There’s something about the unique taste of truffle that is captivating and utterly delicious in equal measure. An indulgent ingredient loved by both diners and chefs all around the world, black truffle season is one you don’t want to miss. Famed for its luxurious, earthy flavour, truffle can add flavour to your fries and works well in things such as soup and mac’n cheese. No matter what you’re craving, there are so many restaurants when you’re looking for where to buy truffle in London and indulge as part of your meal. Here are our top places.
Benares Mayfair: Essex Farm Chicken Momo
Mayfair
Indulge in Michelin-starred Indian cuisine this truffle season with Benares’ Essex Farm Chicken Momo (£20). The rich Italian truffle shorba (soup) with slow-roasted chestnut crumble is accompanied with a chicken dumpling and topped with generous black winter truffle shavings. A vegetarian version is also available.
Cicchetti Knightsbridge: Truffle & Pecorino Ravioli
As the decadent black truffles come into season, delight in Cicchetti Knightsbridge’s signature Truffle & Pecorino Ravioli (£14.25). Made fresh to order, this delicious, comforting and creamy dish is topped with shavings of truffle, ready to be perfectly paired with a light salad and crisp glass of wine.
Hush Mayfair: Chicken, Leek & Black Truffle Terrine
Mayfair
For a truly tempting truffle dish, visit Hush Mayfair for the must-try Chicken, Leek and Black Truffle Terrine (£17)– a light yet heartystarter to kick off your meal. Served with a sweet leek vinaigrette to cut through the rich terrine and a slice of toasted brioche, enjoy in either the Courtyard or the Brasserie.
Burger & Lobster: Beast Burger & Truffle Fries
Various London locations
Snap up the ultimate surf & turf combo this truffle season and feast on Burger & Lobster’s Beast Burger. Topped with moreish truffle & tarragon mayo, choose from either a 5oz (£22) or 8oz (£28) juicy Nebraskan beef patty loaded with indulgent lobster meat, melted brie and crunchy fennel slaw. Go all-out and pair with Burger & Lobster’s crisp Truffle Fries (£5), infused with black truffle and topped with Grana Padano.
These are our top places for where to buy truffle in London that are sure to hit the spot. The next time you’re craving truffle in London and can’t decide where to head for dinner, these should help. Where’s your favourite place to have truffle in the capital? Let us know in the comments below.
