Elderflower and Lemon Juice. Topped up with Soda and a spray of Absinthe

Naked & Famous

Mezcal shaken with Aperol, Lime Juice and Yellow Chartreuse

£12

Whisky Sour

Maker’s Mark Bourbon with Sugar Syrup, Egg White and Lemon Juice

Classic Daiquiri

White Rum shaken with fresh Lime and Sugar Syrup

Side Car

Martell Cognac shaken with Cointreau & Lemon Juice

Tommy's Margarita

Cazcabel Tequila shaken with Agave Nectar & fresh Lime Juice

Aviation

J J Whitley shaken with Marasca Maraschino, Lemon Juice and a dash of Violette Liqueur

Espresso Martini

Kavka Vodka shaken with Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur and freshly brewed Espresso

Hi Ladies!

Kavka Vodka shaken with Lime Juice, Sugar and Mint

MAGNUMS

Rosso di Montalcino 19 Sesti, Castello di Argiano

153.00

£153

L'Expression de Pauillac 2016 Pauillac – 4 th wine of Chateau Latour

168.00

£168

Volnay, Vieilles Vignes, 2018 Joseph Voillot

173.00

£173

Chateau Langoa Barton 3ème Grand Cru Classé 2016 St Julien

210.00

£210

ROSÉ

175ml / 500ml / 750ml

Vignes d'Oc Rose 2022 – Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault

8.00/24.00/32.00

£8

O de Lorgeril 2023 Chateau de Pennautier – Grenache, Syrah

12.00/36.00/48.50

£12

Bandol 2023 La Famille Bunan – Mourvedre, Cinsault, Grenache Noir

73.50

£73.50

FINE WINES – RED

Top end wines & small parcels that we mark up very reasonably. Club & other discounts do not apply to these wines.

Viña Bosconia Tinto, Reserva, 2012 Bodegas R. López de Heredia, Rioja, Spain

85.00

£85

Les Allées de Cantemerle 2015 Haut Medoc

85.00

£85

Brunello di Montalcino 2018 Pietroso

90.00

£90

Pommard 2020 Boyer – Martenot

91.00

£91

Reserve de la Comtesse 2015 Pauillac

91.00

£91

Segla 2016 Margaux

95.00

£95

Barolo ‘Gattera’ Mauro Veglio 2017

98.00

£98

Château de Valois, 2005 Pomerol

105.00

£105

Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru Aux Charmes 2013 Domaine Pierre Amiot et Fils

110.00

£110

Chateauneuf du Pape 2018 Vieux Telegraph

115.00

£115

Grattamacco 2020 Bolgheri Superiore, Tuscany

115.00

£115

Chateau la Lagune 2008 Haut Medoc

115.00

£115

Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Corbeaux, 2012 Bruno Clavelier

158.00

£158

Chateau Rauzan-Ségla 2005 Margaux

216.00

£216

FINE WINES – WHITE

Top end wines & small parcels that we mark up very reasonably. Club & other discounts do not apply to these wines

Au Bon Climat 2022 Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County, California, USA

79.00

£79

Riesling Altenberg de Wolxheim Grand Cru 2018 Alsace, Domaine Lissner

80.00

£80

St Joseph 'Circa' 2022 JL Chave

81.00

£81

Montagny 1er Cru, Vieux Château, 2022 Laurent Cognard

83.00

£83

Chablis, Vaillons, 1 er Cru, 2020 Gérard Duplessis

87.00

£87

Saint-Aubin 1er Cru, Vieilles Vignes 2021 Domaine Larue

93.00

£93

Condrieu 2022 Saint Cosme

96.00

£96

Mas de Daumas-Gassac 2022 Terrasses du Larzac

98.00

£98

Meursault ‘Les Tillets’ 2021 Boyer-Martinot

114.00

£114

Puligny-Montrachet, 2022 Chartron

114.00

£114

Châteauneuf-du-Pape ‘Clos des Papes’ 2021 Paul Avril & Fils

120.00

£120

Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru ‘Morgeot’, 2022 Fontaine-Gagnard

