Food Shops & Restaurants

Charlie's Portobello Road Cafe Charlie’s Portobello Road Café
Tucked away down an alley at the top of Portobello Road, Charlie’s café is an absolute delight. In November 2008, Charlie Bowles, fresh out university teamed up with his father to open what is best described as a stylish, New York style café with a distinctively English flavour. It is the perfect place to eat, drink and relax and offers a hearty menu from breakfasts to delicious cakes and salads.
59A Portobello Road, London W11 3DB  020 7221 2422  www.charliesportobelloroadcafe.co.uk
Chez Patrick Chez Patrick
Thanks to the charm and personality of its French owner, Chez Patrick restaurant has, in just a few years, become a key part of Stratford village and much loved by the local community. The food is wonderfully fresh whilst the service and attention to detail are impeccable. Patrick’s kindness and sense of style create a wonderful atmosphere which seems to be lacking in many of the capital’s restaurants these days.
7 Stratford Road, London W8 6RF  020 7937 6388  www.chezpatrick.co.uk
The Cupcake Company The Cupcake Company
Those with a sweet tooth are salivating over The Cupcake Company – a dainty treat of a store. The high demand for the homemade goodies has surprised owner Megan Williams, who opened the shop in September 2009: “It’s far surpassed my expectations.” Megan, who lives locally, takes great pride in creating produce daily with her team ensuring each cake is fresh, hand decorated and up to standard.
132 Kensington Church Street, London W8 4BH  020 7985 0088  www.thecupcakecompany.co.uk
The Garden Basket Grocery The Garden Basket Grocery
Ravi, his brother Paul and brother-in-law Deepak began trading in Stratford Road in 1984. ‘The Garden Basket’ grocery has been at the heart of the community ever since. The grocery sells delicious local produce and seasonal goods with the aim of beating supermarkets on both price and quality. They recently introduced a free local delivery service – another reason to shop local!
8 Stratford Road, London W8 6QD
Manzara Manzara
Manzara is a landmark of the Notting Hill community. Owned by Sergio and his family for nearly 40 years, it is a Turkish restaurant with a continental twist. Delicious Turkish staples and authentic cuisine are on the menu as well as English dishes and a plethora of coffee choices and fine wines. A restaurant for all occasions, you can have breakfast, grab a takeaway or dine into the early hours.
24 Pembridge Road, London W11 3HL  020 7727 3062
Miller of Kensington Miller of Kensington
Miller of Kensington is one of the few butchers left in the Stratford Road area and its popularity is clear to see from the queues of locals. Kensington housewives rely on proprietor Mohammed for pre-cooked pies and specialities for their dinner parties. Delicious gluten free sausages are made on the premises, but Mohammed’s favourite is his Kobe beef – hand-reared Japanese beef which melts in the mouth.
14 Stratford Road, London W8 6QD  020 7937 1777
Nouvelle Delicatessen Nouvelle Delicatessen
For those longing for a friendly, local café with urban bite that isn’t part of a big chain, it’s worth hunting down the latest eatery in Abingdon Road. Nouvelle Delicatessen, a blend of all that is good from France and Italy, sells delicious paninis, coffees and cakes for those who want to relax in the smart café and continental specialities for those hunting out a delicious supper.
69 Abingdon Road, London W8 6AW  020 7938 2523
La Piccola Dely La Piccola Dely
Why rush to Rome when the best buffalo mozzarella and parma ham is just up the strada? Whether you fancy an apricot cornetto and cappuccino in the morning or a Mediterranean-style lunch, La Piccola Dely on Stratford Road supplies delicious Italian goodies to everyone in the neighbourhood. With the deli open until 8pm every weekday, it is also the perfect place to pick up supper on the way home.
20 Stratford Road, London W8 6QD  020 7938 5456  www.lapiccoladely.co.uk
St Helen's Foodstore St Helen’s Foodstore
St Helen’s Foodstore is a food heaven run by Sarah Rowden in a buzzy corner of W10. Not only can you pop into the Café for a yummy treat any time of day but the Café can also come to you; St Helen’s will deliver everything from sandwiches to set lunches to your door. They also cater – nothing is too large or too small.
55 St Helens Gardens, London W10 6LN  020 8960 2225