We didn't know how well my picky three year old eater would enjoy this. But he LOVED it. He was eating foods he has never tried before just because it was fun and different. The food and drinks were next level and the service was awesome. You get extra food of anything you like too which is a nice perk. Then you can head to science or history museum right after as they are right there. Great spot. read more

Apero Restaurant and Bar - Drink - Mediterranean Near Me - London, XGL

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After reading such great reviews about this place I was left feeling a bit disappointed. This is a basement level restaurant that has a cosy cafe/brasserie feel to it. We arrived at around 7 pm and there were still big tables of kids having afternoon tea and so it was a bit loud and a different energy to what we were expecting. We asked to move table to somewhere a little more quiet. Drinks took a while to arrive and service was generally quite disappointing. We asked for ice for our water a couple of times and no one ever came to bring any. It's a bit like we were forgotten about. Cocktails were decent but not remarkable. The food was good - squid ink risotto with cuttle fish. Needed additional seasoning but was happy to do that myself and had to ask for Parmesan cheese. While the food was good, it was not good enough to merit a return visit. Prices are fair but service charge is automatically added and I don't think they earned it this time around. In all, an average evening. read more

Apero Restaurant and Bar - Squid ink Risotto - Mediterranean Near Me - London, XGL

We had a fine, well prepared breakfast had far surpassed anything we could've gotten in our hotel. The venue is very pleasant and the service was excellent. The ambience was very pleasant. read more

Lively and aromatic welcome to this restaurant! I stopped in for a snack and the plates were the perfect sharing size. The brunch and main menu featured so many fresh options. It seemed like a great place for eaters with dietary restrictions or those who like plant based ingredients. I tried the Shakshuka and the flavors/size were perfect. I then tried a lovely drink with eau de rose, honey, and dried orange. Very subtle but good. Service was attentive, not overbearing, and friendly. read more

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My coworker and I came for the Jurassic Afternoon tea, so much fun to have everything dinosaur themed! We both decided on the option to have our drinks served in the dinosaur egg. The scones were delish, the macaron was on point and it was larger than a normal macaron. The space is a bit small, we felt a little cramped and the table was a bit small for our two orders, this is why it gets four stars, but the food and beverages were wonderful! read more

Apero Restaurant and Bar - Dinosaur tea time!! - Mediterranean Near Me - London, XGL

Found this hidden gem while searching for a cool new restaurant. We are not staying at this hotel and took a chance. We were more than happy with absolutely everything. Staff went out of their way to accommodate and created cocktails that were just out of this world. Thank you George and thank you to our amazing waiter Luca, who helped us with everything and made fantastic recommendation. Restaurant was absolutely beautiful. Thank you all for the amazing evening read more

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My family and I had Jurassic Afternoon Tea here after our visit to the Natural History Museum, and we thoroughly enjoyed the food, service, and ambience. Although it is a bit pricey compared to most afternoon tea options, it is so unique and creative that it's worth the splurge, especially if you have young children who are dinosaur-obsessed. The savory dishes and scones were all delicious, but the sweets are what set this afternoon tea apart from all others. They are all dinosaur-themed and a lot of fun. read more

Apero Restaurant and Bar - Jurassic Tea. - Mediterranean Near Me - London, XGL

We are staying as guests and the meals are simply delightful. They have a great wine selection for dinner and the staff is very friendly especially the manager, Abu, who loves giving us his recommendations. Come also for breakfast, the coconut porridge is delicious! And if you don't fancy porridge there is always the traditional proper English breakfast. read more

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LOVED IT! I was walking by to actually go to a different restaurant and decided to pop in to look at the menu and I am SO GLAD I STAYED! The stone bass was cooked to perfection! And my gin drink was as fabulous. My father was a Chef and owned two restaurants so I am definitely a foodie: I would highly recommend! read more

Apero Restaurant and Bar - Stone bass - Mediterranean Near Me - London, XGL

I've been to Apero many times and it has no consistency. Breakfast: They have serious issues getting the eggs right, for three days in a row. No idea about the difference of what sunny side up, over easy and just hard eggs is. The waitress and waiters seem to know the difference, not the cook. However they keep bringing the wrongly cooked eggs. At some point, my husband just gave up on ordering eggs and I gave up on ordering any breakfast. (We were staying at the hotel where the restaurant is). Room service (& Hotel) We got the beef tartar which was delicious and the beef burgers. NOTE that they only serve the burgers well done; so not as juicy as we would have liked. However, the skinny friends were good and so was the salad. They only provided utensils for one person, but once I called they delivered an extra set of utensils immediately. read more

disgusting food and cooked by a rat and health inspector didn't check anything lol shut down good

great service and food (and cocktails)! highly recommend. Especially kind to our three kids and that was not always the case in London.

