Just a two-minute walk from Notting Hill Gate station, Portobello Ristorante sits on one of the area's pretty residential streets and feels a world away from the crowds outside. Portobello is within minutes from Notting Hill station (Image: Poppy Huggett)From the moment we walked in, it was clear hospitality is taken seriously here. The aubergine was soft without being mushy, the tomato sauce tasted fresh and the whole thing was rich without feeling heavy. With mains generally priced between £20 and £30, Portobello Ristorante feels pretty reasonable for Notting Hill, particularly given the quality of the food and service. Portobello is located on Ladbroke Road (Image: Poppy Huggett)The food alone would be enough reason to visit, but it's the people who make the experience stand out.