Geales

Not really worth the prices, IMHO. Being a visitor, I was expecting great fish and chips (£16) but it was nothing spectacular. The fish pie had plenty of seafood, was kind of hearty and filling, but tasted quite bland. The risotto, on the other hand, was flavorful enough but was presented poorly. Note we were the only patrons for the entire time we were there for lunch, and that’s never a good sign. The young dudes running the place were ok-​friendly and helpful though, so good luck lads!

I find it difficult to write a review for a venue that I’m not that excited about, but I feel that it is my responsibility to inform others that are considering trying it out. Geales is one of those places.
Before coming here, I read all of the reviews on Unilocal.The reviews are pretty mixed, and I wanted to discover for myself how many stars this place really deserves.
Geales first opened its doors in 1939. My in-​laws used to dine here with their parents. Given it’s longevity, my love of fish & chips, short walking distance from my flat, and the fact I’ve never been here, I decided to give it a try.
It is located in charming Notting Hill. The décor is a pleasant mix of contemporary and traditional with dark grey high-​gloss walls, hardwood-​floors, and white tablecloths.
Although Geales considers itself to be a classic fish & chips house, it isn’t. I believe a fish & chips house should be casual, friendly and low-​key. This place isn’t. The clientele is pretty stuffy, and the host, who was also our waiter had an attitude and was very impatient as he took our order. He pretty much demanded that we order a starter and sides even though we weren’t that hungry. We requested ice water from the very beginning, and were never served it until we asked a food runner towards the end of our meal. We all ordered the haddock fish & chips special with a bottle of beer for 16.95 pounds each. I asked our waiter if I could have my fish grilled instead of fried since this is an option on the a la carte menu, but he said no. I also asked if I could substitute the fries for a vegetable, and was turned down yet again. Everything took a long time to arrive. While waiting I noticed dark food stains on the bottom of the tablecloth near my lap.
The only thing positive I can say about this place is that the haddock fish & chips is massive — — the length of the fried fish is about a foot and a half. The sad part is that about a quarter of the fish length and depth is fried batter. I’ve had excellent fish & chips where the golden batter is crisp, tasty and floats in your mouth. This batter was doughy, heavy and bland. Two of us had to pretty much dissect through the batter to get to the white flesh haddock. The fries were overly salted as well.
After completing our entrees, we weren’t in the mood to stay for pudding as sadly the overall dining experience wasn’t pleasant. Even though, this place has been open for over 70 years, I have no desire to return.

The hotel concierge sent us here. They have a great crab appetizer. We had the cod fish and chips with house salad. The fish was very good and I loved the tartar sauce. We had the lemon torte with breakfast tea. It was pricey but a very good meal.

The fish that day was Haddock. I determined I don’t like Haddock.
The restaurant itself is quiet and intimate. I plan on giving it another chance.

THE place for fish & chips in London! Now F&C has never been labelled as posh food, but when dished out in a smart restaurant with white table cloth, smartly dressed waiters and a reasonable wine menu, you can be forgiven for not knowing. And though the poorper would think £15 is stiff for battered fish, I’d argue that it’s very reasonable compared to many other seafood places I’ve been to. Specially when it’s this good!

Bön rapport qualité prix, joli cadre en plein dans Noting Hill, les plats sont de qualité, notamment le risotto et le colin évidemment, on est dans un sea food restaurant.
Dessert moyen (cookie et glacé) mais service très agréable, employés vraiment sympas.

Wonderful! I cannot recommend this place enough. Went here tonight with 4 others and we all had fabulous service and food. I had the classic haddock and chips and mushy peas. All were excellent. The fish came served with tartar sauce that was wonderful, the peas were delicious. My friend had the lemon sole with garlic butter and spinach, both of which were incredible as well. We all had puddings, and my sticky toffee pudding with caramelised bananas and ice cream was to die for, truly. I will certainly be back!

This is a very lovely place in the Notting Hill area. Hub and I literally searched all pubs and restaurants that offers the best beer battered fish and chips. And we def found it here. Among their local fav is the sticky toffee pudding that was not listed on the menu. So good that I wish we were on the next flight to London. No reservations required but most locals do. Waitress was very attentive and friendly. We also had their Shepard’s pie and it was delicious. The entrees also came with salad and a bread basket. And Geales is also known for their fresh seafood. We would love to come back for a future visit.

Used to come here years ago when it was butcher block tables and strictly fish and chips. Happy to say they still have the best fish and chips. Now it’s been upscaled in a very nice way. Nice quiet corner of the world to have a relaxing dinner in. We loved it then and, happily, love it still.

They also have some few
selections of vegetarian foods and desserts. The atmosphere is very relaxing,
and the service is great. Really a perfect spot that you shouldn’t missed.
Highly recommended one.

Bad bad bad. Below average fish and chips. Greasy, soggy, and lacking flavor. Plus, they made us wait over an hour for it and were rude. Like it was somehow our fault they forgot to put in our order. Twice. Didn’t even offer us a free drink to lay over while we waited for the food. And it wasn’t like the place was busy.
Definitely not worth walking over a mile to get here like I did. Fail. Avoid this place.

