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
Ognisko Restaurant Menu
A la Carte
FRESH RADISHES WITH CREAM CHEESE & DILL AND TOAST
DEEP FRIED KOPYTKA DUMPLINGS WITH PEPPER RELISH
SMOKED EEL WITH SALAT OLIVIER, MUSTARD AND HORSERADISH DRESSING
STEAK TARTAR WITH QUAIL EGGS, GHERKINS, SHALLOTS, CAPERS AND HERBS
DUCK RILLETTES WITH TOAST AND CWIKLA
GRILLED ARTICHOKES AND FIGS SALAD WITH PINENUTS
HOT SMOKED SALMON SALAD WITH BEETROOT & HORSERADISH
FRIED KOPYTKA DUMPLINGS WITH CHESTNUTS AND FOREST MUSHROOMS
SPICED SAUTEED CHICKEN LIVERS WITH DRIED CHERRIES
BEETROOT MARINATED GRAVADLAX WITH DILL AND MUSTARD SAUCE
ROYAL BELGIAN OSCIETRA CAVIAR
POACHED SALT BEEF WITH BEETROOT TERRINE AND HORESRADISH CREAM
PORK SCHNITZEL A LA HOLSTEIN WITH FRIED EGG AND SAUTEED POTATOES
ROAST DUCK LEG WITH BRAISED RED CABBAGE AND APPLE & FIG COMPOTE
HONEY AND POMEGRANATE GLAZED GOLONKA WITH BRAISED SAUERKRAUT
RUMP OF LAMB WITH ROAST PEPPERS AND AUBERGINE SALAD & GARLIC YOGHURT
RABBIT LEG COOKED IN WHITE WINE WITH PEA, BACON AND SPAETZLE DUMPLINGS
PAN-FRIED FILLET OF SEA BREAM WITH KOHLRABI, CUCUMBER AND CAPERS SALAD
LEMON SOLE WITH POLISH BUTTER SAUCE AND BOILED POTATOES
ROAST SEA TROUT WITH SWEET PICKLED BEETROOT SALAD AND SOUR CREAM
ZANDER FILLET WITH MUSHROOMS, LEEK AND KASZA
BULGARWHEAT & CHICKPEA PILAF WITH DRIED CHERRIES, PINE NUTS & TZATZIKI YOGHURT
KASZA – ROAST BUCKWHEAT GROATS
NEW POTATOES
PHILIP'S AMERICANO
EL PRESIDENTE NO.6
CHABLIS 2013 DOMAINE COLOMBIER
DOMAINE MABY LA FERMADE ROSE 2014
KINDZMARAULI 2013 SHUMI GEORGIA
HAM HOCK AND FOIE GRAS TERRINE WITH PLUM CHUTNEY
PULKOWNIK & CHEESE
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)
Confit Duck Leg with braised Red Cabbage and caramelised Apples
Pan-fried Sea Bream with braised Fennel, Apple & Kohlrabi Salad Tomato, Buttermilk Dressing
Dessert – a la carte menue
(surcharge may apply)
BAR FOOD MENU
12pm – 9:45pm
Smalec – Lard with Gherkin, Onion, Apple and Toast
Deep Fried Kopytka – Potato Dumplings with Pepper Relish (v)
Soup of the day (please ask)
Sledz – Linseed Oil marinated Herring with Onion and Potatoes
Grilled Polish Sausage served with Potato Salad, Mustard and Pickles
Green Beans Salad with Apple, Fennel and toasted Seeds, Lemon & mustard Dressing (v)
Kaszanka – Sauteed Black Sausage and onions with Mushrooms and caramelised Apples
Smoked Eel with Root Vegetable Salad and toasted Pumpernickel
Roast Beetroots with Herby Sour Cream, Garlic, Lemon, Sunflower Seeds and Pita Bread (v)
Hot Smoked Salmon Salad with Beetroot, Watercress and Horseradish Dressing
Spiced Chicken Livers on Potato pancake with Dried Cherries, Cream and Jus
Steak Tartar with Quail Egg, Gherkins, Shallots, Capers and Toast
Kopytka Dumplings sauteed with Chestnuts and Forest Mushrooms (v)
Pelmeni – Small Dumplings filled with Veal and Pork
