South Kensington rewards diners who look beyond the museum cafés. Within a compact walk of the Underground, the neighbourhood moves from serious Japanese cooking and elegant Polish dining to generous Italian pasta, modern Indian plates and colourful Eastern Mediterranean spreads. That range is useful after a day at the Natural History Museum or the V&A, but it also makes the area a genuine dinner destination. These South Kensington restaurants span quick meals, generous neighbourhood favourites and polished special-occasion dining.
South Kensington supports several budgets and moods, from a quick brunch to a long special-occasion meal. Polished dining rooms sit alongside smaller restaurants built around a focused cuisine, and the most useful distinction is the kind of occasion each room handles best. Every address is in or genuinely close to South Kensington.
Use the current menus to compare styles before booking, particularly if your group has dietary needs or wants a particular dish. Menus and seasonal ingredients can change, and the busiest restaurants are often under extra pressure around exhibitions, concerts and weekends. A reservation is sensible for dinner, while an earlier table can make service feel calmer. Whether you want precise sashimi, comforting pierogi, charcoal cooking or a generous bowl of pasta, these contrasts should make the choice much easier.
Zuma London
Zuma remains the most complete special-occasion choice in this group because its Japanese menu works across sushi, sashimi and the robata grill without making one section feel secondary. Start with clean, cool flavours from the raw bar, then contrast them with something smoky from the grill. The cooking is contemporary rather than strictly traditional, but the best plates keep the ingredients clear: carefully cut fish, bright citrus, measured heat and meat or vegetables carrying the fragrance of charcoal. Sharing several dishes is the right way to understand the kitchen.
The room is glossy, busy and energetic, so this suits a celebratory dinner, an impressive business meal or a group that enjoys a lively atmosphere. It is less natural for a quiet catch-up, and a carefully planned order helps control the pace. Ask the table to choose a few raw dishes, one or two robata plates and a substantial centrepiece such as miso-marinated fish or grilled meat. Service is accustomed to explaining the format, while the location near Knightsbridge makes Zuma an easy extension to a South Kensington day.
Address: 5 Raphael Street, London SW7 1DL
Zuma London Menu
nigiri sushi / sashimi
2 pieces / 3 pieces
tuna
akami
semi fatty tuna
chu toro
fatty tuna
o toro
salmon
sake
sea bream
tai
yellowtail
hamachi
seabass
suzuki
prawn
ebi
squid
ika
salmon roe
ikura
sweet omelette
tamago
tokusen nigiri sushi
a selection of nigiri sushi
chef's selection 6 pieces
a selection of nigiri sushi
chef's selection 9 pieces
a selection of nigiri sushi
sashimi moriawase
mixed sashimi selection
chef's selection 4 variations
mixed sashimi selection
chef's selection 7 variations
mixed sashimi selection
sushi, sashimi moriawase
chef’s selection of nigiri, sashimi, maki roll (per person)
seasonal/premium
chef’s selection of nigiri, sashimi, maki roll (per person)
maki rolls
ginger, cucumber and avocado
Zuma kappa
tuna
tekka
seafood selection with avocado, cucumber and gabo
Zuma chirashi
fresh crab, avocado and tobiko
california
salmon, avocado, tenkasu and kizami wasabi
sake to abocado
asparagus, ginger, shiso, cabbage, cucumber and carrot
shun no yasai
prawn tempura, tenkasu, pickled gabo and wasabi mentaiko sauce
ebi no tempura
soft shell crab, chilli mayonnaise, cucumber and wasabi tobiko sauce
age watarigani
spicy tuna, homemade chilli miso and yuzu tobiko
piri kara maguro
white asparagus tempura maki, yuzu anchovy mayonnaise
shiro asupara tempura
spicy yellowtail with avocado and wasabi mayo
piri kara hamachi
lobster tempura with avocado and black truffle
ise ebi no tempura
prime tuna and finely diced sping onions with oscietra caviar
arjun's chu toro
cold dishes
steamed spinach with sesame sauce
hourensou no goma ae
tartare of salmon and tuna with oscietra caviar
kaisen tarutaru kyabia zoe
add 30g oscietra caviar
add 30g beluga caviar
sliced yellowtail with green chilli relish, ponzu and pickled garlic
hamachi usuzukuri piri kara, ninniku ponzu
thinly sliced sea bass with yuzu, truffle oil and salmon roe
suzuki no osashimi
seared salmon with lime shiso soy
sake no tataki
sliced seared tuna with chilli daikon and ponzu sauce
maguro no tataki
thinly sliced semi fatty tuna, chilli, coriander and sesame
chu toro no osashimi kousou fummi
chu toro tartare with miso bun and black truffle
chu toro no tarutaru kyabia to toryufu zoe
wagyu gunkan with oscietra caviar
wagyu gunkan kyabia zoe
Zuma tasting menu
this menu is only available as a choice for the whole table
signature/premium
this menu is only available as a choice for the whole table
new and seasonal dishes
chilean tempura with spicy kombu, lime dressing
ainame no hitokuchi tempura
crispy nori crab gunkan, kizami wasabi and ikura
kanimi to ikura no saku saku gunkan
kombujime sliced hirame with tomato ponzu, aubergine
hirame kombujime to yakinasu
grilled stonebass with pickled fennel, lime miso dressing
nishiosuzuki no sumiyaki to raimu miso
signature dishes
marinated black cod wrapped in hoba leaf
gin-dara no saikyo yaki
barley miso marinated baby chicken, roasted on cedar wood
hinadori no oven yaki tsubu-miso gake
roasted lobster with green chilli and garlic shiso butter
ise ebi no oven yaki hojiso butter fuumi
whole lobster
roasted lobster with green chilli and garlic shiso butter
half lobster
roasted lobster with green chilli and garlic shiso butter
crispy langoustine with red chilli sour dashi and onions
tenaga ebi no sakusaku age to amazu ponzu
grilled chilean sea bass with green chilli, ginger dressing
ainame to kousou no koumi yaki
snacks and soups
steamed soybeans with sea salt
edamame
stir fry soybeans with chilli, garlic and ginger
piri kara edamame
crispy fried squid with green chilli lime
ika no kari kari age
black cod and prawn gyoza with pickled apple and daikon
ebi to gindara no gyoza
fried soft shell crab katsu with wasabi mayonnaise
sakusake age watarigani to wasabi dare
japanese aubergine, white sesame and kinome
nasu goma dengaku
beef and asparagus gyoza with citrus soy
gyu-niku to asuparagasu gyoza
black cod and sweet potato croquette with spicy yuzu mayo
gindara to satsumaimo no korokke
miso soup with tofu, wakame and spring onion
omiso shiru
salads
fried tofu with avocado and japanese herbs
piri kara dofu to abokado salada
crab salad, sesame dressing, japanese mizuna and tobiko
kani to mizuna no goma salada
Zuma salad with asparagus, tomatoes and barley miso dressing
Zuma nama yasai
tempura
assorted vegetables
yasai tempura
tiger prawn
ebi tempura
prawn and vegetables
tempura moriawase
rock shrimp tempura with shiso and citrus mayonnaise
koebi no tempura to kankitsu mayo
wagyu selection
freshly seared wagyu sirloin tataki with truffle ponzu
wagyu no tataki, kuro toryufu ponzu gake
pure breed japanese wagyu a4 with yuzu tahoon and chilli daikon tahoon ribeye (160g)
japanese wagyu no sumibiyaki
pure breed japanese wagyu a4 with yuzu tahoon and chilli daikon tahoon sirloin (160g)
japanese wagyu no sumibiyaki
wagyu beef tartare with black truffle
wagyu gunkan
wagyu tomahawk with yuzu tahoon and chilli daikon ponzu
honetsuki wagyu
1.4kg
wagyu tomahawk with yuzu tahoon and chilli daikon ponzu / honetsuki wagyu
1.6kg
wagyu tomahawk with yuzu tahoon and chilli daikon ponzu / honetsuki wagyu
1.8kg
wagyu tomahawk with yuzu tahoon and chilli daikon ponzu / honetsuki wagyu
robata seafood
norwegian king crab with ponzu lime butter
yaki taraba gani
jumbo tiger prawn with yuzu pepper
ebi no sumibiyaki yuzu kosho fuumi
salmon fillet with teriyaki sauce and sliced pickled cucumber
sake no teriyaki kyuri zoe
sea bass with burnt tomato and ginger relish
suzuki no shioyaki
