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

Thorntons - thorntons by Cymru

Cymru — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:08:13 +0000

Review by Cymru

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 07788 144 529

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

Very friendly staff who are always willing to help in deciding the best gift to choose for a loved one.

This particular outlet has a larger than expected array or chocolates to choose from when considering the size of the outlet. Chocolates are available to buy singularly or in boxes/packs.

Seasonal treats are also available such as chocolate easter bunnies and christmas related shapes. Each product can be written on with icing in a message of your choosing quickly and easily by a member of staff on the til.

Gift bags are also available which makes Thorntons one of the first places i visit when buying a present.gnfgxVery friendly staff who are always willing to help in deciding the best gift to choose for a loved one.

This particular outlet has a larger than expected array or chocolates to choose from when considering the size of the outlet. Chocolates are available to buy singularly or in boxes/packs.

Seasonal treats are also available such as chocolate easter bunnies and christmas related shapes. Each product can be written on with icing in a message of your choosing quickly and easily by a member of staff on the til.

Gift bags are also available which makes Thorntons one of the first places i visit when buying a present.gnfgx

Thorntons - thorntons by Cymru

Cymru — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:05:33 +0000

Review by Cymru

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7828 6487

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

Tags: truffles

Very friendly staff who are always willing to help in deciding the best gift to choose for a loved one.

This particular outlet has a larger than expected array or chocolates to choose from when considering the size of the outlet. Chocolates are available to buy singularly or in boxes/packs.

Seasonal treats are also available such as chocolate easter bunnies and christmas related shapes. Each product can be written on with icing in a message of your choosing quickly and easily by a member of staff on the til.

Gift bags are also available which makes Thorntons one of the first places i visit when buying a present.fggVery friendly staff who are always willing to help in deciding the best gift to choose for a loved one.

This particular outlet has a larger than expected array or chocolates to choose from when considering the size of the outlet. Chocolates are available to buy singularly or in boxes/packs.

Seasonal treats are also available such as chocolate easter bunnies and christmas related shapes. Each product can be written on with icing in a message of your choosing quickly and easily by a member of staff on the til.

Gift bags are also available which makes Thorntons one of the first places i visit when buying a present.fgg

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, helpful staff, healthy food

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, mediterranean, deli

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, delicatessen, shop

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.

Baker & Spice - Hmm...Baker & Spice not a return lunch venue for me by Hugo

Hugo — Tue, 08 May 2007 22:13:18 +0000

Review by Hugo

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 7730 3033

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

Tags: expensive, mediterranean, take-away

This review comes with a caveat. It may be an excellent place to buy pucca take-away food or buy cakes...but when it comes to lunch i would not go back.

It just didn't quite seem to work. Choosing dishes from the counter that then came in rather large, over-the-top and over-priced portions was a tad irritating. I almost forgave Baker and Spice because the MonkFish was delicious but the meal did not quite hang together and I felt a bit robbed. I know you should expect to be a bit swindled in Belgravia but there are plenty of other places in the area that leave you feeling like you got an experience, meal and price that worked.

I guess I might be tempted to get a posh take-away for home cooking but I wouldn't hold your breath.
This review comes with a caveat. It may be an excellent place to buy pucca take-away food or buy cakes...but when it comes to lunch i would not go back.

It just didn't quite seem to work. Choosing dishes from the counter that then came in rather large, over-the-top and over-priced portions was a tad irritating. I almost forgave Baker and Spice because the MonkFish was delicious but the meal did not quite hang together and I felt a bit robbed. I know you should expect to be a bit swindled in Belgravia but there are plenty of other places in the area that leave you feeling like you got an experience, meal and price that worked.

I guess I might be tempted to get a posh take-away for home cooking but I wouldn't hold your breath.

The Chocolate Society - Fun place for chocoholics (or people who just like chocolate) by Hugo

Hugo — Tue, 01 May 2007 21:46:52 +0000

Review by Hugo

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7259 9222

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

Tags: cosy, quiet & relaxed, cultured

I bought some chocolates here as as a present and was impressed enough by The Chocolate Society to write a review.

It looks like a dream place for someone dying for a hot chocolate, to guzzle a boat load of tip-top chocolates or just to buy a present.

Quite hidden but fun, so I thought they deserved a plug that chocolate lovers might find. The shop has a certain poshness...did I mention that The Chocolate Society on Elizabeth Street is in Belgravia?

I did also buy some rather fiendish chocolate and nut spread...
I bought some chocolates here as as a present and was impressed enough by The Chocolate Society to write a review.

It looks like a dream place for someone dying for a hot chocolate, to guzzle a boat load of tip-top chocolates or just to buy a present.

Quite hidden but fun, so I thought they deserved a plug that chocolate lovers might find. The shop has a certain poshness...did I mention that The Chocolate Society on Elizabeth Street is in Belgravia?

I did also buy some rather fiendish chocolate and nut spread...