This is our third night in London and though we have had good lunches Ffiona's DEFINITELYis a five star gem. You walk in and your nose is met with this amazing mix of delicious and tempting. The prawns were perfecting cooked and paired with a lively peapod salad. The lamb melted in your mouth and the chicken kiev was moist tender and dripping in butter ( you need to locate the butter spot). The sticky toffee pudding with ice cream does not disappoint. And I always love a cappuccino that does NOT loose its foam when stirred. My only regret is that we are not staying longer so that we could come back again. read more

Solid food and good service! It was a great first British restaurant for an American to try.

What a cozy little place! Food is really good! Owner sits down with you and asks you what you would like. Nice little cocktail list. Good wine list. Reasonable prices. There is NOTHING here not to like! read more

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great services, pricy but decent food. order eggs royal, French toast for brunch on Sunday. The eggs royal is well made, the French toast is average. it is a busy place, most people already had reservation, we were just lucky to get a table. service was excellent. read more

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The reputation the Brits have around bad food and worse weather is totally bucked at Ffiona's. Best Chicken Kiev I have ever had, but all oof the good was top notch. And the service was impeccable- we were there in the middle of a rush but they paid the utmost attention read more

Ordered duck, lamp and fish and chips. it turned out that the fish and chips are the best out of the three. lamp was OK. The amount of food per order is not a lot, so be prepared to order more if you are in hunger! read more

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First of all, make a reservation! Second, British food is delicious over there! The place is nice, Fiona is extra nice and the food is really good! If you need any help they will explain everything you need to know before you order. The place is charming and lovely with lights coming out of candles. At first we thought it was a bit pricey but with this quality of food and compare to others restaurants, it's definitely not that pricey! If you are looking to end a day nicely, this is the place to go to. PS : the chicken Kiev is a must try read more

Lovely restaurant that I enjoyed with my daughter at the beginning of our sprint through Europe. We traipsed through Buckingham Palace earlier - wouldn't turn down a meal there, but the home folks seem pretty uptight. Not so at Ffiona's and the smashing people and food. Our charming server Fatima and the owner's very helpful sister took lovely care of us. The chicken Kiev and roast lamb were delish and the variety of veggies was the bomb. We finished with Blueberry crumble and we're off to Paris. Is there anything to eat there? read more

Very refreshing considering I spent 5 hours stuck in JFK and 12 hours flight. The atmosphere is definitely different from that of the US. The 3 blueberry pancakes were wonderful. Thank you. read more

We had a lovely dinner here for our last night in London. As soon as you step in, it feels like you're eating at a friend's house. My husband ate the Chicken Kiev (delicious!) and I had the traditional fish 'n chips. Everything was so delicious and fresh, and reasonably priced. This is a definite must! read more

Ffiona's Restaurant - Traditional fish 'n Homemade Traditional Fish And Chips , Tartare Sauce And Mushy Peas - British Near Me - London, XGL

After walking by several times I decided to try this small restaurant. It was cozy but made impersonal as the owner conducted business loudly on her phone in the middle of the restaurant. The food was ok, but very pricey for what you got and tiny sides cost 4 pounds. Go somewhere else where they respect your experience and your wallet. read more

Beyond reproach. Perfect food, well plated and seasoned. I had the chicken Kiev on my second visit and the beef and kidney pie on my first. I can't do it justice with words! Also Ffiona herself is just the best. She's personal, friendly and understands good service! I highly recommend this place! read more

Ffiona's Restaurant - Beef and kidney pie. - British Near Me - London, XGL

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Beautiful food, loved the entire experience. The music really helped me and my wife vibe and eat! can't wait to return

I it. My first here. My husband found this restaurant on Yelp, he recommended it to me. I'm glad I went. I had greens and grilled prawns. I enjoyed every bite. Ffiona is very warm and welcoming. I will definitely go back someday. read more

Ffiona's Restaurant - Awesomeness - British Near Me - London, XGL

Yes... the hype is right. Food and service was spot on. Sticky pudding was over the top excellent. Everything was delicious. Recommend to all readers. This is worth the trip. read more

