About
Il Portico in London offers a delightful Italian dining experience, perfect for a casual meetup with friends or a cozy solo lunch. Known for its flavorful Emilia Romagna cuisine and specializing in homemade pasta, this restaurant has earned a stellar 4.6 rating on Google. Guests can enjoy a variety of dishes, from perfectly cooked shrimp to decadent cheesecake, all served in generous portions. The atmosphere is both fashionably intimate and casually elegant, making it a popular choice among tourists.
With its moderate pricing, Il Portico caters to diverse preferences, providing organic options and a wide selection of beverages, including wines and cocktails. Whether you opt for the buffet or a classic dine-in experience, the hospitable staff ensures excellent service. Reservation options are available for dining in, while delivery and takeaway services provide added convenience.
The venue warmly welcomes all, including members of the LGBTQ community, and offers additional amenities like free Wi-Fi and a well-maintained toilet. As evening falls, the restaurant transforms into a vibrant spot for late-night offerings, making it a perfect end to your day in London. Highly recommended for anyone seeking delectable Italian fare in a welcoming environment.
Price
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisines
Italian
Services
Delivery, Takeaway, Reservations available, Outdoor seating, Dine-in, Reservations required, Reservations recommended
Dietary options
Organic options
Offering
Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Late-night food, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving coffee
- $$$$
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Italian
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Reservations available
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Reservations required
- Reservations recommended
- Organic options
- Serving alcohol
- Serving desserts
- Late-night food
- Serving cocktails
- Serving beer
- Serving wine
- Serving coffee
- Payment by credit card
- Payment by debit card
- NFC payment
- Fashionably
- Intimately
- Casual
- Cozy
- Meet up with friends
- Solo dining
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Kid-friendly
- High chairs available
- Buffet
- Free Wi-Fi
- Toilet
- Welcomes LGBTQ
- Popular with tourists
Menu
Reviews and Ratings
Write a review
- Food: 5
- Service: 5
- Atmosphere: 5
Food was fantastic! Great family restaurant! Highly recommend. Our gang of 8 from USA enjoyed our experience so much!

- Food: 5
- Service: 5
- Atmosphere: 5
Good authentic Italian food and wine.

- Food: 5
- Service: 5
- Atmosphere: 5
Locale situato nel quartiere di Kensington, che propone piatti della cucina italiana, benche’ non abbia visto nessun italiano all’interno. Ristorante sopra la media, un menu’ non troppo vasto, con proposte sia di carne che di pesce. Seppur piccolo molto curato, con personale gentile e professionale. Materia prima di buona qualita’ e piatti preparati molto bene. Buoni anche i dolci. Abbiamo preso due antipasti, due secondi, due dolci, 1 bottiglia di acqua e un caffe’. Considerata la tipologia di piatti, il prezzo complessivo, a mio avviso, e’ un po’ elevato, diciamo che in Italia con la stessa cifra si mangia in ristoranti di un livello leggermente piu’ alto, ma siamo a Londra e sappiamo che tutto costa di piu’ rispetto all’Italia. Nel complesso ci siamo trovati bene e lo consiglio se siete di passaggio. Consigliata la prenotazione, ma ci hanno dato un tavolo anche se non l’avevamo. Unico appunto, quando il cameriere ci ha chiesto come volessimo servito il pesce (se pulito da lui o intero) noi non avendo ben capito che cosa intendesse, gli abbiamo detto di scegliere lui, optando quindi per servici il pesce intero anziche’ pulirlo. Sicuramente colpa nostra a non aver compreso, ma anche il cameriere invece che optare per la soluzione piu’ sbrigativa, sarebbe stato carino se avesse pulito lui il pesce. Piccole cose che possono cambiare l’andamento della cena.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the address of Il Portico?Il Portico is located at 277 Kensington High St, W8 6NA, London, United Kingdom.
- How to get here by public transport?The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Train station West Brompton (1.29 km walk)
- Bus stop North End Road (Stop E) (845 m walk)
- Bus stop Kensington Olympia (Stop P) (859 m walk)
- Bus stop Russell Gardens (Stop Q) (833 m walk)
- Bus stop Lytton Estate (Stop R) (846 m walk)
- How is Il Portico rated by visitors?Il Portico has an average rating of 4.6 based on 857 reviews across platforms such as Google, Facebook.
- Does the venue have outdoor seating?Yes, outdoor seating is available, making it ideal during warm weather.
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