All About Cozy Café Diana

Nestled in the heart of Notting Hill, Café Diana is a stone’s throw away from Kensington Palace, making it a convenient stop for locals and tourists alike. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the café prides itself on offering a ‘royal’ quality of food and service, a nod to its namesake

But it’s not just the food that draws people in – the café is a living tribute to the late, great Diana, Princess of Wales. The walls are adorned with a vast array of photos and portraits of the Princess, each capturing a different facet of her life. From candid shots of her with her sons to formal portraits, the collection offers a unique glimpse into Diana’s world.

It all started in 1989 when Abdul Daoud, the owner of Café Diana, opened his café directly across from the wrought iron gates of Kensington Palace. He was contemplating the café’s name when he spotted Diana and her sons driving by in a car. Inspired, he named it Café Diana. The Princess and the boys began to wave to Abdul regularly, and eventually, Diana visited the café. Despite Abdul’s initial nervousness, Diana’s warm nature quickly put him at ease.

Abdul feels her presence still lingers in the café, and welcomes people into his restaurant to share in the memories.

One day, Daoud mustered the courage to ask Diana for a photo to hang on the café’s wall. She graciously agreed, and that marked the beginning of Café Diana’s transformation into a living tribute to the Princess. The café began to celebrate her more openly,

Today, Café Diana stands as a testament to this unique relationship, its walls adorned with photos and handwritten notes from the Princess, a constant reminder of her warmth and grace.

Whether you’re a fan of the Princess, a food lover, or simply someone looking for a warm, welcoming place to relax, Café Diana is a must-visit. Daoud feels her presence still lingers in the café, and welcomes people into his restaurant to share in the memories. As Daoud would say, “It’s all for her.”