Geales - Notting Hill

Love the totally British and delicious cuisine and excellent service. Fish and chips are a must.

Geales is the place, atmosphere and food take center stage. This place prepared the best fish dish I've had all week in London. Three at our table had the fish n Chips, great comments to say the least. Lightly battered and nice piece of fish and the chips were crispy too. I had the Lemon sole, with capers and Bernese sauce, with roasted potatoes. The mixed drinks were impeccable, the staff was fantastic, very nice people. The deserts were scrumptious, all made on sight. Geales is definitely on my list to visit again. I highly recommend you try it. Thank you.

Geales serves the absolute BEST fish and chips in the world!!! HANDS DOWN, NO QUESTIONS. I admit that one of the primary reasons for our trip to London was to find the best fish and chips so I was giddy after eating here. Mission accomplished. There are a few different fish options. I would suggest to stick with the cod. We ordered the sole as well which was still delicious, but the cod was much flakier and "meatier." The fry was absolute PERFECTION. A good fish and chips should be light, crisp, and poufy - meaning elevated and separated from the fish. None of this soggy mushy nonsense offered in the States. Geales executed this to the tee. Add some malt vinegar and aoli, take a swig of your London's Pride beer, and this will send you right into food heaven. Geales alone can warrant another trip back to London. A bit on the pricey side for fish and chips but it is an upscale restaurant and the best fish and chips in the world makes it worth every penny.

Loved the location of this place. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the Notting Hill Gate station area is Geales. We had the chance to soak in the sun and sat in their outside seating. Both of us tried the cod fish and chips. I went with the lunch special which was very reasonably priced. The salad that came with it was much better than I expected in terms of quality of ingredients and size. Fish was fresh and moist and the chips were crispy! Great place!

Nice place! Food was good! We went at opening it filled fast. Asked if we had made a reservation so you may want to just in case it gets crowded.

It's what you want out of fish and chips. The new owner has modernized a few things but this is the classic place for fish and chips (get the cod) and mushy peas. You will no be disappointed. Don't forget to save room for dessert!

The fish here is fresh and delicious. We are from the USA. We come to London once a year and always eat at Geales.

I find it difficult to write a review for a venue that I'm not that excited about, but I feel that it is my responsibility to inform others that are considering trying it out. Geales is one of those places. Before coming here, I read all of the reviews on Yelp. The reviews are pretty mixed, and I wanted to discover for myself how many stars this place really deserves. Geales first opened its doors in 1939. My in-laws used to dine here with their parents. Given it's longevity, my love of fish & chips, short walking distance from my flat, and the fact I've never been here, I decided to give it a try. It is located in charming Notting Hill. The decor is a pleasant mix of contemporary and traditional with dark grey high-gloss walls, hardwood-floors, and white tablecloths. Although Geales considers itself to be a classic fish & chips house, it isn't. I believe a fish & chips house should be casual, friendly and low-key. This place isn't. The clientele is pretty stuffy, and the host, who was also our waiter had an attitude and was very impatient as he took our order. He pretty much demanded that we order a starter and sides even though we weren't that hungry. We requested ice water from the very beginning, and were never served it until we asked a food runner towards the end of our meal. We all ordered the haddock fish & chips special with a bottle of beer for 16.95 pounds each. I asked our waiter if I could have my fish grilled instead of fried since this is an option on the a la carte menu, but he said no. I also asked if I could substitute the fries for a vegetable, and was turned down yet again. Everything took a long time to arrive. While waiting I noticed dark food stains on the bottom of the tablecloth near my lap. The only thing positive I can say about this place is that the haddock fish & chips is massive - - the length of the fried fish is about a foot and a half. The sad part is that about a quarter of the fish length and depth is fried batter. I've had excellent fish & chips where the golden batter is crisp, tasty and floats in your mouth. This batter was doughy, heavy and bland. Two of us had to pretty much dissect through the batter to get to the white flesh haddock. The fries were overly salted as well. After completing our entrees, we weren't in the mood to stay for pudding as sadly the overall dining experience wasn't pleasant. Even though, this place has been open for over 70 years, I have no desire to return.