Pierogi – filled with Potato, Cheese and Onion (v)
Marinated Herring
Buckwheat pancakes and sour cream served with
Smoked Salmon
Buckwheat pancakes and sour cream served with
Keta Caviar
Buckwheat pancakes and sour cream served with
Royal Oscietra Caviar, served with Chopped Egg, Onion, Sour Cream (30g/50g)
Buckwheat pancakes and sour cream served with
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
Cheese Selection with Grapes, Walnuts and Biscuits
Coffee, Tea
Espresso, Americano
from
Latte, Cappuccino
English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Green, Fresh Mint, Cammomile, Red Fruit Tea, Apple & Cinnamon Tea
Polish Coffee – Krupnik Honey Vodka with Coffee and floated Cream
SUGGESTED FLAVOURED VODKAS – shot £4.50
Kavka Orchard
Apple & Plum
Roza
Rose Petal
Wisniówka
Cherry
Cytrynówka
Lemon
Miodula
Aged Honey
Sliwka
Sweet Plum
Orzech
Hazelnut
Żoladkowa Fig
Herb & Caramel and Fig
Pigwa
Quince
DESSERT WINES & AFTER DINNER DRINKS
Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos 2011 Hungary
75ml/500ml
Pajzos – Late Harvest Tokaji
75ml / 500ml
Sauternes 2018
75ml
Taylors LBV 2017 Port Fine Ruby
100ml
Espresso Martini – Vodka with Shot of Coffee and Coffee Liqueur
Side Car – Hennessy VS Cognac shaken with Cointreau & Lemon Juice
NON ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
Flavoured Fresh Lemonade
Lime
Flavoured Fresh Lemonade
Ginger
Flavoured Fresh Lemonade
Elderflower
Flavoured Fresh Lemonade
Raspberry and Lemon
Flavoured Fresh Lemonade
Blueberry & Blackcurrant
Flavoured Fresh Lemonade
Strawberry and Lime
Spring Fizz- Passion, Cucumber, Tonic
NoPaloma – Grapefruit, Lime, Agave
Carrot & Orange
Spiced Virgin Mary
Virgin Beetroot & Raspberry Shrub
BEER
Tyskie – 5.2% 33cl
Pale Lager
Perla – 5,6% 50cl
Premium Lager
Perla Miodowa – 6% 50cl
Honey Lager
APA – 5.2% 50cl
American Pale Ale, slightly bitter, citrus notes
Koźlak – 6,6% 50cl
A very Good Ruby Bock beer
Pszeniczniak – 5,25% 50cl
A classic cloudy Wheat Beer
CIDER
Breton – Dry, French, Apple Cider
33cl – 5.5%
Sassy – Normandy – Pear
33cl – 2,5%
Sorre – Normandy Red Apple
33cl – 3%
Boissel 2020 – Normandy
750ml – 5.5%
SPARKLING WINE
Prosecco di Valdobbiadene, Vettori
Bot. 45.00
Cremant d'Alsace, Domaine Remy Gressler
Gl. 10.00 – Bot. 50.00
Cremant d'Alsace Brut Rosé, Jean-Baptiste
Gl. 10.00 – Bot. 52.00
CHAMPAGNE
Marie Demets Brut Non Vintage
Gl. 13.50 Bot. 66.00
Ruinart Blanc de Blanc NV
Krug Grand Cuvee 166eme Edition
Brut Réserve NV
Gl: 15.00 Bot: 78.00
Brut Prestige Rosé NV
Bot 82.50
Prélude Grands Crus NV
Bot: 85.00
Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut 2006
Bot: 159.00
VODKA
Ognisko home-made Flavours; Shot £4.00, Carafes: 10cl – £14.50, 25cl – £35.00, 50cl – £69.00
Rabarbar
Rhubarb
Chrzan
Horseradish
Cytrynówka
Lemon
Truskawka
Strawberry
Malina
Raspberry
Wisniówka
Cherry
Kminek & Koperek
Caraway & Dill