I am staying at the Ampersand so visited this bar and restaurant by default...but it's just lovely! The staff is very kind and accommodating; I am a solo traveler and they made me feel right at home. The cocktails are a dream complete with edible flowers, and all at very reasonable prices by London standards. Even if you are not staying at Ampersand, this is a worthy stop if you're in South Ken read more

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I went here specifically to try black pudding. I've no idea how it's supposed to taste like so I can't rate it. It had a pleasing texture and tasted like savory butter with more umami. I think it would be better with spice but prob not to British taste. The service was excellent. I read the times while sipping their delicious breakfast tea (jing tea). Had a lovely breakfast. read more

This is a very nice restaurant located in the basement of a posh hotel. We were promptly seated and our order taken as I already knew what I wanted. The full breakfast, earl grey, and orange juice. The breakfast was fabulous and the black and white pudding was some of the best I have ever tasted. Seriously delicious! The orange juice was fresh squeezed using valencias, my absolute favorite. I am also pleased to report that Niki enjoyed her omlette and coffee very much. When Im happy its one thing but when she is happy, life is grand. The service here was very good and I will be seeing them again. read more

Apero Restaurant and Bar - Mediterranean Near Me - London, XGL

The restaurant was recomended by a Danish friend and we went a party of 14 and the food was great we had about 8 different small portions and all were fantastic The staff was both friendly and professional.Most of our group was from the US and we can tell you to try this place you will love it. read more

Solid menu and great food! The vibe in this restaurant is great and the food is delicious.

Smart. Apero is one smart cookie from the stylish decor, to the smooth waiters and the clever tie in of cocktails to the museums next door. But the food is the star. A great chef makes it look easy and that happens here. A saffron risotto - one of the great classics but so easy to get wrong - comes beautifully yellow and fluffily soft. The mackerel with radicchio is just the right mixture of sweet and salty, soft and crispy. An absolute standout. Duck with gnocchi and pumpkin wrapped in prosciutto is perfect for a winters day Definitely worth the visit and a mingle within the smart set of South Kensington. read more

Apero Restaurant and Bar - The delicious mackerel with radicchio - Mediterranean Near Me - London, XGL

Stopped in on our way to the V&A for lunch. What a wonderful surprise 2 course lunch with halibut and quinoa was a hit with my husband. I very much enjoyed the seasonal dish of pumpkin risotto with prawns. Each dish was perfectly done. Our host Julian was wonderful. I would recommend highly. read more

I have mixed feelings about this place. It's in a nice part of a London within a nice hotel, but some of the staff could definitely read that book about not judging books based on covers. I met someone here for brunch and we'd had a reservation. I wasn't dressed in my best, and did look a bit scruffy but as soon as I arrived and enquired about brunch I was immediately shut down and told that they get very busy during brunch and that it would only be impossible to eat there without a reservation. I mentioned that I did have a reservation and I was led to a table. Note that the place wasn't even close to busy that whole 2 hours + we were there. Additionally they originally assumed I was on my own and there was a whole row of single seated tables facing the wall they could have offered that were un-used during the whole time. Staff are definitely a little judgemental. Food and service wise, it's alright. Food is nothing special and a little pricey for what you get, but good portions and no complaints about the quality. Some staff were great, others forgot requests such as requesting the bill or water. The dessert was the highlight for me. The lemon curd looked as good as it tasted. Upon leaving I had left my umbrella under the table. It had been raining that morning and I never usually leave umbrellas in the umbrella bin as I've lost a few that way. I left and headed to the nearby station when I realised I'd forgotten the umbrella. I ran back to the restaurant not 5 minutes after leaving and there was no sign of said umbrella and nobody had a clue where it had gone. I checked with the person I had visited with and they had their own umbrella so couldn't have taken mine. Spooky indeed. read more

