The Black Pig After walking around for a long time, we…read morestumbled upon the Black Pig. Seeing people walk away with a sandwich tray piled sith freshly shaven Parmesan, drew us in, and so glad it did. Such a uniquely delicious and hearty sandwich. The line is long, but it goes pretty quick. Highly recommend getting it. We shared one, but could have easily eaten one on our own. It's ok, bc it leaves room for us to try something else. Northfield Farm Got the special Rueben and shared it. It has salt beef, emmental cheese, sour kraut, pickles and their secret sauce. It was cool to see him make it in front of you quickly. It's only one person at a time, so the line might take a while to make its way through.

Definitely a must if you're in london but it's very easy to get over-stimulated and lost in my…read moreopinion because it gets super packed. I went in 2 different times: saturday at 3pm and wednesday at 10am. Two completely different vibes. I tried the famous sandwich from the black pig, viral chocolate covered strawberries and bread ahead. Black pig - the best one sandwich: it was AMAZING!!! I was a bit scared to get this since i was by myself but let me tell you, it was not heavy as i expected it to be. Just delicious overall and would totally recommend. Chocolate strawberries: I love strawberries and chocolate but definitely think you can find cheaper alternatives anywhere in london. Bread Ahead: my new favorite pastry place. I pretty much got a donut from this place (not this location) everyday because the black currant cheesecake donut was that good. I got the tiramisu and crème brûlée donut which my brother liked and i wish i could've tasted them before they went bad but anyways, I would totally recommend the donuts from here! Their chocolate chips cookies are HUGE and delicious as well. This was probably one of my favorite markets!

This market is brilliant! The fruit and vegetables are very fresh, super affordable and keep for…read morequite a while. The only downside to the market is that it's usually very crowded and it can take a while to actually get your items, but it's totally worth it. There's also a wholesale butcher shop and a fresh seafood shop along the road, so you can get all your main items in one trip.

This place lasts forever!…read more When I was in graduate school at the London School of Economics 30 years ago I lived with my wife in the neighborhood and this was our regular market. The vendors knew us as The American and The Canadian Lady. It is great to see it thriving....

Came in for the happy hour oysters and they did not disappoint. There is no trick or bait and…read moreswitch at the end. Downside is they do not have horseradish.

Wright Brothers has a friendly, no rush ambiance, great wine, and of course delicious seafood…read more I walked in during their £1 a pop happy hour and without a reservation it was a short 20 minute wait. The service was friendly and relaxed though they were fully booked. Many tables were enjoying this or the mussels. I was still able to enjoy the happy hour which were channel oysters. They were flavorful but not as meaty as I like. The Gillardeau on the other hand were quite possibly the best I've ever had!! What a win. Dinner service was efficient and warm. The roasted hake was perfectly done with one side pan fried to an audible crisp. The textural difference and the flavors of the saffron mash/gremolata all added up to comfort + happiness + surprise. Job well done Wright Brothers!

I used to live in the States and miss the Whole Foods there. I don't live close to one but was…read morepassing this location and I love how well laid out it is. They have so many brands, wide aisles and well displayed items. They have a great variety of healthy snack alternatives and gluten free options, which I need. They also have lots of different peanut butters to choose from which is fab. The fresh food options are good too. Just like in the US, there are lots of hot dishes and cold meal options to choose from in the self-serve area. Healthy options and some favourites, like mac & cheese and even cod bites! Highly recommend and not everything is as expensive as I expected so it's definitely worth checking their sales. Their soups are great too!

Whole Foods Market's largest location in London in Kensington, opened in 2007 in an 80,000 square…read morefeet unit, spanning multiple floors in a previously Barkers Department store. The store is really impressive and has a great selection of high-quality products with a shopping environment that is both clean and welcoming, the prices are high for sure with Whole Foods being more of a premium brand so you wouldn't want to do a whole weekly shop here, but if you're looking for some interesting, unique or high-end products this place can certainly do the job. Despite the size of the store, it was well laid out and easy to find what I was looking for without the need for staff assistance there was also a dedicated area for Amazon orders and returns, with Amazon of course owning Whole Foods. The Kensington Kitchen, Wine Bar and unique food offerings make this a nice place to shop. 4*

