Four O Nine in Lambeth

We've planned this trip ages ago to go London from Cornwall with friend for one of us birthday. This was the only food I had through all day and I had the most horrible food poisoning ever. We've had beef burgers and girls had veggie wraps along with chips. Under one of the burgers there was a piece of paper and meat was suspicious. My heart rate went up to 193bpm, I had all the things that could possibly happen due to the food poisoning. Thanks for messing up such an important day for us, we had to go back to our apartment as I was feeling terrible. I hope staff sees and realises that their food does impact people day/days. Again, never trust places like this because you don't know what they're serving you. Ciao! 😨

C'est en tout cas ce que nous avons fait un dimanche matin, et c'était très sympa. Des brunch "full english" qui donne le ton d'une journée de marche, un service très sympa et très attentif, bref que de bonnes choses.

. . Es ahora, como algunos pseudo cristal experiencia de vacaciones de esquí. Los entrantes son simples. . Es decir, ¡en el lado de la lata. Las opciones de platos principales me recordaba a un estudiante de la vida anterior, o como Henry Ford dijo una vez. . Esto. Usted puede tener uno o éste (mais ou menos). Tengo la estación de esquí de tipo alure (habiendo esquiado, pero algunas veces) un acogedor ambiente proporcionado por una variedad de corte de madera falsa salida motos sólo un tonto en un hurra. moron Lamentablemente, TUVE 5 años de remolque y ninguna otra opción. No hace falta decir que no volveré a lo que una vez fue (un gran sitio). . Es una pena,. 409 era algo local y algo genial.

Llevé a mi madre de tomar el té de la tarde aquí hace un tiempo. Teníamos el sitio para nosotros y disfrutamos de la sensación de amplitud que el espacio tiene. Hay una buena variedad de la comida. Suave té de la tarde.

My partner booked this place for my birthday, what a lovely secret little treat in the heart of Clapham! Secret buzzer, great decor even on the stairwell up to the restaurant and food full of flavours - the deluxe picnic for 2 is well presented (on a hipster mini-picnic table of course!) and more like tapas but nevertheless filling and samples Jimmy's ideas really well, esp the salmon & duck egg scotch egg & tuna tartar! Wine £20+ but some nice bottles on the list, including desert wine which I'm a sucker for. Cocktails are raved about but didn't try on this visit. Pudding (secret garden surprise?!) a lovely OTT chocolate desert, so sweet we shared. Service ok, we were left pretty much to it (I'd rather that than have someone hover by the table!) but for some strange reason they put the a/c on midway through our meal which not only meant the hot food in the picnic went cold but also that I sat with goosebumps. It took two requests for the waitress to turn it down / off by which point food (& me!) were cold. However this was the only gripe. I still think the place warrants the 5* for food and overall experience. Only there for another month as a pop up, would return for a new one as the venue was charming.

One occasion it was superb, the next time average. Nouvelle British cuisine, the chef used to be at Chez Bruce and the menu has some of their dishes but not as good

We visited this restaurant with a large group. We were easily accomodated in the space, and the restaurant has a fun atmosphere. The cocktails were great and the appetizers were solid if not particularly memorable. The meal was average at best. Next time we'll start here and move elsewhere for dinner.

We had been to this place loads of times but it had been two years since our last visit and we went because we were told there was a set menu on offer. Once there we were informed this was not the case. The service was quite lacklustre. While the food was not bad is was average. I am happy to say that I will not be back and not recommending it to our friends

I was looking for a free corkage restaurant in the Clapham area and found this excellent restaurant who offered us half priced corkage. In communication with the restaurant prior to arrival and pre-booked food which they opened the restaurant on a Monday night just because our booking. Annoyed that all my guests failed to arrive but the service and flexibility was at a high standard. The food was outstanding as I had foie gras pate and sea bream complimented by the wine we brought. Would definitely recommend this restaurant to other locals. Unfortunately had to leave to catch a train but service and food was top notch! Would go again any day of the week.

This is a fantastic venue with truly excellent service. The wine list is quite good and the cocktail menu is EXCELLENT. I really enjoyed coming here. On the downside, I thought my main course (plaice) was quite bland and lacking in flavour. The dessert, too, (tart tatin) didn't blow me away. It was very pricey (about £180 for 3 people, with wine) and even though I quite enjoyed myself I'm not sure if it was worth spending that much.

Four O Nine has one of those effortlessly laid back atmospheres that has clearly taken a lot of work to create! Candles and unique furniture make the mood romantic. We landed here after rushing around London all day stressing, and the moment we walked into the restaurant that all soaked away. The staff made us at ease and the atmosphere, great drinks and lovely food did the rest. I will go back here.

I went here with 3 members last Saturday for an afternoon tea. The food was wonderful and one of the best afternoon teas I've had, but most importantly the service was fantastic. The waiter was incredibly attentive and repeatedly refreshed our tea without us having to ask. I would definitely recommend the Four O Nine.

