Antique sellers, independent shops, market stalls and beautiful buildings, Notting Hill has them all in abundance–but all that touring is hungry work and eventually you’ll need to eat.

Whilst many of Notting Hill’s most famous haunts are incredibly expensive, there are just as many lesser-known spots where you can tuck into a meal for less than £10 a head. Whether you’re after a light lunch, or a special occasion dinner, we’ve tried and tested all the best restaurants in the area, to help you avoid tourist traps and overpriced, overhyped spots. All that remains is to dig into our guide to the best places to eat in Notting Hill.

19 best restaurants in Notting Hill

Cuisine: Gastropub cuisine with flair
Price: ££
Go for: Drinks and dinner by a roaring fire
Nearest Tube: Notting Hill Gate
Location: Westbourne Grove

Set on the iconic Ledbury Road, the Walmer Castle – in one form or another – has been a fixture of Notting Hill since 1845. This winter has seen it reopen under the ownership of husband and wife team Jack and Poppy Greenall, publicans and proprietors of Chelsea’s The Surprise, debuting a smart new look.

Once a relatively ordinary pub, the Walmer Castle’s interiors have been revamped by Isabella Worsley, one of House & Garden‘s ‘Rising Stars 2022’. The palette is refined and attractive, but relaxed. Described by the team as an ‘egalitarian meeting place where all are welcome’, patrons can expect all the cosiness of a proper pub, but with the slick service and food of an upscale restaurant. Come for lunch or dinner, and then take your glass of wine to sit nearer to the open fires that roar in each of the rooms.

The kitchen is headed up by chef Luaan van der Watt, who has curated a menu that’s typical of a gastropub, but with unexpected twists here and there.

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Cuisine: Modern European
Price: ££££
Go for: Late night dinner and cocktails
Nearest Tube: Notting Hill Gate
Location: Portobello Road

Portobello Road’s Gold certainly struck a seam when they opened back in 2019, meeting glowing reviews for their take on great ingredients, prepared simply. Entering at street level, through an ambient bar area, you are met with lush greenery, pale wood furniture, cushioned banquettes and zinc-topped tables. The herringbone brick floor and pale pink plaster walls feel warm and natural with an informal sense of style.