Electric Diner in Kensington and Chelsea

I went and was expecting the electric diner I've previously visited and enjoyed. It turns out I arrived on the opening day of a new concept on display in the form of Mexican contemporary dishes, aptly named Maya. My wife and I were looking to share something and get back into the local markets with room for cakes, bakes and all the street food. We shared a Asado pork kebab with pico de galo & charred pineapple. The dish is clearly well thought out, and the flavours we'll balanced. The meat was nice and tender and the Asador finish gave it the air of authenticity it needed to compete with real Mexican cuisine. On one lower note, the food was at best room temperature, and at £19 for the dish alone, it felt a shame. However, I was sat on the open kitchen dining stools, and the chef asked how the dish was, to which I responded: " I'm aware it's opening day so I feel it's necessary to inform you that whilst the food is tasty and well constructed, it was barely warm" The waitress took 40% off the bill without us asking, and the chef thanked me for the heads up. I'd visit again if in town. Opening day teething issues are expected. Overall, great venue, great location, and a promising menu with chefs that seemingly care. 7.5/10.

Refurbished and changed to Mexican food since beginning November. We ordered most of the menu. Very disappointing and not a single dish recommendable. Sad as we liked the old place a lot.

Sadly this restaurant didn’t post an update online that it was closed for renovations. Came over from Covenant Garden by taxi to have breakfast before shopping on the Portobello Road. And the there was a sign on the door. Pretty Sh!!ty to not tell people you’re closed. Won’t be back found Lowery& Baker instead 😋

Seen better times 15 years ago. The seating leather sofas in the boxes are way over used and long waiting for the springs and padding to be changed. Very uncomfortable to sit on. Service was slow but polite at least. Food - doesn't follow trends, classic but not refined to be great (as it should be as used to be!)

The diner and the cinema needs to be refurbished. It’s very beat up. And given the price i would like to sit at a table that wasn’t rocking and on a chair with proper upholstery. We moved seats 4 times. I found this place very expensive for what it was. Our bill was about £80. Having a valid ticket for a movie on the same day gives you half off and thank god for that. Food was not great. Drinks over priced. Cinema seats uncomfortable. Don’t waste your money

Lovely place for a bite to eat, especially if you manage to get an outside table. Food was good, as was service. There was a delay in bringing me my beer, so they gave it me on the house which is very reasonable hence the four stars for service.

My favorite place in Notting Hill. Have been coming for 7+ years, and both staff and food is always terrific and personable.

Buon cibo, cordialità ed ottimo servizio. Ci siamo fermati per caso una sera a londra. Locale un pò rumoroso ma veramente caratteristico. Non fate come noi chiedete prima se le cameriere parlano italiano! Due su due lo parlavano….

Employees and owner/manager was rude..food was burnt and waited a very long time long time for the food

Bon restaurant dans Portobello Road, service rapide et attentif. Burgers & salades bons et bien servis. Endroit calme et confrotable.

100% recommend, especially for a late night meal. If you’re visiting here as an American you’ll enjoy this spot for their air conditioning, late night service, clean restrooms, and friendly service. We ordered the £15 late night special which includes a burger, fries, and cocktail - such a great deal. The vegan burger was spot on. We also ordered the mozzarella sticks which were good but different from the states. It’s two larger mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce. Anyways, great spot and happy we found it. (Sorry, only took a picture of the mozz sticks)

Good restaurant in Portobello Roas, fast and attentive service. Burgers & salads good and well served.

The food was cold, the coffee was cold. We ordered an English breakfast and the eggs were very cold, the only hot thing was the sausages. The coffee was just little warm after 3 minutes waiting for the breakfast the coffee was already cold. The food was extremely expensive for what we get. £15 for a cold English breakfast plus 13.5% of service charge. So our bills was almost £50 for 2 cappuccino, 1 mango juice, 1 vegetarian English breakfast and one half English breakfast. Now imagine everything cold and the juice that was supposed to be cold was just super hot, no ice at all! All for almost £50?! Very bed experience, will never come back. Also the waitress was very no welcoming at all. But I will “excuse” that as sometimes everyone has a bad day. But no excuse for cold food. And it was even a 20degress day.

Food was great. Service was terrible. Waited 30mins to get served (15 mins trying to get the staff’s attention. One lady raced back and forth staring intently at her device. Bar staff x3 chatting away but not responsible for table service. I could go on). Staff very curt. Waited a further 30mins for food. Place emptied out so last ones ordering and eating. Loved the food. Not keen to return unless the staff are less fed up.

Staff was very attentive to the fact that it was our anniversary! They made our celebration extra special :)

Excellent food, charming 80's venue, absolutely worth trying. Cheeseburger really worth it.

