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Leonidas General Assortment...with a well balanced and representative selection of Leonidas' fresh butter creams, sinfully smooth truffles and delectable pralines, there is sure to be something in this assortment to please everybody, and is guarenteed to tantalize even the most discerning palates. Introduce a grateful friend to Leonidas today, or give in to temptation and indulge yourself...Leonidas Famous Belgian Chocolates...a great tradition of quality and freshness, since 1913.

Customer Reviews:

• Great for a dinner party!!!
  I got the box for a gift at a dinner party, and of course we opened and tasted the chocolates! Evribody enjoyed them and none were left by the end of the night! Elegant and really tasty, they were the perfect gift for the occasion....more info
• poor shipping & handling
  Shipping was horrible. They claimed they couldn't keep it cool for delivery to NY in the summer (How come Godiva can?)
  
  Chocolates good, but........ (others can be better-maybe these were just handled & shipped so poorly that they were no longer good).
  
  Gave as gift, I think I can probably do better....more info
• The worlds best!!!!
  After tasting this chocolate, you'll never want anything else. This was the highlite purchase in Amsterdam. So glad Amazon has them!!!!!...more info
• Awesome Chocolate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  All you chocolate lovers out there must experience this chocolate from Leonidas--great customer service and follow up on the order....more info
• Overpriced.
  People who spend this kind of money on belgian chocolate will likely never be able to afford a vacation in belgium....more info
• totally overrated
  The Leonidas chocolates being peddled in the USA bear little/no resemblance to those available in Europe. After enjoying Leonidas in Germany (Aachen and Munich) for many years I placed an order here in New York State. What I received was (a) crudely presented boxes of (b) thick, hard-shelled (c) anonymous flavoured cream centres. With the exception of the coffee creams (which were more or less as I remember them from Europe) the rest of the box seemed to consist of two undefinable centres. Extremely disappointed with this order. The Godiva selection my mother received for Christmas was FAR superior in every respect -- packaging, presentation, appearance, texture, taste. I won't buy Leonidas in the USA again....more info
• Perfectly Delicious
  If it is possible to fall madly in love with a box of chocolates, then the assortment is the perfect place to start such an adventure. These chocolate are named after Leonidas Kestekidis, who definitely knew how to create chocolates for the true chocolate connoisseur.
  
  When he moved back to Belgium he not only married his true love, he created chocolates the world now adores. When you taste these chocolates, your taste buds will also finally know true chocolate happiness. Whether you try one of these with a cup of coffee or tea or enjoy one as a daily indulgence, these will impress.
  
  The "I Love You" chocolate with dreamy lemon filling embodies this sentiment. Each chocolate has a unique design and the I Love You chocolate has two hearts, ribbons and a seal. After you sample the variety of chocolates, specific flavors will stand out as favorites.
  
  Here are my favorite creamy fillings (ganache and butter cream) which come in dark, white and milk chocolate depending on the selection:
  
  Antoinette - A smooth Brandy flavored ganache
  
  Lingoit Lait - Absolutely delicious vanilla flavored fresh butter cream filling. Time definitely stopped while tasting this chocolate.
  
  Irr¨¦sistible - Dark chocolate and Strawberry sauce.
  
  For ever - If you love coffee this may be one of the most delicious milk or dark chocolate chocolates ever made as it is filled with a special coffee cream that has hints of caramel. I ordered an entire box of these and they come in a variety of flavors. The milk chocolate and cherry filling is like Claude Debussy's R¨ºverie. It is difficult to describe besides saying it is like a delicate cherry icing wrapped in milk chocolate.
  
  Merveilleux - Milk or dark chocolate filled with coffee ganache.
  
  Europe - Dark or milk chocolate filled with rum filling.
  
  Ganache - Milk or dark chocolate with pure ganache.
  
  Tosca - Milk chocolate with a special ganache.
  
  Po¨¦sie - Dark chocolate and a Cointreau filling.
  
  Antoinette - Delicate caramel hints in the milk chocolate coating mingle nicely with the vanilla filling.
  
  Eve - Milk or dark chocolate with a creamy dreamy banana filling.
  
  Alexandre le grand - A milk or dark chocolate with caramel cream.
  
  Also Recommended:
  
  If you wish to also try the Napolitains, I'd suggest the 1 pound sampler Ballotin with six varieties. You may also want to look for the new Palet d'Or. A deeply delicious and strong bitter chocolate filled with ganache. The center is made with butter, cream and chocolate and the outer coating is a masterpiece with gold decorations.
  
  Leonidas now has over 1700 stores and sales locations worldwide and they offer over 80 varieties of fresh chocolates. The chocolates are air freighted weekly from Brussels so you will always find the quality to be superior.
  
  My chocolates arrived fast and were as fresh as if I had purchased them in Belgium. They were carefully packaged in the famous gold boxes with signature/seasonal wrapping and a ribbon. The boxes were then placed in protective Styrofoam containers to protect the chocolates during shipping. The expedited shipping is recommended from May to early September.
  
