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Il Portico, London,

Il Portico

4.8
4.8
2103 Reviews
£26 to £40
Italian
A photo of Il Portico restaurant

Il Portico

4.8
£26 to £40
Italian
Kensington

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2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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.

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
    020 7602 6262
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Eduardo Ferreira

What 2,103 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • West London

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Portico consistently delights with its authentic Italian cuisine, "excellent service," and "warm, welcoming atmosphere." Guests rave about the "superior Italian food," highlighting dishes like vongole and calves liver. A family-run gem in Kensington, Il Portico offers a "fantastic dining experience" with a charming ambiance and attentive staff, ensuring memorable visits.

2,103 Reviews
  1. Will

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food in a really nice, intimate setting. Great service.

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  2. Abdullah

    San Francisco

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very nice restaurant, excellent food and service

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  3. Miguel

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Good but overpriced and they rushed us out at 9.45pm. Will not be returning. For a much better value for money Italian gem, go to Scalini on Walton Street, where they value you as a customer, for 20% less cost.

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  4. John

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very enjoyable evening with delicious food and vino

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  5. Anna

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    delicious food, attentive service, intimate and quiet and great location

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  6. Daniel

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another excellent visit. Highly recommended for good quality Italian in a family atmosphere.

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  7. Alex

    N. Ireland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely place! So welcoming and friendly, with the best food and cosy atmosphere. Cannot recommend enough!

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  8. Marian

    Glasgow

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our visit to Il Portico. What a great find! It has everything. A great vibe, very busy on a Saturday night Staff were lovely, from being greeted to explaining the menu. A traditional family restaurant. Most importantly the food is excellent- minestrone, sardines, lamb shank and the special pasta. We would definitely love to come back. We had travelled ( long difficult journey due to weather) from Scotland for the weekend. This was a wee oasis and we really enjoyed it all.

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  9. fred

    New York City

    72 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Still and always the best Italian in Kensington. Great service, fresh home made pasta and meet from the farm. What else does one need?

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  10. Thomas

    London

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easily one of the great neighbourhood restaurants in London. Genuine, friendly, familiar, and consistently excellent. A real jewel.

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Il Portico is rated 4.8 stars by 2103 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of Il Portico restaurant

Il Portico

4.8
£26 to £40
Italian
Kensington

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Il Portico

277 Kensington High Street, London, W8 6NA

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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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