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Food Scene

Modern, all-day French brasserie chain, serving regional specialities and traditional classics. - Google 98 Westbourne Grove, London W2 5RU, UK cote-restaurants.co.uk +44 20 7792 3298 Open now: 9AM–10:30PM
24 locals recommend
Côte Brasserie - Westbourne Grove
Westbourne Grove
24 locals recommend
Modern, all-day French brasserie chain, serving regional specialities and traditional classics. - Google 98 Westbourne Grove, London W2 5RU, UK cote-restaurants.co.uk +44 20 7792 3298 Open now: 9AM–10:30PM
The popularity of these restaurants with Middle Eastern locals is a good pointer to the quality of the Iranian cuisine at Alounak. All the dishes on the menu are Halal dishes and are very reasonably priced and served in an authentic atmosphere. They are BYO (Bring Your Own) restaurants. A takeaway and delivery service is also provided
67 locals recommend
Alounak Restaurant
44 Westbourne Grove
67 locals recommend
The popularity of these restaurants with Middle Eastern locals is a good pointer to the quality of the Iranian cuisine at Alounak. All the dishes on the menu are Halal dishes and are very reasonably priced and served in an authentic atmosphere. They are BYO (Bring Your Own) restaurants. A takeaway and delivery service is also provided
Al Waha means "oasis," and at the award-winning Al Waha restaurant, you'll dine on our carefully prepared Middle Eastern specialties, all in a peaceful, relaxed, yet elegant environment. We prepare the best Lebanese food, and we do so by using fresh products daily, employing traditional techniques in preparing our dishes.
13 locals recommend
Al Waha
75 Westbourne Grove
13 locals recommend
Al Waha means "oasis," and at the award-winning Al Waha restaurant, you'll dine on our carefully prepared Middle Eastern specialties, all in a peaceful, relaxed, yet elegant environment. We prepare the best Lebanese food, and we do so by using fresh products daily, employing traditional techniques in preparing our dishes.
Flavours from around North Africa and the Middle East at this chic deli and 10-seat cafe. Address: 63 Ledbury Rd, Notting Hill, London W11 2AD, United Kingdom Phone:+44 20 7727 1121 Hours: Sunday8:30AM–6PM Monday8AM–8PM Tuesday8AM–8PM Wednesday8AM–8PM Thursday8AM–8PM Friday8AM–8PM Saturday8AM–7PM
202 locals recommend
Ottolenghi
202 locals recommend
Flavours from around North Africa and the Middle East at this chic deli and 10-seat cafe. Address: 63 Ledbury Rd, Notting Hill, London W11 2AD, United Kingdom Phone:+44 20 7727 1121 Hours: Sunday8:30AM–6PM Monday8AM–8PM Tuesday8AM–8PM Wednesday8AM–8PM Thursday8AM–8PM Friday8AM–8PM Saturday8AM–7PM
We take four cuts of properly sourced British beef. We mince it fresh and cook it medium so it’s pink, juicy and succulent. We place it in a soft, squishy bun with minimum fuss and fanfare. We serve it with a smile in a comfortable environment. And that’s it.
11 locals recommend
Byron Westbourne Grove
103 Westbourne Grove
11 locals recommend
We take four cuts of properly sourced British beef. We mince it fresh and cook it medium so it’s pink, juicy and succulent. We place it in a soft, squishy bun with minimum fuss and fanfare. We serve it with a smile in a comfortable environment. And that’s it.

Essentials

A one-stop shop full of all the right choices, Planet Organic is a health food haven with organic fruit & vegetables, organic bread from artisan London bakeries, only organic meat and sustainable fish from British waters. Our over-flowing groceries range is full of gluten-free, dairy-free, raw food and healthy options, while our Health & Bodycare department stocks the best natural beauty brands and a wide range of high quality health supplements. 42 Westbourne Grove, London W2 5SH, UK planetorganic.com +44 20 7727 2227 Open: 12–6PM
124 locals recommend
Planet Organic
42 Westbourne Grove
124 locals recommend
A one-stop shop full of all the right choices, Planet Organic is a health food haven with organic fruit & vegetables, organic bread from artisan London bakeries, only organic meat and sustainable fish from British waters. Our over-flowing groceries range is full of gluten-free, dairy-free, raw food and healthy options, while our Health & Bodycare department stocks the best natural beauty brands and a wide range of high quality health supplements. 42 Westbourne Grove, London W2 5SH, UK planetorganic.com +44 20 7727 2227 Open: 12–6PM
Supermarket chain for fresh British produce, groceries and baked goods, including own-brand items.
205 locals recommend
Waitrose & Partners
38 Porchester Rd
205 locals recommend
Supermarket chain for fresh British produce, groceries and baked goods, including own-brand items.