Your experience starts when you enter through the 'secret door' and have to be buzzed in. A beautifully candle lit restaurant with excellent food and service. Have been here a few times and am always happy to go back.

This is the second time I have given my formerly-favourite restaurant another chance. Unfortunately I was again disappointed, and rather embarrassed in front of my 6 guests on New Year's Eve. We weren't told of the poor-value fixed menu for the evening at the time of booking (neither on the internet, or later when I called the restaurant directly to amend the booking) but no matter, it was NYE so let's just relax..... To my surprise the restaurant was no busier than a weekend night, but this was not reflected in the service. The canapes were dry and the pastry gave away that they had clearly been sitting around for some time in a humid kitchen. The "mind-blowing cocktail" promised on the menu was in fact rum and prosecco with a mint leaf. Who wants to drink that? I noticed most of the restaurant left theirs, and it was odd that the menu said "Why not try a porn star martini?" even though this was not available as part of the deal. I noticed other diners around us had a similar absurd conversation, asking for the cocktail list only to be told there was no choice of drink. Our waiter was sour-faced in the extreme: bad-tempered, openly arguing with the maitre d', and generally unavailable to us. We were given a pleasant mushroom and truffle oil soup, but (as per my last visit) the bread was forgotten. We had been seated for an hour and a half before our starters arrived, after I had asked four times where they were. Mediocre mains hastily followed, then a long lonely wait for dessert. By this time we had abandoned our plans to spend midnight with friends and ended up stuck in Four 0 Nine with a host of other bewildered, and by this time, plastered, diners (for there was little else to do but keep ordering wine). Gutted to conclude that what was once a gem is now marred by appalling service, and it is a waste of a fantastic venue hidden above the busy streets of Clapham. Four O Nine has now had two second chances from me and it won't be getting a third.

Had a great meal at this lovely restaurant! It looks more like a home, very cosy with a very nice decor. The artichoke soup with truffle oil was amazing and so the pâté. The venison and the sea bass were delicious and the wine not expensive at all! Highly recommended!

We had a great night here last night and it was our second visit to Four O Nine. It has an exclusive feel with the entrance way and the restaurant inside is simply stunning. Beautifully candle lit so perfect for a nice meal as a couple, but also informal enough atmosphere to go with a group of friends. The staff as always were very friendly and knowledgable about the food and wines. We ordered from the set menu which is fantastic value at £20 for three courses. The food was delicious! Couldn't rate it highly enough!We will definitely be coming back here again!

Four O Nine is one of those places that many locals still don't seem to know about, and I'm a little hesitant writing a review as this is perhaps partly why it's special. Located above a pub and accessible through an out-of-sight door, Four O Nine is a great find; the food, cocktail and wine list, and service. The private room is also perfect for groups of about 12. Expect to pay £70-100 for 2, with wine.

Had great times here. Nothing as bad as tonight. Romantic meal. Partner asked up front for bread as starving. Waited 20 mins. Still no bread. Then we had the incident of the mains. 8.45: sorry guys 5 mins; 9:10: no foodThe response? Give us more wine when we're just hungry and don't want to be drunk!So we left and upgraded to Alba round the corner. More chilled and honest about when food will arriveBye 409. Your waiter and messy kitchen said goodbye

I organised a Hen Party High Tea for 20 people (all various ages) at Four O'Nine and it was perfect. Just the fact that it almost has a secret entrance makes it feel quite special and the restaurant itself is beautifully decorated with a bit of edgy to add some character which adds to the atmosphere. The hostess was fantastic ensuring there was a constant flow of tea and coffee. The tea was served in cute tea pots (wide range of tea options), the food was served on cute tiers and was absolutely delicious with a good variety to keep everyone satisfied. Great value for money as well. The bride-to-be was thrilled and everyone had such a lovely time.

Saturday lunch and a salad gourmande for starter was a lovely combination of everything that would ruin your cholesterol levels including black pudding, foie gras and pork belly. Mains of rib eye was a good as were the chips it came with. The only slight bum note was the bread which was a bit dry and stale. Apart from that service was great as we're the cocktails. Recommended.

Given the amazing reviews on trip advisor, i was expecting food at Four O Nine to rival the likes of "Trinity". But far from it. They simply do not compare in taste and service. It was okay food for the prices charged. But it wasn't amazing or something to write about. You will have a good meal, but i prefer to eat at Trinity down the road or some of the other restaurants in london / Wimbledon. For that reason, it isn't value for money and i will not be returning. I think this restaurant is trying harder than it can deliver. . . . and charges prices that do not justify.