Gruszka
Pear
Chilli
Chilli
Baczewski: Piolunowka
Wormwood
Zoladkowa
Herb, Honey & Spices
Zoladkowa Fig
Herb, Spices & FIG
Roza
Lanique – Rose Petal
Borovicka
Blueberry
Zubrowka
Bison Grass
Miodula
Aged Honey
Soplica: Orzech (hazelnut), Pigwa (quince), Sliwka (plum)
Martini
£14.00
CLASSIC MARTINIS
Our Martinis are made with 100ml of the best Vodkas & Gins straight from the deep freeze with a Twist, Olive or Dirty. Let us know how dry you would like yours
Zytnia – Polish – Rye
Premium Vodka
Reyka – Icelandic – Wheat
Premium Vodka
Luksusowa – Polish – Potato
Premium Vodka
Baczewski – Polish – Potato
Premium Vodka
Wyborowa – Polish Rye
Premium Vodka
Debowa – Polish – Oak
Premium Vodka
Siwucha – Polish – Grain
Premium Vodka
Belvedere – Polish – Wheat
Super Premium Vodka
Konik's Tail – Polish – Spelt
Super Premium Vodka
Chopin – Polish –
Potato, Rye or Wheat
Potocki – Polish – Rye
Super Premium Vodka
J J Whitley
Premium Gin
Sipsmith
Premium Gin
Bombay Sapphire
Premium Gin
Haymans London Dry Gin
Premium Gin
Botanist
Super Premium Gin
Tanqueray Ten
Super Premium Gin
Hendrick's
Super Premium Gin
Gin Mare
Super Premium Gin
Monkey 47
£18
KAVKA VODKA
‘Vodka how it used to taste’; Shot £4.00, Carafes: 10cl – £14.50, 25cl – £35.00, 50cl – £69.00
Martini
£14.00
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
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
OGNISKO COCKTAILS £10.50
Paloma
Cazcabel Tequila, Grapefruit Soda, Lime and Agave
Manhattan
Rittenhouse Rye Whiskey stirred with Antica Vermouth, Noilly Prat and Angostura Bitters
Negroni
J J Whitley Gin with Campari and Antica Vermouth (Negroni Sbagliato – change Gin for Prosecco)
Champagne Cocktail
Champagne with Martell Cognac, Angostura Bitters & Brown Sugar
Vesper
Gin, Kavka Vodka and Lillet Blanc, gently stirred
Gibson (Gin/Vodka)
Kavka Vodka OR Botanist Gin stirred with Dry Vermouth, served with pickled Onions
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
CLASSIC & VINTAGE COCKTAILS £10.50
SHORT
Cucumber Martini
Kavka Vodka, Lillet Vermouth, Green Chartreuse, fresh Mint and Cucumber
Popcorn Martini
Kavka Vodka shaken with Coffee, Popcorn Syrup and Chocolate Liqueur
Grapefruit & Chilli Sour
House infused Grapefruit & Chilli Vodka shaken with Lemon Juice & Agave Nectar
Beetroot Martini
Kavka and Chilli Vodka shaken with Beetroot, Lime, Soy and cloudy Apple Juice
Fig Old Fashioned
Maker’s Mark Bourbon stirred with Fig Vodka and Angostura Bitters
Old Cuban
Dark Rum shaken with Mint Leaves, Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup and Angostura Bitters
Polish Martini
Kavka Vodka, Krupnik Polish honey liqueur, Zubrowka Vodka stirred with clear Apple Juice
SPRING COCKTAILS – £10.50
PEARfection
Lillet Vermouth, Elderflower St. Germain, Pear Cider, Lemon Juice
Prune Daiquiri
Prune infused Dark Rum shaken with Lime Juice and Passion Fruit Syrup
