Diners' Choice: British restaurants in West London

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Updated June 05, 2025

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CORE by Clare Smyth

4.9

4.9 (3654)

£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.

Top review

Cameron

Dined 7 days ago

Best restaurant experience I have ever had. Everything was perfect.

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Ffiona's Restaurant Kensington Church Street

4.9

4.9 (284)

£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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Stephanie

Dined 6 days ago

Love Ffiona’s always great food and a warm welcome. It’s a must.

The Ledbury

4.9

4.9 (2861)

£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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HARRY

Dined 5 days ago

Absolutely fantastic evening at The Ledbury, the staff, food and atmosphere were all of the highest standard. This was our first visit since the reopening and it was just as good as before if not better !!!!

Origin Kensington

4.4

4.4 (164)

£41 and over

British

Kensington

About the restaurant

Under the guidance of Executive Chef John Serhal, Origin Kensington provides a vibrant, comfortable space where you can enjoy the very best in British seasonal produce. Origin puts producers at the forefront using only the finest ingredients, serving up the best food in Kensington and beyond. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and does a seriously good weekend Sunday Lunch. The highlight of any visit is Origin's signature Côte de boeuf, supplied by renowned and award-winning Ethical Butcher and the best steak in town, committed to using regenerative methods to help the environment.

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Barbara

Dined 7 days ago

Outstanding The meal we had was huge. And fabulous and tasty Chefs a assit to the hotel. Highly recommend to all my friends and Family

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Kensington Supper Club

The Carpenters Arms

4.7

4.7 (55)

£25 and under

British

Hammersmith

About the restaurant

Situated down a quiet side street, on the corner of elegant St Peter’s Square, The Carpenter’s Arms is an independent nineteenth-century pub with a beautiful garden where the food is the star.

We focus on simple, beautifully cooked seasonal food. Our menu and Specials Board change daily: Simply cooked sustainable fish; British meats; delicious vegetarian and vegan dishes and tempting puddings to finish. Simple dishes, big flavours.

We are just as serious about good drink as we are about good food. Our well stocked bar helps keep the relaxed and convivial spirit of a local boozer very much alive.

We operate a rotating list of guest real ales, as well as world wines from just under £30 a bottle. We also serve the only cocktails worth filling the glass for – a negroni for lunch, a martini before dinner, an Old Fashioned when you need a stiff drink, a Margarita for when you want to pretend you’re on holiday and a Bloody Mary for the morning after.

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george

Dined 3 days ago

We were fortunate to try their new menu. Imaginative, subtle quality of flavors. Refreshingly new Very attentive stuff

The Havelock Tavern

4.7

4.7 (477)

£25 and under

British

Kensington

About the restaurant

Opened in 1996 the Havelock Tavern is one of London's original gastro pubs. Unlike many others that have come and gone since, we have changed very little over that time. Rather than become a restaurant in an old pub building, we focus on being a pub that serves really good food. The atmosphere is lively and informal so that anyone can eat, drink and feel at home. We are not trying to be sophisticated, but aim to provide you with a good, relaxing time. Our customers are a good mix of locals and others who have made the journey to spend an afternoon or evening with us. You are just as likely to see a table of mates catching up over a few pints as a couple tucking in to three courses. We have background music playing just to add to the already vibrant atmosphere.

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Isabella

Dined on Jun 8, 2025

I hadn't been in a good number of years though used to be resident in Hammersmith a long time ago. We experienced good quality food at normal London prices, nice wine for a pub menu, and efficient service with a smile. The loos were also really pleasant (happily) and tastefully decorated, as is the rest of the pub. We stayed a few hours. I would have expected regular checks on us and our food/how it was but we had to get up to order extra drinks. They basically left us entirely alone – which is better than overpampering – but it would have been nice to have felt a bit more cared for and that they took a genuine interest in us, which you get at the very best London pubs eg The Cleveland Arms in Paddington and Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese on Fleet Street.

The Stablehand

4.5

4.5 (381)

£26 to £40

British

Paddington

About the restaurant

Built in 1839 on an old archery range, this pub quickly became a cherished neighbourhood meeting spot and was frequented by notable locals throughout its history, from Winston Churchill to Tony Blair.