robata meat
grilled lamb (2 chops), black pepper miso and pickled aubergine
kohitsuji no miso yaki kurokosho fuumi
iberico pork with yuzu koshu and black pepper
iberico buta to eringi yuzu kosho fuumi
rib eye steak with wafu sauce and garlic crisps
rib eye no tamanegi wafu sousu
spicy beef tenderloin with sesame, red chilli and sweet soy
gyuhire sumibiyaki karami zuke
robata skewers
chicken wings with sake, sea salt and lime
tori no tebasaki
beef skewers with soy, garlic, ginger and chilli
gyu no kushiyaki
chicken skewers with baby leeks
tori negima yaki
scallops with ume boshi, shiso and mentaiko
hotate no ume shiso yaki
grilled tofu skewers with chilli and garlic crisps
piri kara dofu dengaku
robata vegetables
wild mushrooms with honey yuzu kosho dressing
hiratake no hachimitsu to yuzu kosho itame
asparagus with wafu sauce and sesame
tokudai wafu asuparagasu
tenderstem broccoli with spicy miso and garlic crisps
piri kara burokkori
grilled sweetcorn with butter
yaki toumorokoshi to shiso no butter
dessert
yuzu cremeux, burnt honey chantilly, rice pudding ice cream
yuzu and honey ‘tart’
milk chocolate cremeux, mango passion fruit sorbet
mango tejina
pecan wafer with vanilla and sweet potato ice cream
pecan pie and kokuto caramel sundae
coconut custard, exotic fruits, egg roll biscuit
chawan mushi
raspberries, cashews crumble, guava sorbet
baked cheesecake
coconut ice cream and peanut toffee sauce
green tea and banana cake
guava sorbet
exotic and season fruit platter
sorbet and ice cream
sorbet and ice cream
ebisu lunch - starters
served with miso soup
crispy fried squid, green chilli and lime
black cod and sweet potato croquette, spicy yuzu mayo
black cod and prawn gyoza with pickled apple and daikon
japanese aubergine with white sesame and kinome
steamed spinach, sesame sauce
sliced yellowtail, green chilli relish, ponzu and pickled garlic
sliced seared tuna, chilli daikon and ponzu sauce
fried tofu, avocado and japanese herbs salad
assorted vegetables tempura, tentsuyu sauce
salmon maki roll, avocado, tenkasu and kizami wasabi
chirashi maki roll, avocado, cucumber and gobo
kappa maki roll, ginger, cucumber and avocado
spicy yellowtail maki roll, avocado and wasabi mayo
chu toro maki roll, finely sliced spring onions
ebisu lunch - main course
barley miso marinated baby chicken, roasted on cedar wood
robata grilled salmon fillet, teriyaki sauce and sliced pickled cucumber
salt grilled sea bass, burnt tomato and ginger relish
spicy beef tenderloin (100g medallion) red chilli, sweet soy, sesame
marinated black cod wrapped in hoba leaf
robata grilled iberico pork, mizuna leaves, yuzu koshu and black pepper sauce
robata grilled tofu skewers, chilli and garlic crisps
ebisu lunch - vegetables
additonal £8 each
wild mushrooms, honey yuzu kosho dressing
asparagus, wafu sauce and sesame
tenderstem broccoli, spicy miso and garlic crisps
grilled sweetcorn, shiso butter and shichimi
snacks menu
available between 3pm-6pm
miso soup with tofu, wakame and spring onion
omiso shiru
steamed soybeans with sea salt
edamame
stir fry soybeans with chilli, garlic and ginger
piri kara edamame
crispy fried squid with green chilli lime
ika no kari kari age
black cod and prawn gyoza with pickled apple and daikon
ebi to gindara no gyoza
beef and asparagus gyoza with citrus soy
gyu-niku to asuparagasu gyoza
fried tofu with avocado and japanese herbs
piri kara dofu to abokado salada
steamed spinach with sesame sauce
hourensou no goma ae
thinly sliced semi fatty tuna, chilli, coriander and sesame
chu toro no osashimi kousou fummi
sliced yellowtail with green chilli relish, ponzu and pickled garlic
hamachi usuzukuri piri kara, ninniku ponzu
rock shrimp tempura with shiso and citrus mayonnaise
koebi no tempura to kankitsu mayo
tiger prawn tempura
ebi tempura
ginger, cucumber and avocado maki
Zuma kappa
tuna maki
tekka
salmon avocado maki, tenkasu and kizami wasabi
sake to abocado
prime tuna and finely diced sping onions with oscietra caviar
arjun's chu toro
cocktails
rubabu
ketel one vodka, rhubarb infused sake, passion fruit and lemon
raspberry and passion martini
ketel one vodka, bison grass vodka, raspberry, passion fruit and lemon
south east asian cooler
zubrowka bison grass vodka, cinnamon, passion fruit, mint, apple
lychee rose petal martini
ketel one vodka, tanqueray gin, rose petal, lemon juice, lychee,
chilli and passion fruit margarita
don julio blanco tequila, blood orange, passion fruit, chilli cordial, lemon and vanilla
Zuma mai tai
Zuma rum grog, plum sake, blood orange, pineapple, lime and almond
Zuma paloma
don julio blanco tequila, yuzu and hibiscus cordial, himalayan salt, soda water
dohyō highball
suntory toki whisky, umeshu, ginger and yuzu cordial, coconut, soda water
Zuma negroni
tanqueray gin, campari, Zuma vermouth blend, Zuma blue jelly
japanese old fashioned
suntory toki whisky, plum sake, aromatic bitters
chanko sour
suntory hibiki harmony, yuzu and wasabi cordial, amaro, lemon, egg white
shiko martini
suntory haku vodka, wild strawberry sake, yuzu, vanilla, cocoa, calpis, foam
Zuma bellini
apricot, strawberry, campari, prosecco
rikka and tonic
suntory roku gin, grapefruit, yuzu and tonic water
passion aroma
tanqueray gin, pineapple, passion fruit, prosecco
hanuki peach spritz
peach infused aperol, prosecco, lemonade
yuzu peach mule
belvedere vodka, peach liquor, yuzu, lemon, ginger beer
non-alcoholic cocktails
norisan
Fresh mint, passionfruit and pineapple, shaken with orange
bishonen
yakult yoghurt, white peach, strawberry and raspberry, topped with ginger ale
shirokuma cooler
lychee, apple, honey ginger, lemon, yuzu, soda water
geshi smash
lyre’s non - alcoholic gin, yuzu cordial, lemon juice, cucumber and shiso foam
Ognisko Restaurant
Ognisko brings Polish and Central European food to an unusually graceful townhouse opposite the museums. The menu combines the comfort of dumplings, schnitzel and slow-cooked meat with enough acidity, herbs and seasonal detail to keep a multi-course meal from feeling heavy. Pierogi are a useful starting point, while blini, cured fish and beetroot-led plates show the kitchen's lighter side. Heartier choices can include duck, veal or beef, with potatoes and sauces treated as integral parts of the dish rather than routine accompaniments.
Ognisko is especially appealing for an elegant meal that still feels generous and relaxed. The high-ceilinged rooms work for parents, dates and pre-concert dinners, while the terrace is particularly appealing in good weather. The bar's flavoured vodkas and Central European drinks can add character, though the food stands on its own. Because the restaurant sits directly on Exhibition Road, it is exceptionally convenient after the V&A or Science Museum; allow enough time to enjoy the setting rather than treating it as a hurried museum stop.
Address: 55 Exhibition Road, London SW7 2PG
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
Chateau Carrone Ste Gemme 2016 Haut–Medoc - Cab. Sauvignon, Merlot
Rasteau Prestige 2020 Dom. La Soumade, Rhone – Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre
Rosso di Montalcino, La Magia, Tuscany, Italy - Sangiovese
Mas de la Rouviere 2019 Bandol, Provence Grenache, Mourvèdre
Cotes de Nuits Villages 2020 Magnien - Pinot Noir
Terrasses du Larzac 2020 Montcalmes, Languedoc - Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah
Farmstead 2020 Long Meadow Ranch, Napa Valley - Cabernet Sauvignon
Brother Marcus South Kensington
Brother Marcus is strongest when the table leans into its Eastern Mediterranean identity. At breakfast and brunch, smoky shakshuka brings eggs, peppers, tomato, labneh, feta and zhoug together, while sweet potato and courgette fritters add crisp edges, yoghurt and a poached egg. Later in the day, dips, warm pita, crisp aubergine, roasted harissa chicken and vegetable-led plates turn the same bright pantry into a sharing meal. The food is colourful, properly seasoned and more interesting than the familiar all-day café format might suggest.
