We spent Valentine's Day at Clos Maggiore and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. If you are planning a visit, book well in advance--this spot is popular for a reason! The Food: We did the Valentine's set menu, and a fair warning: it creeps up on you! Every course is delicious, but by the time dessert arrived, we were absolutely stuffed. Even if you aren't typically a seafood fan, give it a chance here. The dishes are incredibly approachable, well-balanced, and clearly had a lot of thought put into the flavors. The Vibe & Dress Code: The atmosphere is unmatched, but learn from our mistake! We spent the day exploring Covent Garden and didn't have time to head back and change. You definitely want to dress smart-professional to match the elegance of the restaurant. We felt a little underdressed for the level of experience they provide! Summary: Romantic, delicious, and worth every penny. Just dress up and come hungry! read more

The service here is always impeccable, and the decor is unparalleled, especially during the holidays. Given how difficult it was to get a seat, I would have liked to have been seated in the main dining room with the more impressive array of decorations, but my tiny table tucked away in a corner near the entrance wasn't all bad; decorations were still plentiful, and I didn't feel in the way of passing traffic. With the food, you get what you pay for; which may not be as much as you might think given the "poshness" of the place. Without booze, you shouldn't end up paying more than £50pp. The menu has an array of seasonal favorites like Hertfordshire Beef with a red wine jus, roast chicken with leeks and girolle mushrooms, and seasbass with Autumn vegetables. Seasonal desserts are also available and the booze is seemingly never-ending. You can never go wrong with the chicken here, regardless of season, and with a seasoned sommelier always on-hand, rest assured all your wine pairing needs will be met. The beef and venison dishes are also superb, with both light and hearty sides to compliment them perfectly. Dessert can be a hit or miss. I didn't like my first experience here with the Delice, but my second experience was a delicious poached pear with a superb buckwheat ice cream and buckwheat-infused biscuit. I paired mine with the recommended Bordeaux wine to wash down the sweetness, and let me tell you, it was an extra £14 well spent. Overall, this isn't the type of place you visit every week, or even every month, but it's definitely worth planning months in advance to come during the hholiday season. Reservations are a MUST. read more

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We made this reservations a month in advance and it was the restaurant which I was most excited about visiting during the holidays. We preferred dinner but it wasn't available and so scheduled a lunch even though it didn't work with our schedule. We anticipated sitting in the main restaurant but were seated in the bar area, not even remotely the same. I asked if we could be moved but there was no effort at all to accommodate. Just no. Service was both rushed and absent. They ignored us until they came over and asked for our lunch order. What about a drink!? It continued that way until conclusion. And the food was exceedingly bland. Overall, a disappointing experience. My friend, who has lived in London for 20 years, advised against going but we ignored the advice-we'll listen next time. read more

The evening started off on a lovely note and we were seated at a beautiful table in the conservatory. The holiday decorations were lovely and the fireplace was beautiful and added a touch of warmth to the formal atmosphere. Food was good but not great and cocktails were served with whimsy. One came in a flowered birdcage, another in a swing. The dessert soufflé was in fact not a soufflé, which was completely disappointing. The reason for the two stars is because we were asked to get up from the table in the rudest and most disrespectful way possible. We opted for the a la carte reservation option whereas the table next to us opted for the pre theater menu option. However, they were seated before us but were not asked to leave...but did offer to vacate after hearing how our waiter spoke to us. It was the most uncomfortable interaction I've ever had with waitstaff and for that reason alone I would not return. To pay over £300 for a meal just to be asked to leave to accommodate another reservation, before even being given the check(!!), ruined the entire evening. There are a hundred better ways the restaurant could've handled turning over the table. This was not it. read more

