This is a small but charming deli that I have found to be one of my favorite places in Richmond. I…read moreventured in one day with my three young boys, and though this isn't the best place to bring in children, the staff were VERY patient and accommodating. They gave me suggestions as to what the boys might like, since it was my first time going in, and they continued to come and ask if there was anything else I might need. With three children, I need all the help I can get, so I was won over many times. We ordered ham and cheese toasties and the soup of the day with a sausage roll. For a cold day, as it was, the whole thing was absolutely delicious. The sausage roll was my favorite. I had never tasted one so good. I wish I had ordered more of them, because I had to share it with my children. In the end, after I had paid the bill, which was very reasonable, we were given free chocolate chip cookies which was a wonderful surprise, and they were scrummy. I have been in to Albert's deli many times now for the sausage rolls and once, to introduce my husband to it. The time my husband and I dined in we had baked chicken in a red wine sauce over mash and sausage rolls. After we finished, again, we were met with a free sample of their chocolate brownie. My husband said it was one of the best brownies he'd ever had. So, believe me when I say you will love this place. Clean, delicious food, and kind staff.

One of my favourite past times is wandering around my neighbourhood. And if it was not for my…read morefondness of aimless wandering, I would not have found this delightful treat of a deli set in the Alberts in Richmond. The first time I stopped by The Alberts Deli, the place was closed as I believe it was in the evening on a weekend. They had a menu posted in the window, and after taking a look, I vowed to come back one weekend when they were open. A few weeks later I finally stopped back to give the deli a try. Unfortunately, at that time, they were not serving paninis on the weekends (and I am still not sure if they do), and since that is what my lunch companion and I fancied, we decided to try another place in Richmond. However, this did not stop me from having a look round at the groceries on offer. The Alberts Deli has a wide selection of Italian staples including the seemingly ever-elusive wide egg noodles, in addition to a small American section that was stocked with pumpkin purée (in case you have a craving for pumpkin pie!). I made note of these points in case I was interested in coming back for either ingredient. Fast forward a few months to my birthday. Since it was my special day, the middle of the week and I had the day off, I was keen to give The Alberts Deli a try for lunch. I was not at all disappointed with this decision. For lunch, I ordered the 1/2 panini and small soup special, going for the spicy tuna panini and the spicy sweet potato soup. The soup was gorgeous. It had lots of creamy sweet potato flavour, and the spice was subtle to give the soup a bit of kick, without overwhelming the delicate sweetness of the sweet potato. The panini was also a winner. Unlike spicy tuna paninis at some other cafes, The Alberts Deli uses freshly chopped chillies to give the sandwich spice, not a few globs of chilli sauce, which I think gave the sandwich a better flavour. All in all, it was a great lunch, and the price was good too--only £3.90 for the combo. Add on one of their delicious espresso drinks (I can highly recommend the cappuccino), and you can have a round meal for about £6. If you happen to find yourself aimlessly wandering in Richmond, I highly recommend steering yourself in the direction of The Alberts Deli and stopping in for a hot coffee and a nice lunch. You won't be disappointed.

Come here many times and each time I have been impressed…read more Food is always up to par and the staff is very welcoming and happy to explain any part of the menu. Pizzas are cooked very well as well as pastas. Highly recommend!

We live right down the street and we were so excited to finally try Valentina. We buy some things…read morein the shop downstairs and have always been happy. The olives are amazing and the panettone for Christmas was delicious. To begin with, the service was very slow. From the beginning, even just getting wine and water seemed to take too long. Then we had to wait 30 minutes to order food and then another 30 minutes to receive our appetizers. By this time we had been at the restaurant for over an hour. The main course took about 30 minutes to arrive, as well, which would have been okay if we weren't already a bit annoyed with the slow service. I'm not sure if they were understaffed (it was fairly busy, especially for a Wednesday night) but the staff just seemed to disappear sometimes. The food itself was also subpar and a disappointment. Italian food is wonderful and full of great flavors - all the food we had was bland. We had fried calamari that was chewy and, although the calamari seemed fresh, the batter didn't taste of anything. It seemed like neither the calamari nor the batter had been seasoned. My partner's fish was okay but again, seemed under-seasoned, and my pasta was also just bland. Everything lacked any sort of distinction and, considering how good the items in the store are, this was a real disappointment. I think if we hadn't been there with a 50% promotion we would have been really upset. We were hoping to find a new neighborhood spot but this, sadly, won't be it.

A cool and hip neighborhood American sandwich joint serving up solid sandwiches and delicious…read morebrunch items with real American bacon! If you are an expat, this will be your new comfort food craving after your first visit. Our group ordered three different sandwiches and shared many brunch dishes and they were all amazing. They serve their buttermilk pancakes topped with bacon and a generous helping of syrup on the side. The eggs benny came with fries and was delish as well. All of their amazing sandwiches come with an individual pickle that is made in-house. We shared a Chicken Cobb (Corn fed chicken, smoked bacon, avocado, blue cheese, boiled egg, tomato, red onion, lettuce & mayo on 3 slices of toasted white), The Toronto (Slow roasted topside beef, melted English cheddar, leaf lettuce, tomato, pickled hot peppers, red onion, & horseradish mayo on toasted sourdough), and The Medley (Roasted turkey breast, smoked ham, bacon, melted cheddar & emmental, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickled hot peppers & basil mayo on toasted sourdough). This place is locally owned and the vibe is very laid back. We went around 12:30 on a Saturday and this place was packed. They take reservations so you might want to make some (we did). Overall, I will definitely come back.

