Great breakfast place with a chic interior and solid coffee. service was helpful although slightly stern. Looking forward to coming back to try more of their menu read more

We came here for brunch after a wedding. Absolutely delicious food. I got the bread board and my husband got the farinata. Loved the seating layout too. We can't wait to come back!! read more

Thanks to a family recommendation, we had a wonderful brunch. Mostly everything was delicious. We also dined outside. read more

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I only got food from the deli, but they also have a sit-down portion. When I say Ottolenghi does vegetables well, I mean it. Everything is so good. I had the best eggplant I've had in my life, as well as green beans with hazelnuts, hummus, salmon, and a little gem salad. Such fresh, vibrant food with unique Middle Eastern flavors. read more

We arrived a little bit before closing, so it was slim pickings. The flourless amaretto chocolate cake was delicious, as was the aubergine with yogurt. Wish we could have tried the hummus, but they were sold out. Overall a nice selection of sweets and savory items. Not a lot of seating, and there are a few tables outside. Service was ok, but not particularly friendly. The staff seemed a little annoyed that some customers were walking in as they are trying to close. read more

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Food and services was not good. Very pricey for what you get. Our waiter looked miserable- he seemed unhappy and gave terrible service. We sat in the son which made it very unpleasant. read more

The pastries here are fabulous. Some of the best we've ever had, anywhere. Including in Paris. We want to come here for lunch. A more detailed review of some pastries are contained in my review of the Notting Hill location as well as a review of some of Ottolenghi's food at Roti in Fitzrovia. read more

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Slow service. Nearly 20 minutes to get the coffee Then when my eggs finally arrived it had hair in it Staff were confused and not trained to handle traffic read more

We had Ottolenghi on our London list, so we're pleased to stumble upon this location after a morning of shopping in the Chelsea/Sloane Square area! We waited around 30-45min for a table, and were seated at a cozy spot with a great view of the counter and pastry case. It was hard to choose from all of the yummy salads that are situated behind the counter. We both ended up choosing the quiche and slaw, one with white bean mash and one with the aubergine salad. Everything was very delicious and filling, as the portions were quite generous and more "American." Everything is served on gorgeous Ottolenghi plates and worthy of an Instagram post! Despite being full, we couldn't leave without a treat from the pastry case in the window and settled on the coffee and walnut cake, which was a delicious and subtly sweet treat. We shared a latte which was the perfect accompaniment for dessert. Service was pretty good, only slowing down a bit towards the end but it was quite busy and to be expected. The store also has lots of fun grab-and-go goodies like granola, brittle, bark, jams and more! read more

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Love this place! The pastries and deserts are so great!! Really enjoy the strawberry bread loaf, it was a great balance of sweetness and fruity flavor. All very fresh ingredients and a great selection to choose from. Also a wide selection of other food and take-home cupboard goods. read more

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Dessert & take-away cafe, but I went straight for the desserts alone the workers are so accommodating, the baker set aside the LAST cheesecake for me even though I was in the back of the line since he knew I wanted it!! --Hazelnut cheesecake: thick & yummy!! paired well w/ the toffee & hazelnut crunch topping --Chocolate chip cookie: a solid cookie but not best I've had --Passion fruit meringue tart: perfect fluffy meringue contrasting the tartness of the fruit! if i'm ever back in London, I want to try their restaurant location that was too far from my hotel on this trip! read more

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This is food that ought to be illegal. It makes other food taste bland and boring. Everything there is a gastronomical treat. I popped in and had a few items to take away and enjoy elsewhere. It all changes on a regular basis - I have no idea if the same things were there the day before or the next day. But it all tasted so very fresh! I got: A slice of pizza with peppers, Serrano ham and mozzarella A scoop of roasted aubergines ("eggplant" to Americans) with honey yogurt, pumpkin seeds and chilli. Roasted broccoli with peanuts and chilli and garlic Carrot and cabbage cole slaw with spicy red chillis and a vinegar dressing One blackcurrant meringue OMG, it was amazing. Check my pictures. It's a good thing I live nowhere near this place as I'd be fat and broke and sated! read more

