Lured by the quiche and baguette in the window, I popped in to L'Artisan last week for a look-see…read more What I saw was a mini-delight. This very cosy cafe offers a wonderful, little selection of French edibles from imported chestnut spread to cheeses to pate. There was a large pot of made-from-scratch soup to warm the bones on offer, too. After chatting with the very amiable and knowledgeable French proprietor, I purchased a few different cured meats and a lovely, somewhat stinky cheese. Not only did I leave feeling like I'd had a good interaction, but I'd also left with incredibly tasty food stuffs of good quality. This place is a breath of fresh air amid a rather congested Trafalgar Road. Ah

L'Artisan (shall we call him that?) has taken pride in his work down to the last detail, and looked…read moreafter you as well as in any flash restaurant. Beautiful pear tarts came out of the kitchen as we went to pay and leave. Are these what you serve in the afternoon, I asked L'Artisan. No, I was told. He proudly runs out of food throughout the day. The batch was arriving now, because everything is cooked on the premises and cannot be supplied to demand. He does fresh soup every day and a different Plat du Jour for takeaway with salad... I quietly wished to myself that I worked next door to L'Artisan. The full Review is here: http://blackheathcoffeeshops.wordpress.com/category/lartisan/

Stopped by this place today (20.10.11) after a workmates recommended that I switch up my Deli of…read morechoice. You see my local was Lina Stores (notice how I used was). So upon entering the store, I was immediately expecting the classic 'deli snobbery' experience. You know when you go to an authentic Deli where the staff give you the cold stare if you take too lon to order or don't know exactly what you want. Much to my surprise, I was welcomed in a very warm manner. I asked for a selection of meats, and seriously thought this would be the point where they'd start snapping, but nope, again the lovely lady offered a range of sample slices for me to try! Woohoo! To cut a long story short, I came out a happy girl! Lina Stores can keep there over-priced food, along with their moody staff, I'm sticking with my new bestie Camisa & Sons...! P.S. Could have sworn I spotted the 'Son' of Camisa & Sons working in the back room...

I was inspired by my visit to Little Italy in New York. Lots of amazing delis with fresh food…read moreserved by authentic Italian families who had been running the place for generations In London, there isn't any equivalent Italian area but Camisa on Old Compton is a deli straight out of New York. I love the '& Son' on the sign - gives the place a sense of continuity and history The sight of all those hams hanging up as you enter the store is enough to set the cookery brain and the stomach going. There is then the main counter with Italian cheeses galore and some deli items and home made pasta. There is also the full range of tinned and dried goods. The dry pasta from here is better than the fresh stuff from supermarkets. In Italy, they believe the pasta is the star of the dish and the sauce is just there to coat it, not drown it but for that philosophy to work, you need high quality ingredients I left with some pancetta, ham and mini mozzarellas

I could quite happily just give up shopping at supermarkets and just buy all of my produce from…read moredelis like this but unfortunately, I am not rich. The produce here is fantastic and you can tell there's been so much love and attention put into every single product. The chicken liver pate is really nice here and full of flavour and I would also highly recommend purchasing on of their quiches to take home and have with some nice salad. They've just opened a small cafe on the side that compliments the deli and serves a great selection of sandwiches and (my favourite) pork pies. The atmosphere is great in here and everyone is really made to feel at home.

Firstly, deli/restaurant is a bit of an understated and misleading way to describe this place. This…read moreis more of a café/lunch stop/large amazing house with great study and chatting spaces/deli. If I lived in Greenwich this could easily become my favourite café/weekend reading place/social spot. They serve a full selection of coffees, teas, desserts, pastries, cookies, and cannolis. They also have a wide selection of sandwiches, pastas, salads, and savoury pastries. You could fully spend breakfast, lunch, and dinner here. And they also actually do sell sausages (which is what I associate with a deli, anyway). [ décor / vibe ] This place feels more like someone's really awesome home than a restaurant. The space is large but well-used and well-lit. Enough tables for everyone without feeling cramped. There are three floors - whether you want a quiet nook to lose yourself in a book for hours or a place to chat with a group of friends around a table, you'll find the perfect spot. Servers have charming accents and are very nice. Will gently warn you when the place is about to close without being overbearing. Clean, well-lit, neat photos, whimsical produce crates nailed to the walls with jars and packages of pasta, etc. Charming. [ food ] Order at the front counter and your food will be brought to you. Wish we had a chance to try more of the food, but we only stopped in for tea and a snack. The feta pastry we split was fantastic. Would love to go back and try the cannolis. [ conclusion ] A gem of a spot that you could spend so many weekends exploring. Bring a book and/or a really good friend and stay for hours. Lovely place.

Food was nice, the place is very nice too..but the service was a tad bit toooo slow. I only ordered…read morescrambled eggs woth smoked salmon and took more than half an hour. It was Valentines though so maybe just cos of the busy occasion?

Looks can be deceptive. You might even fail to notice this small cafe by the station. But the wide…read morevariety of dishes and salads they serve you here will blow your mind away. This place is a hidden gem. I think the whole store is run by women. Even the chef, who occasionally pops out to confirm orders. And did I not say this place is total value for money! It is the best place to have breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea or coffee! There are limited seats inside but there are some outside to compensate for that shortage. I'll very impressed with their service and options they have for vegetarians! Brilliant balance! My only concern is to there could be less clutter if they re-arranged the seats in a more sensible way inside the cafe.