124.00

£124

CHAMPAGNE

Marie Demets NV

Gl. 16.00 Bot. 82.00

£16

Aubry 1 er Cru Rosé, Jouy-Les-Reims, NV

£90

Ruinart Brut NV

Gl: 18.50 Bot: 99.00

£18.50

Ruinart Blanc de Blanc

£136

Krug Grand Cuvee 171eme Edition

£265

SPARKLING WINE

Prosecco di Valdobbiadene, Vettori

Gl. 10.00 – Bot. 49.00

£10

Cremant Rosé, Melanie Pfister – Alsace

Gl. 13.50 – Bot. 66.00

£13.50

Cremant d’Alsace Blanc de Blancs Melanie Pfister NV

Gl. 13.00 Bot. 64.00

£13

WHITE WINE

175ml /500ml /750ml

Vignes d'Oc 2023 – blend of Grenache, Chardonnay, Sauvignon

7.50/22.50/29.50

£7.50

Vouvray Sec Blanc 2022 Aubert, Loire – Chenin Blanc

£53.50

Crozes Hermitage 2020 Laurent Habrard – Marsanne, Roussanne

£76

Le Soula 'Lot XX' Trigone Blanc 2022, Roussillon – Macabeo, Malvasia

£76

Bourgogne 2020/21 Pierre Matrot – Chardonnay

£69

Pouilly Fume 'Les Loges' 2023 Guyot – Sauvignon

£61.50

Quinta de la Rosa Reserva 2023 Pinhão, Douro, Portugal Viosinho, Arinto, Alvarinho.

£60

Alsace Pinot Gris ‘Le Coq’ 2022 Domaine Léon Boesch

£59.50

Vermentino 2023 La Magia, Tuscany, Italy

£59

Jurançon Sec 2020 Domaine Montesquiou – Gros Manseng, Petit Courbu

£56

Chateau de La Negly ‘Brise Marine’ 2022, Languedoc – Roussanne, Bourboulenc

£56

Bourgogne Aligote 2022 Closerie des Alisiers

£54.50

Cotes du Rhone St Cosme 2022 – Clairette, Viognier

£53.50

Viognier 2023 Villa des Croix, Languedoc

£34

Bourgogne Chitry 2023 Domaine Giraudon – Chardonnay

13.00/39.00/52.00

£13

Riesling 2021 Adoria Vineyards, Zachowice, Poland

£49.50

Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Boyer-De Bar, Cotes D'Or

12.50/37.00/49.50

£12.50

Picpoul de Pinet 2023 Domaine Gaujal, Languedoc

£47.50

Gruner Veltliner 2022 Pitnauer, Carnuntum, Austria

£47

Albarino 2023 Monte Xiabre Rias Baixas

£45

Muscadet 2023 JF Baron – Melon de Bourgogne

£44.50

Tokaji Dry Furmint 2021 Beres, Hungary

£43

Pinot Bianco, 2023 Sandoro, Fondo Indizeno, Friuli

11.00/33.00/42.50

£11

Rkatsiteli 2022 Tbilvino, Georgia

£36

Sancerre 'Saint-Francois' 2022 Vatan – Sauvignon

£79.50

COCKTAIL JUGS – £38

PEARfection

Lillet Vermouth, Elderflower St. Germain, Pear Cider, Lemon Juice

£38

Paloma

Cazcabel Tequila, Grapefruit Soda, Lime and Agave

£38

Tatanka

Zubrowka Vodka (Bison Grass) mixed with Cinnamon Syrup & pressed Apple Juice

£34

Polish Pimms

Zoladkowa Herb vodka served with Lemon Juice, Cucumber, Mint Leaves & fruit topped up with Ginger Ale

