London Notting Hill Restaurant Guide

“Wow! I didn’t think this place could possibly live up to the hype, but it did… and easily!” Brett Graham’s “sophisticated” Notting Hill HQ delivers a pitch-perfect performance and again topped the survey’s nominations for offering London’s best meal of the year. But for all his “stunningly well-crafted” cuisine (“so many dishes that were so memorable”) and “perfectly matched wines”, it’s the “unpretentious, customer-first attitude that makes a meal here that much more enjoyable”: “everyone’s relaxed and having a great time!”

Just about “the hottest newcomer of the year”: “chef Chris Denny is truly talented, and a name to remember!”. This “wacky, noisy and stimulating”, “NYC-vibe” debutante is a “laid-back”, cooly grungy garage-conversion, on “one of West London’s most interesting streets” (at the top end of Portobello Market). The food is “to die for” – “light but satisfying cooking with brilliant use of herbs and greens”. It’s just “a pity you can’t get in any more”. (In September 2017, they are set to open a second venture nearby: Southam Street.)

“Bonkers, quirky but delicious” – the Gladwin family’s “oddball” farm-to-table venture in Notting Hill has won many converts to its seasonal British small plates, aided by its “charming” staff and “attractive” (if “slightly uncomfortable”) rustic-style interior.

“Very friendly, and full of Italians” – this “good value” neighbourhood spot with an outside terrace, just off Notting Hill Gate, remains “on good form”, serving more than just pizza and pasta. “A favourite with families”, it can be “very noisy”.

“Really fresh food with a genuine Mexican taste” ensures a packed crowd at this “friendly” cantina on the Notting Hill/Bayswater border. The menu is dominated by tacos, cocktails and beer.

This “reliable Italian with good wine and friendly staff” is a smartly turned-out Notting Hill fixture, with a solid menu of classic dishes. Many of the ingredients used are imported from Italy – including the black and white truffles which are a house speciality.

An enduring pillar of the Notting Hill restaurant scene, this fun Italian isn’t as high profile as once it was, but still knows how to please its clientele, with authentic pizzas, homemade pasta or more sophisticated specials.