Clipstone in City of London, Westminster

I come to Clipstone every year from Canada to bookend coastal hiking trips. It truly has become in a strange way a home away from home and now an annual pilgrimage I look forward to more and more with each passing year. The food is always fantastic: fresh, beautifully cooked, and the balance of flavours and textures in each dish is on point. The location is equally great, perfect to sit outside on the heated patio and watch the quiet bustle of neighbourhood traffic in the evenings. Finally, the staff are quite simply the best. I now look forward to seeing and chatting with familiar faces every year. Laidback but always prompt, professional, and super friendly no matter how busy a service on the night is. If you only have a night in central London and want a taste of fine dining (that is not stuffy or super formal) you have to try try this spot! Already looking forward to my next visit in 2025.

Excellent service and great food

Had a lovely lunch here the other day! Would highly recommend 🙌

We were very lucky to stumble on this Gem one morning, the staff setting up and the Chef's already preparing. Kindly the staff were able to sort a table for that evening. The friendly welcome from the staff. The warm bread and oil was yummy. The arancini to start, was well balanced and delicious. The wine was devine and was the most increadible dry rosé. We both had the Fillet Highland Steak, it was like silk. The Diane Sauce , i've ever tasted petfectly accomanied by the Cornish Potatoes cooked to perfection and seasoned beautifully. We had the steam broccoli which was earthly and by far the tastiest broccoli I have ever eaten. The Flat White was Rich and well presented. We shared the choix bun with lemon curd was refreshing and crisp. The chocolate pot was yummy, with many levels. We will certainly be coming back.

We were visiting London and so we were sightseeing and got to the restaurant 15 minutes before opening. We were sitting outside waiting for the time and they noticed us and turned on the heatlamp early for us since it was cold. Everyone was so nice and welcoming! Everything was delicious - the risotto and duck were my favorites.

Great service, chefs that understand flavour, and wonderful wine. Plenty of attention to detail. One of the best meals we’ve had in London - set menu is great value too. Would definitely recommend!

Always a winner! Short, very well balanced seasonal menu - all the dishes we tried were delicious. Everything was beautifully cooked. As a group of 5, we had several different dishes; hard to choose which were best, but the burrata with grilled peaches was divine, the duck, mackerel and pork chop mains delicious, and the fig leaf custard with berry compote and a bruléed fig for pudding was an absolute delight. Waiting staff are friendly and professional, and there's a great wine list!

Fantastic restaurant- nicely understated, cool vibe and great balance across food, wine, service. We celebrated our wedding anniversary there and the whole staff signed a card to us - lovely, genuine touch and so much kinder than a candle in a pudding ! Thank you. Definitely will be back for some of the Mad Dog Warwick wine 😀

Relaxed atmosphere, great food and service. A cut above the average.

A great little relaxed place to add to your 'where to eat in London' book. Consistently great food, with a focus on great flavours, ingredients and cooking - staff are amazing too, professional and knowledgeable without the pretence.

Had been before. Disappointed this time. The mains were small and the fish - brill I think - was full of bones and very expensive. Surely they could have bought filets? And ironically nobody asked us if our meal was ok!!

Very friendly staff. The food was fresh and delicious. The restaurant was quaint, clean and comfortable.

Had an absolutely fantastic experience here. My partner and I came for a two course meal and the service was amazing. The food was delicious and came out promptly. Holly greeted us and took care of our evening with fun banter and professional service. Will plan in our next visit.

One of the best places to eat in London. My favourite.

I went in Clipstone with no expectation but left the Michelin bistro with a big smile in my face. From the down-to-earth handwritten birthday card to the professional fine-dining style of service, the nicely-decorated eatery checked many boxes to make a birthday guest like me felt settled and pleased. Also a special shoutout to Dani who served my table wholeheartedly! It’s not easy to come across restaurants in London with tasty and finely-crafted dishes. So it was a pleasant surprise when I found the dishes in Clipstone were creatively-curated and executed, such as the confit tomato tart with cheddar custard & red onion and tempura courgette with whipped ricotta, honey, walnut & basil were my favourites. It was amazing to see such innovative dishes unleashed in the kitchen of this small bistro. The seasonal dishes featured a lot of British ingredients like the Devon Down hogged, haft cheddar custard and the London honey. It would be interesting to come back in the future to see what they have to offer in a different time of the year. Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for somewhere to celebrate or just a night out with your loved ones!

I think Clipstone is one of the best restaurants in London! Really enjoy every time we visit!

