North Kensington, Sandwiches, Cakes, Etc Restaurant Guide

“5/5 for the pastels de nata, in our experience unsurpassed… even in Portugal!” – this veteran Portuguese patisserie in Notting Hill has no airs and graces, but has been trading in its “unbeatable pastries” since long before they became the world’s favourite take on the custard tart.

The “fabulous breads, cakes and all things fattening” at Tessa Faulkner’s artisanal bakery at the north end of Portobello Road make it “worth getting up at 7 on a Saturday morning to beat the queues”. There’s “great coffee too”, and regular evening pop-up dinners with guest chefs.