Review of Como Garden’s new Pizza Menu in Kensington

Since opening its doors in 2020, Como Garden has already made a name for itself, delivering great Italian cuisine. They recently unveiled their new pizza menu, offering a tasteful mix of classics and modern twists, made from fresh ingredients. We had to give it a go. The restaurant has an elegant and cosy atmosphere: the cushioned, garden inspired interior and soft lighting makes it feel intimate even when the restaurant is buzzing. Despite being super busy, the members of staff were absolute pros, extremely attentive and helpful.

We started our meal with a couple of starters, first up the Arancini with Parmesan and Fontina cheese. These cheesy rice balls had a crispy exterior and a perfect, gooey centre. A hint of truffle added a lovely depth to the dish, and the texture was spot on—cheesiness at just the right level. Next up was their Seasonal Soup, a comforting leek and potato blend. Smooth and silky, it was classic comfort food done right. A drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkling of chives gave it that extra finishing touch.

To accompany our meal, we opted for a couple of mocktails. The Bianco Tropicale, with its mix of coconut, lychee, and lime, was light, foamy, and refreshingly tropical—a fun drink with a balanced flavour profile. We also went for the Virgin Mojito, which was everything you’d expect from such a classic: refreshing and zesty, nicely executed.

Now to the stars of the show: Pizzas! Como Garden’s pizzas are all baked in a wood oven, using fermented sourdough for the crust—a real selling point. In true Italian fashion, the crust is as thin as can be, achieving that perfect texture and flavour.

First, we had the Quattro Formaggi, featuring Agerola fior di latte cheese, Pecorino Romano, Parmesan Reggiano, and a 30-month aged blue cheese. The combination was great, with each cheese bringing something unique to the mix. It’s a delicious spin on a classic pizza—cheese lovers, this one’s for you. Next came the Spicy Picante, which had a lovely kick of heat to it. The juicy, flavourful salami paired beautifully with the D.O.P tomato sauce and the fior di latte mozzarella. We couldn’t help but notice the marinara base, which was delicious. Finally, the fresh basil rounded out the dish.

Our final pizza was the San Daniele, and it was a favourite of the evening. The smoothness of the tomatoes and creamy mozzarella paired wonderfully with the saltiness of the Parma ham and Parmesan. Perhaps most importantly, the fresh rocket was a welcome touch amidst the cheesy decadence the meal had been so far. It felt indulgent and refreshing at the same time, a great balance.

For dessert, we shared the Tiramisu - light mascarpone and a bold coffee flavour, making it rich but not heavy. We also tried the Torta Lemon Meringue, which featured a lemon sponge cake with a layer of lemon cream in the middle and soft, smooth meringue on top. It worked especially well with an espresso, as the lemon cream was on the sweeter side.

Como Garden has worked hard on creating their new pizza menu – and it shows! I would recommend trying them out, if only for the chance to taste authentically Italian pizzas, in a cosy, inviting atmosphere. It is worth noting that pizzas are only served until 5pm, so make sure to keep that in mind if you want to try them out.

Address: 37- 45 Kensington High Street, London W8 5ED

Website: https://comogarden.co.uk/

Written by: Alexandra Herlaut Reinhardt

Photography courtesy of Como Garden