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Oh my god! This place is amazing!!! My son decided that we needed one of everything. So glad we tried so many things! Go here! You will not regret it. read more

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Ottolenghi is a feast for the eyes! Their desserts are beautiful and delicious! Highly recommend. read more

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The food was so wonderfully prepared and displayed! We shared 3 salads, lamb balls, bread and a tart. We loved the roasted aubergine and sweet potatoes. However, the 5th star is due to the kindness of the staff. We were eating outside and it suddenly began raining and hailing. They invited us inside and prepared 2 table placements for read more

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After reading Ottolenghi's Plenty and not being able to make most of his dishes due to hard-to-find ingredients or complicated recipes, I was determined to try his restaurants and cafes while in London. The food was amazing. The look of the cafe is modern and fresh with tons of bright colors from the huge spread of dishes and desserts. When you enter, you're immediately greeted with tons of desserts and baked goods. Next comes all of the fresh and bright salads with some proteins. The final piece of the food section are all of the less perishable items- jams, wrapped baked goods, etc. The back of the cafe has one large round table (the only seating available) that seats 6-8 people max. We had the entree with two sides (lamb moussaka, roasted aubergine with yogurt and coconut, and a red pepper and walnut mash) and the smoked salmon breakfast. (Breakfast served until 12pm everyday, except Sunday when it's served until 1pm.) The food was all delicious. The lamb moussaka was hearty, the roasted aubergine with healthy, and the red pepper mash was incredibly flavorful. Even the simple smoked salmon breakfast was done perfectly with farm-fresh eggs that were a beautiful yellow-orange. Another couple ordered the shakshuka breakfast with eggs, peppers, and tomatoes in a cast iron skillet that looked amazing. They also serve all of their jams on the table to be paired with breakfast, so we got to try the apricot & passion fruit and strawberry & vanilla. Ottolenghi is a little bit out of the way from the touristy areas, but it is well worth the visit. read more

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This is a review for the Ottolenghi online store. I purchased a christmas hamper as a gift for delivery overseas far in advance. The hamper should have been delivered on 12/21, but I found out on 12/23 that it had been stuck in customs as the correct documentation for customs clearance was NOT submitted by the Ottolenghi online store. Both I and fedex tried innumerable times to get in touch with the online store, and we received no replies. On 1/2, the package was returned to London as Ottolenghi failed for 2 entire weeks to provide the correct documentation, or to respond to fedex. I have been a fan of the ottolenghi recipes and food for a long time and was excited to share this with family abroad for Christmas. I am extremely disappointed and upset by my experience. To this day, they have not refunded my package or delivery (210 GBP total), nor have I received any replies to my multiple emails and calls. The utter lack of communication and professionalism from this brand is so upsetting that I felt compelled to share this experience publicly. The avenues of customer feedback that they provide are clearly inadequate. I expected much more from the Ottolenghi brand. So I don't know what experiences other people have had with the online delivery overseas, but please beware. I understand that mistakes happen, but the response (or lack thereof) has been frankly rude. read more

For heavens sake, if the business is closed, PLEASE STATE SO!! Traveled over 30 min looking for this restaurant after hearing raving reviews and checked online with hours and opening and everything and finally when we got there, it was replaced by a clothing store. Extremely disappointed read more

My friend was raving about this place last time she was in town. This shop is a visual sensation. We dropped by for Sunday brunch after a quick visit to V&A. There is a small table in the back of the cafe, and I believe some additional seating outside. We each got a place with an assortment of cold salads/dishes. Each item was a burst of flavor and spices. I had curry chicken, couscous, lots of fresh veggies... We also shared a nice pot of tea. Afterwards, we shared a cupcake and pavlova meringue cake. As beautiful as the cupcake was against the orange plate, that's where my accolades end. The cupcake was not worth the calories. The pavlova was a good consistency. If I had more energy, I would've purchased more items to carry back to the States with me. They also sell cookbooks - I hate buying books while traveling because of the added weight and sure enough they were on Amazon at a discounted price! Snag one there if you want an autographed copy though. read more

