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Il Portico, London,

Il Portico

4.8
4.8
2100 Reviews
£26 to £40
Italian

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
The oldest family run restaurant in London. Spanning 6 decades and three generations, Il Portico Restaurant on Kensington High Street has been cooking regional Italian specialities since it was first opened in the 1960"s by acclaimed chef Pino Chiavarini. Still managed to this day by the same family, siblings James and Francesca draw heavily from their roots, providing simple, authentic Italian food from their home region of Emilia Romagna and beyond. Whilst the family are always on hand to welcome you in, our Executive chef, Eduardo (currently in his 25th year of service with us) concentrates on slow, homemade dishes with a sense of history and provenance.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7602 6262
  • Payment options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Eduardo Ferreira

What 2,100 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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • West London

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Portico offers a "wonderful family-run" Italian dining experience with "fabulous food" and "amazing service." Known for its cozy atmosphere, the restaurant serves authentic Italian dishes with standout pasta and risotto. Guests consistently praise the attentive staff and the restaurant's "excellent value for money." Perfect for special occasions.

2,100 Reviews
  1. Marian

    Glasgow

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our visit to Il Portico. What a great find! It has everything. A great vibe, very busy on a Saturday night Staff were lovely, from being greeted to explaining the menu. A traditional family restaurant. Most importantly the food is excellent- minestrone, sardines, lamb shank and the special pasta. We would definitely love to come back. We had travelled ( long difficult journey due to weather) from Scotland for the weekend. This was a wee oasis and we really enjoyed it all.

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  2. fred

    New York City

    71 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Still and always the best Italian in Kensington. Great service, fresh home made pasta and meet from the farm. What else does one need?

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  3. Thomas

    London

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easily one of the great neighbourhood restaurants in London. Genuine, friendly, familiar, and consistently excellent. A real jewel.

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  4. mrs susan

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful meal and great atmosphere . Slightly small tables but felt cosy.

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  5. Julie

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and wonderful service. Our first visit and we will definitely be back.

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  6. catherine

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, friendly and attentive service. Thank you
    Il PorticoResponded on November 11, 2024
    Thank you so much Catherine !

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  7. Marc

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent traditional menu with food to match, impressively 2 different fish mains from the market. As ever a most enjoyable evening.
    Il PorticoResponded on November 6, 2024
    Thank you !

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  8. Alison

    Denver

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely Italian restaurant with great ambience. My husband and I enjoyed the wonderful food, good wine and attentive service. We will definitely visit again next time we're in London. Highly recommended.
    Il PorticoResponded on November 4, 2024
    Thank you Alison !

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  9. Lauren

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed the food & atmosphere-it was wonderful!
    Il PorticoResponded on October 30, 2024
    Thank you Lauren !

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  10. Alison

    Newcastle

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I thoroughly enjoy every time I got to El Porto for dinner. The food is always on form, staff are great and I leave knowing I want to return! That’s a good positive feeling - never disappointing. Keep up the good work - it’s hard graft, but I get the feeling it’s a lot of repeat custom. Says a lot really.
    Il PorticoResponded on October 30, 2024
    Thank you so much Alison!

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Il Portico is rated 4.8 stars by 2100 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Il Portico

277 Kensington High Street, London, W8 6NA

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Kensington
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Eduardo Ferreira
  • Additional
    Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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