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La Palombe, London, Greater London

La Palombe

4.9
4.9
142 Reviews
£26 to £40
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • 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 142 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • London

    Best Food

  • London

    French

  • West London

    Best Overall

  • West London

    Best Food

  • West London

    Best Ambiance

  • West London

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Palombe in Kensington is a standout dining destination, offering "outstanding food and service" in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Guests praise the "exquisite" French cuisine, with dishes like côte de boeuf and venison receiving high accolades. The service is "attentive and friendly," making it perfect for special occasions or casual dinners.
142 Reviews
  1. Joanne

    West Sussex1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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.

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  2. Andrew

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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!

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  3. Andy

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great service. Highly recommend!

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  4. MartinaM

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious. Food quality was impeccable.

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  5. James

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    O complaints. Table ready. Excellent service and food first class

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  6. Adam

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The côte de boeuf was just incredible. I really can't recall having better, anywhere else. I only risked one of their braised venison croquettes, as an amuse bouche, as I knew I'd need to leave space, and that was delicious. A glass of Médoc, from a rather good wine list, set it off, beautifully.
    La PalombeResponded on March 22, 2025
    Hi Adam. We appreciate your wonderful review. It's great to know you loved our dishes but specially the côte de boeuf. 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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  7. Shirley

    Angus2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, service, ambience. Would definitely go again.

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  8. Stefan

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful fine dining experience. The dishes were simply delicious and beautifully served. Service was excellent. A real gem of a restaurant.
    La PalombeResponded on March 22, 2025
    Hi Stefan. Thank you so much for your glowing review. Our team puts a lot of love into what we do, and your feedback truly motivates us to continue our hard work. We can't wait for your next visit. With thanks. Sergio Soares Restaurant Manager

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Heard good things about the place so had to give it a try and have to say it exceeded even high expectations. The octopus starter was as good as anything I’ve had in Spain while the monkfish main was super tasty. Service was also both friendly and attentive. Now I know I will definitely be back.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Great French food, service was well intended but patchy.

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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 142 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for La Palombe

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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