Clarke's Restaurant

This is an exquisite place and a must for us on our London visit. Sally Clarke, the owner chef, visits each table in the most unassuming way possible like bringing bread to the table or snacks; what a privilege that is. Service is most welcoming and accommodating. Wine selection is superb, we had a Burgundy (see pic), and the food is the reason of reasons to must go. Jersey Royals were in season and prepared simply and were amazing. Our table of six tried all kinds of meats and each memorable and fresh. Highly recommend.

Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Food: Modern British A really special restaurant. A very warm, welcoming atmosphere with prompt first class service at this well established Notting Hill institution. The food was beautifully prepared and served and everything was delicious. The hand cut chips and egg custard tart were outstanding. It’s a treat to dine here and somewhere you’ll be keen to return to. What I liked: • Absolutely everything. • Delightful, attentive service • Beautiful dining room • Stunning presentation • Delicious flavours • Good portion sizes • The delicious bread What I didn’t like: • N/A Do I recommend going? YES Will I go again? YES Was it good value? SOMEWHAT Price Point: $$$+

If I could give it 10 stars, I would! Clarke’s Restaurant is hands down one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment we walked in, the service was flawless—friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The food? Absolutely divine. Every dish was perfectly seasoned, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. I honestly caught myself smiling after every bite. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and elegant without being pretentious—just the kind of place you never want to leave. If you’re in the area and don’t eat here, you’re seriously missing out. Can’t wait to come back!

I enjoy everything about this place. Always a good experience. Food is simple and seasonal. I wish it was more “spot on” in terms of execution. As someone who enjoys cooking I got rather precise expectations when I go out and spend quite a bit for the food. I really do like the atmosphere. It feels like being in one’s dining room without having to cook and serve the food yourself!

Absolutely amazing place, I would definitely go again! Service was amazing, so much to see, and a high amount of entertainment! I was expecting it to be a normal place, but this has absolutely changed my mind!!! The staff are literally the nicest as well!

Serves delicious, beautifully prepared food, including hand-cut chips and egg custard tart. Warm, welcoming atmosphere, attentive service, and good portion sizes. I also like the delicious bread.

Clark's restaurant provides a fine dining experience, which is very comparable to the high-class restaurants in London city centre. The food is locally sourced and tastes fantastic. The service is first class, and the staff are attentive and friendly. This is a place which I will be returning to.

I booked Clarke’s for my mums 70th birthday family dinner. I was honestly blown away by the service we received. We had pre organised champagne on arrival and a personalised birthday cake for dessert. We absolutely loved our dining experience, the food was delicious, the service was fantastic. Sally came over to chat to us and wish my mum a happy birthday. I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better restaurant to celebrate such a special occasion! Thank you so much!

Great service, fresh interior, average food taste, small number of choices, and outrageously over priced.

I had dinner at Clarke's Restaurant with my family while visiting London a couple of weeks ago. I was excited to go to this restaurant, but found it to be dated with overpriced average food. However, the service was attentive and professional. I was very disappointed as I was really looking forward to having dinner at this restaurant.

I spent a week in London with my parents in November and Clarke's was one of our two favorite restaurants. We loved the intimate setting and beautiful decor. Service was attentive and professional and we didn't feel rushes at any time. One of the reasons I selected the restaurant is it's reputation as being one of the best farm-to-table restaurants focused on seasonal British ingredients. All of the breads are baked in house and were delicious! We started with delicious pear Bellinis. My Dad had the Soup of Umbrian lentils, shallots and chestnuts with chives to start. The soup was hot, bursting with flavor and presented with onion seed breadsticks. I had the Dorset lobster served with puntarelle, onion and lemon mayonnaise. It was artfully presented, but somewhat disappointing as I am not a fan of the claw. My Mom had the best first course of the three of us as she ordered the Souffle Suissesse, a warm Gruyere shuffle with sage, parmesan and land cress. It was so good that she was reluctant to share even the smallest of bites. For main courses, my Dad has the Rhug estate organic fallow deer roasted with orange, pomegranate and sage, brussel tops artichokes, beetroot and organic spelt. It was very, very good and perfectly cooked. My Mom had the Roasted Scottish halibut with sauce of dill and proseco, rainbow carrots, romanesco, spiriting broccolini and ratte potatoes. The dish was hot, perfectly good and had wonderful favor. The same can be said of the Cornish wild sea bass fillet roasted with black olive and parsley tapenade, baked fennel, time di papa and herbed umbrian lentils. Fore dessert, we shared the Vin d'orange pan cotta with raspberries and pistachio wafer. It was so good that my Mom could have licked the bowl. We also ordered the cheese plate and enjoyed Mrs Kirkham's Lancashire wo, Ragstone goat from Hereforshire and Spenwood, sheep from Berkshire served with oatmeal biscuits, celery and chutney. A well curated selection of dessert wine and port were on offer and we had a couple of lovely glasses of port. I would highly recommend this lovely restaurant and will return the next time I am in London. Amazing food, service and atmosphere led to a perfect night out.

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!

Lucien Freud ate here often and exchanged drawings for food so as you dine at this lovely restaurant the feast is not only for your stomach but also your eyes. I had a delicious veal chop. The borrata salad was okay. The appetizer soufflé was wonderful. Fresh fruit was really fresh. Deadly delicious dark chocolate at the end. We were in a private dining room. The service was quit attentive. I gave it a five where I might have given a four because seeing Freuds just hanging on the wall gives an intangible special touch to the experience

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 entree or main entree 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.

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.

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.

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 .

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.

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.

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.

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!

The food is probably quite good here but the maitre'd was so staggeringly rude we never got that far. If you don't want people to come into your empty restaurant, don't advertise yourself as a place that accepts money for food.