My husband made dinner reservations for us at Clos Maggiore for our first night in London. Upon entering the restaurant, it was as if I walked into a fairytale garden. The ceiling was fully decorated with flowers, and not a single spot was missed. The walls and columns were lined with shrubbery. The attention to detail is mind-blowing. Where am I??? Evidently, one of London's most romantic restaurants. According to Giles, our server, the set up of the flowers, and shrubbery gets changed frequently. For Christmas, the staff put up intricate lighting and fully decorated the entire restaurant with flowers and shrubbery all in one night. In 8 hours. That's dedication! After fawning over the flowers and shrubbery, we were ready for dinner, though after a whole week of heavy eating, I just couldn't stomach an entire tasting menu's worth of food, so we ordered a la carte instead. I could not resist getting steak tartare, so we ordered one, along with the venison loin and duck breast for our main courses and a side of French beans. The steak tartare was THE most beautiful steak tartare I've ever seen, like it came out of a garden. So beautifully decorated and bright! Alas, you must be eaten. Into my tummy, you go. Just as beautiful as the steak tartare looked, it tasted even better! We should have ordered two of these! Not long after, our main courses and side of French beans arrived. I don't know why I expected any less of the main courses when the appetizer tasted so good. Duck breast - the thickest 2 slices of duck breast I've ever seen in fine dining. It might well be 4 slices. It was perfectly cooked to medium-rare. So juicy and moist. The jus rounded out the whole dish, and everything just tasted soooo flavorful. I was worried the Szechuan Pepper was going to overpower the dish, but it was very, very mild, which I was relieved about. Venison - The perfect winter dish. The venison was super tender and delicious. The chestnut puree was cool, too. There is a reason why this item is on the tasting menu. The side of French beans was also good! The crispy shallots and French beans ate like a lighter version of a green bean casserole. I didn't think I would be so stuffed after eating all that food, but that generous portion of duck breast really did it for me! It was worth every bite, though. Sadly, we just had no more space for dessert. Our server Giles was so hospitable. He joked and laughed with us, making us feel so welcomed in his fairytale garden restaurant. He took great care of us throughout our meal! You won't want to miss out on dining at Clos Maggiore. What a magical experience! read more

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Just some notes: many reviews clearly state for the conservatory, you went to book 3-4 months in advance. We booked 3 weeks in advance and there were no tables in that room available. I put in the notes that we were celebrating our many times postponed honeymoon and begged to be put in there and on a Friday night at about 5 pm they were able to seat us in the conservatory. I was thrilled. Huge thank you to whomever saw my note and made that happen for us. The booking experience is a little confusing. My husband and I are planners and like to have all meals booked with reservations in advance for any vacation. It just lends a bit of a schedule to a trip. In booking this, we sat I front of our screen for a good 30 min making sure we understood the reservation we were making. It is a bit confusing with multiple price points under one option. Just a heads up. By the time we got there we weren't totally sure what was or wasn't included and had forgotten what we had booked. A bit of a guessing game. It didn't end up mattering though as we were given a choice of e everything again once seated. If we were local and could easily come back again this would less of an issue but we're tourists from America. Again once we were there or really didn't matter. We ended up choosing to do the pre-theater menu and added on the wine service. We also swapped out the planned dessert for one of the normal menu which they allowed and even told us to change our selected course for a in a cost effective way which I feel was thoughtful and kind. They defuses not have to do that. We didn't ask, it was just a suggestion from our waiter. Big note: listen to the internet here, if you order anything make sure you order the mashed potatoes. End of the day, this is now a must do for us. Whenever we are in town I will be booking a table here. one of my favorite dining experiences and our favorite meal & experience on our honeymoon. read more

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The evening started poorly. The drinks waitress (a blonde, in case there are several) was unpleasant to deal with. We wanted to have a taste of a wine before committing, and were told, for a wine available by the glass, that "We don't want to get into that", and that "It is not my policy, it's the direction I am" given. After my husband pointed out that he had, at three different previous occasions, tasted wine before ordering, she agreed to "make an exception". The wine was very good, and we ended up ordering it. We didn't have to deal with her again, and the rest of the service was excellent. The food was equally excellent. read more

Horrible place with rude, inconsiderate and unprofessional staff, with truly terrible customer service. I booked a table in the restaurant for my wife's birthday back in early December, but on arrival we were given a tiny little table in the bar by the entrance (the kind of place you would expect to be seated at while waiting for the real dining table). This tiny bar table in no way compares to the much nicer restaurant tables in the main area. We were both made to feel like two children who were told off and put to sit away from the adults as punishment. What is worse, two days before, the restaurant asked us if we had a special occasion, so that they can make our visit extra special. So, there we were, all very excited and really looking forward to it. We dressed up, organised child care, rescheduled other commitments to be able to make it, and then a complete lack of care, lack of respect, lack of tact, lack of any consideration for the situation. To make matters even worse, adding oil to fire was the waitress who warned us that if we were to leave that we would have to pay a penalty of £80. I simply could not believe what I was hearing. This is probably the worst I have ever been treated in any hospitality establishment ever in my entire life in any country. They ruined our lunch, they ruined our birthday occasion, they ruined our day. To top all of this off, I had bought gift vouchers to spend on our lunch, which are now a waste. Astonishingly disgusting way to treat customers on a special occasion. Do not go there if you expect to treated with respect and common courtesy. read more