We stumbled over this restaurant whilst browsing the Internet. A secret door, bookings only.....sounded exciting. They advertise bringing your own wine for no charge on a Sunday night so we booked and went off, expensive bottle of Bordeaux in hand.The restaurant looks beautiful. The waiter wasn't sure about the 'bring your own' deal but after checking with the manager it was fine. Then he broke the cork in our wine. After this damage was done he confessed that he couldn't use an opener properly?!?! He then hesitated when we asked to try and save the bottle ourselves saying "I don't want to get in trouble". Oh dear, I was not happy but managed to save the wine myself.The food was average but only average and, in my opinion, it was overpriced. Our bill (for 2 people, 3 courses but shared dessert - no wine charge) was over £90.This is a pub restaurant that they have tried to make exclusive. Beautifully decorated but will not be returning.

We may not have found this place without our daughters local knowledge. We were there on a Sunday evening and it was pretty quiet but the food, service and wine were all very good.

My boyfriend took me here last Sunday evening and it was lovely!As it was Sunday we chose from the 50% off menu on which there was plenty of choice. We both had three courses where the food was first class every time. We couldn't believe how good value for money it was!The service was friendly and efficient and I genuinely can't fault this place. Definitely give it a try! And it's also really not that hard to find, just look for a sign and a brown door and there it is!Enjoy!

We did not have a reservation and although the restaurant was relatively full, we were given a nice table.Service was terrible - our drinks order taken and it took 15 minutes for one cocktail and one glass of wine.We both ordered roast lamb - we were not asked how we would like it cooked and cooked is the operative word as it came out so rare that it could not have been roasted in the first place - one order was sent back to be redone - it took forever to come out again - the spinach and garlic extra ordered was too over powered by garlic - the atmosphere and vibe was great and it was a pity that the service and food let this restaurant down

We had a lovely dinner here. The food was delicious, the service was friendly and attentive and the restaurant has a lovely, romantic and cosy atmosphere. We went midweek and took advantage of the toptable offer (3 courses for £23) which really is great value. Surprisingly the restaurant wasn't very busy at all. This could be as it's a little tricky to find, just a door which looks like a regular front door and you press a doorbell/buzzer to ask to be let in and then go upstairs to the restaurant. Don't let that put you off though. Once you find the place, you'll have a lovely time.

I thoroughly enjoy go to this restaurant, from location to price, from food to service. I´ve been there 3 times and now recommending by sharing my experience.Last Sunday I celebrate my birthday there with 14 friends and as usual it was great, the food was beautiful, nice cocktails and very quite for its location.You´ll definitely enjoy it as well!

Our favourite restaurant in Clapham since we moved in a few years ago and thrilled to find out they have started BYO on a Sunday and Monday. Great wine shop down Landor Road (Dvine Cellars) and we booked for Monday night. I hope they keep this up as it made a Monday night extra special. Don't get me started on the Sea Bream – - – - – :)

delicious food, reasonable prices, friendly staff and great atmosphere, couldnt ask for more. The only thing I can say as a chef is that the seasoning on the food was not too good, had to add quite a bit to my artichoke soup but once I did it was very delicious. Great foie gras and a nice simple french-style modern menu. Would recommend greatly!

Super little find, would recommend to everyone. We went for a birthday and everyone enjoyed there meal and would go back. Service was good although we were in no rush and drinks flowing a little too well!

Went with a group for friends birthday. We ate from set menu which was 2 course for £20 or 3 courses for £23.I got to try 5 dishes as sampled my boyfriends dishes too. All were extremely tasty and well presented. From scotched egg and seared tuna for starters. Mains of pork loin and a chicken/duck dish wrapped in Parma ham. Pudding of chocolate mousse with strawberries and raspberries. Would say the pudding and pork were the weakest of the dishes, but only by comparison, the 2 pork loins were still very tender and accompanied by well cooked veg. The chocolate mousse could have been bit richer.Service was good and friendly. It was reasonably attentive.Cocktails list was of a good size and standard prices of about £8. I had the limoncello and prosecco which was nicely balanced cost not too sweet and boyfriend enjoyed the gin garden which was refreshing. The wine list also was balanced so could get a very drinkable bottle of wine for about £23. Atmosphere was cosy, nice furnishings and mood lighting that didn't leave us in darkness. The location, being up stairs of Clapham North pub, through what looked like the front door to a flat, requiring you to ring a buzzer, makes it feel like a hidden secret. I hope it's not too hidden as hope they do enough trade to keep going as I'd like to go again.

The restaurant is very atmospheric and looks great so I was excited to try the menu. I had the crab to start which was pretty disappointing it didn't taste of much. I then had the pork which was very tender but the potato was undercooked. Overall a nice evening but not sure I'd rush back as I don't think the quality of food justifies the price.

The restaurant is on the first floor, up some nondescript stairs. The restaurant it self is welcoming, nicely laid out without being pretentious, the food well presented and overall we had a great time.

