Where to eat truffles in London
Did you know that white truffles cannot be cultivated? They're only found in the wild by specially trained pigs between October and early December, mostly in Piedmont. No wonder they're known as 'white diamonds'.
As such, they are of course strikingly expensive, but the taste is like nothing else. For white truffle virgins, think earthy and pungent with sensual, almost musky aroma. Many even claim they have aphrodisiacal qualities. Black truffles have a deeper, more bosky taste and make better partners to more boldly flavoured dishes.
We've scouted out some of the best restaurants and most creative ways to enjoy truffles black and white this season.
With its tomato red booths and retro mint walls, 45 Jermyn Street behind Fortnum & Mason is St James's most beautiful art-deco truffle haven.
Most indulgently of all are the sourdough truffle and cheese toasties. For dessert lovers the pièce de résistance must be their last, final flourish; salt-and-honey-drizzled malt ice-cream, sprinkled with a finely grated crown of truffle. 'Decadence' is an understatement.
Dinner for two: £100
