Nice breakfast and coffee spot along the river. Small outdoor patio area and great coffee. It's…read morelittle hidden gem in the area

This is an absolute must in the Holland Park/ Kensington area of London. Looks a little funky on…read morethe exterior but wow ..great place.

Specks is Notting Hill/Bayswater/Kensington's best kept secret. Amazing authentic fresh Italian…read moreingredients for taking home and cooking or re-heating. The place is so Italian they close for weeks on end in the Summer and boot you out at closing time if you are dithering. For starters they have all the usual meats (sliced while you wait), mozzeralla, tomoatoe, marinated artichokes, bread sticks and things. For pastas they have fresh made lasagna (vegetarian and meat) that you reheat in the oven, as well as a range of fresh pasta and sauces for reheating on the stove. Please don't waste them on the microwave! They also have escalopes (chicken - I avoid the veal) and various salads all made fresh and different every time I go in. Good collection of vegetarian dishes. This is a great place to go if you don't really cook but want to impress people who do with a gourmet "home cooked" meal. Just get all the supplies and have it in the oven or simmering when people arrive. The perfect crime! Of course this deception doesn't come cheap. Every time I've catered from Specks it's come out at least £15 per head, which is a lot for a home cooked meal but the same quality food in a London restaurant would set you back at least £35. Make sure you get the shell shaped chocolate pastries for desert.

A fabulous Italian deli stocked from floor to ceiling with goodies throughout the shop. It's so…read moretightly packed that you need to be slightly careful not to tip something over :-) I loved this place and visited at least twice during my short stay. Run by a bunch of Italian men this place has Italian ingredients galore, meats, cheeses, oils, vinegars, sauces and prepared foods. They also have a fresh bread counter with lots of Italian breads. You can say this place is more or less edible :-) The prepared foods like risotto and vegetables are lovely as are the choice of cheeses and meats. The quality is good and the prices are also quite ok. I would shop here regularly if I could :-) it's a slice of Italy in London.

This is THE Italian deli for sweet and savoury treats to snag for dinner or a picnic. Takeaway…read morecontainers are secure and adorable, perfect for posh nosh in the park or a homemade meal you didn't feel like sweating over for hours. The wine selection is impressive, as is the deli-style spread of cheeses and meats. It's not cheap, but you're in Parsons Green, what do you expect? Homemade gooey lasagna ready for a brief oven blast, the most succulent roasted chicken imaginable, and hearty soups. Don't even get me started on the panna cotta. It's like creme brulee's much hotter cousin. The tiramisu is to die for, too. For less dairy-inclined folk, there are usually sweet breads and muffins. An antipasto buffet priced by weight with sardines, artichoke hearts, brine-soaked olives, and caprese salad has been my dinner many a night. Insider tip: all the shop-keepers I've met are Portuguese. Throw out an "obrigado" and maybe they'll give you a break on the cheese.

Found this place walking back to the rented flat. Looked at menu and then found reviews on YELP…read more They gave a few outdoor seats and 9 tables inside. Nice small cafe. Ordered breakfast, I had French toast and she had eggs with salmon. Both very good. Nice neighborhood place.

Great coffee. Well run family business…read more They love Aussies. 100% recommendation. Best coffee in West Kensington

I can't say enough good things about this place. I'm fortunate enough to live about a 5 minute…read morewalk from the place, but even if I lived in East London I wouldn't hesitate to venture down here to buy my meat. The quality of their produce is top notch - for example, one Sunday lunch my sister bought a whole lamb shoulder (over 2 kilos) to roast for a few hours. Between the five of us, we ate THE WHOLE THING. It was just that good. I don't think I could ever describe lamb as being more-ish, but none of us could stop. HG Walter offer a comprehensive selection of meats including the lesser known cuts, game and special items every week (seasonal animals, specialty meats such as rare-breed pork etc.). They have a large variety of sausages (usually more than 10), really tasty burgers (particularly their lamb and mango one), and some pre-prepped stuff such as marinaded chicken breasts, kebabs, and prepared quail. Also, if you ask for them, they'll provide you with very cheap bones/carcasses for stock making which makes some damn tasty stock. They also sell eggs, some pretty decent local vegetable produce, some cheeses and deli items (a small pate selection including their excellent pate campagne, olives, olive oils, and a variety of condiments from companies such as Tracklements and Seggiano). Although the place is always busy (they're open until 7 which is perfect for the walk home), as mentioned by Vikki the line diminishes very quickly. The staff are great, they're always friendly and helpful. If you're not quite sure which cut to buy, they'll ask you how you're cooking it and will offer an appropriate suggestion. Likewise, if they're out of stock of one thing, they'll suggest an appropriate replacement (and not just upsell more expensive cuts). Shopping here is an absolute pleasure. In terms of price, it's not cheap cheap but cheaper than the some of the big name butchers in London. Their cheaper cuts are great value when you consider the quality - the belly pork is one of my staples at 7 quid a kilo and I find I can just about afford it on my PhD stipend. In conclusion: as I said before, I'd happily travel across town to shop here. A very enjoyable shopping experience and that's before you've even tasted their food. One last tip: their Scotch Eggs are absolutely OUT OF THIS WORLD. Trust me. The crunchiness of the breadcrumbs, tastiness of the oniony-sausagey inside and the soft egg. They're a total steal.

This small family butcher's is just packed full of unspeakably good stuff…read more There's the standard range of sausages, joints of meat and mince, but these guys take it to the next level! Skewers of marinated meat, stuffed chicken breats, gorgeous varieties of sausages (I can reccomend the chilli, but be prepared for some big heat!), and a chock deli section complete with luxury cheese and unbelievable pork pies. Also shelving behind with top quality dry goods and jars, and a small area of organic vegetables outside. And if you want a summer treat, get one of their handmade burgers, a ciabatta roll and a barbie. Sheer bliss! I used to rate Moen and Sons in Clapham as my top sausage provider, but they are now facing some stiff competition!

The original grocer's on Elgin Crescent; I've been buying my bread and treats here long before The…read moreGrocer on Elgin opened immediately opposite. They have a delicious delicatessen counter and stock the right selection of emergency food if you are running late for a dinner party - yours! But the bread is definitely which sets Mr Christian's apart - a great choice and fresh every day, including Sundays. And the staff are great, too, knowledgeable and friendly.

Fantastic! I love their lunch deal...£4 freshly made…read moreamazing bagettes which are, if you pick wisely, larger than the average person! Packet of crisps and a drink, what a bargain! Great selection of speciality sauces, olives and condiments mmm yum

Oh this place is just fabulous. Their lasagne is the best I've ever had. Anywhere, including…read moreItaly. Their Italian cheeses should be in heaven, the Gorgonzola is about as perfect as it can be. Only dissapointment was that they serve coffee in cardboard cups! They wouldn't get away with that in Bologna, Flotence or Rome and it lets them down a bit.

Best Italian deli in London! You can find amazing vegetables, fruits, cheese, hams and lots of…read moreunique Italian products.

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.

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