Locale carino, cibo non con molta scelta ma di buona qualità. Un po’ caro per la tipologia di cibo (hamburger, hot dog, bistecca e patatine).

The Ruben sandwich is disappointing with hardly any meat. The Cobb was a tossed green salad lacking in blue cheese.

Charming Diner, delicious food, excellent service, friendly staff!!

Food not tasty…………………………………………………………………………………………..

This is such a cool spot and the food is DELISH! We come here every time we come to Portobello for the market. Come!!

We came for breakfast and had the pancakes with berries and mascapone and waffle with fried eggs and bacon. The food was fresh and delicious. Good portion sizes. The staff were friendly and the diner had a relaxing ambience. The booths were so comfortable. Love the retro style.

Sad we didn't click any photos. Good place for a quick chat and a drink.

The pancakes were really ok… a bit dry. It’s a shame because the berry compote and cream were really fresh. We went for breakfast on a Saturday and you could tell they are short of staff. I had a bottomless coffee but no one really managed to top up your coffee as they were very busy.

Good cuisine with a varied choice of brunch. Pleasant service and typical retro atmosphere Diner. Very nice

I had an amazing experience for my 32th birthday. The staff was so carrying and lovely the 2 ladies from staff one of them Italian but unfortunately I don’t know their names, they made me and my partner feel so welcome and taken care of. They even brought my desert on a plate written “Happy Birthday” and a candle on the ice cream ball. Unfortunately we could not try the famous ribs as they had run out but overall all good amazing and the staff even better.

Only down side was the music being a bit too loud. Everything else was perfect

I came for happy hour and their Meantime IPA beer was great for a sunny afternoon! Friendly service and loved their interior design too. Will come back next time to try their food as I have heard good feedbacks!

We had a great time - dinner and then a movie. The staff was lovely and super accommodating; one in our party needs to have gluten and dairy free food, and they did a great job making sure he had a great meal. Fun atmosphere, good food, and a nice cocktail.

Amazing diner. Service was incredible, very attentive and professional. Served by a lady with brown curly hair (sorry we didn’t get your name) who was lovely. Food came out very promptly and tasted amazing. Strongly recommend the cornflake chicken tenders and the ribeye steak! Drinks were lovely too. Booking details taken into account. They brought out dessert with a birthday candle which was a lovely surprise. PLUS 50% our meal because we went to the cinema itself prior. Super affordable and amazing experience. Would go again.

Don’t miss the opportunity to have a superb burger here

Treat day doesn’t have to be a cheat day at the Electric Diner. Great selection from sweet to savory. My fave’s are the bavette steak and chips or the poached eggs with avocado. Menu suggests smashed avocado but they happily made mine sliced (as requested). Staff usually highly attentive and will accommodate any special requirements. Highly recommended

The food was super nice 👌 we sat at the kitchen/bar and it was really nice and enjoyed our lunch.

Does the trick. Nice atmosphere.

A lovely place ! Brought my daughter here for her 18th birthday ( breakfast ). Food was delicious and great service too. Well worth a visit 😊

I ate the waffle and it was great. The price of coffee is even a little cheaper than in other places in London... on average €12. There is a bread with egg for €9, which is also very good.

1st visit to this Soho house venue not my favourite, lovely service awful steaks

It was a lovely restaurant, the staff were efficient, polite and friendly. It was clean and all the condiments were on the table

Genuinely great. Will definitely be back if I'm in the area!

Very nice restaurant but the prices are much too high especially for the cheese pasta… Yeah

More than 30 min waiting time for very basic toasts and eggs. Poor atmosphere. Doesn't recommend!

Really good service, everyone was really nice and the food got served quickly. And can we mention how good the food was? Chicken, waffles, fries, everything was amazing!

This is a quiet little diner that serves great breakfast foods with excellent service. We sat at one of the three tables outside and watched people stroll by on a Sunday morning. Charming!

We really enjoyed the experience. The staff is friendly, the price is affordable. THANKS !

Sea bass wasn’t very filling - for the price, I would have expected at least some vegetable sides. Our pancakes came out room temperature and chewy, and we ended up returning the dish :-/

I’ve been serve a French toast that was so dried it seemed like they just put the brioche on a grill for 10 seconds each way and that was it. In addition to that the cream on top of the toast seemed to have been a grocery store whipped cream. Very disappointed as the first time I went I’ve been served a proper one that was moist and with a home made cream

Went for a birthday meal with a friend. Food was good. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Nice vibe and music playing, great atmosphere.

Waiter rarely came to our table. Had to track him down to get our food then again to get the check.

