Grato

4.8

721 Reviews

£26 to £40

Italian

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2 people

Dec 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 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 721 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
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

London
Italian
West London
Best Overall
West London
Best Food
West London
Best Service
West London
Best Ambiance
West London
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Grato is a charming neighborhood gem celebrated for its "amazing hospitality" and "friendly atmosphere." Guests rave about its "outstanding food and service," particularly the "homemade pasta dishes" and "pumpkin ravioli." The intimate setting is perfect for a delightful meal, with a "wonderful chef" and attentive staff creating a memorable dining experience.

721 Reviews

A
Alberte
VIP
London
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always have the best time at Grato! All the food we have is amazing and the staff are so nice. Very cozy local italian :)
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Frank
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Two level restaurant - friendly staff and a very relaxed atmosphere. Delicious, and traditional offering.
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Wendy
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful meal with great service and attention to detail.
1 person found this helpful
M
Michael
Brighton
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. The pumpkin ravioli was exceptional! Reasonably priced for central london with a great atmosphere.
1 person found this helpful
A
Anna
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this restaurant, always a great choice. Very good food.
1 person found this helpful
M
Matthew
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pre show meal before heading to the Royal Albert hall. Cute small restaurant, small but perfectly formed menu with a couple of daily specials. Food was excellent and portion sizes were perfect. Superb attentive waiting staff, was a joyful experience eating there. Highly recommend
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Lucy
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely little local Italian - quite pricey for what it is however
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C
Cornelius
VIP
London
132 reviews
5.0
132 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful team, excellent service and superb wine list. Such a pleasure to visit Grato
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Jill
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
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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D
Damyan
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic pasta and tiramisu! Great ambience thank you
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FAQs

Grato is rated 4.8 stars by 721 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 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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