What a charming little restaurant. We went here a few days ago with some friends to celebrate my husband's birthday. The restaurant is intimate and charming, the staff is friendly, funny and very accommodating, and the food was delicious! The prices were very fair too. Will definitely visit again the next time we are in London. read more

We are on vacation from San Francisco and found this restaurant on yelp. We are so happy we spent our first night in London at Ffionas, it was amazing! The food was great but most of all the 2 ladies that run the place are the sweetest can be and treat you like family. We even got to talk and share about one of their trips to California and had lots of jokes! We love this place! 1000000x recommended! read more

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Ffiona's Restaurant is a true hidden gem of London. Run by Ffiona herself, this spot serves up incredible, British inspired dishes with gourmet spins in a cozy, casual yet slightly elegant environment. When we arrived at Ffiona's, we were warmly greeted by Ffiona, though we were told dinner was full. Luckily, there seemed to be a no-show for a reservation so she told us if we just waited 5 minutes and the reservers didn't show then we could have their table. As luck would have it, 5 minutes passed and Ffiona had us seated, telling us she was happy to serve us! Bare in mind, this is a small establishment with limited seating within limited hours, so you may want to make a reservation; not all could be so lucky! We had wine and were served delicious warm bread and butter as we looked over the fantastic menu. Ffiona has many British classics on the menu and all sound delicious. We began with bowls of the Homemade Vegetable Soup; so comforting after being outside in the cold rain. A pea centric dish, it was simply delightful; light but rich! So many mains to choose from, but there was a special on we just could not pass up: Traditional Roast Beef with Housemade Horseradish, Yorkshire Pudding, Potatoes, Braised Cabbage, and Glazed Carrots. Truly and honestly, this meal was DIVINE! I don't normally eat a lot of beefy meals, but it just seemed right being in England in the chilly Autumn. The beef was tender and rich in that way only beef can be. The beef soaked up its own au jus sauce around it and it's richness was cut perfectly by the Housemade Horseradish, which was sharp but much smoother and less hot than the jarred version. The Yorkshire Pudding was fluffy and savory, a perfect vehicle to soak up more of that au jus. The potatoes were so beautifully crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. And the cabbage and carrots were earthly and sweet respectively; both balancing out the heartiness of the other elements of the entire dish. Truly a fantastic dinner! Also, I must note that Ffiona takes great pride in her food. This was a special of the day because she said she found some great beef earlier and bought it for the dinner hours. She is actively seeking out quality ingredients to make her meals. We were some of the last to get the roast beef as I heard her tell the server working with her that "there's no more beef"; this means that her team is working with quality ingredients that are fresh, and not over produced. It's refreshing! I have a lot of respect for this. We finished out the meal with the Sticky Toffee Pudding a.k.a. my new favorite dessert! A soft pound cake covered in a sticky toffee sauce reminiscent of caramel but with that more distinctive toffee flavor. I've never had sticky toffee pudding but always wanted to try it; I'm sure glad I did! Another great perk of dining at Ffiona's is Ffiona herself! She is out on the floor, taking orders, serving food, and causing laughter in her wake. She is jovial and full of life; she even sat down with guests to joke with them as she took orders and even danced while carrying plates of beautiful food to the excited guests. I could sit and talk to her all night! A close atmosphere, I also met another solo American traveler who I had come and sit with us to enjoy the lovely meal and awesome experience. This was a truly wonderful dining experience I will always remember as part of my time in London. The atmosphere, the new friend, the laughs and jokes with Ffiona, and the awe inspiring food. If you're in London for dinner, come here! read more

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A small charming restaurant serving classic British foods. I absolutely loved the Chicken Kiev! The homemade vegetable soup was soothing and tasty. Service was fantastic and very friendly. I also liked the sticky toffee pudding dessert. read more

Ffiona's Restaurant - Chicken Kiev - British Near Me - London, XGL

What a cute, charming place! We just happened upon Ffiona's and ended up having a wonderful dinner. The service is top notch too and they really made an effort to make food that was gluten free for my business colleague. The chicken Kiev and venison were delicious! We'll definitely return. read more

