Caia Notting Hill

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1. antonio ferrao ★★★★★

   Simple Ingredients, Elevated to Art. If you are looking for a spot in Notting Hill that nails the trifecta of incredible food, electric atmosphere, and genuine hospitality, look no further than Caia on Golborne Road,cool and sophisticated but completely unpretentious. What struck me most about the menu was how they took "usual" things and elevated them to a completely different level. It’s not about complex trickery; it’s about perfect execution and flavor. ​We started with the oysters, which were fresh and vibrant, the perfect palate cleanser. Then came the courgette. You might think, "it's just courgette," but trust me, at Caia, it is a star dish. The texture and seasoning were incredible. For the heavier plates, the Spanish ribs were a highligh, tender, rich, and falling off the bone. And I have to mention the risotto. It was creamy, comforting, and had a depth of flavor that you rarely find. Every dish felt like the best possible version of itself. Caia's "wine and vinyl" concept really sets the tone. The sound system is top-tier, playing a cool mix that creates a buzz without forcing you to shout across the table. A special mention must go to the staff. They were so friendly, attentive, and warm. They guided us through the menu and made us feel genuinely looked after all night. ​Go try it, you won't be disappointed!

   1 month ago
2. londoner2304 ★★★★☆

   This was a second visit to check out Caia 2.0 on the back of the new chef (John Javier) and all new menu that launched a few months ago. We were a group of 6 and we managed to go through quite a lot of the menu. We tried the flatbread, hamachi crudo, lamb chops, cacio e pepe cheung fun, octopus, leek gratin, prawn risotto, courgette carpaccio, trout menuiere, the ribs and some fries. We tried both dessert options as well - the chocolate cake (fondant) and the ube tiramisu. The food was generally solid without really standing out. Favourites were the flatbread and dip (more like a roti), octopus and the prawn risotto. The only disappointing item were the lamb chops which felt quite ordinary, and were also extra fatty. Portions sizes were decent, and definitely a lot bigger than Caia 1.0. Desserts in particular were huge, definitely designed for sharing. Service was friendly and the meal progressed at a good pace, however they did seem a bit aggressive on turning tables. When we wanted to order a few top up items they said they would “allow it” this time but usually everything needs to be ordered upfront. Towards the end of the meal we were told the table time limit was 1h45m, even though the booking email clearly said 2h30m for our group of 6 and we were well within that threshold. I know that every restaurant is keen to turn tables, but didn’t like the more in your face nature of it here (reminded me of Dorian). The bill for the group came to £647 of which £125 was spent on drinks. This was actually a bit cheaper than our meal at Caia 1.0. That said I did come away feeling it has lost its spark after the revamp. It remains a vibey spot and the food was nice enough, but not enough to tempt me to go back, especially with so many great options around Notting Hill. The table turning tactics also left a bit of a sour note.

   1 month ago
3. Habib Al Mulla ★★★★☆

   Caia, a Notting Hill Restaurant & Bar. The menu features dishes cooked over an open flame. The menu is simple with one page only featuring a small bites, mains and sides. The restaurant interior features casual and cozy theme. Service was friendly and they could accommodate any tweaks we needed in the food.

   almost 5 months ago

1. N ★★★★★

   Fantastic venue, downstairs turns into a bar / music record lounge. Amazing. Food generally good, often excellent. Pork ribs particularly excellent. One suggestion - chimichurri had some kind of anchovy or something in it, way too much and did not enjoy it.

   almost 7 months ago
2. Anna ★★★★★

   The food was 10/10. We loved it. The waiter could’ve been nicer, however. He asked us about 20 times if we wanted a drink, even though we had told him we were sticking to water the first time. Music was way too loud. Other than that, great experience. Will come again :)

   almost 7 months ago
3. Julia Zhiganova ★★★★★

   Caia is like finding a rare gold nugget in the torrent of London stream of néw restaurants. OMG, it was simply faultless. Experimental and yet subtle decor, simple and yet mind-blowing menu, attentive staff and rockstar chefs. We had charred hispi, harissa, pomegranate, sirloin with bone marrow and monkfish in pumpkin XO sauce. BRAVO! ALL three dishes where off chárts. I am sorry but this is Hide quality, at fraction of the price. PROBABLY Best value to quality place in London !

   almost 2 years ago

1. Silvia Gondárová ★★★★★

   One of the best experiences I had in restaurants. I loved the open kitchen and cosy space downstairs. The restaurant was busy so we were offered space at the bar right in front of the part of the open kitchen which we quickly found as the best spot. Chef Jessica immediately interacted with us. She was presenting us the food and she was so nice and funny we end up talking to her for a while :) Our bartender Richard presented and recommended perfect matching wines with our food which was just delicious! When we thought it can not be better their manager Istvan introduced himself and he was looking after us the rest of the evening. He made our stay much better as we expected! We will be definitely back with our friends.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Stephanie Garnica ★★★★☆

   Nice place but there’s room for improvement. There’s no AC in the main floor, only in the basement (green room). The hostess seemed confused and took a while to give us a table even tho we had a booking. We ordered 4 dishes to share + starters. The outstanding/memorable was the octopus and tomato with melon salad. Favourite drink was Vida. The DJ was good but our table was next to the speaker so I couldn’t really hear my boyfriend sitting in front and we ended up with headache. Also keep in mind it’s on the outskirts of Notting Hill.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Lokesh Arora ★★★★★

   What a lovely experience!!!! Amazing cocktails accompanied with delicious food, and a great ambiance, especially downstairs where we enjoyed the splendid record collection. Look forward to visiting again!

   almost 3 years ago

1. Xanyar Kamangar ★★★★★

   Really cool place in the, historically, quieter part of Notting Hill and Portobello. Tasty food, friendly service, nice vinyl music and overall a great addition to the neighbourhood. Defo try it out. I really liked the grilled sugar snap peas and smoked potatoes.

   almost 3 years ago

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