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Grato, London,

Grato

4.8
4.8
709 Reviews
£26 to £40
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 17 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • Payment Options
    Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Eurocheque Card, JCB, Mastercard, Sodexo Card, 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.
  • Area
    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 709 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • London

    Italian

  • West London

    Best Food

  • West London

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grato is a charming, family-owned gem in Kensington, known for its "amazing food," "attentive service," and "cozy atmosphere." Regulars praise the "best tiramisu" and seasonal dishes. While some note the space can be bustling, the "friendly staff" and "delicious pasta" make it a must-visit for Italian cuisine lovers.

709 Reviews
  1. Emma

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food, great service. Would definitely go back.

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Laurence

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect modern Italian. Prepare to exercise your senses - Pietro and his team work wonders to make even the most blandly labelled dish really exciting.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Rosemary

    Greater Boston

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were top notch. The waiters were very attentive. We thoroughly enjoyed talking to one of our waiters as we waited for our other guests to arrive. I forgot to get his name but he said he was from Honduras. He was delightful. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Stephanie

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding as always! The one thing we missed was the biscottis with the check — please bring them back!

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Michelle

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything on the menu is delicious. Staff is friendly and attentive. Always a pleasure to eat here.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Emrecan

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and incredible food! Def recommend! Their house wines were to die for

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Jenna

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fantastic! The service was lovely and the ambiance was great! Can’t wait to go back on our next trip to London!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Claudio

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exquisite food with a superb service at a beautiful location. What else do you need to decide? Just have the experience of Grato and you will be grateful for choosing it.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. meena

    London

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Grato is one of our favourite Italian restaurant. The owner, Peter and Uriel and Nyeri (who works there always give a warm welcome. The food is great as well as the service. Their ravioli is to die for.. Thank you all.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Zoe-Marie

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were lovely, food was amazing, really reasonable price. We had their wine of the month which was incredible and well priced. Really cute little place perfect for date night or intimate family gatherings

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Grato is rated 4.8 stars by 709 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Grato

9 Kensington Square, London, W8 5EP

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    9 Kensington Square, Behind Whole Foods on Kensington High Street
  • Area
    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 Card, 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
  • 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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