We never come to London that we don't first ensure that we can get a place at Ffiona's table. We walked in the door five years ago and we have been coming back ever since. It's worth a trip across the pond to eat the food, share a chat and enjoy the scene at this Kensington landmark. Never had a meal that we didn't enjoy or a hug that we didn't cherish. Love the woman and the place and you will too. It's full of heart and many places don't serve that!!! read more

Ffiona's Restaurant - Wonderful night with wonderful food and a dear friend! - British Near Me - London, XGL

This lady in picture is racist. I am Asian. And I waited in the queue for the long time, but she only let others white people or family to go inside ( I know some didn't book) but let me alone. Even worse, a Middle East woman didn't make a reservation but came later than me but she let her in but ignored me and told me that there were no vacancy. We waited close to the door, but some other customers came in and there we're still gaps in the door, she was mad about that and shouted at me and my friends to close my door. Is this my responsibility to help you close the door if it's caused by others lady? If you want your customers to close the door. Why don't you be polite and I will feel more comfortable. This experience made me sad and disappointed, I wonder why where were still some people live in their small and unreasonable discrimination world？ 中国人不要来。这个餐厅服务员搞歧视。让中东人排在我们后面的还有白人先进（他们都是没有预约的），让我和我的朋友等了很久还不让我们坐下。告诉我们没有位子了。然后门是关不紧的，别人进来门没关好漏风，不是我们的问题，还很凶地让我帮她关上。服务态度极差！ read more

A West London classic, Fiona is the best! Have been going here for over a decade and it remains the best breakfast spot in town. Highly recommend for a proper English breakfast! read more

Hidden in the streets between Notting Hill and Kensington High is the small and cozy restaurant that will put the "Good" in your good morning. Taken care of by a super nice staff (you will feel undeserving of so much niceness), Ffiona's receives you with long family style tables where your party will feel at home and strangers behave like family. The english breakfast is superb! Bacon with just the right crisp, black pudding that will make you like black pudding and delicious British sausages grilled to perfection. The coffee is surely made in heaven along with the sourdough toast bread. The speed at which your food comes out will amaze you. Make a booking, or get there as soon as they open, the place is popular among the locals. read more

Terribly rude staff. We were referred to this restaurant from the staff at Maggie Jones as we didn't have a reservation there. We walked in to Ffionas, and when the lady I spoke to asked for our name and I informed her we didn't have a reservation but were sent there from Maggie Jones, she informed me they were booked and to 'keep walking'. Very curt, dismissive and seemed short tempered. I'm not expecting red carpet treatment, but there's too many other restaurants in Kensington to put up with that kind of service. Don't think I'll be venturing back to try it out. Thumbs down from the reception alone. read more

We went to Ffiona's on our last night during a London trip in March. Months before our trip, our friend Lori S. had recommended we stop in at Ffiona's if we'd be in Kensington during our visit. On our last day, we found ourselves randomly just a few blocks away from the restaurant, so we called and got a table for dinner. We were so warmly greeted by Ffiona that I would have swore we were in the Southern US, not London. Ffiona is the brightest ray of sunshine that she could clear the sky on even the gloomiest of London days. She set us up at a table in the back and we all got settled in. We quickly glanced over the menu, with our party of four (me, the Mister, and his parents) deciding fairly quickly which delicious sounding items we'd have for dinner. For me, as soon as I saw fish and chips, I knew it had to be my final dinner of our trip. I found it to be just delicious and the perfect selection. The fish was nice, flaky, and the batter was wonderfully crisp. The chips were also great, along with the mushy peas! Just simply perfect, especially along with the bottled cider on the menu. I was one happy American tourist. For dessert, we had a wide selection of offerings, from sticky toffee pudding to just simple ice cream. We all chose something different and shared... leaving happy and satisfied. The best part was when Ffiona came over to check how everything was. We explained that we were on the last day of our visit and came to Ffiona's on Lori S.'s recommendation. She immediately remembered Lori from 3 years earlier and even knew what table she sat at. She was such a gem and let us record a little video with her to send to Lori in the states. Look, I am just going to put it out there. If I could have stuffed Ffiona into my luggage, she'd currently be living in Columbus, Ohio. She was such a delight and we felt such an immediate connection with her that it is heartbreaking that we live on the other side of the Atlantic. I don't know when I'll be back in London; but when I am, I'll be at Ffiona's! read more