You know it's real love once you return the 2nd time and your heart still flutters. Ottolenghi's Belgravia location is 1 of 3 in London and- though there are others much closer to where I live- I have an allegiance to this tiny, 6-seater goldmine of masterful sweets. I went for my first time in May. Yes, there's just one (minimalistic & spiffy) round communal table here, but I just see it as part of the experience (been twice, once with a friend, and it was never full). My expectations were high, for Ottolenghi is a rockstar chef with household-name cookbooks. I ordered jasmine tea and the Lime Cheesecake with Strawberries. I tasted the cheesecake...then became paralyzed for about 6 seconds. THIS. S**T IS OTHERWORLDLY. Creamy, dreamy and deceptively filling- you can truly taste the *thoughtfulness* of the size, the portions of glazed strawberries, the atypical shape, etc. Yes...I have no qualms confessing that this is the best cheesecake I've ever had. Love brought me back a 2nd time today, making sure it could still 'wow' me like the 1st time three months ago. Today I ordered green tea with the Blackberry Financier (pictured). I never heard of a "financier" dessert but it looked nice enough. I took a breath and took a small edge of the vanilla-almond cake: OH MY JEEZ THIS IS GOOD. I wasn't eating a cake...I was eating an experience. Rich, sweet vanilla-almond batter with blackberries, marscapone cream and pistachio shavings on top...with a 'surprise' stuffing of a raspberry and halved apricot in the center. Every single bite was a celebration. I didn't want it to end. Desserts are in the £4ish range and is absolutely worth every pence. Two time's the charm, Ottolenghi. You are officially one of my top favorite foodie destinations in London. **Note: The ONE major downside: There is no public restroom in this location. But true, unconditional love forgives all shortcomings, yes? read more

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I think as an American, the seasonal financier (in my case, quince and mixed berry) is the thing to get here, skip the cheese cakes and the tarts because they are better in the states (referring to bake shops in Portland, SF, LA, and NY). Don't get me wrong if you are craving cheese cake or an apple tart, get them--but not really worth it.. crunchy on the outside and very moist on the inside--it's definitely a treat. It better be, at $7.50 USD for a small cake. read more

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Here lies Yumminess that makes me not want to share! I dropped by on a chilly Sunday afternoon and spent an enjoyable hour drinking excellent Drury english breakfast tea with a myriad assortment of delectable cakes and sweet things. I usually like milk and sugar in my tea, but the quality of this was so good that I didn't need anything with it (except dessert!:) The deceptively simple chocolate chip with pecan cookie was SO good that I very grudgingly was made to share it with my husband. :) The Victoria sponge cake with passionfruit was tangy and delicious and had a slightly lemony taste to it in the best way possible. I also had something that looked like a very chocolatey croissant and it wasn't bad but the taste of cinnamon was too strong for me, so I'd recommend that to cinnamon fans only. We ended with the hazelnut brownie which tasted so chocolatey it was like eating a delicious ferrero rocher in brownie form. Ottolenghi also offers quality salads and lunch takeaway as well as all manner of sweet things. The beef lasagne is good and the green bean salad with it was great. The potatoes on the side were served cold which made them unappetizing. Who likes cold food? They only have one big table in the back for seating, which is not very convenient so I see why most people just get takeaway. There is more seating outdoors in the back but on cold rainy days it's not very convenient. The service here was okay, not terribly friendly though. The prices of course are as high as you would expect in Belgravia. Overall I thought it was great, I just wish they had more seating. read more

Stopped by after briefly reading one of the many cookbooks by the owner. The food is presented right as you walk in and they do a great job of contrasting colors and flavors. Each of the items we tried were really tasty but we liked the green beans and peas the most. The broccoli was also exceptional. I liked the kofta but the texture wasn't my favorite (I've never had it before, so perhaps it's supposed to be very compacted). The service was very friendly and helpful, but inefficient with the staff having to dish up items separately and shuffle around to get to the salads and desserts. Also it's not clear how they itemize prices by weight when you load a box with different items. The seating is limited inside and you will probably have to eat outside on a small table or take your food to go. Total cost for the meal including 2 small boxes with 2 small mains, and 2 desserts was £35. This served 2 people for lunch very well. read more

