4.1 ·
Grab a seat at the bar at Canteen, a walk-in-only favourite on Portobello Road. Add your name to the list, wait for the text, and settle in for an easy, no-fuss lunch or dinner between market stalls.
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Canteen operates a straightforward walk-in system on Portobello Road, adding names to a waitlist and texting when a table's ready rather than taking advance reservations. Reviewers describe genuinely tasty, satisfying food, and multiple mention that a weekday lunch is the easiest time to get seated without a wait, with bar seating specifically recommended for a good vantage point.
Its 4.1 rating from 523 reviews and mid-range pricing put it solidly in comfortable neighbourhood-restaurant territory rather than destination dining, well suited to a relaxed lunch while exploring Notting Hill's market street.
Canteen operates a straightforward walk-in system on Portobello Road, adding names to a waitlist and texting when a table's ready rather than taking advance reservations. Reviewers describe genuinely tasty, satisfying food, and multiple mention that a weekday lunch is the easiest time to get seated without a wait, with bar seating specifically recommended for a good vantage point.
Its 4.1 rating from 523 reviews and mid-range pricing put it solidly in comfortable neighbourhood-restaurant territory rather than destination dining, well suited to a relaxed lunch while exploring Notting Hill's market street.
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1h15
Best time
lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening
Intensity
Easy pace
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Been here twice, once in August and now in February; and it was soooo good every time. The pasta’s are unreal and the chocolate mousse is a must-try! I recommend sitting at the bar to get the best feel & vibe for the restaurant. The service is always great here too! I think it’s best to come here earlier on during…
Isil Altun
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