Tuesday, May 24, 2005

The Saviour of Ice Cream in London



When the Owners of La Bottega del Gelato in Bayswater retired six months ago I knew that Londoners who savour real Italian home made ice cream would be in serious trouble.

The outlet has allegedly been passed on to a relative; however what is being served is clearly industrial.

Some may remember a similar affair with the retirement of the owner and ice cream maker at Benigra on Tottenham Court Road some 8-10 years ago.

Thankfully Christian O'donno and a friend who were students in London and could not satisfy their taste for the Ice Cream of their homeland saw a gap in the market. After undergoing on the job training back in Italy they opened a superb Ice Cream Parlour in South Kensington that also supplies some notable restaurants. The sorbets and Ice Creams are really outstanding!

O'donno, 14 Bute Street, South Kensington, London SW7

1 comment:

Gastro1 said...

At the moment the Sicilian Pistachio Ice cream is stunning.

Standards remain very high here and there is also a parlour in Selfridges.

For those that rate nearby Bospherous Kebabs on Old Brompton Road one of the sorbets here post Kebab is always a joy !