Salumeria opened its doors exactly a week ago. I had a quick peek on day one and have been waiting for an excuse to come back ever since. Stopped by for a coffee (excellent if a bit dear at £2.30 for a small cup) this morning and am sure to return soon.
This end of Portobello Road felt very neglected until a few years ago and is slowly turning into a bit of a foodie magnet. Bluebelles Cafe next door and Lowry & Baker across the road. There's also an increasing number of farmers/organic food stalls appearing at weekends.
Salumeria makes perfect sense as they are more a delicatessen in the vein of Mr Christian's on Elgin than just another yummy cafe. They are offering a very unusual selection of cheeses from Italy and Britain - some are made in London. Definitely not your everyday cheese on toast variety but perfect for a special occasion.
The meat counter is even better stocked and you can order fresh cuts for the weekend. read more