I've been here several times now and it's always fantastic. We last went to New Year's Eve and the whole experience was fantastic. I always get the tasting menu... it's really a great value for the money. Their steak tartare is so good, really the only time I order it. They also have a cocktail that comes in a bird cage, I cannot remember the name of it, but I really enjoyed it! Service is always top notch. If you can sit by the fireplace in the "flower room" it's a true experience! Don't bring kids... this is an anniversary or date night spot. read more

What a beautiful place. From NYC, came here for our anniversary. Delightful staff from the moment we walked in. Smaller sized place but never felt cramped. Service was excellent. Tasting menu with the accompanying wine pairing. read more

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This was such a fantastic experience, I can not recommend Clos Maggiore enough! We went to celebrate our anniversary here and it is definitely the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion. The vibe here is intimate and while some of the tables are close together, I could hear my diner companion perfectly. The decor was beautiful and really enhanced the experience. I also don't think I have ever been to a restaurant with such fantastic service. Everything here just runs very smoothly and I was so impressed with the flow of the meal. We started with drinks, I had a glass of wine which was delicious and my husband had the Berry Stinger cocktail. I have never seen such an elegantly presented drink before and it really just showed the commitment here to both making the drink taste great as well as presentation. As far as our meal goes, we started with the parsnip soup. This was light and complex. The presentation of the soup was also very elegant, with the final pour of it done table side. For entrees we had the chicken dish and the John Dory fish. These were both excellent. The chicken was so tender and melted in my mouth. The fish dish had a sauce that was so refreshing and complex, it was incredible. For dessert, the creme brûlée was absolutely delicious. I can not wait to return to this restaurant on my next visit to London. read more

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I made reservations for dinner here, and it's such a romantic restaurant. I really loved the flowers everywhere! I also really enjoyed my food. For my main, I had the Scottish haddock and truffle mashed potatoes. The fish was nice, but the star of the entree was the mashed potatoes. These were so good!!! Probably the best mashed potatoes I've ever had. It was so creamy, so buttery, and full of truffle flavor! My better half ordered the steak, and the portion was very tiny! I think they should state how many ounces it is on the menu. Moving on to dessert: I had the strawberry basil parfait. It was a total work of art! It was also very delicious. The servers are all nice and professional. read more

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This place, not even sure where to begin really. My wife and I came here on our honeymoon to celebrate, she picked this one out. The food, my goodness it's truly something. The portions look small at first but they're perfectly sized to fill you. And this is clearly a menu meant to try a little bit from every category. We shared a starter of the rabbit and ham hock terrine, c'est magnifique! Every bite is a delicate and delicious burst of flavors complex and intriguing on the tongue. I got the duck personally, it was spectacular. Again both a delicate and intriguing burst of flavor on the tongue truly this was wonderful in many ways! I got a side of the truffle mashed potatoes, a perfect complement to the duck! The service was amazing. We were never without a drink, our water was always full, and our waiter was exceptionally attentive. He was polite, kind, not overly friendly but also not extremely short. We had a little back and forth here and there, and he was wonderfully plesant. The ambiance is funny enough what drew us in here in the first place. We walked in and immediately were drawn in by the beautiful greenery woven throughout the restaurant. This place is a master class in how to make a beautiful restaurant, it was spectacular in the volume and tone of the music, the overall tone of the whole place. A perfect score for an amazing experience, thank you so much for helping make our honeymoon that much more special! read more

Clos Maggiore - My wonderful duck breast! - French Near Me - London, XGL

Booked here for my birthday dinner and was so happy I did so. Upon entering we were seated right away; the seats were comfortable and the room we were in was absolutely stunning with fairy lights and flowers lining the ceiling. I ordered one of their signature cocktails and it was delivered in the cutest flowery birdcage, plus it tasted great sweet and slightly floral. My husband got an ipa which he enjoyed. For starters he got the tuna and I got the crab tart; both were absolutely amazing fresh and perfectly prepared! For main he ordered the venison and I had the chicken and then we ordered truffle mash and the carrots as sides to share. The mash was utterly fantastic creamy and the truffle added the perfect umami taste, the mustard on the carrots was tasty and they were perfectly cooked not mushy but also not crunchy. The meats on both entrees were moist and perfectly cooked, well seasoned and the respective sauces paired perfectly with the meats. Finished up with a cheese plate for my husband and the chocolate soufflé for myself. The soufflé was rich and creamy and the perfect amount of bitter chocolatey goodness and the hazelnut ice cream accompanied it so well adding a sweet nuttiness to the rich chocolate. An absolutely fantastic meal in a romantic setting, a touch expensive but worth the money especially for a special night out. Would definitely return here for a nice night out in London! read more