When I first arrived I thought it looked like an up market cafe and the seating looked a bit uncomfortable. But, within a few minutes I realised I was going to like it. Friendly service but not over the top. Really nice menu (I am a veggie my colleague is not) and good wine list. Food was really good and has now become one of my favourites. Booking a table as I write.

We recently went here for lunch, having heard that the food was great but the vibes were relaxed - we were not disappointed. The service was friendly and knowledgeable without needing to give a lecture on every food item or explain the concept to us , which was refreshing. An extensive and interesting wine list with a lot of options available by the carafe as well as by the glass, which meant we could try a few different things. We had the tempura courgette to start, which was crispy, delicious and visually appealing as well as the burrata which was creamy and flavorful. Steak with peppercorn sauce was cooked more than the requested medium, but was still delicious and went well with a side of new potatoes smothered in a garlic aoili. Sea bream was crispy and tasty. The only dud note was some complimentary sourdough, which had just come out of the oven and served hot, so was still wet inside , which was very odd , and the waiters didn't ask why we had eaten nothing but the crust. But the rest of the meal more than made up for it. A chocolate mousse was a nice treat at the end of the meal. They stuck a candle in it for my husband's birthday and gave him a signed card which was a nice touch. Charming service and a nice corner restaurant with big windows to watch the world go by. Good value for money.

Excellent service and food. This is a lovely chilled out Marylebone local. Service is old school and top notch with all the little touches considered. Food is very very good and very fair for the price at c £85 for 3 courses and 2 glasses of wine. You’d be hard pressed to find better at this price point.

Food was absolutely delicious! Service and staff were friendly and helpful. The desert, pesto tagliatelle and steak were the highlights for me!

We walked in just minutes before the kitchen was closing on Saturday afternoon and the staff were so wonderful about it and let us dine! Service 10/10, food 10/10! We felt so bad for keeping them, but didn’t feel rushed at all! Will definitely be back to sample the rest of the menu and highly recommend! :))

Cute local restaurant, good food and reasonably priced.

Hugely overrated, the basics are not right here. This is a lovely looking restaurant with a farm to table menu, and great wine list. Looks very promising. The cooking and flavours however are truly uninspiring and left very little to remember. I am so disappointed. The staff understood and did not charge me the food. For this sort of restaurant I recommend Mountain in Soho or Noize in Fitzrovia. Cooking on a different class here.

A beautifully selected menu made choosing extremely difficult. Usually there are a couple of dishes that don't appeal - not here, everyone looked to be a winner. Food is first class, with service and atmosphere to match. An intimate little resultant. Highly recommended.

Really great find. Had a meal here a little while ago and it was a fabulous experience. Great service and great food. Nothing was too much trouble. Also very welcome that they had sound-deadening installations on the ceiling - it felt quiet and calm despite being busy. Definitely one for a repeat visit.

We had an early dinner at Clipstone having been to Regents Park. It wasn't busy when we arrived but busier when we left. The service was first class and didn't drop off as it got busier. The food was well prepared and really tasty. The vegetarian option was very good. We really liked this restaurant and would eat here again if we were in the area.

Restaurant atmosphere is great, food is consistently delicious, and staff are an absolute delight!

I send all my friends visiting here for dinner - great, relaxed atmosphere and food is 🔥

Reasonably tasting food food, price does not match the taste or the service. Service was very slow, had to call many times to be served the wine from the bottle we bought. The desert was probably the most disappointing part as well!

Great to see again the show rolling on and on. This is small theatre with a polished performance of well loved dishes. Enjoyed starter was a. Cured trout with Soda bread and crème fraiche . A shoulder cut of Denver beef seared and sliced (rare ) was tasty with a green pepper corn sauce . Finishing with an Apricot , white chocolate and Custard tart A lovely lunch with a swift service and a modest bill.

Such an amazing small restaurant, bistro like. We had a fantastic lunch. Tried both meat and fish dishes of the day! An absolute favourite!

Genuinely trying to find a reason to be generous and not to provide one star, but then I remember the pasta with pesto and raisin and dog food for desert and unfortunately I cannot give more than that. I appreciate the rent cost in the area but 120£ to eat a set menu that reminded me the homeless shelter where I used to do charity it’s a bit of an exaggeration. Top 3 worst places in my 11 years in W1

Everything about Clipstone was excellent - the service, the food, the setting, everything. I'm a private chef, and this is exactly the kind of place I want to eat in. It is clear the skill level is very, very high, and the food is exceptional without any pretentiousness or faff. Fantastic ingredients, prepared beautifully. Delicious wine and coffee too. Don't hesitate, you won't be disappointed. I only wished we lived closer, but I'll happily travel the 220 miles to return.

