Don’t pine for the posadas of Espana, the bistros of Biarritz, or the trattorias of Trento this month: if you’re at home for August, you can eat out at some of our best restaurants for half price, courtesy of lastminute.com and The Hill.
Aurum
The sort of place you want to be your local. Bright and airy, it’s easy to fall in love with the easy surroundings and crisp service at Aurum. Cuisine is a “greatest hits” of Mediterranean cooking and is stunning value even without a discount – no second mortgages required. The experience is completed on the covered terrace, clement all year round with the outdoor heating. Enjoy.
Bali Sugar
Still raising fusion cooking to new levels of excellence! Time after time coming out ahead of the pack in diners’ polls of London’s most popular restaurants, this Portobello gem serves up superbly flavoured Eastern/fusion cuisine in minimalist surroundings, combining with relaxed but efficient service to make for a spectacular and enjoyable night out. For a serene lunch, try the restaurant garden.
Aix
Do the unthinkable: combine luxury with informality, rustic food with contemporary surroundings, “the yin and the yang” to provide London with the perfect French experience, the antidote to West End dining. The elegant environment and discreet service at Aix make for a refined dining experience and it’s the closest you’ll get to an evening of Provencal splendour in London!
Concordia Notte
The oldest family-run Italian restaurant in London, Concordia Notte is the perfect place for a superb night of dinner and dance. The cuisine is homely but wholesome Italian, made with the freshest ingredients and (naturally) homemade pasta. The live band plays all types of music from gentle ballads to chart hits via salsa for a varied accompaniment to your meal! Relaxed, friendly service adds to the ambiance. Perfect for candlelit dinners, celebrating birthdays or doing business.
Rain
Moonlight and love and romance… OK, we can’t guarantee the moonlight, but if anything’s going to provoke a bit of spontaneous love and romance, it’ll be Rain’s sumptuous style. Stylish, exotic and plush describes the décor, atmosphere and eclectic New Asian cuisine here. A beautiful Notting Hill oasis with a style all its own, the restaurant is drenched in cool sea blues and exuberant midnight purples – who needs balmy summer nights abroad?
The Gate
Enjoy the relaxed retro atmosphere at The Gate Restaurant in the heart of Notting Hill, which offers a highly varied menu ranging from fresh-rolled sushi to spiced rack of lamb. The décor is superbly kitsch 70s style with a funky and well thought out combination of dining and drinking areas. Further entertainment is on offer courtesy of the live DJs every evening from eight o’clock onwards.
Notting Hill Brasserie
This smart new kid on the block claims it’s got the nicest customers in London – well, maybe they’re just the most satisfied. Watch the staff in action and taste the food – which is simple yet delicious – and you’ll see why. The chic interior of the Notting Hill Brasserie is dominated by stylish neutrals and vibrant reds, whilst the ambiance is laidback but buzzing. Perfect for checking out the crowd, sipping a cocktail or sampling the creative restaurant menu. Or do it all, you’re at the right place…
Wiz
A local gem tucked away between Holland Park and Ladbroke Grove. Noted for its famous owner, TV personality, champion of organic food and celebrity chef Anthony Worral-Thompson, Wiz is the ideal place for either a candlelit dinner or sunny summer evening on the terrace upstairs. The food is colourful and creative with an international feel, the “tapas style” selection spanning every continent – so you can travel the world in one night!