
Caffè Concerto Kensington
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About Caffè Concerto Kensington
Caffè Concerto Kensington is an Italian restaurant at 88 Kensington High St in London, where in-house head chefs make bespoke wedding and celebration cakes for any occasion. Croissants, patisserie and cakes are made fresh daily, and the ice cream is homemade. A dessert display window shows the cakes, pastries and desserts on the menu, including a pistachio honey cake paired with a mulberry matcha. The kitchen serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with vegetarian, halal, vegan and gluten free options. Afternoon tea is offered as a cream tea with a selection of teas and pastries. The dining room is spacious, with flowery decor and golden embellishments, and the drinks menu includes a Pimm's cocktail.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingParking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu · Family-friendly
- DietaryOrganic dishes · Vegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pistachio honey cake, afternoon cream tea, birthday cake and pimm's cocktail.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pistachio honey cake, afternoon cream tea, birthday cake and pimm's cocktail.
Customer Review Summary
Cakes and desserts anchor the praise, from a bespoke birthday cake that delighted a whole family party to a pistachio honey cake with a mulberry matcha that one reviewer called divine. Close behind is lunch, where a group ordered the three pizza tower, a coronation chicken sandwich and crepes and found everything delicious. A cream tea with good tea options and a luxurious selection of pastries is called affordable. Reviewers also describe the staff as kind and attentive, and mention the flowery decor, golden embellishments and calm jazzy music. The caveat comes from two three-star reviews. One found the sweets fine but nothing special, cute for pictures rather than for taking away. The other found the cake delicious but the cappuccino disappointing given the high prices. Two reviewers who arrived right at closing time describe the staff checking they could accommodate them, and one was asked about dessert before the order was sent down.
Customer Review Summary
Cakes and desserts anchor the praise, from a bespoke birthday cake that delighted a whole family party to a pistachio honey cake with a mulberry matcha that one reviewer called divine. Close behind is lunch, where a group ordered the three pizza tower, a coronation chicken sandwich and crepes and found everything delicious. A cream tea with good tea options and a luxurious selection of pastries is called affordable. Reviewers also describe the staff as kind and attentive, and mention the flowery decor, golden embellishments and calm jazzy music. The caveat comes from two three-star reviews. One found the sweets fine but nothing special, cute for pictures rather than for taking away. The other found the cake delicious but the cappuccino disappointing given the high prices. Two reviewers who arrived right at closing time describe the staff checking they could accommodate them, and one was asked about dessert before the order was sent down.
Featured reviews
- Maiju Nyrhi
“What a gem of a cafe! Very affordable cream tea / afternoon tea with good tea options (not just your regular breakfast or earl grey tea) and a luxurious selection of pastries. Bianca was a fantastic waitress, who made it really easy to relax, even though I usually feel a bit awkward to do small talk with waiters. I'm really fond of the Caffé Concerto style in general, with the beautiful flowery decor, golden embellishments and calm jazzy background music, so full points for the atmosphere as well!”
- Rami Ahmed
“I visited this café/ restaurant couple of days ago... I ordered chicken escalope as a main dish and my mother ordered grilled salmon. Also we ordered drinks, I chose Nadacolada which I totally recommend.”
- Alexandra Abarbanel
“Very beautiful, staff is also very very kind:) That said the sweets are fine? Like they pass, they're cute for pictures but nothing special. Very sweet, a really good thing depending on who you are. Not my thing though. It's a fun place for a girls brunch but not like you're gonna order the cakes to go.”
- Mel
“Carmen at Kensington High Street restaurant was fantastic!!. She was very attentive, kind and explained everything She added to my cousin’s birthday experience. The food and drinks were delicious and also plentiful. I would definitely recommend this Restaurant.”
- veronica h
“Dessert lover’s dream Their dessert display window caught my eye, so we went in to try some. The service was lovely. Their menu offered a wonderful variety of drinks and desserts thay all looked incredible, so it took us some time to finally decide on the pistachio honey cake paired with a mulberry matcha. It was absolutely divine. The cake was perfect and I was in awe. As a whole, the place was clean and organised. It’s also very spacious inside, which is ideal for anyone with accessibility limitations. If I ever get the chance, I will definitely visit again to try some of their other desserts.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“A restaraunt inspired by Italian cuisine, beautiful interiors and fine service. Serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner as well as vegetarian, halal, vegan options and gluten free too. Caffe Concerto is the perfect spot to enjoy a coffee or a meal in beautiful surroundings. We are delighted to say that we also produce freshly made homemade croissants, patisserie and cakes delivered on a daily basis and our talented head chefs can create the most amazing bespoke wedding and celebration cakes for any occasion. Or pop in for our home made ice cream! We warmly invite you to dine with Caffe Concerto.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
- Healthy options
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
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- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Offerings· 12
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Dining options· 9
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 2
- Good for kids
- Kids' menu
- Service options· 2
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Highlights· 3
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Romantic
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Location
Italian restaurants near Caffè Concerto Kensington
- Jacuzzi4.828,2280 mi£30–90
crab pasta, truffle pizza, chocolate dessert
- La Fortuna Kensington4.89490.1 mi
fresh homemade pasta, tiramisu, daily specials
- ASK Italian - South Kensington4.11,2530.6 mi
pizza and pasta dishes, allergen menu binder, lemon tart with raspberry coulis
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caffè Concerto Kensington | 4.44,025 | — | £10–50 | pistachio honey cake, afternoon cream tea, birthday cake |
| Jacuzzi | 4.828,228 | 0 mi | £30–90 | crab pasta, truffle pizza, chocolate dessert |
| La Fortuna Kensington | 4.8949 | 0.1 mi | — | fresh homemade pasta, tiramisu, daily specials |
| ASK Italian - South Kensington | 4.11,253 | 0.6 mi | — | pizza and pasta dishes, allergen menu binder, lemon tart with raspberry coulis |
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