Harden's survey result
Summary
This “old-school” Notting Hill Italian has been “a great crowd-pleaser for the whole family” for more than 30 years. According to one local: “you will not have a great meal but on the other hand I’ve never had a bad one” – as a result it can be “extremely busy, but the service is great” and keeps on top of things. Essenza and Mediterraneo in the same street (see also) are its younger stablemates.
Summary
A “local favourite” in Notting Hill for more than 30 years on account of its “always-consistent” cooking, this rustic Italian is the sort of place with something for “every member of the family”. It has spawned two offspring in the same street, Essenza and Mediterraneo – an indication of how well it suits the neighbourhood.
Summary
“Friendly, neighbourhood Italian”, now in its 31st year, that serves “good” if fairly standard food, and – following the lockdown puppy explosion – can appear to “welcome almost as many dogs as human customers”. The only real problem is its popularity, which means it “can be a bit crowded as tables are very close to each other”. If you can’t squeeze in, its two younger siblings in the same street, Essenza and Mediterraneo, are worth a try.
Summary
“A good package of food and buzz”, this “classic Italian trattoria” has served Notting Hill for three decades – “and delivers the goods reliably and with panache”. It has two younger stablemates in the same street – Essenza and Mediterraneo.
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29 Kensington Park Rd, London, W11 2EU
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £25.50 |
| Filter Coffee | £5.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
29 Kensington Park Rd, London, W11 2EU
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 2:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 2:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 2:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 2:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 2:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 2:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 2:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
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