Portobello Garden - Carta

269B Portobello Road, London, W111LR, W11 1LL, United Kingdom

🛍 Cafés, Pasta, Pizza, Italian

4.4 💬 2776 Reseñas
Portobello Garden

Teléfono: +442077928419

Dirección: 269B Portobello Road, London, W111LR, W11 1LL, United Kingdom

Ciudad: London

Menú Platos: 35

Reseñas: 2776

Sitio Web: https://www.facebook.com/Portobello-Garden-Caffe-654459517967701/

"Out and about on a lunchtime constitutional along Portobello Road last week something interesting caught my eye. Set back from the road, hiding behind vintage clothes in the arcade, was an alluringly attractive Italian restaurant. On my own, without reading material and in a hurry to get back to work, I had no intention of sitting down to eat but I was compelled to go in and investigate. I glanced at the menu and clientele, was charmed by the decor of hanging dried meat and flowers, and decided I would return imminently.<br/ <br/ Thankfully an opportunity arose this week. I had taken it upon myself to arrange a lunch for myself and nine colleagues, and presented them with an option of four restaurants (secretly hoping that democracy would work in my favour). At first, take-up was slow as the more adventurous-sounding alternatives were far more popular, but risk aversion gradually set in and the simple Italian became the winner; a culinary hare and tortoise situation, if you will.<br/ <br/ “What if they don’t cater for big groups? What if it’s awful and I’m forever ridiculed for my restaurant choice?” Such questions were running through my mind, distracting me from my morning tasks.<br/ <br/ An amiable Italian gentleman saw the first sub-group and exclaimed “group of ten, this way please!” so we followed orders and went inside to our long table, immediately looking above us at the conservatory style ceiling and feeling as though we had walked into a Tuscan summer.<br/ <br/ Our charismatic waitress brought over an alternative to a complementary bread basket; a plate of amuse-bouche sized pieces of courgette frittata served on a forest of rocket. I was very impressed by this. They have foreseen that I’m going to be ravenous, having not eaten since my 11:00 AM apple; that I may not wish to bloat up on bread; that I enjoy being surprised, which I most certainly was. I had only been there ten short minutes and these people already knew how to please me more than some people who have known me for decades. If that isn’t customer service, I really don’t know what is. <br/ <br/ The menu is slightly unusual in that there isn’t the usual long list of pizzas and pastas to choose from, instead there were a couple of al forno dishes (baked in the oven), several paninis (with pizza bread), and a list of specials, a few of which were mains. I took from this that a decision had been made to offer a limited number of dishes, but to do them well.<br/ <br/ I had top-notch, considerably portioned gnocchi with bolognese sauce for £11.50, served whilst the tomato sauce was still bubbling from the oven, with fresh basil scattered on top.<br/ <br/ To make the experience even more superior, they should consider investing in a second credit card machine to take two payments simultaneously since this was a bit slow.<br/ <br/ I was really fond of this restaurant and highly recommend it. Now I just need to think up another reason to go back next week.."

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Alonso Alonso

If you're ever in notting hill this is the place to eat.

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Karianne
Karianne

This is a hidden gem! Casual and funThe food was fabulously fresh and deliciousThe wine and beer was cold and reasonable.


Isabelle
Isabelle

Wonderful hidden gem in the heart of Notting Hill on Portobello Road. This unassuming little caffe is located off the street offering a quiet alternative


Hiren
Hiren

A little hidden gem in the centre of the market! Amazing atmosphere, very authentic feel! Went here for an evening meal and felt very European! The food was good too, well seasoned and bursting with flavours. Ver carta


Vixster
Vixster

A hidden gem on Portobello Rd. A bright garden like space set back from the hustle bustle. Described as homemade Italian, the food was fresh, rustic and delicious. Service was friendly, attentive, but not rushed I would have liked to linger there all day!


Una
Una

This cozy and authentic Italian restaurant is tucked away behind the bustling Portobello street. The menu offers some unexpected choices, but my adventurous selection of a panini turned out to be delicious (and quite large, so consider sharing). The ingredients were of high quality, adding to the overall enjoyment of the meal.


Dipil
Dipil

I love the atmosphere of this restaurant - it's casual, cozy, and authentic, giving you the feeling of being in a Southern Italian market. The staff is great, the wine selection is excellent, and the food is refreshingly unique compared to the typical Italian restaurants. Despite the high quality of ingredients, the prices are affordable. I acknowledge that everyone has their own preferences, but I am surprised to see that this place has an average rating of 3.4 on Zomato - some customers may not appreciate the true experience of a meal here. Overall, one of my favorite Italian restaurants to dine at in London. Ver carta


Iris
Iris

I opted for the wild boar ravioli from the daily specials menu, which came with a rich tomato sauce. While the sauce was overpowering, the smoked ricotta topping added a unique touch. A colleague ordered potato gnocchi with beef ragù and found the gnocchi impressive but felt the dish lacked seasoning. Another colleague enjoyed the octopus salad, but we were disappointed to find the accompanying bread was garlic bread, not the traditional Italian bread we were expecting. Despite some inconsistencies with traditional Italian dishes, the overall experience at Portobello Garden Arcade was pleasant, with warm and hearty meals in a lively atmosphere. Overall, Portobello Garden Arcade offers more...


Maria
Maria

There is something hugely enjoyable about taking a long stroll along the Portobello road on a Sunday, checking out the weird and wonderful market stalls and deciding what to eat for lunch. <br/ <br/ A virtuous session in the gym on a Sunday morning is generally followed by an 'unvirtuous ' pig out at some splendid eaterie and three of us, having been recommended this place by a customer in the cafe, made our way to The Portobello Garden Caffe, a small, packed, buzzing place whose walls were awash with Italian goodies. <br/ <br/ I noticed with great pleasure the array of wonderful meats, burrata, roasted veg, all manner of antipasti being piled onto sharing plates. They looked absolutely beau...


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Dinner

Out and about on a lunchtime constitutional along Portobello Road last week something interesting caught my eye. Set back from the road, hiding behind vintage clothes in the arcade, was an alluringly attractive Italian restaurant. On my own, without reading material and in a hurry to get back to work, I had no intention of sitting down to eat but I was compelled to go in and investigate. I glanced at the menu and clientele, was charmed by the decor of hanging dried meat and flowers, and decided I would return imminently.<br/ <br/ Thankfully an opportunity arose this week. I had taken it upon myself to arrange a lunch for myself and nine colleagues, and presented them with an option of four r... Ver carta

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  • Cafés Encantadores cafés que ofrecen una variedad de cafés y tés recién preparados, junto con bocadillos ligeros, pasteles y postres. Perfecto para un impulso matutino o un delicioso regalo por la tarde en un ambiente acogedor.
  • Pasta Deléitate con nuestra selección de platos de pasta clásicos y contemporáneos, cada uno elaborado con ingredientes frescos y de calidad y salsas sabrosas que capturan la esencia de la cocina italiana en cada bocado. Ver carta
  • Pizza Sumérgete en nuestras pizzas perfectamente horneadas, elaboradas con masa lanzada a mano, rica salsa de tomate y una mezcla de quesos gourmet. Cada rebanada estalla con ingredientes frescos, asegurando un bocado delicioso cada vez.
  • Italian Saborea los ricos y diversos sabores de Italia con nuestro menú, que ofrece pasta clásica, risottos sabrosos y platos tradicionales de carne y mariscos, todos elaborados con ingredientes auténticos y pasión. ¡Buon appetito!

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