Now, behind the sage-green facade of a Notting Hill townhouse, he has unveiled petite Akub with his friend Rasha Khouri. He created Fawda Restaurant & Café in Bethlehem’s Old City, the sine qua non of modern Palestinian cuisine – of which he is the father. Olivia MorelliĪddress: 127 Ledbury Road, London W11 2AQ Website: įranco-Palestinian chef Fadi Kattan has done more than anyone to raise the status (and stake the rights) of Palestine’s gastronomic identity. Leave feeling exceedingly well-fed and seriously looked after – The Ledbury is undoubtedly worth the hype, plus a little bit more. The wine was paired thoughtfully with each dish, ranging from a soft, minerally Malagousia with the trout to a stronger, structured Chardonnay with a veal before moving onto a well-rounded Pinot Noir for the lamb. If you get a chance, pop downstairs to see the mushroom cabinet – the chefs grow their own shiitake which they harvest right before barbecuing and plating up on a bed of silken tofu and truffle shavings. Cubes of cured fish served with Isle of Wight tomato consomme and a quenelle of green shiso ice cream. It takes more than skill alone to create dish after dish that let individual ingredients shine while simultaneously creating a blend of flavours that are totally complex. Staff were second-to-none – General Manager Jack Settle has infused the team with his own quiet enthusiasm and sincere attention to detail, without any semblance of pomp or pretension.īrett Graham’s menu, however, is the reason we’re here.
Inside, the fresh new design places soothing tones of creams and browns and a textured lime wash paint to create a soft, intimate environment, with tables arranged around a floral centrepiece suspended from the ceiling.
away down one of Notting Hill’s residential side streets, this pared-back spot doesn’t shout about its two- Michelin star status – which they earned back in record time after a two-year hiatus during Covid. This restaurant might just be one of London’s very best.
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