Portobello Gold Restaurant in Kensington and Chelsea

If you are looking for a place with good food, great drinks and a buzzing atmosphere then gold is the place to come. Highly recommend the braised beef short with nettle tagliatelle and wild garlic as well as the chargrilled picanha steak. For desert you can’t go wrong with the lemon tart which has a wonderful sharp taste. For drinks, the pineapple paloma cocktail is utterly delicious!

Lovely space, friendly staff and the food was amazing

Brilliant venue - superb small plates for sharing served quickly - fab ambience

The food is great as well as the atmosphere but I was surprised that I was charged 5.50£ for tap water. Every other restaurant i have been to during my stay in London offered tap water.

Lovely sharing plates, cocktails and selection of desserts - everything was 10/10!! Will definitely be back

My mom and I visited Gold and the food is absolutely incredible!! We sat at the bar looking over the kitchen which was lots of fun, staff is super friendly and overall a lovely atmosphere☺️

Visited for lunch last weekend. The staff and service was superb. The menu was other worldly. I enjoyed a combination of flavours that were stupendous. I can’t recommend Gold enough. A fabulous atmosphere. The al fresco style dining is incredible; you’d never believe you were feet away from the hustle and bustle of Portobello Road. I can’t wait for my next visit.

Great restaurant lovely staff good vibe too

We originally booked for 7 for a table, but I didn't realise that we had to eat, TBF I assumed that because it's a bar/restaurant by 9pm I thought it would be more of a bar. But they were really accommodating and managed to seat us for drinks instead which we really appreciated. Kudos to the staff, we had a great time would definitely come back. Next time for food for sure.

I arrived there exhausted of climbing Notting Hill hill's with my walker, and I think the host noticed it. They quickly sat me by the fire and brought my tea. Four of the staff emptied the same floor bathroom so I could use it. The braised beef agnoletti was so tender and flavorful. Thank you for being so welcoming. Best experience in London so far.

Amazing food - each dish was delicious and so well thought through. The vibes are super nice in the restaurant although I do feel the service could be improved. The sourdough tiramisu was so good as well as the chicken. I also really liked the polenta. I actually think this place is amazing value - the four of us ate til we were full and had desserts and a bottle of wine and it came out to 60 pp

The squid was delicious. Great food and service

The food was good, pricey though. I didn’t mind it until I saw a mouse running behind my back 🫠

We are regulars at gold, we live locally and have been going at least once a week if not more. It’s been our go to place but after ordering a bottle of wine which we struggled to finish, there was a big portion of the bottle remaining and the waiter then emptied the entirety of the bottle in two glasses and therefore overfilling them. I appreciate you want people to order more but no one fills a glass of wine to this extent, not only it’s not enjoyable but also it gives a feeling of being rushed and used to order more. We then asked for a paper cup to walk around portobello and enjoy the wine in the sun (we never asked for paper cups before) but when you empty the entire bottle you should expect the guests to be annoyed enough to want to leave. We were also told no paper cups are available. I loved gold but the least you can do is to apply appropriate etiquette when it comes to wine serving (what we asked for is the bare minimum). Thank you

Great restaurant with a wonderful ambience on the back terrace. The menu and the dishes are individual, special and overall an experience. The staff was extremely friendly and we had a perfect time there.

Super nice and cozy place, with a living room full of vegetation and glass ceilings. The food is very authentic, I would highlight the meat options. The desserts are also very delicious. The staff is super friendly and attentive.

Great food, everything we tried was very tasty, great combinations of flavors and aromas. Very good service, beautiful place. Definitely worth a visit.

Been on my list since ages and finally tried!! What a great lunch! Sharing concept with a lot of plates choices that come not in order but when the food is ready. We tried many plates that were absolutely delicious. Favorite one was the sea bream and ceviche, but also the beef carpaccio was very good. The atmosphere was perfect as sunny day we had lunch in the terrace that looked like to be in a little garden, so cosy! Service was great also. Friendly and welcoming. Another place added in London’s best restaurants. Definitely coming back.

Really enjoyed lunch here, the zero alcohol Estrella was very nice along with the cucumber and feta salad, burrata with charred pear, chargrilled polenta. The wood roasted leeks were tasty but just too tough to eat! Four small courses was definitely enough for two people.

