Fiona is what makes Fiona's amazing! She greeted us, chatted with us and really made our dinner special. I was able to easily reach the company via email to book a reservation! We arrived and were able to pick any seat in the house. Fiona talked is thru the menu. We ended up with the daily soup, a salad, fries and fish and chips! Then 3 desserts!!!! We had to order the sticky toffee pudding twice because it was honestly that amazing! Will be back even if for just the dessert! Thank you to Fiona and our waitress for making my friend feel special on her birthday and for putting candles in her cake!! read more

Ffiona's Restaurant - White wine to start! - British Near Me - London, XGL

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We were so happy when we called (last minute) for a reservation and got in. Down home cooking at a friendly budget and that takes your breath away! The service matched the exquisite spot and we were served by Ffiona herself. What an awesome experience to meet the owner of the place. It is definitely a local and charming spot. read more

A hidden gem in Kensington! We had the most wonderful time at Ffiona's, felt like we were dining in Ffiona's home. Such great ambience. The service and food were both phenomenal. The chicken Kyiv is truly the best I've even had- I doubt it will ever be beat! There were so many regulars at this restaurant who knew Fiona by name which speaks to how wonderful this place is. read more

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Awesome in all regards. Unpretentious, fun, warm, fine dining for a reasonable cost. My wife and I shared a starter, duck pate with toast points. It was delicious. Our main courses were fish and chips, and "perhaps the world's greatest" chicken Kiev. Both were excellent. With regard to the chicken Kiev, I think the word "perhaps" is simply there for modesty's sake. In any event, it's the best we've had. Finally dessert, again, delicious. Lemon cheese ale and sticker toffee pudding. Could not have ended better. The whole meal we were guided by Ffiona who would share an anecdote here or there to explain why a particular dish was unique to her business. We will be back. read more

Followed Yelp review to this little gem. Small, simple restaurant, courteous staff, served perfectly cooked tender melt in your mouth lamb, perfect roasted carrots. Dessert of flourless chocolate cake tenderly flavored with orange peel and topped with vanilla Ice cream was the ideal end to the meal. My only negative comment is that with such high quality meal there should be cloth napkins. read more

Ffiona's Restaurant - Welsh lamb - British Near Me - London, XGL

Great breakfast place in Kensington. Service was good, and the atmosphere is laid back and welcoming. I highly recommend for breakfast! read more

Ffiona's Restaurant - Traditional English and Eggs Benny! - British Near Me - London, XGL

Lucky find. Yelp scores again with ffiona's. Great branch but they fill up fast. Get here before 11 and you can snag a table before the reservations start pouring in on a Sunday. The owner is friendly and quick talking. Menu is robust. Gluten free pancakes, English breakfast and fruit locally sourced from Kent all make the list. Will definitely have to come back for lunch or dinner on my next trip. Was a quick bus ride from our hotel and easy to find on a cute block off the beaten path of Kensington High Street. I had the sweet potato chorizo hash which defies any stereotypes of English food being bland. Well seasoned ripe sweet potato with peppery chorizo and 2 fired eggs prepared to perfection. Also, fresh oj in the mimosa. Love. read more

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Wonderful gem in Kensington! We had a fantastic dinner for our family and the host and staff were awesome. Food was equally excellent and overall had a great experience - would recommend! read more

Ffiona's is simply one of those restaurants that makes you question all of your previous five star ratings. I had the pleasure of visiting this charming little British restaurant last week for a team dinner with a handful of coworkers and I think most of us agreed it was one of our best meals in London. The lights were low, the walls covered in sheet music and not a menu in sight--other than what was scribbled on the back wall in chalk. I ordered the Rump of Welsh Lamb and it was without a doubt the best lamb I've ever. It was impossibly tender and there was a thick salty crust that made it perfect just on it's own. However, for those that aren't purists, there were two sauces served with the lamb, a sweet chutney and a mint sauce that surprisingly took the dish to a whole new level. The drinks were not anything special for me, but still well executed. For dessert, I finally got my long-awaited sticky toffee pudding! Toffee is one of my favorite sweets and this one was everything I hoped for and more. Richer and stickier than what I've experienced in the U.S., this toffee sauce clung tightly to the moist sponge cake beneath it. It was topped with vanilla ice cream which was a nice subtle sweetness to cut the intense toffee flavor. The service was excellent all around. Our waitress (Fiona herself!) even comped one of our bottles of wine as a apology for having to sit next to an extra rowdy (read: drunk) group for the entire night. If you're in Kensington, or elsewhere in London and up for a commute, this is a must try! read more

