September 8, 2009

The Tabernacle London

Old-school Notting Hill venue (Pink Floyd and The Clash played there in the ’60s) is a multipurpose theatre, art studio and gallery, as well as a bar and restaurant with an outside courtyard.

  Notting Hill, Culture, Artsy, Hipster

February 5, 2009

Daylesford Organic London

Lady Bamford provides city folk with fresh, seasonal and local produce from her farm in Gloucestershire. Her growing chain is of restaurants that double as organic food stores, complete with meat counters, bread, raw food and juice bars. Quality is top notch — as are prices.

  Kensington, Food & Drink, Locavore, Organic

January 30, 2009

The Commander London

A full-on resto that takes a commander-in-chief role by combining an American-inspired bistro, oyster bar, and gourmet deli that sells meat and seasonal blooms.

  Notting Hill, Food & Drink, Raw Bar

May 10, 2007

Geales London

Established in 1939, this neighborhood fish and chips joint has since undergone renovations, turning into a super-cool fish bar.

  Holland Park, Food & Drink, Fish Bar, Neighborhood Gem

September 8, 2009

The Oak London

This solid Italian eatery specializes in wood-fired pizzas with fresh ingredients like cherry tomatoes, capers, salted ricotta and truffle oil. If there’s a wait, head to the upstairs parlour for drinks and tapas.

  Notting Hill, Food & Drink, Light Bites

September 8, 2009

The Clarendon London

Gastropub provides an oasis of calm on a quiet residential street. Seasonal comfort food (including grilled meats and fish) and cocktails.

  Holland Park, Food & Drink, Private Parties, Rooftop

November 22, 2007

Beach Blanket Babylon London

Elaborate Notting Hill resto (with a second Shoreditch location) boasts a showy mansion-like setting and a seasonal menu.

  Notting Hill, Food & Drink, Locavore, Ritzy