OK, this little deli has just stolen my heart. I never thought that shepherds pie could be sexy,…read morebut oh my goodness that's the best meal I've had in a while. There's a photo if you want to see the brilliance. I don't often find myself in Blackheath. It's pricey, it's posh and a longish walk from home. Greenwich is much more convenient for me. But sometimes, I'm tired and jump in a cab home from Blackheath station (a habit I really should get out of). Tonight I did just that. But I was starving. And the Village Deli was open and perfect. Back to that pie. Oh my goodness the pie. Wonderful wonderful mashed potato, which perfectly crisped under the grill (can you tell I haven't been eating carbs much recently?) Yummy meat and veggies - even a stray broadbean to make me feel especially wholesome. It's one of the best shepherds pies I've EVER eaten. And it was only £3.25. I might move in. Instead, because I had to spend over £6 to use my card (my only gripe and I've already forgiven them), i bought to scotch eggs for my lunch tomorrow. If I wasn't too full of pie, I'd have eaten them too. The rest of the place? Seating area for eating in (the do cakes, tea, coffee etc) and I'm assuming they'd warm any of the goodies on display. Staff were friendly. And they're open until 9. I'm in serious lust with Village Deli.

Was looking for a little bit of my NYC home in London. Got the chopped liver which came with…read morelightly toasted challah bread. Just the way my mom made it. They offer some good choices for brunch. Had the lox with latkes and sour cream. Lox was fresh and the latkes were on point. Sat at the bar and had friendly conversation with the bartender and servers. If you're planning on coming after 1, make a reservation. Looking forward to coming back here upon my return to the area.

Man, a legit Jewish deli in East London! I've been complaining about the lack of sandwiches in…read moreLondon for so long, and this place does not disappoint! Tried their Reuben (with pastrami) and the Braised Brisket - both were fantastic. Highly highly recommend trying their pastrami, as it was cooked to perfection. The first bite sent you into this kind of food-orgasm-coma where you had to kindly remind yourself that you're in public and you should probably not be making noises like that. The owner and the staff were super friendly! Things were a bit slow but only because it was their first day open - every business has kinks to work out on opening day. Totally worth the wait, and prices are on average with other places in the area. Will definitely be going back!

A sleeper artisan genuine Italian deli with magnificent service and food. Value for lunch is…read moreexceptional especially considering the high brow valueless restaurants on the same block that only are one in the evening for the highgate and highgate clientele

I love this little shop in Vicky Park Village! With a good cheese selection in the back, it…read morecompletes the 'village' feel of the area, complementing the nearby butcher, fishmonger, greengrocers, dry cleaner, and pharmacy. There's a good selection of cordials and juice, olives and antipasto as well as organic dry goods. The Deli is also home to a cafe so you can stop by and relax with a tea or coffee. Prices are reasonable and you can, of course, buy everything in small quantities.

We had a rare Monday off work. The sun was shining, we'd had a walk around Victoria Park and we…read morefancied a brunch-y type offering but couldn't deal with the hoardes of children at the Pavilion Cafe. The Refreshment Room at the Deli Downstairs provided the answer. Amazing Croque Madame (only quibble would be the fried egg was a leeetle bit underdone), a bacon sandwich on really good bread with nice thick bacon and two yummy flat whites. We sat outside on recycled tables, drinking from re-purposed yoghurt pots (the posh terracotta French kind- not plastic pots!) and admired the selection of tea towels they had for sale. Service was fast and friendly, the food tasty and filling and the whole thing cost less than £15. Two happy campers!

This is my Happy Place!…read more Happy & efficient customer service. No, not just bog standard... This is real Italian, homey, get in here and eat, chat, stay a while. Happy to find all the ingredients I need to prepare delicious Italian cuisine at home. No, don't be looking for chain stuff this is from the mother land! Happy to get personal service and cooking tips. True Italians love sharing the passion and history of their cuisine. Happy with the prices. They're not here to rob you.. They genuinely want your custom & offer fair prices for great & authentic products. Happy to get cooked food... Arancini is life!! Happy to feel like I've just arrived in Italy. The shop is not huge and that's a good thing. Snug, cosy, welcoming and you're in the mix with true Italians. You name it, Antonio has it (will get it) and guess what... This will be your happy place too. #LiveLifeLikeLDN

Just by the hustle and bustle of the 'Pound a Bowl' market on the high street is this little…read moreItalian Dellicatessen. While it makes a change from the 99 p stores, Sainsbury's and fishmongers everywhere in Lewisham town centre, it has its Cons. There is as you can imagine, pasta, biscuits , pistachio milk - the standard. Along with fresh olives and meats behind the counter. Surprisingly the fresh counter is reasonably priced, but the cupboard food is extortionately priced - even for Italian imports. Service is also very slow. But it has it's place.

This deli has got to be one of the best places to pick up some seriously good Italian produce…read more From its home-made pasta and pesto, to the selection of Italian sausage and salamis, olives and cheese, everything is top quality. Also sells the most wonderful looking bushy topped fennel and pomodorino pachino tomatos which just melt in the mouth. Fantastic, real Italian family-run place with great fresh authentic produce. Fare Visita!