Very cute restaurant. The decor was lovely. I felt very comfortable. The food was very good. What we ordered was quite simple but was just what I needed to start my day. Dishes don't come with sides unless you order separately. If you are looking for a breakfast place, give Ffiona's a try. read more

Ffiona's was our first brunch spot in London. It was a lovely little cafe with good food and a cozy atmosphere. I had the English Breakfast and my fiance had the pesto eggs Benedict. They were both delicious. The sausage and tomatoes with the English breakfast were particularly tasty. I highly recommend the pesto eggs Benedict as the pesto was delicious and the combination of flavors was really nice. We went on a Friday at 11am and were the only ones there which made for a nice private brunch. I imagine it gets really busy on the weekends. The owner was there and both her and the server were really nice. Quick tip for U.S. visitors, bacon in the UK is more similar to salted ham. It is still pork and delicious, just prepared differently. read more

Ignore all negative comments. Everything is home made. My chicken pie was the best I have ever had. My friend's lamb was spectacular. The owner waited on us. Incredible! read more

As an avid yelper I had to come here based on the rave reviews that this place has. Luckily I happened to be in the area that day, and even more luckily we found a spot as a walk in. The décor is absolutely charming and very homey - what one would expect of a cute, small, family-run European bistro. The menu was well thought-out with an appropriate amount of options. Price.... well, while everything in London is expensive to a Canadian, I still found Ffiona's too be on the expensive end for food of comparable quality in London. I had the seared lamb - a fairly small piece of meat for 24 quid, that tasted slightly above-average at best. My friend had the home-made fishcakes, which were much more impressive as the fish was fresh and tender, and the cakes were battered and fried perfectly. Fiona herself was, of course, charming, but overall compared to the excellent dining scene in London and with respect to price vs. quality, I would not return despite a pleasant experience. read more

I came here for dinner with my parents on our last night in London and we were not disappointed. The food was lovely and the service was excellent. I had the vegetarian soup and the fish and chips and they were all delicious. My favorite was the sticky toffee pudding which was the perfect way to end our meal. Can't wait to come back to this place when I'm in London again! read more

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Love this cute little place! We came here on a beautiful Sunday morning for breakfast. The waitress was welcoming & quick to get us taken care of. The owner was there and she is just a peach! So sweet & attentive our entire sitting. Both ladies are just lovely & always made sure to check in on us. They genuinely care for their customers & service. We had the special of the day which was poached eggs w/ a homemade red hummus of some sort which was so delicious. Also the dish w/ eggs, sausage, bacon & 2 cafe lattes. Highly recommend Fiona's & hope to come back again one day :) read more

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Great people, but it is very small. I recommend you make a reservation because the entire restaurant seat maybe 20 people. There are only two waitresses period they seem to have a loyal following of regular customers period food was good but the atmosphere was lacking read more

We really liked this place a lot, Fiona was very personable as was her server. We were walk ins with not having "booked" a table yet she accommodated our party of 3. She made a tequila cocktail she called "summer in a glass" which was very refreshing. We had steak, spiraled sweet potato pasta, chicken Kiev which was a big hit. A yummy green salad shared with fresh parmesan dressing! read more

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The food was superb. Staff was friendly. The chicken kiev was fantastic. the sauce was amazing. the squash and apple crumb was also a delight. the apple mojito was good as well. i am glad i came here for my first meal in UK. I would definately come again in the future! read more