Indeed ! They have created dishes that find harmony between simplicity and deliciousness.

Recently celebrated an anniversary at Gold, and it didn’t disappoint. Sea trout ceviche was fresh, great kick from the horseradish—though I must say I preferred the black cod carpaccio last time. Standout: braised beef short rib—rich, tender, and beautifully cooked + nettle tagliatelle with wild garlic was an unexpected highlight too; light, vibrant, and full of spring flavours. Suggestion : would be great if the dessert menu was online to find the names as I’d recommend the “lemon tart”without hesitation, but the “chocolate dessert”, with a touch of sea salt, would be absolute perfection. For drinks, the pineapple paloma cocktail every time!! I’m not kidding!! Interior and atmosphere is stunning and the staff are helpful and attentive. I’ve dined here a few times before (somehow always upstairs unfortunately), and there’s a good reason I keep coming back.

I don’t say this easily, but the food was spectacular. Every dish had its own standout quality, but the short rib agnolotti, the chicken, and the cauliflower are an absolute must.

Great sheep, lovely people bad weather . MK

Gorgeous dining experience in the private room for a birthday. Vibes, food, and service from Raquel were all incredible!!

We had lunch here today. Food was outstanding as was the friendly service. Great atmosphere too. We would love to come back and try out more of the menu!

Excellent! The staff is very friendly and helpful, the ambiance is very pleasant, the food is good, it is prepared in an open kitchen. Out of 3 dishes, one piece of meat was tough, they immediately replaced it with another dish and did not charge anything for that person, a very good and rare gesture, thank you!! They made us have a wonderful time and we feel great! RECOMMENDED! We will definitely come again!

Absolutely great. Food is very tasty and very friendly service.

OMG!! The food is so good! This place is a gem! The portions are generous and the quality of the food exquisite!

We had only vegetarian dishes and they were all great. The grilled/smoked cabbage and cauliflower dishes were some of my favourite. Great flavours and choices.

Stopped by on a whim and it did not disappoint. Food was amazing and ambience was 👌. Service was attentive but relaxed. Parked right outside in a bay. We'll be back to try more of the menu and cocktails.

The food is delicious! The beautiful place! Super recommended

Awesome place. My first time! I will be back for sure :)))

Chicken was great So was beef pasta

Loved the.food sharing concept, very tasty and fresh. Service was attentive and helpful

An outstanding vibrant heartful all aroung great experience. True jem of the neighborhood.

Loved going here for dinner with friends, sat outside for dinner as it was busy inside (book ahead!!) and then we finished the night inside with drinks. A great night all round!

The food was fabulous, including a lot of vegetarian options. The lighting, music, interiors, smells, and overall vibes made it an energetic place to be and the servers were awesome!

One of the best spots in Notting hill.

Amazing cocktails. Some of the most unique I have ever seen. I haven't had the privilege of eating here yet but I can't wait to return one day. The bartender was a bit grumpy but that's ok we all have our days ;)

Went here after a friend's recommendation. Good food, great ambience but just terrible service. The food took forever to arrive, and the servers just didn't seem to care and were borderline rude. Not coming back!

An unforgettable fusion dining experience!

Excellent. Special thanks to Austin for helping make our meal memorable as well as the quality ingredients, favours and ambiance. And thank you Allie for your help in the peper grinder hunt.

We loved this place. Such a good vibe and atmosphere. The food was delicious- creative and inventive and really enjoyable. The burrata starter was so good- one of the best "salads" I've ever had.

A fantastic and very Notting Hill place. Food is very nice and overpriced. Very much like the Notting Hill neighborhood, nice and overpriced. I’m not sure what the concept is called, maybe Luxury Tapas. A lot of current London restaurants seem to be based on these concepts these days. The issue for me is that you loose the simplicity and “in-your-face” quality of tapas without quite getting the subtleties and sophistication of proper gastronomy. This said, we had a great time. It was a lovely evening and the walk back in this cool March weather saved the night.

We went for a wedding celebration and Rachael was our host. She was the absolute best and made the occasion truly special. Thank you so much for going over and beyond to make us feel so welcomed and loved during such a special day.

Great ambiance. Great Food. Great Service. Definitely going back.

