We are staying nearby and stopped by to pick up lunch. The service was very friendly and efficient, we ordered sandwiches and a salad and it was super fresh, authentic and delicious at a reasonable price. Most food is pre-made for the day so there is not a menu- you select from what is available but it's hard to imagine you would be disappointed with any selection. Highly recommend, we plan to go again soon! read more

We went several times during our stay in London, always in the morning to collect a sandwich or two to have for breakfast. Everything was fresh and in just the right proportion. The bread was perfection. It reminded us of our time in Rome. We look forward to our return on our next trip. read more

I was worried when we got back to London after the pandemic, that H. T. Harris would be gone. Nope - same good food,and same charming owner. All you need to know is in my previous review! Read it and give H. T. Harris a try. You'll be glad you did! read more

Cool little deli. I did not get to try too many of the items but i did order a sandwich. It was the proscuitto with some sort of cheese. The service was quick and easy. It seems like a great neighborhood place. read more

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I just finished the best sandwich I've ever eaten in London and I'm pretty excited about it. I got it here at HT Harris, a crumbling and innocuous little deli north of Oxford Street that I had heard referenced on some blogs as being something a little bit special. Just like most places that get 5 stars from me, HT Harris keeps things simple. The old, smiley Italian guy who cuts my ciabatta asks me which cheese and meat I want. Then he drizzles the bread with olive oil, layers both, I repeat, both sides of it with Parma ham and gruyere. With hands that have been memorising these same actions for decades, he then adds some tomatoes, sprigs of rocket, salt and pepper, and whacks it in the panini grill for 4 minutes. I'm in heaven... Its £4.50 for one of these babies which, you might say, is pretty expensive. But consider that all the ingredients are top-quality and will fill you up past dinner, the place is licensed so you can enjoy a beer or even a limoncello with your food, and the service is delivered by someone who's a master of his trade and who unfailingly makes an effort to share a smile with every person who orders from him. Cheap I'd say. But feel free to run along to Sainsbury's. I hear they have a really nice meal-deal on. read more

H T Harris - Delis Near Me - London, XGL

HT Harris get the easiest five stars I've given so far. Sure, I'm usually generous, but they really, really deserve it here. Contrary to impressions it's actually Italian run, two old ladies and one old gentleman. They make ciabattas and salads. Slowly, but don't rush them! They're the best in the world! Tell them vaguely what you want and they'll fill the gaps in the most generous fashion with the best tasting ingredients you'll find. So you think you like ham? How about half a pig rolled up neatly on a bed of artichokes, sun dried tomatoes, avocado, olives, lettuce and balsamic? That's the parma ham salad. It'll set you back a bit, but you'll struggle to finish it. You can have a doggy bag if you ask nicely enough, though beware of being ticked off that you must finish your dinner. The staff may seem like hard nuts to crack but they are genuinely the friendliest and most sparkling set of people you can meet. Watch out for the 'old chicken' banter between the regular Marge (always outside eating carrot cake) and the gentleman owner. The pasteis de nata are really rather good too, if you've still got room. read more

H T Harris - Delis Near Me - London, XGL

What a great little cafe to stop by for lunch! My friend and I were just walking around and the smell that came from the cafe was just too alluring. We grabbed a table quickly. We couldn't see a menu, there were no prices, but we sat down anyway - one of those spontaneous moments. They get rather busy at lunch, so be prepared to get takeaway if you cannot find a table. They only have specials of the day - which could be totally different to what my friend and I ordered. Good service as the waiter told us the menu and gave us the food rather quickly. Overall, it was a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and if I was in the area, I would definitely come again. read more

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I was the lucky one who get 2 kisses from the owner of this place ! :-p Very friendly place ran by an Italian family, quiet and so Nice ! Quality of food is exceptional, hand made sandwiches with local italian products. As enjoyable as simple. I highly recommend this place if you wish real italian food ! read more

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As i was saying ;-) I just stepped out of the hair dressers and grabbed a coffee. The cheapest coffee in London (£1) and the panini's are out of this world. Family owned coffee shop, fully licensed and REAL Italian. Its an absolute GEM :-) read more