Bad bad bad. Below average fish and chips. Greasy, soggy, and lacking flavor. Plus, they made us wait over an hour for it and were rude. Like it was somehow our fault they forgot to put in our order. Twice. Didn't even offer us a free drink to lay over while we waited for the food. And it wasn't like the place was busy. Definitely not worth walking over a mile to get here like I did. Fail. Avoid this place.

It was our last day in London and I craved the traditional fish and chips meal before departing. Our tour guide earlier in the day suggested this restaurant in Notting Hill for the best "chippys" in the neighborhood. We were fortunate as we walk in without reservations and got the last available table! The service was excellent as it seemed to be a team effort for drinks, food, etc. The fish was fresh and fried lightly...and my mushy peas were the best! I loved the location and the ambiance of the restaurant and was very pleased to have found it on our last night.

We were on a walking tour of Knotting Hill and Portabello Road Market on our last day in London. The guide recommended Geales to the group and said they served the best fish-n-chips in London. He described to us how to find the place, behind the gate. After enjoying the market which included a really good whole hog with rocket (arugula) and apple sauce on a ciabatta roll we decided to have our last meal at Geales. Up to this point I had been slightly disappointed with the fish and chips that we consumed during our week stay. The fish here was by far the best of the bunch. You can choose from pollock, cod, haddock or sole. We went with the cod. It was a fresh tasting perfectly fried piece of fish. The batter was much lighter than at the other places. The chips were nothing special. Also, we had starters of olives, dill pickles and bread with olive oil and balsamic. Waiter forgot to bring my onion rings but we really didn't need them anyway.

If you like to be abused by the staff and wait exceptionally long amounts of time for your mediocre/ bad food, this is the place for you. We ordered drinks about 10 minutes after we sat down ( were we thirsty? Yes). We ordered food after that. Well, that small order took the better part of an hour to arrive and then it was incomplete.We ordered extremely simple dishes. Salmon toast/chips/crab cakes. My friend guessed that they had run out of food. She was right, but not in the way you might think. She asked our server and was informed that yes they needed to go get food, but it was for the staff. This is a restaurant. With food. Why are they getting take-out from somewhere else? Anyway, our server, when asked about this, said "Well, we need to eat too!!!". Shame on us for not sitting (more) patiently by as they had lunch. She was "fiery". Another table got fed up with the wait too. Granted he was rude but he had been sitting for a long time as well. People that came in after us were served before us..... The argument ensued and the server got right up in his face and asked "Are you a chef? Are you a chef?!!". Lovely. She kicked him out after he told her to shut up. They were both idiots. Our food eventually came. My salmon toast very "crispy", my friend's chips were good but the crab cakes were no were to be seen. They had forgotten them. After an hour?? The crab cakes came 5 minutes later, ice cold inside. Ridiculous. I didn't want to tangle with the server because all though she was small, I'm not sure the both of us could have taken her. Kidding, but I seriously didn't want the drama at that point. She did give us a round of drinks to apologize for the debacle . That was that. Good location though....

Fish soup was excellent with chunks of fish, open clams, and bread filled with goat cheese. The flavor of the soup came from some lots of different seafood. Excellent starter. Cod fish and chips were wow. Best I've ever had.

Came here a few weeks ago while I was in London for work. I wasn't in the mood for fish that night so I ordered the mushroom risotto. It was delicious!!my dining companions each had different fish and really enjoyed their meals, as well. The weather was nice so we were able to dine outside. Staff was very friendly, too.

When in London you have to try their fish and chips! It's a must! Geales is in Notting Hill which is very accessible taking the tube. I'm not a big fan of fish and chips but this was pretty good. The restaurant was nice and the service was excellent. Overall the restaurant was great from the location to the wait staff. I really can't say much about it other than it tasted fresh. I would recommend this restaurant for location and service.

