Zephyr Notting Hill
Greek restaurant · Notting Hill
100 Portobello Rd, London W11 2QD, United Kingdom
Highlights
Chargrilled meat, modern mezze, and holiday feel
Chargrilled meat, modern mezze, and holiday feel
"Zephyr might rank last but that’s only because it’s the calmest of the bunch. ThisNotting Hillspot has actual lighting (you can read the menu without a flashlight), baskets of pineapples at the bar, and a grown-up kind of charm that makes it ideal for a laid-back date or dinner with your parents who still think “small plates” is code for bad value. The food blends Greek flavours with a punchy, tropical twist, and downstairs there’s a bar if you do want to turn the night up a notch. It’s a little softer, a little sunnier, and feels like a Mediterranean holiday—minus the last-minute Ryanair gate change." - Rianne Shlebak
"A meal at Zephyr isn’t just about fried calamari and lemon oil-heavy sea bass carpaccio. It’s about a collective refusal to accept that it’s raining outside. This Greek-inspired restaurant in Notting Hill has a cheerful dining room, a late-night drinking den downstairs, and dishes with a hint of punchy South American flavours—cc the whole grilled sea bass with spicy amarillo butter. Come here when you’d rather be on a tiny island off the Mediterranean." - sinead cranna, jake missing, rianne shlebak, heidi lauth beasley
"Zephyr has incredible flavours and a great atmosphere. From the groovy but cosy décor it’s perfect for any occasion: a fun friends dinner, an intimate date or to impress out of towners. Whether I’m craving a light lunch or a delicious drink with my dinner, I can always count on Zephyr for the best taste." - Edward Barsamian
"We’ve planned whole evenings around the creamy, comforting mushroom orzo pasta from this spot in Notting Hill. That might not sound romantic, but Zephyr’s sexy dining room—with lime green chairs and a moody cocktail bar downstairs—makes any boring old weekday, fun. The menu combines Greek dishes with a hint of punchy South American flavours—cc the whole grilled sea bass with spicy amarillo butter. Come here when you’d rather be on a tiny island off the Mediterranean." - jake missing, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna, heidi lauth beasley
"Beef Tomato If salads could talk, this beef tomato number from Zephyr, a sunny Greek restaurant on Portobello Road, would be saying something like “book the flight” or “you deserve a holiday”. To be honest, even without a supernatural ability, this refreshing, citrussy bowl of chunky tomatoes in a zingy olive oil and lemon salad dressing gets us in our holiday feels. In a heated round of word association, this bowl and summer would be the perfect pair. That’s not to say it should strictly be eaten in the warmer months. We’ve found it to be a nice escape for those colder days, when the bulb in your SAD lamp needs changing, and you’re always one sincere “how are you?” away from tears. If you’re into salads, get it. If you’re not into salads, get it. " - daisy meager, jake missing, rianne shlebak, heidi lauth beasley
