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Holy Carrot

London, Notting Hill - Vegan - Restaurant - ££

Defiantly monochrome and über-cool vegan eatery

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Very Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

Are you avid for eco-friendly, plant-forward sharing plates in Notting Hill? If so, look no further than this defiantly monochrome Portobello Road venue from chef Daniel Watkins (of Acme Fire Cult fame). Inside, the splendidly named Holy Carrot exudes a Zen-like calm, extending to the laid-back service and views into a kitchen suffused with exemplary serenity. In this soothing setting, the menus are full of creativity, balancing forthright flavours and intriguing textures for dishes such as satisfying sweet-potato houmous with bhel-puri chaat and oil-slicked focaccia or an oyster mushroom crisped in peach and chilli batter, topped with pickled onion and sharpened with lemon mayo. Culinary traditions are gaily smooshed into each other when it comes to ‘smalls’ such as Cuore del Vesuvio tomatoes with almond ricotta and kombu, while larger offerings take in grilled summer squash in miso bagna cauda or – for another fungal idea – hen of the woods with tof...

Are you avid for eco-friendly, plant-forward sharing plates in Notting Hill? If so, look no further than this defiantly monochrome Portobello Road venue from chef Daniel Watkins (of Acme Fire Cult fame). Inside, the splendidly named Holy Carrot exudes a Zen-like calm, extending to the laid-back service and views into a kitchen suffused with exemplary serenity.

In this soothing setting, the menus are full of creativity, balancing forthright flavours and intriguing textures for dishes such as satisfying sweet-potato houmous with bhel-puri chaat and oil-slicked focaccia or an oyster mushroom crisped in peach and chilli batter, topped with pickled onion and sharpened with lemon mayo. Culinary traditions are gaily smooshed into each other when it comes to ‘smalls’ such as Cuore del Vesuvio tomatoes with almond ricotta and kombu, while larger offerings take in grilled summer squash in miso bagna cauda or – for another fungal idea – hen of the woods with tofu soubise and Chinese mala dressing (all lip-stinging Szechuan peppercorns).

Holy Carrot's fun desserts are not to be skipped either, especially when properly rich and creamy chocolate tahini crémeux with roast hazelnuts vies for attention with a matcha version of tiramisu. Wines are exactly what you would expect: low-intervention, biodynamic and organic dazzlers made by growers who take soil health seriously. Glasses start at £7.

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VENUE DETAILS

156 Portobello Road
Notting Hill
W11 2EBGB

020 4580 1425

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OTHER INFORMATION

Separate bar, Family friendly

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