Date spot in Notting Hill and Kensington
Dorian
Book a celebratory dinner of modern British cooking at a Michelin-starred bistro on Talbot Road.
Talbot Road, Notting Hill
Address: Dorian, 105-107 Talbot Road, London W11 2AT- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Foodie
- Big night
Why it's a good date: It's lively and glamorous rather than hushed, so it suits a celebration that should feel fun. Book ahead for weekends.
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Akira at Japan House
Kensington High Street, Kensington
Address: Akira, Japan House, 101-111 Kensington High Street, London W8 5SA- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Foodie
- Romantic
Book a refined Japanese dinner in the calm first-floor restaurant at Japan House on Kensington High Street.
Why it's a good date: It's quiet and beautifully done, with careful service and lovely tableware. Look round the free Japan House gallery downstairs before you eat.
Six Portland Road
Portland Road, Holland Park
Address: Six Portland Road, 6 Portland Road, London W11 4LA- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Romantic
- Foodie
Book a small, seasonal British dinner and something good from the wine list at an intimate restaurant behind Holland Park.
Why it's a good date: There are only a handful of tables on a quiet residential street, so it feels like a secret you're in on together. Book ahead, especially at weekends.
Min Jiang
Kensington High Street, Kensington
Address: Min Jiang, Royal Garden Hotel, 2-24 Kensington High Street, London W8 4PT- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Romantic
- Big night
Have a Chinese dinner high above Kensington Gardens at the tenth-floor restaurant of the Royal Garden Hotel, known for its wood-fired duck.
Why it's a good date: The floor-to-ceiling windows look across the park to the London skyline, and it's especially lovely at sunset. Ask for a window table when you book.