Its Pelham Street location is almost beside the Underground, which makes it an easy meeting point for friends arriving from different parts of London. Come for a sociable brunch, an informal lunch or an early dinner where several dishes can circulate around the table. Coffee and daytime drinks make a quick visit possible, but the broad menu rewards staying longer. The restaurant can be loud when full, so anyone seeking a calmer conversation should book outside the main weekend brunch rush.
Address: 1-3 Pelham Street, South Kensington, London SW7 2ND
Brother Marcus South Kensington Menu
Breakfast
Shakshuka
Two baked eggs in a rich tomato, red pepper and harissa sauce with feta and dukkah. Served with grilled sourdough.
Green Shakshuka
Two baked eggs in a courgette, spinach, kale and coriander sauce topped with feta and dukkah. Served with grilled sourdough.
Middle Eastern Breakfast
Grilled halloumi, foul medames, labneh, za’atar fried potato, olives, soft boiled egg, fattoush salad and flatbread.
Scrambled Eggs with Feta
Three eggs scrambled with feta, served on grilled sourdough with roasted vine tomatoes.
Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon
Three eggs scrambled with smoked salmon, served on grilled sourdough with roasted vine tomatoes.
Manakish Za’atar
Lebanese flatbread topped with za’atar, olive oil and sesame seeds. Served with labneh.
Avocado & Feta Smash
Smashed avocado and feta with preserved lemon and mint on grilled sourdough topped with a poached egg.
Turkish Eggs
Poached eggs with whipped feta and chilli butter served on grilled sourdough with a watercress and radish salad.
Small Plates
Hummus
Chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon and garlic topped with spiced olive oil. Served with warm pitta.
Muhammara
Roasted red peppers blended with walnuts, pomegranate molasses and cumin. Served with warm pitta.
Baba Ghanoush
Charred aubergine blended with tahini, lemon and garlic topped with pomegranate seeds. Served with warm pitta.
Halloumi Fries
Crispy halloumi fries served with harissa yoghurt.
Calamari
Crispy fried calamari served with preserved lemon mayo.
Chicken Wings
Spiced chicken wings served with feta dip.
Falafel
Crispy chickpea falafel served with tahini yoghurt.
Salads
Fattoush Salad
Little gem, baby spinach, radish, cucumber, tomatoes, sumac onions, toasted pitta croutons and pomegranate dressing.
Quinoa Salad
Quinoa, roasted butternut squash, chickpeas, spinach, pomegranate and tahini dressing.
Mains
Lamb Kofta
Grilled lamb kofta served with fattoush salad, flatbread and tahini yoghurt.
Chicken Tawook
Grilled marinated chicken skewers served with fattoush salad, flatbread and toum.
Sea Bass
Pan fried sea bass served with samphire, new potatoes and preserved lemon butter sauce.
Falafel Burger
Crispy falafel burger in a brioche bun with pickled cucumber, tahini yoghurt and fries.
Halloumi Burger
Grilled halloumi burger in a brioche bun with harissa yoghurt, tomato and fries.
Sides
Fries
House fries.
Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet potato fries.
Flatbread
Freshly baked flatbread.
Mixed Olives
Marinated mixed olives.
Desserts
Baklava
Layers of filo pastry filled with pistachios and walnuts, soaked in rose and orange blossom syrup.
Kunefe
Shredded filo pastry filled with feta cheese and pistachios served with rose syrup and clotted cream.
CERU
CERU builds its menu around small plates inspired by the eastern Mediterranean, and it is at its best when diners create contrast. Creamy hummus and warm bread can sit beside crisp zucchini fritters, smoky aubergine, sharply dressed salads and a slow-cooked lamb dish with deeper spice. The kitchen uses nuts, yoghurt, herbs, citrus and fruit to move between rich and refreshing flavours. This is not a rigid tour of one national cuisine; it is an approachable, modern interpretation designed for sharing.
The compact Bute Street dining room feels warm and cheerful rather than formal, making CERU a particularly good answer for mixed groups. Vegetarians can build a substantial meal without relying on a token main, while meat eaters still have satisfying grilled and slow-cooked options. Order in waves so the table does not become crowded and ask about allergens, since nuts and dairy appear frequently across this style of cooking. Its position north of the station also makes it a practical lunch stop before the museums.
Address: 7-9 Bute Street, South Kensington, London SW7 3EY
CERU Menu
Meats
Fillet of beef
Grilled medium/medium rare, served with a green zhug dressing and crushed hazelnuts
Lamb shoulder (signature dish)
Slow roasted for 5 hours in our secret blend of 12 shawarma spices, with a pomegranate sauce, fresh mint and pistachio
Shish taouk
Paprika and lemon marinated grilled cubes of chicken breast, with a herb yoghurt
Roasted leg of rabbit
Tender leg of french rabbit with spicy cannelini beans and citrus juniper dressing
Fish & seafood
Seared atlantic scallops
With garlic crushed petit pois and a citrus juniper dressing
Karides
Sautéed king prawns with spicy tomato, dill and fenugreek sauce
Roasted loin of cod
Marinated in fresh oregano, extra virgin oilve oil and aleppo pepper
Braised octopus
With celeriac purée and a citrus harissa glaze
Spice battered squid
With a harissa yoghurt
Dips
Houmous
With extra virgin olive oil and green chilli. Served with a complimentary basket of fresh greek pita bread or seasonal crudités
Fadi
Roasted zucchini, garlic, yoghurt and tahini. Served with a complimentary basket of fresh greek pita bread or seasonal crudités
CERU hamara
Tangy red pepper dip with walnuts and pomegranate molasses. Served with a complimentary basket of fresh greek pita bread or seasonal crudités
Three in one
Try a spoonful of all three of our delicious dips. Served with a complimentary basket of fresh greek pita bread or seasonal crudités
Salads
Radicchio, orange & celeriac
With shallots, toasted almonds, pomegranate and soft herbs
Artichoke, green peas & baby onions
Warm salad with preserved lemon, ginger and turmeric dressing
Crisp apple, mint & pomegranate
With toasted pine nuts and green chilli
Shaved fennel, pear & orange
With toasted almonds, dried cranberries and fresh herbs
Vegetarian
Sautéed portobello & shiitake mushrooms
With aromatic spices, spring onions, pistachios and tahini labneh
Sticky roasted baby aubergines
With date syrup and tamari dressing, sesame and coriander
Zucchini & feta fritters
With a mint and dill yoghurt
Spiced warm cauliflower & walnut
With pomegranate, spring onion and mint
Cypriot halloumi & red peppers
With a harissa dressing
Add sides to complete your dishes
Spiced polenta & feta fries
With a mint and dill yoghurt
Pan fried tenderstem® broccoli
With toasted almonds, spring onions and tahini
Spice roasted butternut squash
With beetroot puree, fresh mint and toasted hazelnuts
Orez CERU
Arabic scented fried rice with crispy onions, sultanas and parsley
Spice roasted potatoes
With fresh coriander and spring onion
CERU handmade gluten free pita
After many months of experimenting, we finally cracked it!!
Fresh baked greek pita bread
Served warm, straight from the oven
Desserts
Dark chocolate & tahini mousse
With crystalised ginger, delightfully rich yet light indulgence
Flavours of baklava ice cream
Cardamom ice cream with a nut brittle and burnt honey caramel
Labneh cheesecake
With caramelised fresh figs
Jerome’s bird nest
Fine shredded filo pastry with citrus whipped double cream, lemongrass infused syrup and chopped pistachios
Blackberry mess
Meringue and fresh blackberries mixed with creme fraiche and our unique spiced blackberry and mint puree
Lemon sorbet
Portion of 2 scoops
Brunch
Turkish Eggs
Poached eggs with spiced yoghurt, herb oil and warm Greek pita bread
Shakshuka with Halloumi
Baked eggs in tomato sauce with pan-fried Halloumi cheese, served with Greek pita bread
CERU Kahvalti
Merguez sausages, grilled Halloumi and baked eggs in a spicy tomato sauce with Greek pita bread
Fresh Homemade Lemonades
Please ask what we have made for you today! (250ml)
Made only with fresh ingredients and our homemade syrups and lots of lemons. Served chilled without ice.
