Date spot in Notting Hill and Kensington
The Ledbury
Celebrate with Brett Graham's tasting menu at the Michelin-starred restaurant on a leafy Notting Hill corner.
Ledbury Road, Notting Hill
Address: The Ledbury, 127 Ledbury Road, London W11 2AQ- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Foodie
- Big night
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.
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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.
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.