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HT Harris delicatessen... mistily hidden, just off Oxford Street may sound English, but it is definitely Italian all the way. Authentic too. This place has been a regular luncheon WOWZA for me throughout the last year. I challenge anyone to try and find a better sandwich in London. The guys that work there, I believe, are all from the same family and are just brilliant. With a twinkle in their eye and a smile on their face - they take real pride in what they do. They offer a whole range of different Italian meats that will be sliced in front of you and served in fresh ciabbata with amazing tasting olive oil, lettuce, tomato and your choice of cheese. The buffalo mozzarella they have is divine, nothing like the tasteless rubber textured mozzarella you'd find in your local supermarket. If you are unsure of your meat selection just ask one of the guys and they will slip you a bit on the side (I mean from their selection of meats of course). The sandwiches can be toasted to make a Panini or served cold, either way they're fantastic. This place is truly a hidden gem. Before its recent paint job it looked like it was falling apart, and could easily have been overlooked. Don't be fooled by the exterior though- thinking it's just some old greasy spoon. Once you try their sandwiches you'll be back in two day's time. Two days time - because-their sandwiches are enormous. After just one, you'll need a whole day to recover! read more

The owner was so sweet to us when we walked in as they were closing. He offered to make us a sandwich for take away and I was ecstatic he chose to do so. With fresh bread, prosciutto and mozzarella, he made us a great sandwich to eat on our walk home at 5GBP each which is standard. I will definitely try something else as the choices were abundant. read more

I love this place. First of all they have excellent ingredients, so your sandwich is going to be tasty, no matter what you order. Different Italian meats, great cheeses, and the dressing, a sort of oil and vinegar based liquid is just right. And the service is great. They won me over when I arrived once at closing time, desperate for some food after too many meetings in a row. The lady was sitting down, but she took pity on me and said "no problem, come on in," and she made me a fabulous sandwich with lots of care. The fact that it was very large was a bonus, as well as being very well-priced. It seems to be a family run affair, and you can tell they care about their customers. I keep this one bookmarked, as any time I'm in the area during lunchtime it remains a candidate. read more

No wonder this place has such great reviews - it's erm, well, great. This is by far one of the best places for lunch that I have found in the area. Fantastic options and a queue out the door testifies to the fact that this is a well loved and favourite haunt. Now if only it were closer to where I worked! I love these grilled sandwiches as I love cheese and I love cured meat! Each one I have had is melty, tasty and filling, - so what more could I want? Sandwiches are made freshly with great bread, and taste amazing and I think for the price (around £5), weighted against what you get, very reasonable - a bargain almost. The staff are also lovely, they seem genuinely enthusiastic, and consider it must get so hot behind the counter in the summer with all those grilling machines, you have to appreciate their happy demeanor! read more

OMG. My friends have been going on about this place for a while. I was rather skeptical because I'd been told their sandwiches are as good as burritos. This is a very bold claim to make. I am pleased to report that the claim well founded. The sandwich I had was huge. Like... huuuuuuge! And so tasty! At first I didn't think I'd be able to finish it, such was the size, but each bite was more yummy than the last and I found myself wanting more at the end. All for the princely sum of £4.50. Best sandwich ever! read more

I have never, EVER, seen someone put as much effort and care into making a salad as the delightful old woman in HT Harris. Seriously you could be mistaken for thinking she was preparing tea for the Queen or something. When the salad finally arrived (and I certainly didn't mind waiting) it was absolutely exquisite; brimming with sumptuous veg, fresh fruit, and delicious ham. The place might not look like much from the outside (nor indeed the inside!), but you'll struggle to find anything comparable for the price. read more

You have like a little travel to Italia thanks to the staff!! It like they've been taken off Italia and directly put in this little London coffee... and you can feel they're doing this for a long time, THE old Italian familly!! Food is VERY tasty and huge for the price... You have a toasted sandwich that you don't even know how you'll eat all... with the top in of your choices, for 4 to 5£! Very exceptional for central london :) Salad looks very good also. Sometime a bit difficult to get a table to site but I would definitely recommended it ! read more

A very nice place owned by the unforgettable Pietro and its italian familly. We enjoyed the tastes of local products, especially the delicious and very hearty paninis! I would definitly recommend this place for its warm atmosphere and for the quality of italian food. read more

We walked in while it was empty on a weekend (I'm sure it's different on weekdays), and we gave the gentleman carte blanche for our sandwiches. Two different ones, both excellent. A reasonable price and a lovely location. I very much appreciated the food and the gracious hospitality! read more

Service wasn't exactly quick during the lunchtime rush, but definitely worth the wait. The filled ciabattas were delicious as well. As far as I could see, the name of the shop isn't displayed anywhere on the outside, but given the number of people inside, they don't seem to need to work too hard to advertise - even Tommy Walsh (of Ground Force fame) walked in while we were waiting for our sandwiches to be prepared! read more

great little place that makes the best sandwiches. Italian style and attitude here. the kind of unspoken unassumed gem you wished you discovered before. read more

H T Harris - Delis Near Me - London, XGL

Amazing Food, Fab service, Pasta with seafood is their best dish but prefer.