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This has long been our favorite restaurant in London. It's certainly the most romantic. The food is sublime, the service is welcoming, and the wine list is a vast resource of reasonably priced treasures. This is always one of our stops on every visit to London. read more

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We dined June 7, 2024 and undoubtably this was the highlight of our monthlong vacation touring europe and the UK. This restaurant's inner dining room is most romantic, elegant, and intimate. Bedecked with flowers, vines and flora on every wall and ceiling space one is surrounded in a garden of Eden. The glass roof gives it extra charm. The staff are nothing less than outstanding - every one! My wife started with the Warm Leek & Potato Soup 'Vichyssoise' Leek & Nori Terrine, Cornish Mussels. The presentation was masterful as the waiter poured the soup. I started with the Steak Tartare, Pickled Onion, Shimeji Mushroom, Chive Crumb, Smoked Dressing. I love steak tartare and never had it like this. The flavors were complex, and each bite was savory. You won't find this anywhere else...a must have. The sommelier was brilliant. While their wine list is significant, he observed that my wife and I were having dishes that required different recommendations, so he suggested small pours of reds and whites respectively for our entire meal. It worked and the synergies were perfect. For entrees, my wife enjoyed the fish and I the beef. They were perfect in presentation, preparation, taste and made culinary memories for us both. This is a restaurant that is a must on any visit to London. read more

This place is really stunning. The restaurant itself is absolutely gorgeous - small and cozy but decorated with flowers - we sat in an incredible room with an open skylight. Food and drinks were incredible as well. Had the tasting menu- scallop, halibut and lamb were all delightfully fresh. Stand out was dessert- a beautifully made apple mouse inside of a hard shelled white chocolate apple. So innovative. Service was the only thing that was a bit off. Sometimes the servers felt stand offish and like anything we requested was burdensome in some way- though they seemed to warm up to us at the end. read more

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We were traveling from Los Angeles and wanted to try a Michelin star restaurant in London. This place is absolutely beautiful without any ounce of pretentiousness. We felt very welcome. The staff was friendly and welcoming. We tried the food and wine tasting menu. Everything was amazing!! Our waiter was a wine connoisseur. I wish I could remember his name; he was the highlight of the night. We stepped out of our comfort zone and were still comfortable. Would definitely recommend. read more

this restaurant completely all did their self. The decor is so beautiful and quaint, and the food is so so superb. The staff is very helpful. I would go here time and time again. read more

Nice decor and good service but boring food, will not return. I don't recommend, you could get better food elsewhere, this restaurant is nothing special. read more

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Despite having delays coming in, the people here were so gracious to seat us and make sure we were well cared for here. The food, drinks, and atmosphere are all breathtaking! As you can see in photos of the interior, it is among the most romantic interiors I have seen, with flowers covering the ceiling and well placed mirrors that create an illusion of wide open space, that is somehow still intimate, perfect for an anniversary or similar celebration. We arrived a bit after kitchens were closed, but primarily were hoping for dessert and drinks, which they thankfully still offered. The berry stinger tasted strong and complex, and had a truly imaginative and surprising presentation. Le midi was refreshing and not too sweet, a great choice on a hotter day. We also tried their cheese board, which has a great diverse selection of UK cheeses served with many thoughtful pairings. The dulce de leche dessert had nice flavor and texture balance, with chocolate wafers and passionfruit. Will be recommending to any of our friends in the area! read more

