Krokodilos
Restaurant · Kensington Palace Gardens ·
Authentic Greek plates, rustic-chic vibe, fireplace, Greek wines
Authentic Greek plates, rustic-chic vibe, fireplace, Greek wines
"If you’re visiting the Kyoto Garden in Holland Park, I’d stop at Krokodilos for Greek delights nearby." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team
"From its linen canopy to its wooden shelves filled with Greek wines, there’s an inviting rustic-chic vibe to this large Greek restaurant – enhanced by the presence of a homely fireplace. The team know how to put their guests at ease and are happy to tell you the story behind each authentic dish. If you want a taste of proper taramasalata without leaving London, this is one of the best places to be – and the ‘Greek Olive Oil Experience’ is a brilliant way to start. Ensure you save room for the 'karidopita' chocolate and walnut cake with ‘kaimaki’ ice cream." - Michelin Inspector
"Krokodilos—with its perfectly polished floor-to-ceiling windows and gorgeous artwork—falls short in the taste department. This Greek restaurant off Kensington High Street has the heavy curtains, linen lamp shades, and impressive bar with bottles lining an entire wall, to make anyone want to spend an evening in the fancy-feeling dining room. But when it comes to the food, it leaves a lot to be desired. photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch Pause Unmute Starting with the ‘Greek olive oil experience’ that’s poured tableside for an underwhelming show. It’s about as exciting as receiving socks for your birthday. The starters are better than the mains, so focus on Greek salads and spanakopita flatbreads for a light dinner rather than going all out with things like delicate confit cod topped with an overpowering vinegar-heavy sauce, or a tomatoey prawn saganaki with barely any prawns. Inside, it’s a mix of old Kensington locals who likely have more money than taste buds, friends all dressed up for a bougie birthday dinner, and the odd couple with a 20-year age gap and an appetite for mediocre grilled calamari. Food Rundown Greek Salad A stand-up Greek salad, get this for the table. photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch ‘Spanakopita’ Flat Bread This was on the specials menu, and it was also the best thing we ate. So if it happens to be on, know that it’s a tangy, salty flatbread that should definitely be ordered. photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch Confit Cod If you order this, make sure that the sauce comes on the side. Without it, it’s a perfectly nice, light cod dish with creamy mash topped with crispy sourdough crumbs. The sauce ruins all of that with its intense vinegar-y flavour. photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch" - Rianne Shlebak
"It’s all about family-style feasts at this Greek restaurant in Kensington, where you’ll find wild goat and lamb-filled dolmadakia to share. But it’s the five types of Greek olive oil and sourdough to start that’s got us really excited." - team infatuation
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