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Il Portico, London,
Il Portico, London,
Il Portico, London,
Il Portico, London,
Il Portico, London,

Il Portico

4.8
4.8
2130 Reviews
£26 to £40
Italian

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Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
The oldest family run restaurant in London. Spanning 6 decades and three generations, Il Portico Restaurant on Kensington High Street has been cooking regional Italian specialities since it was first opened in the 1960"s by acclaimed chef Pino Chiavarini. Still managed to this day by the same family, siblings James and Francesca draw heavily from their roots, providing simple, authentic Italian food from their home region of Emilia Romagna and beyond. Whilst the family are always on hand to welcome you in, our Executive chef, Eduardo (currently in his 25th year of service with us) concentrates on slow, homemade dishes with a sense of history and provenance.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Eduardo Ferreira

What 2,130 people are saying

Il Portico reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

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  • West London

    Italian

Review summary

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Il Portico offers a genuine Italian dining experience, celebrated for its "fabulous authentic Italian food" and "attentive service." Located in Kensington, this family-run spot boasts a "cosy atmosphere" and "friendly staff," ensuring a memorable visit. Guests rave about the "delicious pasta" and "outstanding" dishes, making it a must-visit in London.
2,130 Reviews
  1. J

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always such an enjoyable and delicious dining experience; thank you again for a great evening.

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    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous meal and fantastic service love coming to eat here when I come to London

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  3. TerryS

    Charleston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Italian restaurant! We love everything about it.

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  4. Marcin

    Frankfurt8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Splendid, tasty, outstanding experience. A must stop in London.

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  5. Charlie

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful service and great Italian food - will definitely be back to try some of the other dishes

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  6. David

    Washington DC10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The manager, from Mexico, was wonderful. Kind and attentive. The food was really not so good. The caccio e pepe tortellini had no taste at all. Really bad. And the noise level was extreme. I think the restaurant, from 1957, could use a makeover of its menu and its furnishings, which are quite dated. But the manager was great.

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  7. Ruth

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous authentic Italian food, service attentive and great ambiance , definitely recommend a visit

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  8. Bob VIP

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was simple with great ingredients, great sauces. Service was excellent. Wines represent good value for money

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Surrey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service and great food, a wonderful evening.

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  10. ole

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed ourselves A good evening all around So can recommend

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Il Portico is rated 4.8 stars by 2130 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Il Portico

277 Kensington High Street, London, W8 6NA

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Kensington
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Eduardo Ferreira
  • Additional
    Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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