Co-founded by Jad Lahoud, Karim Lahoud, and Rasha Khouri Bruzzo, the restaurant will offer all-day dining with a contemporary take on Lebanese cuisine rooted in traditional recipes.
The all-day menu will begin with breakfast, centred on egg-based dishes, traditional rolls and sandwiches, alongside bigger plates such as a full Lebanese breakfast designed for the table.
Lunch and dinner will feature mezze intended for sharing, house-made breads and lighter plates, with small dishes such as baba ghanoush and tabbouleh; and larger plates including lamb kafta, warak enab with koussa and lamb cutlet - tender vine leaves and baby courgettes wrapped around fragrant rice and spiced lamb - and fattet aubergine - baked aubergine layered with pine nuts, tomato, yoghurt and crisp pita.
The drinks offering will include wine priced from £8 per glass and £30 per bottle, with the list sourced primarily from independent wineries and a strong focus on Lebanese producers. Cocktails will consist of familiar options reworked with subtle Lebanese twists using regional flavours and ingredients.
Set within the former Lloyds Bank building, which dates back to the 1930s, the restaurant will accommodate 130 diners, alongside a private dining room for up to 16 guests.
A deli space will be positioned at the entrance to the restaurant, lined with shelves of house-made and own-brand ingredients central to Lebanese cooking, including preserves, spice blends and olive oil.
Behind the counter, a selection of fresh and frozen pre-prepared items will be available, including lamb and pine nut kibbehs, and crisp spinach and onion fatayers, as well as a selection of Lebanese pastries in the morning.
Beyond the deli, the space will open into the main dining room occupying a triple-height ground floor, with a bar positioned beneath the mezzanine, which will offer additional seating towards the rear of the restaurant.
Located within the building’s original bank vault will be a dedicated wine room with snug dining spaces and tasting tables.
The third floor will house a private dining room designed for private celebrations and gatherings.
“We’re incredibly excited to bring KINZ to life in Notting Hill Gate,” says co-founder Rasha Khouri Bruzzo.
“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.”
Designed by FARE INC, the interiors combine a clean modern look with subtle references to Lebanese heritage including an oversized lantern in the main restaurant alongside coloured glass, ironwork and earthy tones.
Co-founder Jad Lahoud adds: “Growing up in London, Karim and I were surrounded by a strong Lebanese community and the food that defines it.”
“With parents who were both chefs, those flavours shaped how we eat and cook today.
“KINZ is our way of bringing the spirit of Lebanon to London, not just through the food, but through the atmosphere, the design and every considered detail.”