The best lunch spots in Notting Hill

Portobello Road Market is one of Notting Hill's biggest draws, with people coming from all over the world to browse its stalls for second-hand treasures and various other knickknacks. Admittedly, its bustling crowds and busy pace don't exactly shout “nice, calm lunch”, but locals and tourists alike happily pop over to grab a quick street-food bite. For a cheap, quick, and varied lunch in Notting Hill, this is a solid choice.

As far as cuisine goes, Clare Smyth has more or less ticked every box – she's been named World's Best Female Chef and received three Michelin stars for her West London headquarters, to list just a few of her career highlights. All this is to say that if you're looking for the best lunch in Notting Hill, Core is a definite frontrunner. À la carte lunch options at this elegant restaurant include the likes of crispy veal sweetbread, Merrifield farm duck, and a house dessert inspired by Maltesers. 

Chef Yotam Ottolenghi's delis can be found across London and are always good value for money for a takeaway lunch. Pop into the Notting Hill branch – the first shop of a now flourishing empire, no less – to load up with the various Mediterranean salads and mains displayed tantalisingly on the counter. There are a lot of cakes and other treats to choose from for a finishing touch on your lunch, too.

Miznon is a hit pita chain from Tel Aviv that has made its way over to the UK. The flavourful and heftily loaded pitas here make for a great lunch in Notting Hill, while the amusing and downright quirky descriptions they bear are sure to provide a bit of entertainment on the side as well. Found just off Portobello Road, Miznon is always a lively, busy venue. 

Freshly starred in 2025, Caractère is run by Emily Roux, the daughter of Michel Roux Jr and a member of one of the most gilded culinary families in history. You know you're in good hands if this is where you end up going for lunch in Notting Hill, then. The restaurant serves adventurous Italo-French cuisine, with the set lunch menu offer featuring three courses of dishes such as steamed Cornish cod or celeriac cacio e pepe. An optional wine pairing is available as well.

If Notting Hill prices have you worriedly eyeing your bank account, head to Jay Dees Catering. The Caribbean joint serves slap-up meals at a wallet-friendly price. The daily lunch box offer at this takeaway restaurant includes your choice of curry with rice at low-enough price to get you all misty-eyed about the good old days. The wall of fame inside, featuring celebs like Stormzy, proves that this is food that goes beyond class barriers.

Daylesford sources its produce from its own organic Cotswolds farm, carting it into the city fresh every day. You can buy it at their Notting Hill farm shop, along with a range of sustainable gourmet products, homeware, and other bits. If you're hungry on the spot, however, you can sit down at this chic Notting Hill lunch place and enjoy nourishing seasonal specials, pizzas, and other bites.

The stylish Zephyr offers a memorable lunch in Notting Hill thanks to its dedication to authentic flavours and attention to detail – “no weedy feta crumbs here,” as they cheekily say. You can build your own lunch feast from the à la carte menu, or let the chefs take care of the decision-making with the rolling-style service of the lunchtime tasting menu. The sophisticated space features art pieces adding character and charm to the setting.

Japanese sandos are quite the thing in London these days, and Secret Sandwich Shop is Notting Hill's go-to spot for them. Tucked away from the main thoroughfares, it serves up soft shokupan sandwiches with a variety of fillings, from classic tuna mayo to a seven-veg special or the meat-packed Hungry Dane. It can get pretty busy around lunchtime.

The Atis health-food joints are all about “powerful food” – nourishing dishes that support your body, soul, and the planet. The cosy Notting Hill branch offers vibrant, plant-forward bowls, with the option to add ethically sourced animal proteins. You can choose from pre-set combos or build your own from a wide range of fresh ingredients, then head to nearby Ladbroke Square for a nice takeaway lunch in the park.

Holy Carrot's fashionable Notting Hill flagship champions seasonal, ethical ingredients with a mindful “peel to root” philosophy, offering favourites like truffle celeriac risotto and holy buffalo wings. A sleek cocktail bar adds to the refined, feel-good experience.