We spontaneously asked for a table at Clipstone. Since the restaurant was completely booked, the waitress offered us a table outside. Since it has radiant heaters, it is also very comfortable. The service was fantastic and very charming. Every course was explained to us in detail and the waiters kept coming to check if everything was OK. The menu was full of regional and seasonal dishes. The food was excellent, beautifully prepared and fresh. We also really liked the wine list. Definitely a recommendation.

Fantastic food, lovely atmosphere and great service!!! Definitely recommend 😍

Will go back for the hogget and service. That's all we liked.

Great place for a Saturday lunch. Unhurried service. Great choices on wine list

One of the best restaurants in london

One of my favourite places to eat in London. I am Coeliac and lactose intolerant and they make me feel so normal. Food is amazing, sparkling water on tap, love they have shrubs to drink :)

Good product and original preparations with an English touch in a place with a relaxed atmosphere and simple decoration. Good service and careful wine list. The only thing...the portions are very small for the price, and the location is unappealing, at least during the weekend.

Excellent service with an incredible wine list. The atmosphere was both trendy and warm. The venison tartare was a delicious first for me that I’d recommend to anyone.

I don't know how I have not come here before. Like all restaurants in this small group of independently styled eateries, the cooking is focused on making thoughtful and careful use of exceptional ingredients that are seasonal. Don't expect edgy concept food. It is much better than that. I came for lunch and left totally satisfied (and content). I can imagine it may get quite noisy in there, however, as there are pretty much zero soft furnishings.

Always delivers. Great menu; lovely service and a nice atmosphere. Simple but at the same time complex menu.

Have visited Clipstone a number of times in the last couple of years - food, service location and atmosphere have all been excellent . We visited today for lunch with friends and although there was a bit of a misunderstanding about the wine we ordered , the staff dealt with it very graciously. The food was up to its normal fabulous standard - we had a lovely time . Will definitely be going back again .

Amazing evening! Delicious food (daily changing menu depending on what’s in season - how all restaurants should be), amazing staff, and a wonderful atmosphere. Would highly recommend.

Took a student of mine here, corn bread was 10/10

We loved out dinner here at Clipstone - it was wonderful in everyway. The food is exceptionally good and staff and ambience all terrific. Can't wait to go back.

Absolutely wonderful restaurant - every dish was spot on perfect and thoroughly delicious. Food, service and ambience all terrific - wholeheartedly recommended

It was a great evening, very good: fresh, well balanced, well cooked dishes.

Sunday lunch for 4. Delicious food. Excellent wine (but with a big mark-up). Relaxed vibe. Friendly, efficient service. A bit out of the away, but worth searching out. There are vegetarian options (not sure about vegan).

Food and service were really good.

During our visit for the lunch set menu, we found the food tasty and well-priced, providing good value. Although service was slightly slow, it didn’t impact our overall enjoyment. The restaurant's versatile ambiance makes it perfect for both romantic dates and business lunches. I’d recommend and go back

Great authentic cuisine with a modern touch. Positive vibes with very friendly service. The wine list deserves attention as focus is on quality rather than label. Well done guys !!!

Great hidden gem. located at the corner of a quiet neighborhood, open kitchen and low key setting. they have a great wine list if you are particular about what to pair with your food they are happy to help. if you want to just have drinks and something to snack on , that's totally fine, they have a big snack list that perfect for just nibble and sip. I had crab risotto for starter, it doenst look/taste like a typical risotto but flavor is on point and balanced well. i had a hilibut for main, which is perfectly seared and topped with trout roe. there are a lot other dishes on the menu that i want to try. will come back again for more

Really great Friday night birthday supper. They looked after us so well. Great service and good food. Really interesting wine list to boot with wine from all over.

Best of my last 10-15 meals in London. Extremely delicious. We ordered 7-8 plates and shared them. This number already corresponds to 1/3 of the evening menu :) There wasn't a plate we didn't like. Risotto and papardelle were the best of the best. I ate too much. I snored a lot at night ☺️

Great variety of wines and very nice food!

