The food was great but the service was awful. They were clearly much more interested in serving their regular clientele, which was a disappointment because we live in Notting Hill– it was just our first time. We probably won’t go back given all the choices in the area.
Cassie P.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Newport Beach, CA
Another great meal in London! My husband booked this table well in advance. The restaurant is lovely. Dove grey walls, wood floors. Clean and fresh! Our service was attentive. The bread was heavenly! My husband loved his salmon appetizer and lamb main course. I’m a vegetarian and we let them know ahead of time. They acknowledged it but offered me sides off of the main courses to be combined as a vegetable«plate» for me. That’s fine. They were all delish.
Tom H.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Hillsboro, OR
Very nice experience. My grandson and I split a very large ribeye steak, my daughter had the prix fix diinner of fish, and my wife had a beautiful chilled soup and the chicken dish. All wonderfully prepared an delivered by a friendly and helpful staff. Very spendy but well worth it.
Robin K.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Racine, WI
This is one of a kind, daily menu of the freshest food combined brilliantly. We talked about each and every bite during dinner, and afterwards. Generous portions. Reasonable wine prices. The bread is wicked good. Going back again before leaving London. Go!
Britt X.
Rating des Ortes: 3 London, United Kingdom
Definitely one of the most expensive, yet fancy, options in the area, and would be perfect for a posh, white tabel cloth lunch. I had the sea bass with fennel and new potatoes and it was very good, but again, at 22 pounds it should be. The bread basket is excellent, I must say. The stilion cheese bread is gorgeous, as are the handmade truffles. If you want a proper lunch, no frills, just simple class, this is a great place. The deli is also very good, but the lattes are only offered with full milk, no skim or soya… odd. The quiche and pastries are are great, and I would suggest popping in here to see the deli, and if you love it, try the restaurant out if you’re okay with flashing the cash. I’ll be back, but only if it’s on the business tab.
Kelli W.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Washington, DC
During a few days in London with my parents, we came here on the recommendation of my neighbour. The food was amazing and I really liked the atmosphere. Reservations are difficult to come by, but if you’re willing to eat earlier, you may be able to get in the same day(I called mid-afternoon on a Thursday and we were able to get in for a 6:30 pm reservation). The staff was very friendly and helpful, but not overly friendly. Now for the details. As I mentioned before, the food was VERY good. My dad, as a former cook, is a notoriously picky eater. He ordered the prix fix and loved it! The menu was a «Greek» Salad, Rib Eye with hollondaise and a mix of squash/carrotts with a dessert of peaches in presseco… my mom and I ate the dessert… it was wonderful! I ordered the polenta for an appetizer and roasted chicken with potato cakes and mixed greens for dinner. The chicken was very fresh and well cooked… not over done. The sides consisted of mixed greens and a potato cake kind of thing. All very good. My mother ordered the salmon appetizer and the lamb with mixed greens, fennel and watercress as her main course. Each of us cleaned our respective plates. The portions were not terribly large, but filling and overall, I felt the prices were reasonable. There is a two course minimum(starter and main entrée or main entrée and dessert). There are not a lot of choices on the menu, but we were each able to find 1 – 2 things we would have ordered. Highly recommend this restaurant for a nice evening out.
Thomas c.
Rating des Ortes: 2 Richmond, United Kingdom
i was really excited about this restaurant the menu sounded great with good quality seasonal ingredients. the service was polite and attentive .When my starter of home cured brazola arrived i thought it tasted nice but was to little meat with to much salad. The pork i had for main course was similarly nice but lacking in meat and a lot of salad. Generally i felt a little bit robbed by the price tag for the food i recieved.
David P.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Hadn’t heard of this place, and really didn’t know what to expect. First impressions were of a small and unassuming venue, almost like a tea room ! Only a small selection of dishes — 3 starters and 3 mains, plus a fixed price option. Promisingly, however, I liked the sound of pretty much everything on offer, and actually had problems choosing. I eventally plumped for squid and pea risotto to start, and breast of duck with root vegetables for the main. The risotto was good but not outstanding — nicely presented, and the ingredients tasted as fresh as you like, but a bit lacking in flavour. The duck however was delicious, and again very pleasingly presented. My 2 dinner companions were also very happy with their choices. My desert was great — meringue with the season’s first strawberries and rhubarb. I wasn’s sure if the rhubarb would go, but it was just delicious. All in all the food was very good. Fresh mint tea to finish and I left very happy. Our waitress was excellent — friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. We paid around £65 each for 3 courses plus a bottle of wine to share, so not cheap, but overall very enjoyable, and I’d definitely go back there.
Jay D.
Rating des Ortes: 4 San Francisco, CA
Sally Clarke plates wonderful food and, if you don’t have time to stop and take in the tastes or cannot secure a reservation, do yourself the favour of sampling one or all of the many treats offered at her store directly next door. I have enjoyed many a personal and professional lunch at Clarke’s and have never been disappointed. Go. Enjoy. Bravo!