Restaurant recommendation nr the Royal Albert Hall

[triplets]

Hi going to a concert on the 17th with my dh and ds, concert starts at 7.30pm but would like a light meal before somewhere near that a teen would like. Any recommendations please?

[YonicScrewdriver]

There's a Carluccio's near south ken station?

Muriel's kitchen is nice but very small (same location)

[rindercella]

For dim sum with great park views, go to www.minjiang.co.uk/ Best to book.

[FunkyCityMum]

I second minjiang, it is excellent Chinese food and amazing views.

[Ferguson]

Doesn't the Albert Hall have its own restaurants any more?

Yes - they do:

www.royalalberthall.com/visit/food-drink/reservations.aspx

[Hotbot]

Don't go to rah rest. The italian is shockingly bad

[triplets]

Thanks everyone, I had just looked at the RAH menus, will steer clear! The Chinese looks lovely but rather pricey.

[tellmemore1982]

The Gore at 190 Queen's Gate, beautiful restaurant and cocktail bar in hotel with good pre theatre menu.
Extra tip - book parking in advance at imperial college, five minutes walk and only £10 for the night. Bargain!

[BlackandGold]

Last time we were at the RAH we ate at Bill's.

bills-website.co.uk/restaurants/london-kensington-high-street/

[triplets]

Loving the menu at Bills! Thank you.

[shopperholic101]

I second Bills. Great for kids and not far to walk.

[nochocolateforlentteacake]

Strada is nearby as is the pizzeria at the end of the serpentine.

Loads of people take a p

[nochocolateforlentteacake]

Oops fat fingers.

Lots if people take picnics to Kensington gardens (big m&s, whole foods and stick & bowl nearby).

[nochocolateforlentteacake]

Also wagamammas.

[triplets]

I am getting spoilt for choice, thanks :)

[nochocolateforlentteacake]

I love Stick & Bowl and have been going there for almost 30 years now!

Its a proper 'chinese greasy spoon' - fast, cheap, yummy and authentic chinese food. Definately the best non chain dining around there. I'm taking DS there this week when I get a day off.

Or for posher Chinese, Royal China on Queensway is about a 20min saunter through the park.

[triplets]

How far is Stick and Bowl from the AH? Sounds nice :)

[nochocolateforlentteacake]

Its about ten mins slow saunter - same side of the road, down towards high st ken. There's a strada, presso and wagamamas within sight too, just in case...