Stopped by this place today (20.10.11) after a workmates recommended that I switch up my Deli of…read morechoice. You see my local was Lina Stores (notice how I used was). So upon entering the store, I was immediately expecting the classic 'deli snobbery' experience. You know when you go to an authentic Deli where the staff give you the cold stare if you take too lon to order or don't know exactly what you want. Much to my surprise, I was welcomed in a very warm manner. I asked for a selection of meats, and seriously thought this would be the point where they'd start snapping, but nope, again the lovely lady offered a range of sample slices for me to try! Woohoo! To cut a long story short, I came out a happy girl! Lina Stores can keep there over-priced food, along with their moody staff, I'm sticking with my new bestie Camisa & Sons...! P.S. Could have sworn I spotted the 'Son' of Camisa & Sons working in the back room...

I was inspired by my visit to Little Italy in New York. Lots of amazing delis with fresh food…read moreserved by authentic Italian families who had been running the place for generations In London, there isn't any equivalent Italian area but Camisa on Old Compton is a deli straight out of New York. I love the '& Son' on the sign - gives the place a sense of continuity and history The sight of all those hams hanging up as you enter the store is enough to set the cookery brain and the stomach going. There is then the main counter with Italian cheeses galore and some deli items and home made pasta. There is also the full range of tinned and dried goods. The dry pasta from here is better than the fresh stuff from supermarkets. In Italy, they believe the pasta is the star of the dish and the sauce is just there to coat it, not drown it but for that philosophy to work, you need high quality ingredients I left with some pancetta, ham and mini mozzarellas

Very nice little place. Run by middle easterners with an eclectic choice of food and drink. From…read moretea to Hummus. Cappuccino to kebabs. Outside covered patio too.

First off, this place gets 10 stars for being run by THE most helpful, welcoming and friendly…read morepeople! Oh my giddy arm, I cannot believe that a place in London exists where they would let me order food, eat it and then let me leave without paying (due to not having enough cash on me), trusting me to come back later after I had run my errands and gotten to a cash point!!!! Even when I offered up the change that I did have, they said I could just hang on to it and then pay the bill in full later if I wanted to! Set right on the corner of West End Lane and Mill Lane, David's is a family run business in the perfect location, with lots of seating, both inside and outdoors, with an awning to cover it, and plants surrounding the front area, separating you from the street a little. This would be the perfect place to come for breakfast/brunch on a sunny Saturday afternoon. The menu is extensive, with lots of meze options, as well as sandwiches, bagels, salads, pies cakes and cupcakes (the woman next to me ordered a small meze selection with pitta - I can't imagine how big the large option would have been!). I opted for a salt beef bagel (which came with a pickle and coleslaw), which if I am completely honest, didn't really do it for me, BUT I should have known this from the start, as this place just didn't look Jewish enough to satisfy my salt beef bagel standards... My cappuccino was good - nice and frothy. I was also pleased that they have the option of skinny or regular. It's nice that they have a big pile of newspapers and magazines to browse too - handy if you are on your own and don't have any reading material with you. In all honesty, I probably would award this place 3 stars for my bagel (and the fact that at £4.50 I think it was too expensive), but for overall service, atmosphere and enjoyability of experience it gets full marks. David's is Deli(ghtful) and I will be back!

Was looking for a little bit of my NYC home in London. Got the chopped liver which came with…read morelightly toasted challah bread. Just the way my mom made it. They offer some good choices for brunch. Had the lox with latkes and sour cream. Lox was fresh and the latkes were on point. Sat at the bar and had friendly conversation with the bartender and servers. If you're planning on coming after 1, make a reservation. Looking forward to coming back here upon my return to the area.

Man, a legit Jewish deli in East London! I've been complaining about the lack of sandwiches in…read moreLondon for so long, and this place does not disappoint! Tried their Reuben (with pastrami) and the Braised Brisket - both were fantastic. Highly highly recommend trying their pastrami, as it was cooked to perfection. The first bite sent you into this kind of food-orgasm-coma where you had to kindly remind yourself that you're in public and you should probably not be making noises like that. The owner and the staff were super friendly! Things were a bit slow but only because it was their first day open - every business has kinks to work out on opening day. Totally worth the wait, and prices are on average with other places in the area. Will definitely be going back!

Needed to grab some lunch for a train ride and this place was perfect. I went for a large reuben,…read morewatched as the guy assembled it fresh in the window, and devoured it as soon as I could. The salt beef was awesome, and the pickles and kraut were perfect. Loved the soft bread, too!

Delicious sandwiches, if you get the right ones. Very…read more filling, and the roast beef baguette is delicious, but the Reuben should be on nicer bread. They should toast the Reuben to make it elite too. Always cool seeing the beef tongue in its entirety at the start of lunch and then just the stub at the end.

