The Dessert Detective
33 Best Dessert Shops near South Kensington (2026)
33 places found
South Kensington punches well above its weight for dessert spots. We've tracked down 33 spots near South Kensington, each rated by taste, looks and value. Standouts include Venchi Chocolate @ Harrod's London and Amorino Gelato - London Knightsbridge. Here are the best places to get desserts near South Kensington right now.
Frequently asked questions
Where's the best dessert near South Kensington?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated spots near South Kensington are listed above — ranked by taste, looks and value from real reviews.
Which dessert shops near South Kensington deliver?
Check the delivery info on each shop's listing — many spots near South Kensington offer delivery via their own site or a third-party app.
Are there vegan dessert options near South Kensington?
Yes — switch to map view or browse the listings above for dietary details on each shop.
33 places
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Chocolatiers££
Venchi Chocolate @ Harrod's London
London
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Venchi at Harrods Chocolate Hall — the ultimate Italian luxury gelato and chocolate experience in London's most iconic department store
Open
Ice Cream & Gelato££
Amorino Gelato - London Knightsbridge
London
🥗 Vegetarian; Vegan options
🥇 Signature Item
Amorino Knightsbridge flower cone gelato — Amorino's signature hand-shaped rose of gelato at Brompton Road SW3 Knightsbridge, one of London's most prestigious shopping streets and a luxury gelato destination
Closed
Bakeries & Pastries££
Heidi
London · Chelsea
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Chocolate cake and pain aux raisins — 4.9-star hidden gem inside the grounds of Royal Hospital Chelsea; beautifully presented pastries; peaceful courtyard setting; not visible from the street
Closed
Chocolatiers£££
Birley Chocolate
London · Chelsea
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Thick Italian hot chocolate and single-origin gelato — 4.9-star boutique Chelsea chocolatier; next to Birley Bakery (reportedly Beyoncé's favourite); freshly made gelato in unique flavours; dog ice cream too
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Waffles & Churros££
Suzette South Kensington
London · South Kensington
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Buckwheat galette with classic fillings — Suzette South Kensington is an excellent French crêperie near the museums
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Closed
Chocolatiers££
Makers
London
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Makers Chelsea single-origin chocolate truffle — a handcrafted truffle made from traceable single-origin chocolate at Old Church Street SW3 Chelsea, one of London's most refined artisan chocolatiers
Open
Chocolatiers££
PIERRE MARCOLINI Harrods
London
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Pierre Marcolini Harrods signature praline — a precisely crafted Belgian praline from one of Belgium's most celebrated chocolatiers at Harrods Knightsbridge SW1X, the world's most prestigious retail address for fine chocolate
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Chocolatiers££
Venchi Chocolate & Gelato
London
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Venchi South Kensington gianduja gelato — silky Piedmont hazelnut gianduja gelato from Italy's legendary confectionery brand at Exhibition Road SW7, steps from the V&A and Natural History Museum
Open
Ice Cream & Gelato££
Unico Gelato & Caffè
London
🥗 Vegetarian; Vegan options
🥇 Signature Item
Unico Gelato South Kensington artisan pistachio — a vivid intensely nutty pistachio gelato at Gloucester Road SW7, a quality West London gelateria in one of London's most international neighbourhoods
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NEW
Ice Cream & Gelato£
Oddono's Gelati Italiani
London · South Kensington
🥗 Vegan options
🥇 Signature Item
Over 130 flavours of daily-made Italian gelato; Sicilian pistachio and hazelnut are legendary
Open
Ice Cream & Gelato£
Oddono's South Kensington
London · South Kensington
🥗 Vegan options
🥇 Signature Item
Artisan Italian-method gelato with 50+ flavours — Oddono's is South Kensington's beloved gelateria, a staple for locals and museum visitors alike
Open
Ice Cream & Gelato££
Venchi
London · Chelsea
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Stracciatella, hazelnut and milk chocolate gelato — 4.7-star King's Road Venchi; outstanding knowledgeable staff; chocolate shop alongside premium gelato; kids and families welcome
Open
Ice Cream & Gelato£
Oddono's Gelati
London · South Kensington
🥗 Vegan options
🥇 Signature Item
Over 130 flavours of daily-made Italian gelato; Sicilian pistachio and hazelnut are legendary
Open
Patisseries & Cakes££
Sakurado Japanese Patisserie Kensington
London · South Kensington
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Yuzu tart — bright, citrusy and perfectly balanced; Sakurado Kensington is the area's finest Japanese patisserie
Open
Chocolatiers££
Läderach | UK | London | Kings Road
London
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Laederach King's Road FrischSchoggi — hand-broken shards of Swiss chocolate bark made fresh daily at King's Road Chelsea SW3, the Swiss brand's most exclusive London location on this iconic fashion street
