Date spot in Notting Hill and Kensington
Core by Clare Smyth
Book Clare Smyth's tasting menu of refined British cooking at her Michelin-starred restaurant on Kensington Park Road.
Kensington Park Road, Notting Hill
Address: Core by Clare Smyth, 92 Kensington Park Road, London W11 2PN- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Foodie
- Big night
Why it's a good date: It's one of the very best restaurants in the country, but the room is warm and the service makes you feel looked after rather than on show. Book well ahead for an anniversary.
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The Ledbury
Ledbury Road, Notting Hill
Address: The Ledbury, 127 Ledbury Road, London W11 2AQ- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Foodie
- Big night
Celebrate with Brett Graham's tasting menu at the Michelin-starred restaurant on a leafy Notting Hill corner.
Why it's a good date: It's London's big-occasion restaurant, with seasonal British produce at the heart of the cooking and a calm, elegant room. Tables go fast, so book the moment reservations open.
Kitchen W8
Abingdon Road, Kensington
Address: Kitchen W8, 11-13 Abingdon Road, London W8 6AH- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Foodie
- Romantic
Have a polished, Michelin-starred dinner of modern British cooking on a quiet street off Kensington High Street.
Why it's a good date: It's a neighbourhood restaurant with serious cooking, so it feels special without being stuffy. Pair it with an evening walk through Holland Park.
Caractère
Westbourne Park Road, Notting Hill
Address: Caractère, 209 Westbourne Park Road, London W11 1EA- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Foodie
- Romantic
Book a romantic dinner of French and Italian cooking at Emily Roux and Diego Ferrari's Michelin-starred restaurant.
Why it's a good date: The dining room is soft and pretty, and the cooking is personal and generous. A lovely choice for an anniversary.