Italian Restaurant Near Olympia London

Il Portico, Kensington High Street | 10–12 minute walk from Olympia London

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

Just a 10–12 minute walk from Olympia London, Il Portico is a family-run Italian restaurant on Kensington High Street. We have been welcoming guests since 1967, serving handmade pasta and regional Italian dishes alongside an extensive Italian wine list. Join us before or after an event at Olympia for lunch or dinner.

Attending a show? Find an Italian restaurant near British Airways ARC. Useful links: https://www.olympia.london/

Walking Directions from Olympia to Il Portico:

Exit Kensington (Olympia) Station onto Olympia Way.
Turn right onto Olympia Way and walk southeast for ~50 m.
Take the path toward Kensington High Street (A315).
At the junction, continue straight onto Maclise Road, crossing the Motorail access road.
Stay on Maclise Road for about 100 m until you reach Beaconsfield Terrace (passing Sinclair Road).
Cross into Beaconsfield Terrace, turn left, and walk ~50 m along Blythe Road.
Continue until reaching Kensington High Street (A315)—this becomes the main thoroughfare.
Turn left onto Kensington High Street and walk east.
Go approximately 0.3 mi (~5 minutes), passing landmarks like the Design Museum and Holland Park along the way.
Look for 277 Kensington High Street on your right — that’s Il Portico.

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)

277 Kensington High Street
London W8 6NA