Ottolenghi Chelsea
Restaurant · Knightsbridge
261 Pavilion Rd, London SW1X 0BP, United Kingdom
Highlights
Mediterranean-inspired bites, vegetable-forward cooking, delicious cakes
Mediterranean-inspired bites, vegetable-forward cooking, delicious cakes
"Presented as a reliable savory option to bring to gatherings, the phyllo pie built on this recipe is described as very malleable — the writer says they’ve used different cheeses, swapped out the curry powder, subbed in some miso, added melty leeks, mushrooms, or even beans and chickpeas, and finished with crumpled roses of more phyllo. Phyllo can have a reputation for being hard to work with, but in practice the pie is forgiving because sheets are layered and ruffled, creating crispy bits on the sides; the main practical note is to thaw the phyllo in advance. “This crispy golden pie is sure to get some oohs and ahhs, and it’s great fresh or at room temperature.”" - Kat Thompson
"“My brother is a chef so we have all the cookbooks at home and I haven't actually ever opened that one, but I should. I think Zendaya has—I'm pretty sure she cooked something out of there the other day. I love [Ottolenghi] because it feels very unconventional. I love the idea of them having these big open plates and you're taking food from them. It feels like there's no waste there, which I like. It's a really easy lunch spot to grab food from. And ultimately, you know, it's healthier than going to a Pret and getting a sandwich full of sugar and salt.”" - jake missing
"We find it shocking that when we try wild and exotic things like ‘drinking more water’ or ‘getting eight hours sleep’, we do actually feel better. The same applies to ‘going for a walk’. What at first appears to be a deeply thankless task resulting in cold hands, does actually tend to be quite lovely once you get going. For added incentive, know that the new Ottolenghi deli in Chelsea is opening on Thursday, January 13. Stroll whimsically along the Thames, then hit up this new opening for pastries, a winter salad, or a proper sit-down meal. Wholesome day out, sorted." - heidi lauth beasley
"If you’ve passed an Ottolenghi shop window without pausing to gawk at the cake display, then you have the kind of self-discipline our Amazon delivery driver wishes we had. But ignoring the sweet treats at this Pavilion Road cafe is a mistake. Because as impressive as the array of cakes and tarts look, they taste even better. We struggle to pick between the moist carrot cake covered in criminal amounts of tangy cream cheese icing, or a mocha cheesecake tart that would even impress that friend who brags about not needing caffeine to function." - Heidi Lauth Beasley, Jake Oliver, Rianne Shlebak, Daisy Meager
"When you want to see if you still fancy this person in the daylight, sober and pre-caffeine, bring them to Ottolenghi Chelsea. Natural light and their coffee order can be very eye-opening indeed. Pick a few cakes from the display—our favourites are the moist carrot cake covered in criminal amounts of tangy cream cheese icing, the blueberry cupcake that looks almost too perfect to bite into, and the mocha cheesecake tart that would even impress that friend who brags about not needing caffeine to function. " - heidi lauth beasley, rianne shlebak