Coffee & hot chocolate (served with a piece of homemade baklava)
Espresso (single)
Espresso (double)
Macchiato (single)
Macchiato (double)
Americano
Latte / cappuccino
Flat / white
Hot / chocolate
Tea
Turkish apple tea
Fresh mint leaf tea
Twinings tea
English breakfast, green, or camomile
CERU green detox
Green tea, fresh mint and honey
‘Spiked’ turkish apple tea
With morgan spiced rum
Beirut blanc
Eau de rose and natural honey, served with a piece of homemade baklava
One for the road
Douce nuit (125ml)
Late harvest dessert wine from lebanon
COCKTAILS
Iceberg Ahead - Staff Favourite
Morgan Spiced Rum, apple liqueur, Champagne, lemon sorbet, kaffir lime leaf
Passionista
Russian Standard Vodka, Passoa, lime, sugar, passion fruit purée, egg white
Cucumber Martini
Hendricks Gin, Martini Bianco, cucumber, elderflower, lemon, mint
Trouble In Paradise
Beefeater Gin, Campari, lemon, elderflower, sugar
Negroni
Beefeater Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth
Espresso Martini
Agave Blanco, Kahlua, espresso coffee, sugar
CERU Cosmopolitan
Absolut Citron, Triple Sec, lime, cranberry juice
Margarita CLASSIC OR SPICY
Agave Blanco, Triple Sec, lime juice, sugar syrup
Gin Revolution
Beefeater Gin, fresh lime wedges, mint, ginger syrup, ginger beer
Am I Old Fashioned?
Woodford Reserve, Angostura bitter, sugar syrup, cinnamon stick
MOCKTAILS - Non-alcoholic!
Orange and Ginger Mojito
Ginger syrup, orange juice, lime, fresh mint
Sirocco
Orange juice, cranberry juice, lime, chilli, elderflower
Apple Mojito
Apple juice, lime, fresh mint, sugar syrup
Passion Fruit Mojito
Passion fruit purée, lime, fresh mint, sugar syrup
BEER - Our own craft beers are gluten free
Levare Amber
Damask rose, orange blossom honey and saffron
Pilsner (VEGAN)
Dry, crisp and ultra refreshing
Reef Point Lager (VEGAN & ALCOHOL-FREE)
By Big Drop Brewing, soft & golden, alcohol-free 330ml can
CIDER
Cryals Classic
Medium sweet cider from the award winning Charringtons Farm in Kent 330ml bottle
CHAMPAGNE & BUBBLY
Gocce Di Favola Prosecco DOC, Italy
Glera
Champagne Lelarge-Pugeot 1er Cru, France
Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Champagne Bernard Remy Brut Rosé, France
Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
LIQUEUR - Special Selection
Fig Liqueur (50ml)
This exquisite liqueur captures the essence of ripe figs, served chilled
Rose Liqueur (50ml)
Delicious Rose liqueur made in Amsterdam since 1578
GIN - Special Selection
Please ask your server for our gin choices
WHISKEY
Johnny Walker Black Label
Highland Park 12 years old
Woodford Reserve
VODKA
Belvedere
Grey Goose
TEQUILA
Cazcabel Blanco
Calle 23 Anejo 100% Agave
RUM
Diplomatico Riserva Exclusiva
Flor de Cana Centario 12 years old
Discarded Banana Peel
Da Mario Kensington
Da Mario is the neighbourhood's big-hearted Italian option: lively, family-run in spirit and centred on pasta and pizza rather than delicate formality. Recent diners repeatedly single out slow-cooked beef ragù, tomato-bright spaghetti, seafood pasta and crisp-edged pizzas. A black-ink pasta with shellfish offers a richer direction when available, while bruschetta or a simple salad brings useful freshness before the larger plates. Portions tend to suit hungry diners, so a starter can often be shared.
The distinctive red-brick building on Gloucester Road gives the restaurant an immediate sense of place, and the dining rooms feel energetic when busy. Choose it for families, groups and relaxed dates where conversation can survive a little bustle. Service may slow at peak periods, a recurring note in otherwise warm recent feedback, so leave breathing room before a show or timed museum event. Tiramisu makes a natural finish, but the strongest reason to come is the combination of comforting Italian cooking and a room that feels animated rather than polished smooth.
Address: 15 Gloucester Road, South Kensington, London SW7 4PP
Da Mario Kensington Menu
Antipasti
Olive Marinate
A selection of Italian olives with tear drop peppers.
Bruschetta Al L'Italiana
Grilled ciabatta topped with fresh tomato, basil and crumbled goats cheese.
Cestino Di Pane Al L’Aglio O Senza
A basket of fresh baked pizza bread with garlic and parsley or olive oil.
Pane Al Pomodoro E Erbe Miste
Pizza bread topped with tomato sauce, sliced garlic, basil, rosemary & oregano.
Pasta E Fagioli
Traditional pasta and bean soup made with Parma ham (October – March only).
Avocado E Gamberetti Su Rucola Con Salsa Rosa
Avocado and baby prawns on Rucola leaves with cocktail sauce.
Fantasia Di Bufala Alla Caprese
Fresh D.O.P. certified buffalo milk mozzarella flown in from Napoli, served with Rucola leaves, vine tomatoes, basil and balsamic dressing on the side.
Melanzane Alla Parmgiana
Layers of aubergine, mozzarella, basil, parmigiano, tomato, slowly baked in the pizza oven.
Gamberoni Aglio, Olio E Peperoncino
Three large king prawns sizzling in a mild chilli and garlic olive oil, garnished with fresh parsley.
Cestino Di Ciabatta Calda
A basket of warm ciabatta bread.
Insalate
Insalata Tricolore
Vine tomatoes, fresh basil, avocado, balsamic glaze and mozzarella di bufala D.O.P.
Insalata Di Pulpo E Gamberetti Alla Luciana
Fresh sliced octopus and baby prawns on Rucola leaves, crudites, lemon and herb dressing.
Insalata Di Gamberoni Grigliati
Fresh chargrilled king prawns on a bed of mixed leaves, vine tomatoes, lemon and herb dressing.
Insalata Mediterraneo
Mixed leaves, cherry tomatoes, avocado, sun blushed tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, goats cheese, fresh basil, and balsamic dressing.
Insalata Miste
Mixed leaves salad, vine tomatoes, Rucola, red onions, olives and balsamic dressing.
Insalata Cosa Nostra Con Scaglie Di Grana
Mixed leaves with Rucola and radicchio, olives and parmesan shavings.
Pasta
Spaghettini Sapore Di Mare
Squid, baby prawns, mussels, octopus, king prawns, cherry tomato sauce with a touch of garlic and fresh parsley.
Spaghettini Vongole Veraci
Fresh veraci clams, garlic, parsley in a light Bianco sauce.
Pappardelle Ragu
Italian fassone beef pieces cooked for 24 hours in a rich tomato sauce.
Paccheri Pomodore E Basilico Fresco
Cherry tomato sauce and fresh basil.
Paccheri Arrabiata
Cherry tomato sauce, touch of red chilli and fresh basil.
Rigatoni Amatriciana
Italian pancetta, onions, cherry tomato sauce and fresh basil.
Fusilli Campagnola
Italian pork salsiccia, onions, sweet peppers in a tomato and cream sauce.
Rigatoni Aurora
Fresh peas, basil, parmesan in a tomato and cream sauce.
Pappardelle Pastore
Spinach leaves, toasted pine nuts, fresh basil, parmesan in a creamy sauce.
Rigatoni Con Broccoli
Fresh broccoli, Italian pancetta, parmesan, fresh basil in a cream sauce.
Rigatoni Da Mario
Fresh mushrooms, Parma ham, basil, parmesan in a cream sauce.
Pappardelle Branzino
Cherry tomato sauce, fresh basil topped with a grilled fillet of sea bass.
Fusilli Alla Siciliana
Cherry tomato sauce, fresh basil, sautéed aubergine & fresh mozzarella pieces.
Spaghetti Aglio, Olio E Pomodorini
Olive oil, garlic and chilli infused with cherry tomatoes.
Pasta Al Forno Fatt’a ‘Mano
Gnocchi Sorrentina Caserecci
Handmade potato dumplings in a tomato sauce gratinated with mozzarella and parmesan.
Rigatoni Al Forno
Pasta tubes in tomato sauce, topped with special reserve Parma ham, gratinated with mozzarella and parmesan.