I had high expectations for this place and thought I might have found a hidden gem. Alas, that was not to be the case. The venue is really very nice, plush furnishings and moody lighting overlooking the sights and sounds of Clapham north. The front of house staff were also similarly very sweet and all terribly helpful (at times a little over eager but rather that than disinterested!). Cocktails and wine list all good, not madly overpriced and a good range. But the food is the real let down here. Our starters were okay though not great: the crab mayonnaise was served so cold as to prevent any hint of crab taste emerging and the duck salad a little heavy on the salt. The real problem came however with the main courses. My fellow diners had the rib-eye steak, which was fine though nothing particularly special, with triple cooked chips (again a bit of a let down - far too pale and lacking in flavor). The promised peppercorn sauce was also so meager as to be almost non-existent. The real problem was the grouse however. It was cooked within an inch of its life and so rendered inedible. Even had it been cooked correctly I am not convinced the dish would really have worked as the beans and wild mushrooms were unlikely to complement or cut through the richness of the grouse, at least not in the form I received them. It was not a patch on the grouse served at Trinity that I had the week before. I sent the dish back and the front of house staff were very good about it, asking if I wanted another main course but in the end I settled on a cold starter (the overly cold crab!) so I could eat at the same time as my companions. Deserts did not particularly inspire and the crispbread that accompanies the cheese was also overly salty. And whilst the front of house team were extremely warm and friendly the service was just too quick at times. I know they want to turn tables (so only allocate 2 hours, no matter how much you plan to spend - ignore the minimum spend line on the website as it means nothing) but starters arriving before getting half way through a first cocktail is just plain wrong (and also foolish, as we had planned to order a bottle of white wine to accompany the starters but gave up on that plan due to their overly speedy arrival). I thought I might have found a hidden gem here but sadly not. Instead, it was just another over priced but decidedly average London restaurant (albeit with good cocktails and nice decor) - shame.

Ate at Four O Nine with two friends and we had a very nice evening. The restaurant has a lovely setting and would be perfect for a romantic dinner a deux. It was a bit quiet when we dined but it was a Wednesday in January so perhaps that was to be expected. We had booked the 50% off the a la carte menu deal through toptable but ended up mixing and matching between that and the full a la carte menu. The food was nice and the service good. However, for the price I've been to better places in London.

I came here after yoga class and quite frankly it was a good idea :-)The food is tasty, well seasoned and nicely presented. I consider it a special occasion place but not at all formal. I found the staff to be very helpful, patient and they gave good service. My friend had 2 of the cocktails here which were very good. I had a glass of something red and it was delicious and leggy. I will come back because this place was very good. Oh deserts. The £2.50 dessert is a bit of 3 sorts :-) I would say portions are good as I just had room for 1/2 the dessert

We ate here as a celebration for a good friends birthday. The cocktails arrived quickly and were very good. That was when anything positive finished!We ordered the bread, which they forgot to bring even after we had asked again. My starter of crab in a mayonnaise was watery and the the seeded crisp was a little stale. The main of scallops was fine but nothing more. The chicken main course had a lot less sage than it should have had and was dry. The chocolate mousse was slopped on a plate and resembled something very unpleasant!The service was lacking. We had to ask for drinks twice and chase them on every order made. They we're my particularity pleasant or friendly, rather more indifferent.It's a shame, but I won't be returning.

Read reviews and thought I would give it a go.Booked private dining in the top floor room.11 old friends meeting up for my pre wedding meal.Food was lovely, done to perfection - however we did order in advance from the appealing selection.We had pitchers of cocktails and they were decent...and they gave us all free shots at the end!Played our music throughout our stay, and it was a good volume.Service? It was fab, we were no disturbed but the waiter turned up at the right time.Management - fantastic - Marta made our stay present as did the bar staff.We will be back...and with cocktails into the early morning...its a secret spot indeed.IMO its worth a visit...support your local establishments that what I say.

I booked this restaurant for my mum's birthday after reading numerous good reviews - don't listen to them! We had a late table booking (9pm), we arrived and were shown to a very small table where our drinks orders were taken, there were only 5 of us and we all ordered cocktails. We sat down at 9 and our drinks came at 9.30 with no noticed attempt to speed things up. When the cocktails finally arrived, they were fairly average (not sure why they took 30 minutes to make), the strawberry and balsamic vinegar martini tasted of just vinegar and wasn't drunk. When the waiter cleared away the full martini glass, he didn't even acknowledge that it hadn't been drunk and ask if there was anything wrong - bad start It got worse, the starters came eventually, one of which was the wrong order - the tuna was grey and over cooked, the duck was dry and overcooked, the fois gras was not good and the toast was burnt. Again, nothing said when full plates of food were taken away. Main course came at 10.45pm, an hour and 45 minutes after we first sat down, the scallops were chewy and smellt off, the fish was dry and tasteless and the steak was overcooked and gritty - how hard is it to cook a steak!? Only at this point did service step up a notch when desert was attempted to be forced upon us - we declined and swiftly left. The only good thing about the evening was the fact that it was so bad it was funny. Please do not listen to the good reviews - it really is a terrible restaurant with over priced and badly cooked food along with very slow service, it ruined what was meant to be a special occasion. If you want a good night with great food - head elsewhere.