£38

SPRING COCKTAILS – £10.50

PEARfection

Lillet Vermouth, Elderflower St. Germain, Pear Cider, Lemon Juice

£10.50

Prune Daiquiri

Prune infused Dark Rum shaken with Lime Juice and Passion Fruit Syrup

£10.50

Red Spritz

Aperol and Campari stirred with Soda and Red Apple Cider

£10.50

Bitter Fruit

Carpano bitters, Kavka Vodka, Fresh Grapefruit Juice and Tonic

£10.50

Old Fashioned

Maker’s Mark stirred with brown Sugar, Orange Zest and Angostura Bitters

Cosmopolitan

Kavka Vodka shaken with Cointreau, Cranberry Juice and fresh Lime

Sazerac

Rye Whiskey stirred with Peychaud’s Bitters, Absinthe and Orange Zest

£12

£18

SET LUNCH MENU

changes daily; 2 Courses £27.00 – 3 Courses £31.00

Fasolowa – White Bean Soup with Sausage and Vegetables

Sledz po Kaszubsku – Herring in Tomato, Peppers and Raisin Marinade with Toast

Salad of golden and red Beetroots with Goat's Curd & Pumpkin Seeds (v)

Vegetarian

Confit Duck Leg with braised Red Cabbage and caramelised Apples

£4

Marie Demets Brut Non Vintage

Gl. 13.50 Bot. 66.00

£13.50

Ruinart Blanc de Blanc NV

£105

Krug Grand Cuvee 166eme Edition

£229

Brut Réserve NV

Gl: 15.00 Bot: 78.00

£15

Brut Prestige Rosé NV

Bot 82.50

£82.50

Prélude Grands Crus NV

Bot: 85.00

£85

Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut 2006

Bot: 159.00

£159

SPARKLING WINE

Prosecco di Valdobbiadene, Vettori

Bot. 45.00

£45

Cremant d'Alsace, Domaine Remy Gressler

Gl. 10.00 – Bot. 50.00

£10

Cremant d'Alsace Brut Rosé, Jean-Baptiste

Gl. 10.00 – Bot. 52.00

£10

CIDER

Breton – Dry, French, Apple Cider

33cl – 5.5%

£5.90

Sassy – Normandy – Pear

33cl – 2,5%

£5.90

Sorre – Normandy Red Apple

33cl – 3%

£4.50

Boissel 2020 – Normandy

750ml – 5.5%

A classic cloudy Wheat Beer

Strawberry and Lime

Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos 2011 Hungary

75ml/500ml

£14

Pajzos – Late Harvest Tokaji

75ml / 500ml

£9.50

Sauternes 2018

75ml

£9

Taylors LBV 2017 Port Fine Ruby

100ml

£9

Espresso Martini – Vodka with Shot of Coffee and Coffee Liqueur

£4.50

Coffee, Tea

Espresso, Americano

from

£2.70

Latte, Cappuccino

£3.80

English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Green, Fresh Mint, Cammomile, Red Fruit Tea, Apple & Cinnamon Tea

£3.30

Polish Coffee – Krupnik Honey Vodka with Coffee and floated Cream

£7.50

DESSERT MENU – £8.50

Sernik – Vanilla & White Chocolate Cheesecake

Pavlova – Meringues with Chantilly Cream and Mixed Berries Sauce

Racuchy – Apple Fritters with Chantilly Cream

Honey and Walnut Cake with Sour Cream

Chocolate Marquise with Vanilla Ice Cream and Cherry Sauce

Sticky Toffee Pudding with Vanilla Ice-cream

Nalesnik – Crepe filled with Cream Cheese, Raisins and Walnuts

Pulkownik – Selection of Sorbet with Shot of frozen Vodka

£11

Cheese Selection with Grapes, Walnuts and Biscuits

£13.50

BAR FOOD MENU

12pm – 9:45pm

Smalec – Lard with Gherkin, Onion, Apple and Toast

£6.50

Spiced Chicken Livers on Potato pancake with Dried Cherries, Cream and Jus

£12.50

Keta Caviar

Buckwheat pancakes and sour cream served with

£22

Smoked Salmon

Buckwheat pancakes and sour cream served with

£15.50

Marinated Herring

Buckwheat pancakes and sour cream served with

£11.50

Pierogi – filled with Potato, Cheese and Onion (v)

