Fidelio Orchestra Cafe in Camden

We were guests at a celebration which took place at this very welcoming cafe. It's a superb venue and the staff went completely above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. The main bar is airy and spacious, the side bar provides a more secluded space and downstairs there is another wonderful spacious area with a cozy fire and a home from home feel. Fidelio has clear musical / opera connections, but you don't need to be a musician to enjoy the space, excellent service and high quality food and drinks.

The food was delicious and the staff really helpful and friendly. It is a wonderful venue which we had previously been to one evening to see A Christmas Carol. We wanted to come for lunch and had a really lovely time!

Conveniently located on Clerkenwell Road, a short walk from the bustle of Soho and Covent Garden, this spot has a delightful interior: bright and airy with a nice range of vintage-themed art. We visited for brunch, I had 'The Pink Swan' (eggs royale) which was delicious, and at a normal upmarket London brunch price. The waiting staff were attentive and friendly, allowing us to choose a table near a plug socket and not minding us staying a few hours. We also had a fantastic gin and tonic - an all-round great venue which I'll have to visit again for the live music.

This is such a cool venue (and surprisingly easy to reach from SW London!). We were guests at a private musical function and enjoyed cosy pre drinks in the intimate lower ground room, then came up to street level for the live music and supper. The staff were charming, the food extremely tasty (and modest portions) and the whole evening a stylish and delightful event

Fantastic evening listening to live jazz in a relaxed and intimate venue. Such great value for money - what a wonderful evening of entertainment for just £12. We were also massively impressed with the food - from the beautifully seasoned bowl of olives through to the rare cooked chimichuri steak. A real treat - reasonably priced and efficiently served

We had the pleasure in Fidelio's hosting our yearly client party. They went above and beyond and i would not hesitate to use them again or recommend them.

I first visited Fidelio in 2020 and have been back many times. In April this year I organised my husband’s 40th birthday party and it was an enormous success! Raffaello, Ash and the staff went the extra mile and helped with every thoughtful detail (and also diligently helped me keep to my budget!) and Matt’s cooking was a dream. I’ve been receiving thanks and compliments from guests ever since the party so all I can say is don’t miss out on this place, you won’t regret it! And they also organise world class concerts!

Passing through London, I went to this cafe twice to work and do business meetings with clients. The place is super nice, there are classical music which is very pleasant. The staff is charming and discreet which is a perfect place to concentrate. I loved this place that I recommend 100%. The food is also excellent, as are the hot drinks. I would definitely come back when I'll Come back to London.

We took a risotto with saffron, zucchini and Parmesan cheese and tagliatelle with meat slowly cooked in red whine. Food is superb both in the choice of ingredients and in the interpretation of the recipes. We are Italian and don’t remember having eaten such good versions of these two classical of our cuisine. The location is very nice!

Wonderful. Called in by chance. Food fabulous & staff terrific. Spotlessly clean loos. Violin workshop on site too. Go there!

What an experience last night at the Fidelio Café! An opportunity that only this incredible venue can offer, and something one should really never miss. And what a lecture, given by Filippo Gorini, this 26 years old pianist offering not only an impeccable technique and many subtleties of interpretation, but also a deep knowledge of Bach and in particular of its final masterpiece. His discussion of the Art of the Fugue wasn’t just interesting, it was breathtaking, a series of increasingly varied movies taken during the most complex musical journey created by Johann Sebastian Bach. A concert lasting a bit less than 90 minutes, a rational, almost complete, analysis of the text. And the setting was just perfect for such journey, an intimate space for the forty lucky music lovers, a few meters away from the keyboard and the powerful vibration sent through our bodies by the Steinway grand. And yet, at the same time, open to the outside world of the traffic in the heart of the great city, buses, taxis, pedestrians, cyclists rushing home from office, someone stopping for many minutes out of the large, greenhouse-like windows, nodding and humming at the pace of the pianist fingers. We were literally in tears with emotion. And soon after, meeting and dining (excellent dinner, by the way, and great wines to accompany the whole evening!) with the pianist and with the creator and owner of the Fidelio Café, this incredible, handsome and gentle, tall young man, pianist, physicist, mathematician, founder and conductor of the Fidelio Orchestra, who can conduct Mahler’s Titan and brew coffees, play Beethoven’s 111 and serve your dinner, as well as unravelling for you all the details of Brahms piano concertos or piano trios. All with the same irresistible smiling kindness. In three words only, Dr. Raffaello Morales. The most interesting character I’ve ever met.

