Made famous by the 1999 movie starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts, Notting
Hill is a popular area of West London. It is a cosmopolitan district, known
for hosting the Notting Hill Carnival and for being home to Portobello
Market.
The area has gained a reputation for being an affluent and fashionable area and as a result provides high end shopping and exclusive Notting Hill restaurants, every bit as vibrant as its ebullient carnival. Notting Hill possesses attractive terraces of Victorian town houses in a range of bright colours and has had an association with artistic culture since its development in the 1820s.
Thanks to its cultivation of the alternative, you will have the opportunity to sample many varied types of Notting Hill restaurants, cafes and eateries, many in charming or historic properties, but all brimming with delicious culinary works of art. There are five main areas in Notting Hill, each with its own individual character, the most famous of which are Portobello Road and North Kensington.
Portobello Road runs almost the entire length of Notting Hill from north to south. Its famous market gives you the opportunity to indulge in some retail therapy whilst stopping to sample many of the unique Notting Hill restaurants, delicatessens and market stall foods for replenishment, all in all a great day out.
Each area has an incredible assortment of eateries and you will be impressed with the choice. You are sure to find every kind of cuisine imaginable in the selection of Notting Hill restaurants and perhaps some that surprise you.From traditional English fare to European delights, Oriental platters to fusion food, experimental to classic, there is something to tempt every taste and pocket. The best restaurants are the ones that couple their fabulous location with an enchanting atmosphere and a mouth-watering menu. It's no surprise that Notting Hill restaurants are the first choice for the plethora of celebrities inhabiting the area, and you can join their ranks for a night or two.
To stand out in Notting Hill, the restaurants and eateries need to offer something more than just fantastic cuisine, as there is a mass of competition. You can take full benefit of this by visiting the themed restaurants or those with inspired design, cultural venues or making the most of the special offers many offer to help stand out. The hardest part is
narrowing your choice down to a single place at each meal and you may find yourself having breakfast, lunch and dinner at different places just to try as many of the venues on offer as possible. The fluid nature of Notting Hill also means that menus and settings are constantly evolving and that you will always have a refreshing choice at hand.
The Notting Hill Carnival has been held annually for two days in August since 1965. It has been known to attract up to 2 million people, making it the second largest street festival in the world. A day spent at the carnival is one alive with colour, music and feasting on street food and you can continue the fun at one of the many Caribbean restaurants in the area. Make sure you book well in advance at this time of year, to ensure you get a table. It is a great event that should be experienced if possible.
You really are spoilt for choice with Notting Hill restaurants and it is the perfect opportunity to take pleasure in delicious food and surrounds during your time here. So take a further look through our website for inspiration, we're sure it will more than wet your appetite.