Pasta Ripiena Fatt’a ‘Mmano
Tortelloni Di Vitello
Handmade fresh egg pasta parcels filled with veal in a light cream and tomato sauce infused with herb butter.
Ravioloni Pomodorino
Handmade ravioli filled with ricotta and spinach in a cherry tomato sauce.
Pizza
Frutti Di Mare
San Marzano D.O.P, octopus, baby prawns, mussels, baby squid, jumbo king prawns, olives and fresh parsley, garlic.
Margherita
San Marzano D.O.P., mozzarella, parmigiano and basilico.
Calabrese
Spicy tomato sauce, Spianata salami, Calabrian Nduja, fontina cheese & spicy peppadew bell peppers.
Bufalina
San Marzano D.O.P., basilico & mozzarella di bufala D.O.P. a metà cottura.
Salsiccia E Friarielli
Italian salsiccia, fiordilatte mozzarella, Italian cherry tomatoes, gorganzola dolce & friarielli (Neapolitan sprouting broccoli).
Americana American Hot
San Marzano D.O.P, mozzarella, pepperoni sausage & basilico, (hot – mild spicy green chilli).
Marinara
San Marzano D.O.P., garlic, anchovies, fresh oregano & olive oil.
Mario
San Marzano D.O.P, pepperoni sausage, mushrooms, mozzarella, olives & basilico.
Regina
Fresh cherry tomatoes, 28 month aged Parma ham, mozzarella, rucola, fresh parmesan shavings & basilico.
Boscaiola
Fresh broccoli, roasted sweet peppers, sun blushed tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, fontina cheese & basilico.
Napoletana
San Marzano D.O.P., mozzarella, olives, capers, anchovies & basilico.
Quattro Formaggi
San Marzano D.O.P, mozzarella, fontina, goats cheese, parmesan shavings & basilico.
Vesuvio
San Marzano D.O.P., salame finocchiona, mozzarella, fontina & basilico.
Pollo Corallo
San Marzano D.O.P, roast chicken pieces, sun blushed tomatoes, roasted sweet peppers & fontina cheese.
Siciliana
San Marzano D.O.P, aubergines, fontina cheese, goats cheese & basilico.
Campagnola
Italian pork salsiccia, San Marzano D.O.P., mozzarella, roasted peppers, parmesan shavings & basilico.
Quattro Stagioni
San Marzano D.O.P., pepperoni sausage, mushrooms, roast ham, olives, mozzarella & basilico.
Pizza Senza Glutinie
£2.90 addition.
Extras/Substitutes
£1.60
Salumi
Incontro Di Salumi Per Due £14.90 / E Per Quattro £27.20
Assortment of cured meats, Parma ham, sun blushed tomatoes, mozzarella and olives served on a board to share.
Prosciutto Di Parma Stagionato 28 Mesi (produzione propria)
28 month aged Parma ham flown in from Parma only for Da Mario.
Mortadella Di Bologna Al Pistacchio
Traditional thinly sliced cured pork from Bologna.
Salame Finocchiona
Aromatic salami from Bologna infused with fennel seeds.
Bresaola E Scaglie Di Grana
Slow cured wafer thin beef fillet with parmigiano shavings.
Prosciutto Arrosto Speziato
Herb crusted Italian roasted ham.
Pesce
Fantasia Di Mare
Traditional Italian mixed fish and seafood in a light tomato, garlic, parsley and white wine sauce served with warm bread.
Grigliata Mista Di Pesce
Char-grilled seabass fillet, large king prawn, fresh baby squid on a bed of mixed leaves, rucola and cherry tomatoes.
Calamaretti Alla Brace
Char-grilled whole baby squid on a bed of mixed leaves, rucola and cherry tomatoes.
Spigola Alla Griglia
Char-grilled whole seabass filleted on a bed of mixed leaves, rucola and cherry tomatoes.
Contorni/Vegetables
Broccoli
Spinach
Zucchini E Funghi
All Together
Dolci
Ice Cream
Tiramisu
Da Mario Aperitivi
Aperol Spritz
Prosecco, Aperol, orange slices & soda.
Glass Of Prosecco / Bottle Prosecco 75cl
Glass Of Prosecco Rose / Bottle Prosecco Rose 75l
Osteria Romana
Osteria Romana concentrates on the robust dishes of Rome. Cacio e pepe, carbonara and amatriciana form the obvious pasta core, but the kitchen is more useful when diners also explore dishes such as saltimbocca, Roman-style tripe or gnocchi. These recipes depend on balance rather than long ingredient lists: pecorino should be assertive, pepper fragrant, cured pork savoury and pasta properly firm. The best approach is to share a starter, choose different pastas and add a meat or vegetable dish if the table is hungry.
Park Close sits just beyond the eastern edge of South Kensington, near Knightsbridge, so this is a legitimate nearby choice rather than one directly among the museums. The intimate room suits a date or focused dinner more than a hurried family stop. Its exceptionally strong online rating needs some caution because recent praise can be repetitive, and that uncertainty is worth considering. Even so, the focused Roman menu makes the restaurant a distinctive option for people who want more than a broad pan-Italian list.
Address: 3-4 Park Close, London SW1X 7PQ
Osteria Romana Menu
Pinsa
Pinsa Mortadella e Pistacchio
Roman Pinsa with Mortadella, Mozzarella Cheese, Rocket, Ricotta Cream and Pistachio
Pinsa Tartufo e Porchetta
Roman Pinsa with Mozzarella, Truffle sauce and Porchetta Pork Belly
Pinsa ai Carciofi
Roman Pinsa with Artichokes, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese and Pecorino Cheese
Antipasti
Cicoria alla Romana
Italian Chicory on Bread with Broad Beans, Cherry Tomato, Raisins and Pecorino Cheese
Gnocco alla Romana
Roman Style Gnocchi with a Black Truffle Sauce and Pecorino Cheese
Tartare di Manzo
Beef Tartare with Olives, Capers, Mustard and Pecorino
Carpaccio di Tonno
Tuna Carpaccio with Fennel, Red Radish, Capers, Crushed Pistachio and Orange Dressing
Parmigiana di Melanzane
Aubergine parmigiana
Porchetta di Ariccia
Hand Sliced Ariccia's Porchetta Pork Belly
Primi
Spaghetti al Pomodoro
Spaghetti Tomato, Basil and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe
Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe (Pecorino Cheese Sauce with Black Pepper)
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Spaghetti with an Authentic Carbonara Sauce, Pork Cheek and Pecorino Cheese
Bucatini all’Amatriciana
Bucatini with Amatriciana Sauce, Pork Cheek and Pecorino Cheese
Rigatoni Coda alla Vaccinara
Rigatoni with Oxtail Ragu and Pecorino Cheese
Rigatoni alla Gricia
Rigatoni Gricia Sauce with Pork Cheek, Artichokes and Pecorino Cheese
Fettuccine Ciociara
Fettuccine Ciociara Sauce with Beef Ragu, Porcini Mushrooms, Pork Cheek and Pecorino
Tonnarelli al Tartufo
Tonnarelli Cacio and Pepe Style with Black Truffle in Pecorino Wheel
Fettuccine ai Gamberi
Fettuccine with Mazara del Vallo Red Prawns and Artichokes
Paccheri al Baccalà
Paccheri with Cod Sauce, Red Cherry Tomatoes, Fried Aubergine and Lemon Zest
Secondi
Trippa alla Romana
Roman Style Tripe with Mint and Pecorino Cheese served with Bread
Saltimbocca alla Romana
Roman Style Veal Saltimbocca served with Roast Potatoes
Costolette d’Agnello
Lamb Chops served with Mashed Potatoes, Chicory and Reduction of Lamb
Coda alla Vaccinara
Slow Cooked Beef Oxtail in a Vaccinara Sauce served with Toast Bread
Filetto di Manzo
Beef Fillet served with a Reduction of Frascati Wine and Rosemary Roast Potatoes
Branzino Arrosto
Roast Seabass Fillet served with Roast Potatoes, Red Cherry Tomatoes, Cappers, Black Olive and Artichokes
Baccalà alla Romana
Code alla Romana Served with Black Olive, Cappers and Red Cherry Tomatoes
Polpette di Vitello
Veal Meatballs served with Peas and Mashed Potatoes
Contorni
Cicoria Ripassata
Chicory and Garlic Oil
Insalata Mista
Mixed Salad
Funghi Porcini
Porcini Mushrooms, Cherry Tomatoes and Basil
Patate al Rosmarino
Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
Spinaci al Vapore
Steamed Spinach
Rucola e Pecorino
Rocket salad and Pecorino cheese
Dolci
Il Tiramisù
Classic Italian coffee-flavored dessert
Crostata Ricotta e Pere
Pear Ricotta Tart with Pistachio Ice Cream
Maritozzo
Maritozzo
Frutta di Stagione
Seasonal Mixed Fruits
Gelati e Sorbetti
Ice Cream & Sorbets
Yashin Ocean House
Yashin Ocean House is the quieter Japanese counterpoint to Zuma. Its strength is precise fish cookery: creative sashimi, carefully formed sushi and an omakase format for diners who prefer to let the chef set the sequence. Japanese tapas and cooked dishes, including miso-led fish and wagyu preparations when offered, broaden the experience without obscuring the raw bar. Sauces and garnishes are used to complete each bite, so it is worth tasting a piece as presented before reaching for extra soy.
