Housed in a former bank, the new neighbourhood brasserie will pair classic Lebanese cooking with a wine room in the original vault.
Notting Hill is getting a new all-day dining address, and it comes with serious architectural credentials. KINZ, a Lebanese brasserie from co-founders Jad Lahoud, Karim Lahoud and Rasha Khouri Bruzzo, will open in April 2026 inside a striking 1930s former Lloyds Bank building designed by architect Sir Edward Maufe. Expect space for 130 guests, plus a private dining room designed for smaller celebrations.
The concept is rooted in Levantine hospitality, with a menu that moves from morning to night. Breakfast will spotlight egg-based plates, traditional rolls and sandwiches, alongside a full Lebanese breakfast made for sharing. Lunch and dinner feature mezze, house-made breads and lighter plates, with familiar staples such as baba ghanoush and tabbouleh sitting alongside more substantial dishes. Look out for signatures including Lamb Kafta, Warak Enab with koussa , and Fattet Aubergine layered with yoghurt, pine nuts and crisp pita.
The drinks list follows the same thoughtful approach. Wines will be sourced largely from independent wineries, with a clear focus on Lebanese producers, while cocktails will riff on classics with regional flavours and ingredients.
Before you even reach the dining room, KINZ aims to tempt you with a deli at the entrance. Shelves will be stocked with house-made and own-brand essentials that sit at the heart of Lebanese cooking, including preserves, spice blends and olive oil. There will also be a selection of fresh and frozen pre-prepared items for takeaway, from kibbeh to fatayers, plus morning pastries for a quick grab-and-go.
Inside, KINZ in Notting Hill makes the most of its banking past: a triple-height main room, a mezzanine level dressed with photography of Lebanon by local photographers, and a dedicated wine room tucked inside the original vault. Interiors are being designed to feel clean and contemporary, with subtle references to heritage, including warm textures and pomegranate-toned details in the private dining space.
Co-founder Rasha Khouri Bruzzo comments: “We’re incredibly excited to bring KINZ to life in Notting Hill Gate. The project is rooted in the food and traditions I grew up with - the small details, rituals and flavours that are passed down at home rather than written down. KINZ takes its name from the Arabic word for ‘treasure’ and is our tribute to those treasures: cherished recipes, generous cooking and the spirit of Lebanese food as it’s meant to be shared today. It’s a place designed to feel as natural for everyday visits as it does for long, lingering meals.”
GO: Visit www.kinzrestaurant.com for more information.