Red Spritz
Aperol and Campari stirred with Soda and Red Apple Cider
Bitter Fruit
Carpano bitters, Kavka Vodka, Fresh Grapefruit Juice and Tonic
COCKTAIL JUGS – £38
PEARfection
Lillet Vermouth, Elderflower St. Germain, Pear Cider, Lemon Juice
Paloma
Cazcabel Tequila, Grapefruit Soda, Lime and Agave
Tatanka
Zubrowka Vodka (Bison Grass) mixed with Cinnamon Syrup & pressed Apple Juice
Polish Pimms
Zoladkowa Herb vodka served with Lemon Juice, Cucumber, Mint Leaves & fruit topped up with Ginger Ale
WHITE WINE
175ml /500ml /750ml
Vignes d'Oc 2023 – blend of Grenache, Chardonnay, Sauvignon
7.50/22.50/29.50
Viognier 2023 Villa des Croix, Languedoc
Rkatsiteli 2022 Tbilvino, Georgia
Pinot Bianco, 2023 Sandoro, Fondo Indizeno, Friuli
11.00/33.00/42.50
Tokaji Dry Furmint 2021 Beres, Hungary
Muscadet 2023 JF Baron – Melon de Bourgogne
Albarino 2023 Monte Xiabre Rias Baixas
Gruner Veltliner 2022 Pitnauer, Carnuntum, Austria
Picpoul de Pinet 2023 Domaine Gaujal, Languedoc
Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Boyer-De Bar, Cotes D'Or
12.50/37.00/49.50
Riesling 2021 Adoria Vineyards, Zachowice, Poland
Bourgogne Chitry 2023 Domaine Giraudon – Chardonnay
13.00/39.00/52.00
Cotes du Rhone St Cosme 2022 – Clairette, Viognier
Vouvray Sec Blanc 2022 Aubert, Loire – Chenin Blanc
Bourgogne Aligote 2022 Closerie des Alisiers
Chateau de La Negly ‘Brise Marine’ 2022, Languedoc – Roussanne, Bourboulenc
Jurançon Sec 2020 Domaine Montesquiou – Gros Manseng, Petit Courbu
Vermentino 2023 La Magia, Tuscany, Italy
Alsace Pinot Gris ‘Le Coq’ 2022 Domaine Léon Boesch
Quinta de la Rosa Reserva 2023 Pinhão, Douro, Portugal Viosinho, Arinto, Alvarinho.
Pouilly Fume 'Les Loges' 2023 Guyot – Sauvignon
Bourgogne 2020/21 Pierre Matrot – Chardonnay
Le Soula 'Lot XX' Trigone Blanc 2022, Roussillon – Macabeo, Malvasia
Crozes Hermitage 2020 Laurent Habrard – Marsanne, Roussanne
Sancerre 'Saint-Francois' 2022 Vatan – Sauvignon
SPARKLING WINE
Prosecco di Valdobbiadene, Vettori
Gl. 10.00 – Bot. 49.00
Cremant Rosé, Melanie Pfister – Alsace
Gl. 13.50 – Bot. 66.00
Cremant d’Alsace Blanc de Blancs Melanie Pfister NV
Gl. 13.00 Bot. 64.00
CHAMPAGNE
Marie Demets NV
Gl. 16.00 Bot. 82.00
Aubry 1 er Cru Rosé, Jouy-Les-Reims, NV
Ruinart Brut NV
Gl: 18.50 Bot: 99.00
Ruinart Blanc de Blanc
Krug Grand Cuvee 171eme Edition
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
Riesling Altenberg de Wolxheim Grand Cru 2018 Alsace, Domaine Lissner
80.00
St Joseph 'Circa' 2022 JL Chave
81.00
Montagny 1er Cru, Vieux Château, 2022 Laurent Cognard
83.00
Chablis, Vaillons, 1 er Cru, 2020 Gérard Duplessis
87.00
Saint-Aubin 1er Cru, Vieilles Vignes 2021 Domaine Larue
93.00
Condrieu 2022 Saint Cosme
96.00
Mas de Daumas-Gassac 2022 Terrasses du Larzac
98.00
Meursault ‘Les Tillets’ 2021 Boyer-Martinot
114.00
