La Terrazza Kensington is an elegant Italian restaurant inside Hotel Xenia at 160 Cromwell Road. Its setting combines a polished hotel dining room with a relaxed all day format, making it suitable for breakfast, a business lunch, aperitivo or a more romantic dinner.

The kitchen gives classic Italian dishes contemporary touches while following the seasons. Carefully sourced produce and a Mediterranean outlook shape the menus, allowing familiar flavours to feel refined without becoming disconnected from their regional roots.

Service runs across several different occasions, from quick daytime dining and afternoon tea to a full evening meal. Set and tasting menus create a more structured experience, while the main menu gives guests freedom to build their own progression through the kitchen’s current dishes.

Al fresco seating offers another way to enjoy the restaurant in warmer weather, and the hotel location makes it convenient for both Kensington visitors and local diners. Its balance of Italian hospitality and composed service works for families, larger parties and celebrations as well as quieter meals.

Address: Hotel Xenia, 160 Cromwell Road, Kensington, London SW5 0TL, England

La Terrazza Kensington Menu Menu updated on 21 Jun 2026

Breakfast

Breakfast Menu Available. Continental Selection available from 6:30am – 11am. Full Buffet available from 7am – 11am. Allergen codes: D – Dairy, E – Eggs, F – Fish, GL – Gluten, N – Nuts, Pn – Pinenuts, S – Sulphites, ( ) – Option. A discretionary service charge of 13% will be added on your bill.

Xenia Full Breakfast

£29.90

Choose and mix a hot traditional breakfast with our continental options

Continental Selection

£24.90

Selection of pastries, sliced cold meats, cheese, yoghurts, fresh and dried fruits, cereal and juices

Cooked English breakfast

£25

Two eggs any style, bacon, Cumberland sausage, roasted tomato, hash-brown, mushrooms, beans, roasted potatoes, chicken sausage

Two Eggs ‘any style’ on toasted wholemeal or white bread

£10

Egg White Frittata

£13

Scrambled Eggs on toast with smoked salmon

£18

Three Eggs Omelette/Egg White Omelette

£13

Plain eggs

Three Eggs Omelette/Egg White Omelette

£15

Select a filling of your choice from: tomato, onion, peppers, mushrooms, cheese, ham, salmon

Poached Eggs Benedict / Florentine / Royale

£19

All served on a toasted English muffin with homemade hollandaise sauce. Benedict (ham), Florentine (spinach), Royale (salmon).

Avocado on wholemeal toast

£14

Avocado on wholemeal toast

Poached eggs £3

Poached eggs

Avocado on wholemeal toast

Smoked salmon £5

Smoked salmon

Bakery Basket

£10

Selection of freshly baked pastries & homemade cakes

Low fat natural yoghurt

£10

with a selection of fruit

Freshly Squeezed Juice

£9

orange or grapefruit

Scottish Porridge Oats

£9

with honey

Scottish Porridge Oats

£11

with honey & berries

Bowl of Cereal

£8

with selection of milk

Avocado sunrise

£25

Poached eggs with avocado, served on English muffins with hollandaise sauce. Side of fresh buffalo mozzarella, sliced tomatoes & apple.

Homemade French toast

£10

Pancake

£11

Select a filling of your choice from: Nutella, berries, honey & maple syrup

Waffle

£11

Select a filling of your choice from: Nutella, berries, honey & maple syrup

Glass of Prosecco (125 ml)

£13.50

Glass of Champagne (125 ml)

£19.50

Bloody Mary

£16.50

Starters “Antipasti”

Selection of homemade bread basket

£3.90

Soup of the day

£10

Trio di bruschette integrali ‘whole wheat’

£11.50

with stracciatella cheese, fresh tomatoes and olives tapenade

Mediterranean salad

£15

with peppers, red onions, Taggiasche olives, pomegranate and cucumber

Apulian burrata and fresh tomato

£16.50

basil and rocket

Cornfed chicken Caeser salad

£18

Smoked salmon served with crushed avocado tartare

£19

Niçoise salad with fresh Tuna

£20

eggs, fresh tomatoes, green beans, olives, mixed leaf salad and fresh tuna

Sandwiches “Panini”

Panini and Sandwiches are served with salad and crisps.

