Latest reviews for Food & Drink in Sloane Square, London, United Kingdom

L'Artisan Du Chocolat - by spokane12

spokane12 — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:38:20 +0000

Review by spokane12

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7824 8365

Along with Paul A Young, this is one of my favourite chocolatier's in London. Again the sea salted caramels are great. I love anything with pistachio and I can find it here. The best thing is that L'artisan is on-line and they have normally been very careful when they send things so that they don't e.g. melt in extreme weather (like we get that up north!). I have only been once to the shop and found the assistant very helpful and willing to let you try before you buy. It only takes one or two good chocolates like these a day to make your day and fill you up. You can eat 50g and that is you unlike cheap British chocolate which can leave you feeling slightly ill because of all the fat and sugar. Visit the store or go on-line.Along with Paul A Young, this is one of my favourite chocolatier's in London. Again the sea salted caramels are great. I love anything with pistachio and I can find it here. The best thing is that L'artisan is on-line and they have normally been very careful when they send things so that they don't e.g. melt in extreme weather (like we get that up north!). I have only been once to the shop and found the assistant very helpful and willing to let you try before you buy. It only takes one or two good chocolates like these a day to make your day and fill you up. You can eat 50g and that is you unlike cheap British chocolate which can leave you feeling slightly ill because of all the fat and sugar. Visit the store or go on-line.

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, quiet & relaxed, cultured

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.

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

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.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

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!

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.