Puligny-Montrachet, 2022 Chartron
114.00
Châteauneuf-du-Pape ‘Clos des Papes’ 2021 Paul Avril & Fils
120.00
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru ‘Morgeot’, 2022 Fontaine-Gagnard
124.00
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
Les Allées de Cantemerle 2015 Haut Medoc
85.00
Brunello di Montalcino 2018 Pietroso
90.00
Pommard 2020 Boyer – Martenot
91.00
Reserve de la Comtesse 2015 Pauillac
91.00
Segla 2016 Margaux
95.00
Barolo ‘Gattera’ Mauro Veglio 2017
98.00
Château de Valois, 2005 Pomerol
105.00
Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru Aux Charmes 2013 Domaine Pierre Amiot et Fils
110.00
Chateauneuf du Pape 2018 Vieux Telegraph
115.00
Grattamacco 2020 Bolgheri Superiore, Tuscany
115.00
Chateau la Lagune 2008 Haut Medoc
115.00
Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Corbeaux, 2012 Bruno Clavelier
158.00
Chateau Rauzan-Ségla 2005 Margaux
216.00
ROSÉ
175ml / 500ml / 750ml
Vignes d'Oc Rose 2022 – Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault
8.00/24.00/32.00
O de Lorgeril 2023 Chateau de Pennautier – Grenache, Syrah
12.00/36.00/48.50
Bandol 2023 La Famille Bunan – Mourvedre, Cinsault, Grenache Noir
73.50
MAGNUMS
Rosso di Montalcino 19 Sesti, Castello di Argiano
153.00
L'Expression de Pauillac 2016 Pauillac – 4 th wine of Chateau Latour
168.00
Volnay, Vieilles Vignes, 2018 Joseph Voillot
173.00
Chateau Langoa Barton 3ème Grand Cru Classé 2016 St Julien
210.00
RED
Vignes d'Oc Rouge 2022 – blend of Merlot, Grenache, Carignan
7.50/22.50/29.50
Feteasca Neagra 2021 Aurelia Visinescu, Romania
Saperavi, 2021 Georgian Valleys, Georgia
Chateau La Bastide 2021 Corbieres – Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre
Beaujolais Villages 2022 Domaine Andre Colonge (Available chilled)
Château Crusquet 2019 Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux
10.50/31.50/43.50
Brio Toscana 2022 Castello Romitorio, Montalcino – Sangiovese
Zweigelt 2021 Pitnauer, Carnuntum, Austria
Saint Chinian 2019 Milhau-Lacugue, Languedoc – Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvedre
Massaya 'Le Colombier' 2020 Lebanon – Grenache, Cinsault, Tempranillo
Tinto Figuero, 4, 2020 Ribera del Duero, Spain – Tempranillo
Cahors ‘Cuvée Maurin’ 2020 Domaine de la Bérangeraie – Malbec
Bornemissza 2016 Egi Korona Borhaz , Eger, Hungary – Kekfrankos
Alsace Pinot Noir 2022 Pierre Schueller et Fils (Available chilled)
Vacqueyras 2022 Font Sarade – Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre
13.50/40.50/53.00
St Nicolas de Bourgueil 'l'Expression' 2021 Taluau, Loire – Cabernet Franc
Cotes de Brouilly 2021 Blain – Gamay (Available chilled)
Barbera d'Asti, 2021/22 La Tota, Marchesi Alfieri
Quinta de la Rosa ‘Estate’ 2021 Pinhão Douro, Portugal Touriga Nacional & Franca
Bourgogne Rouge, Le Clos, 2021 Manciat-Poncet – Pinot Noir
15.00/45.00/60.50