Harden's says
Albert Adria (brother of El Bulli's Ferran, and former pastry chef at the world-famous restaurant) has arrived in London with a dessert and sparkling wine restaurant at Hotel Cafe Royal; he's bringing the famous white chocolate and hazelnut cheesecake from his smash-hit Barcelona joint, Tickets (pictured), along with intriguing-sounding dishes such as airwaffles with caramelised bananas, and chocolate ninoyoyaki cake balls.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“Living up to the naturally high expectations”; this prime site within the Café Royal, off Piccadilly Circus, wins praise – albeit on limited feedback this year – for the “meticulous patisserie” you would hope for from Albert Adrià (who, back in the day, was pastry chef at his brother Ferran’s world-famous destination restaurant: El Bulli, long RIP).
Summary
“Extraordinary” and “visually stunning” – the desserts and cakes at this café on a prime site in Regent Street come sprinkled with Adrià family magic (patron Albert is the brother of Catalan genius Ferran Adrià, and worked as pastry chef at his world-beating restaurant El Bulli, RIP). However, even those who feel “the desserts are really exceptional” can also note that “they don’t really deserve the price tags”. Still, “once at least you should give it a try, especially with all London’s Christmas lights aglow”.
Summary
“I love the signature cheesecake… if only it came in a bigger size!”. Albert Adria (pastry chef at one time at his brother Ferran’s famous El Bulli) is the name behind this swish café on Regent’s Street (now with an outside terrace too). For a blow-out sweet and glass of fizz, it’s not cheap but well-rated.
Summary
Albert Adrià (pastry chef back in the day at his brother Ferran’s world famous El Bulli) operates this marbled café, overlooking Regent Street, near Piccadilly Circus. When it comes to the menu, the clue is in the name, and on most accounts his “original”, delectable sweet creations – including the signature cheesecake – may be “a little pricey”, but are “simply legendary”.
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Hotel Café Royal, 70 Regent Street, London, W1B 4DY
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £45.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £8.00 |
 Extras |
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|---|---|
| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 15.00% |
Hotel Café Royal, 70 Regent Street, London, W1B 4DY
Opening hours
| Monday | 11 am‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am‑9 pm |
| Friday | 11 am‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am‑9 pm |
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