Food was good, portion was huge so definitely good value for money. We had pancakes and french toast and both were good. Staff were super nice and customer service was superb.

Excellent service by the bartender Giuseppe and the amazing welcome and kindness from the manager Beth. We will be back soon

Went to 'brunch' a full English. Lovely atmosphere of a diner, breakfast was good. Recommend.

We were really pleased with the correct service, pleasant atmosphere and, above all, good food. There isn't an overly extensive menu but, whatever you choose, it doesn't disappoint. On the other hand, the variety of drinks and cocktails is extensive. Very good burger, recommended, with a meat flavor that I prefer to eat without sauces. Location in the middle of Portobello. Make a stop!

We chose the English breakfast and I must say that overall it was quite acceptable apart from the decidedly chewy bacon.

Waited half an hour for my coffee had to ask for it 3 times and for sugar twice. When it came it was a tiny cup of pisswater for £5.

I recommend and always I have lovely experience, good food and good service!

Service was really poor 😢 I was so disappointed because I always book this as our favourite family spot x We found ants in our food 😢 The menu has become very tired and a revamp menu should be done x

On a busy Sunday this place had a great vibe, not crammed, food was top notch, service wD friendly, quick would go back foe sure

Over priced, the food was boring and dry. I could do better than that at home.

A very warm welcome, the dishes ordered were excellent and the portions generous. Everything was perfect.

Great vibe and yummy food as well as cocktails. Will visit again!

Best breakfast I’ve ever had!!!!!

Wonderful venue indeed. Always a pleasure to visit, watch a movie amd eat here.

Service was very good and efficient. Food was delicious and for a decent price.

Searching for a late breakfast around the portobello road google suggested the electric diner , on arrival the place was buzzing , fab (low volume) 80’s club tracks being played , and delicious looking brunch dishes prepared in the open kitchen The welcome was to be honest pretty bland , we hadn’t booked -it was busy , but we pointed out we’d happily sit at the bar and so joined other customers patiently waiting to be served , which is the only apparent issue here …waiting for service , the wait for cutlery after food has been set down, and the wait for the opportunity to have another drink or for dishes to be cleared ….it’s a real shame -and a obvious frustration to the behind the bar staff The food and drinks were delicious , from a full English breakfast to the largest slice of french toast with a delicious raspberry coulis and whipped crème fraiche , cocktails and fruit smoothies we will definitely return A little bonus , if you have a ticket for the iconic electric cinema next door …you’ll get a discount of 50% off your meal

Terrible service, we were being ignored. Food below average. What is happening to this place? In the end they took 50% off our bill. Still, I don’t think I’m going there anytime soon. Very disappointing evening.

it was our first time at the diner, it met all our expectations and the open kitchen layout, music choice and atmosphere was perfect… defo will be coming back 😊

Fantastic location but the food was poor, chicken in salad like cardboard dry, very tired interior and unengaged staff - sorry but I was asked for feedback

Only half the breakfast menu was available but we were only told that after we had sat down and ordered drinks. Light at the table broken and hung down low over the table, we were asked not to touch it when we tried to fix it. Smoothies are pre-prepared, not freshly made. Juices from a bottle, not fresh. Overall v average for the price.

When you think diner most people think American style, shakes & burgers. The name doesn’t reflect this gorgeous stylish old school restaurant. Waffles were to die for and the full English breakfast was a feast! So very wonderful, it’s a must visit!

Great place for a traditional English breakfast, very friendly and great service

For me a bit loud music- but everything else was just wonderful. Food was plenty and delicious.

A wonderful place! I would definitely go back. It is voted as best Diner in London and I totally agree. I would highly recommend the avocado toast for brunch. The atmosphere is amazing and the sofas are very comfortable. Staff were very fast and hard working and I can’t wait to go back.

Excellent choice for a burger-dinner before going to the cinema next door. Super nice and friendly Italian service.

It’s always amazing here - fantastic chill retro ambience - the only food you want to eat - made perfectly- and good value for money. That’s why I return again and again. There is nowhere else I ever want to eat on Portobello.

Enjoyable brunch at the electric diner pleased that the service was much for efficient than our previous visit. Our guests enjoyed!

Everything was great from the place to the food. I would recommend it.

Excellent food and staff! The flat iron chicken is AWESOME! Highly recommended

Nice place in Portobello street, we found it a bit more expensive than usual in London, food was good, a bit dark even during a sunny day.

Really cute atmosphere, solid full English breakfast. Loved the vibe and honestly the bathroom was so chic. Highlight was server, Alex. He was SO nice and fun and helpful.

