Notting Hill

  • Miznon is opening a pita 'kiosk' in Notting Hill

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    Just a few short months after opening his first branch of Miznon in London, Tel Aviv chef Eyal Shani is heading across town to work on a kiosk version of Miznon for West Londoners.

    Described as a kiosk but with seating inside for 40 pita lovers and a decent sized terrace, the Notting Hill Miznon will serve all the London specials that Eyal debuted in Soho along with a new exclusive pita that he's currently working

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  • Viajante87 brings Mexican-Japanese cocktails and wagyu sandos to Notting Hill

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    Agave cocktail fans will have a new reason to get excited about Notting Hill, with the news of Viajante87’s opening. It’s a cocktail bar from the founders of Los Mochis, who have not been shy with new launches lately. Heading up the innovative mixology lab (something we all wish we had at home) is

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  • Straker's sees TikTok chef Thomas Straker head to Notting Hill for his restaurant

    Straker's is Thomas Straker's Notting Hill restaurant

    1/10/22 - updated with opening date and booking link

    He became big on both Instagram and Tiktok over the pandemic years with "food you want to eat" as his main byline. Now Thomas Straker is ready to launch his own restaurant, Straker's, in Notting Hill. 

    If you're unfamiliar with Straker, he's previously worked at The Dorchester, Heston Blumenthal’s Dinner and

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  • Hachi, a new Japanese bakery from the founders of Maru and Taka, is coming to Notting Hill

    hachi japanese bakery opening in notting hill

    A Hot Dinners exclusive

    Notting Hill's bakery scene is getting quite the boost. Just days after hearing that Kuro Coffee are opening a Japanese-inspired bakery, comes the news that Hachi will open later in the year. Cravings for Japanese pastries and cakes will soon be

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  • Notting Hill’s Kuro Coffee to open a new "Eatery", bakery and wine bar

    Notting Hill’s Kuro Coffee to open a new "Eatery", bakery and wine bar

    Updated 18/10/22 with opening date

    The Japanese-minimalist vibe of Notting Hill’s Kuro Coffee is capitalising on its popularity in the neighbourhood with the launch of a new Kuro Eatery restaurant and a Kuro Bakery.

    It's an expansion of their existing offering on the corner of Hillgate Street, where Kuto Eatery will serve 30 covers for all-day dining, and

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  • Sumi sushi restaurant in Notting Hill doubles in size with a big refurb

    Sumi sushi restaurant in Notting Hill doubles in size with a big refurb

    Japanese restaurant Sumi in Notting Hill was already one of the best in the area - but now the restaurant has just had a huge overhaul, making it bigger than ever. Not only has it had a full makeover, but it's also expanded next door and almost doubled in size at the same

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  • Dorian in Notting Hill features an ex-Kitchen Table and Core team in charge

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    Crikey, Notting Hill really is becoming an interesting foodie destination. Hard on the heels of the openings of The Pelican and Caia comes news of an upcoming bistro, Dorian, with a stellar crew behind it.

    Founder Chris D'Sylva - who ran the first food residency at The Compton Arms and who also owns Notting Hill Fish + Meat Shop - is joined by head chef Max Coen who is ex-Kitchen Table. The final members of the dream team are

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  • Test Driving Caia - an absolute gem of a neighbourhood wine spot on Golborne Road

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    Notting Hill has a bouji new wine bar with some serious open-fire cooking going on. We headed west to try it out. 

  • Zephyr is coming to Notting Hill from the Pachamama Group

    Zephyr is coming to Notting Hill from the Pachamama Group

    5/7/22 - updated with opening details

    With two big (and popular) Peruvian restaurants to their name, the people behind Pachamama are trying something new. This time they're going Greek. 

    Their new Notting Hill restaurant is called Zephyr (that's named after the Greek god of the west wind) and the team are promising a restaurant that's inspired by Grecian culture. In

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  • Bollywood's Karan Johar turned away from Notting Hill restaurant

    Karan johar turned away from London restaurant

    Having 12.5 million followers on Instagram isn't enough to get you a table for dinner in London unless you've reserved somewhere. That's what Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar discovered this week when he attempted to charm his way into a Notting Hill restaurant.

    In a post on Instagram yesterday KJo, who was out and about with actress Sara Ali Khan, is shown trying to get into a place that, following a bit

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  • Patty & Bun bring burgers to Notting Hill

    Patty & Bun bring burgers to Notting Hill

    Burger slingers Patty & Bun have reached two digits with their latest opening - the newest in Notting Hill will be their 10th restaurant in London

    They've opened on Portobello Road (taking over from a Kurt Geiger shop) and will be selling the usual burgers that have made them one of the best burgers in

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  • The Residency brings music and a veggie-friendly menu to Notting Hill

    The Residency brings music and a veg-led menu to Notting Hill 

    Notting Hill is getting a new music-led restaurant and bar in the shape of The Residency. 

    It's opening on Westbourne Grove (taking over from the Gourmet Burger Kitchen site) and is promising a veggie-friendly menu with influences by both European & Caribbean cuisines by Head Chef Carniel Francis (previously Bentley's and Berners Tavern). On that menu, you'll find

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  • Test Driving The Princess Royal - Notting Hill meets The Med

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    Cubitt House, the people behind The Thomas Cubitt and many other London pubs, have unveiled The Princess Royal in Notting Hill with a menu by Ben Tish. We head west for a look... 

  • The Princess Royal

    Notting Hill pub from the Cubitt House group

  • Notting Hill’s Walmer Castle to reopen as a Scottish restaurant and whisky bar

    walmer castle notting hill scottish opening

    While there was a lot of buzz about David Beckham and Guy Ritchie buying Notting Hill’s Walmer Castle pub in 2018, it was quietly taken over by entrepreneur and hotelier Piers Adam in February 2022. Adams already co-owns The Punch Bowl with Ritchie and is probably best known for his clubs like Mahiki.

    The pub will reopen in collaboration with Scotland’s oldest whisky hotel, The Craigellachie, to feature

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