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    Orsini

    4.1 (67 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Coffee & Tea
    Closed 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Carrot cake with mascarpone cream

    Well I have dined at Orsini 5 times over a period of a year. Each time my dinner exceeded my expectations. The pastas are home made. The risotto with beet root was super, as was the lasagna. The deserts are light and tasty. Add a nice wine list and friendly knowledgeable service and you have a winner. This is by far the best Italian restaurant in London. I have brought friends and they have all agreed the the food is indeed 5 stars. They do run out of the homemade deserts, so come early.

    Corinna H.

    Orsini is a friendly little Italian restaurant with a laid back and cosy atmosphere. I've only ever visited for lunch and we're usually surrounded by smart families, shoppers and museum goers as it's only a couple of minutes from exhibition road. I like the food here because they keep it plain and simple, emphasising good produce and fresh flavours. The pasta is particularly nice and they do a really good gnocchi in white wine sauce. There are also daily specials and today i tried the chickpea soup that was very wholesome although it did only come with one small bread roll that was a bit disappointing. The coffee is great and of course they serve the Italian staple beverages; big, glass bottles of chilled San Pellegrino and strong coffees. The creamy hot chocolates are fab too. It's best for a quick brunch before hitting the shops as there service can be very quick if you tell them politely that you're in a rush. Three of us went in today and ordered prosciutto and mozzarella panini's, that were made with lovely warm crispy baguettes. More importantly, we were done and dusted in half an hour, even though the restaurant was full.

    Complimentary bread and oil
    Julie V.

    Delightful and cozy. Came here after a long day of travel followed by a long day at the Natural History Museum. The atmosphere is warm and the food feels simple with complex flavor. I had the tagliatelle and the sauce was rich and went well with the 3 meat blend on top. Very close to a tube station as well.

    Bruschette for starters!
    Tida C.

    Was walking around after a full day of exploring and came across this little place. I looked it up on yelp and since they had decent reviews I decided to go in. I was greeted promptly by a very sweet Italian waiter. I got the menu and after a while of deciding what I wanted, I ordered a special seafood risotto and bruschette for starters. The bruschette comes with chopped tomato, an olive paste, and delicious roasted garlic. Each item complemented the other very well. Did I mention that the bread was delicious? Crispy, warm, and light. The seafood risotto came with prawns, calamari and the sauce was this creamy tomato sauce. It was topped with capers, which I felt wasn't needed but still AMAZING. All of this came to about £20, which I felt was much only because the food took a significantly long time to arrive. After I was done with my bruschette, I literally felt like I waited a solid 30 minutes for the risotto to come out. Don't get me wrong, it was delicious but I did wait a while. The risotto was also piping hot, so I wasn't quite as peeved, since it seemed like it was made fresh. My other gripe was that the service was subpar. All the interactions I had with the staff consisted of them having to come to my table. For example, seating me, taking my order, giving me my order, and giving me my bill. No one came to ask if I wanted anything else to drink or to see if I was doing ok, even though the table next to me had plenty of that action. With that all being said, the food was still fabulous and I'll give them some slack cause that's what Jesus would do. Overall, is definitely come back if I was given the chance.

    Anna S.

    Excellent quality Italian food! Our family had home-made pastas, seafood soup, and salmon. All food was delicious! We came in at atypical hour (15:30) and there were no people in this otherwise busy spot. The service was impeccable!

    risotto

    Delicious Italian food. I'm usually not a fan of risotto because I don't like the mushiness of typically, poorly cooked risottos. But, Orsini does them right. If anything, the risotto was undercooked, which is perfect for me because I like my rice on the harder side. The seafood in the risotto was also very fresh and well mixed into the sauce. -- taste / 5 aesthetics / 4 vibe / 4 service / 4 price for quality / 3 OVERALL / 4

    Homemade squid ink pasta with prawns, mussels, squid, cherry tomatoes, and chilis
    Meagan S.

    Amazing homemade pastas in a cute and modern space. Perfect for an afternoon cappuccino or evening outing after the museum.

    Fantastic Seafood soup
    Jeff R.

    Fantastic Italian. Not the largest restaurant, but awesome fresh fish dishes and authentic Italian food. Highly recommend and especially good after a day at the Victoria and Albert

    Delicious fresh tricolore salad.

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    8 years ago

    A lovely Italian restaurant across the road from the Victoria and Albert Museum. Perfect!

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    7 years ago

    Delicious homemade Italian food. Perfect portion sizes, and great flavor. Amazing dessert as well

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    15 years ago

    The staff were accommodating and were happy to adapt a breakfast dish on the menu to my requirements. The poached eggs were very good.

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    10 years ago

    Fresh pasta. And be sure to try their homemade cakes. It is a little pricey but worth it.

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    13 years ago

    Great food and service. Service is attentive and friendly with the Italian waitstaff and owners. Took a little long to get checked out.

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    10 years ago

    very basic kitchen. the pasta of my wife was too dante (dry). the lasagna is o.k- not more.

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    14 years ago

    One of my favorite restaurants around Kensington. Very friendly staff, great location and fresh, tasty food.

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    Not great, not particularly bad either. OK for a quick coffee before / after the museums.

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    Great service and a very friendly staff! We would recommend it for single travelers, couples or families.

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    My friend and I came here for a breakfast during the week. It was quite busy, but we were seated…read moreafter a short wait for the two of us. The cafe is pretty small but very cute. I loved the decor and atmosphere. Food: My friend and I both ordered the traditional English breakfast. I had mine with vegan sausage. The breakfast was exactly what I expected and was pretty good. I was excited they had a vegan sausage option instead of leaving the sausage off like other places. Service: Our service was quick and friendly. We were able to order promptly and our food came out in an expected amount of time. There is a bit of a time limit for stays because they are so busy, but we didn't feel rushed at all. TL;DR - Lovely place for an English breakfast

    We came when it opened to have breakfast. We ordered the British breakfast, scone, and tea for two…read more The British breakfast is quite overwhelming as it had so much food. It was nice to have some vegetables and it was enjoyable. The vanilla scone came in warm and enough clotted cream and jam. The pot of tea was plenty for 2 people. The quality of tea is nothing special just a traditional British breakfast tea. The service was fast and friendly. The interior was decorated that really feels traditionally British, it was a nice touch to the overall experience. Cute tea cups were used as well.

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