The roasted pineapple Paloma was the BEST cocktail I’ve ever had! Worth the price tag. I ordered the steak, well-done, and they cooked it perfectly! The sprouting broccoli as my app was also delicious. We sat outside and it was quite pleasant. The service was great as well. I would definitely recommend this restaurant!

Delicious food! Very expensive though since you need to order many small plates.

Very nice place, elegant, delicious food the only thing that went wrong was that when we asked for our order the waiter got the dish mixed up and sent us another one that wasn't the right one. In the end they apologized, they sent the correct one

Food with different touches, delicious. Gin and tonics in small glass and very expensive.

Some of the most unique and tasty dishes I’ve ever had. Get the banana old fashioned, it’ll blow your mind!

all food was great and the total price was lower than i expected for such a popular restaurant. The nduja chicken, ravioli, salad and the meatball dishes were great

A beautiful restaurant with a wonderful atmosphere and decor. The staff is incredibly polite, especially the sweet and always smiling Marina! You should definitely come and try their modern cuisine, featuring a fantastic and innovative combination of flavors!

Totally not cheap. Totally worth it.

Lovely interior , nice staff interesting menu but £8.90 for a 125ml glass of house Rose (wasn’t Provence that was much more ) proves that people have lost the plot , slightly biased I agree due we spend much of the year in Provence however this is madness .. and typical of this area in London.

Stunning Restaurant with great vibes & staff very friendly yet knowledgeable and attentive ! We had a lovely meal Starting with a selection of very tasty starters , really enjoyed the king oyster mushrooms , the beef carpaccio & the tuna ! Followed by a beautifully cooked seabream with capers and delicious chicken with nduja sauce , dessert very nice too ! Torta della nonna and carrot 🥕 cake a must try !

Had the most amazing experience at Gold Notting Hill! The food was absolutely delicious, and the ambiance was just perfect. Everything from the flavors to the presentation was on point. Highly recommend for a great dining experience

A bit expensive, but it worth it

The open kitchen and wood-fired cooking added a nice touch to the experience.The Seabass Carpaccio was fresh with a nice chili kick, while the Burrata with charred pear was creamy and well-balanced. The Porchetta was rich and flavorful, and the Chargrilled Polenta with Gorgonzola was rustic and comforting.

One of the best places I’ve been in London!!

We recently hired out the private dining room for our baby shower and it was fantastic. The food was amazing, the atmosphere was great, but best of all was Raquel. Raquel was beyond phenomenal with everything she did, the service, the conversations and the way she just made us all feel so welcome was hard to match! thank you for making a special night even more special for us!

Great place with a cool vibe, food was fabulous!

Modern European food. Went with family for on a Sunday - reserved beforehand. Locate in the hustle & bustle of Notting Hill, Gold is a great restaurant for lunch. Fab service and would imagine busy of an evening. Loved it, def recommend booking if going in a weekend.

Fantastic food the ambiance is amazing

The atmosphere is the amazing in ground floor with the garden same in the first floor

I was really looking forward to this as a good friend had recommended us. To be honest, I wasn't going to say anything but thought I should, really. The service was welcoming, and attentive are vegetarian dishes were nice, not amazing but interesting flavours. Are meat dishes we're a prawn and chicken dish. The chicken dish was not very nice it was burnt, both the bread and chicken, and the meat was dry. I did mention this to the waiter at the end, thinking he would do something, but he never did. It was my mistake as I should have said something earlier. I thought as he was so helpful earlier on that he would have done something. I don't really like to make a fuss or scene, but I was let down by this handling of this. Would I go again??

Incredible lunch at Gold. Every dish we had was amazing, drinks were lovely and the ambiance is so warm and inviting. My favourite restaurant I’ve been to whenever I visit London!

Love it here. Everything perfect

A very nice place, the food was excellent and the waiters very friendly.

We walked in for lunch without a reservation and had a lovely meal in a lovely settings

The place is spectacular, very cozy with a fireplace, good music, very good atmosphere, super cozy and pleasant. The food is not so spectacular according to my gastronomic taste but the food is not bad, priced like the vast majority of places in London, somewhat expensive but it is definitely worth going.