So incredibly impressed at Clipstone and look forward to coming back soon! We enjoyed a private booking to celebrate a 30th in December, and we've never experienced service like it. So friendly, and they went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we need. As an example, I'd moved seats after the main course and when the waitress asked if I needed a top-up I explained my glass was on the other side of the room - she offered to fetch it for me! In this climate, incredible service is one of the ways you can stand out and I love that you folks are leading the charge. Also 5 stars are very deserved for the food. Sometimes fine dining can be overcomplicated but not at Clipstone - they're still using the best ingredients in interesting ways but never pretentiously. The lamb was one of our favourites, and the bread cannot be missed. I feel like I'd be guaranteed to get a great meal here every time. Thank you for such an amazing evening!

A must go to place in London. Unique. Delicious food made with passion. Went a few weeks ago... need to go back.

Best meal I've had in London for a long time! Lunch menu is flawless, quality cooking at a excellent price. Great staff and atmosphere. Will be back

Food, wine, service and overall experience all superb for the price point; maybe even exceptional. Definitely will go back.

Fantastic meal four of us had at Clipstone. Seasonal dishes in a great “local” atmosphere and with attentive. We all loved every dish and the wine, helpfully selected with server was very good. Loved the place and will be back.

Delicious food and good service!

A fabulous place with great food and service. I had the tongue and the venison. Couldn't resist the éclair either. The wine list is really good My poor wife is on medication so couldn't join me in the dark pink or maybe light red which was superb and interesting. The Cote Blayes was superb with the venison. Book before you visit.

Can’t fault it . Food was absolutely great. All the staff were young , enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Effort equals reward, hence the 10 out of 10 from me

Overpriced food. Rude service & unusual ambiance. Staff only let us have our table for 1 hour when policy states 1hr 45 mins. We booked 2 weeks in advance too. Would not recommend this place.

Clipstone is a fantastic spot for a satisfying dinner without breaking the bank in Fitzrovia. Unlike many high-end options in the area, Clipstone offers an 'elegant' experience at an affordable price. The atmosphere is laid-back, with an open kitchen in the back adding to the charm. Their concise menu ensures each dish is perfectly executed, and my experience was no exception—everything, especially the fish, was spot on. Don't miss out on trying one of their signature cocktails

A neighbourhood gem. Well thought-out and executed dishes. Delicious.

I recently dined at Clipstone Restaurant and had a wonderful experience. Despite a mix-up where our main dishes were accidentally served to another table, the staff handled the situation exceptionally well. To make up for the wait, they generously offered us all appetizers and starters on the house, a gesture that truly impressed us. The food at Clipstone is a delightful discovery of new tastes. Each dish was a unique and enjoyable experience, perfectly suiting my palate and impressing my date. The flavors were fresh and inventive, making our dining experience memorable. The only downside was the noise level. The restaurant is quite popular, often full, resulting in tables being close to each other. This can make the space feel a bit crowded and noisy. However, this was a minor issue in an otherwise fantastic dining experience. The staff deserves special mention for their exceptional service. They were attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to ensure our dining experience was pleasant, easily earning a 5/5 rating. I highly recommend Clipstone Restaurant for anyone looking for new culinary experiences in a friendly and vibrant atmosphere.

Excellent modern British cuisine, well priced and lovely staff. Highly recommend!

alerting staff) after witnessing one of the cooks licking their fingers while hand plating food. The staff on the floor were very pleasant, but nothing makes up for poor food hygiene in the kitchen. Hence the rating.

A pleasant lunch with family, but not as good as it should have been. We could see our meals stuck at the pass, long enough for them to be served warm instead of hot. It is lovely to see the open plan kitchen working, but not when you see kitchen hands mucking about with your food. In end we had to leave, just couldn't trust the food we were being served.

The food was delicious and this is a very nice spot with an open kitchen. We were treated well by the front of house but were very concerned to see one of the chefs plating food whilst licking sauce off her fingers. Our drinks were comped but really the matter is more concerning and made us feel uncomfortable. Nobody wants saliva in their food.

Attentive service, clever and delicious flavour combinations, good wines, warm atmosphere.

Randomly chosen. And surprised by really delicious food and very good service.

Lovely, friendly staff - very accommodating and quick resolution with a couple of minor mishaps. Visited with a party of four and we tried a variety of the dishes from snacks to desserts- everything was spectacular. Best meal out for a long time- I would highly recommend.

Clipstone got great reviews and we expected a better meal and experience. The service was slow, it took three asks to get a beer (guess they just forgot), and the portions were quite small. Three of us ordered the pumpkin pappardelle and it was gone in about four bites. The starters were also quite small. The whole thing took an hour and forty minutes without coffee or dessert. On the positive side, the food was tasty and the wine list is solid. Unfortunately we wouldn’t go back given all the much better options in London.

