The Counter - Notting Hill

4.5

153 Reviews

£26 to £40

Turkish

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

8:30 PM

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for groups

Taking its distinct taste inspirations mainly from Southeastern Anatolia Region, The Counter enriches its presentation and atmosphere with the cultural heritage of the Balkans.

Fire, both literally and figuratively, is at the heart of what we do here. Its igniting power fuels our passion and nurtures us with inspiration.

With this passion, The Counter seeks and finds the best artisans, be it a butcher, a blacksmith, or a potter, who are amorously committed to their crafts. It then brings the best of these crafts and techniques from their local ateliers to The Counter’s London location.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Turkish, Mediterranean, Grill
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
07500 612914
Website
http://www.thecounterlondon.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Kemal Demirasal

Location
108 Golborne Rd, London, Greater London W10 5PS
Neighborhood
Notting Hill
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Satır Kıyma£14.00
our take on whisky with 'a touch of kebab'; fat washed rye whisky, red pepper & chilli flake, orange bitter, molasses
Kazandibi£12.00
our re-imagined ottoman dessert in liquid form; hazelnut fat washed bourbon, salted caramel, orange bitter, cinnamon
Aslan Sütü£14.00
a superior clarified milk punch with over 15+ ingredients; rakı, bourbon, cognac, rum, tea, lemongrass, pineapple, seeds
Eşkıya£12.00
a mule cocktail, refreshing like Urfa breeze; mezcal, haleppo chilli, lemon juice, ginger beer
Şalgam£12.00
a silky modern take on a margarita with salgam juice (salgam is a fermented black carrot and turnip juice served alongside kebabs); mezcal, lime, salgam juice, pandan, red pepper
Mandosi£12.00
a clarified negroni experience; hepple gin, mancini rosso, campari

Safe and Solid

for those seeking their timeless classics...

Spritz Veneziano£14.00
aperol, prosecco, club soda
Apricot Ginger Bellini£12.00
apricot puree, ginger shrub, prosecco
Sazerac£14.00
michter's rye whiskey, hennesy, absinthe, peychaud's bitters, sugar
Continental Sour£12.00
michter's bourbon, lemon, sugar, reduced red wine
Tommy's Margarita£12.00
cazadore's repesado, lime, agave nectar
Negroni£10.00
gin, campary, sweet vermouth

Aegean Spirits

Yeni Rakı Uzun Demleme
- 50 ml£10.00
- 350 ml£45.00
- 700 ml£85.00
Tekirdağ Gold Series
- 50 ml£9.00
- 350 ml£40.00
- 700 ml£80.00
Kulup Rakı
- 50 ml£12.00
- 350 ml£50.00
- 700 ml£99.00
Giz
- 50 ml£25.00
Ouzo Plomari
- 200 ml£29.00
- 700 ml£69.00
Tetteris Ouzo No 7
- 200 ml£26.00
- 700 ml£64.00
Arak
- 50 ml£10.00
Tetteris Mastic Liquor
- 50 ml£6.00
Skinos Mastic Liquor
- 50 ml£7.00

Gin

Boxer
- 50 ml£8.00
Hepple
- 50 ml£12.00
Etsu Japanese
- 50 ml£12.00
Matarao Mediterranean Dry
- 50 ml£11.00
Copenhagen Distillery Orange
- 50 ml£12.00

Vodka

Element 29
- 50 ml£8.00
Finlandia
- 50 ml£8.00
Reyka, Iceland
- 50 ml£10.00
Oxford Rye Organic
- 50 ml£11.00
Belvedere
- 50 ml£11.00

Rum

Toti Cask Reserve Dark
- 50 ml£8.00
Rhum Jm VO
- 50 ml£11.00

Tequila

Cabrito Blanco
- 50 ml£9.00
Cazadores Reposado
- 50 ml£10.00
El Jimador Blanco
- 50 ml£10.00

Mezcal

Pulquero
- 50 ml£12.00
Sierra Negra
- 50 ml£15.00

Whisky

Michter's Rye
- 50 ml£15.00
Michter's Bourbon
- 50 ml£15.00
Woodford Reserve
- 50 ml£11.00
Black Label
- 50 ml£11.00
Talisker 10 Years
- 50 ml£12.00
Balvenie 12 Years
- 50 ml£13.00
Lagavulin 16 Years
- 50 ml£16.00
The Matsui Mizunara Cask Malt
- 50 ml£26.00

Cognac

Hennessy
- 50 ml£12.00
Hennesy XO
- 50 ml£26.00

Liquers & Vermouth

Copenhagen Distillery Coffee Spirit
- 50 ml£10.00
Fernet Branca
- 50 ml£8.00
Dolin Dry
- 50 ml£8.00
Dolin Sweet
- 50 ml£8.00
Cocchi Sweet
- 50 ml£8.00
Mozart
- 50 ml£8.00
Cartron Cacao
- 50 ml£8.00
Cartron Cacao Clear
- 50 ml£8.00
Campari
- 50 ml£8.00

Beers

The Kernel IPA 6.7% ABV
- 330 ml£6.50
The Kernel Pils 5.1% ABV
- 330 ml£6.50
The Kernel Table Beer 3.0% ABV
- 330 ml£6.50
Heineken
- 330 ml£5.00

