La Palombe

Name: La Palombe
Address: 267 Kensington High St, London, Greater London, United Kingdom, W8 6NA
Telephone: 020 7602 6777
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.9

4.9

115 Reviews

£26 to £40

French

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 18 times today

Neighbourhood 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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
French, Mediterranean, Contemporary French
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
Phone number
020 7602 6777
Website
https://www.lapalombe.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Jake Leach

Location
267 Kensington High St, London, Greater London W8 6NA
Neighbourhood
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

Chargrilled Octopus a la provençale, tomato and sauce vièrge£16.00
Tartare of chalk stream trout, capers, lemon and grilled ciabatta£13.00
Heritage tomato salad, goats curd, shallots, pickled lemon£12.00
Confit duck leg, celeriac remoulade & crispy capers£13.00
Chicken liver parfait, red onion chutney, toast£13.00

LES PLATS PRINCIPAUX

Courgette and white bean cassoulet with rocket pesto£18.00
Cornish cod fillet, sea beet & baby chard with a shrimp beurre noisette£30.00
Grilled Sladesdown duck a l’orange, braised chicory£33.00
Wild noisette venison, confit celeriac & poivrade sauce£30.00
Rabbit ballotine, boudin noir, roasted shallot & mustard sauce£31.00
Côte de Boeuf, café de Paris butter, frites, house salad & Bordelaise sauce£99.00
- For 2 people£0.00

ACCOMPAGNEMENTS

Pommes frites with rosemary salt£6.00
Grilled Autumnal Greens£7.00
Charred ratte potatoes£7.00
House salad with shallot vinaigrette£6.00

What 115 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
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

London
Best Overall
London
French
West London
Best Overall
West London
Best Food
West London
Best Service
West London
Best Ambience
West London
Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Palombe is a standout dining destination celebrated for its "superb food" and "charming service." Guests rave about its "warm and inviting" atmosphere, making it perfect for family dinners or meeting friends. Highlights include the "venison croquettes," "octopus starter," and "Côte de Boeuf." A must-visit in Kensington.

115 Reviews

M
Mark
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Well worth visiting for original menu choices, well presented and coupled with excellent service. A great alternative to O Portico.
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Kevin
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for a valentines day meal and I am struggling to find any fault. The meal was outstanding; an excellent mushroom and wild garlic soup followed by Chicken ballontine. This was followed by the best creme brûlée I think I have ever had. Accompanied by a great wine choice, this represented great value for money in terms of quality. What makes the difference however is the level of service. Professional, polite, attentive but not intrusive. The owner also came around to make sure things were fine with his customers and it was very clear that he really cares for his customers, his staff and the dishes prepared. If this review isnt enough to convince you, just take a look at the other reviews and ratings - this place is a gem.
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Adam
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent - absolutely delicious. Service was great and the menu had a nice range of something-for-everyone. Can't wait to go back. And surprisingly inexpensive, considering London and everything else.
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barry
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
amazing service and food cannot fault the place from start to finish a fantastic experience
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Emily
VIP
Bedfordshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible meal and restaurant! Highly recommend we can’t wait to go back
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Gareth
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food, drinks and service. Staff extremely helpful and the quality of the courses was unbelievable. Can't wait to return!
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Ben
Newcastle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is an absolute belter of a restaurant. I would highly recommend it to all. Excellent food and wine served by a very friendly team. We will be back often!
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Kathryn
London
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Overall very good kitchen with interesting and well executed French food & wine. Delicious madeleines to finish our meal.
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Ian
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb food, charming and friendly service, a great find!
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Patrick
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic experience last night. Glad we found this gem and we will be coming back
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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 115 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

267 Kensington High St, London, Greater London W8 6NA

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Kensington
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 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

Website
https://www.lapalombe.co.uk/
Phone number
020 7602 6777

La Palombe

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

LES AMUSE BUCHES

Baguette, whipped demi sel butter & French radishes£4.00

Marinated olives, provençal herbs£4.00

Mixed nuts with pimento d’espelette£4.00

Braised venison croquette, charred leek & truffle emulsion£4.00

COCKTAIL DU JOUR

French Negroni – Courvoisier, Campari, Lillet Rouge£13.00

LES ENTRÉES

Chargrilled Octopus a la provençale, tomato and sauce vièrge£16.00

Tartare of chalk stream trout, capers, lemon and grilled ciabatta£13.00

Heritage tomato salad, goats curd, shallots, pickled lemon£12.00

Confit duck leg, celeriac remoulade & crispy capers£13.00

Chicken liver parfait, red onion chutney, toast£13.00

LES PLATS PRINCIPAUX

Courgette and white bean cassoulet with rocket pesto£18.00

Cornish cod fillet, sea beet & baby chard with a shrimp beurre noisette£30.00

Grilled Sladesdown duck a l’orange, braised chicory£33.00

Wild noisette venison, confit celeriac & poivrade sauce£30.00

Rabbit ballotine, boudin noir, roasted shallot & mustard sauce£31.00

Côte de Boeuf, café de Paris butter, frites, house salad & Bordelaise sauce£99.00

ACCOMPAGNEMENTS

Pommes frites with rosemary salt£6.00

Grilled Autumnal Greens£7.00

Charred ratte potatoes£7.00

House salad with shallot vinaigrette£6.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does La Palombe offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is La Palombe restaurant rated?

Is La Palombe currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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