Located at 9 Kensington Square, London, a short stroll from Hyde Park, Grato is a chic Italian restaurant. With a focus on regional cuisine and the freshest ingredients, every dish is imbued with culture. Our handmade pasta is crafted with love in our very own kitchen; our wines are sourced from artisan vineyards. Our evolving menus reflect the seasons and celebrate Italy’s culinary wonders. Dine on the ground floor overlooking one of London's oldest garden squares or you can dine alfresco facing the lush square. At the lower level is another dining room reminiscent of an Italian wine grotto - the perfect space for a celebration. We accept all credit cards (no AMEX) & cash.Our outdoor tables are timed for 1.5hr to allow other guests to enjoy al fresco. We cannot always guarantee a seat of your choice. Thank you
【Hours of Operation】Tuesday - Saturday Lunch: 12:00pm-3:00pm (2:30pm kitchen closes) Afternoon Tea: 2:30 pm-5:00 pm (4:30 pm kitchen closes) Dinner: 6:00 pm-11:00 pm (10:00 pm kitchen closes) 【From 1st December】12:00pm - 6:00pm (4:00pm kitchen closes)ABOUT AKIRAThe Japanese restaurant, AKIRA, presents a dining experience based on its ‘trinity of cooking’ principles - food, tableware, and presentation.Highlights of the menu include imaginative sushi specialties and chargrilled kushiyaki skewers made from umami-rich wagyu beef, seafood, and vegetables. AKIRA was nominated for Best Luxury Restaurant, Best Culinary Experience, and Best Restaurant London at the 2022 British Restaurant Awards.We welcome diners from the age of 4. We may occasionally be able to accommodate babies, but the number of highchairs available is limited, please contact the restaurant in advance to check if this will be possible.Unfortunately, pets are not allowed.
Benvenuto a Como Garden! An Italian tapas restaurant served in a garden-like setting resembling the glorious gardens of Lake Como in Italy. As our sister restaurant Zuaya London, Como Garden is delivered in tapas style where the menu is designed to cater around 3 dishes per person in order have a broader culinary experience. Our love for pasta has been definitely included in this menu, where all pastas are hand-made daily by our Italian pasta chef. We look forward to your visit!
Situated on Kensington High Street, Papaya Tree is popular with the locals and a must for anyone craving for authentic Thai food. The interior is cool and contemporary, with wooden floors, modern light fittings and a simple white colour scheme – perfect for low-key lunches and dinner with friends. The chefs use only the best ingredients, with fresh herbs and vegetables flown in from Thailand twice a week. Papaya Tree buzzes with the sound of hungry Thai food fans tucking into their modestly priced meals. We look forward to serving you soon in our cosy restaurant.
Consistently recognised for high standards of tea service, Afternoon Tea at The Milestone Hotel and Residences can be experienced in quintessentially English surroundings. Highly commended at the Afternoon Tea Awards, the Milestone sits directly opposite Kensington Palace and Gardens.Cosy yet sumptuous, Afternoon Tea at The Milestone Hotel and Residences can be enjoyed in the elegant Chenestons Restaurant, the Park Lounge with traditional fireplaces or in The Oratory for an intimate occasion. An exquisite selection of sandwiches accompanies French pastries and freshly baked Devonshire scones with clotted cream. These are presented alongside other delicacies and a fine selection of teas or Champagnes.With exquisite views of Kensington Gardens, Afternoon Tea at the Milestone Hotel and Residences London is popular with Knightsbridge shoppers. The Little Prince and Princess Tea also invite the little ones to indulge in a bespoke afternoon tea menu.
Bottarga offers a mediterranean experience primarily inspired by the shores of the Aegean islands. Set against a backdropof classic interior with anoption of al fresco dinning facing the famed Kings Road.
Fergus Henderson’s original home of “Nose to Tail Eating” opened in a former smokehouse around the corner from Smithfield Market in 1994.Celebrating the finest of indigenous British produce and making the most of what is seasonally best whilst applying straight forward cooking techniques, St. John is now celebrated as one of the 50 Best Restaurants in the World and in 2009 was awarded its first Michelin Star.Nose to tail eating means that, where appropriate, every part of the animal should be put to good use in the kitchen and so along with Roast Beef and Lemon Sole, diners will find Rolled Pig’s Spleen, Kidneys and Ox Heart, Liver and Chitterlings as well as the Roast Bone Marrow & Parsley Salad, something of a ‘signature’ dish.
Home of the Bridgerton Afternoon Tea. Whether for a special celebration, or simply the pleasure of a quintessentially English ritual performed with unparalleled attention to detail, Afternoon Tea at The Lanesborough is an occasion to be treasured. Mere moments from Knightsbridge and leafy Hyde Park just across the road, The Lanesborough is the ideal choice for afternoon tea in London. Served daily in the majestic, naturally-lit surroundings of the hotel’s dining room, The Lanesborough Grill, afternoon tea is accompanied by a pianist at weekends.Please view the menus below to find out which afternoon tea menu is served on your booking date.Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal menus are also available. Please notify the restaurant of any dietary requirements or allergies with a minimum of 48 hours in advance of your booking. A children's menu is available and is charged at £50 per child. If your booking includes children please make a note in your booking.
