Latest reviews for Food & Drink in South Kensington, London, United Kingdom

Snog Pure Frozen Yogurt - Snog Snog by anianschmitt

anianschmitt — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 17:51:20 +0000

Review by anianschmitt

Rating: 4.00

Website: http://www.ifancyasnog.com/

Tags: cool, healthy, food, yogurt snog fun fresh bright, healthy food yogurt snog fun fresh bright

Excellent Frozen Yogurt! I am addicted...Excellent Frozen Yogurt! I am addicted...

Oddono's - The saviour of Italian Ice Cream in London by gastro1

gastro1 — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 11:55:48 +0000

Review by gastro1

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7052 0732

Website: http://www.oddonos.com

Tags: rare finds

When the Owners of La Bottega del Gelato in Bayswater retired about 2 years ago I knew that Londoners who savour real Italian home made ice cream would be in serious trouble.

The outlet has allegedly been passed on to a relative; however what is being served is clearly industrial.

Some may remember a similar affair with the retirement of the owner and ice cream maker at Benigra on Tottenham Court Road some 8-10 years ago.

Thankfully Christian O'Ddonno and a friend who were students in London and could not satisfy their taste for the Ice Cream of their homeland saw a gap in the market. After undergoing on the job training back in Italy they opened a superb Ice Cream Parlour in South Kensington that also supplies some notable restaurants. The sorbets and Ice Creams are really outstanding!

Caramello and Panetone ice cream are my particular favourites.

Oh and if you have just had a shish kofte or donner round the corner at Bospherous this is the perfect Ying after your Yang - food on the move par excellence !When the Owners of La Bottega del Gelato in Bayswater retired about 2 years ago I knew that Londoners who savour real Italian home made ice cream would be in serious trouble.

The outlet has allegedly been passed on to a relative; however what is being served is clearly industrial.

Some may remember a similar affair with the retirement of the owner and ice cream maker at Benigra on Tottenham Court Road some 8-10 years ago.

Thankfully Christian O'Ddonno and a friend who were students in London and could not satisfy their taste for the Ice Cream of their homeland saw a gap in the market. After undergoing on the job training back in Italy they opened a superb Ice Cream Parlour in South Kensington that also supplies some notable restaurants. The sorbets and Ice Creams are really outstanding!

Caramello and Panetone ice cream are my particular favourites.

Oh and if you have just had a shish kofte or donner round the corner at Bospherous this is the perfect Ying after your Yang - food on the move par excellence !

The Hummingbird Bakery - Disappointed by Jobob

Jobob — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 21:02:51 +0000

Review by Jobob

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7584 0055

Website: http://www.hummingbirdbakery.com

Tags: cup cakes icing

As an avid baker (my waistline will vouch for the amount of cupcakes I bake!!) I had been really looking forward to trying the famous Hummingbird Bakery cupcakes. the shop itself is really cute and the staff were very friendly. But OMG the cakes.. my 3 year old had one bite and threw in the bin.. I lasted 2 bites... Rubbery, full to the brim of baking powder and tasting of a very fake vanilla extract. the biggest disappointment I have encountered..so far.. Style over substance!! As an avid baker (my waistline will vouch for the amount of cupcakes I bake!!) I had been really looking forward to trying the famous Hummingbird Bakery cupcakes. the shop itself is really cute and the staff were very friendly. But OMG the cakes.. my 3 year old had one bite and threw in the bin.. I lasted 2 bites... Rubbery, full to the brim of baking powder and tasting of a very fake vanilla extract. the biggest disappointment I have encountered..so far.. Style over substance!!

Bagatelle - Sweet French Stuff by Ladis19

Ladis19 — Sat, 13 Jan 2007 20:12:23 +0000

Review by Ladis19

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7581 1551

Website: http://www.bagatelle-boutique.co.uk/

Tags: french, cakes, delicatessen

This place is quite rightly situated in the heart of South Ken, just beside the French Lycee. It is THE place where French people gather to buy their delicious French bread and patisseries. I will agree that the quality of their food is outstanding however it does come at a price, £17 for a Gallette des Rois. Ouch!!!. My advice is to avoid this place around 4pm. It is packed with French mums and their multiple offspring trying to chose their Goûter (4 o'clock snacks traditionally in the form of a croissant or a pain au chocolat)

Bagatelle also provides catering services for bigger groups. Private parties and corporate functions.

If you are after seriously good French sweets, this is place is for you.
This place is quite rightly situated in the heart of South Ken, just beside the French Lycee. It is THE place where French people gather to buy their delicious French bread and patisseries. I will agree that the quality of their food is outstanding however it does come at a price, £17 for a Gallette des Rois. Ouch!!!. My advice is to avoid this place around 4pm. It is packed with French mums and their multiple offspring trying to chose their Goûter (4 o'clock snacks traditionally in the form of a croissant or a pain au chocolat)

Bagatelle also provides catering services for bigger groups. Private parties and corporate functions.

If you are after seriously good French sweets, this is place is for you.

Troubadour Delicatessen - Nice Food by lisas

lisas — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 14:19:39 +0000

Review by lisas

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7341 6341

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

Tags: food, good, deli

A very relaxing place and very good food! Fantastic for take away. I also like sitting at the big table upstairs and read the papers, or relax downstairs on the comfy sofas. They also have yoga classes upstairs!A very relaxing place and very good food! Fantastic for take away. I also like sitting at the big table upstairs and read the papers, or relax downstairs on the comfy sofas. They also have yoga classes upstairs!