The Edwardian room has an elegant, slightly theatrical marine feel, yet diners describe the atmosphere as relaxed enough for a long lunch or date. Counter seating is the most engaging choice for anyone interested in technique, while a table works better for a group sharing cooked plates. This is a premium meal, but the smaller scale and measured service make it feel personal. Recent reviews are especially strong on fish freshness and the omakase experience, with occasional reservations about value rather than the central cooking.
Address: 117-119 Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, London SW7 3RN
Yashin Ocean House Menu
YASHIN SUSHI SET LUNCH
Salmon
Miso soup & Salad five pcs sushi with spicy roll
Tuna
Miso soup & Salad five pcs sushi with spicy roll
Yellowtail
Miso soup & Salad five pcs sushi with spicy roll
Omakase 8
Miso soup & Salad five pcs sushi with spicy roll
Toro (fatty tuna)
Miso soup & Salad five pcs sushi with spicy roll
Rolls
Ebiten Roll
Prawn tempura, french beans and sesame
Sukiyaki Roll
Simmered beef and pickled red ginger
Watarigani Roll
Soft-shell crab tempura, avocado and sesame
CARPACCIO
Salmon with green chili sauce
Tuna with truffle ponzu jelly
Yellowtail with orange soy and chili oil
SeaBass & burrata with Saiko Miso dressing
Grouper with seasonal Truffle and Tosa vinegar Yuzu dressing
SIDE
Edamame
Seaweed Salad
Softshell Crab Salad
HOT DISHES
Paradise Prawns Tempura
Served head to tail
Octopus and Padron Pepper
With yuzu kosho butter
Miso Marinated Black Cod
Iberico Porco (Secreto)
Yuzu miso Japanese BBQ
Rack of Lamb
Spicy Japanese BBQ 2pcs
YASHIN ROLL
Spicy Salmon
Spicy Tuna
Sukiyaki
Omakase
Omakase ten
Ten pieces of assorted nigiri
Omakase eight
Eight pieces of assorted nigiri
Omakase twelve
The best six kinds of assorted nigiri
Otoro five
Five fatty tuna nigiri with negitoro rolls
Pravaas
Pravaas takes a more composed approach to Indian cooking than the neighbourhood's older curry houses. Pani puri shots and patra chaat make lively openers, while dishes such as lamb galouti kebab, a courgette flower with goat curd or a smoked edamame and spinach kebab show the kitchen's interest in texture and presentation. Larger plates can move towards lamb rogan josh, biryani and layered vegetable preparations. The seasoning has depth, yet the menu leaves room for herbs, smoke and acidity rather than treating heat as the only source of character.
The smart Glendower Place room is well suited to a date, a small celebration or dinner with someone who already knows regional Indian food. Recent reviews repeatedly praise the cooking and attentive service, although a few diners question the mark-up on drinks. Ask the team to build a varied order across snacks, grill, curry and rice instead of choosing several similar sauces. Pravaas draws strong praise for its cooking, particularly its precise grilling and attentive service.
Address: 3 Glendower Place, South Kensington, London SW7 3DU
Pravaas Menu
PRE -STARTER
Papad, Tomato & Mango Chutney G, MUS
assortments of papadums, garlic tomato chutney and tempered mango chutney
Add Chutney Pot
mint sauce, chopped onion, pickle
Taste Of Mumbai D, G
dahi sev puri - wheat puffs filled up with sweet and tangy chutneys and sweet yoghurt, pani poori, colcannon ragda pattice - colcannon pattice, topped with chickpeas and chutneys
Mini Naan G, D
Brown garlic, chilli and coriander butter
Starters
These are appetisers which are created with fine flavouring of spices.
Patra Chaat D, SES
colocasia leaves served with yoghurt, date and tamarind chutney, pomegranate, onion, tomato and sev
Smoked Beetroot Tikki D, G, N, MUS
grilled ash coated goats’ cheese and walnut balsamic dressing
Chicken Chops D, N, MUS
boneless chicken legs marinated in fried almond and onion paste, dried rose petals
Tandoori Chicken* D, N, MUS
black pepper, cheese, cashew and lemon marinated chicken with spicy coleslaw and watercress salad
Seekh Kebab D
fine minced lamb flavoured with aromatic spices, finely chopped onion and fresh coriander
Tandoori Lobster C, D, MUS
05oz tail of tandoori lobster, mango, avocado and pickled ginger salad, curry leaves and mustard dressing in coconut, lime beurre blanc
Garlic, Capers & Beurre Noire Tandoori Prawns D, C
three jumbo prawns marinated in kashmiri chilli paste, lemon juice kasoondi mustard
MAIN COURSE
Delightful selection of Game, Chicken, Lamb and Seafood
Coorgi Duck MUS, CEL
pan fried duck tossed with blend of southern roasted spices served with baby potatoes, baby carrots, celery
Guinea fowl stew D, MUS
guinea fowl gently braised in mild coconut sauce and spring vegetables(baby leeks, green peas, green beans)
Prawn Balchao * C
prawns cooked in blend of spices dry chilli, cinnamon, black peppers, cloves and vinegar
Halibut and mixed seafood green curry C,F, M
Shrimps, squid, mussels cooked in coriander, chilli and coconut with samphire pakora
Monk Fish Curry F, MUS
chef shilpa’s own recipe of fish curry
Baby Aubergine Masala SES
baby aubergine in sesame seeds, tamarind onion tomato masala
Paneer, Baby Corn And Coloured Peppers D
dry preparation of diced paneer and coloured peppers
Asparagus & Pine Nut Porial MUS, N
mustard, curry leaves tempered asparagus and pine nut with coconut
Dal Tadka
yellow lentils tempered with tomatoes, cumin and mustard seeds, curry leaves and garlic
Dal Makhani D
traditional preparation of black lentils slow cooked overnight, mildly spiced
Roasted Potato MUS, N
Parisienne potato tempered with panchpuran (five seeds), chilli & dry mango powder
ACCOMPANIMENTS & BREADS
Saffron Pulao
Steamed Rice
Butter Naan G D
Garlic Naan G D
Peshawari Naan G D N
sweet bread made with coconut, cashewnut and cream
Kheema Naan G D
Kheema Naan G D
Cheese Naan G D
Tandoori Roti G
Laccha Paratha G D
Ragi Bhakri
red millet steamed dough bread (gluten free)
Pomegranate Raita D
Yoghurt D
Farm Girl – South Kensington
Farm Girl is the daytime specialist. The menu centres on colourful brunch plates, eggs, toast, bowls and produce-forward combinations that feel lighter than many nearby all-day cafés. Avocado, roasted vegetables, fresh herbs and punchy condiments do most of the work, while pancakes and sweeter bowls cover a more indulgent mood. Presentation is bright, but the better dishes offer enough contrast in seasoning and texture to be more than a photograph. Coffee and the café's distinctive lattes complete the experience.
It is a convenient choice for breakfast before the museums or a casual lunch when a full restaurant meal would be too much. The Exhibition Road site is popular with visitors, so queues and a busy room are common at peak weekend times; arrive earlier if pace matters. Farm Girl also suits mixed dietary preferences because plant-led options are integral to the menu. Value can feel less compelling on drinks and extras, but the setting, location and dependable daytime cooking explain its sustained demand.
Address: 8 Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London SW7 2HF
Farm Girl - South Kensington Menu
All Day
Avocado Toast (VG)
smashed avocado, citrus, Aleppo chilli flakes, mint, dill on toast.
