THE FASHIONABLE OPTION Prada Caffè , Harrods
For a taste of Italian style in the heart of London head for Harrod ’ s Pop-Up Prada Caffè - open until the end of the year . Inspired by the fashion brand ’ s most famous stores – including its first-ever boutique , opened at Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in 1913 – Prada Caffè ’ s black-and-white chequered flooring , echoes the Prada ’ s iconic monochrome designs and paves the way to elegant velvet sofas in the season ’ s pale green , from which diners can admire the floral bas-reliefs that decorate the walls .
Outside , a fabulous summer terrace awaits , where guests can peruse the menu while they bask in the sunshine . Italian coffee accompanies salmon and scrambled eggs , sourdough avocado toast with hummus and fresh herbs or Eggs Florentine . There ’ s also a fabulous selection of pastries , cakes and tartlets .
Harrods , 87-135 Brompton Road , London SW1X 7XL
www . harrods . com / en-gb / restaurants / pradacaffe
UNIQUE JAPANESE OPTION The Aubrey
International Japanese restaurant , The Aubrey has created a unique brunch menu . Available every Saturday & Sunday from Midday , Japanese favourites are served alongside twists on classic brunch dishes . Okonomiyaki ( a savoury version of Japanese pancake ) is topped with shimeji , spring onion , and tonkatsu ;
cloud-like Fluffy Pancakes are piled high with lashings of whipped cream , seasonal berries and syrup ; and The Aubrey ’ s unique warm mochi ( Buchi ) served with toasted sesame and yuzu curd ; as well as Tokyo favourite ; Mille crêpe cake with miso cream . Subtly sweet and soft , the shokupan – Japanese milk bread – is a key ingredient for The Aubrey ’ s famed sandos while those with a more savoury palette will love Brunch dishes , like Tokyo Eggs Royale with yuzu hollandaise and tea-smoked salmon .
There ’ s also the option to add two hours of freeflowing bottomless beverages , choosing from The Aubrey ’ s very own champagne , Akashi Kuro Sake , or cocktails . Brunch is a dog-friendly service , and there ’ s even a menu for pets too . I
66 Knightsbridge , London , SW1X 7LA ; www . theaubreycollection . com / london / brunch
THE ITALIAN OPTION Sette by Scarpetta
Located within the super luxe Bulgari Hotel , Sette by Scarpetta is about as swish as it gets when it comes to weekend brunch . Every Saturday and Sunday diners can choose between shared items and three or four courses of elevated dishes that include short rib & bone marrow agnolotti and lobster tagliolini , with the option of adding some free-flowing champagne to the mix . There ’ s also a choice of delicious starters and desserts . With live music on offer , Sette is the place to go to celebrate the weekend in style .
4 Knightsbridge Green , SW1X 7QA ; settelondon . co . uk
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