Focaccia bread, tomatoes confit, mixed grilled vegetables, olives paté

£13

Baguette bread, smoked scamorza cheese, speck ham, caramelized onion

£16

Focaccia bread, Parma ham, pesto and mozzarella

£16

Smoked salmon and Philadelphia cheese sandwich

£16

Vegetarian club sandwich

£17

Boiled eggs, green salad, tomatoes, avocado, and mayo

Chef’s Club sandwich

£19

Tomatoes, lettuce, mayo, cornfed chicken, bacon, egg frittata

Pasta “Primi”

Paccheri pasta with fresh datterino tomato sauce and basil

£16

Spaghetti carbonara

£19.90

Homemade chef’s signature beef lasagna

£22

Red beetroot ravioli with goat cheese and poppy seeds

£26

Mains “Secondi”

Xenia’s Burger

£24 / Cheddar Cheese £1.50 / Bacon £2 / Homemade truffle sauce £3.50

Homemade bun, beef (7oz), salad, tomato, gherkins, caramelized onions, BBQ sauce, served with fries and salad. Add your favourite topping: Cheddar Cheese £1.50, Bacon £2, Homemade truffle sauce £3.50

Cornfed chicken Milanese with rocket and cherry tomato

£25

Seabass fillet with crushed potato, basil oil and vierge sauce

£26

Homemade beef meatballs in San Marzano tomato sauce with mashed potatoes

£30

Fried calamari and prawns served with tartare sauce

£24

Italian mixed salad

£5.50

French fries

£5.50

Seasonal steamed vegetables

£7.50

Mixed grilled vegetables

£7.50

Lunch Desserts “Dolci”

Chef’s special honey semifreddo

£9

Traditional tiramisu

£9

Selection of sorbet and ice cream

£9

The seasonal fruit platter

£12

Evening Starters “Antipasti”

Selection of Olives

£5.80

Bruschetta with tomatoes, stracciatella and basil oil

£12.50

D.N.V

Chef’s bon bon – choux pastry with ricotta and truffle paste

£16.50

D, V

Burrata with grilled peach, rocket, toasted almond and balsamic vinegar

£17

D.N.GF.V

Grilled octopus with panzanella salad

£19

F.M.SH.S

Smoked salmon with crushed avocado

£20

GF.F

Beef tartare with capers, gherkins, crispy shallots and mayo with Dijon mustard

£24

S.E .

Cornfed chicken Caeser salad

£19

D, E

Mediterranean salad with peppers, red onions, Taggiasche olives, pomegranate and cucumber

£16

D, F, M, SH

Niçoise salad with fresh Tuna

£21

eggs, fresh tomatoes, green beans, olives, mixed leaf salad and fresh tuna

Crispy cod bites with pappa al pomodoro and basil

£20

CE.D.E.F.M

Asparagus flan with taleggio fondue

£19

D.E.GF

Polenta chips with avocado dip

£14.50

N.D.VE

Trio of heritage beetroot

£19

D.S.V served with beetroot ice cream

Evening Pasta and Risotto “Primi”

Chef’s homemade aubergine parmigiana

£19.50

D, V

Risotto with peas, asparagus and 24-month Parmigiano Reggiano with lime zest

£22

D.GF.CE.V

Paccheri di Gragnano with fresh datterino tomato sauce, basil and olive oil from Puglia

£16

Red beetroot ravioli with goat cheese and poppy seeds

£26

D.E.CE

Pappardelle with duck confit and mushrooms

£26

E.CE

Spaghetti carbonara

£21

D, E

Homemade chef’s signature beef lasagna

£23

E, F, S

Tagliolini with yellow datterino tomato sauce, gurnard fish and chives

£26

E.CE.F.M

Evening Mains “Secondi”

Fried calamari and prawns served with tartare sauce

£24

E, F, M, SH

Tuna steak with fennel and orange salad

£27

F.GF.M

300g Beef fillet with Primitivo red wine sauce and potato fondant

£45

CE.GF.S.D

Cornfed chicken Milanese with rocket and cherry tomato

£25

CE, D, E

Slow-cooked pulled lamb and grilled lamb rump, heritage carrots, and herb jus

£33

CE.E .

Seabass with mashed potato and Mediterranean basil sauce

£26

F.GF.SH

Cheese and Charcuterie “Dal Nostro Salumiere”

All our selections are served with brown bread, homemade grissini, pane carasau.

