Candella in Kensington and Chelsea

Cute little tea room. Fantastic service by Maria and Lorenzo. Right temperature of water to release the fragrance of the tea leaves. I made a reservation 3 months ahead. Many choices of tea. I had the afternoon tea set which was about GBP25. Great value for money. Highly recommended.!

The afternoon tea was perfect! The scones were delicious. The only thing I would point out is that you don't have the possibility to take the tea leaves out of the pot and so the tea steeps too long. Maria was the sweetest, thank you.

Cozy, delicious and relaxing experience

What a lovely little tea room. We had a nice afternoon tea with amazing finger sandwiches, scones and desserts. The service was great and the decor so beautiful. Thank you from a couple of Colorado visitors.

Went with my mother, a perfect tea service with a really varied assortment of tea, delicious scones, and lovely desserts, and for a great price! Do recommend reserving early if you want a spot inside, but outside was lovely anyways. Thank you!

Would definitely come here again. I have read some not so great reviews that I do not agree with. The staff and service were very polite. You need to make a reservation and probably need to come on time as each reservation has a time slot for 1.5 hours (if you need longer you can call ahead). The tea was FANTASTIC. Best I have ever had, you can see most of the options they have ahead of time online which is a good selection of green, black and fruity teas. The sandwiches and scones were very good for the price you pay, which is great for the area of town. The room is so cute and a great atmosphere.

We ran 45 minutes to come and enjoy a cup cake and tea, but 30 minutes before closing we were refused entry ☹️. Too bad not very commercial

Lovely experience. Staff were great. Really enjoyable food and tea

Really lovely tearoom and friendly staff & good prices compared to rest of London. Just make sure to book weeks in advance!

Perfect ❤️ it was my first afternoon tea and I'm overwhelmed 🥰 NB: The waitress was adorable and understanding 🥰 PS: remember to book Perfect ❤️ It was my first afternoon Tea and I am filled 🥰 NB: The waitress was lovely and understanding🥰 PS: remember to book

Excellent service. Afternoon Tea was awesome.

Service was great! Tea was amazing. Finger sandwiches all were delicious. Scones were top tier! I highly recommend the lemon scone if they have it. The deserts were good too-especially the mango passionfruit one

If I could give this place a 10/5 rating, I absolutely would—it's perfect with a capital P! I went there with my cousin for a Mother's Day afternoon tea. The service was absolutely exquisite, with the staff being incredibly kind and attentive to every need and request. The place is charming and beautifully decorated. They also offer a vegetarian afternoon tea, which I requested. The food itself was really delicious! The scones with clotted cream and jam were divine! The dessert tier included a variety of petit fours and each of them was absolutely amazing! We enjoyed their house-made tea blends—Cream Earl Grey and Vanilla Black tea. Both were delicate and creamy, perfectly complementing the food. Overall, it was a wonderfully indulgent experience. I highly recommend it if you're in the area, or in London in general. This place is definitely worth a visit!

My daughter booked a wonderful treat for me for Mother’s Day! We arrived late but staff were so kind and understanding. We had a selection of sandwiches which were perfect. The scones were the best I’ve ever had and I’ve had a fair few in my time! The petit fours were gorgeous too. I tried a caramel cream tea and enjoyed it so much, I bought a pack to take away with me! The atmosphere was cosy and decor very nicely done. Thank you Maria and all the staff for making our afternoon so special.

We went here for afternoon tea for mother’s day… Maria served us and she was so lovely and the service was 10/10! Due to trains we were late and they were flexible and still let us still have our 1 hour 30minute time slot. The food was incredible and everything was reasonably priced. They even gave us flowers at the end of our slot for mother’s day. Would definitely recommend!!

Very nice for afternoon tea, delicious sandwiches and cakes, friendly service. I'd love to go again!

An indescribable experience for anyone who wants to spend an authentic tea time. We were very lucky to get a seat inside without a reservation. The scones are to die for as are the afternoon teatime cakes and sandwiches. The tea is freshly brewed and is a pleasure. The hour and a half flew by. Many thanks to the loving owner and her colleagues. This made our vacation perfect 👌

The best place for tea time in London. Delicious tea, cakes, scones and sandwiches. We love it and will come back any time!

