Kate's Guidebook
Restaurants
Here are some of our favourite local restaurants.
This is an institution. Make sure you book ahead as it’s very popular.
Favourite dish - the veal ragout
147 recommandé par les habitants
Osteria Basilico
29 Kensington Park RdThis is an institution. Make sure you book ahead as it’s very popular.
Favourite dish - the veal ragout
Gold
95-97 Portobello RdAnother great Italian restaurant. You can sit outside on a hot day.
Top tips:
I particularly recommend the Diavola pizza and the seafood pasta.
You can BYO wine for a £10 fee.
You can also find them on Deliveroo should you wish to get food delivered
Cacciari's Pizzeria and Restaurant
349 Portobello RoadAnother great Italian restaurant. You can sit outside on a hot day.
Top tips:
I particularly recommend the Diavola pizza and the seafood pasta.
You can BYO wine for a £10 fee.
You can also find them on Deliveroo should you wish to get food delivered
Coffee and brunch
A collection of my favourite haunts. I’m from NZ so take my coffee very seriously. I’ve also included my favourite spots for treats as I have a massive sweet tooth!
Best for brunch. The portions are huge and the coffee is perfection.
27 recommandé par les habitants
Beam
39-41 Topsfield RdBest for brunch. The portions are huge and the coffee is perfection.
I would avoid trying to go here on the weekend as you will be waiting a long time. Great brunch with lots of healthy options
56 recommandé par les habitants
Farm Girl Notting Hill
59A Portobello RdI would avoid trying to go here on the weekend as you will be waiting a long time. Great brunch with lots of healthy options
The best pain au chocolat in NH. This is my favourite place to go for pastries on the weekend
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Sally Clarke Shop
121 Kensington Church StThe best pain au chocolat in NH. This is my favourite place to go for pastries on the weekend
Best for treats and picnic bits. Grab coffee and salads and wonder down to Hyde Park
202 recommandé par les habitants
Ottolenghi
Best for treats and picnic bits. Grab coffee and salads and wonder down to Hyde Park
Best cinnamon buns. This is another favourite - the classic cinnamon is hard to beat but they also do delicious focaccia.
There is another small shop in Holland Park next to Tesco.
Buns From Home
128 Talbot RdBest cinnamon buns. This is another favourite - the classic cinnamon is hard to beat but they also do delicious focaccia.
There is another small shop in Holland Park next to Tesco.
Tucked away in a side street, this is a lovely spot and very handy to Hyde Park. A great place to pick up coffee on your way to the park
Guillam Coffee House
31 Saint Petersburgh PlaceTucked away in a side street, this is a lovely spot and very handy to Hyde Park. A great place to pick up coffee on your way to the park
Pubs
Without doubt our favourite pub. There is some outside seating but it’s not able to be booked. Tip - turn up just before 12 to secure a gavel outside. The Sunday roast is perfection
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Ladbroke Arms
54 Ladbroke RoadWithout doubt our favourite pub. There is some outside seating but it’s not able to be booked. Tip - turn up just before 12 to secure a gavel outside. The Sunday roast is perfection
Another good spot for a great vibe. This place is always packed. The food is modern British and delicious
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The Pelican
45 All Saints RoadAnother good spot for a great vibe. This place is always packed. The food is modern British and delicious
Grocery
The name says it all. Pick up coffee, pastries and amazing cheeses, posh ready meals etc.
Supermarket of Dreams
126 Holland Park AvenueCulture
Outdoor Opera in Holland Park. Check out the website for more details and to book tickets
Opera Holland Park
Ilchester PlaceSelf care
Swanky Portobello
335 Portobello RdBest for nails
Koia
32-34 Notting Hill GateBest for massage