The original grocer's on Elgin Crescent; I've been buying my bread and treats here long before The…read moreGrocer on Elgin opened immediately opposite. They have a delicious delicatessen counter and stock the right selection of emergency food if you are running late for a dinner party - yours! But the bread is definitely which sets Mr Christian's apart - a great choice and fresh every day, including Sundays. And the staff are great, too, knowledgeable and friendly.

Fantastic! I love their lunch deal...£4 freshly made…read moreamazing bagettes which are, if you pick wisely, larger than the average person! Packet of crisps and a drink, what a bargain! Great selection of speciality sauces, olives and condiments mmm yum

Excellent chocolate shop- it smells amazing inside! The customer service is excellent as well!…read more You can purchase a box or a few pieces, I ended up getting two 26 piece boxes (the smallest ones they had and I believe it's 26 or maybe it's 16 pieces haha I don't remember); along with that I got two pieces to treat myself, and a bar of vegan chocolate for a friend. The ones I tried are delicious! Will absolutely be back and recommend this spot to others. So excited to gift a box to my S/O and family!

Lovely chocolate shop in Notting Hill ! I like to pop in for a hot chocolate on a cold day after…read morewandering around portobello market. We walked in one day when their cafe space had been reserved for a private event and the staff was very kind and accommodating, clearing up the little nook by the window for us to sit and enjoy our drinks. It's a fun visit, made even better by the nice staff and great music they play. Needless to say the hot chocolate in wonderful!

The local community in this neck of town are high net worth individuals. The prices are…read moreaccordingly, but so is the quality of the produce. I have never been disappointed, and it is great fun to shop at a traditional greengrocer's who know their fruit and veg. They accept cash payments only.

These guys are awesome. Skip the Tesco and go here when you want fruit and veg. Full service, they…read moreselect and bag what you need, and they take cards. Very friendly and fun atmosphere, one of the best neighborhood social spots honestly. They have a bit of everything as well. A bit scruffy, but it is what it is. Very inexpensive!

This is an UH-mazing little hole in the wall stuffed to its rafters with a dizzying array of spices…read more- the names of half I am unable to pronounce. Still, prices are reasonable, the server extremely knowledgable and helpful to the clueless, though she'll happily let you poke around and stay out of her hair. We got some dried jalapeño peppers, a shellfish mix, and what was for me, the greatest find. My favorite tipple of all time is the Bloody Mary and when I literally stumbled upon a tin of Bloody Mary mix, it was as if the heavens had opened and were shoving it in my face. How do you turn down an offering from the universe? The answer - you don't. Now all I need to do is get some tomato and vodka alchemy going...

What an amazing place to go and just explore the world of spices!!!…read more I found this while walking on a Saturday afternoon at Portobello Rd in Notting Hill. Love this place!! There so many things you can possibly buy here - in terms of spices. I would definitely stop by here every time if I had a chance to come back to London. Miss you London!!!

Great service first of all~ so important. Excellent coffee…read moreand hard to find in london. Great matcha latte and crazy amounts of milks non dairy, organic. Foods a bit super pricey.

Connected to James Duigan's Bodyism and Clean and Lean eating concepts, the Clean and Lean Cafe is…read morein good company in Notting Hill with other healthy eating spots Daylesford and Farmacy nearby. Clean and Lean Cafe is a supporter of clean eating - using unprocessed, unsweetened, quality ingredients that are organic and in season. Wholesome food that makes you feel good from the inside. My kind of food. I had just eaten breakfast at Daylesford and was wandering around when i came across Clean and Lean a few doors down. I just went in for a look but after being found out for being Australian by a super lovely Australian girl working there, we were chatting and she mentioned that they did great Acai bowls. I am a sucker for a good Acai bowl and hadn't had one for a while so despite not being hungry, I decided to get the Nourish Me bowl on Ruby's recommendation. For 8 pounds, I got the most delicious bowl topped with granola, almond butter, hemp seeds and fresh blueberries and raspberries - heaven! The acai was thick and didn't melt which is rare! I haven't had one with almond butter before and it gave the acai an extra creamy feel. Clean and Lean also had some great looking salads and sweet treats on the counter which I would have been tempted by, if I had been at all hungry. They also do Paleo toast, if that's your thing. I was also assured that their coffee was good too, but I can't vouch for that! Yes Clean and Lean is one of those super healthy places filled with fit looking people in their activewear but that doesn't mean that their food isn't delicious. Because it is.