The fish that day was Haddock. I determined I don't like Haddock. The restaurant itself is quiet and intimate. I plan on giving it another chance.

Great food. Started with clam and mussel popcorn. Then Brixham skate and chips. Nice and light batter on the skate. The ladies had ribeye, which was perfectly done.

I didn't expect to be impressed by a fish and chips place, but Geales ended up being one of my favorite meals during my stay in London. My husband and I were pleasantly surprised by the appetizers, namely the fried whitebait and the ever so humble sounding pickled herring & anchovies. Geales has happily shattered my preconceived thoughts of herring and anchovies as being blech. I had never seen herring and anchovies look so fresh, silvery and appealing before. I liked that they were served nearly whole. Tasted very fresh, and accented by a light pickling and great balance of saltiness and acidity. As for the star of the show...the fish and chips were cooked perfectly. The batter was crispy and light. With a nicely chilled bottle of white, made for a delicious meal overall.

Food was very good, loved the local feeling of the restaurant. We ate here on the 3rd night of a week long trip to London and we're staying in the area. Towards the end of the meal, service was a bit delayed, but extremely friendly and welcoming.

The service was excellent and the fish and chips had a wonderful light batter. Best mushy peas I've ever had. Very pleasant atmosphere.

They also have some few selections of vegetarian foods and desserts. The atmosphere is very relaxing, and the service is great. Really a perfect spot that you shouldn't missed. Highly recommended one.

simple, very good brit seafood. stuck in an odd middle ground price point, as it's upscale fish & chips, but the wine list starts at 15GBP (and continues above 150, if that's your thing) and I felt quite a good value. I called on a thursday night at 8:30 and was offered a reservation for 9:15, which was perfect. The service is friendly, and the atmosphere is quiet and nice. I overheard an older gentleman at the next table tell his waitress that the last time he ate at Gaeles was 25 years ago and it's just as good now as it was then.

Quite an interesting story. I've travelled a number of times to the UK and have heard great things about Geales. My colleagues and I travelled 5000 miles from West Coast US searching for the "BEST" Fish & Chips. That is where the excitement stops. Before we even had a chance to taste or see the "BEST" Fish & Chips in town, we were told by the waiter at the door that the place was booked for the night, OR so we thought. We checked the reservation system and found out it was completely open. This is extremely disappointing because we expected more from a "classy" restaurant in the heart of Notting Hill. Was there something about us? We were three leaders from a world class publicly listed company - certaintly it wasn't because how we were dressed? I am just confused, and downright disappointed. I guess we'll have to experience Notting Hill another way through another restaurant that cares about our business the next time we travel. What a shame. What a shame. I'd still like to try Geales, but afraid I'll be turned away again.

Really bland. Mediocre service. Nothing to see here. I ordered the haddock with onion rings and minted peas. The breading on the fish and rings were both quite bland, to the point that I finally salted it. The fish was not very fresh despite my going on a Tuesday. The peas were the best part, and while they were good they weren't great. But, cmon. If the PEAS are the best part it spells trouble.

This restaurant is a beautiful blend of rustic and homely. There are at least 50 shades of grey that give the place a modern, shabby chic feel. The food however was a slight letdown. The starter was delicious and came on time. However, the plate was littered with breadcrumbs and Himalayan rock salt, a pointless and annoying decoration. The main was decent, but the spinach was more waterlogged than Stoke City's pitch, flooding my fish and Himalayan rock salt into a salty sea.

We had trouble eating well in London, but this was one of our favorite places. We had a reservation for 5 and I was glad we did because it was crowded on a Tuesday night. We all had the fish and chips cod, except my husband ordered the sole. I thought the fish was excellent. He didn't like his sole and ended up finishing mine. The only negative about the food is that our order of mushy peas was burnt. It tasted like the bottom of the pot scorched and the burned food was mixed in with the peas, The decor was clean and crisp so I would dress up a little before eating here.

