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London - NOTTING HILL/ PORTOBELLO (bars + restaurants)
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items My curated mix of sophisticated neighbourhood bars and adventurous restaurants rooted in casual elegance — think subterranean cocktail dens, plant-filled garden rooms, and kitchens firing up seasonal, low-intervention cuisine. The list reflects Notti...
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Restaurants - Dinner
Restaurants - Brunch
Bars/ Pubs
Restaurants - Dinner
My hand-picked guide to evenings that are a little more special: buzzy trattorias, stylish modern bistros, hidden gems and neighbourhood classics. It balances atmosphere and flavour making it a go-to collection for dinners that always deliver.
Gold in Notting Hill is a stylish neighbourhood restaurant and bar set in a converted townhouse, known for its rustic-chic interiors filled with greenery and warm, laid-back atmosphere. Its menu centres on seasonal, wood-fired Mediterranean dishes de...
Gold
Zephyr in Notting Hill is a Greek-inspired restaurant and bar perched on Portobello Road, offering modern mezze, chargrilled meat and fish with Mediterranean flair. Downstairs lies the Naked & Famous agave cocktail bar, bringing a sultry late-nig...
Zephyr Notting Hill
Ria’s in Notting Hill is an all-day spot combining natural wine and Detroit-style deep-dish pizza in a warm, intimate setting. They ferment their dough for 72 hours using regenerative flour, offer both full pies and slices with inventive toppings, an...
Ria's
Cacciari’s Portobello is my absolute favourite in the area — it feels like an authentic trattoria tucked into Portobello Road, blending warm charm with high standards. One standout dish is their Tagliolini with crab, prawns, tomato, chilli and garlic...
Cacciari's Portobello
Maramia Café on Golborne Road is a cosy, welcoming hideaway where the flavours of Palestine and the Middle East shine through plates of mezze, grills and aromatic stews. Come Friday night, the whole place transforms into a lively Lebanese-style party...
Maramia Cafe
Osteria Napoletana in Notting Hill is a cozy, intimate spot where the soul of Naples shines through every dish — think handmade pasta, Campanian ingredients and classic recipes done with reverence. The menu is seasonal and traditional (pastas served ...
Osteria Napoletana
Frame in Notting Hill is a tapas + wine restaurant tucked on Hereford Road with a warm, Mediterranean soul — think elevated Spanish fusion in a space that feels like you’re walking into a friend’s living room. They serve small plates meant for sharin...
Frame Notting Hill
Caractère is a refined fine-dining restaurant tucked into Notting Hill, where precision, warmth and personality come together on every plate. Helmed by Emily Roux and Diego Ferrari, the menu is divided into “character” traits—Curious, Delicate, Robus...
Caractère
Restaurants - Brunch
My list about easygoing weekends with a bit of flair; light-filled cafés, cosy pancake houses, and stylish neighbourhood spots where the coffee flows and the plates are made for lingering. It mixes classics like fluffy pancakes and eggs every way wit...
Sunday in Brooklyn in Notting Hill is a bright, Americana-inflected brunch spot filled with natural light, warm décor and a convivial neighbourhood energy. Their brunch menu leans into elevated comfort — expect their signature Sunday Pancakes drenche...
Sunday in Brooklyn
Coffee shop with brunch fare by day & cocktail bar with snacks by night in a contemporary setting
Over Under Coffee
Farm Girl in Portobello (Notting Hill) is a light, airy all-day café known for its healthy, beautifully presented dishes and vibrant atmosphere. Their brunch menu includes standout items like Seoul Eggs (broccoli, kimchi, feta & chilli oil) and I...
Farm Girl
Lowry & Baker is a charming, laid-back brunch café perched on Portobello Road, beloved for its cosy vibes and insistence on local, high-quality ingredients. They serve up homey dishes like poached eggs on sourdough, corn fritter stacks with avoca...
Lowry & Baker
The Tin Shed in Notting Hill is a cosy, wood-and-marble style café/restaurant that feels like a neighbourhood secret - you’ll often find locals tucked into its sunny corners. On the brunch menu (served 12:45-3:30pm) they offer classic favourites like...
The Tin Shed
Ci Tua Osteria Romana on Portobello Road is a warm, authentic Roman eatery where classic dishes from Rome - like Bucatini all’Amatriciana, Tonnarelli cacio e pepe, and Puttanesca bianca con polpo - take centre stage. The space feels unpretentious and...
Ci Tua Osteria Romana
Bars/ Pubs
This list list captures the neighbourhood’s mix of old-school charm and modern edge. From flower-draped historic pubs to moody cocktail dens hidden underground. It’s the kind of lineup where you can start with a cosy pint among locals and end the nig...
Viajante87 is a moody, subterranean cocktail bar in Notting Hill with a luxe, intimate vibe that transports guests through Latin America via its drinks, décor and energy. Its menu is organized into “Be Comfortable,” “Be Curious” and “Be Courageous” t...
Viajante87
This buzzy, bamboo-clad tiki bar with a retro vibe serves unique pub fare & tropical cocktails.
The Beachcomber
A beautifully transformed Victorian-era corner pub that now merges polished pub vibes with elevated British cooking and a commitment to sustainable, locally sourced ingredients. With cosy interiors, a bar and dining area, and a menu of refined classi...
The Pelican - Notting Hill
Although situated in Maida Vale (10-15 mins walk from notting hill) the Waterway is a canal-side restaurant & pub in Little Venice with one of London’s best outdoor terraces overlooking the Grand Union Canal, especially lovely under the sun. Insi...
The Waterway
Victorian pub with wooden benches, a snug, whitewashed beer garden and a British comfort food menu.
The Sun In Splendour
Naked & Famous is a moody, hidden-basement agave cocktail bar tucked beneath Zēphyr on Portobello Road. It specialises in tequila and mezcal-led drinks with a luxe yet playful spirit, seating only about 35 guests for an intimate, after-hours vibe...
Naked & Famous Bar