OUTSTANDING They…read moreparticipate in the Too Good to Go program. The portion size was above and beyond. There are two locations on Gloucester Road. Both have GREAT dining rooms for afternoon tea.

This was by far my favorite dining experience while in London! The ambience/environment, the…read moreservice (Benny), and the food were all amazing! For drinks we got a hot mocha and salted caramel popcorn iced latte, and then for food we ordered the childhood brioche, lox and avocado bagel, and the granola bowl. Everything was truly delicious, my sister raved about this yogurt bowl the rest of the trip and she literally eats yogurt every day for breakfast. I would highly recommend this place to anybody in the area for the overall expense and some tasty tasty food!

Stumbled upon this spot while getting off the Underground on the way to Portobello Road. It is…read moreacross the street from the Prince Albert Pub which is really what my attention was on. In fact, I would have missed Amorino except for others in my group were not amused by a Pub with a namesake associated with a sensitive body piercing. Plus, they are gelato fanatics so this place pulled them in like a moth to flame. It is a clean, well-run shop with plenty of flavors available. The display case was quite appealing, especially the written descriptions of the flavors. There is always at least 1 lactose free option as well (on the day we were there, it was Chocolate Sorbetto) and they are very hip to give you test samples before you make a decision which is a very friendly touch in favor of the customer. While this might seem to be the norm, this shop is also in a high tourist-traffic area and I would imagine that putting up with idiots on vacation all day long might get old pretty quick. Nevertheless, they seemed very welcoming and happy to serve us which is always nice to experience as a consumer. I did not sample the goods since I was wasting my calories this trip on pub suds instead of gelato. But those in my group that did partake are somewhat authoritarian experts in the craft of frozen, dairy-based desserts. And they proclaimed it to be on par with typical European style gelato. Nothing more and nothing less and it scratched the itch of a palate in need of a gelato fix. It was not cheap but nothing in the UK is. If you are in the area and in the mood, I think you can't go wrong with a stop at Amorino for a taste of good-quality gelato.

I dig this place near Nottingham Hill!…read more Was walking past and decided to stop by. Massive amount of flavors available. You self order at a kiosk. Good food, vibes, and friendly employees. Recommend when in NH area of London.

Tremendous. A line out the door at 9:30 on a Saturday in July. No worries. Get in that line…read more Creamy, sweet, good array of flavors. Service is organized, important when crowded.

Oddonos is one of the best gelato places I've had. It definitely lives up to its hype. It's creamy…read moreand flavorful! Definitely a place to stop at after dinner or for a midday snack.

Good gelato! We got the cookies and cream flavor and it was thick and tasty. Prices were very…read morereasonable for the amount they give you. My daughter and I shared a large and it was just enough

Ahhhh, I think I found my favorite hot chocolate in London. We went on a hot chocolate stroll to…read morefind our favorite spot, and Badiani's hot chocolate was a CLEAR winner. Their pistachio one is also delicious. The sweetness and thickness of the chocolate are just perfect. I had Badiani three times in one week because I just couldn't get enough. Highly recommend

Tip: The pain au chocolat and quiche lorraine are yummy…read more It has been great looking at photos of my trip to London in December 2013, and discovering whether the places that I frequented are still alive and kicking. The Paul near the hotel where I stayed is one of these places. I haven't changed. I loved a bakery then and I still seek out one when I'm travelling. I loved visiting this cafe. My hotel stay didn't include breakfast. Frankly, there wasn't a place to have some at the hotel itself. Instead, I bought breakfast items to my room to enjoy. I went to this cafe and got these items: - Pain au chocolat - Quiche lorraine - Red velvet macaron I paid with a credit card. I remember staff being super friendly and nice. I got my items in a couple of branded paper bags. I brought them to my hotel room to devour. The pain au chocolat was delicious. It was flaky and the dark chocolate was there in every bite. The quiche lorraine was enjoyable. It had the perfect ratio of eggs to cheese, bacon, and onions. The crust was yummy and held everything together. Both items tasted fresh. They were warm when I ate them at my hotel room. I went back to get a red velvet macaron. It felt fancy having it in its own box. It was divine! I'm glad that this cafe still exists. It's awesome. (34)

Amazing little cafe right across from the underground rail exit in Gloucester. I've never been to…read moreUK but this is a darn good cup of chai tea and the little apple pastry is pretty good too. Great patio seating cool bakery

Classis French bistro style ambiance with a nice casual feel and mixed menu…read more This was our first stop after arriving in London from an overseas flight. We were able to grab a reservation for an early dinner the same day. They had the front door/windows open so it feels as if you're dining al fresco, but still inside the restaurant. I was hungry and ordered the steak and fries. The steak came with a pat of herb butter. You can only choose med-rare or well-done. So of course, it was med-rare for me. It was delicious with fantastic flavor, enhanced with the melting herb butter. The fries were crisp and delicious. I don't know what type of sauce came with my steak on the side, but I ended up dipping my fries in them, and it made it a different experience. Thankfully I had room for dessert, so my wife and I split the Birthday Dessert Box. No it wasn't anyone's birthday, but the menu describes this as a golden chocolate orb with vanilla ice cream, honeycomb, chocolate strands, freeze-dried raspberries, gold flakes (didn't notice these), and the server pours hot salted caramel sauce on top when it arrives. This was divine! What a great way to end a fantastic dinner.