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I went to Apero for a pre theatre dinner with a friend who is vegetarian. I booked it because of their extensive veggie options. The restaurant itself has a really nice atmosphere. Quite causal but luxurious at the same time. The food was fantastic, we shared the vegetarian sharing menu. The starter included - focaccia with ricotta, flat breads with multiple amazing dips, a cous cous salad and a dish of burrata with heirloom tomatoes & Avocados. We were pretty full after just this! The main was a cheesy and delicious melanzane alla parmigiana. At this point we realised we didn't have much time to get to the theatre so we asked if we could get everything else to go. Unfortunately that meant we didn't have the rest of our main - which was gnocchi. But tbh we were incredibly full! So the restaurant very kindly boxed up the cheese and desert courses, which we enjoyed the next day and they were amazing! The menu cost £28 each (£32.20 with service). Considering the amount and the quality of the food I think this is really good value - just make sure you have time to eat it all! I really can't find fault with this restaurant. It took a little while to get the bill but we really put them on the spot with needing to go and they went out of their way to help us out. I'll be going back soon! read more

Apero Restaurant and Bar - The veggie sharing platter - the starter! - Mediterranean Near Me - London, XGL

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Found Apero while walking to another dinner location. The menu looked interesting so we decided to scrape our original plans and try Apero. The really enjoyed the restaurant ambiance. It feels very relaxed and casual feel but with luxurious touches. It feels like it could your dining room (if you were a Pinterest god or goddess) with a few friends having a good time. It felt like the dining area was split into 4.5 rooms with a different vibe in each space. There is a small room that is curtained off. The food was great. Everything is small shared plates. We decided on the set menu, which was 3 appetizers (oysters, burrata salad, charcuterie), a pasta dish (pappardelle and lamb ragu), a protein (sea beam), and dessert (creme brulee). The set menu was more than enough for three people. We also got lamb chops, which were a bit on the tough side. However, we were very full at that point so I wasn't that disappointed. The drinks were beautiful and very delicious. I ordered a Snowy Peak, which came with a beautiful flower and cotton candy. Many smiles. Definitely a place to check out if you're in the area for a relaxing meal and chat with some friends. read more

This place is adorable! Apero is located in the basement level, connected to the hotel. The entrance is large and honestly a bit gaudy but you are then led into a more welcoming environment. Staff is really friendly and is happy to accommodate your needs. It was only about half filled when me and my friend came for a Sat brunch. My vegetarian breakfast was spot on, good portion size, fresh and well cooked. I've never really enjoyed large field mushroom or spinach like this before. We wanted the waffle, nutella, and banana to share but they ran out and offered us pancake instead. Adding this to my brunch list! read more

Apero Restaurant and Bar - Smoked salmon & scrambled eggs. Veg breakfast. Nutella & banana pancake. - Mediterranean Near Me - London, XGL

Extremely disappointed by the breakfast here. I got the salmon scramble and assumed that both the salmon and eggs would be scrambled together.. maybe they do it differently in the UK. Got their version of hash browns, waaay over fried and greasy. The Benedict was also unremarkable. Good service by the wait staff, therefore two stars. read more

Apero Restaurant and Bar - Mediterranean Near Me - London, XGL

Our hotel restaurant. Our tapas were below expectations. Seared tuna had fishy taste. The kitchen substituted parmigiano cheese for manchego on the charcuterie dish. The salad had macerated leaves. No acknowledgement, no apology. Understaffed. At least they removed the tuna dish as it was clearly not fresh. read more

