The Ivy Kensington Brasserie is an all day restaurant at 96 Kensington High Street. Its polished design and lively brasserie atmosphere suit breakfast, lunch, afternoon drinks and dinner, while nearby Kensington Gardens, the Design Museum and Royal Albert Hall make it convenient for both local diners and visitors.
Breakfast moves through pastries, fruit, eggs and cooked plates before the main menu takes over. Starters and lighter dishes include salads, seafood and vegetable preparations, with seasonal ingredients adding variety alongside dependable Ivy favourites.
The Ivy shepherd’s pie, crispy duck salad, burger and fish with chips provide familiar signatures. Steak, fish, pasta, curry and plant based dishes broaden the selection, allowing the restaurant to serve everything from a quick lunch to a more celebratory evening meal.
Cocktails, wine, Champagne and alcohol free drinks complement the food from brunch into the evening. Set menus offer a concise way to dine, while the terrace and private room support special occasions and groups in a setting that combines the recognisable Ivy style with the rhythm of Kensington High Street.
Address: 96 Kensington High Street, Kensington, London W8 4SG, United Kingdom
The Ivy Kensington Menu
For the Table
Spicy Avocado Purée
With red pepper tapenade and spinach crispbread
Truffle Arancini Rice Balls
Salt-crusted Sourdough Bread
Zucchini Fritti
With lemon, chilli and mint yoghurt
Spiced Gordal Olives
With chilli, coriander and lemon
Rosemary Glazed Almonds
Starters
The Ivy Classic Crispy Duck Salad
Roasted cashew nuts, sesame, watermelon, ginger and hoisin sauce
Lobster and Cheese Soufflé
Light and airy cheese soufflé, twice-baked to perfection, finished in a rich, velvety cream sauce topped with succulent lobster, sun-ripened tomatoes and samphire
Truffle Scallops
Oak-smoked Beef Tartare
Crispy Salt and Pepper Squid
French Onion Soup
Duck Liver Parfait
Caramelised hazelnuts, red onion and cranberry chutney with toasted brioche
Buffalo Mozzarella with Clementines
Creamy buffalo mozzarella with clementines, drizzled with a vibrant aromatic pesto, lightly toasted hazelnuts, served alongside delicate crispbread
The Ivy 1917 Cured Smoked Salmon
Delicately smoked salmon, cured with salt and brown sugar, served with cracked black pepper, fresh lemon and slices of dark rye bread
Prawn Cocktail
Juicy, tender prawns served on a bed of lightly marinated avocado, drizzled with a classic, tangy Marie Rose sauce
Mains
Traditional Fish and Chips
Golden and crisp, fried in The Ivy 1917 batter with classic mushy peas, thick cut chips and a caper enriched tartare sauce
Crab, Smoked Haddock and Salmon Fishcake
Golden, crisp fishcake blending succulent crab, smoked haddock and tender salmon, topped with a poached free-range hen’s egg on a bed of vibrant steamed spinach and finished with a rich, aromatic lobster bisque
Duck, Lamb and Beef Shepherd’s Pie
A hearty shepherd’s pie with tender duck, lamb and beef, topped with golden mashed potato, lightly baked sage and orange zest, served with a tangy cranberry chutney and a rich, velvety red wine sauce
Massaman Duck Curry
A rich curry sauce with hints of sweetness and spice, slow-braised duck, sweet potato, spinach, tomatoes, lemongrass and coconut milk, finished with chilli and fragrant rice
Vegetarian & Vegan – For The Table
Truffle Arancini Rice Balls
Spicy Avocado Purée
With red pepper tapenade and spinach crispbread
Zucchini Fritti
With lemon, chilli and mint yoghurt
Salt-crusted Sourdough Bread
Vegetarian & Vegan – Mains
Tossed Asian Salad
Warm salad of pak choi, watermelon, broccoli, cashew nuts, sesame and coriander with hoisin sauce
Plant-based Gourmet Burger
Vegan patty layered with a cheddar-style vegan cheese, tangy pickles, crisp red onion and a bold mustard ketchup, served with golden thick cut chips
Light & Healthy
The Ivy 1917 Cured Smoked Salmon
Delicately smoked salmon, cured with salt and brown sugar, served with cracked black pepper, fresh lemon and slices of dark rye bread
Plant-based Coconut “Yoghurt” with Super Seeds
Chia, goji, sunflower, maple and blueberry compote with red berries
Avocado and Roasted Tomato
On gluten free dark caraway toast with pomegranate, sesame, toasted seeds and coriander
Breakfast
The Ivy Full Breakfast
A British classic: smoked streaky bacon, Cumberland herbed sausages, free-range fried eggs, crispy potato rösti, black pudding, roasted plum tomato, grilled mushroom and baked beans, with a choice of white or granary toast
The Ivy Vegetarian Breakfast
Grilled halloumi and ripe avocado, poached free-range eggs with creamy hollandaise, crispy potato rösti, roasted flat mushrooms and plum tomatoes, fresh watercress, and baked beans, accompanied by your choice of white, granary, or gluten-free toast
Brunch – For the Table
Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays 11:00 – 4:00pm
Spicy Avocado Purée
With red pepper tapenade and spinach crispbread
Truffle Arancini Rice Balls
Salt-crusted Sourdough Bread
Zucchini Fritti
With lemon, chilli and mint yoghurt
Spiced Gordal Olives
With chilli, coriander and lemon