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.
Daphne's
Daphne's has been serving white truffles every season for more forty years in its ravishing conservatory dining room, and it sees no reason to change. White truffles are transforming (and best) in the simplest of classic Italian dishes.
Hence white truffle is grated with great ceremony over veal tartare, beef carpaccio, risotto and tagliatelle.
Price: tartare £30; pasta dishes: £40 starter, £75 main
