Bonbon Kensington is a bright neighbourhood restaurant and cafe on Kensington High Street, open from breakfast and brunch into dinner. The welcoming dining room is designed for anything from coffee and a light morning meal to an evening shared over several courses. Its kitchen draws on small artisan and organic producers from Britain and continental Europe, while the wine list gives natural and biodynamic bottles a prominent place.
Small plates balance familiar ingredients with lively seasonal combinations. Sicilian olives and Padron peppers can begin the table, followed by dishes such as garlic Tuscan beans with spinach and courgette, squash with black kale and chestnut dressing, or burrata with citrus and honey. Lamb skewers finished with pomegranate molasses and king prawns with garlic, fennel and rocket provide richer meat and seafood options.
Pasta is central to the main course selection, with tagliatelle combining courgette, burrata and prawns, creamy ravioli pairing nduja with burrata, and rigatoni carrying duck ragù with chestnuts and grapes. Chicken schnitzel, chicken supreme with an orange and mustard sauce, and sea bass with courgettes and basil broaden the choice. Beef and vegan burgers offer a more casual route through the menu.
Stone baked pizzas use dough fermented for 24 hours and range from Margherita and Diavola to toppings such as Parma ham, Parmesan, nduja, aubergine, goat cheese, hot honey and ricotta. Eton mess with fresh berries provides a simple seasonal dessert. Prosecco, Italian and French wine, craft beer, classic cocktails and alcohol free spritzes complete a flexible menu that can support brunch, a quick lunch or a leisurely dinner.
Address: 197 Kensington High Street, Kensington, London W8 6BA, United Kingdom