I never went to the old Geales (pre-2006 at least) which I've heard had a lot of old-school charm, if not the best fish-n-chips in the world. It's now quite a posh place with a soothing gray/black/white interior - a pleasant spot for a nice dinner out. I only like fish and chips done a certain way and I guess there is a lot of debate as to what constitutes "proper" fish and chips. The best I've had was actually in Edinburgh, battered just enough to be crispy and eaten with soggy chips and extra vinegar on newspaper. Unfortunately, the last time I was there at least, Geales served theirs with a thick fried casing and after cracking into it, I was able to manipulate the fish flesh out quite easily. This is not how I like to eat it. My dining companion loved his, however, so perhaps it is simply a matter of personal preference. The chips were at the other end of the soggy spectrum, so I was disappointed there as well. Finally, we shared a bowl of lobster tagliatelle that was mainly tagliatelle. We skipped dessert but I did want to try the blueberry muffin with custard... not sure that I'll return just for that.

I'm a big fan of seafood of any kind but it's hard to find a place that cooks the best fish. However, this restaurants comes very close to the perfect seafood place their food is delicious and you can experience a polite and friendly service.

Not really worth the prices, IMHO. Being a visitor, I was expecting great fish and chips (£16) but it was nothing spectacular. The fish pie had plenty of seafood, was kind of hearty and filling, but tasted quite bland. The risotto, on the other hand, was flavorful enough but was presented poorly. Note we were the only patrons for the entire time we were there for lunch, and that's never a good sign. The young dudes running the place were ok-friendly and helpful though, so good luck lads!

Geales is an upscale chippy in Notting Hill. The menu is basic but filled with simple, tasty food. There are few options for vegetarians, but the sides are quite good, and the desserts should not be missed. The atmosphere is very relaxing and low-key, which makes it a good spot for a quiet dinner out.

The hotel concierge sent us here. They have a great crab appetizer. We had the cod fish and chips with house salad. The fish was very good and I loved the tartar sauce. We had the lemon torte with breakfast tea. It was pricey but a very good meal.

Gaels is an up-scale fish and chips restaurant. You can get a variety of fish instead fo the typical haddock. I ordered the cod and it was delicious. It was a little pricey but it's worth it.

This is a very lovely place in the Notting Hill area. Hub and I literally searched all pubs and restaurants that offers the best beer battered fish and chips. And we def found it here. Among their local fav is the sticky toffee pudding that was not listed on the menu.So good that I wish we were on the next flight to London. No reservations required but most locals do. Waitress was very attentive and friendly. We also had their Shepard's pie and it was delicious. The entrees also came with salad and a bread basket. And Geales is also known for their fresh seafood. We would love to come back for a future visit.

THE place for fish & chips in London! Now F&C has never been labelled as posh food, but when dished out in a smart restaurant with white table cloth, smartly dressed waiters and a reasonable wine menu, you can be forgiven for not knowing. And though the poorper would think £15 is stiff for battered fish, I'd argue that it's very reasonable compared to many other seafood places I've been to. Specially when it's this good!

This is definitely NOT the best fish and chips in London. We tried the cod and the halibut. Both were O.K. but didn't have much flavor. The chips were not great either. The onion rings were good, but fishy. Service was good and it's a white table cloth kind of place. The best thing we had was the local ale and sticky toffee pudding. If your looking for better fish and chips try one of the pubs or North Sea Fish Restaurant.

Very disappointed with the portions we received. We have eaten there in the past and the cod we ordered then was hanging over the plate with far too many chips. This time the cod was a small square in batter sitting on top of a few chips! They got one of our orders wrong and did not even apologise for the waiting time to cook another. Would not go back.

ok so its pricey, but it is notting hill darlings. But my god its good. Simple stuff done well and a great selection of specials every week. the staff are friendly, aproachable and very good at heir job.

Looking for an authentic intro to genuine British fish and chips and found this based on several local references. It did not disappoint!