Small but very welcoming tea room. The choice is between two types of services, with some "à la carte" choices which include desserts and cakes. The scones are excellent. It is necessary to book (well in advance, the place is small and there are few seats). Wide choice of different teas

A point of honor on the impeccable and adorable service! The tea time is very pleasant, in a very British atmosphere. The quality-price ratio is fantastic compared to other London tea times. The scones were also very good. I highly recommend the place!

You need to book in advance to eat inside, we arrived at 11am and got a table outside. Very tasty and very friendly staff! Great value for money.

I haven’t tried other afternoon teas in London, but this one was exceptional.

It was our first time in London and we wanted to do something typical and beautiful and it was worth it, it's worth what it costs, the tea was very delicious and the sweets too, we did the afternoon tea, if you don't speak much English Maria is there to help you and advise you.

Really good customer service. Reasonably priced.

What a lovely place! Being my first time in London, I had to try and afternoon tea service, & Candella didn't disappoint! The inside was full, so I accepted the outside patio seating. It was chilly & they offered me a blanket, which I thought was cute & it definitely helped. The whole set-up was gorgeous, & all food items were very tasty. I bought additional scones with strawberry jam & clotted cream to go, because they were absolutely delicious! The inside, although small, was very cozy & pretty. Everyone seemed to be having a good time. Last, but definitely not least, the staff was very sweet & on top of everything. A spot opened up inside & they asked the folks outside if they wanted to move in, which I feel was thoughtful. The items I ordered came out quickly & I found the prices to be excellent, especially compared to similar experiences. Highly recommend!

Recommend for afternoon tea. Such lovely place and friendly staff

Such a wonderful experience. The food was delicious. They have an amazing selection of teas. The staff was so kind. 100% will be back!

Afternoon tea was excellent. Great selection of different sandwiches and cakes. Delicious tea. Excellent service as well!

Afternoon tea was excellent! Best scones I have ever had and the sandwiches were fresh and delicious! You need to book a table in advance. We will definitely come again!

One of the best places I visited during my trip to London! Definitely a great choice for an afternoon tea ☕️

Fuimos a tomar el clásico Afternoon Tea. La experiencia fue excelente, tanto por la comida servida como por la atención del personal y las instalaciones del lugar. El precio pagado fue de 25 libras por personas, lo cual nos resultó muy bueno en cuanto a la relación calidad / precio. El lugar es pequeño pero acogedor y fuimos con reserva que sacamos en la pagina web del lugar. Si bien no se encuentra en una zona "super turística" de Londres, combinamos la visita con Kensigton Gardens que está relativamente cerca.

Amazing staff and great place to have afternoon tea! The food and the tea ist delicious and the price is a lot cheaper than in other places. We can highly recommend and would always come back :)

Excellent tea time, pastries, small savory sandwiches and very good scones! We had the green tea with rose petals which we recommend.

Lovely place, very sweet and helpful owner, excellent tea and superlative scones

I went without a reservation, so the restaurant was full and I had to sit on the terrace, but thank you for bringing me a blanket. Cream tea is so cute ❤ Both scones and tea were delicious 😋

It's strongly advised to make a reservation. It's a small place with few tables. We got a table near the window, which was great. We had the afternoon tea and it was delicious! Price is normal compared to other places. The only negative thing is that they brought us the wrong tea and also the teapot was cracked and chipped. A bit more attention from the staff is needed.

El lugar más horrible en el que he estado. El personal nos ignora y parecía totalmente desinteresado. El té de la tarde, era barato y no tan alegre. Decoración cansada y deprimente. Sin duda nunca recomendaría este lugar o visitar de nuevo.

