Mexican soul, British ingredients.
KOL is the first restaurant from critically acclaimed Chef Patron Santiago Lastra. Championing seasonality and an appreciation for wild food to create dishes that reflect the bright, fresh flavours of Mexican cooking. KOL is rooted in a simple approach; appreciating the beauty and potential in the often undervalued.
Since its mid-pandemic opening in 2020, KOL has been recognised internationally as one of London’s best restaurants; currently placed at no. 17 in the World’s 50 Best, the highest placed UK restaurant, and is also featured in Europe’s La Liste, the National Restaurant Awards and GQ. KOL was awarded one Michelin Star in 2022, which it retained in 2023 and 2024.
The ground floor of KOL boasts one of London’s most impressive dining rooms. The comfortable interiors have been created around a central show kitchen, where guests can observe the respect given to the food as each dish is prepared. The design blends textural elements of stucco, clay, and travertine with leather, oak, and elm wood features. Colours are based on an earthy palette in various hues of yellow, pink, and burnt orange in an ode to the streets of Mexico. A spiral staircase leads downstairs to the KOL Mezcaleria and the Chef’s Table, a space inspired by the grand houses of Oaxaca, complete with its own private kitchen. The latter is available for groups and private events.
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