Weird brunch menu at 3pm Mothering Sunday. Unattentive staff didn’t ask if all ok. My steak wasn’t rib eye as stated , was tiny, rare, tough and not cooked to medium rare as requested. And cost - £34. …. Disappointing. Waited about 15 mins for a scoop of ice cream (itself weirdly unpleasant). Good chips & music though.

I used to visit the Electric regularly, very disappointed, first time back in around a year. There were quite a few problems to be noted. 1) we were sat and waited for menus up until I had to get up and ask for them. 2) Mozzarella sticks came before our water or our drinks! 3) Ribs overly smoked and we're not nice at all, no one ate them at the table. 4) one of our desserts the lemon tart was considerably smaller than on previous visits. 5) The Service was absolutely atrocious, I've never seen it so bad there and the restaurant was EMPTY so they can't even use "BUSY" as an excuse. 6) we ordered the bill and we all decided to pay in cash in Great British Pounds, the currency of this country and our waiter said they don't take cash and proceeded to get the manager. The manager turned up and started waving his hands and pointing at the cash saying "we don't take this, we don't take it" The manager and I proceeded to disagree with eachother and he told me it's written on the menu, it might be but it's not plastered and who looks for how you are able to pay, he said that he "knew" we had cards, regardless of the fact if we had cards or not, there should have been no issues with the acceptance of cash. Due to the manager being rude I suggested that he take the cash and work out how to pay the bill, it's not my problem, he then took the cash and said I can't give you change and then walked away and presumably paid the bill. I feel extremely let down and what was once such a cool and chic venue has turned into one that I don't think I would go back to again.

we were a group of 6 and arrived at 9am for brunch, food was good but the service and arrival of the food was really scattered with some being served 15 minutes after the first food was out, a side of back arriving a good 5 plus minutes before the eggs that it was supposed to go with so it had to be sent back to be warmed up. Took 20 mins to get a filter coffee after ordering at the outset even though other coffees arrived way earlier, and this early in the brunch time and it was not so busy when we arrived. hard to fathom why the kitchen works to achieve this chaos and it left us feeling less good in what was meant to be a treat. and fortunately we were enjoying each other s company so the time passed smoother than it if had been a working breakfast or a meeting.

Came here the other week!! The cocktails were amazing and the vibe was on point. I was looked after by Alex, Tom and Naj who were so welcoming and helpful!! Great place 🥰

My new favourite local again. The food is delicious & great for sharing or ordering solo. Staff are always very friendly & attentive. Love the decor in electric. Great selection of craft beers & cocktails.

A must-visit place in Nothing Hill and London. Very wide opening hours. We go there every time.

The food is great and reasonably priced. Just bear in mind that the service is really disappointing, rushed staff who just want you to hurry up and leave so the table can be turned over. We requested water twice and left thirsty.

Lively atmosphere, good service, varied food options and excellent food.

Nice place with very polite staff. We came for breakfast and had full English breakfast and Eggs Royale. Full English was delicious, for Eggs Royale I liked the muffin and the Hollandaise, but the poached egg was overcooked so that the yoke was not runny.

It's all about the Honey chicken which is plentiful and yummy! Drinks are pricey so be warned however you are dining in Portobello Road so to be expected. The lemon meringue pie is to die for and easily shared. Great service too dining here is defo a firm favourite for us!

Service was terrible. Coffee took over 30 minutes, then a power outage further delayed our food. Waitstaff were rude, unhelpful, and we refused to pay service charges. Their attitude towards their job was evident and affected their performance. Despite positive reviews, I'm hesitant to recommend this place. Food was average, nothing special too. Music was too loud that it’s even hard to talk . Very stupid experiences.

Great brunch spot. Nice food, great coffee and veto friendly staff. The place was also beautiful - worth visiting when in Notting Hill.

With the 50% off, I think it’s really worth the money. The service for the food was really quick, but it took a long time to receive the bill which was a bit disappointing. The quality of the food was nice.

Excellent dinner! I really had a good time in this place. Only the lack of options on the menu and the service made me remove a star.

Delicius food! Friendly staff and grest location. We had breakfast, would love to come back for dinner next time.

Really good place for brunch if you are around portobello market. Food was really good and service was outstanding, you can see the kitchen and how they prepared the food.

Nice , breakfast overdone but ok , very expensive for mediocre meal . Really nice place though nice vibe .

Excellent service from the greeter to the waiting staff. Attentive and swift, but obtrusive. Food was top notch too.

Ambiance “comme dans les films” Brunch excellent

Food was very good ! Love the waffle with the mascarpone and berries.

We enjoy coming to Electric Diner! The food is consistently delicious, & it’s nice that they also have such nice vegan choices.