KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | LONDON W8 6NA
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Italian Restaurant Near Olympia London

Il Portico, Kensington High Street | Around 13–15 minutes’ walk from Olympia London

Where to find us
Quick link directions from: Olympia | Royal Albert Hall | Holland Park | Leighton House

Visiting Olympia London for an exhibition, conference or live event? Il Portico is around a 13–15 minute walk away on Kensington High Street. Family-run since 1967, we serve handmade pasta, regional Italian dishes and a carefully chosen Italian wine list for lunch or dinner before or after your event.

Attending an event at British Airways ARC? Il Portico is also a convenient choice for pre-show dining.

Planning your visit? See the Olympia London visitor information.

Planning more time in the area? See our guide to visiting Kensington.

Walking Directions from Olympia to Il Portico:

  1. Exit Kensington (Olympia) Station onto Olympia Way.

  2. Turn right onto Olympia Way and walk southeast for ~50 m.

  3. Take the path toward Kensington High Street (A315).

  4. At the junction, continue straight onto Maclise Road, crossing the Motorail access road.

  5. Stay on Maclise Road for about 100 m until you reach Beaconsfield Terrace (passing Sinclair Road).

  6. Cross into Beaconsfield Terrace, turn left, and walk ~50 m along Blythe Road.
  7. Continue until reaching Kensington High Street (A315)—this becomes the main thoroughfare.
  8. Turn left onto Kensington High Street and walk east.
  9. Go approximately 0.3 mi (~5 minutes), passing landmarks like the Design Museum and Holland Park along the way.
  10. Look for 277 Kensington High Street on your right — that’s Il Portico.
Il Portico Menu

Events at Olympia

Early July
London Film and Comic Con
Source Fashion Tradeshow
Scoop Spring/Summer 2026
Mid to Late July
Hyper Japan Festival
The Jewellery Show.
Coming Soon This Autumn
PLASA Show: 7–9 September.
Other fairs from September include Speciality & Fine Food (9–10 Sept), Top Drawer (14–16 Sept), London Pet Show Live (20–21 Sept), International Security & Cyber Expos (30 Sept–1 Oct), and Independent Hotel Show (6–7 Oct)
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277 Kensington High Street
London W8 6NA

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