Open
Patisseries & Cakes££
Aux Merveilleux de Fred London
London
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Aux Merveilleux de Fred South Kensington meringue — a cloud of freshly whipped cream and meringue chips rolled in chocolate at Old Brompton Road SW7, the French confection in London's most internationally visited neighbourhood
Closed
Patisseries & Cakes££
The Cake Parlour
London
🥗 Vegetarian
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The Cake Parlour Sloane Street bespoke wedding cake — a multi-tiered elegantly decorated wedding cake built to the couple's vision at Sloane Street Chelsea, London's most prestigious cake studio address
Open
Ice Cream & Gelato££
Amorino Gelato - London Chelsea
London
🥗 Vegetarian; Vegan options
🥇 Signature Item
Amorino Chelsea King's Road flower cone gelato — Amorino's signature hand-shaped rose of gelato at King's Road SW3 Chelsea, one of London's most fashionable and prestigious shopping streets
Open
Ice Cream & Gelato££
Badiani Gelato
London · Chelsea
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Pistachio buonetelli and hot chocolate gelato — 4.5-star Chelsea gelateria; buonetelli pistachio described as the best bite of ice cream ever by regulars; late evening hot chocolate praised
Open
Ice Cream & Gelato££
Badiani Gelato Chelsea
London
🥗 Vegetarian; Vegan options
🥇 Signature Item
Badiani Buontalenti gelato Chelsea — the historic Florentine gelato recipe at Fulham Road SW10 Chelsea, one of London's most prestigious neighbourhoods and a fitting home for this historic Italian gelato brand
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Dessert Bars££
Trevi Italian Tiramisu
London
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Trevi Italian Tiramisu South Kensington — a classic Italian tiramisu made fresh daily with quality mascarpone and espresso at Bute Street SW7, the finest tiramisu in London's most international neighbourhood
Open
Ice Cream & Gelato££
Amorino Gelato
London · Chelsea
🥗 Vegan options
🥇 Signature Item
Flower-shaped gelato cone on King's Road — 4.5-star Chelsea Amorino; open until midnight; allergy-aware staff praised by visitors; pistachio latte also popular
Open
Dessert Bars££
Chelsea Crêperie
London · Chelsea
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Sweet and savoury crepes — 4.3-star Fulham Road crêperie open from 7am; praised for outstanding afternoon tea experience; Algerian-French-Italian fusion with friendly staff
Open
Waffles & Churros££
My Old Dutch Pancake, Waffle & Poffertjes House
London
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
My Old Dutch King's Road poffertjes — traditional Dutch poffertjes made in a cast iron pan at King's Road Chelsea SW3, the Dutch pancake institution brought to London's most fashionable street
Open
Bakeries & Pastries££
Molly Rose Bakery
London
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Molly Rose Bakery South Kensington sourdough — a naturally leavened loaf at Old Brompton Road South Kensington, artisan bread in one of London's most internationally visited and prestigious neighbourhoods
Open
Ice Cream & Gelato££
Snowflake Gelato | South Kensington
London
🥗 Vegetarian; Vegan options
🥇 Signature Item
Snowflake Gelato South Kensington luxury scoop — a freshly churned luxury artisan gelato at Thurloe Street SW7 South Kensington, one of London's most refined gelato experiences in the museum district
Open
Patisseries & Cakes££
Kova Patisserie (South Kensington)
London · South Kensington
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Matcha Mille Crêpe Cake — also signature pistachio Basque cheesecake
Open
Ice Cream & Gelato££
Snowflake Luxury Gelato (South Kensington)
London · South Kensington
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Artisan gelato with tableside hot chocolate drizzle; gelato afternoon tea (macaron sandwiches, gelato cakes)
Open
NEW
Ice Cream & Gelato££
Snowflake Luxury Gelato
London · South Kensington
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Award-winning artisan gelato in 50+ flavours — 15 UK boutiques; gelato afternoon tea is the showstopper
Open
Patisseries & Cakes££
The Hummingbird Bakery - South Kensington
London
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Hummingbird Bakery South Kensington red velvet cupcake — the celebrated American-style red velvet cupcake with cream cheese frosting at Old Brompton Road SW7, one of London's most visited bakery institutions
Closed
Doughnuts££
Bread Ahead South Kensington
London
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Bread Ahead South Kensington doughnut — a naturally leavened slow-proved doughnut at Pelham Street, bringing the Borough Market institution's celebrated baking to London's museum district
Open
Waffles & Churros££
The Kensington Creperie
London · South Kensington
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
French crêpe in the heart of South Kensington — the Kensington Creperie is a museum district staple for sweet and savoury crêpes
Closed
Patisseries & Cakes££
Philippe Conticini - South Kensington
London
🥗 Vegetarian
🥇 Signature Item
Philippe Conticini South Kensington signature éclair — a precision-crafted choux pastry éclair from the celebrated French pâtissier at Cromwell Place SW7, one of London's most technically refined French pastry destinations