Grato is an intimate Italian restaurant at 9 Kensington Square, a short walk from Kensington High Street and Hyde Park. Its position overlooking one of London’s oldest garden squares gives the restaurant a quieter neighbourhood setting away from the nearby main roads.
The kitchen focuses on regional Italian cooking made with fresh ingredients. Pasta is prepared by hand in the restaurant, while the changing selection follows the seasons and draws on culinary traditions from different parts of Italy.
Fresh pasta dishes are joined by small plates, grilled meat, fish and traditional Italian desserts. The wine selection is sourced from artisan vineyards, providing bottles chosen to complement the restaurant’s seasonal food.
Guests can dine on the ground floor overlooking the square or at outdoor tables facing the gardens. A lower dining room designed with the atmosphere of an Italian wine grotto provides an intimate space for family meals, celebrations and business dinners.
Address: 9 Kensington Square, London W8 5EP, United Kingdom
Grato Kensington Menu
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Aperitivo
Nocellara Sicilian Olives
Sourdough Bread
seeds, extra virgin olive oil
Bruschetta
vine tomatoes, basil, garlic, extra virgin olive oil
CONTORNI (SHARED SIDES)
Pink fur potatoes & Sprouting Broccoli
Red
Wine of the Month
Boschetto Vecchio Barbera d'Asti D.O.C.G. Piedmonte 2020
Turan Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva D.O.C.G. Abruzzo 2016
Antillo Bolgheri Toscana 2022
Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G. Toscana 2019
Manduria Primitivo Salento 2021
Ladame Tenuta Liliana Terroir Salento IGP Cabernet Sauvignon Puglia 2021
Figli Luigi Oddero Barolo Piedmonte 2017
Amarone della Valpolicella Domini Veneti D.O.C.G. Veneto 2020 organic
Gino Fasoli Orgno Merlot Veronese Veneto 2009 organic
Antinori Tignanello Toscana 2020
Dal Forno Amarone Della Valpolicella D.O.C.G. Veneto 2013
Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido Toscana 2013
Rose
Wine of the Month
Costaripa Rosemara Del Garda D.O.C. Lombardia 2021
White
Wine of the Month
Sella & Mosca Alghero Torbato D.O.C 2021 Sardegna
Gavi di Gavi La Merlina D.O.C.G. Piedmonte 2024
Trainara Etna Bianco D.O.C. Sicilia 2022
Tenuta Sassoregalle Vermentino Maremma D.O.C. Toscana 2022
'Donnalaura' Falanghina del Sannio Taburno D.O.C.G. Campania 2023
Kettmeir Sauvignon Alto Adige D.O.C. Trentino 2024
Prosecco
Monte Corbino Prosecco Superiore Valdobbiadene D.O.C.G. Extra Dry
Prosecco of the Month D.O.C
Champagne & Brut
Laurent-Perrier, La Cuvee NV
Franciacorta Brut D.O.C.G. Lombardy
Aperitivo
Spritzers – Aperol
Spritzers – Limoncello
Spritzers – Hugo
Bellini
Negroni
Mojito
Coca Rum
G&T
V&T
Sgroppino
Pietro’s Espresso Martini
Irish Coffee
French Coffee (Cognac)
Single Malt Scotch Whiskey
Cognac 50ml
Peroni Beer
DOLCI
Tiramisu
Blood Orange Polenta Cake
Vanilla Pannacotta pistacchio, maraschino cherries
PASTA & COTTI
Classic Bolognaise Rigatoni
Handmade Tagliolini Truffle Pasta Fresh Black Truffle
Sea Bream
Veal Milanese
Handmade Tagliolini with Brixham Crabmeat
Risotto Wild Mushrooms
Primi Piatti
New Season Asparagus
warm parmigiano fondutta
Burrata di Puglia
Castelfranco veneto radicchio, orange, honey
Warm Prawns
Mediterranean zucchini, avocado, cherry tomatoes
Affettati Misti (for two)
salame di felino, pancetta, coppa, prosciutto, olives, mostarda di frutta
Prosciutto di Parma
aged 24 months, spiced pear
PRIMI PIATTI (SHARED)
Bruschetta
Burrata di Puglia
Affettati Misti
APERITIVO (Optional)
Glass of Prosecco or Bollinger Champagne NV & Nocellara Olives
Digestivo
Grappa Barolo Riserva 50ml
Amaretto / Frangelico / Montenegro / Mirto / Strega / Sambuca / Grappa 50ml
Limoncello 50ml
Dolci
Tiramisu
Vanila Panna Cotta
pistacchio, maraschino cherries
Blood Orange Polenta Cake
almond flour, mascarpone, fruit of the day
Cheese Plate
asiago, gorgonzola dolce, pecorino, pane carasau, fruit of the day
Vanila, Chocolate Gelato; Lemon, Mango Sorbetto (two scoops)
Vin Santo
tuscan dessert wine & cantucci
Contorni
Rucola, reggiano, balsamic
Purple sprouting broccoli
Ratte potatoes
Cotti
Grilled Sea Bass
summer vegetables, salsa verde
Veal Scaloppine
grilled romano artichoke, lemon, parsley
Handmade Spinach Malfatti
ricotta di bufala, san marzano sugo, pesto, crema di piemonte
Pasta
Handmade Pumpkin Ravioli
butter, sage, pine kernels, parmesan, amalfi lemon
Rigatoni Classic Bolognese
san marzano, pork, beef, peas, pecorino, basil
Handmade Tagliolini Brixham Crab
garlic, parsley, fresh chilli, amalfi lemon zest
Risotto Primavera
zaffarano, fava beans, peas, asparagus, mint
Non Alcoholic
Tomarchio Sicilian Organic Blood Orange
Fresh Mint Lemonade
Coca Cola
Diet Coke
San Benedetto Sparkling or Still Water 750ml
Cappuccino
Latte
Americano
Tea
Double Espresso
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- Cappuccino Typical in London: £3.90 £3.50
- Latte Typical in London: £3.90 £3.50
- Tiramisu Typical in London: £8.00 £9.50
- Spaghetti bolognese Typical in London: £14.50 £15.00
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