The service was outstanding, but for getting a cold meal that has been sitting out exposed to every one who comes in, I think it is very overpriced. The aubergine and tuna were outstanding, but the other 3 sides I tried and salmon were just ok. read more

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Freshly opened, this delectable new addition to the successful Ottolenghi stable is a sensory delight. The window displays are tantalising and lead you into the pleasures in store. Whether you're in the mood for a tea or coffee, a salad, savoury pastry or sweet treat you'll be spoilt for choice. The fabulous floral arrangements complement the enticing wares. I defy anyone to come in here without their mouth watering or finding it a challenge deciding what to taste first. Prices are fair given the quality: starting at around £1 for a slice of golden, cheese-topped cornbread to £3.50 for a hefty portion of ultra-rich macadamia caramel cheesecake. Salad portions are £3.50-ish per 100g, extremely creative and alluringly colourful. Even as a healthy eater, I couldn't resist trying their samples of almond croissant; unlike any other I have previously encountered: featherlight, not sickly sweet, greaseless, melt-in-the-mouth - dangerously good! There's just one large-ish white table at the back of the shop, if you want to eat or drink in. read more

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So my wife bought the cookbooks and coveted every recipe. In London, we had to come and try it. So thankful we did. The place is small, bright and full of people. There is a round table towards the back shared by 3 different groups, other tables tucked away upstairs I believe and a few covered patio tables outback. We sat outside and it was perfect. We loved the freshness - the food is already prepared - cold salads and meats so it is simply a function of plating and enjoying. Enjoy we did. My wife tried two salads - first, the roasted saffron cauliflower, and second the roasted baby potatoes and Jerusalem artichokes and cherry tomatoes. Her main course was the seared beef with horseradish. For salads I had three - I tried the char-grilled broccoli, then the saffron cauliflower salad (my second favorite), and my total fave was the roasted aubergine with almond yoghurt. My main course was the seared tuna with sweet chili. The tuna was great, the sweet chili was good but typical. Ottolenghi didn't disappoint. I recommend folks try it as the food is fresh, flavorful and inspiring. read more

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Amazing savory and sweets! The eggplant was the best I've ever eaten and the sweet potatoes were delightful. My husband loved the tuna. All of the vegetable salads looked so amazing is was hard to choose. The desserts were also delicious. The balance on the cheesecake was perfect between sweet and tart. The chocolate tart was rich and decadent. The staff was also very nice and helpful. read more

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I had a coffee along with a feta/kale pie (I think that was the combo) a few weeks ago. Amazing flavor and texture. One of the best things I have ever had. I wish it had been twice the size and probably shouldve gone back for a second. read more

Holy smokes. I'm already a fan (Nopi is amazing and one of my favourite restaurants in London), and have had lovely food from the original Notting Hill shop. The Motcomb Street location has all the things I love about the Notting Hill one, but it's far quieter and doesn't feel so hectic. Equally busy, but I just preferred it. Yes it's expensive (£15 for a protein and three salads if you eat in) - but you'd pay that in London for a fancy burger, so why not this? It's worth every penny in my eyes. Portions are decent and quality is top notch. Salads change daily but the meats largely stay the same (grilled salmon, beef fillet, spicy chicken, seared tuna). Takeway salad boxes sold by weight. The chargrilled broccoli with garlic and chilli is a must. Cakes are insane. Had a flourless almond and orange cake with dark chocolate ganache today. ZOMG. You won't be sorry :) read more

Wishin' and thinkin' and hopin' and prayin'... Bring the brand and concept over to North America as soon as possible. Yes you can cook at home from his wonderful and inspiring cookbooks and recipe columns, but the restaurant and option of takeaway would be life-altering for busy times and the work folk. Please with a pomegranate seed on top! read more