The “Candella Tea Room” located near Kensington Palace is an elegant and authentic British tea room. It specializes in afternoon tea, loose tea, brunch, scones and other baked goods. It has more than 30 kinds of tea and homemade cakes. It is the best choice to enjoy traditional British afternoon tea. The store is very elegant and has a classic British style. The various baked cakes, cups, plates and utensils that you can see make the store very atmospheric. Since there are not many places in the store, we had to make a reservation in advance to get a seat and come early in the morning to enjoy British brunch. I ordered the most classic eggs Benedict, topped with thick hollandaise sauce, which was very beautiful visually. There were also fruit waffles, hot waffles, etc., with English breakfast tea and Earl Gray tea. I drank the tea with an elegant bone china cup set. The texture was really improved a lot, and the whole person became more elegant. Candella's English three-tiered afternoon tea is also great. If you have the opportunity to visit the UK, you must take the time to taste the elegant English brunch or afternoon tea. It is definitely a wonderful experience. #UKTravel #London #Kensington Palace #British Brunch #British Afternoon Tea #Eggs Benedict

Great place to have an affordable tea, amazing tea options and great savory/sweet options. The staff is very welcoming and nice, totally recommend this place for a British tea experience ! Advice to have a réservation before visiting!

We had a great time, everything was perfect. Remember to book, the place is small and cozy!

Came yesterday for my 19th birthday with my mum at 3.30 booking , we got there a little early but staff let us come in and were absolutely lovely and attentive. Very chatty making you feel so welcome. Place was stunning and afternoon tea was amazing would recommend over and over , thank you for the wonderful visit.

Maria from Candella is truly exceptional! Her dedication to customer service, friendly attitude, and deep knowledge of the products make every shopping experience enjoyable. She goes above and beyond to ensure customers find exactly what they need, always with a warm smile and a helpful approach. Candella is lucky to have her, and customers undoubtedly appreciate her outstanding service!

Such a beautiful experience . Staff are so welcoming and accomodating. High tea was absolutely delicious, especially scones with clotted cream.

A very nice, lovely and calm place to eat a wonderful afternoon tea. You definitely should come and try this one. Reservation much recommended as it is a tiny place.

A beautiful and detailed decorated place. We were lucky to be welcomed by Maria, who warmly and thoroughly explained to us in detail the varieties of tea along with their differences, and how to handle the entire experience, which could have made it much more rewarding. Thank you very much Maria! Would I go back? Definitely. I recommend 100% this type of experiences.

It’s really delicious. I went there more than 10 times while I was an exchange student… There is no jab at the famous place in Soho. If you want something a little crunchy, go to Muffin Man, and if you like something with a strong buttery texture on the outside, go to Candela! If you go here for value-for-money afternoon tea, you’re welcome! Make a reservation in advance! Well, the boss is very kind.

Excellent experience with delicious food and fantastic service. I would 100% recommend for afternoon tea. Very cosy inside with beautiful decor. Big thank you to the server, who made our experience even better. Note: you need to make a booking, especially at the weekend.

We really enjoyed our time here. The staff were so kind and humble. Such a nice place everyone go and visit 🥰

The perfect tea room, delicious sandwiches and scones are amazing!! Price is very good, perfect choice for afternoon tea😍 And also thank you for the perfect service 🫶🏼

Joined some friends for an afternoon tea. My first time here. Loved the coziness of the space and very attentive service. The scones were delicious as well as so much variety of teas. Need to make a reservation for sure.

Amazing place with excellent service and a wide range of teas! One of the best tea rooms I’ve visited so far!

Lugar ideal para disfrutar de un delicioso afternoom tea sin necesidad de pagar un coso abusivo. Consta de una selección de diferentes sanwiches (atún con mayonesa, salmón ahumado y queso suave, croque monsieur, pepino y mantequilla con hiervas y huevo con salsa que no sabría concretar) todos muy ricos, los scones muy tiernos y recién horneados con crema de mantequilla y mermelada a parte y una selección de pasteles riquísimos ( tarta de queso y plátano, bizcocho suave de limón, pastel de chocolate, avellana, vainilla con ligero toque de café, pequeño bocado de lotus y macarron de frambuesa en una base de crema similar a la nata), todo absolutamente delicioso. Por último te dan a elegir en una amplia carta el tipo de té que prefieras, nosotros nos decantamos por el caramel. Además del afternoom tea, disponen del cream tea, diversas bebidas como café o chocolate caliente... y el lugar es muy acogedor y pequeñito, es obligatorio reservar

It was my first time trying afternoon tea in the UK, and my sister worked hard to make a reservation so I was able to go. There were always a lot of people and the seats weren't wide, but the tea set was reasonably priced, I drank Darjeeling, the tea was delicious, and all the food was delicious. The staff were also really friendly. This is a place I want to go again next time. If you come to the UK, I recommend stopping by at least once! I want to eat scones here again... It was really delicious...~~

Amazing afternoon tea. The quality of the food is great and given the price, even better. Better than other expensive afternoon teas I've tried. Also the staff is incredibly nice and welcoming. Absolutely worth visiting

A really lovely tea room ! We had the Afternoon tea and everything was delicious! The service was welcoming and warm, we really appreciate it. My advice is to book in advance to be sure to be seated inside but it's totally worth it! I totally recommend it over other high price Afternoon tea places.

