DO NOT COME HERE IF YOU HAVE AN ALLERGY!!!! Boy do I have a story for you. I enter this charming restaurant on a Wednesday night with my family. We order a couple starters, including arancini and meatballs. I have a severe nut allergy, so we alerted the server as always. Once the starters had arrived, I asked the server if everything was nut free. He acted shocked and then told me he would check. He returned shortly with the good news that everything was safe. I had two arancini, which were good, but I still felt uneasy about the sort of careless attitude the server had. I started to get really anxious, so decided to ask the server one more time. He came back to me saying "I made a mistake". He showed me the chart which said the arancini DID in fact contain nuts. I began to freak out while he checked with the kitchen to see which nuts were in the food. He came back saying there were no nuts actually, so the chart was WRONG, but that I couldn't eat anything else except the salad I had ordered, "just in case." There was nothing taken off our bill, even though our server was extremely negligent. I do not know if other things on that chart are inaccurate, so please steer clear of this restaurant if you have any allergies or intolerances. read more

Came here for dinner and takeaway. The staff were welcoming and accommodating to our toddler. Nice ambience. Moderate wine selection 8/10. Appetizers were a bit lackluster tbh. The calamari came in french fries style and was quite chewy, wouldn't order again. The burrata cheese&meat plate was decent, the polenta sticks are quite flavorful. If we ended ag appetizers I'd say this is a 2.5-3 star place, but once we got the clam pasta that was phenomenal. Fresh pasta was cooked perfectly. We ordered beef ragu which was also just as great, paired with tomato salad and the meal was saved! We also got their pizzas twice and they are delicious! A great place for pizzas and noodles that's for sure! read more

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To celebrate New Years Eve at The Oak was a very good choice! The staff was very friendly, both during the booking process and during our stay at the restaurant. We really felt welcome! The atmosphere in this place, and especially on such a special evening. Fabulous! So many happy faces all around. Some words about the food. I had King Prawn as a starter, Monkfish as main course and Almond Cake for dessert. All was delicious. I was so impressed with the taste, the chef had really put both love and skill into preparing this. My girlfriend had lamb and she was also very satisfied. To come here, visiting from Norway was a really nice experience. We will definitely come back next time we visit London! read more

Mmmhmmm. Pizza. I love pizza. I think it's just the perfect combination of crispy toasted bread, rich cheeses, spicy meats, and full flavoured sauces. Oh and the occasional veggie in the form of onions and mushrooms. We wandered by the Oak one sunny Sunday on our way to another pub for a roast. However, the big oaken table outside was too good to pass up so we plonked ourselves down and took a look at the menu. At first glance, the Oak looks like a place that takes itself a bit too seriously as a gourmet gastropub. The menu has all the fancy dishes but more to the point the soft drinks are heavy on name and light on substance. The Cool Ginger Beer (no kidding..."Cool" was part of the name) was missing a crucial ingredient...ginger. So I wasn't impressed and it didn't help that the waitstaff too about 30 minutes just to take our order and another 15-20 minutes to bring the drinks to us. The pizza almost made up to it as it was fantastic. We ordered a selection to share among the 6 of us. Our choices were: Diavolo, Gustosa (a Diavolo plus roasted red peppers and blue cheese), Parma ham and parmesan, and something else apparently unmemorable. The Gustosa was absolutely fantastic with heat from the spicy salami going perfectly with the rich sharp tastes of the blue cheese. The simple thin crusts were also baked just right and maintained its crispiness despite the heavy amounts of sauce covering it. Let's see. Price wise it's a bit expensive with the Ginger Beers being about 4 quid apiece and pizzas at 13 each. For a light pub lunch (4 pizzas among 6 were enough to kill the hunger but not completely satisfy it) it came to around 15 each which wasn't bad but more than expected. Luckily its a short walk away from Ottolenghi so I wasn't complaining I had space in my belly! read more

crap - how did i spend more than £100 for pizza in a pub? I guess it was the temptation to try a bit of everything. A pizza, a starter, an appetiser, a dessert, a beer, a wine and a dessert wine. And that was just me. I was buying for two more as well. But still, I think a three person meal of pizzas in a pub coming to triple figures is a bit of a shocker. That says it all. This place is certainly not a pub or pizza restaurant, and not a gastropub either (if you serve pizza then you can't be). Instead it's an old pub redone as a nouveau Italian restaurant to attract the wealthy and beautiful Notting Hill crowd. I personally didn't think the food was all that bad - the pate was damn good, the pizza so-so - but I'm dropping a star or two because its superoverpriced for what it is. If you've ever cooked one at home then £13.50 for a pizza is surely taking the piss. Very Notting Hill read more

