The cake counter
Individual Italian cakes and desserts sitting in the chilled case, among them the pistachio nuvola, the lemon with vanilla mousse and fresh lemon, and cheesecakes made with mascarpone.
Cannoli, bomboloni, sfogliatelle and gelato, with espresso and thick Italian hot chocolate. Open seven days a week from 7.30am on Camden High Street.
From the counter
Individual Italian cakes and desserts sitting in the chilled case, among them the pistachio nuvola, the lemon with vanilla mousse and fresh lemon, and cheesecakes made with mascarpone.
Glazed pastries and cornetti along the counter, next to the bomboloni, Italian doughnuts filled with crema pasticcera, nutella or Sicilian pistachio praline.
Il Botanico is an Italian pasticceria and gelateria at 261 Camden High Street, serving Sicilian cannoli, bomboloni, sfogliatelle, pasticciotti, rum babbà and tarts, alongside gelato made in house and celebration cakes to order. There are savoury things too, arancini, focaccia and puff pastry pies, and Italian groceries on the shelves. The pastries are suitable for halal diets, with gluten free and vegan options among the cakes. Coffee is proper Italian espresso, with matcha, chai and the original thick hot chocolate as well. Rated 4.6 from 491 Google reviews. Rated 4.6 from 491 Google reviews.
In their words
“As a first time here I really recommend this place. Staff was very helpful and friendly. The quality of the food was super good and very tasty! I will try to come back as soon I’ll be back to London :) Thank you so much for this experience”
Marta Guaiana, Google review“The cutest little place in the perfect location The staff were authentic and super nice. The best hot chocolate and Matcha we've ever had and those cakes... I can't explain how delicious they are... well worth a trip down ”
Lucy Hutton, Google reviewVisit
Camden Town London, London NW1 7BU
We are on Camden High Street, open from 7.30am to 8pm every day of the week. Call us on 07707 888373 to order a celebration cake.
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