La Patisserie des Reves, London UK

La Patisserie des Reves

Carrot Cake

Tart Taitin

Mille-Feuille

Already familiar with the work of Chef Philippe Conticini from a 2011 visit to his famous French flagship it was undoubtedly a gluttonous decision to enter London’s recently launched Patisserie des Reves following a three-part breakfast and in between tastings at Hedone and the Bubbledogs Kitchen Table yet despite tough decisions due to limited capacity I’m happy to report the Marylebone iteration shined every bit as brightly as the original. Truly a boutique experience with clean white lines juxtaposing walls of a sugary palate while refined service offers as much style as the sweet baubles under glass do substance it was eventually in a trio of novelties I’d passed up in Paris that I invested and carefully packed in an ornate box my degustation took to the streets where football fans celebrated a recent Brazilian win. Largely focused on choux and laminated pastry the first time around it was in cakes and tarts that this order began and with carrot cake richly spiced beneath a light layer of tangy crème fraiche while the buttery apple tart tiptoed a fine line between savory and sweet I couldn’t help but smile as I approached what came last – a filled to order Mille-Feuille reminiscent of Jacques Genin and far better than any other French pastry I’d find during my nine days in the UK.

RECOMMENDED: Tart Taitin, Mille-Feuille, and from my Parisian experience the Brest and St. Honore.

AVOID: N/A

TIP: With the items under glass entirely for display and most items prepped or stored in back the average order takes approximately fifteen minutes to fill, depending on the line. Those in a hurry are advised to call in advance.

http://www.lapatisseriedesreves.com/uk/