I don't get the hype. Maybe we ordered the wrong items. We ate here for brunch and found it to be lackluster at best. Boring, overpriced french toast, and some bland, dry, fried chicken dish that tasted like it could have come from a fast food joint. This was not great food and not worth the wait. read more

A couple of days late, but yet again, another amazing dinner his past Friday 01 December! Ffiona is the best! Her food literally sings! Since discovering this Kensington gem, I don't have dinner anywhere else whenever I'm in London! Don't delay! Go! This is one of the best spots in London! Ffiona is amazing. She's outstanding at what she does, hence why she's been in business for 24yrs! The food is just like home. Made with love, and full of comfort. Ffiona and her crew welcome you with open arms and treat you like family. Nothing on the menu will disappoint! read more

I never write reviews, but this is a special place. If you are far away from home but want to feel as if you've suddenly walked into your favorite home town restaurant - this is the place. First on the food. As has been stated in other reviews, this is wonderful British comfort food. For starters, we had the vegetable soup which was excellent. It's made with all natural ingredients, but rather than tasting vegan and bland its incredibly flavorful. Even more surprising, it's very substantial even though there are no heavy additives such as cream. My wife had the lamb and I had the hake prepared in the style that they normally prepare the cod. Again, both were excellent. The lamb was prepared to the optimal temperature and was tender and moist. The hake was perfectly seasoned. Do yourself a favor. Suspend the diet and have dessert. We splurged and had three - the sticky toffee, apple crumble and the lemon cheesecake. We were scrapping the bottom of all 3 plates minutes later. For hard core sweet tooth eaters like me, the sticky toffee is heaven. The lemon cheesecake was made with a ginger snap crust. If you like the graham cracker crust that typically comes with key lime pie - this crust takes it to a whole new level. The apple crumble is for the folks that like medium to light sweet desserts. Second, the service and atmosphere. As amazing as the food is, this is actually the best part. It's a small and cozy place that feels like a living room in your favorite relative's home. Fiona and her team are one of the most warm and caring groups that you'll find in a restaurant. I'm not talking about insincere chit chat or cold professionalism. They treat you like you just married their favorite sibling or cousin. When you ask for recommendations, they don't just replace your preferences with theirs and tell you what they like or what is "popular". They actually listen to your likes and dislikes and give you recommendations to help you have the best meal for you. Most importantly, they really care if you like what you have. Enjoy! read more

My very first brunch in London, so of course, I had to order the Full English Breakfast complete with English breakfast tea. The dish consisted of tomatoes, fried eggs (can do scrambled or boiled as well), sausage, chips, bacons (NOT American style), and "black pudding." Overall, I can't say I loved it, but perhaps, I have yet to get used to the British brunch (as opposed to the American/NYC brunch). The better part of the brunch was the ambience and the owner (?) lady. The restaurant was cozy and quirky; it really made me feel like I had stepped into a local Brit's small cottage for a hearty brunch. The owner lady was very jolly and kind to explain some of the dishes to us Americans. Really felt like she cared about her business and the customers she served. read more

Ffiona's was probably the best meal we ate in London, and definitely gave us the best overall experience! Dining at Ffiona's was like having a meal with a friend (who just happens to own a fabulous restaurant!). I cannot say enough good things about this place and its namesake! Ffiona herself was very welcoming and friendly, gave food and drink recommendations (take her recommendations, she will not steer you wrong!), made conversation with us and even brought out a cake when she learned both of our birthdays fell during our trip to London! Her level of hospitality went beyond anything else we've experienced! Even the other patrons were warm and welcoming and we stayed much longer than we intended to while chatting with the people next to us and Ffiona. Besides being a fabulous hostess, Ffiona's food is to die for! I started with the kale salad (with quinoa, edamame, cranberries, avocado and sunflower seeds with a mango, basil and tahini dressing), which was Ffiona's recommendation. It was delicious and paired well with the cocktail she recommended. I am still talking about that amazing salad! For our main dishes, I had a chicken dish and my husband had the lamb. Everything was so good, there was a lot of plate sharing going on! I highly recommend Ffiona's and will no doubt be back next time we're in London! read more