Really bland. Mediocre service. Nothing to see here.
I ordered the haddock with onion rings and minted peas. The breading on the fish and rings were both quite bland, to the point that I finally salted it. The fish was not very fresh despite my going on a Tuesday. The peas were the best part, and while they were good they weren’t great. But, cmon. If the PEAS are the best part it spells trouble.

Quite an interesting story. I’ve travelled a number of times to the UK and have heard great things about Geales. My colleagues and I travelled 5000 miles from West Coast US searching for the «BEST» Fish & Chips.
That is where the excitement stops. Before we even had a chance to taste or see the «BEST» Fish & Chips in town, we were told by the waiter at the door that the place was booked for the night, OR so we thought. We checked the reservation system and found out it was completely open.
This is extremely disappointing because we expected more from a «classy» restaurant in the heart of Notting Hill. Was there something about us? We were three leaders from a world class publicly listed company — certaintly it wasn’t because how we were dressed?
I am just confused, and downright disappointed. I guess we’ll have to experience Notting Hill another way through another restaurant that cares about our business the next time we travel.
What a shame. What a shame. I’d still like to try Geales, but afraid I’ll be turned away again.

We had trouble eating well in London, but this was one of our favorite places. We had a reservation for 5 and I was glad we did because it was crowded on a Tuesday night. We all had the fish and chips cod, except my husband ordered the sole. I thought the fish was excellent. He didn’t like his sole and ended up finishing mine. The only negative about the food is that our order of mushy peas was burnt. It tasted like the bottom of the pot scorched and the burned food was mixed in with the peas, The décor was clean and crisp so I would dress up a little before eating here.

One of my goals while in London was to search for the perfect fish & chips. After many misadventures in various pubs, I discovered this gem in Notting Hill. Without a doubt this was the best fish & chips I’ve ever had. Light, fresh and mouthwatering. And the portion of fish to bread was definitely in favor of the fish. And their take on mushy peas was incredible. A perfect complement! On a repeat visit I had the smoked salmon salad followed by grilled John Dory. All fantastic.

It was our last day in London and I craved the traditional fish and chips meal before departing. Our tour guide earlier in the day suggested this restaurant in Notting Hill for the best «chippys» in the neighborhood. We were fortunate as we walk in without reservations and got the last available table! The service was excellent as it seemed to be a team effort for drinks, food, etc. The fish was fresh and fried lightly… and my mushy peas were the best! I loved the location and the ambiance of the restaurant and was very pleased to have found it on our last night.

This is definitely NOT the best fish and chips in London. We tried the cod and the halibut. Both were O.K. but didn’t have much flavor. The chips were not great either. The onion rings were good, but fishy. Service was good and it’s a white table cloth kind of place. The best thing we had was the local ale and sticky toffee pudding. If your looking for better fish and chips try one of the pubs or North Sea Fish Restaurant.

Loved the location of this place. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the Notting Hill Gate station area is Geales. We had the chance to soak in the sun and sat in their outside seating. Both of us tried the cod fish and chips. I went with the lunch special which was very reasonably priced. The salad that came with it was much better than I expected in terms of quality of ingredients and size. Fish was fresh and moist and the chips were crispy! Great place!

When in London you have to try their fish and chips! It’s a must! Geales is in Notting Hill which is very accessible taking the tube.
I’m not a big fan of fish and chips but this was pretty good. The restaurant was nice and the service was excellent. Overall the restaurant was great from the location to the wait staff. I really can’t say much about it other than it tasted fresh.
I would recommend this restaurant for location and service.

Geales serves the absolute BEST fish and chips in the world!!! HANDS DOWN, NO QUESTIONS. I admit that one of the primary reasons for our trip to London was to find the best fish and chips so I was giddy after eating here. Mission accomplished.
There are a few different fish options. I would suggest to stick with the cod. We ordered the sole as well which was still delicious, but the cod was much flakier and «meatier.» The fry was absolute PERFECTION. A good fish and chips should be light, crisp, and poufy — meaning elevated and separated from the fish. None of this soggy mushy nonsense offered in the States. Geales executed this to the tee. Add some malt vinegar and aoli, take a swig of your London’s Pride beer, and this will send you right into food heaven.
Geales alone can warrant another trip back to London. A bit on the pricey side for fish and chips but it is an upscale restaurant and the best fish and chips in the world makes it worth every penny.

I didn’t expect to be impressed by a fish and chips place, but Geales ended up being one of my favorite meals during my stay in London. My husband and I were pleasantly surprised by the appetizers, namely the fried whitebait and the ever so humble sounding pickled herring & anchovies. Geales has happily shattered my preconceived thoughts of herring and anchovies as being blech. I had never seen herring and anchovies look so fresh, silvery and appealing before. I liked that they were served nearly whole. Tasted very fresh, and accented by a light pickling and great balance of saltiness and acidity.
As for the star of the show… the fish and chips were cooked perfectly. The batter was crispy and light. With a nicely chilled bottle of white, made for a delicious meal overall.