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Origin Kensington, London, Greater London

Origin Kensington

4.3
4.3
107 Reviews
£41 and over
British
Under the guidance of Executive Chef John Serhal, Origin Kensington provides a vibrant, comfortable space where you can enjoy the very best in British seasonal produce. Origin puts producers at the forefront using only the finest ingredients, serving up the best food in Kensington and beyond. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and does a seriously good weekend Sunday Lunch. The highlight of any visit is Origin's signature Côte de boeuf, supplied by renowned and award-winning Ethical Butcher and the best steak in town, committed to using regenerative methods to help the environment.

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2 people

23:30


Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–10:30 Sat, Sun 07:00–10:30 All Day Daily 12:00–22:30 Sunday Lunch Sun 12:00–15:30
  • Phone number
    020 7361 0602
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    John Serhal
  • Catering
    Email or call for more information on larger group bookings reservations@originkensington.co.uk<br />
  • Private party facilities
    Origin Kensington is available for private hire with capacity of up to 160.
  • Area
    Kensington
  • Cross Street
    Located on Kensington High Street next to the Palace and Kensington Gardens
  • Parking Details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public Transit
    Kensington High Street Tube Station (Circle &amp; District lines) / Bus Routes 9, 23, 29, 52
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Set Lunch Menu

    £29.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for a memorable culinary adventure that combines quality, taste, and value, all in one enticing Set Lunch Menu from £29 in Origin Kensington. This menu offers a satisfying and savoury experience that will leave you craving more. 2 courses £29.00 3 courses £34.00 Starters Broccoli and leek soup Peterhead pollock Set egg custard, lovage, broad beans, celery and pistachio Green asparagus with hazelnut butter Kentish Free range pork cheek Mains Banham Norfolk chicken Cornish monkfish Rump of Scottish lamb Rapeseed oil poached carrots with buckwheat risotto Wild garlic gnocchi Desserts Origin signature English custard tart Sloe gin poached rhubarb Apple tarte tatin, custard cremeaux Dark chocolate mousse English cheese plate
    Set Lunch Menu photo
  • Sunday Lunch

    £30.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a traditional Sunday Roast with a chilled glass of English Sparkling Wine and delight in a meal cooked by talented Executive Chef John Serhal.⁠ With Kensington Gardens on our doorstep, you can follow your delicious meal with a stroll around Hyde Park. Sunday Lunch Menu: Roast dry aged Scottish sirloin, horseradish and red wine sauce £30 Roast Norfolk chicken breast with mushroom fricassée and chicken gravy £28 Butternut Wellington with spinach sauce £26 Rump of Scottish lamb, smoked braised belly, sorrel sauce, pickled turnips and fondant potato £26.00 All mains are served with Yorkshire Pudding, seasonal vegetables and roasted potatoes
    Sunday Lunch photo
  • Kensington Supper Club

    £29.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Kensington Supper Club starts from £29.00pp and includes a free bottle of house wine based on 2 people dining. Mention 'Kensington Supper Club' to avail yourself of this promotion. £29.00 per person is based upon the lowest price starter and main course from our a la carte menu. Full payment is taken at restaurant. Starter Broccoli and leek soup £9.00 Peterhead pollock £11.00 Set egg custard £10.00 Green asparagus £12.50 Kentish Free range pork cheek £10.50 Main Norfolk chicken £23.00 Cornish monkfish £26.00 Rump of Scottish lamb £26.00 Rapeseed oil poached carrots £20.00 Wild garlic gnocchi £20.00 Dessert Custard tart £9.00 Sloe gin poached rhubarb £9.00 Apple tarte tatin £9.00 Chocolate mousse £9.00 Cheese plate £12.00
    Kensington Supper Club photo

What 107 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • West London

    Great for brunch

  • West London

    Great for creative cocktails

  • West London

    British

107 Reviews
  1. Disappointed

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service and so easy to have a conversation. Will definitely be going back. Loved it.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful lunch with great service at Origin. Excellent Supper Club offer

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Allthe staff were fantastic. Polite, friendly and made us feel very special. Thanks

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 April 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there to enjoy the special offered during Great British Beef Week. We loved every thing about this meal. Service was also exceptional.

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  5. LindseyCC

    London

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 21 April 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    I am pleased you have finally returned to serving a proper Sunday lunch and it was very good. I still find the ambience rather sterile and not very comfortable. White table cloths would be nice instead of cheap plastic mats? The staff are very pleasant but apart from the wine man, they seem inexperienced and their serving techniques are slightly awkward. However, I and my friends, will come again as the lunch was good. As we all live locally it is an obvious location for Sunday lunch .

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  6. Antoine

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 19 April 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We very much liked our experience at Origin. It faces Kensington Gardens with large impressive windows. The food proposed on the menu is of good quality and portions are adequate. Very tasty food, on the modern side. For a restaurant of this quality I am always disappointed when the waiter does not know who has ordered what. At the order it is very simple to tag a choice to a person or to a position on the table. Then whoever brings the food (not necessarily the person having taken the order) delivers it straight to the guest. Simple. We will go again soon.

