Date spot in Notting Hill and Kensington
Kitchen W8
Have a polished, Michelin-starred dinner of modern British cooking on a quiet street off Kensington High Street.
Abingdon Road, Kensington
Address: Kitchen W8, 11-13 Abingdon Road, London W8 6AH- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Foodie
- Romantic
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.
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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.
Dorian
Talbot Road, Notting Hill
Address: Dorian, 105-107 Talbot Road, London W11 2AT- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Foodie
- Big night
Book a celebratory dinner of modern British cooking at a Michelin-starred bistro on Talbot Road.
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.
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.