Scrambled Eggs
3 Clarence court eggs, salted cultured Estate Dairy butter, chives, whole wheat sourdough.(you can remove the butter to make it dairy free)
Acai Bowl (GF, VG)
Frozen Amazonian berries, blended with frozen banana and coconut milk. Topped with seasonal fruit, granola, chia seeds and coconut shavings. Contains nuts.
Seoul Eggs (GF)
2 eggs, tenderstem broccoli, kimchi, feta, chilli oil, spring onion, toasted sesame, coriander
Huevos Rancheros
2 fried Clarence Court eggs, chipotle black bean sauce, chorizo sausages, grana padano, chives, coriander, green pepper, 2 tortillas.
Apple & Pear Pancakes (VG, GF)
Apple & pears baked with vanilla bean & rosemary, toasted cinnamon GF oat crunch, maple syrup, coconut yoghurt, 2 pancakes. Gluten free and vegan.
Poached Eggs
2 Clarence court eggs, salted cultured Estate Dairy butter, chives, whole wheat sourdough.(you can remove the butter to make it dairy free)
Cherry Ripe Porridge (GF, VG)
gluten free oats, coconut milk, desiccated coconut, sour cherry jam, cacao nibs & coconut yoghurt
Granola, Fruit & Yoghurt (GF)
Hazelnut granola, seasonal fruit, Estate Dairy greek yoghurt, orange blossom honey & pumpkin seeds.
Breakfast Plate
1 beef sausage, Clarence Court eggs scrambled, chives, Ararat flatbread, thyme roast plum tomato & miso roasted portobello mushroom
Fried Eggs
2 Clarence court eggs, salted cultured Estate Dairy butter, chives, whole wheat sourdough.(you can remove the butter to make it dairy free)
Fruit & Greek Yoghurt (GF)
Seasonal fruit, Estate Dairy greek yoghurt, orange blossom honey, pumpkin seeds.
Cherry Ripe Pancakes (VG, GF)
sour cherry compote, cacao nibs, coconut shavings, coconut yoghurt & maple syrup. Gluten free & vegan.
Green Turkish Eggs
Warmed spinach, leek & olive sauce with Greek yoghurt, poached eggs, dill zhoug, pine nuts and Aleppo chilli flakes.
Plain pancakes w Maple
Our delicious pancakes with butter and maple. Build you own with our extras!
Sandwiches
Chicken Focaccia
Marinated chicken breast (contains soya and celery), beef tomato, cucumber, shredded baby gem, pickled peppers, lovage, southwest sauce (contains milk), focaccia.
BLT Sandwich
Bacon from HG Walter, tomato, lettuce, cucumber, grated carrot, beetroot & vegan aioli on toasted sourdough. May also contain celery and soy
Salads
Chicken Salad
Herby lemon chicken, cous cous, preserved lemon chermoula, parsley, mint, cucumber, datterino tomato, red onion, celery, pomegranate, pumpkin seeds, Aleppo chilli flakes and estate dairy greek yoghurt. May also contain mustard
Farm Bowl (VG)
Turmeric & preserved lemon hummus, roasted sweet potato, kimchi, broccoli, greens, cous cous salad, kalamata olives, herbs, pumpkin seeds, pomegranate.
Pastries by Sally Clarke
Almond Croissant
Made by Sally Clarke. Eggs, butter, wheat flour, water, sugar, milk, yeast, salt, almonds and almond essence.
Croissant
Made by Sally Clarke. Eggs, butter, wheat flour, water, sugar, milk, yeast and salt.
Pain Au Chocolat
Made by Sally Clarke. Eggs, butter, wheat flour, water, sugar, milk, yeast, salt, dark chocolate and soya.
Seasonal Fruit Danish
Made by Sally Clarke. Eggs, unsalted butter, wheat flour, water, sugar, milk, yeast, salt, vanilla and starch. Apple or Pear flavoured.
Snacks
Avo & Chips (GF, VG)
Smashed avocado with corn tortilla chips
Red Pepper & Feta Dip
Served with flatbread. Contains gluten and dairy.
Drinks - Coffee
Espresso
Long Black
Macchiato
Piccolo
Flat White
Cappuccino
Latte
Rose Latte
Lavender Latte
Americano
Caffe Mocha
Matcha Latte
Khan's of Kensington
Khan's has served North Indian food near the station for decades, and its large menu is strongest when the table mixes the tandoor with a curry and vegetable sides. Murg tikka, salmon ajwani tikka or tandoori seabass provide a smoky opening; rogan josh and Delhi-style butter chicken bring deeper sauces; palak paneer, okra and dal add balance. Poppadums, chaat and naan make the format familiar and flexible, while seafood dishes give regulars room to move beyond the standard curry-house order.
This is a practical option for families, larger groups and diners seeking halal meat close to the museums, though anyone with a nut allergy should speak to the restaurant because its own guidance warns about cross-contamination. Demand is exceptionally high, but recent feedback is mixed on service pace and consistency, so Khan's can feel less consistent than the more focused kitchens nearby. Order from the tandoor, avoid overloading the table with similar creamy sauces and allow extra time before a Royal Albert Hall event.
Address: 3 Harrington Road, South Kensington, London SW7 3ES
Khan's of Kensington Menu
APPETIZERS
CHICKEN CHAT
Tandoori baked cubes of chicken breast, mixed with onions, tomatoes, cucumber and hot & sour spices
MEAT SEEK CHAAT
Tandoori baked mutton kebab rings, mixed with onion, green chillies, coriander leaves & sour spices
KING PRAWN PURI
Prawns cooked with spring onion, green peppers, tomatoes and Indian herbs, served over puri bread, with an abundance of fresh coriander
STIR FRY CALAMARI
Pan fried squid marinated with black pepper and spices, served with spring onions & herbs
AVOCADO SHRIMPS
Half an avocado, filled with fresh water shrimps, topped with own recipe sauce
ONION BHAJIA
Sliced onions mixed with gram flour & herbs
PANEER PAKORA
Pieces of home made cottage cheese, marinated and mixed with gram flour and fried
PUDINA ALOO TIKKI
Mint and potato fritters, on a bed of tangy mashed chickpeas, served with mint and tamarind chutney
PAPRI CHAAT
Wheat biscuits with chick peas, potatoes, tamarind sauce and yoghurt
VEGETABLE HARA KEBAB
Vegetable roll of spinach leaves and split peas
PUNJABI VEGETABLE SOMOSA
Mixed vegetable filled Punjabi Style Somosa, served with tamarind sauce
PEPPER PRAWN
Tender prawns, cooked in garlic, salt, pepper and chilli
CHILLI PANEER
Stir fry cottage cheese marinated in hot chilli sauce with side salad
PAPADUMS (each)
CHUTNEY / PICKLES (per person)
PAPADUMS WITH CHUTNEY(each)
TANDOORI / APPETIZERS / MAIN COURSE
TANDOORI SEABASS
Whole seabass fish marinated in ginger, garlic lemon juice and strained yoghurt, then barbecued over aming charcoal in a tandoor
SALMON AJWANI TIKKA
Pieces of salmon marinated with garlic, spices, yoghurt & lovage seeds
MURG TIKKA
Boneless pieces of chicken marinated in a mix of ginger, garlic, lemon juice, spices and seasoning, grilled in a clay oven
TANDOORI MURGH
Half a spring chicken marinated in a mix of strained yoghurt, ginger, garlic, lemon juice, spices and seasoning, broiled in the clay oven
TANDOORI KING PRAWN
Fresh water king prawns marinated in lemon juice with mild herbs and spices and grilled over charcoal fire in a clay oven
MIXED TANDOORI
A mixture of Tandoori murg, different Murg tikkas, Mutton sheek kebab, Chicken sheek kebab and Tandoori lamb chops
AKBARI LAMB CHOPS
Juicy lamb chops marinated with herbs, tandoori spice, barbecued in clay oven
SHEEK KEBAB MEAT OR CHICKEN
Mince mutton or chicken with onions, fresh garlic and ginger, coriander leaves and other fresh herbs, skewered and grilled in a clay oven
PANEER NILGIRI TIKKA
Pieces of cottage cheese marinated in fresh lemon juice, fresh coriander and Indian spices, cooked in a charcoal oven
CHICKEN & MUSHROOM SHASHLIK
