Daquise
South Kensington, London
Restaurant in London, United Kingdom
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Post-War Polish Permanence
Dress
Casual
Why go
Daquise is a practical South Kensington booking for a relaxed meal, especially if convenience and an easier reservation matter more than a bar-led night or tasting-menu theatre. Its Good Food Guide 2025 recognition gives it a useful trust signal, but the better expectation is meal-first, drinks-second.
About Daquise
Daquise is a London restaurant with a casual dress code, regular Tuesday-to-Sunday hours, a confirmed Good Food Guide 2025 “GFG Good” listing. Treat it as a London dining option rather than assuming a particular cuisine, menu format, drinks focus, price point, or service style.
The practical verdict: use Daquise when the plan calls for a casual restaurant meal in London and the schedule fits its hours. It is closed on Monday and open from 12–11 PM Tuesday through Sunday. For broader planning, compare it with other London dining through 's full London restaurants guide, or use Pearl's London bars guide and London hotels to shape the rest of the day.
Book it for a casual London meal, not an assumed showpiece night
Daquise is a casual London restaurant with a confirmed Good Food Guide 2025 mention and useful Tuesday-to-Sunday opening hours. It does not offer a tasting-menu format, chef-counter setup, signature dishes, price range, or specialist drinks programme, so those should not be treated as reasons to book.
If the evening needs more structure around drinks, pair the restaurant plan with a separate bar choice rather than assuming Daquise is built around cocktails or wine. If the night is mainly about choosing a restaurant, compare it against other London options through 's full London restaurants guide.
Who should choose this over another London table
Choose Daquise if you want a casual London restaurant with a confirmed Good Food Guide 2025 “GFG Good” listing and opening hours that run from noon to 11 PM Tuesday through Sunday. It is less useful if your decision depends on specific offerings such as a particular cuisine, dish, chef name, price point, tasting menu, counter format, or drinks-led experience.
For comparison, you can also look at Apero, Casa Brindisa, Jia, La Trattoria by Alfredo Russo, The Lavery, depending on what kind of London meal you are planning. Keep the comparison practical: Daquise is best assessed on its current offerings, not on assumptions about format or style.
Planning details
- Location
- 20 Thurloe St, South Kensington, London SW7 2LT, United Kingdom
- Website
- daquise.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 20 7589 6117
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Daquise reads like a piece of London's culinary history. The restaurant occupies a high‑ceilinged, chandelier‑hung dining room dressed with white tablecloths; that roomly, formal setting makes its longevity feel lived‑in rather than museum‑like. The menu's insistence on pierogi, goulash and hazelnut vodka reinforces a stubbornly specific identity: Polish cooking presented in a traditional, respectful register. There is an institutional gravity to the place — less polished showpiece, more dependable fixture — and the writing conveys a warm, quietly dignified atmosphere where past decades are plainly visible in the fittings and the food alike.
Best For
Daquise is best for an evening that leans on tradition rather than trend. The dining room and menu suit dinner service and gatherings that appreciate historic continuity — families, small groups and anyone curious about Central European cooking in London will find it rewarding. The restaurant's recent surge in popularity after news of potential closure makes it a destination for those who prize culinary history; expect a busy room and the sort of attentive, dressed‑up service that complements the chandeliers and white‑clothed tables.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the signatures and the classics that define the place: pierogi, steak tartare, Żurek soup, goulash and the roasted duck or goose are repeatedly cited as standouts. The menu leans traditional, so order a selection to share if you want a broad sense of the kitchen. Ask for a table in the main chandelier room if you prefer the full dining‑room experience, and book in advance — the write‑up notes the restaurant quickly filled up when its future was in doubt. Try a pour of hazelnut vodka to round out the meal.
Venue details
Ambiance
High-ceilinged dining room with white-clad tables and minimal ornamentation; austere white-tiled interior with ochre walls and chandeliers; noisy and bustling atmosphere.
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Vibe
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Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Pierogi
- Steak Tartare
- Roasted Duck and Goose
- Żurek Soup
- Goulash
Planning details
Location
20 Thurloe St, South Kensington, London SW7 2LT, United Kingdom · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to book if Daquise is not the fit
For a drinks-led evening, book Apero instead. For a livelier group meal, Casa Brindisa is the more natural alternative.
Restaurant context
How Daquise compares in London
Choose Daquise when South Kensington convenience and easy booking matter. Casa Brindisa is the better cross-shop for a livelier, more casual group meal, while Daquise is the calmer pick when the evening needs less pace and fewer moving parts.
La Trattoria by Alfredo Russo is the better fit if the brief is Italian polish and a more composed dining-room feel. The Lavery and Jia make more sense when the group wants a different mood or cuisine direction rather than a South Kensington standby.
For a drinks-adjacent evening, Apero is the sharper comparison: it is a better bet when the glass-in-hand part of the night matters as much as the food. Daquise is the safer choice for a straightforward restaurant booking, especially when availability and neighbourhood access carry the decision.
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Compare Daquise
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Daquise | London | The Good Food Guide 2025 |
| Casa Brindisa | London | No published awards |
| La Trattoria by Alfredo Russo | London | No published awards |
| The Lavery | London | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026 |
| Jia | London | No published awards |
| Apero | London | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Daquise?
There are no signature dishes listed, so check the current menu directly before you go. However, Daquise has a confirmed Good Food Guide 2025 “GFG Good” listing.
What should a first-timer know about Daquise?
Daquise is in London, has a casual dress code, is closed on Monday, is open from 12–11 PM Tuesday through Sunday. It also has a confirmed Good Food Guide 2025 “GFG Good” listing.
Is Daquise good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for a casual occasion, but it is not formal, tasting-menu focused, chef-led, or drinks-led. If you are comparing options, The Lavery is another venue to consider, but choose based on current details that matter to your occasion.
Is lunch or dinner better at Daquise?
Daquise is open from 12–11 PM Tuesday through Sunday and closed on Monday. It does not offer separate lunch or dinner menus, prices, or formats, so choose the time that best fits your plans and confirm current service details directly.
What are alternatives to Daquise in London?
Other venues to compare include Apero, Casa Brindisa, Jia, La Trattoria by Alfredo Russo, The Lavery. Daquise features a London location, casual dress code, Tuesday-to-Sunday 12–11 PM hours, Monday closure, a Good Food Guide 2025 “GFG Good” listing.