Abysmal service. There's a difference between a leisurely dinner and being forgotten about. My…read moreexperience here was was firmly the latter. On top of this, there were mistakes on the bill. Food was mediocre, but that wasn't the bad part :-( Experience here was a far cry from The Original Ivy unfortunately.

Can get busy, but they work pretty fast. It's a cute shop with lots of variety of pastries…read more Pastries are soft, fluffy, and flaky. I would highly recommend the fresh squeeze orange juice. You can go wrong with any of the pastries, honestly. They were all good. The workers were willing to toast the sandwiches for us too. Excited to try all the variety in the future. This was my first time here and won't be my last.

We've been here in Europe once before (think in Paris) and enjoyed it…read more Saw this when leaving earls court station and had to give it a try. Pastries were as good as I remember. Definitely tastier than a normal bakery. And prices were reasonable for the quality. Service was fairly fast.

The absolute CUTEST lil' friggin' cupcakes everrr! Almost too cute to eat but y'all know that…read morewasn't happenin'. I happily scarfed them down with pride. If you find yourself in Kensington and are craving a little somethin' sweet, you should DEF hit up Lola's and indulge. Their kiosk is located right next to the Kensington Tube Station entrance. Ironically, I was actually still lightweight full from the dinner that I had just eaten, but I couldn't resist taking a couple of these babies with me to-go for later. For a kiosk, their selection was screaming with variety! Because we ALL know; the more choices, the merrier. Also, the harder the decision (well, for me at least). I love that they have both mini and regular sizes because sometimes you just wanna nibble. I stuck with the minis since I was still full from dinner. And how ADORABLE are these thangs?! I stan a creative cupcake, mmkay boo boo?! They've got tiger, lion, and panda designed cupcakes and unique flavors like tiramisu, rocky road, and sherbet fizz. Of course, you can't forget the classic favorites! Yep, they have those too. They also have a nice variety of vegan flavors on the menu too. Lots of flavors to choose from ladies and gents! I had their cookies n' cream and a carrot cake minis. Both were absolutely scrumptious! Super moist and flavorful. I loved that the cookies n' cream one was creatively topped with Oreo cookies. But, that carrot cake though! Woo babyyyy. This one was my fave. It was literally over there tastin' just like a yummy carrot cake. After I ate them, I was kind of upset that I didn't get more. Let me tell you though: they were so, SO satisfying. I kind of wish that something like this was near my local train station. But then again, I'd probably end up blowing up like a ballon from eating it too often.

Best mini cupcakes I've had in a long time. They were so moist and flavorful. The service was quite…read moreefficient and friendly. The store is located in the Paddington train station and the ambiance in the store is quite calm compared too the hustle and bustle of the train station. I will definitely visit them again

Had breakfast here and it was great. Had the muffin man breakfast with coffee, excellent, my…read morestyle.

Food was good. I had scrambled eggs, bacon, and toast. My sister's falafel had a lemon muffin…read more Coffee was good too, strong and fresh. Reasons I took a star off is because if you're looking for friendly staff that wasn't really the vibe. The staff stayed behind the counter and chatted with one another, and had to be called over to the table for things. Go for the food, not the ambiance. Also, the shop is small and we sat at the table in front of the door, where you are watched as you eat, by the people outside waiting for a table. Kinda makes you feel like a goldfish.

Absolutely loved Dishoom on my London trip. We got lucky as a party of 2 doing a walk in right…read morebefore 5pm on a weekday. We were seated at the shared table but only one other person was at this large table. The food here is phenomenal. We got the prawns, butter chicken, naan, and roti. The butter chicken was one of the best I've ever had. The prawns were spiced really well and the lemon added a nice sour flavor. The naan was also super soft. I was impressed by the service as well. They took the time to explain the menu to us. When the roti came out a bit cold, they brought us a new one and offered us a voucher to return. Really amazing people running this place. Will absolutely return when I'm in London again.

We always knew London has an amazing Indian food scene and had to visit Dishoom at Kensington to…read moresee for ourselves! We got the following: - Dishoom Margarita - Baba's Sesame Espresso Martini - Dishoom House Chaat: this was an explosion of flavour! Had the sweetness of the pomegranate but also sour from the yogurt and spicy! Definitely recommend this one as a starter. 9/10 - Chicken Ruby: Dishoom's take on traditional butter chicken. Very deep flavour on this and less spicy than the other items we ordered, if you are sensitive to spice you will like this one. 8/10 - Garlic Naan: our choice of vehicle for the chicken ruby! 8/10 - Nalli Nihari Biryani: This was the star of the show and is the chef's Kensington special - only at this location! It is a lamb biryani served in a puff pastry. The waiter (kudos to Rosario) can cut it open for you and is served with sauce, onion, and yogurt on the side. Serves 2, so make sure you come hungry! 9/10 - Dishoom Chocolate Pudding: This is served with a Kashmiri chili ice cream. Super delicious and very unique. I might entertain a chili oil ice cream in the future because of this. 7/10 This was our first night in London and we were not disappointed! Worth the hype!