It may be predominantly known for its acclaimed vintage and antique market, high-end boutique shops and for being the setting of the Hugh Grant hit film, Notting Hill, but it's also got a prestigious and well-deserved reputation within the foodie world. From high-end restaurants and Michelin-star eateries to street-food spots and premium takeaways, there's something for every palette in this corner of the affluent Kensington and Chelsea borough.
Guide to the best restaurants in Notting Hill
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The best Notting Hill restaurants
- Gold – A neighbourhood favourite
- Sumi – High-end Japanese
- Core by Clare Smyth – Three Michelin-stars
- The Ledbury – Three Michelin-star British cuisine
- Caractère – The ideal date spot
- Mazi – Contemporary meets traditional
- Suzi Tros – Vibrant Greek cooking
- Ria's – Deep-dish Detroit-style pizza
- Electric Diner – American classics with a French twist
- Sinuhe – A taste of Persia
- Sunday in Brooklyn – Playful cocktails and glossy pancakes
- The Cow – Guinness and oysters galore
- Granger & Co. – An Aussie twist
- ULI – A fresh take on Asian food
- Fez Mangal – Authentic Turkish food
- Six Portland Road – An intimate dining spot
- Saporitalia – Neapolitan classics
- Taquería – Tacos, tacos and more tacos
- The Fish House – Quintessentially British
- The Shed – A taste of the Sussex countryside
- Akub – The diversity of Palestinian cooking
- Miznon – Taste the Mediterranean
- Ukai – Cosy but sophisticated
- Osteria Napoletana – There's more to life than pizza
- Cinquecento – Distinctive Italian restaurants
- La Mia Mamma – Mum's home cooking
- Dorian – Refined seasonal cooking
- Hafez – Long-standing quirky restaurant
- Kuro Eatery – Cosmopolitan all-day dining
- Straker's – As seen on TikTok
- Wild – All-day Mediterranean dining
The best Notting Hill restaurants
A neighbourhood favourite
This neighbourhood restaurant on Portobello Road is set over four floors and serves modern European fare using the highest-quality, seasonal ingredients. Dishes like roasted sweet potatoes with chimichurri and half a Cornish roast chicken with nduja are cooked to a grilled perfection in the wood ovens.
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95-97 Portobello Rd, Notting Hill
- Website • 020-314 607 47
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High-end Japanese
Premium wagyu steak, succulent salmon teriyaki and more hand rolls that you can count on two hands. What more could you want from a high-end sushi spot? Get a taste of authentic Japan at this Notting Hill foodie favourite. It's a little on the pricier side but there's no doubt that it's worth the extra buck.
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95-97 Portobello Rd, Notting Hill
- Website • 020-452 408 80
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Three Michelin-stars
If it's Michelin stars you're searching for in London, then you won't get much better than Core by Clare Smyth. This three-Michelin star restaurant encapsulates everything that three stars reflect: exceptional service, refined menus crafted by superb chefs, and a cosy, elegant interior for a comfortable dining experience. There’s also a real emphasis on sustainability woven through the menu, made with ingredients that are always sourced from British farmers and producers.
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92 Kensington Park Road, Notting Hill
- Website • 020-393 750 86
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Three Michelin-star British cuisine
This three Michelin-starred restaurant is an ode to the British countryside and serves a menu of creative, playful dishes. Expect to see things like candy beetroot baked in clay with English caviar and smoked and dried eel, as well as brown sugar tart with stem ginger and ice cream. Make sure you book ahead, it can be tricky to get a table even months in advance here.
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127 Ledbury Rd, Notting Hill
- Website • 020-779 290 90
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The ideal date spot
Emily Roux's latest venture is this Italian-French joint in the heart of Notting Hill serving an exquisite menu of mindfully created dishes, like barbecued cauliflower with Koji miso and wagyu tartare, and poached rhubarb with fermented strawberry.
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209 Westbourne Park Rd, Notting Hill
- Website • 020-818 138 50
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Contemporary meets traditional
This Greek joint is the sister restaurant to the much-loved Greek-inspired bistro and cocktail bar, Suzi Tros. They take traditional Greek recipes here and add a modern twist, hence the name Mazi, which literally translates to ‘together’. Dishes include feta tempura with lemon marmalade and pork-belly gyro tacos.
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12-14 Hillgate Street, Kensington
- Website • 020-722 937 94
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Vibrant Greek cooking
Dining is sociable at Suzi Tros. This smart Greek restaurant serves seasonal food made for sharing - what's available can vary. Dishes are vibrant whilst the setting is slick and refined, inspired by the cuisine of North Greece and Thassaloniki in particular. The restaurant also offers cocktails packed with authentic Greek flavours, as well as wines and beers from Greece.
