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Ladies please don't get jealous but this is a male only pampering saloon, and one that makes us boys feel good and look even better.
100% fully recommended
Genco Male Grooming Portobello
280 Portobello RdLadies please don't get jealous but this is a male only pampering saloon, and one that makes us boys feel good and look even better.
100% fully recommended
If you are not afraid of developing a cupcake addiction then this is the place for you.
Served in all flavours and with all sort of toppings, they will bring back the child in you
59 locals recommend
The Hummingbird Bakery - Notting Hill
133 Portobello RdIf you are not afraid of developing a cupcake addiction then this is the place for you.
Served in all flavours and with all sort of toppings, they will bring back the child in you
For those of you who care little about calories and I mean high calories. This is a real treat. One healthy note: You can have fresh fruit on top as well.
Wafflemeister - Portobello Road
137 Portobello RoadFor those of you who care little about calories and I mean high calories. This is a real treat. One healthy note: You can have fresh fruit on top as well.
For that urgent repair or same day dry clean you should look no further.
Sip a coffee across the road at Coffee Plant while you wait for that last minute dry clean to be sorted out.
9 locals recommend
Leons Dry Cleaners
193 Portobello RdFor that urgent repair or same day dry clean you should look no further.
Sip a coffee across the road at Coffee Plant while you wait for that last minute dry clean to be sorted out.
Food Scene
This is a cheaper option to Osteria Basilico (next door). I have tried it a few times and it is good, specially the wines. Not as good as Saporitalia but definitely more romantic.
56 locals recommend
Mediterraneo
37 Kensington Park RdThis is a cheaper option to Osteria Basilico (next door). I have tried it a few times and it is good, specially the wines. Not as good as Saporitalia but definitely more romantic.
This exclusive restaurant has a very cozy and romantic atmosphere. If you want to treat yourselves to a nice dinner in London, it doesn't get any better. It's not cheap though.
147 locals recommend
Osteria Basilico
29 Kensington Park RdThis exclusive restaurant has a very cozy and romantic atmosphere. If you want to treat yourselves to a nice dinner in London, it doesn't get any better. It's not cheap though.
This shop sells coffee beans from all over the world. You can create your own unique blend while sitting outdoors watching the world as it goes by.
75 locals recommend
Coffee
214 Portobello RdThis shop sells coffee beans from all over the world. You can create your own unique blend while sitting outdoors watching the world as it goes by.
The name of this venue changes continuously but the admin and staff are the same. And so is the quality of the food. Simply delicious.
51 locals recommend
Thai Rice
239 Elgin AveThe name of this venue changes continuously but the admin and staff are the same. And so is the quality of the food. Simply delicious.
One of the best preserved original institutions in the area.
Most local residents come here for a nice English Breakfast.
Eggs are fresh from the market so be there before 1:00pm
25 locals recommend
Mike's Cafe
12 Blenheim CresOne of the best preserved original institutions in the area.
Most local residents come here for a nice English Breakfast.
Eggs are fresh from the market so be there before 1:00pm
Exquisite French Bistro that brings some Parisian flavour to the neighbourhood.
23 locals recommend
Goode & Wright
271 Portobello RoadExquisite French Bistro that brings some Parisian flavour to the neighbourhood.
Next to the Electric Cinema, this place is always bursting with a crowd of young professionals looking to impress one another with the latest fashion and gossip.
272 locals recommend
Electric Diner
191 Portobello RdNext to the Electric Cinema, this place is always bursting with a crowd of young professionals looking to impress one another with the latest fashion and gossip.
Excellent bar and perhaps one of the best Pan-Asiatic in London
It won't come cheap but will be worth every penny.
Please make a reservation in advance
275 locals recommend
e&o Pan Asian Restaurant Notting Hill
14 Blenheim CrescentExcellent bar and perhaps one of the best Pan-Asiatic in London
It won't come cheap but will be worth every penny.
Please make a reservation in advance
It you can put up with the owner's attitude then this is the best falafel in town
21 locals recommend
Falafel King
95 Golborne RoadIt you can put up with the owner's attitude then this is the best falafel in town
Santo
299 Portobello RdThe best Mexican in London
Open till late
Very relaxed and funky atmosphere
Where stylish meets funky
This place is good value for money
The salads are superb!! And the pork belly pizza unique.
Nice for an outdoor bottle prosecco during summer sunset.
285 locals recommend
Pizza East Portobello
310 Portobello RdWhere stylish meets funky
This place is good value for money
The salads are superb!! And the pork belly pizza unique.
Nice for an outdoor bottle prosecco during summer sunset.
Perhaps the best Italian in London
Definitely the best pizza al forno & Pasta Vongole I've ever tried.
Ask for Francesco, the manager.
He will make sure everything surpasses your expectations
35 locals recommend
Saporitalia
271 Portobello RdPerhaps the best Italian in London
Definitely the best pizza al forno & Pasta Vongole I've ever tried.
Ask for Francesco, the manager.
He will make sure everything surpasses your expectations
Lively atmosphere. Very popular among the Spanish, Latino and English communities alike.
Tony and Emma (the owners) will make you feel like you're in Galicia.
The food and wine list are amazing.
10 locals recommend
La Bodega
78 Tavistock RdLively atmosphere. Very popular among the Spanish, Latino and English communities alike.
Tony and Emma (the owners) will make you feel like you're in Galicia.
The food and wine list are amazing.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cool, Funky, non-pretentious.
An old institution on Portobello road.
Live music bands on weekends
67 locals recommend
Mau Mau Bar
265 Portobello RdCool, Funky, non-pretentious.
An old institution on Portobello road.
Live music bands on weekends
The most flamboyant cocktails are all found in this place.
Small and bursting with a wonderful crowd
99 locals recommend
Portobello Star
171 Portobello RdThe most flamboyant cocktails are all found in this place.
Small and bursting with a wonderful crowd
Newly refurbished, this is a local's favourite
Don't be surprise to bump into any A-list Celebrities sipping their beers in this pub.
34 locals recommend
The Duke of Wellington
179 Portobello RdNewly refurbished, this is a local's favourite
Don't be surprise to bump into any A-list Celebrities sipping their beers in this pub.
Very nice and popular with the locals
Live music on wednesdays and some saturdays
42 locals recommend
The Castle
100 Holland Park AveVery nice and popular with the locals
Live music on wednesdays and some saturdays
Essentials
The best Spanish deli in London
Nice "bocatas" prepared all day.
Ask for Monce, she will treat you like Royal...
La Plaza Deli
288 Portobello RdThe best Spanish deli in London
Nice "bocatas" prepared all day.
Ask for Monce, she will treat you like Royal...
Sightseeing
Taking place every Saturday, it is the largest market of its kind in Europe, bringing together all cultures and all people. We advise all our guests not to miss this unique London experience!
860 locals recommend
Portobello Market
73a Lewisham High StTaking place every Saturday, it is the largest market of its kind in Europe, bringing together all cultures and all people. We advise all our guests not to miss this unique London experience!