Soft Drinks

Ayran w/ Pickle Juice (Yoghurt Water)
- 250 ml£5.00
Salgam (Turnip Juice)
- 500 ml£8.00
Salgam Spicy (Turnip Juice)
- 500 ml£8.00
Kombucha Original£6.00
Kombucha Ginger£6.00
Coca Cola£3.00
Diet Coke£3.00

Hot Drinks

Turkish Coffee£4.00
Filter Coffee£4.00
Turkish Tea£3.00
Mint Tea£4.00
Sencha Tea£4.00

What 153 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

London
Turkish
West London
Innovative
West London
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Counter in Notting Hill offers a delightful fusion of Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine. Guests rave about the "amazing" service and "delicious" food, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Signature dishes like the fıstıklı çikolatalı babagannuş showcase creative flavors. Ideal for those seeking unique culinary experiences with excellent hospitality.

153 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Waitress was super helpful and friendly but the whole experience felt a bit cramped - the tables next to us were really close and there wasn’t much room for all the dishes they had brought out. The restaurant also smelt strongly of cigarette smoke.
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Maya
VIP
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food. Shame about some of the other elements of the experience. Service was a bit haphazard, with staff forgetting whenever we asked for water, etc. We were on the raised table opposite the bar, which is in an unfortunate position - we regularly were jostled and our bags and items mistakenly kicked/hit as staff passed by. As it was also in an alcove/corner, it was extremely tight and difficult to manoeuvre in and out. Suggest that table be completely removed as it did somewhat ruin the experience even though the food was delicious.
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Mark
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
It was pretty cold in there. Food was pretty good. Service was pretty slow. Waiters kept bumping into our backs (seats too close together)
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Agathe
London
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is outstanding - combos you wouldn’t think works but oh my word it really does!!! Value for money too and the service is mint. This is the second time I’ve been, and I brought my fuzzy friends. The ones who will complain about anything and everything. They had not a single bad word to say. (I hardly ever suggest places to eat because I can’t deal with the complaining if they aren’t happy with … the draft, the speed of service and what not - however I was confident in taking them here. And it didn’t disappoint!!) 15/10!!
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Anil
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is always great! Kıbbe amazing, muammara, babugannus tasty! I would recommend to all my friends.
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Carolina
VIP
London
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambience and place, cosy and warm interiors and the food was yummy. Eastern Mediterranean but with many dishes I didn’t recognise but liked.
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Sirma
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always feel looked after and treated well and the food is to die for-absolutely delicious.
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shristi
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Was a great experience the food is amazing! Just sad that the Turkish coffee was finished
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nihan
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely host and great food, makes feel at home. Amazing Adana
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Zoe
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Staff were a bit rude/unhelpful and atmosphere wasn’t there, but food was quite nice
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FAQs

The Counter - Notting Hill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 07500 612914.

The Counter - Notting Hill is rated 4.5 stars by 153 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 25, 2024

8:30 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Counter - Notting Hill

108 Golborne Rd, London, Greater London W10 5PS

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Notting Hill
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Turkish, Mediterranean, Grill
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Kemal Demirasal
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thecounterlondon.com/
Phone number
07500 612914

The Counter - Notting Hill

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

House Cocktails

Crazy and Bold

Satır Kıyma£14.00

Kazandibi£12.00

Aslan Sütü£14.00

Eşkıya£12.00

Şalgam£12.00

Mandosi£12.00

Safe and Solid

Spritz Veneziano£14.00

Apricot Ginger Bellini£12.00

Sazerac£14.00

Continental Sour£12.00

Tommy's Margarita£12.00

Negroni£10.00

Aegean Spirits

Yeni Rakı Uzun Demleme

Tekirdağ Gold Series

Kulup Rakı

Giz

Ouzo Plomari

Tetteris Ouzo No 7

Arak

Tetteris Mastic Liquor

Skinos Mastic Liquor

Gin

Boxer

Hepple

Etsu Japanese

Matarao Mediterranean Dry

Copenhagen Distillery Orange

Vodka

Element 29

Finlandia

Reyka, Iceland

Oxford Rye Organic

Belvedere

Rum

Toti Cask Reserve Dark

Rhum Jm VO

Tequila

Cabrito Blanco

Cazadores Reposado

El Jimador Blanco

Mezcal

Pulquero

Sierra Negra

Whisky

Michter's Rye

Michter's Bourbon

Woodford Reserve

Black Label

Talisker 10 Years

Balvenie 12 Years

Lagavulin 16 Years

The Matsui Mizunara Cask Malt

Cognac

Hennessy

Hennesy XO

Liquers & Vermouth

Copenhagen Distillery Coffee Spirit

Fernet Branca

Dolin Dry

Dolin Sweet

Cocchi Sweet

Mozart

Cartron Cacao

Cartron Cacao Clear

Campari

Beers

The Kernel IPA 6.7% ABV

The Kernel Pils 5.1% ABV

The Kernel Table Beer 3.0% ABV

Heineken

Soft Drinks