Update: Just added an extra star. Went in there to by some fish to cook at home and got an…read moreexcellent cut of John Dory, and they even threw in the vegetables so I wouldn't have to run over to Tesco. Incredible service, perfect food. So happy to have them around the corner! I absolutely love Pescheria Mattiucci! This new place open around the corner from me and at first glace I though it was a new fish monger opening up on a very hot piece of real estate, but then walking by at night I saw people dining there! It's a fish monger by day, seafood restaurant by night. It is run by a family from Napoli who import fresh fish from the family fishing boat. Each day there is fresh fish of the day that was just caught. The owner is super friendly and more than happy to tell you all about the day's product and recommend the best wine to accompany it. They have a couple outposts in Italy and this is their first venture outside the country and it is a huge hit, especially with the neighbouring Italian competitors. At first I thought it was another place that would shut down 6 months later, but I have found myself back here time and again, each time saying "this is THE spot, the best local!". I recommend just putting your meal in the hands of the owner who will most definitely come by your table (there are only about 6 or 7 tables) and order what he suggests as it changes daily. There is always a veggie starter dish that is excellent! Highly recommended, usually consisting of 5 small tasters, and all very well though out. If you have a complex of not mixing fish and dairy (with the obvious exceptions) this place will change your mind. I feel so lucky to have this around the corner, in fact I am about to run out for some fresh fish to cook in tonight! Definitely swing by when you're in the neighbourhood.

Well - I'll give them one thing - a great business idea - to set up a fresh fish restaurant with a…read moretwist in Notting hill and take advantage of the organic bourgeois that get excited by places like this. BUT - from an overall point of view, it is plain ordinary. Fish is not bad, but I've had much better. Portions are extremely small and, this is what gets me most, the prices are exorbitant. We actually walked up to another restaurant for a second meal as we were still hungry. Tip: Avoid this place.

I grew up in Seattle, the city that brings you this little bite of digestible culture:…read morehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72QTABuE0O4&feature=related (Time allocated for those who skipped watching the video to go back and watch the frigggggin' video. Do it.) Aaaaand the plot thins when I insert the fact that I didn't eat fish until I was 20 years old. I thought it was vile. When I was 20 I went on a study abroad program called Semester at Sea, and as you can imagine... seafood was on the daily menu for six months. After one month of eating the only non-fish alternative (peanut butter and jelly), I gave in. And I still haven't forgiven myself for wasting a full month not eating the most amazing, fresh, delicious fish I've ever had. The reason it was so fantastic was that it was sourced directly from local fishers at each port we called at, so mahi-mahi in Cuba, piranha in Brazil, skate in Cape Town... all the way around to king salmon in Alaska. My fish from Chelsea Fishmonger brought me right back to my earlier experience. So fresh, so local, so delicious. And most importantly, so ethical. I spoke with an employee for about 20 minutes about their fishing practices which involve, among other responsible things, only stocking fish caught by softer inshore non-destructive fishing methods. Now I'm not just upset about the one month I didn't eat fish on the ship, I'm upset about the 20 years I didn't know places like Chelsea Fishmonger existed!

The two guys who run the fishmonger are really nice and helpful, and they're there everyday…read morebringing you the freshest of fresh fish. You can have an account with them or just buy as you need, and they have a great variety. Living in Chelsea you can imagine nothing is super cheap, but for those who can afford to splash out, try the plaice or sole, or get a nice piece of fresh salmon. The boys will even give you cooking tips if you'd like!

Best fish this part of town, go for fresh sea bass, always goodread more

I love coming here to buy fish that as fresh from the sea as it can get, and at a very good price…read more The staff here know what they are talking about, and can give advice on what fish to buy for what ocassion. There is a wide selection to choose from on any day, and the shellfish is always fresh as well. This is a good area to shop, in the shadow of the Trellik Tower - you'll be able to buy all the other ingredients you'll need for a top notch meal all in the same few blocks! Well worth the trip anytime!

The Moxon's in South Ken is fairly new and I'm so happy they've opened here. It's a traditional…read morefishmongers with a generous choice of super-fresh seafood that is received daily and piled high on stacks of crushed ice. The fishmongers are really helpful, telling you all about the new shiny catches that they have in, how best to cook them and I've even had wines recommend to me. They'll fillet whole fish for you and do all the yucky bits so all that's left for you is the cooking. The seafood here is of such a high quality that you won't need much but a few herbs to flavour it. I last bough some roe scallops, which were mouth wateringly good. Moxon's is also just near the tube, perfect for popping into for fish that you want to cook that evening.

Moxon's is a traditionally styled fishmongers close to South Kensington tube. They're a really…read morefriendly and helpful bunch who seem to know everything about everything about fish. They sell a great varied selection of fresh fish. They sell some interesting ingredients (various herbs, spices and butters) to cook with your fish if you want to experiment and try something different or you're new to cooking fresh fish. They also give you advice on the best way to cook the fish you're buying and they'll fillet it for you on request. It's a lovely fish mongers with great quality fish offering a knowledgeable and helpful service. It's more exensive than your local supermarket but the the difference in quality is obvious in taste and service.