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Ognisko, London,

Ognisko

4.8
4.8
3940 Reviews
£26 to £40
Polish
55 Exhibition Rd, London, SW7 2PN

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2 people
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7:00 p.m.
Booked 41 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • 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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Menu

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What 3,940 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ognisko offers a "delightful Polish culinary experience" in a "beautiful Victorian setting" with "excellent service." Guests praise the "authentic and well-prepared" dishes like pierogi and schnitzel, complemented by a "wide selection of infused vodkas." With its "charming atmosphere," Ognisko is a "hidden gem" perfect for memorable dining.
3,940 Reviews

  1. David

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elegant, stylish and good value. Staff attentive without being intrusive and truly original options at the bar and on the menu.

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  2. Kamila

    Kent1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service!! All the ladies were very helpful. The food wasn't that great. Didn't feel that was fresh and wasn't very warm.

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  3. Linda

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful restaurant; lovely ambiance; attentive, unrushed service; delicious food; reasonably priced.

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  4. Justyna

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing polish food , a bit pricey , I will call that posh polish lunch

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  5. Roman

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A birthday lunch which was well celebrated with good old Polish cuisine well presented with ample portions!!!

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  6. Eve Avedon

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We started off in the bar with some lovely seasonal cocktails and then we sat down had a nice table for six the main dining room and had shared starters; had mains and shared puddings all accompanied with a couple of great bottles of wine from a good wine selections 

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  7. Susi

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous as always! Amazing cocktails, attentive service, exceptional food in a beautiful dining room. This place has class.

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  8. Anna

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is definitely worth visiting. What a vibe. Delicious food, beautiful interiors and great service. Top!

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  9. Wiktoria

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty food, beautiful place, great service. That was my second visit and I’ll be coming back.

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  10. Michael VIP

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great to be there. Excellent food and drinks, great service. 😊

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FAQs

Ognisko does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

Ognisko is rated 4.8 stars by 3940 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. South West London
  5. South Kensington

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Booked 41 times today
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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