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This is the 4th time we've been to Clos Maggiore in the past 3 years. When we made the reservation this time we (2 couples) were told that there was a 2 hour policy for the table. To ensure we had enough time, we arrive 10 minutes prior to our reservation time. We were seated within 5 min of arriving and had to wait 50 minutes before being able to order a bottle of wine. By the time the waiter was available to take our food order is now over an hour after our reservation time. In the meantime we were served 2 bottles of still water even though my husband an I asked for sparkling. After asking about our sparkling water twice to a very annoyed waiter, we received the sparkling water. Food (starter then main course) was slow in coming with our main course coming about 15 min after our 2 hours was up. When the main water came back, he asked about dessert but told us we were over our 2 hours and if we ordered dessert we'd better be fast eaters. I then nicely informed the waiter that we were on time and since he didn't take our order until we'd sat there for an hour, we shouldn't be penalized. He just laughed and said their was a party of 4 awaiting our table. The lighting was very dim so I didn't see that we were charged for the extra bottle of still water that we didn't even receive. When we got back to our hotel, I tried calling the restaurant and their phones were only taking messages - which I left. I tried emailing the restaurant but the main email is disconnected and doesn't work. I then emailed the "events" email which responded and said that my concerns would be sent to the management to review and get back to me. I also called the restaurant phone number the next but they said they couldn't help me as they only take reservations. I have waited now 20 days with no phone call, no return email (I've followed up now twice since the original email where I was told that management would get back to me) stating my concerns and giving Clos Maggiore a change to make it right. NO RESPONSE!!!!! We will NEVER recommend or go back there again which is a shame as the food was decent, the ambiance wonderful but the service and lack of making an overcharge right is downright ridiculous. read more

I had made a reservation 5-6 months in advance to get into the conservatory dining area. It is a gorgeous room which holds maybe 6-8 tables with a log burning fireplace in a flower-filled room. Unfortunately, I had developed a last minute conflict and could not make my original reservation during my stay in London, but was thrilled that they were able to accommodate me with a table days later even though it was not in the conservatory. The center dining room just outside of the conservatory turned out to be just as intimate and almost as nice to still make it a memorable dining experience. And it too only had 6-8 tables. The menu is extensive and we chose their 5-course seasonal tasting menu with wine pairing. As it turned out, the tasting menu was a good representation of their contemporary French Provencal menu. Chef Marc Marcellin's creative dishes were perfectly prepared and presented. The braised short ribs were tender and flavorful with the beef and rose wine sauce; the crab and smoked salmon roulade was absolutely delicious and hit the right notes; and the pan roasted foie gras was well prepared. Our sous-sommelier, Pierrick Gorrichon, was very knowledgeable of the wine pairing served with every course and it was certainly spot-on. Both the food and service were absolutely exceptional! Clos Maggiore is definitely worth the effort in trying to snag one of the highly coveted tables for a great dining experience that you won't forget. If you live in London, it is certainly one of the best restaurants that you would want to go especially for a special occasion, and if you are traveling from outside the U.K., it is certainly a restaurant you will want to plan for your visit! read more

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We had reservations for this evening but were unable to make the reservation due to one of us being very sick. We called and they made a big deal out of the issue. They let us know of their cancellation policy. We understood and were fine. But they kept up and made a big deal about it. It was completely rude and very inconsiderate given that the person that was with me was very sick. read more

Outstanding food outstanding service! The portions are perfectly sized so you can reasonably eat a starter, main, and side per person or share a few starters for your table. I ordered the duck and it was perfectly cooked to medium as I ordered. The green beans were wonderfully crisp and complimented both of our meals nicely. The starters were delicious, I highly recommend the scallops and heirloom tomatoes. Certainly order a cocktail as well, the presentation is so fun and whimsical. Otherwise, the service was exceptional. Angelo did a wonderful job especially considering he was the only server in the upstairs room that evening. Request Angelo and enjoy a relaxing meal! read more

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Celebrated our 29th wedding anniversary here. We did the tasting menu with premium pairings. Nothing short of phenomenal. Each course better then the last. Atmosphere is great, service was wonderful. Hoping we can come back for our next anniversary. read more

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Alex and the team did a a great job of making our last night out in London special. The meal was fabulous. With a family member new to a dairy allergy, the team was attentive, kind and flexible to her needs. Lastly - the ambience holds up to what you see in pictures. We are thankful for a great family night out that we'll hold dear in our memories and would highly recommend to all. Thank you! read more

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Clos Maggiore is by far on my favorite spots in London. From the service to the decor and memorable bites, this is a true gem. I would highly suggest getting a reservation and coming with an empty stomach and the courses will b best enjoyed that way! This is perfect for a family meal or date night, such a wonderful treat every time. read more

