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Il Portico 🇮🇹B+?
277 Kensington High St, London W8 6NA
· Italian restaurant, Bar, Restaurant
· Kensington
Classic Italian cooking in Kensington with warm, old-school hospitality and standout pastas; prices are premium and service can feel uneven at peak times.
Our take
⚠️ Review concerns: This assessment reflects moderate uncertainty due to questionable review patterns. See details in Authenticity Assessment. Il Portico delivers solid neighborhood dining through excellent pasta and seafood execution and genuinely attentive service, supported by a loyal regular following and prime Kensington location.
One caveat: Pricing is genuinely expensive (£26-34 pastas; mains up to £48) which may surprise casual diners
Standout dishes
- Spaghetti alle Vongole
- Squid Ink Tagliolini (Seafood)
- Tagliatelle with Venison & Pork Belly Ragu
What people love
- Rich, satisfying ragus and al dente pasta
- Seafood pasta with clean, garlicky flavors
- Old-school hospitality from a family-run team
Opening Hours
Monday12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:30
Tuesday12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:30
Wednesday12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:30
Thursday12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:30
Friday12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:30
Saturday12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:30
Sunday
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