The Counter - Notting Hill

4.5

157 Reviews

£26 to £40

Turkish

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for groups

Taking its distinct taste inspirations mainly from Southeastern Anatolia Region, The Counter enriches its presentation and atmosphere with the cultural heritage of the Balkans.

Fire, both literally and figuratively, is at the heart of what we do here. Its igniting power fuels our passion and nurtures us with inspiration.

With this passion, The Counter seeks and finds the best artisans, be it a butcher, a blacksmith, or a potter, who are amorously committed to their crafts. It then brings the best of these crafts and techniques from their local ateliers to The Counter’s London location.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Turkish, Mediterranean, Grill
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
07500 612914
Website
http://www.thecounterlondon.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Kemal Demirasal

Location
108 Golborne Rd, London, Greater London W10 5PS
Neighborhood
Notting Hill
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 157 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

London
Turkish
West London
Innovative
West London
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Counter - Notting Hill delights with "amazing food" and "Michelin star quality" dishes, blending authentic Turkish flavors with creative twists. Its warm ambiance and attentive service enhance the dining experience. Must-try dishes like the pistachio-infused babagannuş make it a standout choice, despite occasional service and space issues.

157 Reviews

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Daisy
London
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and lovely service. It was a great spot :)
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Abdullah
VIP
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My experience at this restaurant was nothing short of extraordinary. I never imagined it would become one of the finest dining experiences of my life. The flavours, the ingredients, and the masterful execution of each dish left me in awe, sparking curiosity about how such perfect combinations were created. My deepest compliments to the chef and the entire team for crafting an unforgettable culinary journey. Without a doubt, I will be returning to this remarkable place again. Thank you for redefining excellence in dining.
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Will
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food, great for sharing plates, a good variety of flavours and a nice atmosphere!
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Vittorio
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Highly overpriced The food fairly average with nothing outstanding (except the saganaky). The service was not bad
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Waitress was super helpful and friendly but the whole experience felt a bit cramped - the tables next to us were really close and there wasn’t much room for all the dishes they had brought out. The restaurant also smelt strongly of cigarette smoke.
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Maya
VIP
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food. Shame about some of the other elements of the experience. Service was a bit haphazard, with staff forgetting whenever we asked for water, etc. We were on the raised table opposite the bar, which is in an unfortunate position - we regularly were jostled and our bags and items mistakenly kicked/hit as staff passed by. As it was also in an alcove/corner, it was extremely tight and difficult to manoeuvre in and out. Suggest that table be completely removed as it did somewhat ruin the experience even though the food was delicious.
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Mark
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
It was pretty cold in there. Food was pretty good. Service was pretty slow. Waiters kept bumping into our backs (seats too close together)
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Agathe
London
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is outstanding - combos you wouldn’t think works but oh my word it really does!!! Value for money too and the service is mint. This is the second time I’ve been, and I brought my fuzzy friends. The ones who will complain about anything and everything. They had not a single bad word to say. (I hardly ever suggest places to eat because I can’t deal with the complaining if they aren’t happy with … the draft, the speed of service and what not - however I was confident in taking them here. And it didn’t disappoint!!) 15/10!!
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Anil
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is always great! Kıbbe amazing, muammara, babugannus tasty! I would recommend to all my friends.
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Carolina
VIP
London
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambience and place, cosy and warm interiors and the food was yummy. Eastern Mediterranean but with many dishes I didn’t recognise but liked.
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FAQs

The Counter - Notting Hill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 07500 612914.

The Counter - Notting Hill is rated 4.5 stars by 157 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Counter - Notting Hill

108 Golborne Rd, London, Greater London W10 5PS

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Notting Hill
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Turkish, Mediterranean, Grill
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Kemal Demirasal
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thecounterlondon.com/
Phone number
07500 612914

The Counter - Notting Hill

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What 157 people are saying

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