Notting Hill, French Restaurant Guide

“A recent addition to Notting Hill – the London branch of an NYC original” – this cute ‘gastrothèque’ breezed into town in December 2020 via other spin-offs in Paris and Tokyo. In early reports, it’s best supported for its breakfast and brunch potential (from 8am, with croques, and scrambled egg also available on the later all-day menu), but – as the name hints – the long list of wines, beers, cocktails, cidres and other imbibements forms much of the offering.

“The food is the centrepiece” at Emily Roux (daughter of Michel) and her husband Diego Ferrari’s (former head chef of Le Gavroche) “gem tucked away in Notting Hill”, which has established a strong foodie following. “The French/Italian theme to the cooking works well”, delivering “strong flavours with a light touch” from “an interesting menu whose dishes are a little out of the ordinary”. Service is “fabulous and personal” too, which helps make for “a very special meal out” in this comfortable, “cosy” space. “Surely it’s getting a star some time soon?”