The Oak has two levels which cater to two distinct experiences - downstairs is a restaurant, and the upstairs is a posh bar / lounge area with a private dining room for those inclined. This review only speaks to the upstairs bar and dining room experience. The upstairs lounge had the vibe of a members only venue having luxurious furnishings. While it wasn't too crowded, the volume level definitely provided a nice energy to experience of unwinding a bit before being whisked into the dining area for dinner. The cocktails were a delight - Basil G&T was particularly refreshing and the espresso martini ended up being a nice post-dinner drink. The private dining area upstairs continued the theme of the bar area. A large table in the middle with bench seating provides ample room for groups(we had 10, but I think it could comfortably seat 14) to dine and mingle shielded from the rest of the patrons (or perhaps we were ones being shielded against). * Grilled Octopus was cooked well and relatively flavorful. The tomato accoutrement provided some nice contrast in the dish. * Pizzas were definitely the highlight of the meal! Ended up trying a few of the slices and they all had a thin slightly crispy crust with a delectable mix toppings on each. * Beef tagliata was a nice hit a wide spectrum of flavors (with savory, bitter, acidic, and cheesy elements all prominent). * Cheese plate was a generous sampling of 3 cheeses which were all interesting. Would definitely come back for the pizza and the cocktails! read more

Really like this place. The food was light, delicious and a great value. They serve pizzas, pastas and other Italian dishes. I had a tagliatelle ragu and it was fantastic. Even the grilled tuna dishes had interesting and delicious sides. The place is always pretty busy so I suggest you book a table. The decor is also very welcoming with small table and rustic oak booths. This place is unpretentious and great for a casual meal. read more

Crowded, full of non-English speaking Europeans, everyone was checking each other out, lots of obnoxious pushing at the bar. Not my scene really but I did hear that the restaurant on the ground floor was quite good. Didn't have a reservation and wasn't willing to wait an hour for a table so I didn't get a chance to dine here. In other words, I can only comment on the bar. Not sure if I would visit again but it's good to know of an option in this neighborhood. read more

Manager came by and yelled at us for being late. Thanks for that - builds a great customer loyalty. The place got loud and not manageable for evening meal. Good luck read more

Things to note: 1. This is an Italian restaurant masquerading as a pub 2. I had the best ragu OF MY LIFE here. The venison one. I honestly can't stop thinking about it 3. The pasta is handmade and is delicious 4. My friend had a roast and said it was amazing With all that; service is bloody awful. But honestly, see points 1-4. I didn't even care. It's pretty pricey, but for food that good, I'm happy to pay and ask for everything twice! read more

Definitely my go-to local date spot. I love how dark and cozy they make this high-ceilinged, little, corner pub. The seating is good and jammed together, which lends to the atmosphere as well. And the food is just as great as the ambiance. On our last Friday evening visit, we dined on olives, goat cheese and beetroot salad, and the amazing Toscano pizza (Italian sausage or porcinis). They were even nice enough to make it sans mushrooms, since the hubs is not a fan. The crust was blistered to perfection, and the cheese-to-sauce ratio was just right. For dessert we had the orange-liqueur-accented panna cotta--some of the best I've tasted. With a nice bottle of red and the usual add-ins, the bill came to 90gbp. Not cheap,but a lovely dinner out. read more

I idly wonder how many pubs in London are called The Oak? When I had a hankering for pizza this weekend, my friend suggested we meet here. I expected some old man pub with a pizza pop up or residency, but no, it's a proper fancy 'gastropub'. With actual linen napkins and table service. Basically it's a restaurant with a pub-room upstairs. We settled in and ordered some wine, the cheapest small glass of red was £4.75. It's very much Italian inspired with delicious looking antipasti plates and salads. Being poor, I skipped straight for the pizza. Huge rounds of doughy cheese and meat were flying by. My sister went for the proscuitto, rocket and olives and I split the Bianco with her. Mine was the best, decadent goats cheese, mozarella, truffle oil, caramelised onion and porcini. I'm hungry just thinking about it. I think that £13 is pretty reasonable for a pizza but I still dropped about £30 here. A little more than I would like. I'd definitely come back. It's a quality place. read more

