Grato

4.7 ( 642 reviews )
9 Kensington Square, London W8 5EP, United Kingdom
+44 20 3371 9338

Located at 9 Kensington Square in London, Grato stands out as a premier Italian restaurant, attracting diners with its authentic cuisine and warm atmosphere. Many customers rave about the exceptional service, highlighting the friendly demeanor of the staff, which enhances the overall dining experience.

Reviewers frequently mention the pasta dishes as a highlight. From the fresh cod ravioli to the deliciously rich bolognese, each meal showcases quality ingredients and expert preparation. The burrata salad and candied beet salad have also garnered attention for their vibrant flavors and beautiful presentations. Julia Hunt praised the special Osso Buco served with saffron risotto, calling it 'totally amazing,' while Lindsay Lueptow described the truffle pasta as 'mind-blowing'.

The intimate setting creates a cozy vibe, suitable for both romantic evenings and gatherings with friends. Grato manages to deliver comfort without sacrificing refinement, making it a must-visit when in London. With a solid wine list to complement the food, as well as a selection of tempting desserts like tiramisu and panna cotta, it's no wonder that diners eagerly anticipate their next visit to this charming eatery.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • No wheelchair-accessible car park
    • No wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves late-night food
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Cosy
    • Romantic
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Transgender safe space
  • Planning
    • Reservations required
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For Grato

Dan Tat
Jun 7,2025
Excellent food and five star plus service. We ordered prawn and avocado salad, cod ravioli, crab pasta and tiramisu. All tasted very authentic and well balanced. The waiter/owner was very friendly and really treated customers warmly. Will definitely be back :)
Kseniia Feodoridi
May 30,2025
Grato is an absolute gem — everything from the food to the service and atmosphere was flawless. The pasta was fresh and full of flavor, and the burrata salad was perfectly balanced and beautifully plated. Every bite felt thoughtfully prepared with quality ingredients. The staff were warm, welcoming, and attentive without being intrusive. The atmosphere was stylish yet relaxed — great for a date night or a nice evening out with friends. An excellent dining experience that delivers both comfort and refinement. Highly recommend and definitely looking forward to returning!
Julia Hunt
May 12,2025
This place is a STAR!!! We were a party of 6 booked in to a nearby restuarant that had kitchen issues, so it closed for the night. This team made room for us in a moments notice. A real can do attitude. They apologised that we could only have the table for 90 mins. This was a total win for us. The food was amazing. For starters we enjoyed the candied beet salad, the warm shrimp salad and the proscuitto and pear plate. They were all lovely. Nice sized portions and yummy. For entrees, we enjoyed the skate and pasta bolognese from the menu. Very flavorful. The specials really stole the show. A cod ravoli dish that was finished in no time. But my favorite was the Osso Buco with safron risotto. Totally amazing. The service was so attentive we waited for nothing. The wine list was very nice - with high quality wines offered at fair prices. The kitchen was so effective - we even had time for dolci. Panna Cota, Tiramisu, Blood Orange Polenta cake - all totally amazing. We highly recommend this place. The food and service was fantastic. We will most certainly be back.
Lindsay Lueptow
Apr 22,2025
Hands down our best meal while in London! The place is somewhat small and cozy, but it didn’t feel cramped. Service was top notch. Every course was delicious! We all tried each other’s pasta, and it was honestly difficult to choose a favorite. The bolognese was amazing! The truffle pasta was mind blowing. So much so, I only remembered to take one photo lol. Highly recommend!
Fatima
Apr 16,2025
A small restaurant with delicious food and super friendly staff, especially the manager. Although the space is limited, the food was excellent, making it a truly enjoyable experience
Keely Brown
Apr 15,2025
Stumbled upon this very cute, cozy little Italian restaurant in the heart of Kensington on a quiet street. The staff were very welcoming and friendly and sat us right away. Service was amazing and the pasta was delicious ! We had the bolognaise and the ravioli! Definitely would recommend.
Keegan Au
Apr 14,2025
Had an excellent experience for dinner with our 3 teens. Atmosphere was cozy and lively, typical for an Italian place. Service was friendly and engaging. Wine list was great. Meals were fabulous - bruschetta and asparagus for apps, rigatoni bolognese and paperdelle with veal ragu. Plus tiramisu to share (which they comp’ed for no apparent reason other than being friendly). This will be on my must-go list next time I’m back in London.
maddie weber
Mar 22,2025
Amazing food! I ordered the burrata and pumpkin ravioli and had the tiramisu for dessert. I came for my birthday and it was such a lovely dinner.

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