Like most American ex-pats, I'm amazed at how the country that invented the sandwich can't make a…read moreproper sandwich. There are few things in the world less appetizing to me than two pieces of pre-packaged soggy bread with one slice of ham drowning in a gallon of mayo that's been sitting on the Pret a Manger shelf all day. In America you only see stuff like that at gas stations, and even there they hold the mayo. In England, they put so much mayo on those sandwiches that it actually gets listed as an ingredient. So whereas you'd have a chicken sandwich with mayo in America, in England it becomes a chicken mayo sandwich. That's just wrong. And nasty. Enter Pickle & Rye. If this place were in Soho or South Kensington then there'd be lines out the door. True Mortlake is in London's upscale southwest and thus home to several affluent American ex-pats, but I feel like that this gem of a sandwich place is missing out on a golden opportunity by being stuck out in the middle of nowhere. It was a trek to get to even from Fulham, and I've got plenty of friends who think that Fulham is enough of a trek already. Or at least that's their excuse for never coming to visit us. This place would merely have to not completely suck to be one of the best sandwich places in London, but it's really taken the art of the sandwich to another level. The owner / head sandwich dude is a culinary school graduate who roasts all their meats, cures his own corned beef (known around these parts as salt beef), makes his own dill pickles (which are easily the best that I've ever had in England) and Russian dressing, with the result being the finest reuben this side of the Atlantic. I will gladly return to the middle of nowhere for another one.

Family run deli cone restaurant come cafe. Some indoor seating with a few tables out front for the…read morewarmer months. It has a cosy feel to it and I love that you sit surrounded by Italian products all around. The menu isn't massive but covers breakfast, sandwiches, pastas, salads and sharing boards. The coffee is bang on if you like your espressos! Staff are attentive and recommend the special of the day. Service is good and you feel part of the family sitting inside. Sharing board was delicious and full of fresh goodies. Bread was amazing and the oil and vinegar really was delicious. A great place to drop by and relax with a coffee or to bring friends for a drink and chat!

I studied abroad at SMU in 2018 and every day since I have thought about this deli. What I would…read moregive to eat one of their sandwiches and cannolis along the Thames. I can't wait until I am back in London one day so I can do just that.

Best food, nicest family, wonderful service and ambiance! Truly my favourite lunch spot!read more

Nice enough food - but reheated pasta weighs in at about £8 and is too much. Minus a star for…read morethat, half a star for undercooked risotto (come on guys), and another half for the grotty (tinned surely?why?) button mushrooms that detract from the lovely olives. 3 stars seems harsh - but their output doesn't justify the top-end deli prices they charge.

Best spag bol microwave meal I'd had. Exceptional taste, and cheap!…read moreTheir Indaian dishes are quite good too, esp Prawn Bhuna and Chicken Jalfrezi, dont bother with the Korean or Japanese dishes, these are disappointing options.

I always like shopping in Waitrose, especially because the profits are shared amongst the workers…read more(Partners). If only doing a quick top up shop the parking is difficult because it means either parking on a meter or having to spend the minimum amount to get validated parking, some branches such as Ealing have a free car park. Good thing is the free coffee is back and I hope the free newspapers return as well.

Peter and I stopped here for brunch…read more The service was friendly. Lots of seating. We had a flat white which was made great. We had the traditional English breakfast. We enjoyed our stay and meal. Good prices. Free wifi so I got to work on some articles.

Three is a charm! It…read moreis a restaurant with cafe prices, it is a spacious cafe with speedy service, especially during the lunch hour rush. The sandwiches are really good, they are toasted and packed in an efficient manner, each member takes great care not only in making the sandwiches but also in hygienic standards. Top marks for the pepperoni, roasted veggies and mozzarella special ciabatta, at £3.65. Be weary though, have the cash as they don't take cards. When its less busy it's really nice to go there just for a quick bite before a nice movie. The sandwiches are served cut in half and toasted on a semi-fancy plate with optional salad. Prices, increase by 20p or 30p when you eat in. They also do pasta bakes, jacket potatoes and english breakfasts, £4.50, I can't wait for next sunday to come, I know (and you know) were I'll be eating.

Has the deli been sold?!?! It's only way to explain the horrendous lack of customer service lately.read more

This is a great local deli on my doorstep. Although I find that the enclosed premises aren't very…read moreinviting, and I think that puts me off going inside a fair bit. However, they sell great olives, hams and cheeses, although I felt that the olives were overpriced and didn't seem very fresh. They also bake cakes and muffins on the premises, I love the chocolate Browniesthey are very addictive! They have lots of condiments, breads, jams and ice cream which is great for grabbing something a little special for dinner. Also outside there are few tables and chairs so you can grab a coffee and a bite to eat and people watch. They do a lot of catering too, and one of the ladies who runs it used to cook for Andrew Lloyd Webber so she must be good!

Nice little diner. We went in there for a light family lunch/brunch…read more It has a cozy feel, the staff were friendly, but you nothing amazing. (The chefs are nice though). I had a spinach and blue cheese gnocchi. It was good, but a little overpowering by the time I finished it. I would recommend the bagels though.

This cafe is the best and the owners are incredible kind! I loved their almond flat white and sat…read moreoutside by the river to enjoy it. The outdoor seating has plenty of room, and they are very dog friendly.

Nice little spot to stop while walking along the Thames with lots to see with the outside seating…read moreavailable. There is inside seating of that is the choice. There is something for everyone to choose from, even having a vegan pasty. The beverages are all fresh and well done and everyone there is friendly, getting food out fast.