Yee Gan O.

Sigh. The only thing which makes me sad about dining at Trinity is when I excitedly check next year's Michelin guide only to find that they have again inexplicably failed to award them the star that they so clearly deserve. For the 2013 guide, Trinity has garnered a Bib Gourmand but not yet the star All I ask for is some consistency. Chez Bruce just down the road has held a star for quite a few years and the food and service at Trinity easily surpasses that. Could it be because Chez Bruce serves French food while Trinity is a champion of modern British cooking and ingredients? I can't fathom any other reason They also have consistency and have always delivered when I've dined there, either on my own or with many friends and family My latest visit was with my visiting Yelp Elite friend Lorrie M from California. I was a little nervous as she has a discerning palate and is unfailingly honest with her reviews and not easily star-struck, being happy to give 3 Michelin star restaurants a 'meh'! However, from my previous experiences at Trinity, I was quietly confident that they could deliver the goods Another reason I bring people here is that I feel Trinity is the best example of modern British cooking in London. The kithcen uses a few top class ingredients, cooking them with accuracy and combining them with flair and imagination to bring out the best of each other They source and use British ingredients and seasonality is very close to chef patron Adam Byatt's heart with his menus changing on a monthly basis to reflect the best of available produce. For our meal on Monday, we had wild mushrooms, black trufffle and deer representing the best of autumn The canape showcased classic British Wigmore cheese in croquettes with a mustard dip. The warm Trinity bread rolls wee accompanied by churned butter Trinity now offers 2 tasting menus - 5 courses for £45 or 7 courses for £55. As confirmed in one of the newspaper restaurant guides, these are the best value tasting menus in London Unsurprisingly, we went for the 7 course option: 1. Sweetcorn and Smoked Haddock Soup, Salt Cod Scotch Egg This was really brought to life with truffle emulsion drizzled onto the soup 2. Sea bass Ceviche, Ash mayonnaise, Chamomile Pickle and Charred Cucumber The ceviche is usually scallop but they substituted sea bass that evening. Not really sour with lime zinginess that I've had with other ceviches, this was nonetheless a lovely amalgamation of flavours 3. Medley of wild mushrooms on toast with Lardo A generous portion of wonderfully earthy mushrooms was lent even more umami depth by the lardo (Italian cured pork fat!) 4. Cod, Cockles, Cauliflower, Capers and Raisins Perfectly cooked flaky cod with crispy skin was paired (or should that be tripled) with cauliflower prepared 3 ways - roasted, puree and pickled 5. Risotto with prawn Never has a description so undersold a dish. Best. Risotto. Ever. There was a decadent slice of black truffle on top but the flavour of the risotto rendered it redundant. That's how good it was. I'm still dreaming of it! 6. Roasted deer, Liver croustillant, Hispi cabbage Deer is a lean meat but it was still so succulent on the plate. I think it could be my new favourite game meat. So grateful to have tried it here 7. Chocolate Yoghurt Cremosa, Peanut Butter Mousse, Salt Caramel The genius component was the peanut butter mousse which had the full flaour of peanut butter but was ever so light Reflecting the wonderful customer satisfaction ethic in the restaurant, they allowed Lorrie substitute her dessert for plum souffle as she adores souffles. Well, I think her review (http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/trinity-restaurant-london-2#hrid:skdSMar9WGWTSFF2lRcThw) speaks for itself when it comes to her thoughts on the souffle. I fullt concur with her expert opinion! Service was once again superb from all members of staff, ably managed by restaurant manager Simon I really don't know what more they can do to convince Michelin that they fully deserve that star but I just want to encourage them to know that they've already earned the approval of the fussiest critics I know (my parents) and all my discerning Yelp friends have given you a hearty thumbs up. We just have to wait for Michelin to catch up

Gemma G.

