Restaurant in London, United Kingdom

Krokodilos

Name: Krokodilos
Address: 28a Kensington Church St, Lancer Sq, London W8 4EP, United Kingdom, London, GB
Telephone: +44 20 8191 2783
Price range: £££

230Pearl Points

Proper Greek in Kensington, Michelin-noted.

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About Krokodilos

A Michelin Plate Greek restaurant in Kensington that delivers authentic cooking — taramasalata, olive oil experiences, and a walnut cake worth saving room for — in a relaxed, firelit room at £££ pricing. One of the more practical arguments for staying in London rather than flying to Athens. Book 1–2 weeks out for weekdays, a little further ahead for weekends.

Verdict

Picture a room with a linen canopy overhead, wooden shelves lined with Greek wines, and a fireplace casting warmth across a large dining space on Kensington Church Street. That scene belongs to Krokodilos, and it makes the case before a single plate arrives. This is proper, authentic Greek cooking in a relaxed setting that happens to carry a Michelin Plate (2025) — and at £££ pricing, it delivers considerably more than the price point suggests. If you want honest Greek food done well, without paying for the theatre of a formal room, book here.

The Restaurant

Krokodilos occupies a generous space in Lancer Square, a covered courtyard just off Kensington Church Street in W8. The room is large, but the interior design works against feeling impersonal: the linen canopy, fireplace, and shelves of Greek bottles create a warmth that smaller restaurants often struggle to manufacture. This is the spatial trick Krokodilos pulls off consistently. You are in a substantial restaurant, but it reads as a neighbourhood room.

The style is rustic-chic without being nostalgic kitsch. The aesthetic signals a kitchen that takes its sourcing and technique seriously, and the service reinforces this: the team is known for taking time to explain the provenance and preparation of dishes rather than rushing through the formalities. For food-focused diners, that kind of floor intelligence is worth a lot.

The cuisine sits squarely in authentic Greek territory. The Michelin Plate recognition, awarded in 2025, confirms the kitchen is executing at a level that justifies attention. Michelin's Plate designation is applied to restaurants serving food of good quality — it is not the headline star, but it is a meaningful signal that the cooking here has been assessed and found credible. At this price tier in London, that combination of recognition and accessibility is not common.

Two dishes are specifically called out in Michelin's own notes: the taramasalata, which is cited as among the leading in London for anyone who wants the authentic version without leaving the city, and the karidopita , a chocolate and walnut cake served with kaimaki ice cream , as the dessert worth saving room for. The 'Greek Olive Oil Experience' is flagged as a strong opening move, offering a way into the kitchen's philosophy before the main meal begins. These are the three ordering anchors to build a meal around.

For food and wine explorers, the shelves of Greek wines are more than set dressing. Greek viticulture has genuine depth , indigenous varieties, regional distinctions, and a canon that most London diners have barely touched. A room staffed by people willing to talk through that list is a practical advantage. If you approach the wine here as a discovery exercise rather than defaulting to the familiar, you will likely get more out of the meal.

The Google rating of 4.5 across 140 reviews is a supporting signal, not a headline credential, but it does confirm that the consistency guests experience matches what the Michelin recognition implies. A 4.5 on a meaningful sample suggests this is not a venue coasting on a single good night.

For context within London's Greek dining scene: OMA and AGORA are the higher-profile, more design-forward options, with a tighter focus on the modern and the photogenic. Mazi in Notting Hill takes a contemporary reinterpretation approach. Krokodilos sits in a different register: the format here is about authentic dishes presented with care and warmth rather than reinvention. If you are after creative Greek cooking, look at OMA. If you want the real thing, executed well, in a room that is easy to spend two hours in, Krokodilos is the more useful choice.

If you are travelling with a specific interest in Greek cuisine and want a point of comparison, Mavrommatis in Paris and Akra in Athens represent the wider conversation this kitchen is participating in. Krokodilos holds its own in that company at a price point that makes the comparison feel generous.

The Kensington address places the restaurant in a neighbourhood with serious competition for the restaurant-going pound. It is also a location that attracts diners who have eaten widely, which makes the consistency of that 4.5 rating more credible. This is not a tourist-dependent room propped up by low expectations.

