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Clarke's Restaurant, London,

Clarke's Restaurant

4.8
4.8
370 Reviews
£41 and over
Modern European

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Opened in 1984 by passionate chef Sally Clarke, this local legend on Kensington Church Street has become a firm favourite with professional critics and amateur gourmets alike. For 21 years, Sally served a four-course ‘no choice’ set dinner, but now there is a daily-changing menu that showcases her passion for high quality seasonal produce. Herbs and vegetables come from organic suppliers in South East England; buffalo mozzarella is flown in from Naples twice a week; and shellfish is sent overnight by rail from Scotland. Popular dishes include loin of Balmoral roe deer with apple and sage sauce; baked fillet of Cornish brill with datterini tomatoes and flowering thyme; dark chocolate and chestnut tart. Clarke’s is quite simply an unforgettable experience.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 12:30 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michele Lombardi

What 370 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Clarke's Restaurant offers a "brilliant balance" of attentive service, relaxed ambiance, and "delicious" cuisine. Patrons consistently praise the "intelligently sourced" and "artfully prepared" dishes, especially the seafood and sauces. With its "elegant atmosphere" and "professional staff," Clarke's remains a favorite for over 30 years, perfect for special occasions.

370 Reviews
  1. Sally VIP

    London13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delighted with the whole experience. Fabulous food and all the staff incredibly welcoming.

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  2. claudia

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful cosy place with lovely service and good food

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  3. Nicki

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My most favourite of restaurants. Everything is just perfect. Food exceptional, service 5*. Staff polite, and friendly. Tables and lighting discreet , and you are not even aware of any other conversations on the other tables. I am already looking forward to my next visit!

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  4. matthew VIP

    Los Angeles11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite dinners ever in London. The food is very good. I had the veal chop which was outstanding. Wife had chicken with insanely crispy skin also great. The room is beautiful and elegant. The staff are all very professional particularly Taddeo who helped us and front of house Paul is first class. There are a lot of great restaurants in London, but none like this- this place is special. We first went here 36 years ago when we last lived in London, there’s a reason it’s still here. 

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  5. PeterB

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience. Approve of lack of background music, allows a relaxed atmosphere

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  6. Angie VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly outstanding! Starters and mains were amazing, I was so pleasantly surprised

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  7. Paul VIP

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent - fresh food menu - always good. I had the veal chop which had outstanding flavor. My wife had the John Dory - also excellent.

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  8. Suzan

    London27 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Limited choice on the lunch menu and extremely expensive

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  9. Gary VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorites in London ...,it's perfection!

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  10. Miriam VIP

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an excellent evening , from the warmth of the welcome to the quality of the food .

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FAQs

Clarke's Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 370 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Clarke's Restaurant

124 Kensington Church Street, London, W8 4BH

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 12:30 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michele Lombardi
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