Curated Collection

Date Night in Notting Hill

Discover handpicked date night in Notting Hill, London, with what to order first at each place.

Every place here is handpicked. Signal score shows how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.

14 restaurants

1
Dove

Modern British · £££ · Notting Hill

86Signal

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Raw Scallop, Finger Lime, Chicken Salt, Potato Cake

Reviewers describe the potato base as 'cloudlike' and 'insanely good,' serving as an exquisite foundation for the fresh scallop and citrusy finger lime.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

2
Suzi Tros

Greek · ££ · Notting Hill

84Signal

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White Taramasalata with Homemade Bread

Critics consider this a 'strong contender' for the best in the city. It is 'reassuringly pale' and 'gently fishy,' served with 'thick, properly charred slabs' of bread dusted with oregano.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

3
SINO

Modern Ukrainian · £££ · Notting Hill

82Signal

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Chicken Kyiv

A refined version consisting of 'two perfect balls of meat' that spurt wild-garlic butter when pierced, served alongside a fragrant bison-grass mash.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

4
Mazi

Modern Greek · £££ · Notting Hill

79Signal

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Spicy Tiropita

This deconstructed cheese pie is served in a jar as a 'luscious pot' of spicy cheese and caramelised leeks with shards of filo pastry; critics note they could 'just feast' on this and the other dip jars.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

5
Empire Empire

Indian (Punjabi) · £££ · Notting Hill

75Signal

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Old Delhi Butter Chicken

Described as a "gloriously lively, but light and zesty" plate, critics appreciate that it delivers classic richness without the heavy, weighted-down feeling typical of the dish.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

6
The Cow

British / Seafood · £££ · Notting Hill

72Signal

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The Cow Special

The house signature of six Jersey Rock oysters paired with a pint of Guinness remains the essential order; critics note the pub has a distinct 'Celtic affect' that makes the Guinness a must.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

7
Fish & Bubbles

Italian Seafood · ££ · Notting Hill

70Signal

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Fritto Misto al Metro

An 'impressively long board' served by the metre that provides a 'wow moment' for parties; it features Prosecco-battered catch of the day, plump prawns, and Sicilian-style chickpea panelle.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

8
Farina Pizzeria Napoletana

Pizza · ££ · Notting Hill

70Signal

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Margherita

The ultimate benchmark to test their elastic, 48-hour fermented dough—critics describe the base as classy, thin, and light, and it offers change from a tenner.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

9
Gold

Modern European · £££ · Notting Hill

66Signal

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Wood-Roasted Sea Bream

Consistently cited as the headline dish across multiple reviews, it is a centerpiece of the 'wood-roasted dishes' that define chef Theo Hill’s menu.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

10
Maramia Cafe

Palestinian · ££ · Notting Hill

66Signal

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Chicken Musakhan

Explicitly identified as one of the 'specialties of the house,' this dish consists of grilled chicken, onions, pine nuts, and sumac wrapped in a handmade bread.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

11
The Pelican

Modern British · £££ · Notting Hill

64Signal

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Mince on Toast

A staple of the menu described as a sturdy plank of sourdough topped with a 'rich, profoundly flavoursome ragu' and a 'melting, feathery drift of cheese.'

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

12
Angel Above Portobello

Modern British · £££ · Notting Hill

58Signal

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Lamb Rump

Cooked to a perfect point with a crispy exterior and succulent centre, this dish is elegantly paired with a dill yogurt base, bold yellow girolle mushrooms, and peas.

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

13
Ria's

Detroit-style Pizza · ££ · Notting Hill

57Signal

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Pepperoni & Soppressata Pie

Regarded as the signature dish by the owner and described by critics as a "winner," featuring Cobble Lane cured meats, hot honey, and aged parmesan.

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

14
Slayer

Pizza · ££ · Notting Hill

52Signal

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Vodka & Pesto Swirl Slice

A heavily teased NYC-style classic combining vodka sauce and red pesto on a crispy base.

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

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