Pita bread connoisseur Miznon is spreading its wings across London with this second site in the capital. The restaurant known for its outrageous stuffed pitas has already made a name for itself in New York, Paris, Melbourne, Vienna and Tel Aviv, and now it hopes to enrapture Londoners with its quirky menu and crazy décor. The idea comes from celebrity chef Eyal Shani whose aim is ‘to take whole cities and translate them into one pita’. For example, in Paris there’s a boeuf bourguignon pita, while in NYC you’ll find a cheeseburger-inspired option.
Here in Notting Hill, you can expect to try plenty of its signature pitas, along with a few exclusive options. Veggie pitas include ‘falafel blessed with beer blood’ which includes tahini, tomato, pickles and spicy green peppers, and ‘magic mushroom’ paired with spring onions and sour cream. On the meat front, there’s the ‘Erotisserie’ featuring roasted chicken, za’atar, spring onions, spicy green pepper and aioli, and ‘deep satisfaction’ filled with beef brisket, English cheddar, pickles, mustard and sour cream. You can even get one called ‘fish ‘n’ chips’ filled with plancha grilled fish, crunchy potatoes and vinegar.
The fun doesn’t stop there. Sides are just as hefty and include a baked potato with dill cream, salt and olive oil, roasted baby cauliflower and ‘the best hummus plate you will ever eat’.
To drink, there’s a concise wine list as well as a host of signature non-alcoholic cocktails, which include Bloody Shame (tomato juice, Miznon Mary mix, spring onion snorkel) and Sunset (pomegranate, mint, lime, barberry). You can also select to add one of its infused spirits to your drink, such as sage-infused vodka or Miznon arak.
Miznon Notting Hill seates 40 covers inside and 20 covers outside on the terrace. It's decorated in its signature dark green colour scheme, while rustic details such as ornate tiles add a homely touch. The restaurant is open for lunch, dinner, takeaway and delivery.