Food was lovely, but the service alternates between high pressure before food is ordered, and then ceases to exist after. I wish they could get this right, because it really gives a poor impression

have been to four o nine a few times and have even recommended to friends. Shant be making that mistake again. while the setting is lovely and is also local, the food and service let this place down - key factors in a semi-decent restaurant imho. as a vegetarian my choice is often limited, but I make allowances for that when reviewing. we started with cocktails - "that looks like dishwater" said my boyfriend. it tasted like it too and was sent back. that was met by indifference from the waitress and we continued to be ignored all evening. we had a late table and other people were at the tail-end of their meals, so they were hardly busy.we had to pour our own wine all evening.the tomato soup was ok.we were brought stale raisin bread (at additional charge) after we'd finished our starters.the 1 vegetarian dish on the menu was brown rice wrapped in a savoy cabbage leaf sitting on some bland tomato sauce. the 2 pieces of leaf brought nothing to the party - the rice was unseasoned and and was literally just brown rice. it was the most bizarre dish I've ever eaten. when it arrived, I remembered I had ordered and sent it back last time, my bad - should have learnt my lesson.in their favour, they did take the dish off the bill. my bf's chicken was bland and forgettable. the mini pies he had to start were mini in the extreme but apparently very tasty.I've given this place enough chances and I really do want it to be good. its a shame.

Used the two courses for £20 offer as a basis of a lovely meal for two. Excellent food including a tender bavette. Friendly and attentive service with the boss explaining some of the food. Warm and alive atmosphere. Overall fine experience.

A brilliant, high-quality 'neighbourhood' restaurant. The food and service are always first-rate, and the interior is tasteful but cosy and unpretentious. Have been several times, when it has been quiet and when it has been busy, with friends and with family. Every experience has been hugely enjoyable.

This is my favourite restaurant in the Clapham area by far. It's cozy, non-pretentious and the food is quite frankly delicious with a home-cooked feel to it. It is a little extra on the purse strings but I think it’s pretty good value for money. There are always top table deals too.Next to the Clapham North pub a little door is located with a buzzer. You are let in to climb the stairs which lead to a terrace with a small doorway to the restaurant.You are greeted by a friendly but polite hostess and seen to your table.The restaurant is lovely and light with comfy booths around the sides and smaller tables centrally. There’s a raised bar to the back. Its décor is very neutral with a negative/sepia print of London scenes (very subtly) on the walls and there are flashes of colour with deep plum furniture/accessories. It has a really laid back comfortable feel. They have a set menu which offers 2 courses for 20 quid or 3 for 30 which is really good value with options such as smoked trout benedict to start, Roast Beef for main and rhubarb something for desert. The set menu provides an excellent choice for a good value and the a la carte obviously provides more flexible eating (50% off deal with Top Table I believe).On this visit I had the set menu opting for a main and a desert. For my main I chose the Roast Beef which had the most amazingly flavoured savoy cabbage with it, goose fat potatoes, glazed parsnips and carrots. The beef was cooked slightly pink and it was extremely tender. For my pud, I opted for the selection of sorbet and ice cream – dull you might think but the selection on offer was Coconut and Marshmallow, Blood Orange and Raspberry, Basil and Balsamic vinegar. I must say that the flavours were fantastically balanced for all of them but I especially enjoyed the blood orange sorbet. I don’t think I have ever tasted such a good sorbet. For 3 of us with wine, two courses, the bill came to 150 quid including service. I don’t think that is too bad considering the quality of the food and the ambience. In summary, I want to say go there but then again, I want to be selfish as I don’t want it getting too popular so that I can’t get a reservation any more :-)

The restaurant was very quiet, which made dinner for 4 an intimate experience. Great food, friendly, attentive service, decent value. I'll definitely go back.

At here with a friend on Saturday night and loved it! The food was delicious, with generoud portion sizes, and the service very friendly and efficient. My friend has a serious seed and nut allergy and the staff could not have been more accommodating, preparing special canapies for her and checking the menu to let us know what she could have. The atmosphere was really lovely too, with a real buzz in the restaurant. We used the TopTable 50% of food deal - so it was really great value as well. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for somewhere special to eat in Clapham. Worth noting that if you put the address of this restaurant in to Google maps, '409 Clapham Rd', the directions it give do not take to you the restaurant. You are better off putting in 1 Landor Road, and the restaurant is just after The Clapham North pub.

