Notting Hill Brasserie, Notting Hill

Notting Hill Brasserie
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92 Kensington Park Road, Notting Hill Gate, London, W11 2PN
Tel: 0207 229 4481

A perfect combination of traditional Sunday roast AND jazz! The Notting Hill Brasserie is an extremely classy establishment with polished service, hearty fare and an extensive wine list, perfect for a Sunday lunchtime tipple.

The restaurant is set in a beautiful terraced house and if you didn’t know about it you could easily walk on by. It is best visited when the weather is cold and rainy (ok, that doesn’t really narrow it down in London) as the inside setting is warm, cosy and inviting.

You can choose from a set menu of either 2 or 3 courses for £25 or £30 respectively. If roast isn’t your thing, there are plenty of fish and veggie options. My baked halibut was great and and apparently the roasts were pretty good too. Everyone raved about the golden roast potatoes cooked in goose fat. I was full after 2 courses but managed to fit in a third… as did all the others.

Afterwards, we visited the Book Warehouse to pick up some bargain basement books.

The Wallace Restaurant, Marylebone

The Wallace Collection, Hertford House, Manchester Square, London, W1U 3BN
Ph: 020 7563 9500
www.wallacecollection.org
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Set in the massive glass conservatory at The Wallace Collection museum, this newly opened restaurant is the perfect place to brunch on a sunny Winter's day. Whilst the service is nothing to write home about (our meals all came out at different times and we had all finished our first course before patient Sally was served hers) the food is really great. Karen & I started off with the Sugar Crepes which were mouth-wateringly good. The others all had omelettes. Then because we all had food-envy, Karen & I had to share an omelette and the others had to share some crepes. Michelle blissed out with the Tarte au citron (lemon tart) whilst Mon looked equally enthralled with her Tarte Tatin (puff pastry with caramelised apple) After our magnificant brunch, we all headed to the nearby Regent's Park to run 50 laps around Queen Mary's Rose Garden. Ok, not really, but after all of these fantastic brunches we really need to introduce a strict exercise regime into the routine!

This London Brunch Review was by the Brunch Book Club London. We like to visit great breakfast cafés and brunch restaurants around London and provide independent brunch reviews. We only make recommendations for good brunch places in London such as The Wallace Collection Restaurant, Marylebone.

Caramel, Victoria

Address: 77 Wilton Road, Victoria, London, SW1V 1DE
Phone: 020 7233 8298
Nearest station: Victoria / Pimlico
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Caramel is a great casual London brunch cafe with modern decor. The brunch menu offers a staggering number of egg and bacon breakfast options including "Traditional English" (with an 'award-winning' cumberland sausage), "Big English" (with two 'award-winning' sausages & bubble-and-squeak), "Salmon Scrambled Eggs", "Cowboy" (with roasted tomato, steak and chunky french fries), "Vegetarian", "Mediterranean" (with grilled garlic sausage, grilled halloumi, olives, salad and a slice of melon) and even a "New York Brekky Salad" with smoked streaky bacon. You can also opt for Blueberry Pancakes and maple syrup, a big BLT, Bacon Sarnie, Fruit Mueslie, Fresh Fruit Salad, Eggs Benedict, or an Omelette with your choice of 3 toppings (including spinach, fetta, bacon and mushroom!) For a lunch option, the menu offers great sandwiches and wraps (my personal fave is the mediterranean wrap with haloumi and pesto - yum!), and fantastic fresh smoothies including Nicole's favourite after a heavy session of yoga, "Body Repair". Freshly squeezed juices and herb teas are also on the menu, and I mean "fresh". The ginger tea came in a pot with fresh ginger chunks and the apple juice had just been blended and was suitably frothy. The staff are very friendly and attentive. The cafe is walking distance from Victoria station. It's a perfect place for brunch or work lunch. Caramel also serves some tasty cocktails perfect for pre-dinner drinks!

This London Brunch Review was by the Brunch Book Club London. We like to visit great breakfast cafés and brunch restaurants around London and provide independent brunch reviews. We only make recommendations for good brunch places in London such as Caramel Brunch Cafe, Victoria, Near Victoria tube and main line train stations, Westminster, Central London.

Lots Road Pub And Dining Rooms, Chelsea Harbour

Address: 114 Lots Road, London, SW10 0RJ
Phone: 020 7352 6645
Nearest tube: Sloane Square and then get the bus down the Kings Road hopping off before the bridge
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More dining room than pub, this little gem is a local favourite for 20-something young professionals living in Chelsea Harbour, South Kensington and the Sands end of Fulham. I say that simply because I don't think I have ever seen anybody in there over 35 on the few times that I have been there. It could have something to do with its "in-the-know" location, being at the funkier Vivienne Westwood end of the Kings Road amongst all of the antique furniture shops. Or perhaps I am just thinking of my friends who go there all the time. Due to all of the long wooden dining tables - set with interesting seating options including a row of reclaimed red velvet cinema chairs - this is a great place to meet up with all of your friends for Sunday lunch... as long as you are prepared to speak loudly over the noise from the other diners. The menu changes everyday and the food is quality English stodge. I opted for my usual Bangers & Mash (they just do them so well here) whilst the others went for similarly hearty options such as shepherds pie, roasted pheasant and creamy rissotto. There are slightly lighter meals on offer including crab salad, fish cakes and roast cod which also went down a treat. The sticky toffee pudding is one of the highlights on the menu as the friendly staff like to boast. But I have to say I am inclined to agree!

This London Brunch Review was by the Brunch Book Club London. We like to visit great breakfast cafés and brunch restaurants around London and provide independent brunch reviews. We only make recommendations for good brunch places in London such as Lots Road Pub and Dining Rooms, just off the Kings Road, Chelsea Harbour, Near Sands End of Fulham, Central London.