Came here with a friend from out of town after I read a blog post about it on The Londoner...so glad I did! The restaurant is very cute (dim lighting, wooden tables, candlelight) and the food is amazing. Breakdown here: Burrata w/ prosciutto - UNREAL. The star of dinner for sure. The best burrata I have ever had, served with great ham and yummy bread. Quail - I'd never had quail before, and I really liked this! The pureed beets were very yummy. Montana pizza - I personally wasn't a fan of the crazy amounts of mushrooms, but once I'd picked a few off I loved it, really nice flavor from the tomato sauce. Chocolate brownie with custard cream - OMG. The perfect brownie. Tip: they don't take dinner reservations for parties under 10, so get here early or be prepared to queue! read more

Came here at about 21:00 on a Saturday night with the special lady. Overall we had a fantastic time. On a busy evening we got a table within about 20 minutes. The wait time was enjoyable, though, as it allowed us to take in the upstairs bar, which is at once eclectic and posh. The Oak doesn't seem to have any drink specialty but does seem to cover most of the bases well. (Although, they have only three beers, all of them pale lagers.) We got a bottle of sauvignon blanc and had less than 1/3 of it before we were called downstairs by Sean, the gregarious host who alway seemed really on his game. Dinner was delicious. We had a squid starter which some salad leaves and grilled veggies mixed in. For the mains I had pan-seared tuna with rocket salad and grilled veggies; the lady had pan-fried cod with potatoes and asparagus and a few other goodies mixed in that I can't remember. For dessert we shared a creme brulee. All the food was high quality, very good tasting, well prepared and well presented. The ambience of The Oak is quite nice. With tables lit by candlelight there is that glow about the place. On the Saturday night we visited there was a palpable buzz about the place, an energy borne by many people enjoying themselves. There is quite a bit of seating both indoors and out, which could accomodates groups ranging from two to maybe eight or so. After a slow start - we had to get the attention of our waitperson inititally - the waitstaff proved efficient and pleasant. All told we had a wonderful experience. The Oak is something like 'Upscale Casual' it its vibe and fare, and I would say the prices fall neatly into this model, perhaps emphasizing the upscale aspect. Our meal came to about £80 (£25 for the wine, £8 for the starter, appx. £16 each for the mains, £6 for dessert and £1.75 for a macchiato. Then some service charge.) So obviously not a cheap meal this time, but one could come here and get less expensive booze and a pizza and spend less than £30 for two people. For anyone seeking a good meal and a great atmosphere, I highly recommend the Oak. read more

Glad I did a Qype search when I was in the area. What a gem! The food was delicious and as many Qypers have said the pizza was divine. I had a bianco with rocket, goats cheese and truffle oil. Just the best. My friend had black risotto with squid, faultless and again so tasty. We shared a starter and dessert, two mains and a bottle of wine, came to £80. Great value for the quality, and I am defiantly going back. We got there quite early, and managed to get a table, but if you are going at normal meal times, I would book, it gets very busy. read more

This former pub has been redone twice and reopened last year after burning down. The new version is identical to the previous one apart from the outside colour of the building. The big difference is the addition of Upstairs at the Oak, a more sophisticated lounge bar and restaurant with warm, funky classic design, great arm chairs and a really good buzz. Perfect for a late night drink in Notting Hill with no attitude. Downstairs is a good place for an unplanned casual dinner in the area (after drinks at the Westbourne or the Cow for instance) for a reasonable price. They have kept the pizzas from the wooden-fire oven, and added some Spanish tapas, Italian antipasti and some Italian-inspired main courses (I just had the beef tagliatta which was superb). The service is smiling and efficient in general, even if people change regularly (a bit too much). A good local place, and they also have a small bar and a few tables outside for when the weather is good. read more