It's funny isn't it, here's a shop I visit at least once a week, walk past numerous times a day,…read moreand I haven't even written a review in all those years. I think this makes it a typical example of all those lovely little places that make up our daily life. They are fairly unassuming but we'd be lost without them. Portobello Wholefoods is tucked away in a dark corner under the railway bridge, at weekends you barely notice it. During the week it provides the perfect addition to the fruit and veg stalls along Portobello Road. They stock everything you'd expect from a decent health food store at OK prices. One of the highlights for me includes the large selection of loose teas; I'd be lost without my fix of vanilla or mango tea in the morning! You can go hardcore with green and herbal as well, of course. All tastes and dietry requirements catered for.

Coming here makes you feel good about yourself. It's a mini vegetarian/organic haven selling…read moreeverything from a small selection of fruit and veg to more specialist meat-free/wheat-free/gluten-free/dairy-free/anythi ng-you-like-free food. Sometimes I find shops like this can be limited, but Wholefoods always seems to have exactly what I'm looking for. I mainly come for the amazing choice of vitamins and supplements as although I'm not a vegetarian I really don't see the point of taking something that's meant to be good for you, but actually has weird animal additives added or is encased in a gelatin shell (last time I checked boiled animal skin and bones really don't do anything for you). Also, I've met a lot of different staff and they are all eager to help with their wealth of knowledge on all things healthy. It's probably a tad more expensive to shop here, so you should stick to getting your more mundane items such as dried fruit from the supermarket, but for something a little bit special it's perfect. Why not try the gelatin free raspberry jelly or the fortified mineral water (you take your own bottles to fill and pay by the litre). Another great idea is that they don't automatically give you carrier bags at the till. There are a few used ones available if you really need one, but why not follow their lead and bring your own canvas bag to fill up.

George's Diner and Fishery is a fish shop (also wine and beer) on the first floor and a small dine…read morein restaurant on the second floor. It's a family business run by a couple from Mauritius, so expect créole, Indian and African influences. I'll be reviewing mainly the restaurant. We were a table of four dining on a Tuesday, and it was a laid back atmosphere. We ordered two appetizers (calamari and crab) and three mains. We had a grilled fish mix (pan seared sample of three fishes), cod with lobster sauce (Thermador style, this was off the menu because they were out of fish pie) and an impressive sea bass for 2 (with prawns, fried rice and vegetables). The photos speak for themselves; all dishes featured fresh seafood and were delicately prepared. Hints of ginger, chili and coriander, which are staples of Mauritian cooking. We ended our meals all very satisfied. Not to mention a very friendly front of the house who was also running the fish shop downstairs. Also, the chef and owner came out to chat with us and other customers as we were leaving. I would definitely go back to try the Mauritian fish curry. If you're in the mood for seafood and perhaps want to try some new flavours, check it out!

The only wholefoods option left in the area since the demise of Fresh & Wild in Westbourne Grove…read more The premises are relatively small and squeezed into a corner under the Westway motorway fly-over, but they stock a good range. Fresh food is limited, but this is Portobello Road which hosts an organic market across the road every Thursday. Excellent source of those little niggly bits you can't find anywhere else like fresh yeast - or my favourite mango tea. They do refills for Ecover and have been promoting recycling long before it became fashionable (customers donate their unwanted plastic bags for those who forgot to bring their own). They also have a good selections of vitamins and beauty products and very friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Best fish this part of town, go for fresh sea bass, always goodread more

I love coming here to buy fish that as fresh from the sea as it can get, and at a very good price…read more The staff here know what they are talking about, and can give advice on what fish to buy for what ocassion. There is a wide selection to choose from on any day, and the shellfish is always fresh as well. This is a good area to shop, in the shadow of the Trellik Tower - you'll be able to buy all the other ingredients you'll need for a top notch meal all in the same few blocks! Well worth the trip anytime!