  ~The Rebecca Review
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• Simply The Best
  These chocolates are much better than 5 stars!
  We found a Leonidas' Shop during a visit to Brussels, Belgium earlier this year and brought home 4 of the "kilo" Assortment Ballotins. I was ready to call directly to Brussels to place an order for more, but found them in New York City, so.........no need to search further.
  The quality is outstanding and as other have already stated, far superior to other brands and MUCH MORE AFFORDABLE.
  The shipment arrives overnight and each ballotin is protected in it's own styrofoam case.
  Try an assortment (the dark is unbelievably decadent) and you will not be disappointed!
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• "Awesome!!!! " said my daughter-in-law
  I got these chocolates for my son and my daughter-in-law for their 10th wedding anniversary. My son said the chocolates were fantastic, and my daughter-in-law -- a gourmet in many categories including chocolates -- said they were awesome!!! And I give the company 6 stars for customer service....more info
• Creme de Creme
  I lived in Leuven, Belgium for 8 years and tried many a chocolate. Leonidas is the creme de creme, that is, the best of the best. Especially their Framboise Praline is an Epicurean delight if you are a dark chocolate lover. Also, their plain dark chocolate medallion is outstanding as an addition to a freshly brewed Tully's espresso. Amazon, you provide a number one global service by bringing the best of Belgium to the US. Thanx,
  Heironymus de Medina (aka Jerome)...more info
• Great Belgian Chocolates
  Though I live in Miami, which is quite hot and humid, the chocolates arrived well packed, and did not melt at all.
  
  Without comparing them to Godiva, these are simply some of the best chocolates on the market. You won't be disappointed....more info
• Fantastic chocolates
  We tried (and retried very may times :) these chocolates in Belgium, and they are fantastic. I do like Neuhaus chocolates better, but these are also way up there. Highly recommended!...more info
• Incredible
  These are the best chocolates you will ever have.
  Absolutely incredible. Chocolate this good is rare in the US. They also make an excellent gift- I wish people would give me Leonidas....more info
• Chocolates might be great; shipping was less so; customer service is great
  While it was shipped to me insulated in styrofoam, no cold packs were included in the shipment--which was heading to Atlanta in early September (the American South in the summer). I assumed that since I was paying over $20 for shipping--the absolute fastest time, greater care would be taken to ensure that the product arrived intact. Unfortunately, the chocolates I received were largely melted. I do not recommend the purchase of this item to be shipped to any region experiencing temperatures above 78 degrees.
  
  UPDATE: Received an e-mail, which read (in part) as follows: First, my apologies for not answering you earlier... I didn't notice there was a melting issue with your order till late last week while addressing a small more recent delivery problem. Anyway, as you have noticed with your order, melting can and does happen in transit, but luckily only with an insignificant number of our packages as we only experience about two dozen or three dozen a year out of well over 15,000 packages. Insignificant when view in percentage terms, but still most infuriating when this happens.
  
  The e-mail went on to note that they are replacing my order. I am stunned--I have had a melting issue before with a different chocolate company (remember, I live in Atlanta, Georgia, where summer temperatures are a bear), and I received nothing in the way of satisfaction. I figured it would be the same and didn't even bother to directly contact the company (a mistake on my part). I am *very* pleased with this level of service.
  
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• Okay, but.....
  I've read reviews of different chocolates on Consumer Reports awhile ago and Leonidas was given a good rating; I was curious as to how this would taste. So, I ordered it for the family (I just sampled..). The packaging is really nice.. it would make a great gift. As for the chocolate itself, well... it is better than most store brands, but not as good as Godiva. I would rather pay a little more for better quality, or pay a lot less for a bar of Cadbury....more info
• Belgian Chocolate
  When I thinkof the richest chocolates I usually thinkof fine Belgian chocolates. Lately I needed some small thank you gifts. The chocolate ballotins arrived in TWO days without express delivery. Thanks to fresh product and fine packaging the chocolates could not have arrived as they did: in perfect shape. My friends were very thrilled and even grudgingly gave me a nibble. This selection contained mostly liquid centers with shells ranging from thick to thin, milk to bitter chocolates....more info
• You Won't Be Disappointed
  I don't want to say that one chocolate is better than another. That's a matter of individual taste. If you haven't sampled Leonidas Belgian Chocolates, you should give them a try. The company has an excellent product and outstanding service if you have any problems. ...more info
• A GOOD VALUE
  These are a very good and a lot cheaper than other chocolates, some of which are not a lot better....more info
• EXCELLENT TASTE & QUALITY
  These chocolates are one of the very best one can get. The problem is the price in the USA.
  In Belgium they cost only 16.50 Euros a Kilo (approx 2.2 lbs)= USD 22.00.
  Transport is expensive because they travel cooled...
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• perfection!!!
  These chocolates are the best I have ever tasted, and so affordable for the quality that you get! 10 stars!!...more info
• Heavenly chocolate
  Outstanding melt in your mouth chocolate. The dark chocolate is not bitter like many chocolatiers - it has the perfect blend of taste for any chocoholic. I've had many different types of chocolate from Belgium and can guarantee - Leonidas is the "Mercedes-Benz" of chocolatiers. The general assortment is an outstanding sampling of ivory, milk and dark chocolate. If you love dark chocolate then go for the dark chocolate assortment. You will not regret it. Also forget Godiva - it's medium grade quality....more info
• Expensive
  My friend went to Belgium and brought us back this chocolate. I am not crazy about chocolate BUT I fell in LOVE with this one! This is EXCELLENT chocolate! The assortment varies so if you like a certain assortment, send the company an email or call them as they have EXCELLENT customer service. Although the chocolate is MUCH CHEAPER in Belgium it was worth EVERY penny that I spent on the chocolate....more info
• There is none better.
  I have never ever tasted a finer and more delicious chocolate in my entire life. The only thing I would ask Leonidas Belgian Chocolates to do is make up some chocolates with whole almonds in them. That would be the best of both worlds. ...more info