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Origin Kensington, London, Greater London

Origin Kensington

4.3
4.3
131 Reviews
£41 and over
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
Under the guidance of Executive Chef John Serhal, Origin Kensington provides a vibrant, comfortable space where you can enjoy the very best in British seasonal produce. Origin puts producers at the forefront using only the finest ingredients, serving up the best food in Kensington and beyond. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and does a seriously good weekend Sunday Lunch. The highlight of any visit is Origin's signature Côte de boeuf, supplied by renowned and award-winning Ethical Butcher and the best steak in town, committed to using regenerative methods to help the environment.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:30 am All Day Daily 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sunday Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7361 0602
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    John Serhal
  • Catering
    Email or call for more information on larger group bookings reservations@originkensington.co.uk<br />
  • Private party facilities
    Origin Kensington is available for private hire with capacity of up to 160.
  • Neighborhood
    Kensington
  • Cross street
    Located on Kensington High Street next to the Palace and Kensington Gardens
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    Kensington High Street Tube Station (Circle &amp; District lines) / Bus Routes 9, 23, 29, 52
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas Day

    £39.00 - £105.00 per person

    Dec 25, 2024 only
    Join us for Christmas! We're excited to invite you and your loved ones for a delightful Christmas Day lunch and dinner on the 25th in Origin Kensington from 12 pm to 9 pm. Our Executive Chef, John Serhal, along with his expert team, has created a 6-course set menu, priced at £105. Paul Rhode’s sourdough bread with salted butter (V) Starters Pumpkin soup Ham hock terrine Cured salmon, soda bread crumb Roasted beetroot terrine, burrella (Ve) Mains Traditional Christmas turkey Cornish monkfish Venison, white chocolate Butternut wellington (Ve) Rathfinny Spritz sorbet Desserts Braeburn apple, bread and butter pudding Orange and cherry Christmas pudding (Ve) Honey and pistachio slice, ginger ice cream Coffee & mini mince pies
    Christmas Day Photo
  • Origin Kensington Christmas Afternoon Tea

    £25.00 - £45.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    We are thrilled to invite you for Christmas Afternoon Tea experience in Origin Kensington, where you can enjoy the views of Kensington Gardens. As well where you can witness your tea being expertly prepared right before your eyes. Indulge in a delightful array of savouries and freshly baked scones, accompanied by seasonal jams and luxurious clotted cream culminating to a scrumptious selection of sweets, all for the exceptional price of £45.00 per person For those looking to elevate their Afternoon Tea into a special celebration, we also offer various option with a glass of English sparkling wine or with a cocktail for a total price of £57.00
    Origin Kensington  Christmas Afternoon Tea Photo
  • Sunday Lunch

    £30.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a traditional Sunday Roast with a chilled glass of English Sparkling Wine and delight in a meal cooked by talented Executive Chef John Serhal.⁠ With Kensington Gardens on our doorstep, you can follow your delicious meal with a stroll around Hyde Park. Sunday Lunch Menu: Roast dry aged Scottish sirloin, horseradish and red wine sauce £30 Roast Norfolk chicken breast with mushroom fricassée and chicken gravy £28 Butternut Wellington with spinach sauce £26 Rump of Scottish lamb, smoked braised belly, sorrel sauce, pickled turnips and fondant potato £26.00 All mains are served with Yorkshire Pudding, seasonal vegetables and roasted potatoes
    Sunday Lunch Photo

What 131 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • West London

    Good for business meals

  • West London

    Great for scenic views

  • West London

    British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Origin Kensington offers an inviting atmosphere with "beautiful venue" and attentive staff. Guests rave about the "fabulous experience" and "excellent service." Its afternoon tea is a standout, described as "great" and "delicious." While the "food was great," some diners noted minor service inconsistencies. Overall, a delightful choice for special occasions.

131 Reviews
  1. Clive

    London

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Not a good selection. Food came out scalding hot, had to leave it 10 minutes before we could eat it. Waiter’s knowledge of the cheeses was zero, menu failed to tell you what cheeses were in the selection. Overall a 2* rating for this 4* hotel.

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  2. Jaymini

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The afternoon tea was delicious. The staff were very accommodating and service was amazing!

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  3. Sarah

    Buckinghamshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Afternoon was fabulous and delicious. All just lovely. Service was exceptional. Our waiter was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable

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  4. Philippa

    Surrey

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The food (set 3 course lunch, £34 each) was very nicely presented and tasty. No vegetables were included in the mains and sides were an extra £5 each. We purchased potatoes, but the fresh vegetable selection was poor. There were 2 types of cabbage (hispi cabbage and black cabbage) and sweet butternut squash; I would have liked some seasonal vegetables on the menu, like carrots, green beans, tenderstem broccoli, mangetout etc, but nothing was available. We were seated by the huge picture window which was cold and draughty. Even when we moved, the overall temperature was definitely on the cool side. We used to come quite regularly to this restaurant a few years ago. We found the new decor and layout far less cosy and welcoming and much more stark.

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  5. CrisL

    London

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant, great food and attentive staff.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time in London from Canada and we wanted to try afternoon tea. We are very glad we went here! Amazing customer service and amazing food and tea. We couldn’t believe how much food we were given and forced ourselves to finish because it was so good. They nearly had to roll us out of there. Thank you for the great experience and thank you for bringing those extra treats when you found out it was our anniversary!

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  7. Lynn

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent service and great location This has to be my favourite lunch time dining venue.

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  8. CrisL

    London

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Origin Kensington is such a beautiful venue, staff are very nice and attentive. Food was amazing, that’s why I keep on bringing friends over for special occasions.

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  9. Kerstin

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the afternoon tea and it was very delicious!

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  10. Tom

    Yorkshire

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food worthy of 2 AA rosettes. The floor team were lovely but lacked attention to detail and training.

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FAQs

Origin Kensington is rated 4.3 stars by 131 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Origin Kensington

2-24 Kensington High St, London, Greater London W8 4PT

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located on Kensington High Street next to the Palace and Kensington Gardens
  • Neighborhood
    Kensington
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–10:30 am All Day Daily 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sunday Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    Kensington High Street Tube Station (Circle & District lines) / Bus Routes 9, 23, 29, 52
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    John Serhal
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    020 7361 0602
  • Catering
    Email or call for more information on larger group bookings reservations@originkensington.co.uk<br />
  • Private party facilities
    Origin Kensington is available for private hire with capacity of up to 160.
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