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theo's simple italian
'Decent ingredients, cooked well, in unpretentious surroundings'

Theo’s Simple Italian

Open Mon–Fri 6.30am–10.30pm, Sat–Sun 7am–11pm

The blurb

A classic, rustic Italian all-day restaurant and deli, offering the very best of Italian food from acclaimed chef Theo Randall:

“I first learned about the effort required and the rewards enjoyed by a … Read more →

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'These eggs were absolutely perfect, with beautiful thick whites'

Kensington Place

Open Tue–Fri midday–3pm, Sat–Sun 11am–3.30pm; Mon–Thu 6pm–10.30pm, Fri–Sat 6pm–11pm

The blurb

For food lovers, the combining of two meals into one seems a bit of a raw deal. But Kensington Place won me over with their new three-course weekend brunch … Read more →

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'Each facial is bespoke'

Joanne Evans

The blurb

I rarely get facials but after reading up on Joanne Evans, I was confident I was in safe hands. An apparent wealth of knowledge after 25 years’ experience, it’s easy to see why Joanne is such a sought-after … Read more →

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'Everything about Pizzicotto was warm and welcoming'

Pizzicotto

Tues–Sun midday–2.45pm, 6pm–10.30pm

The blurb

‘Inspired by the tradition of Italian neighbourhood haunts, Pizzicotto is the lively sister restaurant to the 50 year old Kensington gem ‘Il Portico’. A local Pizzeria and Osteria where the humble pizza & neighbourhood cuisine … Read more →

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'This is a cut above your average American comfort food'

Dirty Bones Kensington

Open Tue–Wed 5pm–midnight, Thu midday–midnight, Fri–Sat midday–1am, Sun midday–10pm

The blurb:

‘Welcome to the House of the Dirty Bones, home to the finest New York style comfort food and cocktails. You can find our original location in Kensington, whereby the … Read more →

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'Duck breast turned up blushing, the ginger and lemongrass jus it came with a smart pairing'

MK Bar and Grill

Mon–Fri 11am–11pm, Sat–Sun 8.30am–11pm

“This feels very Kensington,” said the other half as we strolled into MK, close to Gloucester Road. For a Friday night it was pretty calm, maybe because, being such a big place, it would take quite … Read more →

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Gold Barre workout

The blurb

Being quite a fitness fanatic, I was pretty excited (and very intrigued) to test out Equinox’s new fitness class called Gold Barre. Not dissimilar to Barre workouts, which use movements inspired by ballet, the Gold Barre workout emulates … Read more →

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'It would certainly be the perfect place to impress a first date'

The Magazine

Tue–Sun 9am–6pm

The blurb

‘Forming part of the Serpentine Sackler Gallery in London’s Hyde Park, The Magazine was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Zaha Hadid. Head Chef Emmanuel Eger’s contemporary style of cooking, combined with Zaha Hadid’s inspirational architecture, creates … Read more →

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'Themed around the Great Exhibition of 1851, it provided just the right amount of Victoriana'

The Ivy Kensington Brasserie

Mon –Thu 8am–11pm, Fri–Sat 8am–11.30pm, Sun 9am–10.30pm

The Ivy is synonymous with old-fashioned Anglic charm. Having fond memories of enjoying kedgeree with friends and family at the Ivy Club many moons ago on my 21st, it came as a happy … Read more →

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'The prawns were the standout, covered in a light tempura batter with notes of fennel and radish'

Aladino’s

Tue –Sun midday–2.30pm and 6pm–10.30pm

A newcomer to the London restaurant scene but a familiar face in his native Alexandria, Aladino’s owner Aladin Barakat is no stranger to food and entertaining. With over 20 years of experience in Egypt, it’s … Read more →

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