Know Before You Go

Address28a Kensington Church St, Lancer Sq, London W8 4EPCuisineGreek , authentic, not contemporary reinterpretationPrice range£££ (mid-range for London; strong value given Michelin Plate recognition)RecognitionMichelin Plate 2025; Google 4.5/5 (140 reviews)Booking windowModerate difficulty , book at least 1–2 weeks ahead; weekends fill fasterLeading dishes (Michelin-noted)Taramasalata; Greek Olive Oil Experience (to start); karidopita with kaimaki ice cream (to finish)WineGreek wines feature prominently , ask the team for guidanceSpaceLarge room with linen canopy, fireplace, and wooden shelving; warmer and more relaxed than the size impliesGood forCouples, small groups, food explorers, special occasions at a non-formal price point

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Frequently Asked Questions

What should I wear to Krokodilos?

Krokodilos has a rustic-chic interior with linen canopies and a fireplace, which sets a relaxed but put-together tone. Think neat casual to smart casual — jeans are fine, but this is Kensington, so dress as though you'd walk into a decent neighbourhood restaurant without overthinking it. Nothing overly formal is required.

Is Krokodilos good for a special occasion?

Yes, with some caveats. The Michelin Plate recognition (2025) and the warmth of the room — fireplace, wine-lined shelves — make it a solid choice for a birthday or anniversary dinner that doesn't require a blow-out budget. At £££ it sits at a comfortable mid-to-upper price point: special enough to feel like a treat, but less formal than nearby options like The Ledbury or CORE by Clare Smyth.

What should I order at Krokodilos?

The Michelin inspectors specifically call out the taramasalata as a reason to visit, and the 'Greek Olive Oil Experience' is flagged as a strong way to open the meal. Finish with the karidopita — chocolate and walnut cake served with kaimaki ice cream. The team are reportedly happy to explain each dish, so ask if you're unsure what to prioritise on the night.

How far ahead should I book Krokodilos?

Booking details are not published, but Michelin Plate recognition in a high-footfall area like Kensington Church Street means demand is real. Booking at least a week ahead for a weekend table is sensible; for Friday and Saturday evenings, aim for two weeks. The restaurant is large, which works in your favour if you need a same-week slot on a quieter night.

Is Krokodilos worth the price?

At £££, Krokodilos sits above casual Greek options but below the fine-dining ceiling in London. Given the Michelin Plate (2025) and the focus on authentic preparation — the kind of taramasalata that Michelin inspectors name specifically — the price is justified if you want genuinely considered Greek cooking rather than a standard taverna menu. If you're weighing value against price, it compares favourably to other Michelin-noted neighbourhood restaurants in W8.

Location

28a Kensington Church St, Lancer Sq, London W8 4EP, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Compare Krokodilos

How Krokodilos Compares

Venue	Cuisine	Price	Awards	Booking Difficulty
Krokodilos	Greek	£££		Moderate
CORE by Clare Smyth	Modern British	££££	Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best	Unknown
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay	Contemporary European, French	££££	Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best	Unknown
Sketch, The Lecture Room and Library	Modern French	££££	Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best	Unknown
The Ledbury	Modern European, Modern Cuisine	££££	Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best	Unknown
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal	Modern British, Traditional British	££££	Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best	Unknown

A quick look at how Krokodilos measures up.

Also Consider

CORE by Clare Smyth, Modern British, ££££
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, Contemporary European, French, ££££
Sketch, The Lecture Room and Library, Modern French, ££££
The Ledbury, Modern European, Modern Cuisine, ££££
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Modern British, Traditional British, ££££

Krokodilos is not competing directly with London's ££££ fine dining rooms, CORE by Clare Smyth, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, Sketch, The Lecture Room and Library, The Ledbury, and Dinner by Heston Blumenthal are all ££££ operations with the tasting menu formats, dress expectations, and booking difficulty to match. If ceremony and technical showmanship are what you are after, those rooms are the right choice and Krokodilos is not trying to be them.

The more useful comparison is within London's Greek dining set. OMA and AGORA are harder to book and bring a more contemporary sensibility, sharper rooms, higher design investment, and a cooking approach that interprets rather than preserves. Mazi in Notting Hill sits in a similar neighbourhood bracket to Krokodilos but leans modern. Krokodilos is the choice when you want the authentic Greek canon executed with care, in a room you can settle into for two hours, at a price that does not require much advance justification.

For the right diner, the value case here is clear: a Michelin Plate at £££ in Kensington, with a service team that explains the food and a wine list that rewards curiosity, is a combination that is harder to find than it should be in London. If your evening calls for warmth over minimalism and depth over novelty, book Krokodilos ahead of the higher-profile alternatives.