Stopped in late one evening near closing time for the restaurant, but staff welcomed us and continued to be helpful and friendly throughout the meal. Great ambiance - dark and loud enough to not feel like anyone is eavesdropping (even if you're sharing a table with others) but cozy enough to feel intimate. Pizza crust was light and crispy with strong flavors, tagliatelle was perfect with the chanterelle mushrooms, and our only small complaint was the saltiness in one guest's ravioli. Fairly affordable wine selection as well! Great evening. read more

Down stairs: 4 stars Upstairs: 5 stars Downstairs: The food was good, mix of wooden oven pizza and modern European (but casual). The ambiance was very inviting and favored small groups more so than dates. Upstairs: BOOM!! This space was awesome....Jeffersonian era busts, eclectic furniture and a great common space perfect for hosting dinner parties. read more

Best pizza in West London? More than likely. Wonderful for dinner any day of the week, seeing as all the food is 100% wonderful to amazing. Extensive wine list, and great cocktails to be had in the cocktail bar upstairs (a sexy place to be on the weekend). Love this place.it has a winning formula! Yes it is a little pricey, but it is worth it. Food: Wonderful Wine list: Exquisite Deserts: Perfect Manager: Just AmazingLOVE him. Catch my drift yet? read more

We shared a lot of different dishes and everything was so good. We will recommend this place to all our friends visiting London. Love from the Swedish hairdressers. read more

This is lurvely......great atmosphere + yummy food gives a winning combination...also order the scallops there were LOADS of them!

I'm confused about why this is classified as a gastro pub. The main features on the menu are pizzas, and while there is some meat and fish, i think primarily it would be classified as a upmarket pizza place with italian influences (charcuterie platters and some pastas). The restaurant doesn't even have a pub feel to it...anyway, moving on... I have been here 5+ times in the last few months. Have never made a reso but have only come with one other person. Have waited 45 minutes once but as long as you plan on drinking, it was fine, as the hostess came upstairs to get us from the bar. The bar is a really pleasant place to wait so that was not a problem. Also came at 7pm on Thursday and got a seat immediately. Seems to get busy around 8. Would recommend it as a good date spot as long as you had a reso. May be awkward if you ended up having to wait quite a while unless you know your date well already! It does get expensive here and including a bottle of wine, dinner for 2 will be around 100 pounds. That also includes dessert. Have had the banana cheese cake twice now and will definitely be indulging again. I always get the proscuitto pizza - got the margarita once and it was too plain. Have had starters once (chorizo sausages, garlic bread and buratta) but felt they were a bit of a waste of money. The main event was the pizza and i'll be sticking to that when I inevitably go back to the Oak. read more

I was invited to The Oak to celebrate my friends Birthday on Saturday and I had an amazing evening there. We started the night in the restaurant downstairs and later on continued the party in the upstairs bar. We were welcomed to the restaurant very politely and the staff was very accommodating with our table requests. Just so you know they don't take reservations so show up early or get ready to wait for a table as this place is always full. And no wonder, because the service and food is outstanding. I ordered the Seafood Risotto and had a glass of Prosecco - an absolutely delicious combination. I was told that the pizzas in this place are exquisite and from the little tastes I got from my friends, I have to agree with that. Next time I'm definitely getting my own slices. The dining room looks beautiful and has a really nice atmosphere. After dinner we moved to the upstairs bar which was a nice surprise. To me it has feel of a private members bar to be honest. Very elegant and nice, but still relaxed. I loved it. So all and all I had pretty close to a perfect experience at The Oak and I highly recommend this Bayswater gem to you all. read more

