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.
The reputation of truffles as an aphrodisiac is well known. A home delivery service makes enormously good sense for breakfast in bed or seduction suppers.
Gelupo have teamed up with slurp to offer a home delivery service in zone, 1 and 2, and, a more limited offer in zone 3 and 4. Prices start from a modest
Gelupo have also created a limied edition white truffle ice-cream that offers decadence in a cone.