Vegetarian

£12

Pelmeni – Small Dumplings filled with Veal and Pork

£12.50

Kopytka Dumplings sauteed with Chestnuts and Forest Mushrooms (v)

Vegetarian

£13.50

Steak Tartar with Quail Egg, Gherkins, Shallots, Capers and Toast

£14.50

Hot Smoked Salmon Salad with Beetroot, Watercress and Horseradish Dressing

£15.50

Deep Fried Kopytka – Potato Dumplings with Pepper Relish (v)

Vegetarian

£6.50

Roast Beetroots with Herby Sour Cream, Garlic, Lemon, Sunflower Seeds and Pita Bread (v)

Vegetarian

£11

Smoked Eel with Root Vegetable Salad and toasted Pumpernickel

£14.50

Kaszanka – Sauteed Black Sausage and onions with Mushrooms and caramelised Apples

£11.50

Green Beans Salad with Apple, Fennel and toasted Seeds, Lemon & mustard Dressing (v)

Vegetarian

£10.50

Grilled Polish Sausage served with Potato Salad, Mustard and Pickles

£11

Sledz – Linseed Oil marinated Herring with Onion and Potatoes

£11.50

Soup of the day (please ask)

£7.50

Royal Oscietra Caviar, served with Chopped Egg, Onion, Sour Cream (30g/50g)

Buckwheat pancakes and sour cream served with

£72

RED

Vignes d'Oc Rouge 2022 – blend of Merlot, Grenache, Carignan

7.50/22.50/29.50

£7.50

Vacqueyras 2022 Font Sarade – Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre

13.50/40.50/53.00

£13.50

Terrasses du Larzac 2020 Montcalmes, Languedoc – Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah

£79

Cotes de Nuits Villages 2020 Magnien – Pinot Noir

£78.50

Mas de la Rouviere 2019 Bandol, Provence Grenache, Mourvèdre

£75.50

Rosso di Montalcino, La Magia, Tuscany, Italy – Sangiovese

£68.50

Rasteau Prestige 2020 Dom. La Soumade, Rhone – Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre

£68

Chateau Carrone Ste Gemme 2016 Haut–Medoc – Cab. Sauvignon, Merlot

£65.50

Bourgogne Rouge, Le Clos, 2021 Manciat-Poncet – Pinot Noir

15.00/45.00/60.50

£15

Quinta de la Rosa ‘Estate’ 2021 Pinhão Douro, Portugal Touriga Nacional & Franca

£59

Barbera d'Asti, 2021/22 La Tota, Marchesi Alfieri

£57

Cotes de Brouilly 2021 Blain – Gamay (Available chilled)

£54.50

St Nicolas de Bourgueil 'l'Expression' 2021 Taluau, Loire – Cabernet Franc

£53

Alsace Pinot Noir 2022 Pierre Schueller et Fils (Available chilled)

£52

Feteasca Neagra 2021 Aurelia Visinescu, Romania

£32

Bornemissza 2016 Egi Korona Borhaz , Eger, Hungary – Kekfrankos

£51.50

Cahors ‘Cuvée Maurin’ 2020 Domaine de la Bérangeraie – Malbec

£50

Tinto Figuero, 4, 2020 Ribera del Duero, Spain – Tempranillo

£49.50

Massaya 'Le Colombier' 2020 Lebanon – Grenache, Cinsault, Tempranillo

£48.50

Saint Chinian 2019 Milhau-Lacugue, Languedoc – Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvedre

£47.50

Zweigelt 2021 Pitnauer, Carnuntum, Austria

£46.50

Brio Toscana 2022 Castello Romitorio, Montalcino – Sangiovese

£46

Château Crusquet 2019 Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux

10.50/31.50/43.50

£10.50

Beaujolais Villages 2022 Domaine Andre Colonge (Available chilled)

£41.50

Chateau La Bastide 2021 Corbieres – Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre

£40.50

Saperavi, 2021 Georgian Valleys, Georgia

£37.50

Farmstead 2020 Long Meadow Ranch, Napa Valley – Cabernet Sauvignon

£81.50

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