This was my one and only official meal in London, and I totally adored it. The shop is tiny but the…read moreselection man and woman making the sandwiches were super pleasant, and the selection was great. My friend got ketchup which the woman readily accomodated for, albeit after some chidding (ketchup on a sandwich is an afront to British culture, apparently). We were able to snag one of the only tables outside and had a lovely time catching up over a great sandwich. Will certainly be back next time I'm in the neighborhood.

Like many who have worked on Goodge St, Dino was my lunch saviour. I have had Italian sandwiches…read morehere so often that if you knock me down and cut me open I'll bleed Dino. I'd be there everyday in the short queue looking up and down at the freshly made arancinis, pastas, chicken cutlets and other Italian classics but never deviating from the sandwich menu and never choosing anything other than "No.1 on ciabatta, not toasted" Recipe: 1. Cut a slab of fresh ciabatta about the size of a Sony PlayStation 2. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil 3. Layer with slices of wet mozzarella 4. Layer with fresh cut prosciutto 5. Layer with handfuls of fresh basil leaves 6. Give it to Tom E Sounds amazing, right? It is. And Dino charges you less than many of the plastic-encased sandwiches at Pret or Eat for so much more. You won't need crisps or anything else to complete your lunch. One Dino's sandwich should suffice, but I bet you'll still be tempted to get some of the other Italian goodies in his shop. It's hard not to.

As soon as they open the line forms to order a sandwich or bowl…read moreOf soup. You order at the counter and take a seat. Their menu is extensive featuring all kinds of sandwiches on a variety of breads, with their most popular sandwiches listed on a board. They have creative combinations too. All made fresh to order and ready quickly. Seating inside is very limited and sharing a table is common. The shop also features deli items and food gifts too. Great shop! Staff are very kind and helpful- we ate here twice. First time I had the chicken coronation on wheat and the second time I had egg - so delish and the portion was huge!

One of the best sandwich shops I've ever been to. Has fantastic mustards and honey to bring home…read morefor treats for others or yourself. Bread was fresh, chicken salad mixture is one I'll be dreaming about and I will absolutely be returning on any and every trip to London. Delightful staff and service as well. Prepare for a line, it moves quick and is a testament to how great this shop is!

Mmmmmmm the smells that waft out the door when I'm heading to work mean that I'll be thinking about…read morelunch before I've turned my computer on. The sanwich prices rival the delis in the area and provide a much better quality lunch (err, the bread doesn't come with those printed grill marks...) Definitely try the ciabatta, their pastas and other goodies are all take & heat so if you've got a microwave in the office, it's a perfect place for a quick easy takeaway.

Going to this place for lunch is what I miss the most from working in Hampstead Heath. It was here…read morethat I discovered sun-blushed tomatoes. Throw in some ciabatta, oils, fresh mozzarella and pesto and I was in 'Best Sandwich Ever' territory. They also sell a variety of fresh pastas, deli meats and desserts. Well worth a visit.

Oh this place is just fabulous. Their lasagne is the best I've ever had. Anywhere, including…read moreItaly. Their Italian cheeses should be in heaven, the Gorgonzola is about as perfect as it can be. Only dissapointment was that they serve coffee in cardboard cups! They wouldn't get away with that in Bologna, Flotence or Rome and it lets them down a bit.

Best Italian deli in London! You can find amazing vegetables, fruits, cheese, hams and lots of…read moreunique Italian products.

Walking down the street and decided to stop in for breakfast. This quaint spot has a small indoor…read morearea as well as outside dining. We opted to grab a table outside and order fresh juice, and Americano and grab some breakfast. The food was delicious and the portions huge! The service was prompt and the staff friendly.

A lovely, quaint cafe near Marble Arch station. My partner and I were visiting for 3 days and we…read morecame here nearly everyday since they open early. Owner and staff were very welcoming and it appears that some locals come here often as well. Loved the diversity, rainbow of food and drink options offered. Prices are fair and portions are great. Me and my partner agreed that the rice dishes were the best and we loved the avocado and dates milkshake overall. Will come again in the future.

Breakfast was very good. The ambiance is pleasant and for being such a small restaurant, the noise…read morelevel was good. Bottle of water on table was a nice touch as we could help ourselves. We didn't try any smoothies but they looked delish!

Wow!! Amazing food both Halal and regular…read moreOrder the green shakshuka! So good it wasn't typical as it had cream, cheese and spinach I highly recommend it. I've never even seen it on a menu before The place is quaint and the staff is stellar All sorts of coffee and tea I had the charcoal latte for detox ;) with oat milk and it was fab but very large. I couldn't finish it Can't wait to come back