Full to brim with independent eateries, quirky little gastro pubs and attracting a stylish crowd (no visit to the city would be complete without a meander down Portobello Road), Notting Hill is overflowing with character - you stand a pretty good chance then, of stumbling upon one of the best places to eat in the city. Whatever it is that you fancy, we have got it covered in our handy 'lil list of the top restaurants in Notting Hill; each with their own charm, and all boasting a unique menu of all sorts of tasty goodness from across the world.
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Last updated on 30th October 2024
Whether you're after an option for the best lunch in Notting Hill or want a dinner destination instead, The Princess Royal will hit the mark. The beaut pub grub menu has family-style feasting options, Sunday roasts and more.
Holding the Guinness World Record for the most rums commercially available (at 372 bottles), Cottons is a fun, colourful restaurant in Notting Hill Gate. The Caribbean spirit runs through the entire place, from their pretty, plant-filled interiors to the menu of mixed jerk grill platters, vegetable curry, pan-fried seabass and so much more. You can also get your hands on a classic Sunday roast with a Caribbean twist here, as well as three-course bottomless brunches for just £34.50 per person on Saturdays.
The Little Yellow Door is the all-new home of The Flatmates, as they're returning to Notting Hill. Expect even more house parties, quirky supper clubs and boozy brunches from the kooky gang, who are sure to make you feel right at home.
Located in Notting Hill, Pawsitive Cafe is slinging out the most scrumptious brunches, from French toast to strawberry cheesecake pancakes and hot smoked salmon. Take tonnes of Instagram pics in their pastel interiors and feel free to bring your four-legged friends for the photoshoot.
This cute cafe and restaurant in Notting Hill is a must if you're looking for fun things to do in West London this month. Head over to the Kensington Park Road haunt for hands-on biscuit-icing sessions and decadent afternoon teas.
Forget William Thacker and Anna Scott; the lifelong friends behind When Abby Met Claud are the true love story to come out of Notting Hill. Serving up brekkie, brunch and dinner in gorgeous surrounds, this is the place for all day dining if you're in the area.
Serving the most sumptuous of small plates, Archer Street is going to make sure you can get your hands on cheap eats in Notting Hill. Food here covers Indian bites ranging from paneer tikka to chat, with many options under a tenner.
If there's one thing that The William IV London - Kensal Green offers, it's mouthwatering eats. Make your way to this historic haunt for a range of British grub curated by head chef Greg Weaver, alongside a crackin' selection of lip-smacking bevvies in their cool space.
The Elgin may be a humble Notting Hill pub, but its menu of British classics and charming pub grub keeps it up there with the best of them in the area. Expect your favourites alongside seasonal dishes and a rotation of daily specials.
Suzi Tros is a popular Greek bistro and basement bar that's delving out dishes cooked on the large charcoal grill - with a healthy dose of theatrics involved, of course. Expect seasonal small plates such as raw crayfish tartare and whole grilled calamari, alongside artisanal wines.
Mosey over to Westbourne Grove and you'll find Chucs sitting pretty, fronting Italian cuisine to be enjoyed in the gorgeous dining rooms or luscious garden. Better yet, their best vino, cocktails and fizz are on hand to wash your meal down with.
Zoë and Layo Paskin's latest venture sees the Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant, The Barbary, set up camp in London's Notting Hill after its success in Neal's Yard. Venture over to enjoy rich interiors and a mouthwatering menu inspired by the flavours of the Barbary Coast.
Head chef Daniel Alt oversees plates that nod to cuisines spanning Southern Europe to Northern Africa. Look forward to tucking into the likes of Kapia pepper and feta brûlée, seabass chermoula, coffee rub organic chicken, and more, paired with exquisite wines.
British chef, Core By Clare Smyth is the country's first and only female-led restaurant with three Michelin stars. There's a curated wine list of 400 bottles to wash down the seasonal plates, which each have a sustainable farm-to-fork ethos.
Only part of the Electric House experience, Electric Diner is only one puzzle piece that makes the up whole. Members of Electric House can enjoy the drinking library, bar, restaurant, private cinema and smoking terrace, alongside other private areas that can be enjoyed. Electric Diner serves up a spectacular array of French and American dishes in a vintage style setting.
When it comes to Portobello Road restaurants, Gold are coming in hot with their pretty interiors that span everything from foliage to terracotta floors. Not only that, but the menu of open fire-cooked dishes is sure to make you swoon.
