Brunch: the breakfast for champions (who like to sleep in and maybe also have morning tipple). Who needs a boring routine when you can have sweet and savoury on the same plate, fueled by bottomless mimosas? Brunch is where pancakes and omelettes join forces with burgers and benedicts for a delicious fusion of breakfast and lunch.
With Chelsea’s vibrant brunch scene promising a perfect start to your day, we present a selection of the best spots for you to explore.
Azzurra
Sample a taste of la dolce vita with Azzurra’s Sunday brunch menu. The family-style menu is inspired by founder David Yeo’s travels around Sicily and the Amalfi Coast and features dishes such as sea bream tartare with avocado, lime, and hazelnut and busiate pasta served with Datterini tomato and prawns. For something sweet, the menu finishes with an indulgent dessert platter, showcasing the finest Italian delicacies. Buon appetito!
127-128 Sloane Street, SW1X 9AS; azzurrarestaurant.co.uk
Granger & Co.
On Pavilion Road, Bill Granger’s Granger & Co. is the place to visit for a laid-back brunch experience. Try the all-time favourite ricotta hotcakes with banana and honeycomb butter, as featured in the OnePlate Brunch in London cookbook – also effortless to make at home should inclement weather put you off venturing outside. If you fancy something a little more savoury, its egg dishes are delicious, such as the potato and feta rösti, poached eggs, hot smoked ChalkStream trout and dill yoghurt.
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237-239 Pavilion Road, SW1X 0BP; grangerandco.com
The Aubrey at the Mandarin Oriental
This award-winning restaurant boasts a unique brunch menu perfect for those with a penchant for Japanese cuisine. Available exclusively on the weekends, enjoy menu delights such as the Tokyo eggs Royale with yuzu hollandaise and classic Japanese fluffy pancakes, and pair with the selection of bottomless cocktails. We recommend the Japanese Bloody Mary to really kick off your weekend.
66 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7LA; mandarinoriental.com
The LaLee
You can’t go wrong with The LaLee Full English, which is equipped with bacon, tomato, mushroom, sausage, black pudding, hash browns, and eggs. Looking for a veggie option? Chef Chris Hill’s twice-baked Montgomery cheese soufflé with celery, apple, and mustard dressing has been on the menu since the restaurant opened and is a popular Sloane Street staple. It’s definitely one to try to fully experience The LaLee.
75 Sloane Street, SW1X 9SG; thelalee.co.uk
Colbert
Staying true to the spirit of traditional French cafés, Colbert’s brunch menu offers a tasty selection of freshly baked viennoiserie alongside brunch staples such as eggs Florentine and eggs Royale. If you’re looking for something a little punchier, the steak haché Colbert is a great option.
50-52 Sloane Square, SW1W 8AX; colbertrestaurant.com
Sloane Place
Nestled in the heart of Chelsea, Sloane Place is a relaxed, yet chic, setting for an indulgent weekend brunch. With an extensive menu that caters to all tastes, enjoy healthy options like coconut bircher muesli or heartier dishes such as The Sloane Place beef burger. Want to make it boozy? Add 120 minutes of unlimited prosecco, Mimosas, Bloody Marys, or draft beer to your order and enjoy a woozy weekend like no other.
Sloane Place, 60 Lower Sloane Street, SW1W 8BP; sloaneplace.com
Beaverbrook Town House
No one likes making big decisions before 12pm. So, for those who like guaranteed deliciousness and simplicity, the Beaverbrook Town House menu is ideal. Enjoy offerings such as avocado on sourdough toast, ‘Burford Brown’ scrambled eggs, and organic porridge – all tasty morning staples designed to kickstart your morning off right.
Beaverbrook Town House, 115-116 Sloane Street, SW16 9PJ; beaverbrooktownhouse.co.uk
Vardo
If you’re looking for a pared-back brunch spot, Vardo is the place to go. With a menu dedicated to ‘back-to-basics’ food, it focuses on slow-cooked, wholesome dishes. A standout plate is the chorizo and potato hash, which comes with spinach, poached eggs, tomato fresca, and a mouthwatering saffron buttermilk dressing – perfect for anyone craving a tasty yet nourishing option.
Vardo, 9 Duke of York Square, SW3 4LY; caravanandco.com/pages/vardo
Cantinetta Antinori
Looking to swap out the classic egg and avocado brunch for something a little different? Renowned international restaurateur Riccardo Giraudi offers diners an early lunch menu inspired by the good food and fine wine of Tuscany. Indulge in pasta dishes, such as the Tagliolini al Forno Gratinato, or try the popular Milanese di Vitello dish paired with cantinetta salad.
4 Harriet Street, SW1X 9JR; cantinetta-antinori.uk
