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'Some of the best South-East Asian dishes I’ve eaten in a long while'

Naga

Open Tue–Sat midday–2.30pm; Mon–Sat 6.30pm–12.30am; Sun 12.30pm–3pm and 6pm–10pm; Bar open Mon–Sat until 12.30am

Located on a site of a former Spanish restaurant just off Kensington High Street, South-East Asian bar and restaurant Naga is the brainchild of Eddy Lim, … Read more →

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lamb chips at the shed
'The food is basically a British Ottolenghi and the style is very Mumford & Sons'

The Shed

Open Tue–Sat midday–midnight

Do you ever play the desert island game? I do, regularly. It goes like this: would I take this book/film/food/person with me to a desert island? I find it’s the ultimate test. My guest, last night, is … Read more →

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Zaika Restaurant
'Consistently innovative food and impeccable service'

Zaika

Open Tue–Sun midday–2.45pm and 6pm–10.45pm; Mon–Sat 6pm–10.45pm; Sun 6pm–9.45pm

I used to dine at Indian restaurant Zaika regularly and I was pleased to find little had changed on my return visit. Located in a former bank, it’s an impressive space … Read more →

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Casa Batavia restaurant

Casa Batavia

Open lunch Mon–Sat midday–3pm; Dinner Mon–Sat 6pm–11pm; Sun closed

Nicola Batavia might not be well known here – yet – but he is a renowned TV chef in his home country, having made his name at Michelin-starred Ristorante Birichin in … Read more →

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Yashin Sushi
'Yashin is the must-visit restaurant for 2011'

Yashin Sushi

Daily lunch midday–2.30pm, dinner 6pm–11pm

Having just been awarded the accolade of fifth best restaurant in London by Time Out magazine, sushi bar Yashin is one of the hottest tables in town. But at this chic establishment it’s not a … Read more →

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Launceston Place
'Creative dishes produced with finesse' at Launceston Place

Launceston Place

Mon 6pm–10.30pm; Tue–Sat midday–2.30pm, 6pm–10.30pm; Sun midday–3pm, 6.30–10pm

Tucked away in a residential area of Kensington just a stroll away from Gloucester Road hides the sumptuous Launceston Place, an elegant establishment led by head chef Tristan Welch, formerly of Ramsay’s … Read more →

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The Mall Tavern
'Delicious food and lovely staff' at The Mall Tavern

The Mall Tavern

Open Mon–Sat midday–midnight; Sun midday–10.30pm

The style:

The Mall Tavern was taken over by the Perritt Brothers (the guys behind The Regent in Kensal Green and The Stag in Hampstead) three months ago and it looks all the better for … Read more →

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Malabar restaurant
'Good value for money and charming service' at Malabar

Malabar

Open seven days a week 1pm–3pm and 6.30pm–midnight

I’m embarrassed to say that I’ve lived in the area for five years and have only just made my first visit to family-run Indian restaurant, Malabar. I’d met a Hillgate Village resident … Read more →

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Kitchen W8 restaurant
Kitchen W8 'combines good food with a warm and friendly atmosphere'

Kitchen W8

Mon–Sat midday–2.30pm and 6pm–10.30pm; Sun 12.20pm–3pm and 6.30pm–10pm

Kitchen W8 has only been open four months, but it has already attracted a hoard of interest from the press and local diners alike. The joint creation of Michelin-starred chef Philip Howard … Read more →

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Kensington Wine Rooms
We loved the pick 'n' mix wine tasting experience' at Kensingon Wine Rooms

Kensington Wine Rooms

Open Mon–Sat midday–11pm; Sun midday–10.30pm

Kensington Wine Room’s sommelier Nobuko Okamura (who has worked for the likes of Zuma and The Glasshouse) has pulled out the stops for a corking wine list, which boasts well-established classics and little-known wines from … Read more →

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