I have the fortune (or misfortune, if you look at the sizable dent this place has created in my wallet) of working near the Motcomb Street Ottolenghi, which functions mostly as a takeaway spot. Once you walk in to Ottolenghi, you'll be struck by two things: 1) the smell of freshly baked goods and 2) the amazing colors of the food presented in front of you. Ottolenghi is like an upscale salad bar, and you can pick from any number of yummy dishes (roasted veggies, lentil salads, seared tuna) to pair together into a salad box, which is then weighed and packaged for you. It's not cheap, but if you're looking to treat yourself to a nice and healthy lunch in Belgravia, Ottolenghi is definitely the place to go. read more

I would travel to London just to eat here again. This is by far one of the best meals I have eaten abroad. It makes me want to get Plenty and Plenty more. Definitely go for the eggplant dish if it is there. It is to die for. The sauce on the eggplant is creamy, and the pomegranate seeds give it a nice crunch. You may be going for lunch, but get some pastries. They are to die for! We had the cheesecake, a mango tart, a financier, an apple pear gallette, and a flourless chocolate cake. There wasn't a bad thing in there. Each was packed with flavor. I wish I would have gotten more to go. read more

Definitely one of the best bakeries in London. The texture of the cheesecake was perfect. The sweetness was balanced out nicely with the sour berries which makes a joyful experience in the mouth read more

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This is the best food I've ever had. Amazing lunch - shared chicken pistachio burgers, a grilled chicken salad, some sweet potatoes with masala yogurt, basmati rice with chickpeas and fried onions, and farro with roasted vegetables. Each one blew me away. I'm having a hard time deciding what I enjoyed most - but I think I'd choose the complexity of the chicken pistachio burgers. They came with a wonderful tahini sauce. That lunch alone would have given this place 5 stars. Good, healthy, creative food, light atmosphere, good service. But then came the desserts. Boyfriend and I shared a financier (which was fantastic) and a chocolate banana tart. Let me tell you about this tart. IT WAS PERFECT. Go, order it. read more

Went here for pastries one morning and was very impressed with the selection, quality and price. The line moved quickly and the staff were very courteous. Had a cappuccino as well and it was top notch. If you like great pastries, and are near by, don't miss these guys. read more

Delicious pastries -- one of the best butter croissants I've ever had. This location also has a table that seats 6 if you're able to grab a spot, which permits you to order some of their cooked options. read more

I love this place, plain and simply put. Evertime I come here I am educated about how this guy approaches produce and product and transforms victuals into scrummy magic. And i ain't no Muddle, I knows me chow. Come here, breathe and look around, take your time. Ask questions, learn, and then... go for it, tuck right in, smack away to your heart's content. You'll find it, here, in this lovely food. Enjoy! read more

Beautiful, cozy cafe full of delightful pastries and coffee. I ordered a cup of cappuccino and a slice of cherry&vanilla cheesecake, both of which were perfect for my afternoon sweet fix. In particular, the cherry&vanilla cheesecake was like no other cheesecake I had ever had -- perfect level of creaminess with a deceivingly flavorful set of cherries on top that complemented the cheese very well. Two ladies that were sitting next to us had ordered it, and then when we were leaving, I noticed that the couple that had come in after the two ladies also ordered it! Their main menu looked healthy and tasty as well, so I look forward to trying them sometime soon. Note that they have only one big roundtable for any sit-in's, so avoid going at busy hours. Also, relatively small elbow room and privacy, given that everyone's sitting together at the same table. read more

Nice and cosy eatery with few seats and hence makes it quite personalized. Good selection of salads, hot food and desserts. I had the cherry cheesecake which was light and just the right portion size. The cherry nicely complemented the cheesecake. A very relaxed ambience. read more

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It's a nice place to have many choices for your breakfast .. Even if it a small store but it's amazing .. The have cakes , brownies , Danish .. like how it's displays .. I had my latte and blueberry muffin it was delicious .. Staff are friendly and lovely ... read more

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