Some friends who had come over for dinner, got us a box of assorted alcohol truffles. They are so…read moregood, I'm hiding the box and not sharing with anyone else at home. **evil maniacal laughter** Each one is so good, it's difficult to pick a favourite, but the salted caramel definitely stood out. They offer a country wide postal/delivery service.

The Chocolate Shop offers an infinte variety of delicious Belgian and English chocolates and…read moretruffles, novelties and good. It's not the cheapest place in the world but you're getting the best quality chocolate, beautifully wrapped, boxed or otherwise presented. Their Christmas window display is always fantastic and the shop looks amazing at Easter and around Valentine's Day. This is, frankly, the only place to buy Easter eggs from. They are made from the best quality chocolate, the shells are thick, and are stuffed with a selection of eggs, chocolates and truffles. The service is very obliging and they offer a very prompt postal delivery service.

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.

I needed to get a great gift for my dad's 90th at very short notice. As an Aussie living in Sydney…read morewanting help for a Crawley delivery, customer service was all important. Beverley was nothing short of an angel and went so far above and beyond any expected norm. Amazing!! Thanks so much Bev!!! Then a few days later I needed to follow through and Jess had an equally sunny and kind disposition. Clearly Thorntons have an incredible customer service culture and talent in hiring great staff. Highly recommended.

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!

Yay! Finally, they have more of the new chocolate, lime and chilli bar!…read more Trust me. You have to taste this one. It has a great kkkkkkick. Would save you a piece but it will be gone in about... erm... 10 mins?

As chocolate shops in Brighton go, Montezuma's is one of the best: however, it is at the low end of…read more'best', with places like Choccywoccydoodah and Audrey's offering much more classy items for about the some price. What Montezuma offers, uniquely, is some very out-there flavours: lots of lime and chili and that kind of thing. Not my cup of tea, but if you like your chocolate with a bit of added zing, this is the place to go. Where a lot of of chocolate shops in Brighton go for the over-the-top, chocolate heaven approach, Montezuma's looks far more professional than most of it's counterparts, with plenty of nicely wrapped packages of chocolate. It isn't actually very enticing to look at: certainly nothing on Choccywoccydoodah's incredible cake display over the road. It's all very nice, just a bit muted in comparison to some of the more out-there places around town. Still, if you like your chocolate flavoured and a bit more... South American, Montezuma's may be for you!

Lovely spot, great music and coffee, gorgeous chocolate. Will come back when in the area.read more

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!

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.

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...