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Ognisko, London,

Ognisko

4.8
4.8
3840 Reviews
£26 to £40
Polish

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 43 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Ognisko restaurant on Exhibition Road in the heart of South Kensington, is just a stone’s throw away from the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Royal Albert Hall and London Imperial College. Housed in the beautiful Victorian home of Ognisko Polskie club the restaurant is focusing on the cuisines eastern and Central Europe. The bar is open all day serving light dishes as well as mouthwatering desserts. Ognisko’s bar serves a wide range of fruit and spice -infused vodkas, classic cocktails and a small range boutique beers from regional Polish breweries. The restaurant can sit up to 80 guests together with a terrace overlooking communal gardens seating up to 40. There is also a large events space on the first floor available for daytime conferences, weddings and corporate events.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Polish, Eastern European, Modern European
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7589 0101
  • Website
    http://www.ogniskorestaurant.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jarek Mlynarczyk
  • Private party facilities
    This Victorian building with floor to ceiling windows offers a charming setting ideal for any gathering. Their flexible function spaces include the restaurant and a Ballroom. Unique historic location in the heart of South Kensington allows guests to get to the venue easily from anywhere in London.
  • Private party contact
    Radek Golon: 020 7589 0101
  • Location
    55 Exhibition Rd, London, SW7 2PN
  • Neighbourhood
    South Kensington
  • Cross Street
    Princes Gardens
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Closest underground stations: South Kensington and Gloucester Rd.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 3,840 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ognisko offers a delightful Polish dining experience in South Kensington with "amazing food" and a "great atmosphere." The restaurant boasts generous portions and a wide selection of traditional dishes, including standout duck and pierogies. Patrons praise the "excellent service" and the beautiful terrace, perfect for a pre-Prom meal.

3,840 Reviews

  1. Jacopo

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The table was perfect, the ambience was super warm and comfy, and the service and food were perfect, I'd love to come back.

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  2. Ewelina

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was quite good, but the service was horrible. Did not feel welcomed at all, rather opposite, I had a feeling that I’m rather interrupting someone. I don’t think I will come back to this place again. Someone has recommended the restaurant, but did not mentioned the atmosphere and the very poor service. 👎🏻

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  3. Amber

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our dinner here at Ognisko! The perogis were amazing and so was the stew that we ordered!

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  4. Nina

    Gloucestershire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Usually we find no fault with Ognisko but yesterday was disappointing. Yes, we appreciate that it was the last working day before Christmas and therefore completely rammed. However, although the drinks and cloakroom service was perfect ( charming chap) - the lady serving us at dinner was downright miserable. No eye contact, not a hint of a smile… took me back to Poland under communism before customer service became a thing. Resented leaving her any tip , though we did. Food was tepid and lacking flavour which was a first. Sorry, Ognisko- I used to come here as a child with my father and his Army Officer friends so I feel an enormous emotional connection….last night just did not do you justice.

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  5. Erleen

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a very wonky chair out on the back patio (much quieter than main room) and my 86 YO mum was worried. Staff a tad grumpy addressing our concerns. We swapped it out ourselves and they gave the dodgy chair to someone else.

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  6. olafs

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    What an absolute jewel! Probably my most favourite restaurant in London if not the world. Everything is done right. If there could be some way of mitigating the sound in the main room I would never want to leave

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  7. Citrus

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was achingly slow. Despite having arrived early and the restaurant being almost empty, our meal order was taken late, and we still had to wait 1 hour 10 minutes before any food arrived. At that point we were told chicken was suddenly unavailable. Main meals arrived 1 hour 50 minutes after our arrival. The food itself was of average quality, and the bill was incorrect at the end.

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  8. Ian

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful traditional Polish food. Excellent service and very good bar.

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  9. Magdalena

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and fresh food, very friendly and warm waitress team , very cosy restaurant.

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  10. bruce

    London

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ognisko is simply brilliant. Always delivers an unforgettable experience.

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FAQs

Ognisko does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

Ognisko is rated 4.8 stars by 3840 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 p.m.
Booked 43 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ognisko

55 Exhibition Rd, London, SW7 2PN

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Princes Gardens
  • Neighbourhood
    South Kensington
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Polish, Eastern European, Modern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Closest underground stations: South Kensington and Gloucester Rd.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jarek Mlynarczyk
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.ogniskorestaurant.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    020 7589 0101
  • Private party facilities
    This Victorian building with floor to ceiling windows offers a charming setting ideal for any gathering. Their flexible function spaces include the restaurant and a Ballroom. Unique historic location in the heart of South Kensington allows guests to get to the venue easily from anywhere in London.
  • Private party contact
    Radek Golon: 020 7589 0101
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