“The First Floor restaurant has been here since the 1980’s and it’s a stylish place on a fabulous Portobello corner site. It’s very popular, full even on a very wet Tuesday evening.

Staff are super professional in black and starched white aprons and there’s a formality in the air that sets it apart from most restaurants above bars, although not an intimidating one... ”

“It all works and the food’s good too. We drank a lovely bottle of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, followed by a glass of vino santo with biscotti that was a treat. It’s a lovely place to spend an evening. ”

“On trendy Portobello Road, First Floor is a groovy haunt and very atmospheric. At night the grandiose room is lit with chandeliers and hundreds of candles making it incredibly romantic. Attracts trendy Notting Hill crowds and those in the know.”

“Every area has a bar for meeting in – a bar that is so big and ballsy that you’re never going to miss it. Ground Floor is that bar in Notting Hill. If you want a relaxed night out, start it here.”

“The First Floor is situated in a corner building right on the Portobello Road and has captured the atmosphere of the area; noisy, busy and yet laid back at the same time. It serves traditional British cuisine and has a private party facility for up to 80 people upon request.”

“Stuffed with the kind of people that make Notting Hill great. Plenty of old leather sofas.”

Harpers
“This wonderful decadent restaurant is above a pub in the heart of Portobello. They’ll tell you that there are still knifings in the street once a week, but its hard to believe it up here, surrounded by crumbling Venetian palazzo décor with huge flower displays, an ornate fireplace and cracks in the masonry picked out with diamante ... ”

 “Its pure bohemian ‘old’ Notting Hill, and there’s two private rooms for parties. Thoroughly modern food, though such as tiger prawns with cardamom sauce and sesame wontons, roast piquillo peppers with ricotta cannelloni, and char grilled sirloin with black pudding and roast garlic. ”

“…one of the most interesting restaurants in this area…[it has] a nice selection of wines at a reasonable price…warm service, scrumptious food and a great ambience…A highly recommended restaurant and we will be coming back for more.”