Best Pastries in Moor Park

"Mini Éphémère, a lemon and yuzu meringue and cream version of the Merveilleux. Finding a delicious sweet treat for less than £2 anywhere in London is rare but finding something that will put your sweet tooth into a trance in South Kensington for £1.20 is some kind of miracle. At Aux Merveilleux de Fred, the mini versions of their namesake confections are so light – and inexpensive – that you can indulge without guilt."

"For the melt-in-the-mouth pastry experience only a true French chef such as Frédéric Vaucamps can achieve, book yourself in at Aux Merveilleux de Fred. Famed for their brioches, meringues and truffles, which are must-buys, the whole menu is highly acclaimed. Do yourself a favour and get some takeaway buns to enjoy as you travel around the rest of the city – they are truly merveilleux."

"If you’re a big fan of croissants, then the Pasty Parlour is a must for your Little Black Book. One of London’s best bakeries, everything is baked fresh on-site daily and their pastries are said to rival the originals from across the channel. 8 Piazza Walk, London E1 8FU; thepastryparlour.co.uk"

"This dog-friendly east London café is certainly one to add to your London vegan food roster. Not only is there a full vegan English breakfast, complete with crispy hash browns, roasted plum tomatoes and grilled sourdough dripping in creamy vegan butter, they also serve seriously generous portions, leaving even the hungriest of customers full. There’s far more than fry ups on offer, though: the spicy coconut ramen is a delightful winter warmer, served with silky tofu, shiitake mushrooms and thick udon noodles deliciously slurped up when drizzled in hot chilli oil."

"Italian-originating Said is the London offshoot of Rome’s oldest chocolate shop, but the gravity of such status doesn’t stop it from getting a little silly. Hot chocolate here transcends warm beverage to full-blown dessert – rich, thick, molten chocolate is spooned into cups so generously it often overflows. Cakes can be ordered here too, with the option of adding a dutiful drenching of hot milk, dark or white chocolate sauce."

"Fashion fans should bookmark this undeniably chic patisserie pronto. Pasticceria Marchesi is one of Milan’s most established bakeries and is now owned by one of the world’s biggest fashion powerhouses, Prada. They opened a London outpost earlier this year and it’s become one of Mount Street’s most Instagrammable spots – for both it’s sweet treats and sugar almond coloured interiors."

"Probably the first London opening to demonstrate the nature of the tail-end pandemic market: a corporate-indie (Harts Group) taking an absolutely premium Soho restaurant site (formerly Hix) and going hard on vibes, vibes, vibes. The large-format sharing plates — a short rib of beef; cochinita pibil; and an aping of Mexico City restaurant Contramar’s famous red-green sea bream all served with fixings and tortillas — are probably the trend to keep an eye on, following as they do from Santiago Lastra’s Kol, while frozen margaritas and a covetable mezcal range add their own buzz. If someone wanted to say “Soho is back,” they’d probably point here."

"The newest member of the ever-expanding family of London taquerias, El Pastor Soho will be bringing the company’s trademark tacos, tostadas, mezcal and a distinctly fiesta spirit to London’s West End. There’s not a single dud on the menu, which includes the house special taco, made with marinated pork shoulder and caramelised pineapple. 66-70 Brewer St, Soho, London W1F 9UP Nearest Tube: Piccadilly Circus"

"Taking over the old Hix space, El Pastor's latest Mexican restaurant is landing in Soho. Alongside tacos and tostadas, they have a bar with a "house party vibe" in the basement too."

"Offering sleek interiors with industrial elements, the Union Street Cafe looks at first glimpse like one very sexy restaurant. But delve a little deeper and you'll find their gorgeous Olive Grove area where foliage, vines and rustic furnishings make up an even more beautiful area of the venue."

"A short walk from Borough Market, this chic bar and restaurant brings you an authentic taste of Northern Italy. With a seasonally-changing menu of delicious dishes, not to mention some stunning wines and cocktails, it's one of London's best Italian restaurants."

"East London's favourite rooftop is heading South this summer, with a sister site on Peckham Hill. Mark your calendar for August, when you can swing by for weekend brunch, small plates, neighbourhood-inspired cocktails and live DJs... all with stunning views of the city."

"Officina 00 has moved its tables onto the streets of Shoreditch, with parasols and blankets on hand for the unpredictable British weather. Pasta is made daily on site and paired with authentic Italian ingredients and unconventional cooking methods to create punchy statement dishes. With the new terrace comes a fresh menu of eight pasta dishes, as well as plenty of snacks and starters."

"Officina 00, Old Street’s pasta workshop and restaurant, will continue to offer delivery via Slerp and Deliveroo. Offering most dishes from their a la carte menu, delivery is available from 12 – 9pm, Wednesday – Sunday. Fresh pasta is also available for delivery, alongside a selection of wines, beers, and soft drinks."

"In fact, it was always a very good restaurant, home to a winning burger and some Isle Of Mull cheese puffs that might as well have been called Fuck Me, These Are Fantastic. But when this class act reopened after the first lockdown they set up a terrace under one of the big arches in Borough Market and an al fresco star was born. Never has feeling like you’re on holiday also felt so quintessentially London."

"Elliot’s is continuing the great tradition of mashing up two sweet items into one super hybrid treat with this creme brulee croissant, adding the creme inside the pastry and the brulee on top of it. It’s only available at weekends so you have all week to build up the anticipation."