La Palombe

4.9

93 Reviews

£26 to £40

French

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
French, Mediterranean, Contemporary French
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
Phone number
020 7602 6777
Website
https://www.lapalombe.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jake Leach

Location
267 Kensington High St, London, Greater London W8 6NA
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

Chargrilled Octopus a la provençale, tomato and sauce vièrge£16.00
Tartare of chalk stream trout, capers, lemon and grilled ciabatta£13.00
Heritage tomato salad, goats curd, shallots, pickled lemon£12.00
Confit duck leg, celeriac remoulade & crispy capers£13.00
Chicken liver parfait, red onion chutney, toast£13.00

LES PLATS PRINCIPAUX

Courgette and white bean cassoulet with rocket pesto£18.00
Cornish cod fillet, sea beet & baby chard with a shrimp beurre noisette£30.00
Grilled Sladesdown duck a l’orange, braised chicory£33.00
Wild noisette venison, confit celeriac & poivrade sauce£30.00
Rabbit ballotine, boudin noir, roasted shallot & mustard sauce£31.00
Côte de Boeuf, café de Paris butter, frites, house salad & Bordelaise sauce£99.00
- For 2 people£0.00

ACCOMPAGNEMENTS

Pommes frites with rosemary salt£6.00
Grilled Autumnal Greens£7.00
Charred ratte potatoes£7.00
House salad with shallot vinaigrette£6.00

What 93 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

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London
Best Overall
London
French
West London
Best Overall
West London
Best Food
West London
Best Service
West London
Best Ambiance
West London
Best Value
West London
Good for business meals
West London
Neighborhood gem
West London
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

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La Palombe in Central Kensington is a delightful French restaurant known for its "exquisite food" and "impeccable service." The warm, cozy atmosphere is complemented by a menu that features standout dishes like cote de boeuf and venison. Guests rave about the "Michelin-quality" dining experience, making it a must-visit destination.

93 Reviews

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Ian
VIP
London
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food from starter to dessert. We were a party of 4 and tried 4 different main courses- monkfish, venison, duck and rabbit. All were done so nicely. Great chat with the chef afterwards. The only shame is not knowing this place before and come earlier. Enjoy!
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Christopher
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This lovely gem of a restaurant would be perfectly at home in the 7th arrondissement neighbourhood in Paris. Fortunately, La Palombe is right here in London. We had an exquisite meal here to celebrate our wedding anniversary in December. The portions were a perfect size and everything was completely delicious. The servers are welcoming and attentive . We cannot wait to return.
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Chris
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best restaurant in Kensington. Found this gem on Google as I was looking for a nice meal with an old friend who was in town. Service was excellent with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Very nice decor and atmosphere too. The food was outstanding. We shared the monkfish and then the Cote de Beouf. Both were exceptional. Best steak I have eaten in London for many years. Desserts were as good as the mains. Will definitely return in the 2025.
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Simon
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This must be the best restaurant not just in Kensington, not just in West London but in the entire city of London. This is now my third time and the food is consistently outstanding - I'll be back for a fourth time
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Jeremiah
London
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, concise french bistro menu done really well. My ideal neighborhood restaurant but great for a special occasion as well. The venison was perfectly cooked, and so were the fries that came with the delicious cote de boeuf. Will revisit again
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Estibaliz
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We're back with a big group of friends and it's still delicious which tells me quality is a must here. We'll be back again soon.
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Cora
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great neighbourhood restaurant. The food here is better than many well known restaurants I've eaten at. Great value and the staff are charming. Highly recommend
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Isla
Inverness
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a superb experience at La Palombe. The host was very welcoming and all the staff were fantastic. We were celebrating a birthday and they made it such a special evening. It was lovely to meet the chef at the end of the meal. The food was excellent. We will definitely be back on our next visit to London.
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Estibaliz
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Oh my goodness what a find! Delicious cuisine in a very smart decor. After our dinner head chef came over to check on us which was a really lovely touch - it turns out he is not just a great cook but charming too (none of this moody chef nonsense)
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Alan
VIP
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A complete gem. The food was superb, and the atmosphere totally charming.
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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 93 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

267 Kensington High St, London, Greater London W8 6NA

Additional information

Neighborhood
Kensington
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 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

Website
https://www.lapalombe.co.uk/
Phone number
020 7602 6777

La Palombe

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LES AMUSE BUCHES

Baguette, whipped demi sel butter & French radishes£4.00

Marinated olives, provençal herbs£4.00

Mixed nuts with pimento d’espelette£4.00

Braised venison croquette, charred leek & truffle emulsion£4.00

COCKTAIL DU JOUR

French Negroni – Courvoisier, Campari, Lillet Rouge£13.00

LES ENTRÉES

Chargrilled Octopus a la provençale, tomato and sauce vièrge£16.00

Tartare of chalk stream trout, capers, lemon and grilled ciabatta£13.00

Heritage tomato salad, goats curd, shallots, pickled lemon£12.00

Confit duck leg, celeriac remoulade & crispy capers£13.00

Chicken liver parfait, red onion chutney, toast£13.00

LES PLATS PRINCIPAUX

Courgette and white bean cassoulet with rocket pesto£18.00

Cornish cod fillet, sea beet & baby chard with a shrimp beurre noisette£30.00

Grilled Sladesdown duck a l’orange, braised chicory£33.00

Wild noisette venison, confit celeriac & poivrade sauce£30.00

Rabbit ballotine, boudin noir, roasted shallot & mustard sauce£31.00

Côte de Boeuf, café de Paris butter, frites, house salad & Bordelaise sauce£99.00

ACCOMPAGNEMENTS

Pommes frites with rosemary salt£6.00

Grilled Autumnal Greens£7.00

Charred ratte potatoes£7.00

House salad with shallot vinaigrette£6.00

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