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18 Hillgate St, Kensington
- Website • 020-722 122 23
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Deep-dish Detroit-style pizza
Ria's in Notting Hill is a must-visit for fans of deep-dish pizza and natural wines. This modern eatery and wine bar near Portobello Road specialises in Detroit-style pizza made with slow-fermented dough crafted from Wildfarmed flour. Pair your slice or whole pie with their selection of natural wines by the glass or bottle. Not into wine? They also offer cocktails by Blacklines and draft beers. The contemporary space features neutral tones and sky-blue wood panelling. Dine inside or enjoy a glass of pét-nat outside, weather permitting.
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29 All Saints Rd, Notting Hill
- Website • 074-211 251 16
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American classics with a French twist
Electric Diner is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner and serves a menu of American classics in a stylish space with red leather booths. There's a lot to choose from on the menu, from smoothies and juices to full-blown meals.
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191 Portobello Rd, Notting Hill
- Website • 020-790 896 96
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A taste of Persia
For authentic Persian cuisine in West London, head to Sinuhe on Hereford Road. Known for their tasty mezze platters and dips, as well as Persian classics like Persian stew with saffron steamed rice.
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13 Hereford Rd
- Website • 020-722 944 22
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Playful cocktails and glossy pancakes
The London version of Sunday in Brooklyn is just as stylish as the actual Brooklyn branch. It's decked out with terracotta tiles, reclaimed wood beams, and copious amounts of potted plants in every direction you look. They're famous for their brunch here, particularly the playful cocktail menu and giant stacks of fluffy, glossy hazelnut pancakes that definitely look too good to eat.
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98 Westbourne Grove
- Website • 020-763 010 60
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Guinness and oysters galore
The Cow in Notting Hill has a real focus on delectable seafood dishes with Northern European influences. This Anglo-Irish gastropub claims to be an essential destination for both Guinness and oysters. Classics include a hearty fish stew and bangers and mash, as well as banoffee pie for dessert.
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89 Westbourne Park Rd
- Website • 020-722 100 21
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An Aussie twist
Bill Granger’s eateries are already a huge hit around the globe, and their Granger & Co. branch is no exception to this. Enjoy international dishes with an Aussie twist in a natural light-soaked dining room. Dishes include Parmesan- crumbed chicken schnitzel, chilli miso salmon, and crab toast with sriracha aioli.
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175 Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill
- Website • 020-722 991 11
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A fresh take on Asian food
ULI in Notting Hill serves a menu of fresh Asian food all cooked from scratch using traditional Chinese, Thai, Malay, and Singaporean disciplines. The place is spacious and bright and is jazzed up with contemporary artworks on the walls. Enjoy dishes like spicy Hunan pork dumplings, wok-fried daikon cakes and, miso aubergine with a noodle and cucumber salad.
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5 Ladbroke Rd, Notting Hill
- Website • 020-314 158 78
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Authentic Turkish food
If you're on the hunt for authentic Turkish barbecue food in Notting Hill, then Fez Mangal is the place to go. It's located right near Ladbroke Grove Station, and you'll know you're close by just by the wafts of chargrilled meats floating down the street. The menu is jam-packed with Turkish classics, like stuffed vine leaves, yoghurt kebabs, and traditional pide - a Turkish flatbread served with an assortment of fillings.
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104 Ladbroke Grove, Notting Hill
- 020-722 930 10
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An intimate dining spot
Six Portland Road is the ideal restaurant for those looking for a cosy and more intimate dinner spot. It seats only 36 people, so you know you're getting a more personal experience. The menu is written up every day, covering everything from snacks, starters and mains, to desserts and a selection of cheeses.
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6 Portland Rd, Notting Hill
- Website • 020-722 931 30
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Neapolitan classics
This little Italian restaurant might look a little unassuming from the front, but inside it's cosy and bright with hanging potted plants and exposed brick walls. They serve an excellent menu of Neapolitan classics, like wood-oven pizzas, a selection of pasta dishes, and much more, at budget-friendly prices.
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271 Portobello Rd, Notting Hill
- Website • 020-724 332 57
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Tacos, tacos and more tacos
You can't beat the tacos at Taquería, the lively Mexican restaurant located on the bustling Portobello Road. Think soft corn tacos filled with a range of traditional fillings, as well as more contemporary options, like slow-roasted pork belly with smoky buffalo sauce and crispy potato tacos with salsa and onion.
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141-145 Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill
- Website • 020-722 947 34
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Quintessentially British
Cod and chips, mushy peas and a big dollop of creamy tartare sauce - the perfect fish and chip order, and one you can pick up at The Fish House of Notting Hill. These guys serve the classics in a simple, no-frills manner in an excellent location close to Portobello Market.