So many good things have been said about this restaurant and they are all true! We were here for our anniversary and it was just exceptional in every way. The food, the staff and the ambiance. Oh' and the wine list!! Thank for an exceptional evening!! read more

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Dined here again 11/5/22. Crowded, small entry coming and going, but oh my! the food! One of my English guests said firmly that this is the best restaurant in the UK, The scallops certainly backed up the claim, as did the chicken and the incredible wine list. The head waiter could be a little more unbending, ditto the sommelier, but the food...! read more

I had an enjoyable dining experience at this restaurant. I ate in the patio for lunch and had an excellent view of bustling Paris with the Eiffel Tower in the background and the Seine River across the street. The weather was beautiful and ideal temperatures to be outside that day. I tried the pate with fresh French bread which was outstanding. I also tried some salmon sashimi style with chives that was fresh and excellent. The service was friendly and on point. The restaurant is very popular and the prices were reasonable for such a nice dining experience. I would highly recommend this place. read more

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I came here with three other and we ordered the tasting menu. Supposedly the best dishes of the chefs choice. It was not very good at all. It felt like the chef was trying to be extra fancy with advanced cooking techniques but it just did not go well together or the basics weren't there. The worst dish of all was the braised beef. It was so over cooked that when you bit into it, it basically become mush. No need texture whatsoever. That dish came with a smashed potato with black olives which gave this super weird taste to it. And there was confit tomatoes on the side. What the hell is wrong with normal tomatoes. Why did you need to confit the tomatoes. The foie gras dish was also not very good. It came with a slice of a fruit? Clearly it was to add some acid into the dish to balance out the richness of the foie gras. But the texture of that fruit was mush. I was unable to cut it because it just collapsed into it self. The fruit was also way too acidic and overpowering. It did not brighten up the dish at all. The other dishes were okay, nothing to write home about. But not as bad as the two mentioned above. The final dish, the dessert was probably the best one. Clearly made by a pastry chef. It was very strong in mango flavours with passion fruit filling on the inside. The caramelized sugar on the top was definitely extra and not needed. The flavours of the parfait was refreshing enough. Overall I would not recommend this place for the tasting menu. Maybe some of the other dishes are better but I didn't have a good experience. read more

Clos Maggiore - The foie gras with fruit mush. No good. - French Near Me - London, XGL

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Many publications name Clos Maggiore one of the most romantic restaurant in London, & rightfully so; however, sharing the experience of their fascinatingly beautiful conservatory with a friend or family member can be just as lovely. I made a reservation about 45 days in advance, & to be expected, only had my choice of time slots after 9pm. I chose 9:30pm which had the disadvantage of being too late to order the 5-course tasting menu (£65; might've been a blessing in disguise because I couldn't fathom eating another bite after just three courses), but also the benefit of getting a table in the much-coveted conservatory, which is draped in white cherry blossoms. I imagine the chances of being seated here during prime dining hours are nearly impossible, as there are only about 6-7 tables in the area. The cozy armchairs, warmth of the fireplace, & scenery that can be described as a page out of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" is an experience that we'll look back on fondly. While the ambiance is unbeatable, the food is nice, but not phenomenal. With each course, my satisfaction with the taste of the dish dwindled. I started with Crispy Polenta & Saint Marcellin Cheese, which has an interesting mix of toppings: grilled young broccoli, pickled pears, almonds, & salsa verde. The vegetarian main I chose was heavy & became quickly tiresome: papardelle with grated fresh truffle, mushrooms, parmesan, & truffle sauce. Dessert was a Baked Natural Greek Yogurt Cheesecake with citrus accompaniments, which lacked creaminess & instead had the consistency of a panna cotta. If I could re-do the meal, I'd choose a different main & dessert. The reason for my middle-of-road rating has to do with service. Our waiter was not engaging & disinterested, which made us feel ill-at-ease. Though we saw him walking around, he didn't stop to check on us. We ordered our desserts with a different wait staff member & my requests of no citrus was completely lost. Another miss was interrupting us several bites into our main to add an ingredient to our respective dishes (sauce for my dining partner's pork tenderloin, shaved truffles for my pasta.) I'm perplexed as to why this wasn't done within seconds of bringing out our plates, which seems the customary practice when a dish requires finishing touches. No one can deny the uniqueness or exquisiteness of the room for which Clos Maggiore is known. Their attention to customers (or rather, lack thereof) & unspectacular dishes -- well, those are subjects that are wide open for debate (& hopefully, improvement.) read more