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  7. SURREY13

    Surrey

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 12 April 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A lovely 2 course lunch. The service was very good and food test was excellent and presentation beautiful. Also the restaurant was lovely and quiet

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 April 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our meal. We were looked after. The food was delicious. We would definitely go again.

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  9. mhairi678

    Kent

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 30 March 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked last minute for Saturday lunch. The choice was great, the food was cooked perfectly, and service was very friendly. The shepherds pie was delicious, as was the chicken. There was lovely selection of cheeses and house red wine was great. Very good value for money. Will be back soon.

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  10. ChanP

    London

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 27 March 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Overview is fine But we are disappointed that we were charged full price on the menu when it's advertised as a spper club offer for £29 per 2 course meal with wine. Our bill came to £170.44 for 3 We were over-charged, not as the promotion.

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  11. merylv

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 March 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely location with panoramic views over Hyde Park. Good menu with specials. Lamb was tender and beautifully cooked . Chicken was sliced .Better to have roast boned chicken as a preference . Overall a pleasant luncheon realistically priced and good value

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  12. Fizz

    London

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 March 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Awful experience, never again! Average Sunday Roast. Terrible service. Reception took at least 5 minutes to get our coats. Waiter took a long time to say our first choice of wine was not available. Then, we had another long wait to know our second choice of wine was not available. The waiter said he was on his own, so what do we have to do with it? An apology would have been better. We were finally told the £30 wine bottles were not available, by which point we were almost finishing our lunch. We said we would have a £40 wine bottle if discounted, so the waiter called the manager to check. The manager came and started by saying there was a problem with the wine, he was terribly rude. No apologies again. Unfortunately, what used to be a fine dine restaurant turned into a mere café.

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  13. DianeM

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 March 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent attentive staff. Wonderful food. What else would you want?!

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  14. CeliaC

    London

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 8 March 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A really enjoyable experience. The staff were lovely. The barman mixed us amazing cocktails and the waiter was very helpful. The food was full of flavour. We had an offer so had a free cocktail to finish. The best bit was the Bourbon biscuit dessert. It was not like any Bourbon biscuit I’ve had before. I’m looking forward to returning.

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  15. Toto

    London

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 27 February 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely place with an expansive view of Kensington Palace Park. The welcoming cocktail drinks were excellent. Food was acceptable but not outstanding. It was a pleasant experience.

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  16. CarolineC

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 February 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a wonderful lunch/afternoon. Nathan who was looking after us, was superb and catered to our every need. We’ll definitely be going back.
    Origin KensingtonResponded on 26 February 2024
    Dear Caroline, Thank you so much for your review. We are so glad you had an enjoyable meal in Origin Kensington and were looked after so well by Nathan. I will share your feedback with the team and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Keep an eye out for the launch of our Spring Menu which is coming in March. Best wishes The Origin Kensington Team

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  17. BrianM

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 February 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    1. The Staff were courteous and professional 2. The breakfast is a real gem (Best in European Hotels so far) 3. The setting was perfect with garden view 4. The dinner took some time to come and eventually the bill was not what we expected with the advertised Valentines deal (there must have been some hidden small print as we ended up paying nearly 30% more, just be honest with terms and conditions when advertising the deals please). We had traditional fish and chips which was excellent so was the desserts.

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  18. Anjo

    Surrey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were treated so well from the moment we walked in and were sat down. All our dishes were exquisite. The sweet that my wife ordered,(sticky toffee as ever) was beautifully decorated as it was her birthday, they wrote in chocolate syrup, Happy Birthday across the plate. Didn't get the waiters name but he was one of the most professional we have ever been served by.

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  19. ColinS

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 11 February 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    On April 5th my wife and I dined at the restaurant. This was our 2nd visit as with our first visit I can not fault the food the chef is to be applauded for his outstanding food. In my first review I had some very negative comments. Not this time. The service was excellent our waiter was knowledgeable about the menu, made sure our wine was topped up and that all our needs were met. The restaurant manager was friendly and made sure that we were happy. My wife and I will happily dine here again. The whole experience is exactly what we would expect from a restaurant of this kind. To all who made our evening such a pleasure thank you

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  20. MuzikStar

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 February 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food! I think this is a hidden gem of a restaurant. Must try! We were a party of 6 and everything we ordered was fantastic and each one of us were impressed and very happy with our meal. We will be making this a regular from now on! One of the very few proper restaurants that serve delicious warm bread - it was such a treat to not have cold, hard and stale bread like in so many other restaurants. If you like Singaporean food, the char kway teow is superb, definitely a star dish on the menu. I highly recommend it!

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  21. FrancescoB

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We attend the Friday oyster night me and my Mrs and it was our first time. From the beginning the service was warm and welcoming, Barbara (the restaurant manager) and the team did an amazing job regarding service and explanation of the dishes. Oyster were delicious, generous size , and then the venison was cooked beautifully. Definitely come back!!