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Deep Blue - The Fish House, 29 Pembridge Rd, Notting Hill
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A taste of the Sussex countryside
For a taste of the glorious British countryside, head to The Shed, a sustainable farm-to-fork restaurant located a stone's throw away from Notting Hill Gate station. It's a family-run restaurant that serves dishes made with ingredients and produce from their family farm down in Sussex. If you're wanting to go on a gastronomical journey through the British countryside, then opt for their Local & Wild tasting menu.
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122 Palace Gardens Terrace, Kensington
- Website • 020-722 940 24
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The diversity of Palestinian cooking
Opened by Palestinian chef and food culture expert Fadi Kattani, Akub uses British produce and distinctive herbs and seasonings to showcase the diversity of Palestinian cuisine. Discover dishes from throughout the region including stews and salads, plus wine and cocktails. The restaurant interior has a tasteful colour palette and a refined rustic feel.
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27 Uxbridge St, Notting Hill/Kensington
- Website • 077-290 392 06
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Taste the Mediterranean
Try loaded pittas from Tel Aviv at Miznon. This grab-and-go street food is served in a unique and playful space with tiled floors and graffiti on the walls. Signature pittas and other Med-inspired recipes are served here, as well as an exclusive location-specific pitta bread filling that you won't find anywhere else.
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14 Elgin Cres, Notting Hill
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Cosy but sophisticated
Housed in what was once a pub, Ukai maintains the cosy feel with a bar still in the centre of the space. It's a vibrant place serving elegant and well-presented Japanese cuisine. In addition to sushi, sashimi, and other favourite dishes, the restaurant serves classic cocktails and signature mixes inspired by Japan.
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240 Portobello Road, Notting Hill
- Website • 020-779 224 44
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There's more to life than pizza
Osteria Napoletana brings Naples to Notting Hill. It's a cosy and contemporary venue decorated throughout with rich colours. You can savour a traditional Italian meal here with antipasti followed by pasta and then dishes like sea bass or sausages. If you think Naples is only about pizza then the menu here will turn your preconceptions around.
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186 Kensington Park Rd, Notting Hill
- Website • 020-722 101 54
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Distinctive Italian restaurants
You'll find two Cinquecento locations in Notting Hill, both with elaborate details all over the space from the covers of the menus to the artwork and wallpaper. Authentic Neapolitan pizza is the speciality here, including fried pizza. In addition, diners can try out antipasti, pasta, or gnocchi along with wines and aperitifs.
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Mum's home cooking
Try regional home cooking from Italy at La Mia Mamma. At this innovative restaurant, real Italian mammas take over the kitchen and cook up beloved dishes from home. There's a regular à la carte menu as well as a selection of special dishes that change with every new chef. The venue is relaxed, lively and comfortable.
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190 Kensington Park Rd, Notting Hill
- Website • 020-722 904 82
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Refined seasonal cooking
Sample refined British dishes in a smart industrial-inspired space at Dorian. This place is all about celebrating top quality seasonal produce, so what's on the menu changes often. Sophisticated dishes that you might see on the menu here include wood-roasted Orkney scallop or a 55 day-aged pork chop. There's a curated wine list as well.
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105-107 Talbot Road, Notting Hill
- Website • 020-308 995 56
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Long-standing quirky restaurant
Hafez is a popular local Persian restaurant that's been around since 1983. This family-run eatery is welcoming and known as much for its quirky decor as its cooking. The space is rustic and full of distinctive decorating touches like colourful lampshades and a wall filled with kitchen utensils. The menu of Persian and Iranian recipes includes stews, chargrilled kebabs, and small plates for sharing.
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5 Hereford Rd
- Website • 020-722 131 67
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Cosmopolitan all-day dining
Expanding on the popular Kuro Coffee café next door, Kuro Eatery is an all-day dining spot in next to Notting Hill Gate Station that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a stylishly minimalist venue. Drawing on flavours from all over the globe, the menu is firmly grounded in Mediterranean cuisine with dishes such as tagliatelle with smoked cheese, orzo pasta, Japanese potato salad, spaghettoni and more.
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5 Hillgate St, Kensington
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As seen on TikTok
You might have heard of Thomas Straker already, depending on how TikTok-savvy you are. The chef racked up followers and views with his "food you want to eat" recipes during the pandemic and later converted his social media clout into a place of his own. Keeping sustainability and seasonality in mind, the small and sharing plates at this Notting Hill restaurant are slanted towards Mediterranean freshness.
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91 Golborne Rd
- Website • 075-023 009 62
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All-day Mediterranean dining
Backed by the team from Wild Tavern and Wild Corner, this large round-the-clock dining establishment in Notting Hill follows the same principles in sourcing ingredients and presenting refreshing dishes. Wild Notting Hill focuses on the culinary highlights of the Mediterranean, starting with breakfast, and complements the food with a selection of exquisite wines and cocktails. Outdoor dining is available as well.
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202 Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill
- Website • 020-819 124 07
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