I walk by Harrington road everyday and never saw Apero. Tucked away in a very tasteful basement conversation Apero is my new fav spot in my neighbourhood. Great food - cooked really really well. We were there for weekend breakfast (there is also a brunch menu..i kinda wish I'd come for that!) and I ordered the vegetarian breakfast with a side order of chicken sausages. YUMMYYYY..the mushrooms were cooked to perfection; the beans were simmered in this delicious sauce and the halloumi added that salty addition you sometimes need when your eating. And the sausages - just devine. The portions were HUGE so definitely value for money. I could have easily shared my breakfast Final addition, the coffee was perfection. I can't stand places that serve bitter/overroasted coffee. Side notes: Ambiance was great - place was filled up with regulars. Obviously a neighbourhood fav..and now whenever I pass by I see its quite busy with people - so definitely book ahead if going for dinner. What I liked (but my partner didn't) was the waiters gave you enough time to breathe and digest between courses/coffee/menu ordering. I can't stand the feeling that I'm rushed. However, my partner complained that the servers weren't attentive. read more

Review for breakfast! Located at the bottom of the hotel, this cozy place is ideal to escape to for a nice breakfast. It is down below the hotel but don't let that fool you into thinking it's a dungy place. Not at all. It was brightly lit, warm and very cozy. We we greeted immediately and walked past the breakfast bar- which I was just drooling for. We ended up ordering from the menu and settled on Eggs Royale and a Haddock with poached eggs. The Eggs Royale were great, The salmon had a lovely zesty lemon flavor to it, and the hollandaise wasn't too runny but a nice creamy texture. I put a little pepper on mine and was good to go. The Haddock was very good although a bit difficult to eat because it kept falling apart. Still really delicious and filling! I had to say whoever was making the espresso drinks that morning did excellent! The drink wasn't piping hot to the point where I couldn't drink it. The foam was dense and thick as well. Job well done guys! read more

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Really a 3.5 but I'm rounding up. Ate lunch here the day we landed in London. It was right next to our hotel (Exhibitionist) and we were tired after hopping the pond and this was convenient. Restaurant is beautiful but a bit easy to miss. It's located in the basement of another swanky Kensington hotel. Because of this, there is not a lot of natural light in the interior but there was one table open underneath the windows that we snagged. We went with the prix-fix lunch special and shared four dishes - the smoked salmon, the chicken, some dish w poached eggs and asparagus, and I think the last was deviled eggs, but I can't remember. Lots of peas but hey, we were in England! :) The food is absolutely delicious and plated beautifully. See pics. Service however was pretty slow and confused. We checked-in on Yelp to get a free cocktail, as advertised, but they wouldn't honor it. Waters weren't refilled unless asked and, they charged us for 2 pieces of bread. We chalked it up to being a European service thing and lack of tipping culture. All in all it was a nice place to start out our London trip. read more

Absolutely amazing! We went there for dinner: - Great choice of small plates and cocktails. We ended up with 5 plates for 2 (and it was more then enough). - The plates were truly beautiful, I must say we were impressed because we didn't expect than from their reasonable prices. - Special mention to the Pomegranate glazed duck and the Gnocchis, which were just perfect. - The staff is nice, thoughtful efficient while not intrusive either. read more

Came here for breakfast on one of our last day's in London. It was a quick walk from our hotel (though it made me wish we'd stayed at the hotel above the restaurant). Breakfast was delicious! We were quickly seated. Coffee's were tasty and my yogurt and granola bowl was so good. The ambiance was very cute and service was good. Overall we were very happy. read more

I was pretty disappointed by our visit here after all the amazing reviews. We ended up picking this spot since they had a check in offer for brunch. We turned up at 11am on a Sunday but apparently brunch doesn't start till noon (weirdly late for a meal that is half breakfast!). Tbh, we should have asked for the offer anyway, since we actually waited til almost noon for our food - which was so not worth it. The goat-cheese omelette was undercooked and had less than a thimbleful of goat cheese, and the french toasts were dry and unappetising. (Neither was it served with any syrup or honey - unusual). Both items needed more seasoning but the waitress barely came to check on us and it was too late to get any salt or sauce. On the plus side, there was lots of space to move around and it was quiet enough to talk. Deffo wouldn't return though :( read more

A good, solid little place. After a night of art at the V&A Museum we headed over here for a light bite and some cocktails. Apero fit the bill perfectly, delicious food, served tapas style so easy to share as well as pick and choose based on our hunger and taste cravings. Cocktails were fun and inventive. I am sure had we come for Aperitivo, as the name of the place suggests we would have found a great vibe, but on a Wed. night it was a bit quiet. Also it is a bit hard to find, hidden slightly in the stylish Ampersand hotel right across from South Ken station. But once you find it, Apero is a nice little place to know. Cin cin! read more

