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Thu Oct 18 2012

To mark 25 years since the opening of this Notting Hill stalwart, Kensington Place has undergone a redesign and updated its menu. Both changes are subtle; the trademark mural remains and the cavernous space can’t help but still be noisy, but the industrial chic has been softened with warmer shades of yellow and turquoise, and a long table piled with board games aims for a more chilled-out vibe. A renewed emphasis on fish is apparent in the decor, from wire sculptures down to the ceramic water jugs (poured incessantly by the sweet but over-eager waiting staff).

Old favourites such as fish pie are still on the menu, now joined by a shareable smoked fish platter and several catches of the day. Fish soup with all the necessary accoutrements was a generous starter, rich but not overpowering, while smoked salmon had a light smoke and punchy accompaniments. Crisp-skinned sea bass came atop blanched fennel, with slightly sweet herb gnocchi and a creamy sauce; moules marinière were similarly cream-heavy.

As with the mains, desserts fall into the traditional British (posset/crumble) or classic French (floating island/crème brûlée) categories – unchallenging but undeniably tempting.

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Kensington Place 201-209 Kensington Church Street
Kensington
London
W8 7LX

Phone:
020 7727 3184
Website:
www.kensingtonplace-restaurant.co.uk
Opening hours:
Lunch served noon-3pm Mon-Fri; noon-3.30pm Sat; noon-3.45pm Sun. Dinner served 6.30-10.30pm Mon-Thur; 6.30-10.45pm Fri, Sat
Transport:
Tube: Notting Hill Gate tube
Price:
Main courses £11-£23. Set lunch (Tue-Fri) £17 2 courses, £20 3 courses
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1. Kensington Place
  - 201-209 Kensington Church Street
    Kensington
    London
    W8 7LX
  - 020 7727 3184
  - www.kensingtonplace-restaurant.co.uk
  - 51.508359,-0.195354

Facilities:
Eating and drinking facilities. Restaurant and bar facilities. Reservations required. Accessible facilities. General facilities. Private rooms
Occasions:
Business
Type of event:
Parties

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