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Bitches. The queen died and we were stuck in traffic and I called to say we would be 15 min late and had the rudest person ever talk to me and say he'd been trying to call me for 20 min which was a lie. They cancelled the reservation and charged me 80£ within the 15 min "grace period". Pass. So many other reasonable places in this city, no need to waste my time with this rubbish. Fins up. read more

Honestly, I don't think this restaurant is worth it. We booked far in advance (online) but were seated upstairs where it's very plain and boring. The server kept rushing us to order, ended up giving us the wrong table's order, and seemed very uninterested in checking in to see how our meal was going. I specified on the reservation that we were celebrating our anniversary but they didn't do anything special. When we went downstairs after the meal and wanted to see the beautiful conservatory, the servers seemed very reluctant to show it to us even though it was half empty! The food was decent, service was mediocre at best, and the atmosphere is only nice if you get the conservatory. I honestly wouldn't recommend this restaurant to my friends. read more

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Made a reservation for 4 people about a week before! The only option available was 9pm. I requested the conservatory, like everyone else, but when the restaurant called to confirm they said we'd be seated in the restaurant. We really enjoyed our dinner, although not in the "romantic" part of the restaurant, the service and food were great! We did the 3 course dinner and enjoyed every bite! Service is amazing and the Somali, wine expert, was wonderful! I had wrote in the reservation that my husband and I were celebrating our 1st wedding anniversary, so they surprised us with a sweet dessert and candle! Perfect night! read more

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This is truly the most romantic restaurant i have ever seen. The articles are right. The most memorable meal I had in London - from the high level of service to the exquisite food to the jaw-dropping romantic atmosphere. If you are a couple in love, this should be at the top of your restaurant bucket list. If you are a solo or group foodie, then dine in their well appointed dining room surrounding the romantic conservatory so that you can enjoy this fine meal without the sappy lovers swapping gazes. I'll start with the food because it cannot be overstated how much attention was placed to every taste detail. Even the salad left you wondering - how do they do it? Salad shouldn't taste this good. Get the salad. I ordered the burrata with marinated beets - totally odd composition to me, but the chef pulled it off. As beautifully set as this dish was, the taste was better. Flawless. Get this one too. For my entree I ordered the line caught cod. Bonus points to CM for the line caught fish. The flavors were subtle and enjoyable. We had to get on to our show, so no time for dessert, but I could have stayed in that restaurant for hours drinking the fine wines they had available. I was impressed with the sommelier who did not suggest the highest priced glass of wine. He chose the perfect pairing for my entree. Not only was the sommelier on point, every person from the hostess to the bread boy (?), the waiter to the manager was above and beyond knowledgeable and kind. Patient with my questions about the food and request for pictures, this team could not be thanked enough. I wanted to hug everyone there. During our meal this woman showed up dressed in cargo pants and flip flops asking for a table here. The manager was nicer than I would have been but politely told her that the conservatory (where the flowers hang) books 6 months in advance and she could not be accommodated. I mean, you can see walking in that this is a very nice place - and you want to be sat looking like you just came off the fishing pier? Whaaaa? Who does that? Have some respect for yourself and the people who are all in there dressed nicely for a formal meal and t he proprietors who are trying to create a romantic ambiance. The moral of this story is make reservations far in advance and dress appropriately. I am not a poet, as any words I could compose would fail to do justice to the flower heaven that has been created here, so look at my pics. I am lucky enough to have a very romantic boyfriend who takes me to many romantic restaurants, but Clos Maggiore is unique and will forever have top billing in my mind and heart as the most romantic restaurant. Save up and go here. read more

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Lived up to expectations! Romantic with amazing food. The cocktails are very fun, the service was quick. We sat in the courtyard. read more

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Heartless people in these uncertain times. We had a reservation we booked a long time ago in a trip we had planned but for our flight to London with the new restrictions at the airport with everything ready to go we were denied tourism entry and got stranded in the airport. We emailed them twice, send them a message through open table explaining our situation but they didn't care they still charged us to add insult to injury from our lost flight and Christmas vacation read more

AH the restaurant was just so pretty with all the flower towers. I had the truffle pasta. It was very simple taste and I loved it. My friend had the lunch special two course meal with foie gras and lamb chop. They were really good too! Their coffee was super good too. When we ordered the coffee it came with a set of three desserts! They were very nice. read more

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