The Shed (Notting Hill)

• The atmosphere is loud and busy
• The setting is perfect for a break from city
• The portions are quite small so it's best to order a few to share
• The lamb chips are not to be missed
• The house red is a tad pricey but by the time you've had one glass you don't care
• Inside the atmosphere is warm and buzzy
• Ordering every 'mouthful' on the menu is a wise decision
• The lamb chips are also a must
• Very good service and al fresco dining in summer (can't book outside but wait is never too long)
• Signature dishes are lambs chips and the pan fried goats cheese (must try)
• The waiters are lovely and its as if you are invited to join the family
• The daily loosener was delicious and we all enjoyed the fact that so many of the ingredients are foraged
• Its amazing how much emphasis is put on sourcing the produce and the passion for the food is shared by the waiters
• If the dishes were bigger portions and perhaps less artsy it would suit me better
• Food was incredible as was the service
• The menu changes everyday so all the food is wonderfully fresh
• On Friday night I arranged to meet J (who came to this and this with me) for dinner and drinks
• S aim (according to the website) is to bring a slice of the countryside into the city
• Was frequented by Mr Very Hungry Londoner Senior (my dad) and his best friend during their London glory days
• I was perched on a stool that was too high for the table in front of me AND of an insufficient width to support my entire derriere (NB
• We started with their Daily Loosner
• A daily changing cocktail which on our visit was a lovely whisky sour
• I think sharing was an over optimistic idea
• The pork crackling was so good (nice crunch and the apple sauce was nice and tart) I swiftly ordered another
• White bean and kale was a delicious meaty combo
• The grilled lamb with red quinoa
• Spelt pearly barley and cabbage was beautifully cooked
• Parsley salad was a nice fresh
• My favourite dish was the cockles
• T have cockles enough and they went unexpectedly well with the warmth of the silky rosemary pasta
• I ordered the yogurt panacotta with forced rhubarb and J the chocolate mousse with hazelnut praline
• Really rich chocolate with a lovely crisp nutty coating
• Luckily he was gent enough to let me share
• From top to bottom we had beetroot hummus with heritage carrots
• The two lamb dishes definitely stole the show the chips were original and delicious without being heavy or greasy
• The grilled lamb was so tender and flavourful and perfect with the sauces
• Rustic feel with a low ceiling and personal touches to create that "
• The interior is deceptively small
• With the help of cleverly placed wall mirrors at either end of the restaurant you'd be forgiven that there were double the number of diners with you
• Bar type benches and the bookable Butcher's Table to choose from and suit your mood we chose the benches for a proper catch up and with twee sounding Twinkles in hand
• We chose from each section of the menu and were definitely not disappointed
• Light and fluffy and perfect for pulling apart and smothering with butter whilst we waited for the broad bean hummus
• We dove straight in to it chunky and green and spiked with the minty flavours of the dukkah
• Crisp purple carrots and the thinnest of crisp bread were ideal for spooning and scraping this fresh little starter for ten
• These were deliciously thick slices of deep red ham (none of that anaemic meat you find in supermarkets) with ribbons of salty fat around the outside and peppery rocket to offset it all
• Then came the hake with lemon potato vinaigrette
• Samphire and dill which was one of the stand out dishes (amongst all the other stand outs) of the evening with the crispy skinned fish sitting plump on the tangy yet creamy lemon potatoes
• Then and we started to wonder if the kitchen times their 'courses' with perfect precision came the black tagliatelle with Portland brown crab that we'd been warned was very fishy
• The wide ribbons of pasta were coated in the tasty
• Salty crab meat and finished with a kick of chilli and garlic that just melted altogether in the mouth
• The penultimate dish was the pan fried goats cheese with honey
• Honey and goats cheese is a classic combination but the added crunch of the hazelnuts really brought this to life
• Everything was on absolute point at The Shed this evening
• The waiters and waitresses were really friendly and unobtrusive and an absolute delight to have buzzing around
• 51 each (including the 12.5% tip) but is definitely one of the best I've ever had in London
• As is the case with most new places these days
• First came a delightful bread basket with scrumptious sourdough bread
• The pollock was superbly tasty and I loved the shredded lamb in the lamb chips which went very well with the accompanying tomato sauce
• Barbecue quail and asparagus with broad beans
• I loved the little barbecue quails and the asparagus was dressed in a great pesto
• The last savoury dish was lamb which was my favourite
• The honeycomb was also great
• It was very busy but we didn't wait long for food and the atmosphere was super buzzy
• My friends were sat on uncomfortable stools though that's my only complaint
• 38 per head (with a bottle of wine) it isn't cheap but it was by all means worth it
• The adventurous duo set out for Notting Hill with bucket and spade in hand (loose translation for phone
• It wasn't a difficult choice of dinner spot and the pair knew they were in for a treat or two
• The restaurant is well settled in its stride and maintains a relaxed confidence of somewhere that knows just how damned great it is
• Yet behind this is a gentle modesty from the trio of gents who simply love what they have created
• Our little table was soon piled high with drinks and mouthfuls to sustain the (not so) treacherous journey through the menu as we absorbed the buzz and chatter of the restaurant
