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La Palombe, London, Greater London

La Palombe

4.9
4.9
152 Reviews
£26 to £40
French
267 Kensington High St, London, Greater London W8 6NA

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
La Palombe is a new neighbourhood bistro from restaurateur James Chiavarini (also of Il Portico) & chef patron Jake Leach (previously head chef at the three Michelin starred The Ledbury).

A large wood burning grill takes center stage where the majority of the dishes are cooked over live embers. James & Jake work together every shift to serve dishes with a real sense of terroir and provenance, including our speciality of wild foods foraged ourselves. Expect wild noisette venison, Wiltshire truffles (thanks to our house truffle dog Alba!), rare woodland mushrooms, and much wonderful produce from our small organic farm in Kent.

The wine list is sourced entirely from independent producers, and regularly updated with a specialised focus on low intervention, natural and biodynamic wines.

We are across the road to the Design Museum & Holland Park, a 10 minute walk from Kensington Olympia and a short distance to the Royal Albert Hall.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    French, Mediterranean, Contemporary French
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jake Leach
  • Neighborhood
    Kensington
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    High Street Kensington Tube station is a 5 minute walk.Kensington Olympia station is a 7 minute walkEarls Court Tube station is a 10 minute walk
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 152 people are saying

La Palombe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • London

    French

  • West London

    Best Overall

  • West London

    Best Food

  • West London

    Best Ambiance

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Palombe is praised for its "amazing food," "attentive service," and "cozy ambiance," making it a standout in Kensington. Diners highlight its "superb French cuisine" and "reasonable prices." The welcoming atmosphere is complemented by a "friendly staff" and a menu featuring standout dishes like venison and monkfish. Highly recommended!
152 Reviews
  1. Danny

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Usually, I do not leave reviews, but my dining experience at La Palombe was superb from start to finish. The service was friendly and impeccable; the owner even came out to greet us and welcome us to the restaurant. The food was simply amazing. My husband had the grilled octopus and crisp pork belly, and I had the crispy sweetbreads and venison. Everything was wonderfully prepared. It was one of the best meals that we have ever had. Whenever we are back in London, we will be certain to return.

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  2. Katrina

    Derbyshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely food, well served and attentive service. Tables well spaced and a very nice neighbourhood atmosphere.

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  3. Indre

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Impeccable service, lovely interior and absolutely amazing food. The manager, Sergio, went above and beyond to ensure we were happy with everything from the moment we entered the restaurant til the moment we left regardless of the restaurant being busy. All the staff were very friendly and pleasant, it was an absolute joy to dine there. We tried many things on the menu and all the dishes were incredibly tasty and presented in a very creative and beautiful way. I especially liked the Octopus and the Venison. Can’t wait to go back again and highly recommend it to everyone who loves French cuisine. It’s an absolute gem of a place.

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  4. Diana

    Chicago41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific experience, would definitely go back. Service was super friendly and attentive, food was excellent, prices were very reasonable, and ambience was cozy. Most London restaurants charge much more for that quality of cuisine - warmly recommended.

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  5. Eric

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had dinner at La Palombe with a friend and it was fantastic! The octopus starter was delicious and the venison came out rosy and was excellent. The staff were very friendly and attentive, and the restaurant has a very nice atmosphere. Solid five stars. I’ll be returning soon!

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  6. Benedicte

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious, very delicately cooked. Service is attentive and welcoming. We will be back.

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  7. Kevin VIP

    London66 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A superb French restaurant at the Holland Park end of Kensington High Street, which is clearly a neighbourhood gem. Amazing food and wine, and we were made to feel incredibly welcome. Maybe service was a little slow to start but that also adds to the charm. I shall definitely be returning!

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  8. bronagh VIP

    London13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food. So hard to choose from the great choice on the menu. We had venison noisettes to share with fabulous bread , a venison main and the special hake. Perfect service - attentive and friendly but not at all intrusive. Reasonably priced wine too. What a great find!

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  9. Joanne

    West Sussex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A delicious meal with welcoming and professional service. Well worth recommending and returning to.
    La PalombeResponded on April 2, 2025
    Hi Joanne. It is very rewarding to know your experience with us was great. We can't wait for having you with us again. Best regards, Sergio Soares Restaurant Manager

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  10. Andrew

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful restaurant. The service was superb and the food outstanding and very imaginatively presented. All round Excellent!
    La PalombeResponded on April 2, 2025
    Hi Andrew. We appreciate your wonderful review. It's great to know you loved the food and service. Your feedback means a lot to us and it will be shared with the team. With thanks, Sergio Soares Restaurant Manager

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FAQs

La Palombe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7602 6777.

La Palombe is rated 4.9 stars by 152 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
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267 Kensington High St, London, Greater London W8 6NA

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Kensington
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    French, Mediterranean, Contemporary French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    High Street Kensington Tube station is a 5 minute walk.Kensington Olympia station is a 7 minute walkEarls Court Tube station is a 10 minute walk
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jake Leach
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
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