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Italian Restaurants in Notting Hill

1. Chucs Westbourne Grove Italian restaurant in Notting Hill 226 Westbourne Grove - W11

These retro-glam cafés are mostly located in-store, but the portfolio now also boasts the “beautiful building by the Serpentine Sackler Gallery” designed by Zaha Hadid. Perhaps because their price-tag is not exactly ‘bargain basement’, feedback is somewhat limited, but there’s a fairly clear picture of chic Italian dishes that, while “good and tasty”, can seem “nothing special” given the Monte Carlo-esque bill. Any such caveats do not seem to be getting in the way of the chain’s ongoing expansion however, most recently into Kensington.

Price*

£85

££££

Food

Average

Service

Good

Ambience

Good

2. Osteria Basilico Italian restaurant in Notting Hill 29 Kensington Park Rd - W11

“Simple, honest Italian fare done well” – with “fresh ingredients and great service” – is a combination that has served Notting HIll well for almost 30 years at this local trattoria: the senior in a group of three siblings in the same street (see also Mediterraneo and Essenza).

Price*

£63

£££

Food

Very Good

Service

Good

Ambience

Average

3. Portobello Ristorante Pizzeria Italian restaurant in Notting Hill 7 Ladbroke Road - W11

Just off Notting Hill Gate, this “splendid staple” wins solid marks for “great pizza, pasta and more” – including a decent array of fish showcased in a chiller-cabinet. “Authentically Italian in its chaos and delicious food”, it’s also “fun and child-friendly”. The best seats are outside on the glorious terrace in summer (which is also very effectively covered in winter and bad weather).

Price*

£54

££

Food

Good

Service

Good

Ambience

Good

4. Mediterraneo Italian restaurant in Notting Hill 37 Kensington Park Rd - W11

“Always enjoyable” local Italian that’s provided consistently well rated meals in Notting Hill for 22 years. Its two siblings, Osteria Basilico and Essenza, are near-neighbours on the same street.

Price*

£67

£££

Food

Good

Service

Average

Ambience

Good

5. Essenza Italian restaurant in Notting Hill 210 Kensington Park Road - W11

2019 Review: Mixed and limited feedback on this smart Notting Hill Italian. To fans it’s a favourite with top class cooking (speciality black and white truffles) and a romantic interior – to the odd detractor it’s not bad, merely “forgettable”.