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Ognisko, London,

Ognisko

4.8
4.8
3917 Reviews
£26 to £40
Polish

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 49 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
  • Neighborhood
    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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What 3,917 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 in South Kensington is a "hidden gem" celebrated for its "great food," "beautiful view," and impeccable service. Guests praise the "perfect ambiance" for special occasions and the "friendly, knowledgeable staff." Featuring "authentic Polish cuisine" with a modern twist, Ognisko offers generous portions and an extensive vodka selection.

3,917 Reviews

  1. Kacper

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing experience. I came to celebrate my birthday with my friends and we had a wonderful time. We were seated on a heated terrace which is beautiful and very cosy. Food was great, pierogi, pelmeni and kolduny were the best I have ever had. Vodka was delicious, we tried cherry, lemon and pear and kavka orchard vodkas. I can honestly recommend all of them. Our waitress, Weronika, was very friendly and attentive but not obtrusive. Perfect experience and will come back soon for sure. Thank you for the great time Ognisko Team!

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  2. Monika

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the food and great service. Would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for great food at reasonable price.

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  3. Stella-Maria

    London11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Old-fashioned in the best way possible, with warm service, and good food.

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  4. ANTONINA

    Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such an interesting menu and beautifully cooked, very delicious food. Very professional service and friendly staff

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  5. Magda

    London9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ognidko’s is proper old school! You feel like you’ve stepped back in time! Excellent bar service with delicious cocktails. Lovely silver service at the table (stretched a little when the evening g sitting was in full flow). Excellent Polish menu with all the traditional favourites - the food has a real home cooked flavour, well prepared and generous portions. The dining room is quite noisy when full and the lighting is rather dimmed - could do with trading the table candles for some LED which would illuminate the table without changing the overall ambiance

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  6. Robin

    Portland14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I booked this restaurant to experience a dining experience in the main restaurant pictured on the website, not realizing that a tent would be set up outside and we would be seated in the corner surrounded by plastic. Service was cordial and the restaurant was very busy, so there was some waiting but not the staff's fault. The food was delicious, and we really enjoyed the cocktails. Had I known I was booking a table in a tent outside, I could've set my expectations accordingly. The front has scaffolding on it, not sure if that makes a difference in the building considering we didn't really spend any time there.

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  7. Pam VIP

    London4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing as always but the service was unusually a bit all over the place. We had to keep explaining orders over and over again and although the staff were all absolutely lovely it just seemed very chaotic last night.

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  8. Margaret VIP

    London79 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, great food and service - my favourite Polish restaurant in London!

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  9. Rona

    Inverness2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We were going to an event at the Royal Albert Hall so just googled where to eat near there. Am so happy we opted for here as neither of us had eaten Polish cuisine before and we were not disappointed. We ate at the back of the restaurant in the marquee and it was lovely. I had the wild mushroom dumplings as a starter and have to say it was the nicest thing I've eaten in a very long time!

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  10. Christy

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience here. Great service, ambience and food especially.

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FAQs

Ognisko does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

Ognisko is rated 4.8 stars by 3917 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
7:00 PM
Booked 49 times today

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Google Map for Ognisko

55 Exhibition Rd, London, SW7 2PN

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Princes Gardens
  • Neighborhood
    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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