Maria G's Kensington

"Memories of living and working on the Amalfi Coast provided the inspiration behind this restaurant from chef Robin Gill. The short seasonal menu certainly follows the Italian culinary philosophy of using prime ingredients paired simply and intelligently to create complementary flavours. The room is stylish and there's also an intimate cocktail bar and a delightful garden terrace." - Michelin Inspector

"There are three things you should know about Maria G’s. Firstly, it’s got some dangerously good focaccia. Secondly, it’s the kind of out-of-the-way, relaxing place you’ll want to take your time in. And thirdly, it’s got an outdoor terrace by the river that feels a lot more like a private garden. A changing menu of Italian-inspired dishes means one day you’ll enjoy borlotti bean stew, and other days you’ll focus on the mackerel bolognese. FYI there's an even more secluded table for groups within this Fulham spot’s hidden garden. Perfect for a low-key, private dinner situation. " - Heidi Lauth Beasley, Jake Oliver, Rianne Shlebak

"There are three things you should know about Maria G’s in Kensington. Firstly, it serves dangerously good focaccia. Secondly, it’s the kind of out-of-the-way, relaxing place you’ll want to take your time in, catching up over pea and burrata arancini in comfy emerald booths. And thirdly, it’s got an indoor-outdoor terrace situation that feels very much like a private garden. The changing menu of Italian-inspired dishes means one day you’ll start with aged parmesan fries and finish with a comforting borlotti bean stew. And other days you’ll focus on the mackerel bolognese and end with olive oil-drizzled soft serve. The tables facing the garden are perfect for being at one with nature without having to crack out the antihistamines." - Rianne Shlebak, Jake Oliver, Sinead Cranna

"There are three things you should know about Maria G’s in Kensington. Firstly, it serves dangerously good focaccia. Secondly, it’s the kind of out-of-the-way, relaxing place you’ll want to take your time in, catching up over pea and burrata arancini in comfy emerald booths. And thirdly, it’s got an outdoor terrace that feels a lot more like a private garden. The changing menu of Italian-inspired dishes means one day you’ll start with aged parmesan fries and finish with a comforting borlotti bean stew, and other days you’ll focus on the mackerel bolognese and end with olive oil-drizzled soft serve. Want to make things even more intimate? There’s a secluded table for groups within their hidden garden, which is perfect for a low-key private dinner situation. photo credit: Maria G's" - Rianne Shlebak