Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in West London

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in West London? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Juno Omakase

4.9

4.9 (98)

£41 and over

Japanese

Notting Hill

About the restaurant

Embracing the idea of "I leave it up to you"

Juno invites you to trust our chef's expertise for a dining experience like no other.

Imagine a place where there's no fixed menu, inspired by the best of Japanese tradition with an innovative Mexican twist, truly pushing the boundaries of what an omakase can be.

With only six seats, Juno transports guests into a magical stage that is as much a performance as it is a meal. Indulge in 15 creative courses crafted by our talented Executive Chef, Leonard Tanyag, with a dedicated sommelier offering exquisite wine, sake, and agave pairings.

Our menu, built daily with fresh seasonal ingredients, is a feast for the senses, while our décor emulates the delicate Japanese artistry, with subtle hints evoking the vibrancy of Mexico.

Top review

zahavaVIP

Dined on Jun 12, 2025

Absolutely exceptional experience! The service, food and atmosphere were just perfect!

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Juno Omakase

The Ledbury

4.9

4.9 (2869)

£41 and over

British

Notting Hill

About the restaurant

The Ledbury is located the heart of Notting Hill.

Since opening in 2005, it has become one of London's more established restaurants, gaining 3 Michelin stars in 2024.

The restaurant prides itself on showcasing seasonal ingredients along with their own Deer, Jersey Cows and Iberian Pigs which are reared by Chef/Owner Brett Graham.

After a 2 year hiatus, The Ledbury reopened with a new look dining room and their own in house Fungarium.

The kitchen is being overseen by Head Chef Tom Spenceley and the dining room is headed up by General Manager Jack Settle.

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Harris

Dined 7 days ago

Simply outstanding. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Thoughtful wine pairings. The atmosphere and service was very elegant and refined but also very friendly.

CORE by Clare Smyth

4.9

4.9 (3666)

£41 and over

British

Notting Hill

About the restaurant

Chef Clare Smyth’s first restaurant, Core by Clare Smyth, opened its doors August 2017.

Located in London’s Notting Hill at 92 Kensington Park Road, Core by Clare Smyth is a modern fine dining restaurant with a strong British ethos, in an elegant, relaxed interior.

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Eddie

Dined 1 day ago

Amazing food, awesome staff…memorable night Will definitely come again

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4.7

4.7 (2125)

£41 and over

Indian

Kensington

About the restaurant

The reimagined Zaika of Kensington, newest addition to Tamarind Collection, is now ready to serve the finest in authentic Awadhi cuisine from the North of India. Heavily influenced by the Mughal and Nawabi culinary traditions, Awadhi preparations are an indulgent mix of flavours and spices, creating gourmet spreads fit for Kings.

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Gargi

Dined 1 day ago

Good food Good ambience Portions were rather small however but very flavourful and. Very nicely presented however on the expensive side for the quantity of food Our Server Mr Steven was extremely attentive and tried to please and did well

Ffiona's Restaurant Kensington Church Street

4.8

4.8 (290)

£26 to £40

British

Kensington

About the restaurant

Welcome to 2025 in Kennington's favourite Restaurant.

Voted 'Best Restaurant in Kensington Chelsea and Westminster' 2024.

Top 100 Restaurants in the UK on Open Table 2024.

Home of the best Chicken Kyiv in the world! Established since 1993.
Owned and run by sisters, Ffiona and Althea, who are always on hand to welcome you in.

Traditional British classics and modern seasonal dishes and we insist you leave room for our world-class desserts…

The weekend brunch is Anglo-American and the atmosphere is buzzing.

At Ffiona’s there is truly something for everyone.

We are smack bang in the centre of everything.
Turn left and you’re in Notting Hill and Portobello Market. Turn right and it is Kensington Palace and The Royal Albert Hall. The Design Museum and the museums’ of South Kensington are all close by.

Ffiona’s is an iconic neighbourhood restaurant loved by locals and visitors alike.
We can’t wait to meet you!

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Sherry

Dined 4 days ago

Great Bloody Mary, great food with friendly efficient service. Highly recommended

Hispania Kensington

4.7

4.7 (43)

£41 and over

Spanish

Kensington

About the restaurant

Welcome to Hispania Kensington. We are offering just a cold menu on sundays and mondays. Please, have this in mind if you are booking for one of theses days. We look forward to serving you soon!.

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AlexisVIP

Dined on Jun 5, 2025

Food was solid, service was good — lovely staff. The ambiance is amazing & I would definitely go back!

The Belvedere

4.7

4.7 (216)

£41 and over

Italian

Holland Park

About the restaurant

Where Byron met his lover, Sheridan enjoyed one too many and The Queen Consort’s mother threw a ball as ‘Debutante of the Year’. Welcome to Belvedere Restaurant, with a somewhat surprising history…

Among the lavish Gardens of Holland Park, the iconic Belvedere brings a taste of Southern Italy to your plate.

Its warm atmosphere and relaxed approach make it a perfect choice for day and evening dining all year round while ensuring its centuries-old tradition of entertaining the effervescent crowds of London continues.

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Malin

Dined 6 days ago

Had a lovely evening - good food and lovely atmosphere

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Private Dining Room - £130 Set Menu

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Botwa

4.9

4.9 (23)

£26 to £40

European

Bayswater

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Notting Hill, our contemporary restaurant specialises in creating Western dishes with an Asian twist. We offer both brunch & dinner services.

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PeaceVIP

Dined on May 21, 2025

We had a lovely meal, clearly good produce and the tastes were perfect, classic but not, clever combinations! We'll be back for more!

104 Restaurant by Richard Wilkins

5.0

5 (236)

£41 and over

French

Notting Hill

About the restaurant

The smallest fine dining Restaurant in London with just 12 seats.

104 Restaurant by Richard Wilkins is a stunning, intimate place to relax and enjoy the highest quality ingredients and service. We have been featured in the Michelin guide every year since opening in 2019.

104 Restaurant by Richard Wilkins is open Tuesday to Saturday and serves a three course a la carte menu, as well as a tasting menu for people who'd like to try everything we have to offer. Online reservations are available for up to Six guests, up to 3 months in advance.

Dishes include:

XL Scottish langoustine, Celeriac cream, Langoustine butter, satay sauce
French guinea fowl, Delica pumpkin puree, fondant potato and jus gras
Valrhona chocolate souffle, Madagascan vanilla ice cream

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Francis

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

Brought my brother in law who loved it as much as I did. Always superb, no matter time or day or what's on the menu, always interesting an delicious

Clarke's Restaurant London

4.9

4.9 (408)

£41 and over

Modern European

Notting Hill

About the restaurant

Opened in 1984 by passionate chef Sally Clarke, this local legend on Kensington Church Street has become a firm favourite with professional critics and amateur gourmets alike. For 21 years, Sally served a four-course ‘no choice’ set dinner, but now there is a daily-changing menu that showcases her passion for high quality seasonal produce. Herbs and vegetables come from organic suppliers in South East England; buffalo mozzarella is flown in from Naples twice a week; and shellfish is sent overnight by rail from Scotland. Popular dishes include loin of Balmoral roe deer with apple and sage sauce; baked fillet of Cornish brill with datterini tomatoes and flowering thyme; dark chocolate and chestnut tart. Clarke’s is quite simply an unforgettable experience.

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Paulo

Dined on Jun 17, 2025

Clarke’s continues to impress time and again with excellent food, impeccable and personal service and a great atmosphere. We have been many, many times, will continue to do so, and look forward to our evenings there with friends or, as was the case this time; on special occasions.

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