
'Plus One called it "Pasta with Bottle" and loved it'
Posted on January 19, 2015
by Francesca Lafarge
9 stars
Open Mon–Wed midday–3pm; Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun midday–11pm
The Plus One has the appetite and impatience of a boy. He remonstrated all the way to Piccola Cucina: he was famished and he was cold. As soon as we arrived … Read more →

'The Eggs Benedict was served with what seemed like a kilo of treacle-roasted ham'
Posted on December 16, 2014
by Elliot Tucker
8 stars
Mon—Wed 9am—5pm; Thu—Sat 9am—5pm and 6pm—midnight; Sun 9.30am—5pm
The style:
Opening on the site of the much-loved Tom’s Deli, this is the latest addition to the Tom Conran group of eateries, all of which are on Westbourne Park Road or … Read more →

'My only regret about the chow was wishing I’d tried some of their bar snacks'
Posted on November 11, 2014
by Lee Mannion
8 stars
Open midday—11pm Mon—Wed; midday—midnight Thu—Sat; midday—10.30pm Sun
The Style
I reviewed this place a year ago when it was The Pelican and, honestly, not much has changed. The big white bird over the fireplace has gone but there are still … Read more →

'You know it’s a good meal when you save bits of your food for your eating partner'
Posted on October 9, 2014
by Elliot Tucker
8 stars
Tue—Fri 11am—11pm, Sat 9am—11pm, Sun 10am—4pm
The style:
A brunch spot on Portobello Road should, by rights, be pretentious and full of irritating people who use ‘brunch’ as a verb. Mercifully Goode & Wright are bucking a trend (that might … Read more →

'They’ll be surprised at the menu initially...'
Posted on October 23, 2013
by Lee Mannion
5 stars
Open Mon–Thu 11am–11pm, Fri–Sat 11am–midnight, Sun midday–10.30pm
The style & crowd:
Once upon a time there were gastropubs, which dared to offer restaurant quality food instead of nuts and crisps. Surprisingly, Portobello needs one of those. Now virtually all pubs … Read more →

'Wines for all tastes and pockets too, including a lovely floral Viognier'
Posted on April 16, 2013
by Lee Mannion
8 stars
Open Mon–Sat 11am–midnight, Sun 11am–11pm
The style & the crowd:
This always was a big space to make work and there is plenty of competition pub wise around, not least the several that are on Portobello Road. Now that the … Read more →
Posted on March 20, 2013
by Olivia Allwood-Mollon
9 stars
Open Mon–Thur 8am–midnight, and Fri–Sun 8am–1am
I’m not sure why the Electric restaurant decided to abandon its brasserie status and become a diner. But I’m not sure I mind.
I liked the old pre-fire Electric. I liked the decoratively tiled … Read more →
Open Mon–Wed 6pm–11pm, Thu 6pm–1am, Fri 6pm–2am, Sat midday–2am, Sun midday–4pm
Back in October 2001 (only weeks after 9/11), fear was at fever pitch and flights were cheap. But He and I weren’t put off. Having just got married a … Read more →

'At once a stylish, thriving fashion hub, and simultaneously a family-friendly joint'
Posted on August 21, 2012
by Olivia Allwood-Mollon
9 stars
Already a Notting Hill institution, acclaimed restaurateur Bill Granger’s eponymous Granger & Co. has only occupied its large airy spot for a matter of months. The Victorian architecture, tall glass windows, muted palette and high ceilings are juxtaposed with subtly … Read more →

'The hangout for artistic, creative locals with a taste for specialist cocktails'
Posted on August 15, 2012
by Ali London
9 stars
Open Mon–Thu 5pm–midnight; Fri 5pm–1am; Sat 2pm–1am; Sun 5pm–11:30pm
The style:
Located near and between several other popular restaurants in Notting Hill, Montgomery Place is a cosy local bar. Based on the speakeasy and Rat Pack era, its interior transports … Read more →