My first visit to this classical music venue in a restaurant setting. It’s a stunning space and Charles Owen offered a powerfully affecting account of the Goldberg Variations - both anguishing, uplifting and enlightening. The dinner was a feast: the menu (scallops, stuffed poussin and crème brûlée) perfectly balanced and cooked to perfection. It was a very special evening and we shall return!

Nice atmosphere, friendly server and good food at a reasonable price. I love an open kitchen ❤....always interesting to take a peak behind the scenes!

Wow, what a wonderful experience for the Schubert concert with a 4 course meal with an aperitif and nibbles. The music was amazing, the singer was incredible and I found it very moving. The outside noise can be a little distracting but it didn’t spoil anything. Food was delicious and very filling - it’s pre-chosen by the chef. Good options available on the wine menu, I can recommend the valpo or the chianti. The staff were great, particularly the young man with the ring in his ear, he was so friendly and he made us laugh. The owner came to chat with us and when he found out that we had came from Glasgow especially for the event for our anniversary he insisted on treating us to a complimentary drink of whatever we wanted. Couldn’t have asked for a better evening!

Absolutely fantastic. I cannot praise this little gem of a place highly enough. I am going to give a detailed review which will point out a few things that are not perfect - but I want to be clear from the outset that this place was superb and if I lived closer, I’d visit as often as I could afford it. First, yes it is relatively expensive. However, £200 for a dinner for two (not including wine although it does include an aperitif) and a classical concert in London is actually about average. Think of a ticket at the Proms, Covent Garden or the Barbican. Then think of the average cost of a meal somewhere nice. Multiply by two. You’ll not be far off a £200 price tag. For food, there were delicious olives and some nuts at each table, to go with the prosecco aperitif. The starter is served prior to the performance - homemade sourdough, a herby butter and smoked garlic. Then you have the performance in this delightful, intimate setting, with mood lighting and only a handful of other tables. Then dinner is served. We saw Schubert’s Winterreise and we were enrapt during all 24 songs. Now, there is noise outside. This is not a soundproofed concert hall. There was an ambulance, a police car, a truck and once or twice a few loud punters from bars nearby managed to make themselves heard. But it did not dent the atmosphere at all. Simply acknowledge this before you book tickets and it won’t detract from any pleasure you take in the performance. Because despite all of this, a bottle of great wine, candles on every table, subdued lighting and somehow the outside world just fades away. You’ll be elsewhere, as I was, with the performers, in whatever you happen to go to see. After the performance, dinner is served up. This had the odd slip up; the menu advertised a vegetarian and non-vegetarian main and we were each served both. Not that we were complaining, both were excellent but as the menu said one OR the other, we were at a loss. The delicious steak onglet was wonderfully rare and no one asked how we wanted it cooked, so that worked for me but might not for others; if you have strong feelings, speak up because the guys that run this place really care for those who are supporting what can only guess is a business built on love of the music. On the subject of how we were treated, everyone was extremely friendly and one guy in particular - I didn’t catch his name but he was working the drinks bar by the door when we came in - welcomed us, pointed out the Maitre D’ and followed up with us at our table because the bar closes during the performance, so that we were able to order a bottle. All of the staff were welcoming and - completely unexpectedly - because we were there on an anniversary trip, the manager, with whom I got talking about Schubert, insisted that we have a free drink. Needless to say we left a substantial tip that was thoroughly well deserved. It was a really special night for us and I fervently hope to be back, probably in the new year or any time I’m in London for work, since I live in Glasgow.

£100/person may seem like a steep night out for most of us but honestly, it's worth going without food for a week to come here. Raffaello Morales, who owns and runs the cafe, is a handsome, charismatic pianist and conductor who, on the night we were there, gave an introduction to the music which was one of the best parts of the evening -- along with the excellent food and intimate atmosphere. But the best thing of all was the extraordinary quality of the playing, and the fact that you're not sitting 100 feet away -- but 2, or six, or 10 -- from really extraordinary musicians. In our case, a violinist I'd never heard of, but when I phoned my violinist friend, she said "Go! Mathilde Milwidsky is fantastic." Which she was. FANTASTIC. It was a night we'll never forget. And we're going again. As often as we can without going bankrupt.