To honour the historical roots of the establishment, offer our take on the quintessential British gastro pub. We aim to be London's only gastro pub sourcing all of our ingredients from the British Isles, and where that is not possible, we look to source ingredients from countries and territories with close links to Britain, such as our lemons from Gibraltar. Our Head Chef champions British produce through culinary favourites such as steak, fish pie, and the classic treacle pudding.Our unique drinks & wine list is also fully sourced from sustainable vineyards, breweries and distilleries across Britain

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Robin

Dined 7 days ago

This is such a delightful place. The food is excellent and the staff— George, Amy, Eva and Lauren— are fantastic. Very good beer, too! We come back every time we’re in London. Such a lovely refuge from the hustle and bustle— like coming home.

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Lunch Menu (2 courses)

Smith's Bar & Grill

4.4

4.4 (1422)

£25 and under

British

Paddington

About the restaurant

Smith’s Bar & Grill is nestled in Paddington, Central London, it is the first place you see when you walk under the bypass behind Paddington Station.

Known for its high ceilings and almost full-length windows, the natural light in Smith’s is just as nourishing and wholesome as the comfortable furnishings and exquisite selection of food and drink that we serve.

The venue is split into the areas:
• Main Restaurant
• Main Bar & Lounge Area
• Outdoor Terrace Canal-side

Smith’s is an ideal venue for weddings, on-location filming, major launch events, and multi-stage music and entertainment events.
The whole venue can comfortably accommodate up to 200 people for a sit-down dinner and up to 400 standing. Its proximity to Paddington Station (50 yards from the Hammersmith & City Underground entrance) makes it quick to get to for those coming from out of town.

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Roland

Dined 4 days ago

We have had dinner here twice allready in a few days, and the food is cooked to perfection, I've not eaten such perfect steak in years, and the amount of food and sides are brilliant, the restaurant it's self is fabulous, and the staff are friendly and so professional, I would highly recommend, this will be one are favourite restaurant when we are in London.

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Experience

LRF: Smith’s Welcome Cocktail

Experience

Tasting Menu, Glass of Fizz & Violinist for £49pp

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Shuck Me! £1 Oyster Happy Hour

The Prince Bonaparte

4.3

4.3 (444)

£25 and under

British

Notting Hill

About the restaurant

The Prince Bonaparte is a stylish, Art Deco inspired pub with lounge bar & restaurant. Whether you would prefer a freshly prepared meal in the restaurant, or a glass of wine in one of the cosy booths, you will find the Prince Bonaparte is an elegant, comfortable pub that’s perfect for drinking, dining, chatting or simply watching the world go by. We welcome children and dogs.

This is a listed 19th century public house with a huge wealth of history, and it’s only a 5 minute walk from the largest antique market in the world, Portobello.

We are just a 10 minute walk from either Notting Hill, Bayswater or Westbourne Park tube.

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Franco

Dined on May 30, 2025

Service was excellent and food was very good. Price is reasonable but overall a great place to go. Enjoy !!

The Mitre

4.3

4.3 (1041)

£25 and under

British

Holland Park

About the restaurant

Renowned for speciality cuts, signature dishes, and fresh seafood, The Mitre welcomed back original Head Chef Pat Lynch following an extensive refurb and reopening in October 2023. His food is exceptional, honest and British, with the global influences Pat has gathered throughout his career littered throughout his menu.

One of the headline dishes is the Mitre original braised rabbit pappardelle, but not to be missed are Pat’s specially selected cuts of Scottish beef - from none other than renowned butcher John Gilmour - which he expertly grills on his Japanese-style Robata.

The brand-new menus will be devised of a sensational food selection including unmissable Sunday Roasts and contemporary seafood dishes. The food in the restaurant will be timeless, whilst the brand-new bar is the perfect spot for an exceptional pint and a light bite to eat.

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John

Dined 2 days ago

I love visiting the mitre, such a nice vibe to the place. Sunday roast was excellent, and cocktails went down very well. Staff were very helpful and friendly which I find most important. Loved it, will definitely be back soon 😊

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