All very good. However, one of the waiters seemed a bit snotty to me. At first I didn't hear him well when he greeted me and I thought he had asked me if I had a reservation, to which I said yes and gave him my name. Then he greeted me again emphatically and I realized I didn't hear him correctly and I waved back and apologized. He responded "thank you" with a somewhat raised tone as if to say "let's see if we're polite." The truth is that the British have always seemed polite and correct without being arrogant, but this one seemed a bit that way to me. I am an educated person and I don't need anyone to lecture me. Then he began to focus on the way to drink the tea, I had a genmaicha and I didn't want to use the filter, since I like grains of rice to fall on me and I don't mind eating some. Well he came and put the filter in my cup. In the end I had the feeling that they were watching me to see if I drank it according to their standards or not. It's fine that they give me suggestions but I decide how I want to taste the 🍵. Of course, everything seemed delicious to me and the attention of the other waiter was exquisite. But for everything else I can't give it a 5.

We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at the Candella Tea Room. We had to book approximately 2 months in advance to secure a 4 person table in the weekend just after the new year but it was well worth the wait! I cannot fault anything about our experience here and we will be returning again!

If you are looking for a tasteful afternoon tea with a reasonable price, you should try this place. Don’t forget to make a reservation in advance. It was a cozy experience with delicious tea and sandwiches.

We have been very comfortable drinking the typical London afternoon tea. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.

Very lovely place! It's a small tea room and booking is almost mandatory but we were lucky to find a table and enjoyed a wonderful afternoon tea. The guys are amazing and very kind, they welcomed us warmly, seated us at a nice table set with taste. The tea was served in two nice pots and was enough for 4 tea cups each, the sandwiches, scones and cakes were served on a tower of plates between us. We enjoyed the tuna sandwich and the egg sandwich more, but the others were good too (salmon, ham & cheese, veg), the scones were perfect with clotted cream and strawberry jam, and the cakes were amazing. The price was really good, we spent about 27£ each but compared to what we eat/drink and how we have been treated it's really a low price.

Good price for afterno0on tea in London, and easily as good as higher end locations. We ate at 2pm and getting a reservation was simple. Simple and quaint shop with very homey (in a good way) decor. Service was good and prompt and very friendly. The only downside for me was the amount of trash in cans right outside the from door, kind of took away from the atmosphere. i would do tea here again.

Their scone is better than the Ritz's. You need to make reservation beforehand.

5-star welcome and service from a charming young man, afternoon tea very good for the price. Super good scone

Excellent option for Afternoon Tea and you can buy tea to make at home.

Elegimos Candella ya que era de precio moderado y tenía grandes críticas y no decepcionó. El té de manzana especiado era increíble, . éramos 3 y pedimos 3 tés que compartimos para poder probar más de uno. Describí este té como Navidad en una taza de té... olía y sabía maravilloso. La comida era preciosa y muy llena. Fuimos a la 1 pm así que tuvimos esto como nuestra comida

Pequeño salón de té con comida deliciosa y sus propias mezclas de té. ¡El Chai iba a morir! ¡Ojalá hubiera comprado un poco! Parada perfecta después de visitar el Palacio de Kensington mientras caminábamos de regreso a nuestro hotel. ¡Haz la reserva! Tuvimos suerte y entramos, pero solo unas 8-10 mesas. A un precio razonable.

