KENSINGTON HIGH STREET | LONDON W8 6NA

Italian Restaurant Near the Royal Albert Hall

Il Portico, Kensington High Street | 10–12 minute walk from the Royal Albert Hall

Just a 10–12 minute walk from the Royal Albert Hall, 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 a concert for dinner, or afterwards to continue the evening over food and wine.

Useful links: https://www.royalalberthall.com/visit

Walking Directions from Royal Albert Hall to Il Portico:

  1. Start at Royal Albert Hall, exiting onto Kensington Gore.

  2. Walk west along Kensington Gore (~400 m) toward the Kensington Road/A315 junction.

  3. At the junction, turn right onto Kensington Road, heading northwest.

  4. Continue along Kensington Road for about 300 m until it becomes Kensington High Street.

  5. Keep walking west along Kensington High Street (A315) for another ~200 m.

  6. You’ll pass landmarks like the Design Museum and Holland Park across the road.
  7. Look for 277 Kensington High Street on your right—the home of Il Portico.

Upcoming Events at Royal Albert Hall

Ludovico Einaudi
July 1–4, 2025
The Strongman Classic
July 5, 2025
Jeremy Jordan
July 12, 2025
BBC Proms 2025
July 18 – September 13, 2025
5 Seconds of Summer
July 10, 2025
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277 Kensington High Street
London W8 6NA