This House of Chocolates really is what it says. It is a charming little shop on the corner of a…read morecharming green in Richmond. If it was all anymore enchanting it would be in a Disney cartoon. When I walk in I have to resist the urge to start chewing at the walls just to see whether this shop is actually made of chocolate. So, it is a relatively small premise, but simply filled to the brim. Mainly this shop sells individual chocolates; cream filled, praline, nougat, dusted, dark and many more. They also sell a section of Thortons chocolates as well. Because I came in near Christmas there was plenty of Christmas gifts, such as chocolate Santa's and snowmen. I'm sure Easter is just as well represented. This is also a prefect place to pick up gifts. There are walls of chocolate gift boxes, ranging in size from a few chocs to around a hundred. Anyone want to buy me a present from here?

I have very a fond memory of coming here when I was a child and getting to pick any chocolate I…read morewanted. Staff have always been very friendly here and in a picturesque setting on richmond green I think this chocolate shop is very lovely. It is never rammed full of people but it's alight charm does make it stand out and stay in business even when it is not in a central position in Richmond.

William Curley's is known for their chocolates (which I haven't actually tried), but the shop is…read moreworth a visit just for the fine, beautifully-presented pastries. (I'd rate them 5 stars, except that I found their pistachio cookies almost inedible. But to each her own.)

I could sum this adorable little shop up in just two words: chocolate heaven! I'll tell you a…read morelittle more though... Chocolatier, William Curley (his real name) has won many industry awards for his sumptuous creations. Amongst the silver award winners is a dark chocolate mint square, unlike any other mint chocolate you'll ever have experienced. It has a deeply, intense, dark chocolate shell containing an extraordinary mint filling with a surprising (and stunning) savoury edge; you really experience the mint leaves here with no remote evidence of nasty, synthetic, sickly flavourings. Many customers come-in just to buy a single chocolate (including me) that delivers the most intense chocolate hit and satisfies the deepest chocolate craving. Staff are helpful and patient and if you want a sit-down chocolate treat, there is one petite table where you can enjoy a hot chocolate and a super-rich chocolate patisserie.

It saddens me to say that this shop has been/still could be our downfall!! Absolutely blinking…read moremarvellous. 5 Stars aren't enough to show how scrumptious the chocs are. Especially theChampagne Truffles!!!! Oh dear. Can't tell you any more..just go!

When I need a little something for someone - whether it's to say "Thank You" or to apologise - I…read morecome to Rococo Chocolates. I especially like their various "fun" chocolate designs and they quirky packaging. A chocolatey gift from here will make even the fiercest heart melt...

These chocolates were bought for my Mum's 60th birthday, I splashed out and spent nearly £60 and…read moreshe said all of the three times tasted old and really unpleasant, she normally likes all chocoolate. It all ended up in the bin! Total waste! I emailed for a refund and I can't see that happening. Bad customer service and bad quality overpriced chocolates. I am so disappointed with the service I have received from them. If this review stops one person from wasting money like I did then I am happy. I would say buy Cadburys much cheaper and without the disappointment!

I went into a million artisinal chocolate shops in London searching for gifts and the best…read morechocolate and this was one of my favorite places for fine chocolate! (Tied in 1st for my favorite London chocolate was the Pump Street chocolate curated by Harrod's department store, and one from Whole Foods hah!) Paul A Young is famous and won awards for their salted caramel chocolates, unique and unlike any other I've had because they're much softer than the usual caramels, but at the same time not completely liquid. I personally thought their brownies were the best part - they seemed overly dense but were so rich and perfectly decadent. I also purchased the sampler of different varieties of milk and dark chocolates, and it was my least favorite because I felt the darks were a little too dry and bitter and the milks were too creamy and sweet. I'd recommend you taste the samples on the main table before purchasing. The truffles were beautiful and the flavors unique but personally I was not a big fan (except for the salted caramels). Overall, highly recommend a visit here for the salted caramels and brownies!

The chocolates are definitely works of art, especially the ones adorned with gold dust or gold…read morewrapping. Unique flavors give the truffles personality, such as basil, porter with pretzel chunks, PB&J, mango and lime daiquiri, and my favorite named chocolate: Seedy Soho. So they do a twist on classic flavors with fun names, and of course, a beautiful presentation. Each chocolate runs £2 each, with a quantity discount as you buy more, example, a box of 4 will be £7. If you're looking for something the kiddies may enjoy, the chocolate covered brownies are the way to go, and are not only pretty but are fairly large and only run £2 each. Expiration dates vary, so definitely be sure to ask about each before making a purchase, if you are planning to gift them later down the line. Many of the hand-selected chocolates last only about 7 days, others a little longer depending on the contents. I always feel strange about going into a business where people hover and follow around as if I might break or touch something they don't want touched--that's sort of how it's felt the few times I've been inside the store. No doubt, there are phenomenal displays of chocolate out in the open that they simply don't want messed with: a round table in the center of the room with truffles and other delicacies jutting out in intricately placed rows, a vat of "Aztec" hot cocoa that appears as thick as sipping chocolate, trays and trays of chocolate covered brownies, and shelves adorned in boxes of truffles and molded chocolates, so perhaps that's why the staff make it a point to keep a keen and wandering watch over their guests. So I'll definitely return for the chocolate covered brownies since they're so rich that they taste like chunks of pure fudge, an also pop in for hand-selected chocolates for gifts, I just wish it didn't always feel like "big brother" was watching all the time...

Adorable & delicious treats await you at Jeff de Bruges…read more Staff is nice as can be - we were interested in their super-cute animal shapes like horses, cows, pigs, chickens, fish..... but did not want to purchase the pre-filled boxes or bags since they also contained shapes & flavors we did not care so much about They happily offered to fill a hand-selected bag just for us so we ventured through their cases & selected all our favorites The milk chocolate is creamy & has a fantastic melty factor - the animals contained bits of toffee, coconut or hazelnut & they were just the treat we were seeking Wonderful stop after the V&A Museum!

If you are giving 5 stars to an ice cream place you visited in rain, you know it was worth the…read moremoney. I treated myself with a cup of mixed Madagascan Vanilla and Chocolate ice cream (italian style from a machine). I chosen some fruit toppings and small salted caramel cubes (awesome texture, a must-try) which meant I received the portion in a plastic bowl - but that was my negligence to say I wanted it coned. Looking at all the beautiful pralines I asked for a couple and so I can now comprehensively recommend John de Bruges for authentic excellency.

Long-established high street tea and coffee specialists, Whittards, caused some shock waves in the…read morerun-up to Christmas when they went into administration. Happily the rescue announcement followed closely This small-ish branch, close to the Wood Street entrance of the Bentall Centre, has particularly helpful staff who are happy to ring-around if you're seeking an item that's out-of-stock. They offer all the renowned in-house tea and coffee varieties together with a fairly wide selection of chocolate and confectionery; coffee makers - electric and manual, teapots, accessories and crockery.

This chocolate store is my favourite in London. Serving hot chocolates, coffee, shakes and teas…read more What a selection of chocolates to choose from. You can ask for hot chocolate with a hint of chilly too!

It seems strange to think that fishmongers were commonly found on most London high streets until a…read morefew decades ago. Today they're a rare species and therefore quite a treat. Jarvis is linked with Fish! Kitchen restaurants and, intelligently, they'll cook any fish available from their wet-fish counters - while you wait - and deliver it directly to your table a few yards away in the restaurant. As soon as you enter the shop you recognise the quality; it smells of the sea - in a good way - just as truly fresh fish should. There's an appealing array of fresh and smoked fish and seafood together with Mediterranean tinned specialities and authentic Paella rice.