There are so many cakes on offer that a Brunetti experience can be overwhelming. I love the lobster tails (a layered pastry filled with custard) and the tartufo balls (chou pastry filled with chocolate crème). The chocolates are delicious, as are the gelati, pastries, macarons and extravagant birthday cakes. Sharing a selection of mini cakes is ideal. After dinner on Friday we shared the cointreau cream tart, tartufo, chocolate hazelnut cheese cake, rum baba and tiramisu macaron.
I used to find the coffee bitter and the hot chocolate strangely tasting like banana – but I am told the blends have changed and are now improved.
The Italian display, lively atmosphere and delicious desserts make Brunetti a perfect spot for a late night sugar snack. There is also a range of savouries, but the sweets are so good that a visit without cakes seems sacrilegious.