there is always a line out the door for a good reason. italian guys behind the counter taking orders and if you don't know what you want or if you didn't realize it's what you wanted, they'll come up with a sandwich or salad. the ingredients are fresh and tastily toasted. read more

My absolute favorite place for a fresh delicious sandwich. They make every sandwich to order with whatever great ingredients they have in stock. My go-to stop for lunch in all of central London. read more

It was a pleasure to enjoy a meal in this lovely place. When you enter there is a real taste of Italy with the Latino spirit of the owner and fresh products in delicious paninis. read more

I'm new in London and i discover this restaurant in Qype. I tested their sandwich at the lunch and it's delicious. I took a chicken escaloppe and i pay only 4.5£. Besides the woman is very nice and kind. A good place !!! read more

this has to be one of the less pretentious sandwich places around this area. It felt good to purchase in a family owned place rather than samey chain sandwich places not a well kept secret anymore read more

If you want one of the best ciabattas outside of Italy itself, then this is the place to go! Truly delicious selection of freshly cut meats, cheeses and salads - always put together with care and flare. Even if you aren't that hungry it's worthwhile popping in and simply observing the chaos of the kitchen and revel in the to-ing and fro-ing of the husband and wife team running it! An absolute gem of this part of town and a place I whole heartedly recommend to anyone. read more

Pastrami Sandwich on the freshest bread I've ever had from a deli in London. Ingredients are all fresh. The tomatoes are dripping, as if they were still on a vine this morning. The lasagne beating eaten at the table next to me is giving me food envy. And the price for a sandwich and a drink is really reasonable (a bargain when you think of how fresh and tasty it all was). read more

Quite possibly the greatest sandwich shop in London. HT Harris is a proper Italian deli run by proper old Italian people, who throw passion into every ciabatta. Pick your choice of meat - salamis, pastrami, beef, chicken, hams - and add salads cheeses sauces. Everything is sliced from the joint, prepared and toasted in front of you. The portions are generous, the prices are cheap (and the queues are long especially between 1 and 2pm). Amazing. read more

May be oneofthe best sandwich in Ciabatta bread I ever had... I don't know what i can add more eccept that even if the place is not at nice as its sandwiches are, it remains a great place to enjoy your lunch. read more

Delicous coffee especially the Monsoon Malibar and a great selection of cackes as well.

Last time i was there my sandwich was with old bread, did not like it at all. Normally I am happy with this place and I do not know what happened. read more

I was living around the corner from Harris for more than two years and had at least 50 lunches here. Hands down the best sandwiches in London.... come to think of it, I never had better sandwiches anywhere.... ever. The salmon and avocado salad is awesome too. Everything is super fresh... try it, you won't be disappointed. read more

I'm eating my spicy salami and mozzarella sandwich while I write this review. As another reviewer noted there is no menu, so by viewing the meatcase I made my selection. The meat and bread are both sliced fresh for each order. They grill the ciabatta for quite a few minutes which give it this amazing crunchy crust, but still soft and slightly warmed inside. As my sandwich was grilling, one of the workers went downstairs and came back up each time with 4 steaming serving trays of freshly made entrees (I saw lasange, and a meat and mushroom dish). So it appears they offer a few house specialties each day along with the sandwiches. The credit card minimum is 10 pounds, which is hard to achieve with one person since the sandwiches are so inexpensive! I only had a card to they charged me 10 but gave me a voucher on my receipt for the difference for the next time I arrive. I liked this approach so that I didn't have to buy stuff I didn't want to get to the minimum. It also forces me to go back which I don't mind too much at all! read more

what can i say about this place...ummmmm.yummmy (now thats for starters). After a week of bad food this place was a breath of fresh airthe owner and his little cafe are very inviting. i ordered a milano which was to die for(close your eyes.. take a bit and you're wisked of to italy..so if the credit crunch means you cant get out to italy this year, go to H T Harris...you wont regret it ....Belissimo. read more

The place for probably the best take-away sandwiches in Fitzrovia, it's also a nice spot to sit down and enjoy a sunny day's lunch.

Your perfect local sandwich bar and café. I was lucky enough to work around the corner for a few years, much of which was spent in here. I now trek miles to come back for the huge and tasty fresh salads and the fantastic daily specials (soup and pasta). Fresh ingredients arrive in the morning and are beautifully and lovingly served up at lunchtime. Its like being in italy. Family run and friendly. Deservedly packed most lunchtimes. Go early. read more

just as people have said paninis really excellent, full of filling, flavour and flair. the staff are fantastic charming and will even put a combo together for you. reasonable prices and would always go there when im nearby. read more