New openings and local favourites for the cosy season
Across Notting Hill, Kensington and North Kensington, there are several tables worth knowing about this autumn. A new Japanese restaurant on Kensington Mall, Lebanese cooking in a former bank and the return of Sunday roasts.
Nakimushi on Kensington Mall
Now open close to Notting Hill Gate, Nakimushi is the latest restaurant from Chris D’Sylva and the team behind Dorian, Eel Sushi and Supermarket of Dreams. The Japanese restaurant brings together two residencies, Robin’s Ramen and Urchin, in a townhouse on Kensington Mall. Ramen is the focus downstairs, with a wider Japanese menu and bar upstairs.
Address: 7 Kensington Mall, W8 4EB
More info: https://nakimushi.co.uk/
KINZ in Notting Hill
KINZ serves Lebanese food in a former 1930’s Lloyds Bank on Notting Hill Gate. The old banking hall and retained vault door give the dining room a distinctive setting, with mezzanine seating above.
In her August review for The Guardian, Grace Dent praised the cooking and warm service. It is one to keep in mind for lunch or dinner with a group of friends. Read Grace Dent’s review
Address: 7 Kensington Mall, W8 4EB
More info: https://kinzrestaurant.com/
The best Sunday roasts at:
The Shed
Sunday roasts are back at The Shed on Palace Gardens Terrace, bringing the restaurant’s seasonal British cooking into full autumn mode. With its focus on sustainably sourced produce and relaxed neighbourhood feel, it is a natural choice for a long Sunday lunch in Notting Hill.
Address: 122 Palace Gardens Terrace, W8 4RT
More info: https://www.theshed-restaurant.com/
The Mall Tavern
A lively Notting Hill pub with all the right ingredients for a proper Sunday roast. The Mall Tavern has been named Time Out’s West London pick in its updated Sunday lunch guide, making it a strong choice for anyone looking for a relaxed, buzzy Sunday table close to home.
Address: 71 Palace Gardens Terrace, W8 4RU
More info: https://www.themalltavern.com/
The Ladbroke Arms
Tucked into one of Notting Hill’s residential streets, The Ladbroke Arms is a long-standing local favourite. Its Sunday roasts lean classic and comforting, with the sort of generous plates, seasonal vegetables and neighbourhood atmosphere that make it a reliable autumn choice.
Address: 54 Ladbroke Rd, W11 3NW
More info: https://www.ladbrokearms.com/
The Holland, Kensington
For a slightly more polished Kensington Sunday lunch, The Holland offers the feel of a proper pub dining room in W8. It was listed among The Good Food Guide’s 50 Best Sunday Roasts in 2024, and is a good option for those looking for something classic, comfortable and quietly elevated.
Address: 25 Earls Ct Rd, London W8 6EB
More info: https://thehollandkensington.co.uk/
New openings in North Kensington
Two openings from earlier this year are worth a place on the list.
Cue Point has found a permanent home at The Garden Bar on Bramley Road, bringing its British-Afghan barbecue to North Kensington after years of pop-ups.
Address: 41 Bramley Rd, London W10 6SZ
More Info: https://www.cue-point.co.uk/
Nearby, The Latimer opened in April on Latimer Road. The neighbourhood pub and dining room brings together two generations of the Spiteri family, with a terrace outside.
Address: 274 Latimer Road, W10 6QW
More Info: https://thelatimer.co.uk/
Knowing the neighbourhood
The places around a home are often part of its appeal. Alongside transport links, schools and green spaces, buyers and tenants want to know where they can pick up a coffee, meet friends or book a Sunday lunch. Our teams in Kensington, Notting Hill and North Kensington can help you get to know the area as well as the homes within it.