Date spot in Notting Hill and Kensington
Tavernaki
Share Greek taverna classics and a carafe of wine at a family-run spot halfway along Portobello Road.
Portobello Road, Notting Hill
Address: Tavernaki, 222 Portobello Road, London W11 1LJ- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Cosy
Why it's a good date: It's homely and good value for this part of town, and there's live Greek music some nights. A natural stop after a wander round the market.
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Tonkotsu Notting Hill
Blenheim Crescent, Notting Hill
Address: Tonkotsu, 7 Blenheim Crescent, London W11 2EE- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Cosy
Perch at the counter for bowls of ramen made with house noodles, watching the kitchen at work, just off Portobello Road.
Why it's a good date: It's quick and warming, which makes it a good cheap dinner on a cold night in one of London's priciest neighbourhoods. No bookings, so expect a short wait at peak times.
Four Seasons Queensway
Queensway, Bayswater
Address: Four Seasons, 84 Queensway, London W2 3RL- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Share Cantonese roast meats and rice at the Bayswater restaurant that has been famous for its roast duck since 1990.
Why it's a good date: It's plain and noisy, and nobody minds, because the roast meats are the whole point. Walk it off afterwards in Kensington Gardens, a few minutes away.
Core by Clare Smyth
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
Book Clare Smyth's tasting menu of refined British cooking at her Michelin-starred restaurant on Kensington Park Road.
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.