£40 for a six course taster menu in London? Top quality food, presentation and service? Tasteful, unpretentious decor? Trinity ticks all the right boxes - Yee Gan O, you know how to recommend a good restaurant! I started the night with an apricot Bellini which accompanied the appetiser of fresh peas and radishes with a salmon roe dip - fresh flavours and a beautifully creamy accompaniment. We were also given bread rolls fresh out of the oven - so tasty a couldn't resist a second when offered, even though I knew there was so much food still to come. The wine list offered a good choice without being over expensive. I loved the fact that I could order a carafe instead of a bottle. Being the only drinker I had to make sure that I didn't pass out on the train on the way home! The first course of our taster menu was chilled pea and mint soup with homemade ricotta and lemon puree. The dishes were delivered to our table with the ricotta, pea and lemon in the bowl, the soup was then poured on top from a milk bottle; I loved the innovative presentation of this dish. I'm not usually a fan of cold soups but this was really tasty. Course number two was seared yellow fin tuna, sesame and soy dressing, pak choi and lime. The dressing really brought out the flavour of the tuna and the dish had just the right balance of sweetness and acidity. The third course was roast Orkney scallop, white gazpacho, fresh almonds and pickled grapes. Again, the flavours complimented each other perfectly. Roast breast of Aylesbury duck was next. This was served with a confit duck leg pastila (similar to a samosa), girolles, spinach and a raisin puree. The puree was very sweet but cut through the richness of the duck. The duck breast was ever so slightly chewy but the pastila was Divine. Next came my absolute favourite course - strange being that it was the smallest! It was a green tea yogurt that consisted of a layer of yogurt, a layer of jelly, a layer of foam and sprinkles of dehydrated green tea on the top. The tastes and textures were phenomenal. I could have eaten this course over and over again! Last, but by no means least was an extremely rich chocolate cremosa (mouse), served with honeycomb and almond... A great finish to an exceptional meal. After 6 courses I was quite content but not overly full (but maybe that's just because I'm a glutton!). I did wear the stretchy dress to comfortably contain the ever-expanding waistline! This was a really good dining experience. All the wait staff were super friendly and helpful, but not in an over-the-top fashion. Such a great restaurant, it was worth the three hour round trip!!

Nida K.

A HUGE THANK YOU to Yee Gan O. for: 1. Treating me out for my birthday. 2. Introducing me to this AMAZING restaurant. The experience couldn't have been better. I haven't had this great of a meal at a fine dining establishment in a long time. YGO has been raving about this restaurant and I had never heard of it. I was willing to try it though because there's no doubt in my mind that he knows good food. We made plans for dinner at 7:30PM and quickly made the decision to have the 5-course tasting menu (which is well worth the £50). I started out with a Strawberry Bellini (£9) which was refreshing and divine. So tasting menu, here goes: 1. Chilled Soup of Broad Bean, Black Olive, & Lemon - So cool since they bring out your bowls, then pour some green in it. I asked the server if we could mix and he said to mix away. This was really tasty and one of my favorite dishes of the night. 2. Charred Cornish Mackerel, Apple & Borage - Amazing presentation and unique flavors. Unfortunately I'm just not a huge mackerel fan, but I still ate it all up. 3. Trotters, Sourdough, Gribiche and Crackling - Our surprise dish from the chef. It was wonderful and almost too pretty to eat. I loved the addition of the crispy fried quail's egg. Good thing, I didn't find out until later what trotters were or else I would have been more hesitant to eat it. 4. Baked Stone Bass, Scallop Filled Courgette Flower - Another lovely dish with flavorful fish and other complements. I enjoyed this one as well. 5. New Season Lamb, BBQ Asparagus, Jersey Royals and Bagna Cauda - I don't usually like lamb, but this one was so moist and tender. It was very easy to eat and packed full of flavor. And the asparagus... *sigh* I LOVE ASPARAGUS, and this one tasted great. This was my other fave of the night. We were able to try the Strawberries and Cream as well as the Apple Crumble Souffle with Custard Ice Cream. What can I say? Of course it was good. It was a great way to end an already amazing meal. And on top of that?! They brought us two raspberry lemon filled macarons because they saw me eyeing them from earlier on in the night. I HIGHLY recommend Trinity for a great dinner. The service is one of the best experiences I've had in London and the food is Michelin-star worthy. This is a great restaurant, just get down to Clapham to try it out.

Brix H.

