Melrose & Morgan

It’s testimony to the appeal of this high-class Primrose Hill deli that the Melrose & Morgan team have recently taken on new premises in equally chi-chi Hampstead village. Pitched somewhere between a café & caterer, this is a clever concept, where those looking for good coffee & pastries can also pick up lunch or dinner for 10. Hearty & comforting rather than sophisticated & refined, the daily dishes are of the lasagne & deep-flavoured stew variety, with an attractive selection of salads & roasted vegetables alongside. Everything is prepared from top-quality, seasonal ingredients & custom-built for taking out – although a handful of stools are provided for those who prefer to eat in. Artisan provisions are also on sale, adding character to the dinky space.