Special occasion, pre booking not recieved but a table was available (so i would ring and check). Small but good choice menu, everything was fantastic, pre's, starters, mains, cocktails and wine. good dining in pleasant surroundings.

This is my 4th visit since it opened and always had very good food and service. The menu prices are a tad too high for the location but Four O Nine is a certainly a good option if you manage to get one of the weekday deals. Staff are very proffessional and friendly. Paintwork could do with a touch up- dont let it slip guys!

Went for dinner on a Saturday night with friends. The entrance is a bit odd and we weren't sure we were in the right place. But once there, it was warm and stylish. Menu wonderful and great wine list. Cheese board was delicious. Best Cosmopolitan I've had in years! Turn left when you leave for a lively drink in the great Cuban bar on the corner.

We enjoyed this semi-formal, intimate and cosy restaurant, with subdued lighting and candle-lit tables. The service was great and friendly, the menu offered variety and the food was good. We ordered pheasant and desserts. The staff were good enough to create an affogatto for me, which was not on the dessert menu, and it was delicious. Probably not a good choice of restaurant if you are vegetarian or if you are not able to manage a few narrow staircases. The meal with wines and liquors was around 45pounds each. I enjoyed my meal and the evening out. It was very relaxing and pleasant.

This restaurant just 'happened' to be up the road from where we were staying. Specialises in game - but also had fish and steak on the menu. The food was delicious, service excellent and very reasonably priced for high quality. Only suggestion would be to have a wider range of wine by the glass - but the wine we had was very good. The entry process was a bit weird - the doorway is actually down the Landor Rd and you have to hit a button to be let in, then walk up stairs to the restaurant which is on the second and third floor. But it works OK.

Very much liked the discreet entrance - added a bit of excitement as it is quite unusual.Food was very good, although they couldn't seem to get the timings right and all my courses were a little cold. Would recommend the venison though!Very attentive service in the restaurant (although when I'd emailed a menu query a few days before I received no reply).Romantic atmosphere, although it felt like there were too many tables in one room and you were very close to the tables next to you and could easily overhear conversations.Would probably go back, but most likely on a week night as I hope it would be a little quieter.

If you like good quality non fussy food in a relaxed atmosphere then you will love this place. We have been three or four times and it's consistently good. They have opened a sister restaurant 'Lilly's' which were are also looking forward to trying.

Went here for a meal with my Mum and girlfriend and wasn't expecting a huge amount if I'm being honest. I was very surprised by the quality of the food, the service and our surroundings and when I went back two weeks later it was just as good, if not better.

After discovering this place online, I took my girlfriend here for a Valentine's dinner this past year. It was excellent. Atmosphere was great. Service was perfect. Due to the occasion, the menu was limited to certain choices. I don't think there was a bad choice to be made, though. Every dish was incredible. Nice selection of Scotch. Although somewhat pricey, it was nothing to be unexpected given the caliber of the restaurant. I will definitely return!

It was my grand-daughter's 21st celebrations on a Sunday afternoon with 12 of us. Admitedly there were only 2 other tables taken, the service was excellent and the food superb. It has a lovely ambiance and pre dinner cocktails were taken at the lovely bar. Would definately re-visit when in the area.

Attentive, friendly service, interesting menu, food well prepared and well presented. No room for a pudding then have a dessert cocktail! Can't speak too highly of this restaurant. On a par with Trinity in terms of food, and almost as good as Chez Bruce. Definitely should have a higher rating.

When you venture out to eat mid week you're never quite sure of what you are going to get, well, Four o Nine was just perfect. We opted for the November 50% off choice and splashed out on the wine. The service is friendly and we felt well looked after. The seating and spaces between tables is just right, and the music choice is great as well as being unobtrusive. Most importantly the food, good choices on the menu, reasonable gaps between courses, and we did opt for three courses.The food was cooked to perfection, and, the main course was lovely and hot which is a treat! Can't wait to visit it again when I return to Clapham North.

Finding the restaurant is the tricky part its above the Clapham North Pub, you enter via a small door and go up a flight of steps (which are outside and it was raining so i could not put up my golf umbrella!) Once inside it is a cosy and comfortable restaurant with a nice bar and helpful staff. The menu had a variety of dishes with an interesting mixture of flavours, very tasty, but ensure you order extra veg as quantities are "nouveau". The price was a more than expected £60 a head but we had lots of wine, overall everyone was very pleased. The souffle was excellent.

We had heard great things about this place and it lived up to them for the most part. As it was a lovely evening, we phoned in advance and booked onto the "terrace" which sounded lovely but when we arrived, it was really more of a smoking area at the top of the stairs. Thankfully, the waitress was happy for us to move inside. The service really was good. The only other gripe is that we had to ask for the set menu as it wasn't brought over automatically - I'm sure most places do this but I don't think it's good practice. The food was excellent (the anchovy dressing for the salad with the steak was amazing) and the price was pretty good value really (especially with the glass of wine that comes with the set menu).

