Read Reviews About Holland Park Restaurants

British, Modern Restaurants in Holland Park

1. Clarke’s British, Modern restaurant in Kensington 124 Kensington Church Street - W8

“Sally has triumphed in maintaining stands and a smile across the decades” and the “super-civilised institution” she opened in 1984, south of Notting Hill Gate, has shown rare staying power. That “there is always a really warm welcome” from the “effective and nurturing” staff goes down well, as does the way she has “maintained excellence with the finest seasonal produce perfectly cooked” (inspired by Alice Waters of Chez Panisse in California, her friend and mentor since the late 1970s). “Simple but elegant decor” and a strong wine list focused on North America complete a picture which still inspires practically zero criticism.

Price*

£118

£££££

Food

Very Good

Service

Exceptional

Ambience

Good

2. Six Portland Road British, Modern restaurant in Holland Park 6 Portland Road - W11

“A gem of a local” – this “quite small” modern bistro in Holland Park is nowadays owned by Jesse Dunford Wood. “The menu changes regularly and there is always an interesting selection of dishes; while staff are welcoming, knowledgeable and helpful”. One quibble – “it’s lovely and with super food, but is it becoming a tad pricey?”

Price*

£86

££££

Food

Good

Service

Very Good

Ambience

Good

3. Megan's on the HIgh Street British, Modern restaurant in Kensington and Chelsea 204 Kensington High Street - W8

A “buzzy” atmosphere and “welcoming service” are the strong suits of this “expanding group”, with 16 branches in London and another handful nearby. While nobody disputes that they’re “lovely to sit in” and offer “value for money”, the “Middle-Eastern-inspired cooking” divides opinion, with some reporters “pleasantly surprised by the tasty food” and others bemoaning “underwhelming” dishes that “sound better than they taste”.

Price*

£51

££

Food

Average

Service

Average

Ambience

Good

4. Kitchen W8 British, Modern restaurant in Kensington 11-13 Abingdon Road - W8

“Feeling like a neighbourhood restaurant but with the Michelin-standard cooking you would expect from Phil Howard (a partner in the management)”: this “charming venue” – “tucked down a side street away from Kensington’s main drag” – remains something of a “hidden star”. But even those who feel it continues to “excel quietly” can feel that the “low-key” setting, though “comfy”, “needs an injection of energy”. Top Tip – “the £34 fixed-price lunch is a steal”.

Price*

£100

£££££

Food

Good

Service

Good

Ambience

Average

5. The Ladbroke Arms British, Modern restaurant in Notting Hill 54 Ladbroke Road - W11

“Such a charming pub in Notting Hill, with a lovely garden at the front” – “perfect for a long, lazy, lingering Sunday afternoon” – “and excellent gastropub food”; it’s “always buzzing and friendly”.

Price*

£73

£££

Food

Good

Service

Average

Ambience

Very Good

6. The Holland British, Modern restaurant in Kensington and Chelsea 25 Earls Court Road - W8

A short walk south from the Kensington entrance to Holland Park, this corner gastropub was converted a couple of years ago and makes an “atmospheric” choice. The menu is “short and not cheap for what you get”, with a focus on high-quality dishes like rib of beef to share or wild sea bass.

Price*

£55

££

Food

Good

Service

Good

Ambience

Good

7. Kuro Eatery British, Modern restaurant in Kensington and Chelsea 5 Hillgate Street - W8

“A super little spot in the ’hood” – Hillgate Village now boasts another reason to travel to this cute enclave, off Notting Hill Gate: an offshoot of the coffee shop across the road. With its sparse, pale-wood interior, it has “Nordic” looks, although the menu claims to be ‘broadly Mediterranean inspired’. Whatever you call it, there’s “great innovation” from Andrianos Poulis’s “interesting, exciting and tasty” “fusion” cuisine. A downside? – “it’s so noisy!”