We have been to Fidelio several times over the last few months. The quality of the music has been outstanding and it is a privilege to hear such great musicians play in surroundings which are as relaxed and intimate as Fidelio. The staff are super-friendly and helpful with excellent food. All in all, a truly excellent place to hear classical music and a great all round experience.

Lovely atmosphere in this quaint restaurant. Greeted with a glass of Prosecco and a warm smile. Staff were very helpful and engaging. Enjoyed an hour of a wonderfully intimate recital with Guy Johnston, cellist. That alone was worth the price of the tickets! Starters served at 9pm. The 3 courses which were basic but nice enough - but it’s not really the food you go here for. It is a set menu and if you didn’t like fish- you would have been a bit snookered on the night we attended. Had a chat with the artist afterwards - though I’m sure not all would be as friendly. Well done guys- keep going!

I went with a "under 30" offer which included the concert, a drink (apparently a glass of prosecco, I wasn't given a choice) and a 3-course meal for £50. The piano and violion concert was great. Be aware that this is a cafe so not...

I was on a recce of the area with some friends and we happened on Fidelio - we found a warm and welcoming atmosphere, great coffee, delicious pasta, and the prospect of some great music as soon as lockdown is over. The mission statement of...

What a wonderful restaurant! The food is excellent, the staff is wonderful and the music is perfect. Overreacting? Not really. The music, jazz, is playing in the background so it's easy to talk to people as you don't need to shout over the music, but...

I think it's wonderful that this place exists. It's reminiscent of a jazz bar but for Classical music, which I think every major city should have! Lovely staff and atmosphere, attractive menu and ideal location.

Bubbly, friendly and cosy atmosphere, great place to study and grab a drink with friends while enjoying classical music.

I find Fidelio to be the perfect place for sipping some fine wine with friends or enjoying a wonderful dish of pasta, perfectly cooked (I can say that, I’m Italian!) the atmosphere is relaxed and you always bump into interesting new friends (especially musicians!). You’ll...

I chanced upon Fidelio when I came along to a concert a friend was performing in at the café. What a lovely venue with delicious wines and great staff and a brilliant unique atmosphere too. The food also looks great with some seriously good breakfasts...

This is a really pleasant place to go to work or meet a friend during the day or evening. The food is tasty and comes in generous portions and the coffee is great, but for me the best part is the classical music playing in...

I've never been anywhere like Fidelio Orchestra Café! Gorgeous atmosphere, great food and drink and best of all, classical music concerts in a cosy and intimate setting that you just can't get anywhere else. Regularly stop by for the Allpress coffee, too.

Coming in Fidelio Café is a total spa for your senses. The food is delicious with very high quality products. The coffee is definitely coming directly from Italy. All of these in a place surrounded by classical music. Enjoy!

Cozy, elegant and great food. You can sit at the table, enjoy one of the excellent dishes offered and at the same time relax with good music in the background. Perfect if you want to feel at home. Very nice staff. My friends and I...

Lovely place with incredible people and great performances of classical music, almost every day something new, I think being able to drink your coffee listening to classical live music is priceless.

Fidelio Cafe is just amazing! I celebrated my birthday there with around 15 people, we had actually reserved for 7, and it was no problem to add capacity spontaneously. The cafe design is super gorgeous, a lot of attention to detail, very tasty and reasonably...

I can now say that after I have tried every plate of pasta on the menu (made by the evening chef) I have not had a better plate of pasta in London 🙌 The pasta specials keep changing however and I will gladly come back...

Best place to find proper Roman recipes, the Carbonara was to die for!! Great atmosphere and friendly staff, definitely going back :)

I loved this place. It's a classical music-themed cafe, with a performance space, and a really great, low-key atmosphere. I had the pasta and it was absolutely delicious. Would recommend!

Very nice coffee and lovely breakfast menu: the Greek yogurt with fresh fruits was really yummy! Cake of the day was also delicious, I will definitely come back

I can't remember when last I went to a classical music themed Cafe or bar but Fidelio is a special place! The staff are all super nice and I didn't know ahead of time but there was a performance there right in the middle when...

Beautiful, peaceful and elegant environment. Great music cafe with simple and very tasty food. Highly recommended!!

This can really be described as a music cafe but it does support an orchestra and also holds concerts in the intimate cellar. It is a good place for a drink and snacks with a vibrant atmosphere. The menu is limited with light rather than...