The staff was great and the food was amazing

The decor, ambience and vibe are beautifully thought through and designed. Sitting at a table in the back, the place feels like you're sat in a tropical jungle by candlelight. A wonderful concept for the look, and the food looks good on the plate too. Yet again, them proving that style over substance is a poor approach when building a restaurant, particularly one that wants to charge heftily for its food. The soul of any good restaurant is the food, and food without depth (of flavour, or thought) such as what you may find at Gold, can only cause a reaction of deep disappointment because the beautiful setting that was so charming before the food arrived, and that got you cheering for them, only turned to a false promise once the food arrived. Several others may rate this restaurant highly because of its date night potential, and maybe because they are confusing nice plating for flavour, or maybe because it represents the landscape of London restaurants at large, but without hitting the spot with the food, a restaurant can never separate itself from the rest.

Gold is an extraordinary restaurant, perfect for those looking for a refined culinary experience in an elegant but welcoming environment. The menu is studied down to the smallest detail, with dishes cooked to perfection. The venue is spacious, with a unique atmosphere thanks to the refined design. The service is impeccable and special thanks go to Carina, a kind and professional waitress, always attentive to every need. A must-see place in the heart of Notting Hill!

A great place to dine. Ambiance is great and the food is better than it needs to be. A lot of vegetable options that are executed well, perhaps better than the meat. The sourdough tiramisu was incredible

Raquel was the best. Would come back anytime. Whatever she's being paid, it needs to be doubled - beyond the quality of the food, she made the experience 1000/10.

I am delighted with this place! I was in London solo, so I had a lot of concerns about dining alone in restaurants, where usually there are at least two people, but in this place I felt very taken care of and generally did not feel any discomfort despite having dinner alone. The service was very nice and friendly, the waiter often checked if everything was OK and if he could serve something else - maybe this is something you don't pay that much attention to when you're with someone, but when I ate alone in several restaurants, most of them just felt awkward, the service was nice but not very interested, and here, thanks to the service, I felt completely relaxed. As for the restaurant itself, it's a beautiful place, I had dinner in the evening, amazing atmosphere - plants, candles, pleasant colors. The food was excellent too! The prices may not be the lowest, but I really don't regret a penny. I have nothing to complain about, I will definitely come back here when I am in London again.

One of the best restaurants. Good food and comfortable atmosphere. Thanks.

Everything we ate had a special taste. The presentation and flavor were excellent. We really liked it. It’s a place with a perfect atmosphere that I will recommend to my friends. I will come again 🙋🏻‍♀️

This spot is so nice! My friend and I went for dinner on a Monday evening, so wasn’t too busy, although we still booked a table. The interior was lovely with so much greenery. Food was great - we had the sweet potato, trout ceviche, roasted cauliflower and the pappardelle. We loved everything - the trout was a standout. The menu has a lot of selection, so I’d recommend going with a group so you can try lots of different things. I’ll be back to try more out on their menu!

Amazing food in fantastic surroundings. We ate in the garden!

A delicious meal as always, a place I keep coming back to because the food, drinks and atmosphere are amazing!

Crazy experience! We had lunch by chance in this restaurant, at the kitchen counter, which made everything even more engaging. Every dish was super good and with attention to the smallest details. Great attention to gluten-free, thanks also to an Italian chef with whom we had the pleasure of speaking. Attentive service, vibrant atmosphere and excellent food. Absolutely worth it!

I organised a Sunday birthday party lunch for myself and 22 guests in Gold's private dining room and it was a total success! Everyone had a wonderful time, and they all commented on the fantastic service and the food which was delicious. The only slight downside was that the kitchen had a problem that day so the food delivery wasn't as quick as expected, and there were some gaps between the starters, mains, and puddings. Gold's staff apologised during the meal for the delay, and everyone was having such a good time that it didn’t impact significantly, but if you're having a party there it's worth reminding them on the day. I would also like to commend our waitress, Racquel. She was superb, everyone loved her, and at the end of the meal she took me to one side, praised my friends and family and the love for me that was in the room. I was very touched and humbled by her kind words, so see if you can get her if you're planning a lunch or dinner for a group of friends.

Interesting place, meat wasn't to my taste bit too chewie, but sweet potato was good. Buzzing atmosphere and nice staff.

