Taste London · Dining Guide
The Best of West London
West London pairs destination dining with deeply rooted neighbourhood restaurants. Explore special-occasion tables, riverside Italian cooking and relaxed all-day favourites.
By Editorial Desk · Updated 23 October 2026
A blue tick links to a published Taste London review. The wider selection also includes restaurants our team has not reviewed.
The River Café
Why visit
A long-established riverside destination for ingredient-led Italian cooking. Seasonal produce, handmade pasta and an extensive Italian wine selection make it a table to plan ahead for.
Checked 23 October 2026
Thames Wharf, Rainville Rd, London W6 9HA
Core by Clare Smyth
Why visit
Clare Smyth’s restaurant gives British ingredients a precise, considered treatment. Seasonal and classic tasting menus make it a destination for diners who want the meal to be the main event.
Checked 23 October 2026
92 Kensington Park Rd, London W11 2PN
The Ledbury
Why visit
Seasonal tasting menus and carefully sourced produce define Brett Graham’s restaurant. Plan ahead for a meal that puts the ingredients, wine and service at the centre of the occasion.
Checked 23 October 2026
127 Ledbury Rd, London W11 2AQ
CÉ LA VI✓
Why visit
Panoramic views meet inventive Asian-inspired cooking in a polished rooftop dining room. Choose it for a celebratory dinner where the setting is part of the experience.
Checked 23 October 2026
1 Paddington Square, London W2 1DL
Portobello Ristorante Pizzeria
Why visit
A neighbourhood Italian choice for sourdough pizza, homemade pasta and a covered terrace.
Checked 23 October 2026
Granger & Co. Notting Hill
Why visit
Bright, informal all-day dining inspired by Bill Granger’s Australian approach. Come for a leisurely breakfast, seasonal dishes and a welcoming neighbourhood atmosphere.
Checked 23 October 2026
175 Westbourne Grove, London W11 2SB