Grato

4.8

712 Reviews

£26 to £40

Italian

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Located at 9 Kensington Square, London, a short stroll from Hyde Park, Grato is a chic Italian restaurant. With a focus on regional cuisine and the freshest ingredients, every dish is imbued with culture. Our handmade pasta is crafted with love in our very own kitchen; our wines are sourced from artisan vineyards. Our evolving menus reflect the seasons and celebrate Italy’s culinary wonders.
Dine on the ground floor overlooking one of London's oldest garden squares or you can dine alfresco facing the lush square. At the lower level is another dining room reminiscent of an Italian wine grotto - the perfect space for a celebration.

We accept all credit cards (no AMEX) & cash.Our outdoor tables are timed for 1.5hr to allow other guests to enjoy al fresco. We cannot always guarantee a seat of your choice. Thank you

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Lunch Sat, Sun 11:45 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–11:15 pm
Phone number
020 3371 9338
Website
https://gratolondon.com/
Payment options
Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Eurocheque Card, JCB, Mastercard, Sodexo Pass, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Grato's semi private dining room makes the perfect celebration space for family dinners, parties, events, and business dinners seating upto 16 guests. Bookings for 9+ guests please email gratolondon@gmail.com.

Location
9 Kensington Square, London, W8 5EP
Neighborhood
Kensington
Cross street
9 Kensington Square, Behind Whole Foods on Kensington High Street
Parking details
Metered parking available on Thackeray Street (round the corner from Grato)
Public transit
High Street Kensington Tube Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 712 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

London
Italian
West London
Best Food
West London
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Grato is a charming, family-owned gem in Kensington, known for its "amazing food," "attentive service," and "cozy atmosphere." Regulars praise the "best tiramisu" and seasonal dishes. While some note the space can be bustling, the "friendly staff" and "delicious pasta" make it a must-visit for Italian cuisine lovers.

712 Reviews

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Jill
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Upstairs was busy, downstairs where we were was quieter but still filled up. Staff are amazing and the menu choices were wonderful. The specials sounded delicious too. The atmosphere on a rainy night was comforting and we were well looked after. Our water glasses were regularly filled and we were asked how the food was. It was absolutely delicious - we both had options we hadn’t tried before and were both very happy with our choices. If I was local I would definitely eat there regularly.
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Damyan
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic pasta and tiramisu! Great ambience thank you
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Natasha
London
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The perfect little neighbourhood restaurant! Delicious food never disappoints and super attentive service by the charming owner is delightful (and rare nowadays!)
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Emma
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food, great service. Would definitely go back.
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Laurence
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect modern Italian. Prepare to exercise your senses - Pietro and his team work wonders to make even the most blandly labelled dish really exciting.
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Rosemary
Greater Boston
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were top notch. The waiters were very attentive. We thoroughly enjoyed talking to one of our waiters as we waited for our other guests to arrive. I forgot to get his name but he said he was from Honduras. He was delightful. I would highly recommend this restaurant.
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Stephanie
San Francisco
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding as always! The one thing we missed was the biscottis with the check — please bring them back!
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Michelle
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything on the menu is delicious. Staff is friendly and attentive. Always a pleasure to eat here.
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Emrecan
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service and incredible food! Def recommend! Their house wines were to die for
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Jenna
New York City
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was fantastic! The service was lovely and the ambiance was great! Can’t wait to go back on our next trip to London!
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FAQs

Grato is rated 4.8 stars by 712 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

9 Kensington Square, London, W8 5EP

Additional information

Cross street
9 Kensington Square, Behind Whole Foods on Kensington High Street
Neighborhood
Kensington
Hours of operation
Lunch Sat, Sun 11:45 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–11:15 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Metered parking available on Thackeray Street (round the corner from Grato)
Public transit
High Street Kensington Tube Station
Payment options
Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Eurocheque Card, JCB, Mastercard, Sodexo Pass, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
https://gratolondon.com/
Phone number
020 3371 9338
Private party facilities
Grato's semi private dining room makes the perfect celebration space for family dinners, parties, events, and business dinners seating upto 16 guests. Bookings for 9+ guests please email gratolondon@gmail.com.

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