Shopping

Portobello Road has been a market since the 1800s but became particularly famous for its antiques in the 1950s. Now there are numerous stalls offering everything from fruit and bread to posters, clothes, ceramics and music. Easily accessible from Notting Hill Gate, Ladbroke Grove and Westbourne Park tube station and by bus routes servicing Ladbroke Grove and Notting Hill Gate. Main market days are Friday and Saturday with a smaller market running Monday to Thursday. An exciting day out for all the family.
860 locals recommend
Portobello Market
73a Lewisham High St
860 locals recommend
Portobello Road has been a market since the 1800s but became particularly famous for its antiques in the 1950s. Now there are numerous stalls offering everything from fruit and bread to posters, clothes, ceramics and music. Easily accessible from Notting Hill Gate, Ladbroke Grove and Westbourne Park tube station and by bus routes servicing Ladbroke Grove and Notting Hill Gate. Main market days are Friday and Saturday with a smaller market running Monday to Thursday. An exciting day out for all the family.

Parks & Nature

Kensington Gardens, once the private gardens of Kensington Palace, are one of the Royal Parks of London, lying immediately to the west of Hyde Park. It is shared between the City of Westminster and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, lying within western central London. The park covers an area of 111 hectares (270 acres).[1] The open spaces of Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, Green Park and St. James's Park together form an almost continuous "green lung" in the heart of London between Kensington and Westminster.
263 locals recommend
Kensington Palace Gardens
Kensington Palace Gardens
263 locals recommend
Kensington Gardens, once the private gardens of Kensington Palace, are one of the Royal Parks of London, lying immediately to the west of Hyde Park. It is shared between the City of Westminster and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, lying within western central London. The park covers an area of 111 hectares (270 acres).[1] The open spaces of Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, Green Park and St. James's Park together form an almost continuous "green lung" in the heart of London between Kensington and Westminster.

Sightseeing

Notting Hill is one of London's most desirable areas. You can find everything from world-famous events and restaurants, to cutting-edge galleries and theatres in Notting Hill. Perhaps you'll even meet a film star in a travel book shop. Travel to Notting Hill Notting Hill Gate is the main Tube station in the area and is served by the Central line, the District line and the Circle line. Alternatively, use Westbourne Park station or Ladbroke Grove station on the Hammersmith and City line and Circle line, then walk along Portobello Road towards Notting Hill Gate. Read more at http://www.visitlondon.com/discover-london/london-areas/west/notting-hill#eLYMqBvYPD802oYw.99
358 locals recommend
Notting Hill
358 locals recommend
Notting Hill is one of London's most desirable areas. You can find everything from world-famous events and restaurants, to cutting-edge galleries and theatres in Notting Hill. Perhaps you'll even meet a film star in a travel book shop. Travel to Notting Hill Notting Hill Gate is the main Tube station in the area and is served by the Central line, the District line and the Circle line. Alternatively, use Westbourne Park station or Ladbroke Grove station on the Hammersmith and City line and Circle line, then walk along Portobello Road towards Notting Hill Gate. Read more at http://www.visitlondon.com/discover-london/london-areas/west/notting-hill#eLYMqBvYPD802oYw.99

Getting Around

A 15,7 mile journey which will take you roughly 42 min. You can also take the Picadilly or Circle lines which will take you just over an hour.
221 locals recommend
Heathrow Airport
221 locals recommend
A 15,7 mile journey which will take you roughly 42 min. You can also take the Picadilly or Circle lines which will take you just over an hour.
Gatwick is 37.7 miles away and can be reached in 58 minutes on the Circle line, or 1hr 30 minutes' drive
162 locals recommend
Gatwick Airport
162 locals recommend
Gatwick is 37.7 miles away and can be reached in 58 minutes on the Circle line, or 1hr 30 minutes' drive
On the DLR , and Central lines it is a 56min journey. The 12.7 mile drive will take you more or less an hoir.
180 locals recommend
London City Airport
Hartmann Road
180 locals recommend
On the DLR , and Central lines it is a 56min journey. The 12.7 mile drive will take you more or less an hoir.
A 0.4 mile 9minute easy walk.
47 locals recommend
Royal Oak station
Lord Hills Bridge
47 locals recommend
A 0.4 mile 9minute easy walk.
You can walk the 0.4 miles to Bayswater station in around 8 minutes.
84 locals recommend
Bayswater station
Queensway
84 locals recommend
You can walk the 0.4 miles to Bayswater station in around 8 minutes.