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Best food in London! So cute & quaint. Book reservations as it fills up quickly. Ffiona is a sweet wonderful host! Have the Chicken Kiev as it is the best! Also the crumble cake. This is a hidden gem in London! Only closed Mondays. 2 sisters run the place- Ffiona & Alphena read more

The best meal we had while in London!! What a pleasant surprise to find this little gem. When we walked in Fiona herself seated us. She knew almost everyone that walked in the door by name.....if the locals are regulars you know you picked the right restaurant!! The restaurant has a very warm feel to it. Not only the decor but the staff as well. Our server was so helpful and nice. We never felt rushed. When I had a question about the wines, she brought me tastes of each! I had the most delicious scallops and the best sticky toffee pudding ever! I cannot day enough wonderful things about Ffiona's. Just do yourself a favor and go so you can experience it yourself! read more

If you know Kensington, you know Ffiona's, and there's a good reason for that. Right up front here I need to give Ffiona's recognition for embracing Yelp and adding functionality like being able to contact and quickly hear back from Ffiona's wholly within the app - brilliant. I know Yelp can be extremely frustrating for many business owners, but Ffiona, who is a true gem of a human and big part of why Ffiona's is so appealing, has really embraced the interface in a positive way. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? What more could you ask for? Quaint and authentic, a meal at Ffiona's honestly feels as though you're a guest at here house, with standard dining room table, chair, and cutlery options akin to what are likely in your own home in addition to a simple menu and specials that will cover all the favorites. It's worth noting here that Ffiona herself is lovely in every way, and truly cares for each of her customers as if they were, again, a guest in her own home. Star Granted. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? Ffiona's isn't what I would call cheap, but by Kensington standards she's right in line with the average price points more or less across the board. If I recall correctly my jalapeno scramble special was £15.00 or so with my side of sausage included, and while it wasn't a ton of food as you might be able to deduce from the picture, it was satisfying. Star Granted. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? Breakfast dishes are my favorite dishes, and Ffiona's dished up a good one. While a little bit runny as you also might be able to tell from the picture, my jalapeno scramble with mushrooms, some potatoes, and diced pickled jalapenos had really good flavor and went well atop the toast. I was hoping for a tad bit more than a single piece of sausage as my side, but that too was very good. Single Star Granted. Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could? Next time my mother is in London I'm bringing her to Ffiona's first thing, and come to think of it there's no one I wouldn't bring to Ffiona's given the charm, the atmosphere, the menu, value, and quality. Star Granted. read more

Ffiona's Restaurant - Jalapeño Breakfast Special: £15.00 - British Near Me - London, XGL

Absolutely gorgeous food. I ordered a vegetable soup and a chicken Kiev. The menu is written only on a blackboard on the left wall, which is not admittedly the most convenient but gives the place a nice, cozy feel (there is, however, a printed drink menu). The vegetable soup came in a moderate-sized cup and was fairly thick like a puree. All the vegetables, herbs, and spices used came together beautifully. The chicken Kiev was amazing, from its perfectly crusted exterior to the moist and tender breast meat. Many a restaurant in the moderately high price range will serve up chicken that is dry and tasteless, so for them to make it not only well but extremely well is impressive. The texture was soft but not mushy, and melted in your mouth. The garlic butter filling and the sauce on the outside helped enhance the flavor of the dish. 95/100 read more

Visiting from California for the second summer in a row and both times enjoyed this fantastic dining experience-- we were not disappointed. "Probably the best chicken Kiev in the world" Atmosphere is wonderful, food is terrific, service is fantastic, and Miss Ffiona was an absolute joy to meet. read more

Ffiona's Restaurant - Our family loves ffiona's!! - British Near Me - London, XGL

Excellent brunch spot - definitely book in advance. Portions are massive and delicious, and the staff was cheeky and fun. They do a Full English - veggie or non, plus heaps of eggs dishes, plenty of great side options like halloumi or bacon, and the pancakes looked nice. And we had a lovely glass of pink prosecco, too. read more

Ffiona's Restaurant - The (veggie) Full English - British Near Me - London, XGL

This place is fantastic. It is a wonderful place because there is a good atmosphere and tasty dishes are served. This place relaxes me with a magic design: many clocks, flowers, books and others nice details. When I want to be alone, it is the perfect place. I like to order in this restaurant a Latte and Prawn&grilles avocado - these are very delicious. I'm in love with this place! read more

Excellent full English breakfast. Definitely recommend. It doesn't seem much on the outside, but inside you get a warm welcome. read more

Ffiona's Restaurant - Full English breakfast - British Near Me - London, XGL

The definition of a neighborhood gem. Excellent food, friendly professional service, & cosy interior. Wonderful