Selection of cheese board

£21

Parmiggiano Reggiano, Pecorino Romano, Gorgonzola, Auricchio, Taleggio served with millefiori honey

Selection of cured meats board

£24

Prosciutto Crudo, Coppa, Salame, Speck, Spianata piccante, Bresaola

Large selection of cheeses and cured meats board

£39.50

Evening Sides “Contorni”

Italian mixed salad

£5.50

Roasted potatoes

£5.50

French fries

£5.50

Green steamed vegetables

£7.50

Mashed potatoes

£5.50

Mixed grilled vegetables

£7.50

Selection of homemade bread basket

£3.90

Evening Desserts “Dolci”

Baked cheesecake with red fruit compote

£12

E.D

Chocolate cake with mango coulis

£12

VE.N

Crème Brûlée al pistachio

£10

D, E, N

Traditional tiramisu

£9

D, E

Honey semifreddo

£10

D.E

Selection of sorbet and ice cream

£10

The seasonal fruit platter

£12

Afternoon Tea with an Italian Twist

Only available Saturday-Sunday, card details required to secure the booking, at least 48 hours notice. Includes mix sandwiches, cakes and scones. Per person including a glass of Prosecco or Champagne.

Roasted English beef, Mustard, Brown Bread

Gorgonzola and Mascarpone cheese, Walnuts, White Bread

Eggs, Mayo, Rocket, White Bread

Smoked Salmon, Philadelphia Cheese, Chives, Brown Bread

Focaccia Bread, Tomato confit, Basil, Pesto, Olives

Chocolate Tiramisu and Pistachio Crumble

White Chocolate Mousse Sphere, Biscuit Jocond, Rasberry

Baci Di Dama Cookies with Coffee Ganache

Amalfi Lemon Curd Tartlet, Red Fruit

Dark Chocolate Praline

Homemade Scones with Cranberry and Plain Nutella, Clotted Cream and Strawberry Jam

Afternoon Tea with an Italian Twist

per person including a glass of Prosecco £49

Per person including a glass of Prosecco

Afternoon Tea with an Italian Twist

per person including a glass of Champagne £54

Per person including a glass of Champagne

A Taste of Campania with Rocco Iannone

Tuesday 22nd September – Sunday 4th October

Marchigiana beef meatball from Campania with DOP San Marzano tomato sauce Provolone del Monaco cheese

£22

Courgette flowers stuffed with ricotta and buffalo mozzarella served with Carmasciano pecorino cheese and black truffle

£18

Octopus Salad with potatoes, celery and puntarella chicory

£20

Ndundari (traditional Amalfi coast ricotta gnocchi) with tomato sauce and fresh basil

£26

Grilled lamb Cutlets of Montoro sweet red onion and crushed olives

£34

Sea bass cooked “Acqua Pazza” style served with Potato Cream

£30

Traditional Italian choux pastry filled with vanilla custard and Amarena cherries

£12

Taste of Lombardy with Michelangelo Citino

Monday 19th October to Friday 30th October 2026

Pumpkin flan, parmesan fondue, amaretti crumble and crispy guanciale

£18

Sweet potato creme with sweet ans sour shallot and toasted bread

£16

Mackerel in saor style

£18

Risotto with taleggio cream, bresaola and mix fresh herbs

£28

Homemade tagliolini with salted butter, lemon and anchovies

£22

Slow cook beef served with roasted cauliflower

£32

Milky rice with a hint of orange served with spiced fruit compote

£10

Italian classic sponge served with cream

£12

Start in Style

Glass of Prosecco (125 ml)

£13.50

Mimosa Cocktail (125 ml)

£15

Glass of Champagne (125 ml)

£19.50

Bloody Mary

£16.50

Virgin Mary

£11

Hot Drinks

Ristretto, Espresso

£3.70

Double Espresso

£4.60

Filter coffee, Americano

£4.30

Espresso macchiato

£4.30

Cappuccino, Latte

£4.60

Flat white

£4.80

Hot chocolate

£5.25

Mocha

£5.25

Selection of Teas

£4.30

English breakfast, Earl Grey, Green tea, Chamomile, Decaffeinated, Peppermint, Darjeeling, Herbal