• Mushroom marmite and egg confit and a beetroot crisp with goats cheese and pear jam
• This here shed is filled with tricks
• Waitresses model check shirts and jeans with leather carpenters' belts to house their order pads and pencils and skip from table to table with an infectious joviality
• Clever combinations of fresh fruit and colourful veg teamed with tender mouthfuls of British meat and game create explosively flavoursome dishes
• The menu itself consists of a selection of small(ish) plates separated into 'slow cooking' and 'fast cooking' and we were advised to pick a couple from each to share (ranging from £
• On Richard's recommendation we selected the beetroot cured trout with tempura pickled onion and sorrel which was rustically plonked on a rustic board atop our rustic table and inhaled
• Veal Patties with swede and truffle packed a punch while the Sussex veal
• Almonds bone marrow pesto and lovage was a marriage in the kitchen and disappeared just as quickly
• Sunflower seeds and mint was an equally beautiful partnership
• The dish to end all dishes in this instance were the lamb chips with parsley
• The thought was there but my stomach wasn't prepared to be patient
• A pear and white chocolate mousse with hazelnut sherbet and a nostalgic chocolate coated honeycomb with mascarpone and tarragon sugar
• Just enough time for a chat and snap with the master of the mill
• Head to a cheeky little interview with the Gladwin brothers over at the fabulous new all things food site Try This
• The interior is charming and quirky
• The pork scratching was nice and crisp and went well with the sweet apple jam
• The stout cured mackerel was one of my favourite dishes
• The Nutbourne lamb was nice and tender
• The texture was much more pleasant than I was expecting
• Which I think my favourite was The Shed magnum vienetta
• Any thoughts that The Shed might suffer as a result of opening their second restaurant Rabbit (also wonderful) were quickly dispelled as the outstanding small plates started to build up
• Both restaurants are run by two Gladwin brothers
• One of whom was in the kitchen on our visit
• The majority of the food and wine is sourced from their Nutbourne farm (where a third brother earns a living)
• The drinks menu shows off the best of British with the likes of Chase
• Oustanding from start to finish The Shed is another one to go for in a group to make the most of sharing a variety of small plates
• Champion local produces with nose to tail cooking in a fun and casual setting
• The summer style decor with barrels and colourful furniture make it feel like it's a seafood restaurant by a sunny beach
• Since The Shed is our local restaurant we felt that we had to give it a try
• The idea of a menu consisting of solely local produce is fantastic and the dishes served are truly delicious
• A waiter argued with us whether or not we had ordered a dish and then tried to charge us for it when we did not get it in the end
• The Shed in Notting Hill is one of these
• It didn't matter that it was so early though I work not far from Notting Hill so knew I could get there in time and I'd been saving myself for food all day
• By the time she arrived it was quarter to seven and I was already 2 drinks down
• It was strangely nice to sit there on my own whilst waiters and waitresses in checked shirts buzzed around me getting the place ready for what was to be a full house on a Tuesday night
• I'm working with a food festival later this year
• I'd never heard of The Shed before I was invited by a friend who was visiting from overseas
• I had looked at the website beforehand and was rather impressed at the sheer variety on offer on a small but what I considered to be a beautifully thought out menu
• My companion and I were incredibly fortunate to get a booking for seven o'clock the place was rammed and someone hadn't turned up so they were able to squeeze us in
• If not a little green with this scenario
• I have to say that the seating wasn't all that comfortable and neither was the distance between tables
• The service was incredibly friendly and efficient and we were soon sipping our first
• Our waiter had recommended five plates with a basket of bread to share
• There were so many tempting sounding dishes on the menu but after a brief conflab with my pal we plumped for the following
• The first thing to note is that plates are all really good looking
• A lot of thought has gone into this menu and the attention to detail is second to none
• Let's just get down to it this is one of the best places I've eaten in all year
• Both of us were just incredibly impressed with what was put before us
• The quality of ingredients second to none and the combination of flavours was like a Beethoven symphony conducted by Karajan harmonious
• Everything was first class
• Thyme and honey is the one to try
• All of our eyes popped out with every bite
• Food is delicious and the bill was extremely fair
• The highlights for me were the gin cured trout and the honeycomb dessert with mascarpone and tarragon sugar
• Service deserves a nod as well the staff here is genuinely friendly
• Bit surprised though that there were no child high chairs
• They spoke to us beforehand to make sure all dietary requirements were met which was much appreciated given the pregnant members of the group
• Only disappointment was the English red Pino noir
• Our waiter was so lovely a friendly
• The globe artichoke was good but not outstanding although beautiful as captured below
• The lamb chips and the pork cigars were both beyond magical and too gorgeous that we dived in and forgot to take a photos
• We also had the plaice which was a lovely soft fish
• The dark chocolate delice with raspberries and baked white chocolate was of course perfect to hit the sweet spot
• The setting was perfect sitting on the terrace a real treat in the warm summer weather

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