Customer Reviews

Leonidas Belgian Chocolates: Orangettes - Signature Dark Chocolate Covered Orange Peel

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The product description calls the Orangettes "Belgian Vitamin C." Except for the luxury price, I'm sure Belgians must be pretty healthy with these around. They're amazing! The combination of orange peel and chocolate has long been popular, but Leonidas does it very well. The dark chocolate is very rich, not bitter, and completely covers the orange peel (which retains a good flavor and isn't overly sweet). Unlike other chocolatiers who often dip the peel only partially, Leonidas has made certain to put their chocolate center stage by using a generous portion. The result is an addictive treat because the flavors linger on the palate and the Orangettes aren't so sweet as to become cloying.

I don't know if these guys are really going to improve your health, but they will definitely improve your day. In my opinion, they're worth the money as an occasional purchase and certainly worth a one-time try.

The packaging is a gold box, wrapped in blue and white Leonidas paper with a gilt deep purple box. For shipping, the package was placed inside a sturdy styrofoam shell. Mine arrived within three days and looked like I'd purchased them at the store to give as a gift.

This was my dad's absolute favorite candy. He loved orange and bittersweet chocolate best of any flavors and this was, for him a match made in heaven. I adore it as well. After my dad passed away, I found a stash of them in his cupboard. They aren't easy to find, but they make a most welcome after-dinner sweet with coffee for guests.

even it is abit expensive to buy sometimes, but I find that the quality is exceptional, great taste, great packaging, and still cheaper than some other brands with a better taste. The texture and taste are just right!
The shipping comes in 2 days, great wrap and bow like its for a present, comes in a foam box. I never had any shipping problems at all.

I am very impressed with this product (and the company that creates it). The packaging is gorgeous - nice enough to give as a gift as is. And the dark chocolate covered orange peels are the best I have ever tasted. The dark chocolate is rich and flavorful. The candied orange peels on the inside are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. And they're easy to bite into - not hard like some others I've tried.

Yes these are pricy but they are truly gourmet. And since the package includes a full pound I believe that justifies the price.

I ordered this during the winter so I was not concerned about melting.

These are the best I've ever eaten. The dark chocolate melts in your mouth and the candied orange slices are equally good--even though they do no melt. but have just the right chewiness.

This is the most delicious dark chocolate covered orange peel available anywhere. It has a smooth, deep, rich chocolate taste with the orange peel being not too sweet. Have ordered it before and will again many times. Be careful, it is almost addictive. Have introduced it to friends who have love it and ordered some for themselves. A treat at an elegant dinner or as a hostess gift. I absolutely love it. Yum!!!

If you crave dark chocolate with orange like I do, this is a superlative indulgence, Leonida's Belgian Chocolates, Dark Chocolate Covered Orange Peel. It is the kind of treat you have to horde in a secret refrigerator away from people who get the munchies and will eat any old thing. This is *special*. This feels very French. I was enjoying it so much one day at work that I missed a very important moment. My boss was leaving, soon to be deployed. He said, "Well, see you around." I was in chocolate oblivion. I didn't know that was The Moment to wrap up four years of working together. I watched him in disbelief as he waved his hand. I couldn't cry out, "Wait!" because my mouth was full of Leonida's Dark Chocolate Covered Orange Peel and you cannot talk, chat, email, or read a book, sharing/wasting this gastronomic experience with any mundane task. As I said, that was a big moment lost, but that chocolate was incredible, fulfilling, remarkable!

I haven't ever ordered these from Amazon, but have had them several times - bought in Belgium or in the Leonidas stores in NYc.
They are perfect... the dark chocolate doesn't feel bitter, the orange peel leaves an awesome flavor.

I have to buy some of these every time I am around a Leonidas store - Just love them!