The Oak - Seafood risotto - heavenly! - Pizza Near Me - London, XGL

Lovely place! The atmosphere is great, love the interior of this place. And the pizza is divine! Best pizza I have had in a while. Highly recommend. Except it can get quite busy on the weekends and they do not take reservations. But they have a nice spot upstairs for drinks before dinner. Try both places! read more

i was here a few weekends back to celebrate a gal pals birthday. she had picked the spot as she'd been before and was close proximity to her flat. we wanted to hit upstairs, but the security said it was full at teh mo. he was a sweetheart and told us it would be a 10 minute wait for us as it was for a brithday. when we got up there a table wasn't available because the gents the security guy thought were leaving weren't . we ended up cramming 5 of us around a cocktail table. the guys seemed to be fine with exchanging spots until a another group took over the other half of their table. denied! in any case, we enjoyed ourselves. i got my standard gin fizz. we ordered a bit of nibbles which i can't remember anymore. there was cheese, calamari and something fried. all in all a great atmosphere for drinks. the nibbles were alright but obviously not memorable. so three star for decor, drinks and attempted service, but minus points for some clientele. read more

zucchini pizza w/truffle oil was frickan awesome. but, my friend's crab linguine was so "vanilla-ice-cream"; crab was pretty non existent. it also stunk that there's a boy's bathroom on the main/ground floor but you have to go out the front door to another door next door (during winter = sucks more) and up 3 flights of narrow stairs for the girl's bathroom (where of course there was also another boy's bathroom). read more

Downstairs is more Gastro than Gastro Pub. Kitted out like a restaurant it is restaurant quality food (and prices). The thing to go for is the pizza from the wood fired oven. Extra points for serving wine by the carafe for those times when you don't want a whole bottle but one glass is just not enough. read more

Probably the best pizza place in London. Even my friends from Milan agree. I love the atmosphere and food. A yummy local!

This review is for the upstairs pub. I visited around 8:00 pm midweek and it had a nice vibe - moderately busy but not crowded. The clientele appeared to be mostly local residents with a Continental flavor. The decor is comfy, and my other half and I enjoyed our wine on one of the sofas. The drinks menu has a good range and I look forward to my next visit - likely for dinner. read more

This place is so delicious and so welcoming. There are no reservations but they make such an effort to accommodate you while you wait and their bar is super cozy. The drinks are delicious and the food is amazing. Love all the pizzas and the other entrees are also great! read more

This pub is very hard to spot if you don't know where it is. Once you get to the road you know you are in the right place but It appears not to have its name written anywhere until you look very carefully from a distance you will spot a green picture of an oak tree on the corner of the building- it took me ages to find out what this place was called! Inside it's really nice with lots of wooden tables but if you go on a sunny day it's best to sit outside, they have these huge booth tables on the pavement facing west, so you get the sun shining most of the day. I've never eaten here but the food looks good. Beware though it looks very pricey with main courses ranging from £14 right up to over £20!!! read more

Many restaurants in Knottinghill close very early for dinner which has proven difficult for me and my friends ( we're in our mid-twenties.) Oak gladly welcomed us in when their kitchen was closing in 5 minutes with no questions! Being gluten free my options were limited but I still was able to get a small app of scallops and chorizo which was good. Overall, the service was amazing and even being limited the food was delicious. The atmosphere was fantastic, as were the decorations. read more

This place was one of the best food experiences that we had in London. We order a few pizzas that tasted incredible, the chicken bread which was very delicious and the vegetable antipasti which was fast and great. The staff was welcoming and attentive. If you're in the area this place is a must! read more

We at some of the best pizzas we have ever had. They are the thin and crispy type that you get in Rome, and were delicious. The dessert cheesecake and an affogato were also excellent, as was the efficient and friendly service. Highly recommended. read more

The service and staff are incredibly nice people. The lounge upstairs is really cool and the restaurant downstairs was really good as well. It was busy and active and our food was excellent! The most underrated place we visited in London. read more

I went to the Oak in Dec'15 with some friends for drinks upstairs and ended up staying for dinner downstairs. The cocktails were pretty terrible - I had a dirty martini and it was possibly the worst I've ever had. Why 5 stars? The dinner post drinks completely made up for the bad drinks. I didn't have super high expectations but I was blown away - this is more than pub food! I shared the veal ragu and diavola pizza with a friend. Let's start with the ragu - the best I've ever had. The sauce was meaty and rich with the flavor of truffle pushing it over the edge of greatness. The pasta was fresh and seemed homemade (not sure if its made in house or not...) oh my. The pizza wasn't the star but was still amazing. Thin crust, crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, cooked perfectly. The toppings were high quality and flavorful. I will be visiting The Oak again on my next trip to London. read more

Delicious, fresh food and reasonable prices combined with great service and nice ambience make me go back again and again.