Many chefs talk about their experiences informing their cooking but here that means so much more, as Ukrainian chef-owner Eugene Korolev has gone from fighting on the front line to opening a restaurant in Notting Hill. His love for Ukraine comes through in every dish; start with the crisp black pudding croquettes before tucking into crayfish with cabbage or beef dumplings in a spicy beef broth – and don’t miss the basket of delicious rye and sourdough breads. The restaurant is cosy, cute and run with genuine warmth.