8 London Desserts You Have To Try

Tiramisu, La Mamma Mia

London’s best tiramisu might well deserve its own article (stay tuned) but for now, we’re shouting out La Mamma Mia. Their classic recipe is delicious, but it’s their pistachio number that really pushes it over the edge. Basically, you have to try it.

Their classic recipe is delicious, but its their pistachio number that really pushes it over the edge

where: Across London
website: www.lamammamia.co.uk

Sticky Toffee Pudding, The Devonshire

The Guinness gets the headlines, but the restaurant is the real underrated star of The Devonshire. The menu features delicious twists on classic recipes and their sticky toffee pudding has become the stuff of legend. Topped with ice cream and caramelised banana, it’s the best we’ve seen on this staple British dessert.

where: 17 Denman St, London W1D 7HW
website: www.devonshiresoho.co.uk

Basque Cheesecake, Le Maritxu

The Basque region in Spain is, possibly, the culinary centre of the world, with more Michelin-star restaurants per capita than anywhere else. Thankfully, places like La Maritxu share some of this wealth with the rest of us.

Run by three sisters from the area, this is a true labour of love, serving up traditional and delicious Basque cheesecake. The burnt exterior and rich creamy middle prompts a queue down the street from its Paddington location.

where: 12 Connaught St, St George’s Fields, London W2 2AF
website: www.lamaritxucheesecake.co.uk

Baklava, Berenjak

Our favourite spot for all things Persian, of course Berenjak delivers a mouth-watering twist on the iconic baklava. Following the fool-proof train of thought that ice cream improves almost anything, it’s half an XL baklava and half an ice-cream sandwich, combining flaky filo pastry, honey, pistachio and Turkish ice cream.

where: 27 Romilly St, London W1D 5AL
website: berenjaklondon.com

Seasonal Trifle, Cadogan Arms

A good contender for the most photogenic dessert, the seasonal fruit trifle at The Cadogan Arms is a showstopper. Whether that’s strawberries in the summer or blackberries in the autumn, it will be paired with heapings of cream, custard and crumble and stunningly presented.

A good contender for the most photogenic dessert, the seasonal fruit trifle at The Cadogan Arms is a showstopper

where: 298 King’s Road, Chelsea, SW3 5UG 
website: www.thecadoganarms.london

Lemon Meringue Pie, Gloria

For the most extra dessert in London, head to Gloria for their lemon meringue pie. The twist is, that they’ve heaped an absolute mountain of meringue, enough to make you concerned about a London-wide meringue shortage.

The amount is enough to make you concerned about a London-wide meringue shortage

where: 54-56 Great Eastern St, London EC2A 3QR
website: www.bigmammagroup.com

Crumble, Humble Crumble

Humble Crumble began with the simple question: “Why doesn’t London have any dedicated spots for crumble?” Judging by the regular queues out the door of each of its locations, clearly, it was a question well worth asking.

Featuring sustainable and freshly sourced produce and an array of some of the most creative desserts in the capital, this is a must-visit. Choose from a selection of regular crumbles as well as seasonal specials, with toppings including everything like custard, fresh fruit, ice cream, and melted chocolate.

where: Borough Market, Spitalfields & Camden Market
website: humble-crumble.com

Creme Caramel, Bouchon Racine

When on the lookout for desserts, chances are you’ll be hunting around the French kitchens of London. Bouchon Racine is one of the finest, and its creme caramel is the pick of the bunch, a sleek, shimmering delight of a plate.

Chances are you’ll be hunting around the French kitchens of London, and Bouchon Racine is one of the finest

where: Upstairs, 66 Cowcross St, London EC1M 6BP
website: www.bouchonracine.com