Portobello Road, located in Notting Hill, London, is renowned for its vibrant food and drink scene with a history dating back over 150 years, influenced by diverse cultures and fashion trends, resulting in a unique culinary experience. One of the highlights is its street food market, offering a vast array of international cuisine like vegan steaks, artisan French cheeses, jerk chicken, paella, dhal, curries, bratwurst, and more, with vendors changing weekly for variety. Popular choices include Portobello Crepes with their light sweet pancake wraps, especially on weekends.
In addition to street food, Portobello Road boasts some of London's best restaurants showcasing diverse culinary styles and flavors, using fresh ingredients from the local market. Notable eateries include Richmond, offering an elevated dining experience, and Kensington Gardens Tea & Chocolaterie, known for handmade seasonal cakes combining British and Caribbean influences. Beyond food, visitors can explore Garcia's Food and Wine, a specialty supermarket offering Spanish gourmet foods and regional wines, and The Ginstitute, showcasing London's gin history with a museum, tasting room, and distillery experience for gin enthusiasts.