My daughter barfed hard the other day in Apero, and those warm hearted Italians were all, no big deal. My breakfast was, notwithstanding my 9 month old daughters refusal to just chiiiiill out, excellent. I love this place for supper, but breakfast is equally good. read more

No free cocktail despite offer on yelp!! Staff Member told us he doesn't understand why yelp offers that promotion as he states they never worked with yelp. (Thats how we found the place) Food was good, decor is great but service is below average. Prices are reasonable. read more

Apero is the sort of restaurant I could spend all day in. Tucked beneath my absolute fave London hotel (The Ampersand) Apero is a cosy, laid back retreat from the hustle and bustle of London. My favourite place for a lazy brunch, a romantic dinner or cocktails with friends! read more

Apero Restaurant and Bar - Mediterranean Near Me - London, XGL

My wife and I had dinner and drinks here one early weekday evening. It was just a couple blocks away from the South Kensington Tube station. The subterranean location is well lit from the line of short windows and the mostly white-painted brick walls. I liked the style of the arches scattered throughout. It was very comfortable. During the time we were present, there were a few people working on computers, a few enjoying drinks at the bar, a few having dinner. The three or four staff members were easily accessible, were pleasant, and were clearly fans of the menu. Our cocktails, the Quattro Fiumi and the De La Galette, were fantastic. I don't typically order mixed drinks--so take my critique with a grain of salt--but we both ordered a second round. The menu is mostly small plates with a few that tended toward entree size. It is a manageable list that will make any foodie salivate. The crispy fried mushrooms were tempura battered and fried perfectly, not too greasy. The Scottish Scallop was sealed in its shell along with a great sauce. The Gem Salad with asparagus and yellow beans is simply dressed with thin slices of a great formagella cheese. The roast hake and pork cheeks were also well balanced with good textures. The chocolate fondant and the caramel chocolate mousse, were perfect. All the dishes had a variety of textures and colors. The flavors were well balanced. Kudos to the kitchen and the bar for an interesting and well executed meal. I felt that the quality and portions were a good value for the price. Apero is at the top of my list for a nice dinner out. read more

Dear business owner: Remove the Yelp Check-In offer! Came here for brunch intent on using the Check-In offer for 1 free brunch cocktail. Staff didn't honor it. Reason given was that they didn't know about it and supposedly contacted the company (Yelp) to remove it. I don't think Yelp adds Check-In Offers and it must be done by the owner. On to the review: Had brunch with 4. Overall the food was good: Pancakes - 5 stars Buratta and tomatoes - 4 stars Eggs Benedict & Florence - 3.5 (Hollandaise sauce was thick without much flavor, Benedict had fun sliced sandwich ham, eggs were poached perfectly however) read more

I only had tea here, so cannot comment on the food (but I saw it on other tables and looked very good) the place is the basement bar of the newly renovated hotel and it is quiet and stylish, the staff is very polite and the menu has interesting stuff. This place is ideal for a relaxed afternoon or brunch, since the tables are not close and they let you chat. They are not fussy like in other places in South Ken when after you have had your drink seems like you are not welcome anymore and need to leave asap! Will come back for meals for sure read more

Absolutely amazing service, always having glasses topped up by staff wether it's wine or water! If you check in there yelp offer a free cocktail with brunch but they do not accept that offer as yelp are offering it without them knowing and they can't stop it! We ordered from the brunch menu and it was absolutely Devine! You definitely get a good amount of food for your money! Absolutely delicious! Accommodates vegetarians perfectly with a scrumptious full English! And a very large side order, I had the vegetarian breakfast, and then ordered a side order of smoked bacon! Definitely recommended! read more

Apero Restaurant and Bar - I had the vegetarian full English with choice of how you want your eggs cooked, I also had a side order of smoked bacon. - Mediterranean Near Me - London, XGL

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Breakfast today. Food was good, service was good. At the end, one Italian waiter said to the other Italian waiter as he was charging our credit card, right in front of us, but in Italian: "Americans, charge double!" How do you say "Douche Bag" in Italian? read more