The best experience 👌🏻🤍🤍 The staff is friendly and helpful, the place is nicely designed, the food is delicious, and the tea is very, very tasty 10/10

Perfect in every aspect and i would definitely come back in my next visit to london, cozy atmosphere and not a tourist trap like many expensive places. Special thanks to the owners

My boyfriend and I had a wonderful tea time here. Their afternoon tea is much better than the one at The Ritz—no kidding! We just had afternoon tea at The Ritz three days ago. Of course, The Ritz offers more luxurious interiors, atmosphere, and restrooms. However, the food here is more delicious, and the prices are much more reasonable. The staff here doesn’t wear a suit, but he is very nice and enthusiastic.

One of my favourite experiences in London and Candella was the perfect place for it. Not only was the scenery so lovely, but the service that both Victoria and Lorenzo provided was something that will stick with me and my trip in London forever. Thank you so much for the attentive care and great food. I will definetly be back!!

We went there for afternoon tea today and loved it! A really cozy atmosphere, delicious food, super nice staff. Clear recommendation!

Staff is kind place is tidy prices are good

I've been trying to book a table for a long time but I couldn't, however we decided to dare to pass by and maybe the miracle happened. Firstly the place is extremely small so I understood why I couldn't find a table available almost two months in advance. We had some of the most pleasant experiences because we wanted to experience it like English people. Let's drink our tea and more! The girl at the service was very helpful and we thank her because we had many questions about the afternoon tea. The scones were the highlight! Very tasty! Definitely go if you're looking for a similar experience.

The price of afternoon tea here is considered quite decent for London at <£30 per person. There is a nice selection of savoury and sweet items on the platter, as well as an interesting array of tea choices. The tea room is charming, although considerably tight and too intimate for my liking. Definitely make a reservation, especially if you want to sit inside and not have your afternoon tea out in the cold.

I made a reservation in advance and visited Korea! I enjoyed the afternoon tea, which had a nice atmosphere and was satisfactory for the price :) I was especially grateful for the kind response from staff member Lorenzo👍👍 I recommend it if you are looking for afternoon tea that is not burdensome.

The staff are very kind and the afternoon tea is delicious. Everything is perfect. thank you.

Very nice Place, Me and my wife enjoyed a Afternoon tea, we really appreciated Lorenzo's kindness and courtesy. Next time in London we'll be back for sure

Fantastic time spent here. The place is absolutely charming, refined furniture and porcelain, so cozy. Everything was so delicious, great service (thanks to the waiter Lorenzo, he was so kind) and beautiful atmosphere. Can't wait to come back.

I booked in advance for two people. Great scones, decent cake, however poor customer service from one particular staff. We were rushed throughout our experience which we ordered two afternoon tea set. The other tables stayed for more than an hour but no one said anything. Please mind you only get the table for ONE hour, despite it being afternoon tea. I've been to many great places such as the Ivy but at Candella i've felt more unwelcome than ever.

ENG: Increíble ubicación, con un ambiente acogedor y cálido. Un pequeño lugar para tomar un descanso con un té caliente (tienen una gran variedad) y deliciosos bollos. Un gran y especial agradecimiento a Lorenzo, muy amable, amable y disponible. ¡Volveremos seguro! 😊 ___ ITA: Ubicación bellissima, con atmosfera accogliente e tiepida. Un piccolo posto dove prenderti una pausa con un tè (hanno una grande varietà) e dei deliziosi scones. Un ringraziamento speciale a Lorenzo, molto gentile, simpatico e disponibile. Torneremo sicuramente! 😊

Very quaint. Good service. Excellent high tea.

Lorenzo, thank you very much for the kind and sensitive gesture you had on 01/11/24 for not letting my birthday turn into a disappointing moment. We will never forget such cuteness ☺️ Thank you so much!

I visited without a reservation and asked if I wanted to try the afternoon tea set, and I was grateful that they agreed to it. The scones were delicious. There was a Victoria cake person and a raspberry cake person, but the difference between them is a mystery. Mine was raspberry :)

This is hands down the best tea room I’ve been to in London. It is so quaint and the ambience is so cozy. The staff are incredibly kind and attentive - the service is exceptional. Not even to mention the excellent tea menu (cream earl grey was fantastic) and incredibly tasty afternoon tea sandwiches, scones, and dessert. Absolutely a must visit but make sure to make a reservation early!

I ordered takeout scones, but they also served clotted cream and jam. The staff was very nice and even explained how to eat it.