Boneless pieces of chicken, whole mushrooms, onions, capsicum & tomatoes, marinated with tandoori spices, cooked in a charcoal oven
MURG NAWABI KEBAB
Chicken marinated with ginger, creamy sauce with saffron and ground almond
PILAU RICE
Basmati rice cooked with saffron
PLAIN RICE
Steamed Basmati
LEMON RICE
Rice with lemon zest, fragrant curry leaves and cashew nuts
MUSHROOM RICE
BIRYANI RICE
NAAN
Unleavened bread with plain flour
BUTTER NAAN
Unleavened bread with plain flour and butter
GARLIC NAAN
Unleavened bread with garlic
CHEESE NAAN
Unleavened bread with cheese
PESHWARI NAAN
Unleavened plain flour bread stuffed with a combination of nuts, coconut and raisins
KEEMA NAAN
Stuffed with minced mutton, blended with chopped green chillies, coriander and spices
LACHA PARATHA
A thick flaky bread enriched with butter
TANDOORI ROTI
SALAD AND RAITA
CUCUMBER RAITA
FRESH SEASONAL SALAD
MEAL FOR ONE
VEGETARIAN
Punjabi Somosa, Baby Baingan Massala, Saag, Pilau rice, Raitha, Naan bread
NON VEGETARIAN
Murg Chaat, Rogan Josh, Vegetable curry, Pilau rice, Naan bread
MEAL FOR TWO
DELUXE PLATTER
Tandoori cocktail, Murg Tikka Massala, Rogan Josh, served with Vegetable of the day, Pilau rice, Naan bread
POULTRY
MURG TIKKA MASSALA
Charcoal grilled pieces of chicken flavoured with fenugreek, then cooked in an exotic sauce of tomato and butter (Mild)
BUTTER CHICKEN
A rich creamy curry, traditionally made by marinating chicken in yogurt and spices then simmering it in a velvety tomato based sauce enriched with butter and cream (Mild)
MURG JALFREZI
Juilene of freshly cut chicken, cooked with fresh ginger, chillies and onion, hot to taste
MURG BALTI
Pieces of chicken cooked in a wok, with onion, capsicum, tomato and dried spices, served with naan bread
GREEN CHICKEN CURRY
Boneless pieces of chicken, cooked with onion, tamarind, mint, coriander and green chillies to create a hot Goanese curry sauce
MURG ADRAKWALA
Succulent pieces of chicken cooked with ginger, lemon juice and hot spices
MURG KORMA (Mild)
Pieces of chicken flavoured with cinnamon and cardamom cooked in a traditionally mild sauce of nuts and cream
MURG OLIVIER
Breast pieces of chicken with olives, garlic, herbs & spices, extra virgin olive oil with a hint of fresh mint. Slightly spicy.
MEAT DISHES
LAMB PASSANDA (Mild)
Slices of lamb simmered in a sauce of cultured yoghurt, almond and cashew nuts
ROGAN JOSH
Pieces of mutton cooked in curried tomato & spices
BALTI GOSTH
Pieces of mutton cooked in wok with onions, capsicum and tomato, with dried spices served with a naan bread
KASHMIRI MEAT KORMA (Mild)
A fruity flavoured mild mutton curry
MEAT CHILLI STIR FRY
Thinly sliced lamb, stir fried with onion, capsicum and green chillies with garlic chilli sauce
ACHARI GOSHT
Pieces of mutton, cooked in a tangy yoghurt sauce, with pickled spices
SAAG GOSHT
A classic North Indian dish with mutton and spinach
FISH
BENGAL FISH CURRY
Pieces of fish cooked with potatoes, bindi, tomatoes and mustard seeds
MALABAR FISH CURRY
Salmon in a Goanese sauce with coconut flavour
KING PRAWN DOPIAZA
King Prawn pieces seasoned with onion, capsicum and other fresh herbs, cooked with a minimum sauce
KING PRAWN MASSALA
Charcoal grilled fresh water king prawns, flavoured with fenugreek and nuts, cooked in an exotic sauce of tomato and butter
CREATIVE DISHES
PANEERWALA
Pieces of breast of chicken, tossed with home made cottage cheese, spring onion and ginger. Served with saffron rice and spinach leaf.
BENGAL PRAWNS
Fresh water jumbo prawns from Bengal sauteed in a wok with juice of lime, ginger, spring onion, chillies, cayenne pepper and garlic, served with saffron rice, okra and beans.
SALMON FILLET
Dipped in blend of spices with mango extract, garlic and red mild chilli. Served with saffron rice and baby potatoes.
VEGETARIAN MAIN DISHES
SEASONAL VEGETABLE STIR FRY
Baby potatoes, courgettes, carrots and tomatoes, tossed with cumin seeds and crushed red chillies, served in a wok
KASHMIRI PALAK PANEER
Cubes of home made cottage cheese cooked in light spices and fresh spinach
TANDOORI MUSHROOM MASSALA
Marinated mushrooms simmered in tomato and butter sauce
BABY BAINGAN MASSALA
Baby aubergine with spiced onion and herbs
PANEER ADRAKWALA
Pieces of cottage cheese cooked with ginger, green chillies, lemon juice, red onion and tangy spice
SABZI KOFTA
Assorted vegetables grated balls, cooked in a mild Kashmiri sauce
CHILLI PANEER BHUNA
Pieces of cottage cheese with onion, green chillies, capsicum & other fresh herbs, cooked in a spicy sauce
SIDE VEGETABLES
AS MAIN DISH
ALOO GOBI
Potato and cauliflower tossed with light spices
BHINDI BHAJI
Fresh okra tossed with light spices
SAAA OR SAAG ALOO
Fresh spinach tossed with light spices
GARLIC GREEN BEANS
Fine green beans cooked in garlic butter
MIXED VEGETABLE CURRY
Assortment of vegetables cooked in a curry sauce
ALOO JEERA
Potatoes tossed with roast cumin seeds
DAAL TARKA
Mixed lentils with garlic
DAAL MAKANI
Black lentils in a butter sauce
CHANA MASSALA
Chick Peas cooked with onion & fresh herbs
DUM BIRYANI
Spice Infused fragmented Basmathi rice cooked with Chicken / Meat / King Prawn / Paneer or Vegetable served with Raita.
CHICKEN BIRYANI
MEAT BIRYANI
KING PRAWN BIRYANI
PANEER BIRYANI
VEGETABLE BIRYANI
GROUP MENU
Poppadum & Chutney Selection
Murgh Tikka
Boneless pieces of chicken marinated in ginger, garlic, lemon juice, yoghurt & seasoning. Grilled in a clay oven
Stir Fry Calamari
Pan fried squid marinated with black pepper & spices, served with spring onions & herbs
Punjabi Vegetable Samosa (v)
Mixed vegetable filled samosa pastry, served with tamarind sauce
Paapri Chaat (v)
Crispy wheat biscuits with chick peas, potatoes, tamarind sauce and yoghurt
Delhi Butter Chicken
Charcoal grilled pieces of chicken flavoured with fenugreek, then cooked in an exotic sauce of tomato and butter
Rogan Josh
Mutton cooked in curried tomato & spices
Paneer Adrakwala (v)
Indian cottage cheese cooked with ginger, green chillies, lemon juice, red onion and spices
Seasonal Vegetable Stir Fry (v)
Baby potatoes, courgettes, carrots and baby corn, tossed with spices, served in a wok
Rasmalai
A Bengali favourite; sponge cake immersed in cardamom & saffron infused fresh Channel Island milk
Kulfi
Traditional Indian ice cream- mango or pistachio flavour
Tea / Coffee Supplement
Final Thoughts
South Kensington's strongest restaurants are not interchangeable. Zuma and Yashin suit diners who want Japanese precision at different energy levels, while Ognisko offers the most distinctive combination of setting and comforting European cooking. Brother Marcus and CERU are the flexible sharing choices, Da Mario supplies informal Italian generosity, and Pravaas rewards a more considered Indian meal. Farm Girl covers the daytime gap, while Khan's remains useful for groups and Osteria Romana brings a focused taste of Rome just beyond the neighbourhood's eastern edge.
Choose first by occasion, then use the current menus to narrow the dishes. Book the premium and small-room restaurants, arrive early for busy brunch, and give yourself extra time around concerts and major exhibitions. Menu details can change, so check the current choices before visiting. Checking those live menus before leaving will give you the clearest view of present dishes and prices.