Strada - Kensington

About

The number of Strada restaurants in London reached double figures a while ago. That it continues to rise comes as little surprise to the many of us who’ve eaten there. Strada’s deserved popularity rests on its consistent offering – simple, top quality Italian food at prices that don’t hurt the pocket. The ground floor of the Kensington branch is a cosy, smart den frequented by journalists and business people by day; tourists, foreign locals and Albert Hall visitors by night. Woodfired oven-baked pizzas are large, thin crust and very tasty. Bestsellers, however, are the meat grills. New specials are introduced regularly. A good, affordable all-Italian wine list and adorable staff complete the happy picture.

Strada Kensington has 96 covers waiting to be filled at get-togethers, Christmas parties, business lunches and birthday parties. Twenty is the size of the largest group booking accepted. Smaller groups can hire a cosy banquette or a wood panelled area at the back. Having said that, up the original curved staircase is a beautiful private room decorated with cream wallpaper and lots of red lampshades. Overlooking Kensington High Street, it seats parties of up to 36. As Strada connoisseurs will know, menu choices are simply a la carte and set. Lots of vegetarian dish options. Children are welcome. The little uns have use of highchairs should they need them. No smoking area. Air-conditioned. Open seven days a week.

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Accomodation	Kensington House Hotel (0.10 miles) Baglioni Hotel (0.18 miles) Royal Garden Hotel (0.26 miles) Kensington Close (0.28 miles) John Howard Hotel (0.42 miles)
Attractions	Roof Gardens (0.06 miles) Duncan Campbell Fine Art (0.10 miles) Thackeray Gallery (0.10 miles) Hacklebury Fine Art (0.29 miles) Japanese Gallery (0.38 miles)
Pubs	Uxbridge Arms The (0.71 miles) Zetland Arms The (0.86 miles) Imperial Arms The (1.63 miles) Queen's Head (1.66 miles) Zeta Bar (2.10 miles)
Train Stations	West Brompton (1.09 miles) London Paddington (1.16 miles) Kensington Olympia (1.17 miles) Shepherds Bush (1.58 miles) London Marylebone (1.92 miles)