Cozy neighborhood restaurant that's easy to book on the weekend. Food was a bit mediocre, but cooked with quality produce. Nothing was surprisingly good or bad. I would only come if I'm around the area. Service was okay. There was a moment when the server was putting down cutlery, and my friend had her phone and glass near her right hand side. The server put the knife half on her phone and the fork in between the space of the phone and the glass. I'm not sure if that was necessary at all and a hygienic choice. I'm sure we wouldn't mind having the cutlery place a bit away from our right-hand side. I just found it a bit passive and agreesive and kinda laughed it off after the server left.

Great neighborhood spot in Fitzrovia. I was here this past Saturday and they graciously squeezed us in as a table of 4 despite not having reserved far in advance. Got a nice table inside at 6:30PM. Wonderfully solicitious service. I was with two friends and we basically had the whole menu. Had the olives, arancini and other snacks to start. Some well-made cocktails, a bottle of wine, all of the starters except for the soups, and some of the mains. I loved my ravioli dinner. Delicious. My friend had the deer and he loved it - I tried it and it was delicious. Shared a dessert. Thought this overall was an incredible meal in a comfortable restaurant. I'd happily return and recommend it.

Wow wow wow!!! What a fantastic lunch. We arrived at 2:30pm and left at 10pm with a few new friends to boot! As soon as we walked in we immediately felt relaxed. The team were so welcoming. The food was delicious, they had a great wine list and the cocktails were next level! We were having such a great time that we ended up ordering more cocktails after lunch and ended up chatting to the people on the next table (our new friends!). At 6:30 the team set up a new table outside and we kept talking and drinking into the night. They even provided a few complimentary nibbles to keep us going! It was one of the nicest and most unexpectedly fun lunches I’ve had in a long time. The team really made the experience what it was, they all worked so well together. Thanks guys, we will definitely be back!

Clipstone has a lovely neighborhood feel. We had an excellent meal. Unpretentious with friendly knowledgeable service and beautifully prepared and presented creative food choices. We had a table close to the open kitchen which was interesting. There are also tables on the pavement outside which are nice. Happy to recommend Clipstone.

The loveliest staff and very delicious food. Highly recommended 😋

The perfect restaurant. Every dish was delicate and very tasty, and the service is one of the warmest I’ve had in London. Highly recommend for a romantic dinner or a catch-up with a friend!

The service was top class as you would expect from a resteraunt of this price in an affluent area. The food was reasonable.

Really pleasant lunch with family members. Interesting dishes for all courses, including for the coeliac guest. All the staff were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. This was our second visit in 12 months and will return in the future.

A great uncomplicated place with lovely food

Not only that the food was excellent and the service super nice. But I also received a self made oliv oil with a hand written card for my birthday 🤗 Such a great place! Thank you for this lovely and memorable evening 🧡

Amazing atmosphere, lovely staff and incredible food would recommend to anyone looking for a nice dinner experience

Great food and service. We've been here multiple times now and while the menu seems to change, it's consistently delicious and an excellent experience.

Always so happy to come back to Clipstone. The offering food & drinks is refined and staff are consistently thoughtful and professional.

Always nice to come back to Clipstone! Federico always make sure you feel at home. Good selection of wines.

Great Place, fantastic food and remarkable service!

Love this little neighbourhood restaurant. I don’t come here often enough. Great food and not too pricey for the quality. Everything tasted great except the croquettes and the rillette which were just not to our taste. Loved the Ray wings and the scallops! We had a table for two outside which was just a tad too small for our plates and drinks and water. Service was friendly and the transfer to a counter seat inside after our time limit was up was well managed.

A light airy restaurant in a quiet side street in central London. The food was spectacular with well-balanced flavours all served in a friendly and efficient team. Highly recommended.

wonderful food and incredible service! combination of foods that surprise the palate

Fantastic lunch on a sunny Friday afternoon. Great food especially the fish starters and mains. Sat outside with some Provence rose … what’s not to like. Service was friendly and attentive! Prices very fair for what we had. Unlimited sparkling water 🙏.

Had a nice lunch. Lovely people great to food.

Loved the food, staff was friendly and very well informed. The tomato 🍅 salad I had was delicious.

Very friendly staff and extensive wine list.

One of my favorite place in London.