Latest reviews for Food & Drink in Brompton, London, United Kingdom

Bonne Bouche - Is this the best baker in London? by Magnus

Magnus — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:17:02 +0000

Review by Magnus

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7630 1626

Probably not the ABSOLUTE best, but I've given it 5 stars because I'm factoring in value. Where else can you get a gorgeous roast beef or pastrami granary baguette with thick slices of meat and gherkins for £2 these days? Or try their heavenly honey and walnut tart for only £1.15 a slice! Everything tastes home-made and super-fresh with only the best quality ingredientsProbably not the ABSOLUTE best, but I've given it 5 stars because I'm factoring in value. Where else can you get a gorgeous roast beef or pastrami granary baguette with thick slices of meat and gherkins for £2 these days? Or try their heavenly honey and walnut tart for only £1.15 a slice! Everything tastes home-made and super-fresh with only the best quality ingredients

Freemans Butchers - Outstanding meat by brenmar

brenmar — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:12:24 +0000

Review by brenmar

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7821 1414

Tags: quality meat

We ordered a haggis for a Burns' Night supper and this butcher sourced one in Scotland. There were plenty of Scots at the meal - some of whom were on their fourth Burns' Night supper this week - and all agreed it was the best haggis they'd ever tasted. They wanted to know where we got it from. Happy to recommend them.

Freeman's always have superb meat and can get anything you want if given enough notice.We ordered a haggis for a Burns' Night supper and this butcher sourced one in Scotland. There were plenty of Scots at the meal - some of whom were on their fourth Burns' Night supper this week - and all agreed it was the best haggis they'd ever tasted. They wanted to know where we got it from. Happy to recommend them.

Freeman's always have superb meat and can get anything you want if given enough notice.

The Chocolate Society - Bland by spokane12

spokane12 — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:04:31 +0000

Review by spokane12

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7259 9222

Website: http://www.chocolate.co.uk

Tags: cosy, cultured, quiet & relaxed

I wandered in here as part of my personal chocolate tour around london after a trip to Belgium enjoying all their delicious delights. I left here feeling fairly underwhelmed. There are definitely better places around London for chocolate - pop into Nehaus. That, of course, is Belgian. Paul A Young in Camden Market is more ambitous and very British. I cannot quite put my finger on what this place lacks. The chocolate is okay but when you go to a chocolatier, you want the whole experience. I did not get that here.I wandered in here as part of my personal chocolate tour around london after a trip to Belgium enjoying all their delicious delights. I left here feeling fairly underwhelmed. There are definitely better places around London for chocolate - pop into Nehaus. That, of course, is Belgian. Paul A Young in Camden Market is more ambitous and very British. I cannot quite put my finger on what this place lacks. The chocolate is okay but when you go to a chocolatier, you want the whole experience. I did not get that here.

Poilane - sliced bread by mazphd

mazphd — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:42:47 +0000

Review by mazphd

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7808 4910

Tags: rare finds, healthy food, helpful staff

oh this place is so sweet, but it's the aroma of perfectly baked loaves that makes my stomach rumble most.

Everything is baked freshly, daily and with panache to give variety of some really extraudinary and satisfying breads: their milk bread (slow-made, so i'm informed) is ideal for picnic sandwiches or just under toasting and spreading with lashings of quality thick marmalade. YUM!

Ingredients are freshely sourced, and flour stone-ground: And this in the world of bread making is supremely important! As a resulf loaves take on a smooth texture and lightness that tempts any taste buds. I remember the light golden crust of the rye and raison loaf I bought, but do not remember finishing it quite so quickly!

My experience is always happy one where fine flour means loaves are for tearing and eating fresh; and if you're feeling friendly sharing with others! And what could be better than sliced bread!oh this place is so sweet, but it's the aroma of perfectly baked loaves that makes my stomach rumble most.

Everything is baked freshly, daily and with panache to give variety of some really extraudinary and satisfying breads: their milk bread (slow-made, so i'm informed) is ideal for picnic sandwiches or just under toasting and spreading with lashings of quality thick marmalade. YUM!

Ingredients are freshely sourced, and flour stone-ground: And this in the world of bread making is supremely important! As a resulf loaves take on a smooth texture and lightness that tempts any taste buds. I remember the light golden crust of the rye and raison loaf I bought, but do not remember finishing it quite so quickly!

My experience is always happy one where fine flour means loaves are for tearing and eating fresh; and if you're feeling friendly sharing with others! And what could be better than sliced bread!

La Bella Sicilia - Not Bella by gastro1

gastro1 — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:45:06 +0000

Review by gastro1

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7630 5914

Tags: italian, deli, mediterranean

This place is poor and be sure to check the sell by date on anything you buy.

When will someone open a world class Italian Deli in London instead of this type of disgraceful establishments.

M&S sell better Parmigiano than nearly all Italian delis in London including Camisa ,Terrone ,Luigis, Lina Stores et al

It's sad to say that many of the first or second generation of Italians imigrants who opened these establishments prospered on the ignorance of the local market but the UK has made huge gastronomic progress in the last 15 years. Selling too young Parmesan and inferior Procuito crudos will not cut it anymore.

Why don't they look at Peck in Milan or Valvona & Crolla in the capital of bonnie Scotland as benchmarks......This place is poor and be sure to check the sell by date on anything you buy.

When will someone open a world class Italian Deli in London instead of this type of disgraceful establishments.

M&S sell better Parmigiano than nearly all Italian delis in London including Camisa ,Terrone ,Luigis, Lina Stores et al

It's sad to say that many of the first or second generation of Italians imigrants who opened these establishments prospered on the ignorance of the local market but the UK has made huge gastronomic progress in the last 15 years. Selling too young Parmesan and inferior Procuito crudos will not cut it anymore.

Why don't they look at Peck in Milan or Valvona & Crolla in the capital of bonnie Scotland as benchmarks......

Delicias De Portugal - A bit of Portugal in Pimlico by Hugo

Hugo — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 18:03:17 +0000

Review by Hugo

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7630 5597

Tags: cafe, shop, delicatessen

The full Portugese equation in the middle of Pimlico. Delicias de Portugal has a deli, shop and a cafe.

A fun place to have a coffee or pick-up some classic Portugese custard tarts - Pastel de Nata and the tasty paper-wrapped cakes - Bollo de Arroz.The full Portugese equation in the middle of Pimlico. Delicias de Portugal has a deli, shop and a cafe.

A fun place to have a coffee or pick-up some classic Portugese custard tarts - Pastel de Nata and the tasty paper-wrapped cakes - Bollo de Arroz.