Very cute restaurant! The food was incredible! I had fish and chips and my friend had lamb with mashed potatoes. We were torn between the two so we shared. Both entrees were incredible! Our service was great. We opted for 2 desserts: sticky toffee pudding and a custard apple and blueberry crumble! I'm so glad I found this place on yelp. The restaurant has limited seating so be sure to make a reservation. You will not be disappointed read more

The owner greeted us and was able to seat us without a reservation . My wife and I were looking for a delicious last meal during our stay in london. We had the avocado appetizer which turned me instantly into an avocado lover with its buttery taste and cooling greens. It was perfect blend of crisp and sweet And savory! We also had the asparagus which was pretty yummy as well I had the beef strips, not sure what it's called. It was delicious and I enjoyed it slowly. The pizzer drink (spelled it wrong I think ) Was amazing though it looked weird with several leaves and fruits inside. We ended our meal with coffee with baileys! It's extreme coffee that's for sure. read more

Wonderful place. Food was delicious and server's recommendations were wonderful. Outstanding squid entree was very tender and had a nice little kick from the chilies. Chicken Kiev was certainly the best I've ever had with savoury sauce and perfectly crispy breading. Calcanon and steamed greens were perfect accompaniment. All served promptly and steaming hot. Portions were generous - couldn't finish it all. Had to try the lemon mascarpone cheesecake for dessert, which didn't disappoint. Cozy bistro location, good for couples, business and saw a few families. Will definitely make a point of returning next time I'm in London. read more

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

How do I even begin when a restaurant leaves such a beautiful & emotional impact upon you? On my last night in London, I was alone and switched to a hotel near Kensington Gardens and was starving for a place to eat. I pulled out Yelp and found Ffiona's and knew I had to try it based on the menu since I'm vegan/vegetarian. I walked in right as they opened and was warmly greeted by FFiona herself. The inside of the restaurant is the most quaint, beautiful little place I've ever stepped foot into. I wish so badly my boyfriend hadn't been working and that he could have joined me - this is definitely a great place to bring a date! However, even though I was all alone, Ffiona made me feel like I was part of the family - she herself is a warm, welcoming hostess. I ordered the Grilled avocado appetizer and was blown away. Fresh, full of flavor, and absolutely delicious. What a way to start a meal! I could eat that every single day. For my main course, I had the Courgetti and Sweet potato noodles - WOW. Raw, vegan, AND delicious? You can't beat it. I doubt any meat eater could find issue with this dish - amazing. And or course, I had to order the Sticky Toffee Pudding for dessert on my last night here. It was fantastic - melt in your mouth delicious. I was lucky enough to be the only patron in the restaurant the whole time I was there (I guess I can thank the warm weather, early dinner time, and the fact it was a Tuesday night). I was able to chat to Ffiona for most of my time and it really made the experience that much more beautiful. Truly, my dinner at Ffiona's was nearly life-changing - I've never been so emotionally affected by a meal before. The experience was so beautiful and so loving from start to finish - I left the restaurant feeling full and happy, though it made leaving London so much harder. Ffiona - if I could pack up you and this lovely restaurant and bring it back to New York, I would. This place is hands down my FAVORITE restaurant - US, UK, or otherwise. What a place! What a meal! I'll be telling everyone I know about this place and on my future trips to London, I'll be visiting you and bringing my friends and my appetite. Thank you for such a wonderful experience to leave London on such a high note xo read more

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What a wonderful find!!!!! We had the lamb and duck pate. Both were excellent! Nice friendly atmosphere and quant homey surroundings . Can't say enough good things about this restaurant. Obviously there were many regulars there injoying the food and company . Local or tourist, don't miss this gem !!!! Ffiona ROCKS!!! read more

We came here for brunch and it was absolutely wonderful and sweet and fun and all the things brunch should be. It's a small space and warm and cozy. The food was also very good. We definitely needs to come back fo din din. read more

FFiona's is open and serving the same amazing food as always. We have eaten there several times since the loosening of Covid lock-down restrictions, and experienced the same welcoming environment and delicious food that Ffiona's has offered for many years. As with many small businesses in these difficult times, Ffiona's needs our support. Please, get out and support this London legend early and often. read more

Lovely atmosphere here and yummy comfort food and a nice wide menu choice. I go on Sunday's for a lazy lunch but you need to book in advance as it gets busy. read more

One of our favorite meals of our recent trip to London. From the moment we walked in we felt like we were at a friends house for dinner. Outstanding food. We had the Lamb and Fish and chips. Both were some of the best ever. Ffiona the owner was present and really made a great effort to make our evening memorable.Also our server a young lady from Portugal (I'm sorry I didn't get her name) was great. I can see why shes been in business for 25 years. Great job !! read more