We have been to Four O Nine and we have always had a great time. The intimate setting is always welcoming and the food is superb. There aren't many choices on the menu but everything that is on there is delicious. Well worth a visit and you should always have all three courses.

The ambiance of the place (specially when the sun comes down) is something special. With the candles blowing with the wind, the old style decor... it seemed quite a dramatic (in a positive way) scene. Romantic place. Food nonetheless is fine but not matching the expectations of the setup and the service.

I give this full marks because we have had a very good time here twice. Read back the thread and you get the flavour. We like the general character of the place and have always felt in a good company.

The concept of Four O' Nine is lovely - tucked away behind Clapham North, the entrance is doorbell only, menu looks amazing and the restaurant itself has a nice atmosphere.Service was good and waiters were incredibly friendly.The food just wasn't very good. We had the peach and ricotta starter - it just tasted a bit bland followed by rabbit saddle, my friend had the skirt steak and paprika triple cooked chips to share. Nothing about the main meal stood out except that it needed a lot of salt. What was more disappointing was that the chips weren't really that cooked - let alone triple cooked. I have had a handful of friends that have been and really enjoyed their experience. I think its the perfect restaurant for a date as it is tucked away but i was a bit more interested in having a good meal which was disappointing. On that basis I wouldn't go again but I have had dozens of friends that have really liked everything even the food....

Lovely little cave of design, small well thought out menu, great service, and good ingredients. Its a favourite of ours

I was looking for somewhere to have afternoon tea without having to trek to central London and four o nine seemed perfect. I agree with other comments that its not easy to find the place, although the address is on Clapham Road, it looks like it's more on Landor road, I think it would be easier if they just state it's part of 'the Clapham North' as its hidden behind it.In terms of the restaurant itself, it's actually a really cute little place with classy decor and a great atmosphere, the service is also excellent. I would say that compared to other places I have been for afternoon tea, the portion sizes are pretty small and the selection for vegetarians wasn't great although they did try to accommodate for this by substituting one of the meat choices. They also served quite generous portions of jam and cream for scones but we were only served one tiny scone each so most if it was wasted (they also served a small selection of small cakes) I don't think the selection was great, they might have been better off serving more/larger scones but I guess they are trying to cater for everyone's likes...I didn't have dinner here but it looks like it would be a great little place to go if you like your meat as I didn't get the impression the have much for vegetarians...

Four O Nine is one of Clapham in London's hidden gems when it comes to gourmet cuisine. And it's literally hidden. The entrance isn't actually in Clapham Road but tucked away behind a closed door and up a stair case in Landor Road opposite Clapham North Tube Station on the Northern Line. If that sounds like a mouthful the warm welcome and elegant decor of the restaurant more than compensates for any misunderstanding with the Sat Nav. We went there as a couple to celebrate our wedding anniversary and felt immediately at home. I'd describe the style of cuisine as modern British with an excellent and reasonable priced wine list. Having subsequently returned for a dinner with two business colleagues, I can say that nothing fails to live up to its description on the menu. And one ethical touch - when I reminded the staff that we'd waited a while for our puddings I was pleasantly surprised that there was no charge for them on the bill. Just desserts for 32 years of marriage.

I took my girlfriend here for her birthday on 22nd February and reserved a table by the window which was done with no problem. It was a week night so the place was less than half full, but the atmosphere was nice - could be a great place for a second or third date as it's quiet, intimate and the restaurant itself could be described as cool and quirky. I imagine that Saturday nights could get loud as the Clapham North pub downstairs gets rowdy but service was excellent and the waiters were very attentive. Strangely, I could only have a half-pint of draft beer (no pint glasses?) but this didn't detract from a delicious trout starter. I checked beforehand that the 2 or 3 course set menu was available but we were simply presented with the a la carte menu on arrival, gave me the impression they want you to spend more .... Anyway, my only one criticism was that our steaks were served cold and rather disappointingly, already sliced. But overall this is a nice place to go to once - for that really special occasion, spend a bit more and go to Trinity in Clapham Old Town or Chez Bruce on Wandsworth Common.

We booked into 409 for New Year's Eve and more recently. It is a sort of secret place, dimly lit and a good eerie. Was a bit miffed about the fact they couldn't find our booking and consequently felt a little bit rushed/squeezed in. The food is rather good but perhaps they take it one step too far in terms of trying to be clever with the flavours - my partner's duck sauce tasted of cookie dough. Defnitely worth a trip - bit romantic in terms of setting - so might not suit everybody.