Lovely afternoon tea, cute vibe but not much seating available.

We celebrated my birthday there and it was a good experience. A cozy little room where we sat close, but charmingly decorated. We got a nice set up with nice little sandwiches and lovely cakes. In addition, we each chose our own tea, which was really good. We each got a jug. The one waiter was really sweet, smiling, service minded, nice, charming and friendly. The other was pretty much the opposite. We didn't see him smile and he also didn't wince at a nice tip. We didn't manage to get a farewell greeting either, but it was still a good experience for us.

What a charming little tearoom, with great service! Worth booking in advance, or braving the cold and waiting for a table. We got a lovely assortment of scones, sandwiches and cakes, which were all delicious, and reasonably priced. Highly recommended!

When I tried to make a reservation on the same day on a weekday, they told me to call, so I couldn't, so they said the last order was at 17:00, so I went 10 minutes before 17:00 to see if I could have cream tea if there was room. I went into the store and was standing there, but there was no guidance when I saw it, so I stopped talking and saw a seat without a reservation, but a young woman said that I didn't have a reservation and that orders were closed (I think she spoke too fast and spoke British English, but I didn't understand her). There was an hour left until closing, so I thought I could just have a quick scone, but since they said they only had takeout, I bought a small cheesecake, scone, and tea. The scones were delicious. When I looked at the store, everyone was having afternoon tea and there were a lot of people coming at 5 o'clock as well. I want to make a reservation next time and eat properly.

Il locale è una chicca. Essendo molto piccolo la disponibilità finisce in fretta percui bisogna prenotare con anticipo. Noi non eravamo riuscite a prenotare ma con un po' di attesa ci hanno fatte accomodare in uno dei 4 tavolini all'esterno. Il personale è gentile, attento e competente. Il rapporto qualità prezzo è molto buono e la posizione è abbastanza comoda, poco dopo Kensington garden. Se vuoi, compreso nel prezzo, puoi chiedere un refill di acqua calda, panna e marmellata per gli scones. Le tazze, le teiere e le posate sono tutte molto caratteristiche, e anche molto spaiate creando un effetto "Alice nel paese delle meraviglie" che ti dà l'idea di essere a tavola con il cappellaio matto. Noi non mangiamo carne e chiedendo ci hanno riadattato i tramezzini in modo da togliere quelli col prosciutto e metterne di più degli altri gusti. La quantità di cibo è abbondante, infatti per noi è stato un pranzo, dato che era già mezzogiorno. Ci tornerei decisamente, è stata proprio una bella esperienza :-)

Very quick service. The cakes were very tasty and so was the tea. Unfortunately we sat outside this time as you have to make a reservation to go inside. We'll do that next time.

Cute very small tea rooms, two main menu items: cream tea (scones and tea) or full afternoon tea. They also have few cakes and other desserts on the counter to choose from. The place is lovely, the staff are extremely attentive, and the scones were served warm and super delicious. There are very few tables, however, when I came on weekend morning I noticed there were some available tables without reservation for the early comers.

Place discovered by chance, magical place, scones to die for, extremely pleasant, smiling and generous staff! Need to book because it fills up quickly but you can take away (they even allowed me to take scones before opening time so as not to miss my train!). I highly recommend!!

I've been wanting to go for a long time and made a reservation about a month in advance! It was a small and cute cafe. The service was very kind and we had a wonderful afternoon tea time♪ The sandwiches and cakes were delicious. We wanted to eat the Victoria cake, so it was a shame that it wasn't on our plate...the tables on either side of us had Victoria cakes on it.

Great place to experience a proper English cream tea especially with the sandwiches!

Lovely tea room with cozy vibes. The scones were excellent and the highlight of the tea set. Excellent service by the staff too

We had the best time at afternoon tea. Best service and great quality! We are really looking forward to the next time!

What a brilliant little find! Excellent sandwiches (including a hot croque monsieur!), absolutely perfect scones and a delicious array of cakes. Plus a big pot of tea each. And sooooo much more reasonable in price than some of the “fancier” restaurants and hotels. Highly recommend

A lovely place with delicious scones and a great tea selection.

Absolutely wonderful experience .. everything was delicious and fresh..we could have stayed all day