European Shopping

Soho remains the home of some of London's best Italian delis. Stock up on fresh pasta, cheeses, meats and wines – amongst hundreds of other delicious goodies – at two of the area’s favourites: Lina Stores and Fratelli Camisa.

For creamily authentic Portuguese custard tarts (pasteis de nata) and Portuguese ready-made meals head for the Funchal Bakery on Stockwell Road or Lisboa Patisserie.

For a taste of Spain R Garcia and Sons imports every conceivable Spanish favourite, including hard-to-find tinned goodies.

If you’re in North London, make a beeline for Brindisa in Exmouth Market, for top quality imported Spanish meats including an excellent range of chorizo and hams.

Piccadilly is home to the Maison de Chocolat, the perfect place to treat yourself or someone else to everyone's favourite sweet.