Oh my God, what a massive disappointment! A friend in Manhattan, a former Londoner herself, recommended this place for our London holiday. She will be appalled when I tell her our experience. The host (?) seated us in an isolated spot-mind you, the restaurant was dead on a Wednesday evening, which is not a good sign in itself-then left us without menus. We easily sat for 10 minutes waiting for our waiter. At last, the host returned with menus, and was clearly disgusted-disappointed-contemptuous when we did not order drinks. How dare we! Such plebeians. He then took our order-oh wait, he's now our waiter I guess-and was clearly eager to get us out of there. He showed zero pride in the restaurant, zero pride in his job, zero enthusiasm to share the menu with us. We clearly were not the type of people he could suck up to. After ordering, he went away, returned to our vicinity to glance at an empty, still dirty table. For some reason, he yelled to a co-worker who was clearly invisible or in a different part of the restaurant entirely. Why he yelled, I do not know, but clearly this didn't strike him as being the least bit inappropriate. The food came, was decent, but not at all worth the price and inexcusable treatment. Thank heavens my wife saw someone with a carafe of water, and had asked our waiter-host to bring one. He certainly never came back to check if we were happy with our meals or needed anything else. Just an FYI for management, we saw we were being treated badly early on, and decided to eat-drink as little as possible, so as not to waste our money on a bad experience. Leaving the restaurant, we encountered the waiter-host in the front door. I said good evening. He said nothing. (The waiter-host was Lorenzo. We dined on 13 April 2016, receipt number 14460, VAT #778706673) We've had some wonderful and some bad experiences in London so far, but Geales of Notting Hill is setting a terrible example for your city.

One of my goals while in London was to search for the perfect fish & chips. After many misadventures in various pubs, I discovered this gem in Notting Hill. Without a doubt this was the best fish & chips I've ever had. Light, fresh and mouthwatering. And the portion of fish to bread was definitely in favor of the fish. And their take on mushy peas was incredible. A perfect complement! On a repeat visit I had the smoked salmon salad followed by grilled John Dory. All fantastic.

Unfortunately this place has had a corporate make-over.It used to be a simple,slightly louche place serving terrific fish served in a straightforward style,with generous portions and a well chosen inexpensive wine list.Now it serves pfaffed-about food,in small portions,with hugely marked-up wines.And the customers are the braying well-to-do . This is not progress!

Used to come here years ago when it was butcher block tables and strictly fish and chips. Happy to say they still have the best fish and chips. Now it's been upscaled in a very nice way. Nice quiet corner of the world to have a relaxing dinner in. We loved it then and, happily, love it still.

We have invited two of our best friend from abroad to Geales notting hill last night (29/08/13) hoping to have the best seafood and fish and chips. we started with a drink each which was vodka and lime with soda. To our surprise the drink tasted very sugary and when we asked the waiter why is that, he claimed it is because we did not have lime so I had to put some lemony mixture which made our drink taste not what we expected. I have to say that I was very disappointed with the food too, me and my partner shared a seafood platter for two. Both of us were very disappointed, the calamari was the worse calamari we have ever had, soggy and tasteless. The platter unfortunately was half full with calamari a few prawns, a lobster to share, a single squid and a pan of mussels which was the only thing that ate pleasantly. Our guests from abroad did not finish their fish and chips but they seemed ok with it but what they liked most was only the minted peas. Our dessert was the only plate after the mussels that I liked which was apple and berry crumble. Myself and my partner had spend £171 and did not enjoy the quality of the food at all.

Nice food, fresh fish, prices little bit high but still affordable. I've eating there dinner with my girlfriend and we were first guest and was too quiet. there was no other customers and no background music so we felt a bit awkward but apart of that service was ok and food even better.

Wonderful!! I cannot recommend this place enough. Went here tonight with 4 others and we all had fabulous service and food. I had the classic haddock and chips and mushy peas. All were excellent. The fish came served with tartar sauce that was wonderful, the peas were delicious. My friend had the lemon sole with garlic butter and spinach, both of which were incredible as well. We all had puddings, and my sticky toffee pudding with caramelised bananas and ice cream was to die for, truly. I will certainly be back!