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Ognisko, London,

Ognisko

4.8
4.8
3930 Reviews
£26 to £40
Polish

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2 people
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7:00 p.m.
Booked 53 times today
  • 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 3,930 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ognisko in South Kensington offers a refined Polish dining experience with "authentic and very tasty dishes." Guests praise its elegant Victorian setting and delightful terrace. The "service is exceptional," and the menu features traditional favorites like pierogi and pork schnitzel. Ideal for romantic dates or pre-show dinners, it's a hidden gem.
3,930 Reviews

  1. Michael VIP

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Lesley

    London7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice dining room, lovely staff, a very interesting menu - and the food was elegant and flavourful.

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  3. Christine

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food in a beautiful conservatory setting. Particular highlight was the half roast chicken with dumplings and french beans.

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  4. Nicola

    London9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We hadn’t been before but had heard a lot of good things about this restaurant. It certainly lived up to expectations. The menu was extensive and there so many interesting things to choose we will have to come back! However we all loved what we had. Delicious, different and very flavoursome! It was incredibly busy but service was good and we liked the hustle and bustle of the atmosphere!

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  5. Romaine

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fun evening at Ognisko. Magda the Maitre D was warm and welcoming. The dining room is a pleasure to be in and both the food and wine were delicious. Great to see Jan Woroniecki hosting in this historic venue. Can’t wait to come back in summer to enjoy the garden

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  6. Elizabeth

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and atmosphere. This place is a treasure.

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  7. Tom

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely and passed the test of authenticity! Approved by Polish

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  8. Val

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A really wonderful place: excellent service, staff, food and good value for money. Beautiful setting too.

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  9. Jan

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ognisko is a refined and pleasant Polish culinary experience. The food is often traditional with a modern twist, always reflecitve of Polish heritage. Waiting staff are very pleasant, helpful and attentive. The drinks selection is outstanding. If you want to get a quality taste of Poland in London, this is the place to come.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely meal and great service. Ognisko has lots of continental character which we love.

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FAQs

Ognisko does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

Ognisko is rated 4.8 stars by 3930 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 53 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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