We have been to Four O Nine several times ourselves, but this time we took some friends from out of London for a Monday night dinner. The staff were as friendly and welcoming as ever, and although it was fairly quiet on a Monday, there was still bucket loads of atmosphere with the candles and music creating a relaxing mood.For starter I had a mozzarella salad with a twist, with a fantastic savoury coulis; we also tried an absolutely stunning pickled mackerel dish. For main course the onglet steak (which we all ordered) was cooked to perfection, while the triple-cooked chips were crispy and tasty. For dessert, chocolate brownie was warm and moist in the middle, while green apple sorpet was simply an explosion of flavours.We left considering how lucky we were to have this as a local! We'll be back again and again I imagine!

Have eaten here a few times and have always found the food, service and atmosphere first class.

Really nice restaurant with good food and very attentive service, we had a really good evenign here and would recommend it. The secodn time we;ve been and both times have been really good.

First time here and will we certainly be back. The atmosphere was very romantic, the cocktails delicious, the food exquisite and the service first rate.

stylish contemporary decor, lovely cocktails, great variety of house bread anc ante, the terrine and parsley soup were nice, did i mention the fabulous cocktails?? ! ... Very good mainsn and preetie deserts... Nice wine list, great value... We shall be regulars here

Great venue, used to be an bit more traditional local but they’ve had a little revamp, still quite charming and seems better managed with a better garden and decor. No cocktail venue and not high end but enjoyable.

Went there on Friday night for a relaxed bit to eat. We were unfortunately held up so were slightly late for our booking. The staff were totally relaxed and accomodated us with no issue. We were gutted though on arrival as I wish we'd been early for our table to have a cocktail at the bar ( I won't make that mistake again! They looked great). We went on a Friday night, the atmosphere was really buzzy but at the same time the lighting and room set up make for a really cosy and initimate experience (not necessarily romantic so don't be put off if you're on a date, or are just friends!). The food was fresh, tasty, seasonal and I loved it. The service was really attentive without being intrusive. The staff are a bit part of the atmosphere and vibe. As someone who eats out a lot, I can say I have never booked a table for my next visit before leaving on the first visit! A first for me. Love this place and it's going to be saved for special occassions (regularly!) going forward.

I went to 409 on Friday night having booked earluer that day. Booking was essential at weekends. Liked the touch of having to ring a buzzer to get in, made it feel more exclusive! very good service with attentive and friendly staff. Wine and water glasses were kept topped up all night. Food was really great with good choices on the menu. Especially good seafood dishes (loved the stuffed calamari in squid ink and the turbot served with lobster bisque) would go again but try and get a deal if possible

My husband and I decided to give Four o Nine a try to celebrate our 24th wedding anniversary and although the food delivered, it certainly wasn't the place for whispering sweet nothings - although I guess you could gaze into each other's eyes adoringly as you coped with the noise. This is not a negative review - we were very pleased with the food and service, but if we'd read it had the potential to be noisy, we wouldn't have booked it for this specific occasion. I would go back, but with a group of friends - or maybe if you go midweek, the noise levels are not so bad? Or am I just being a grumpy old woman? They serve delicious cocktails and are good at knowing just when you might need more water/wine etc. My starter of stuffed squid was a little on the small side, but the main course of Tapenade encrusted Hake was excellent, along with the 2 side dishes we ordered. When one of the waiters could see we were having problems with the noise, he did try his best to get the pub downstairs to turn down the volume and was very charming. Bearing in mind the length of our marriage, perhaps it was a bonus that we couldn't talk too much! Do give Four o Nine a try and if you're into Gin, the Gin Garden cocktail is fab.

title says it all....but in terms of value you are defo paying for it.

We visited this place on a Sunday evening. Overall i was very impressed. It's nicely done out. The service was excellent. The food was very good - well above average. One thing to note: the entrance is Landor Road, not Clapham Road; you have to get buzzed in through a secure door(!).

This restaurant is on the top floor, but to get to it you have to go through a door on street level which is quite hidden away. It's a really lovely looking restaurant with lots of windows and the sun was still streaming in at 7.30pm.We had a deal of two courses for £20. The food was excellent - my only criticism is that we could have done with more! Service was average. But all in all a lovely meal.

A group of seven of us turned up at 10pm without a reservation on a Thursday night. It's not a place you can walk in, as you need to use an intercom to get in, but when you do, it's well worth it.We were very well looked after and the food was excellent. We were in and out in a hour and would definitely plan to spend longer there next time.I spent GBP 28 a head for one course inc wine, water etc.

Good Sunday lunch offer, two courses for £15. Amateurish but eager to help waiters, good food and a secret-feel ambience (hard to find and you have to be buzzed in).

The restaurant entrance is hidden away round a corner, and is above the Clapham North pub, so it feels like a secret hideaway!It was a little pricey, but this reflects the quality of the food and the service, which were both excellent. Also had a great atmosphere, will definitely go back for a romantic meal or with friends.