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Whits

21 Abingdon Road, London W8 6AH, England (Earls Court)
+44 (0)20 7938 1122
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Ranked #10 of 11,716 restaurants in London
Price range: S$32 - S$105
Cuisines: French
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Neighbourhood: Earls Court
Description: Whits is a mainstay of the Kensington dining scene, attracting locals with its relaxed ambience and imaginative array of modern European classics. The pleasant restaurant interior, with its bright skylight and elegant ironwork, adds to the welcoming vibe, while dishes use ingredients often obtained directly from France to enhance the regularly changing menu.
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Umeå, Västerbottens Län, Sweden
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

Usually I don't write reviews like these but I suddenly felt the need to... Why? I just visited Whits with my wife for a special occasion. I've read good things beforehand and every expectation was exceeded. I wouldn't call I service, it sounds to much of a job, they made it feel so natural and welcoming. The food was top... More

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Knutsford, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 via mobile

Staying in Kensington, we were intrigued by Whits being 11th best rated restaurant out of 9,000 in London. So what's it like? It's a smallish, neighbourhood bistro run by husband and wife (chef / front of house) owners with good food, huge portions, great service and very reasonable prices. La Gavroche it ain't but it doesn't pretend to be. However,... More

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London
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73 reviews 73 reviews
42 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

I first ate here five years ago, it was fantastic then. I brought some dear friends here last night, they were visiting from Geneva so are used to excellence. They loved it. The food is unbelievable, Eva the owner is wonderful, so attentive yet discrete. I have got to make sure I visit more often.

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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27 reviews 27 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

I went there with my friends as their pre-wedding celebration and this was also their first time in the UK. We were all amazed by the excellent service and food with the generous portion! We ordered two different dishes of foie grais, lobster ravioli, steak, risotto and lamb. Everything was cooked perfectly. I would definitely voted this as one of... More

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Nannerch
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Great little restaurant, the staff were particularly helpful to our changing needs and booking at very short notice. They even created a special menu for us. Great place for a group wanting a spontaneous night. Thanks

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Sao Paulo, Brazil
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Very nice options for a romantic dinner for two, the ladies in the restaurant couldn´t have been nicer and more helpful. And the wine options are very classy. The prices are on the high side, but the place, the food and the wine are more than worth it.

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See 2 more reviews by CatMamma for London
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Pro: - good location; just out of High street Kensighton; - very good food; I had a filet, it was well cooked, well presented and side orders were really tasty; Cons: - poor wine list; not too much choice... - a bit overpriced; price are on the high side, you get the same good food for less - restaurant gives... More

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See 2 more reviews by Giuseppe P for London
Birkenhead, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Amazing French food, fantastic service. A hidden gem. Really beautiful food, ambience. Would definitely. recommend

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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

My partner and I ate here on our last day of our trip around Europe. We wanted to splurge and eat somewhere a little fancy after travelling on a budget, and Whits was the first place we could book into on such short notice. We were warmly greeted on arrival and shown to our table. They dimmed the lights and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

I booked Whits for a team dinner and the evening was perfect. The food was delicous and the owner made us feel very special. I liked that the atmostphere wasn't stuffy and the clientele included locals and regulars. We will be going back.

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