We love this place! The staff is very nice and helpful. We tried the chicken kiev and pork chop, both were pretty good. Their cheesecake is amazing, not too sweet, not too heavy. If we visit London again, definitely will come back here. It was the best meal we had in London! read more

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Amazing Lunch! We had 2 bloody Mary's on the 2 for the price of one and the fish n chips. All of it was excellent. The service made you feel like you needed to stay all day, so friendly. The portions were large and the drinks were delicious. Small place, so if your going for dinner make a reservations. Go enjoy!! read more

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

Really friendly staff, and a very warm and welcoming atmosphere. And fresh bouquets on tables make this place even more lovely. Had the eggs Benedict special with beetroot hummus and a side of small french toast with fruits. Delicious food, great people. Will definitely come back for supper, there are some menu items I still want to try. read more

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We walked in and the first employee we encountered was extremely rude. We asked if a table was available and the woman's response was..."no keeping walking." Unbelievable! read more

Excellent. My boyfriend and I found it on google and it was the perfect distance from our AirBnb. We just wanted some sort of breakfast food. This exceeded our expectations. Home made whip creme, fresh fruit, and the most delicious caramel we've ever tasted on perfectly cooked French toast and the best tasting salmon eggs Benedict. I came back to NY and had salmon eggs benedict at a well known brunch spot, needless to say, they will never be the same because of how good they were at Ffiona's! read more

Ffiona's Restaurant - Salmon and Eggs Benedict - British Near Me - London, XGL

Really excellent dining experience. Wonderful fish and chips. Small venue, good idea to have reservations. Broad menu that changes daily and super friendly, fun staff. read more

A great little place not far from Kensington Palace. Warm, cozy and inviting. After reading the reviews I had to try it before dashing off to the airport. They open at 6pm, so I called at 5:30, said I was one, and it was no problem. I was the first person in the door and was welcomed and seated and we got started right away. Fiona explained the menu with gusto and a no-nonsense confidence. I started with the fig and goat cheese salad. Light, tasty, beautifully dressed. Next I opted for the famous Chicken Kiev, which was perfectly executed. The chicken was fried perfectly, juicy on the inside, with a beautiful garlic butter sauce oozing out from the inside. Did have room for dessert. Don't miss it if you are in the area. Make sure you book, this place is hot! read more

Great pub food. Friendly staff. Good location. Fish and chips are delicious. Large order is huge!

Food 5 // Ambiance 5 // Service 5 This place was on my eye from the second I stepped into London. This is a tiny little spot so definitely reserve well ahead of time! Luckily, since I was a solo traveller, I was seated promptly. The owner of the restaurant is not only cooking and serving, but adding her flair to the ambiance of Ffiona's. She embodies the restaurant and you can see her love and passion in the food, decor, and warmth of the restaurant. The food was simple, delicious and fresh! The drinks menu was quite unique. I got a lychee and prosecco drink -- so refreshing! ALSO GET THE STICKY TOFFEE -- the best I have ever had! read more

What a marvelous place. The food is excellent and Ffiona is such a gregarious and creative cook. This is simply one of my favorites in London. Fish and chips was delightful and the lamb superb. Great list of sides and a varied menu featuring fresh ingredients in season. This is a good place for family, friends, or couples. It is on the smallish side so I recommend that you call ahead for a reservation or drop Fiona an email. The location is Kensington with a simple storefront. It was not too far from public transportation. Loved talking to Fiona and her staff. This is a gem and worth the trip to dine there. read more

You want the best food in London go to Ffionas. The owner is wonderful and runs the restaurant on the floor. The food is to die for. Especially the Toffee Pudding, holy moly!!! Like last meal type good. A lot of locals come and it's a real home type feel. Catch the music on the ceilings it's pretty awesome. Don't miss this delicious meal in London, I promise you won't regret it. read more

Ffiona's Restaurant - Toffee Pudding (yum.com) - British Near Me - London, XGL

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Such a quaint cute restaurant with candles throughout. Ffiona is the owner and was there the night we went. She was so sweet! I had the chicken kiev and it was so good! read more

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

You won't find friendlier servers anywhere. Really down to earth, making us feel at home. They even understand "American!" Place is very popular and crowded. We came for brunch and couldn't have been happier with the quality and quantity of the food. Prices are reasonable, and the conversations priceless. Our first time to London and so happy we found this jewel. Did I mention the food was great! To all of our American friends, don't miss this fabulous restaurant. read more