Best Fun Restaurants in Olney

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AbingdonAmershamAtherstoneAylesburyBanburyBeaconsfield

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AbingdonActonAmershamAmpthillAngelArchway

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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1. Funky Monk

4.2

Awesome(175)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Epping

Booked 6 times today

Welcome to the Funky Monk, nestled in the heart of Epping, where the spirit of classic hospitality runs deep in our veins. Our passion lies in curating delectable seasonal British fare using time-honoured culinary methods. We proudly present an extensive array of distinctive boutique and traditional wines that continually spark conversations and intrigue among our guests.Join us for a delightful evening with your friends or that special someone. On Fridays and Saturdays, we amp up the excitement with live entertainment in our restaurant, creating the perfect atmosphere for you to groove, though we kindly request you keep your dancing feet off the tables!For an even more enchanting experience, consider reserving one of our Suites, allowing you to savour the magic just a bit longer. The Funky Monk is where cherished memories are made, so come and dine with us soon!

2. Zephyr

4.7

Exceptional(632)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Greek • Notting Hill

Booked 70 times today

West London melts away as chargrilled meat and fish are drizzled and dressed with modern-mezze flavours amidst a plethora of interpretive feasting dishes.Layered dining promotes a flowing service that gives flavours room to breathe.

A photo of CORE by Clare Smyth restaurant

3. CORE by Clare Smyth

4.9

Exceptional(3576)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• British • Notting Hill

Booked 26 times today

Chef Clare Smyth’s first restaurant, Core by Clare Smyth, opened its doors August 2017.Located in London’s Notting Hill at 92 Kensington Park Road, Core by Clare Smyth is a modern fine dining restaurant with a strong British ethos, in an elegant, relaxed interior.

4. Tom's Pasta

4.7

Exceptional(109)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Dalston

Booked 54 times today

A neighbourhood restaurant serving fresh, handmade pasta and lasagne better than your mum's. Perfect for date nights, catch ups with friends and parties for larger groups.

5. The Ledbury

4.9

Exceptional(2841)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• British • Notting Hill

Booked 28 times today

The Ledbury is located the heart of Notting Hill.Since opening in 2005, it has become one of London's more established restaurants, gaining 3 Michelin stars in 2024. The restaurant prides itself on showcasing seasonal ingredients along with their own Deer, Jersey Cows and Iberian Pigs which are reared by Chef/Owner Brett Graham. After a 2 year hiatus, The Ledbury reopened with a new look dining room and their own in house Fungarium. The kitchen is being overseen by Head Chef Tom Spenceley and the dining room is headed up by General Manager Jack Settle.

6. The Parakeet

4.8

Exceptional(786)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Kentish Town

Booked 39 times today

Fire led modern European cooking, served in a warm vibrant dining room. Reservations open on the 1st of each month for the following month, for groups up to 6 guests. Bookings for May open on the 1st April at 10am. For larger groups please email bookings@theparakeetpub.com. We serve our A la Carte menu Monday to Saturday, and Roasts on Sundays.

7. Juno Omakase

4.8

Exceptional(78)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Notting Hill

Booked 3 times today

Embracing the idea of "I leave it up to you"Juno invites you to trust our chef's expertise for a dining experience like no other.Imagine a place where there's no fixed menu, inspired by the best of Japanese tradition with an innovative Mexican twist, truly pushing the boundaries of what an omakase can be.With only six seats, Juno transports guests into a magical stage that is as much a performance as it is a meal. Indulge in 15 creative courses crafted by our talented Executive Chef, Leonard Tanyag, with a dedicated sommelier offering exquisite wine, sake, and agave pairings.Our menu, built daily with fresh seasonal ingredients, is a feast for the senses, while our décor emulates the delicate Japanese artistry, with subtle hints evoking the vibrancy of Mexico.

A photo of Los Mochis Notting Hill restaurant

8. Los Mochis Notting Hill

4.5

Awesome(665)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Pacific Rim • Notting Hill

Booked 57 times today

Los Mochis, where Tokyo meets Tulum, seamlessly blending the vibrant spirit of Mexican culture with the refined elegance of Japanese cuisine. Recently crowned the 2023 Restaurant of the Year, our Notting Hill Gate restaurant offers a captivating atmosphere just a stone's throw from Portobello Market. Explore our upstairs cocktail bar with cocktails like Tommy’s Margaritas and Mezcal Martinis, or opt for our heated terrace overlooking the iconic colourful streets of Notting Hill.Indulge in signature dishes like the Trailer Park Chicken Taco, and Miso Cod Taco, complemented by a superb sushi selection featuring Spicy Tuna Maki and Shrimp Tempura Maki. Our chefs use only the finest, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients, creating a menu that is entirely gluten, nut, and celery-free. Whether you choose our a la carte menu or join us for a weekend breakfast or brunch, we invite you to savour the extraordinary in every bite.

9. The Plimsoll

4.8

Exceptional(110)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pub • Highbury

Booked 38 times today

A modern pub serving a frequently changing menu, available in our dining room, bar, and outside ledges. It's not fine dining, nor is it trying to be. We cook in a way that we as cooks like to eat, so don’t be afraid to share. If you want to pop in for a burger and a pint, feel free to grab any available space in the bar or outside. We accept bookings for tables of up to six people in the dining room.It can be loud and slightly chaotic; at night it is dark. We turn tables because we need to in order to survive and pay the people that make it work, so please don’t be offended if we ask you to wait a moment for your table. Our dining room has limited space and we don’t offer high chairs, so please let us know in advance if you're bringing a pram or need to adjust your booking size.Here's when we're open, so you can find what you're looking for:Weekdays: Bar 3-11pmKitchen 6-10pmWeekends: Bar 12-11pm (10pm Sunday’s)Kitchen 1-5pmKitchen is closed on Men’s Arsenal home games.

10. Westerns Laundry

4.7

Exceptional(1707)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Holloway

Booked 35 times today

Westerns Laundry is a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant focusing on seafood & natural wines. The restaurant is located in the Islington/Highbury neighbourhood of North London. It opened in 2018 and is housed in a 1950's industrial building which used to be home to the largest commercial laundry in North London. It now boasts a beautiful 60 cover dining room, which opens onto an open 20 cover cobbled courtyard with olive trees as well as an intimate private dining room. Westerns Laundry has won numerous awards for excellence and originality and is a firm favourite on the London dining scene.

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George
London •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Most enjoyable meal we have ever eaten, every dish on the core classics tasting menu was fantastic.
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CORE by Clare SmythPrice: Very Expensive• British• Notting Hill
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4.9
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Rocio
Glasgow/Lanarkshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
You need to try the mushroom pasta! So many people talk about how good the lasagna is (which it is), however, their pasta is also incredible. Have one of the best evenings ever!
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Tom's PastaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Dalston
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4.7
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Rajiv
London •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Really good food and potato dish needs more seasoning to make taste better.
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ZephyrPrice: Very Expensive• Greek• Notting Hill
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4.7
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Steve
Essex •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Celebrated my sons 21st and it was a fantastic evening from start to finish -service very good -food very good and atmosphere great with the DJ and singer - a night to remember !!
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Funky MonkPrice: Expensive• British• Epping
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4.2
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Robert
London •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Truly outstanding. THE restaurant when anyone asks where you’d want to eat…… The best birthday meal - thank you Brett, Tom, Jack and all the team - world class
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The LedburyPrice: Very Expensive• British• Notting Hill
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4.9

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