Clos Maggiore

After weeks of web-searching, deliberation and consultation with friends living in London (I live in Japan) Clos Maggiore turned out to be the very best place to hold my 50th birthday party. My guests were ecstatic. We had a charming first-floor private room – 14 for lunch from 11.30 mid- August – and weren't evicted until almost 5pm. The dishes were beautifully-presented and the risotto and sea bass in particular were exquisite. The staff were very helpful in suggesting wines to go with the menu we chose* and though we ultimately opted for some fairly pricey ones (Meursault 2006 and Savigny les Beaunes 2004) they weren't pushy on this score and suggested many reasonably-priced bottles from the U.S., Italy and France, as well as a South African wine. We chose the Pannier Vintage Champagne 2002 for the apéritif, new to me but which was one of the champagnes recommended by the restaurant. We weren't disappointed. Other unexpected little plusses were menus and place-cards printed at no extra charge – one of them rustled up moments before lunch when the guest list… More

We went for a romantic meal and it certainly delivered. We sat on the first floor, which had about 6 tables and was reminiscent of being on a boat. Elegant & cosy. The food was outstanding as was the recommended wine and for fine dining, was good value for money. I had a delicious vegetarian soup from a separate menu, bursting with flavor, followed by gnocchi. I found that the vegetarian choices that I liked the sound of were a bit repetitive so it was great that they accommodated me. My husband had scallops followed by steak. I didn't try, being a vegetarian, but it looked fabulous and he enjoyed it.
Our only gripe was the service. Although attentive, our waiter had a strange manner & came across as a bit sarcastic & short to start with, but I think he was trying to be funny.
For romantic special occasions, I would recommend this restaurant.

Never come across this restaurant before but was taken there for a business lunch today for the 1st time – 4 of us.

Very pleasant indeed sitting at the back in the conservatory area. Restaurant was full by the time we left as far as I could see. Justifiably so.

Service was very efficient and friendly.

Food was excellent and well presented – we all ate of the fixed price lunch menu

Sadly, it being a business lunch and I wasn't hosting, we passed on the wine list – next time!

Definitely worth the visit!

After years of thinking I knew the London dining scene I had never heard of Clos Maggiore, but was drawn to it for a post theatre dinner by its two Square Meal stars. I was not disappointed. The decor was fabulous, warm and inviting, a labyrinth of cosy nooks and secluded well spaced tables. It looks a lot better in reality than in photographs.
Service was excellent throughout and the staff equal any seen in a Michelin star establishment. They really could not have tried harder or been nicer to me and my guests throughout the meal.
In keeping with the restaurant name, the menu has a French and Italian theme running through it. Pricing is very reasonable at £8 for starter and sub £20 for most mains. I had a delightful terrine of quail, foie gras and ham hock, followed by a perfectly cooked monkfish on butter beans with tomato.
Overall – This place is undoubtedly one of the most romantic places in London and the staff and food are verging on Michelin standards but at very reasonable prices. This may well become a firm favourite of mine.

The Restaurant was busy when we visited and we were seated upstairs. Excellent decor with ample space between tables. Roaring fire, which although gas was very welcoming. Service was outstanding with a close attention to detail. Attentive but not overbearing service. Excellent choice of bread. My wife had the lobster dish which was beautifully presented and a real depth of flavour. I had the lunch special of 2 courses and a half bottle of wine for approx £19. This was excellent value, the duck was beautifully cooked with a stunning sauce. The desserts were gorgeous and again beautifully presented. I cannot fault the meal for flavour or value and I will return. Next time I shall book early for a table in the conservatory area which looked lovely.