Ottolenghi – London
Ottolenghi
Now famed by the tv show of the same name, Ottolenghi is the cookbook of the UK now. Even with all their cookbooks (which I regularly cook from) I still have to go to the stores to enjoy above everything else their amazing tuna (and the occasional pleasure of being cooked for). Everything in the store is as delicious as it looks, so make sure to stop in to see the famous huge meringues and try their lunch.
Ottolenghi is famous for it’s fusion of Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and Western food. Everything is richly coloured, works with vegetables prominent and focuses on blends of flavours.
I like the Belgravia branch best, you can sit out the back and enjoy a cake in the afternoon or grab lunch on the go.
Ottolenghi Notting Hill
This is a tiny shop with only two seats indoors and a communal table inside.
Nopi
The smartest of the chain, this is a formal restaurant rather than a cafe deli like the others.
Ottolenghi Islington
The original location, it is the largest and serves wine!