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  22. NicolaO

    Warwickshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing lunch… every dish was presented perfectly and tasted fabulous! Great service too.

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  23. TrishW

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely service Food very good Had set lunch which had good selection. Would recommend.

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  24. Steamer

    Hampshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 January 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very pleasant atmosphere, very attentive staff We had a lovely view of the park. We ordered the winter warmer fixed menu, 3 courses (£30) excellent selection ample portions and the taste was on another level. Recommend to all!

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  25. LisaC

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Good host very polite. Service was ok. Good. Good

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  26. GeorgeL

    West Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 January 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a pleasure to dine in this wonderful restaurant. From the moment we arrived Fabio made us feel very welcome. The food and cocktails were delicious, and we were again made to feel 'at home' and very welcome by the attentive Rikesh. We don't get to stay in London very often but will be sure to visit this restaurant again when we do.

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  27. KathC

    Cumbria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 January 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food at a great price with lovely views over kensington gardens

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  28. AnnaF

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 December 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Just perfect Good taste, good view, good atmosphere And kids friendly

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  29. Stuka123

    New York City

    120 reviews

    1.0

    120 reviews

    Dined on 25 December 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Amateur staff that was not properly trained A soup and a tart arrived cold Check your bill got overcharged 2 drinks and one returned item I claimed and I was refunded one day later They do not provide any special ambiance for Christmas or New Year’s Eve The food is average into small portions

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 December 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Tentative Christmas Eve dinner booking with my partner. Not too many people, but not too cold either, just right. The service was warm and prompt and the food was excellent. The only problem was that there was probably a technical glitch in the ordering system and the main course we ordered didn't reach the kitchen, it took almost an hour to rectify this error but we weren't in a hurry. At the end the restaurant presented a dessert to apologise, all in all it was enjoyable!

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  31. DavidF

    London

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good menu with an Asian twist very well executed !

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  32. JohnB

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I have eaten here several times over the years, it may have changed name, but the food and service are still impeccable and without doubt the best value, quality lunch in London.

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  33. kareng

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The front of house manager, Salwa (black dress woman!) offers exceptional service. She was very friendly and extremely helpful with my Mum - a wheelchair user. It was her service, and warmth plus the excellent standard of food that means we will return without hesitation.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 December 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was slow. Food was fine but being chased out of the restaurant twice for payment after I had paid already was a bit much!!!!

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  35. Opentablefan

    London

    128 reviews

    5.0

    128 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I booked a table for 9 and last minute needed to add another person, the restaurant was very accommodating and efficiently sorted out our table. The food was delicious and nicely presented. It’s of excellent value with the Winter Warm Set Menu. All of us love the raspberry and lychee martini !! The waiter was very attentive, swift service without being intrusive. I forgot to mention one of us has a dietary restriction and the waiter addressed the issue professionally. We’re impressed with how he handled the situation. In fact, all the waiters that have served us are very good, the overall services are immaculate. Salwa, the head host, came to say hi and to check that everything went well with our lunch. That’s a very nice welcoming touch. My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed the splendid lunch and we will definitely be coming back!
    Origin KensingtonResponded on 11 December 2023
    Thank you so much for your kind review. We are so glad your party enjoyed the experience at Origin Kensington and we will look forward to seeing you again very soon. Best wishes The Origin Team

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  36. Aymers

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent evening with a warm welcome, enticing menu, delicious food in a quiet although slightly impersonal setting

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  37. MikeB

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food and service. Winter Warmth deal was very good value.
    Origin KensingtonResponded on 11 December 2023
    Dear Mike, Thanks for your review and comments, we are so glad that you enjoyed our Winter Warmth menu. Please keep your eyes open for our new Spring menu when it comes around as it is sure to be fabulous. We look forward to seeing you again. The Origin Kensington Team

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  38. SueM

    Kent

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Chairs were a little uncomfortable for someone who’s on the larger side . Food was mostly nice , wanted the signature shepherds pie but unavailable, had burgers but they were dry . Overall ok but pricey.

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  39. LeeP

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely staff. Oyster night was great value. Will return.

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  40. roset

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 November 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely food but service very slow. Not impressed by the service

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FAQs

Origin Kensington is rated 4.3 stars by 107 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

23:30


Experiences are available.
Google Map for Origin Kensington

2-24 Kensington High St, London, Greater London W8 4PT

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Located on Kensington High Street next to the Palace and Kensington Gardens
  • Area
    Kensington
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–10:30 Sat, Sun 07:00–10:30 All Day Daily 12:00–22:30 Sunday Lunch Sun 12:00–15:30
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public Transit
    Kensington High Street Tube Station (Circle & District lines) / Bus Routes 9, 23, 29, 52
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    John Serhal
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    020 7361 0602
  • Catering
    Email or call for more information on larger group bookings reservations@originkensington.co.uk<br />
  • Private party facilities
    Origin Kensington is available for private hire with capacity of up to 160.
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