With Dubai’s viral pistachio chocolate flying off the shelves (Waitrose just announced they’re limiting it to two bars per customer in the UK*), it’s clear pistachio is having a moment in the spotlight.
We’ve rounded up the best pistachio treats to satisfy your cravings, from pistachio desserts at top London restaurants and decadent cakes available for home delivery.
Mallow | Pistachio Pandan Tres Leches
A rich and aromatic plant-based delight of almond pistachio sponge, layered with velvety pistachio anglaise and infused with the delicate essence of pandan for a unique twist on a classic dessert (£11).
Available daily from both Canary Wharf and Borough Market Mallow restaurants.
Book here: https://mallowlondon.com/locations/
Pavyllon London | Curry Man’ouche
Looking for a savoury pistachio dish? Enjoy a Michelin-starred delight in the heart of Mayfair with Pavyllon London’s Curry Man’ouche, expertly crafted by multi-Michelin-starred chef Yannick Alléno, made with black garlic mayonnaise, pistachio and ginger gel with a powdered herb salad (£24).
Pavyllon London is based within Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane.
Book here: https://www.pavyllonlondon.com/
Cinnamon Collection | Pistachio Inspired Indian Desserts
Indulge in the rich, nutty flavours of pistachio with an Indian twist at the Cinnamon Collection by Vivek Singh. There’s the mango and pistachio kulfi (£8) at Cinnamon Kitchen Battersea and Cinnamon Kitchen City; a saffron and pistachio kulfi (£6.50) at Cinnamon Bazaar Richmond and Covent Garden; and for a fine-dining option, try The Cinnamon Club’s tutti frutti whipped ganache, with a saffron pistachio kulfi and topped with paan oil (£9.50).
Book here: https://www.thecinnamoncollection.com/
Kapara | Gramp’s Cigar
With a spectrum of Eastern Mediterranean flavours on Kapara’s menu, try one of the restaurant’s signature sweet treats – Gramp’s Cigar (£12) – inspired by Executive Chef Eran Tibi’s Grandpa. The dessert sees brick pastry filled with pistachio cream and passionfruit curd, served alongside a charred tuile, for an indulgent treat in the heart of Soho.
Book here: https://kapara.co.uk/
TOZI Restaurant & Bar | Pistachio Tiramisu
A Sicilian take on the classic Italian dessert from Head Chef Maurilio Molteni, the TOZI tiramisu features layers of pistachio cream and coffee-soaked biscuits, dusted with a touch cocoa powder and sprinkled with crushed pistachios (£7.25). Available daily at TOZI Restaurant & Bar Victoria.
Book here: https://www.tozirestaurant.co.uk/
Fenchurch | Kerth Gumbs’ Tropical Delight
A delightful fine-dining dessert with pistachio, passion fruit, dark chocolate and coconut ice-cream, which marks the finale to Kerth Gumbs’ showstopping Caribbean Sunday Roast at Fenchurch, Sky Garden, in the heart of the city. Available Sundays, from £75 per person for four courses.
Book here: https://skygarden.london/restaurants/fenchurch/
PAUL Bakery | Pistachio Cake
This nutty masterpiece features a light and airy Genoise sponge layered with velvety Chantilly cream, generously coated in pistachio and vanilla buttercream and crowned with PAUL’s signature pistachio macarons and a sprinkle of crushed pistachios for the finishing touch. Available for home delivery and click & collect to select UK postcodes.
£19.95 serving 4 people | £40.95 serving 6-8 people
Buy here: https://www.paul-uk.com/pistachio-cakes