We had lunch here with friends, it was a wonderful experience! Excellent quality food and raw materials (wide vegetarian choice!) Attentive and very friendly staff. Elegant, welcoming and intimate location (a wonderful internal garden! 😍) We also really liked the selection of drinks. We recommend to everyone

Giving 4 stars only for the ambience. It is a very pretty place. Food is average though and very pricey.

Mediterranean cuisine Neat dishes Good materials Nice space Nice flavors Everything fine

Wow - one of the best meals I’ve had! A local favorite and felt right at home.

Very pleasant place in Notting Hill. The food is very good and of good quality. We who don't speak English very well, the waiters did everything to help us 🙏

Very nice Sunday afternoon in this place! definitely recommend it.

The food is very good. My mum & I were seated at the bar tables watching the kitchen. Unfortunately, we got to watch the food get prepared. One of the chefs kept touching all the food and re-arranging it with her bear hands, but then she would touch pans, pots, dirty towels. She would open the straw of her water bottle where she puts her mouth and then re-arrange leafs, sweet potatoes, chicken etc. I did not find the kitchen very hygienic. It was difficult to eat the food that was served after. We notified the waiter but it was too late.

My experience at Gold was one of excellent customer service. The interior is beautiful - even on a rainy day, the garden area feels like you’re outside. And although there were a few errors made during our lunch, they managed to handle it graciously and thoughtfully. I was totally impressed. They absolutely know how to make you feel like valued guests. We’ll be back!

First time yesterday with friends for a big lunch and we were all very impressed. The ambience is relaxed yet uplifting, and the plant decor is very welcoming. Every member of staff was helpful and attentive. They knew the menu including wine selections well and were spot on with recommendations. We ordered a selection of dishes and it was fantastic to have different, and of course delicious, food. Everything we ordered was just perfect, many interesting dishes, and the wine was also very spot on. Really one of the best restaurants I've been to for a long time and I look forward to returning.

Came here for dinner on a Monday night. We were a party of 4 so ordered 8 dishes to share as the server advised. The starters and veggies were amazing. Beets with horseradish sauce, delicata squash, burrata with roasted pears and prosciutto. Sooooo good. Mains not so much except for the chicken which was exceptional. Will be back.

Seriously seriously good food + cocktails. We sat at the counter and were looked after by Martina who was AMAZING - we took all her recommendations and could not have chosen better. Order the thalassa cocktail, clementine margarita, pigeon pasta (seasonal) and blue potatoes. 10/10 for food and service. Thank you!!

Went out for a few Mojitos, but, unfortunately,not the best... shame, place must be amazing to eat there. Perhaps, will give it a second chance.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at gold Notting Hill , and I can confidently say it's one of the best Mediterranean spots I've visited. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm and inviting—soft lighting, earthy tones, and cozy seating made for a comfortable dining environment. The menu offers a beautiful variety of modern Mediterranean cuisine, with fresh ingredients and vibrant flavour's. Couldn’t ask for a better service Would definitely recommend

Really lovely restaurant, great lighting and atmosphere and incredible food

I absolutely love the atmosphere and food at Gold, and the cocktails are fantastic as well. I work nearby, so I often visit for after-work drinks-dinner. Also came late several times after 9pm for weekend dinners with friends. It’s a great spot for a great evening. That said, the service can be a bit of a letdown…. While I understand the common 2-hour table policy in London, being reminded of it every 30 minutes makes the experience feel rushed and uncomfortable. Yesterday, we ordered cocktails and asked if we could have the food after we finished our drinks. The waiter reminded the 2-hour policy and reassured us that the food would take a while to prepare, so it wouldn't arrive too soon. Yet, the food came just five minutes later. This inconsistency is frustrating, especially when you're trying to enjoy your time without being rushed and eat in our own time. We were going to order another bottle of wine being moved to the sofas, but i felt like going to another place which we feel more welcomed and we left… On another visit a couple of weeks ago, we were repeatedly asked every 15 minutes if we wanted to order more food, despite already having ordered 4 plates for 3 people and many drinks. Not everyone has to spend your average calc on food per person. If I am not too hungry, I won’t eat more-simple as that. It felt like we were being pushed, which really detracts from the laid-back vibe that should come with the place. Gold has so much potential, but the staff (&management) could benefit from being more mindful of the customer experience. A more relaxed and accommodating approach would definitely improve the overall atmosphere.