I was truly so disappointed by my trip here. I was so excited about coming and had made an informed decision about travelling up to come here by checking out my fellow yelpers reviews. I didn't feel welcomed at all on arrival, although one of our waitress's was very nice. I didn't enjoy the atmosphere, it felt stuffy and silent and I generally felt quite uncomfortable for the whole evening. My boy had the tasting menu with wine which he was very pleased with, but I went for the chicken consumé which was nice but nothing special. Then I went for the beef, which was tough and dry! With cold baked onions around it. Not ok. I actually couldn't eat it. The waitress had informed me before that I shouldn't have it rare (which I had initially asked for) because I wouldn't 'get the full flavour'. Hmmm. Bad cut? Bit poor for something that costs £33. At least they removed it from our bill. As I say, my boyf was very pleased with his tasting menu, it was an experience for him and it is good value for money. I wasn't pleased with my overall experience from the food to the ambiance (there wasn't any). Won't be back in a hurry!

Gar Wing L.

It was the wife's birthday so I fancied taking her out for a treat, a booking at Trinity it is then. We both opted for the 6 course tasting menu, the wife also had the wines to accompany each course.....I was driving :( So the meal, started off with some radish & fish roe, then some sour dough with home made butter. Onto the tasting menu; Vichyssoise of English Asparagus & Jersey Royal, a cold creamy soup that they poured from a pint bottle, served with a potato crisp & cheese. Not my thing to be honest too much, too rich, could've just served me a 1/4 pint & neither of us finished it. Charred Mackerel, Oyster Mayo, Cucumber & Shrimp, nice little dish but left me wanting. Sear Scallop, Mussel Emulsion, Shellfish & Monks Beard, getting there lovely dish, well executed, Monks Beard was a first, just tasted like bland greens. Smoked Beef Fillet, Carrots & Wood Sorrel, now this is what I was expecting, yum, smoke not too over powering, well cooked. Frozen Yoghurt, was delicious served with honeycomb brittle. Chocolate Delice, Coconut Sorbet, Almond Praline, saved the best till last, not normally a sweet man, but best dish of the night. Overall I like the relaxed local restaurant feel to it, the waiters were attentive & knew their stuff & I love the fact that the head chef Adam Byatt got a round of applause when he popped his head out of the kitchen. But, I was still hungry(maybe because I didn't have the wine), for me the food misses the mark it didn't wow me enough, perhaps it deserves another visit when they change the menu.........until another time.

Rachel Z.

Oh Trinity. Such lovely experience every single time. I love this place dearly but I'll keep my reviews brief. My tips for you: 1. Convince super star Yelper Yee Gan O to go with you. It's quite possible that he has reviewed every single restaurant you looked up on Yelp, and he's the most loved customer at Trinity. You are bound to have a great time if you go with him. 2. If you can't get Mr O to come with you, go ahead and make a reservation anyway. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. 3. It's always a good idea to go with the seasonal tasting menu. I had 3 different tasting menus and was never disappointed. 4. Their bread rolls are very delicious but refrain yourself from eating too much (it will happen!). Save some space for the actual dishes. 5. Strongly recommend their soufflés.

Rashed I.

Had an awesome meal here for my birthday, my wife booked us a table for 7pm and on arrival there was only one other table occupied. Staff welcomed us, taking our coats before leading us to our window side table. Smart interior with neatly laid tables certainly impressed, and staff were all very friendly. Based on recommendations (here on Yelp) we skipped the ala-carte menu and went for the 5 Course tasting menu. This really was something special. This included small starters of a Chicken Consomme, with Baked Celeriac and Chicken Oyster, a Scallop Ceviche with Pickled and Charred Cucumber, followed by a Seabass Fricassee of Shellfish, Cucumber Sorrel and Sea beet. My Main was Smoken Venison served with Baked Onions, and to finish we were treated to a modern take on Black Forest Gateau, here each layer of the cake was separated into small mouth-sized bites, superb! My only complaint would be towards the end of our meal the staff seemed quite overstretched - as the restaurant was now full. It took a considerable amount of time for us to order coffee and tea ; even longer to ask for the bill, and then finally pay it. While our meal was lovely, my wife later told me she had informed the staff beforehand that it was my birthday, and they had promised her the appearance of a candle lit cupcake. This never materialized, and not wanting to make an issue of it she didn't bring it up... we had after all already had a superb pudding included in our set menu. It was my 30th so the lack of candle lit cupcake and embarrassing singalong was to be honest somewhat of a relief, that being said the request being forgotten was disappointing for my OH.

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Right in the epicentre of Clapham Old Town (in The Polygon), eating here nevertheless is a relaxing, indulgent experience - one feels cossetted and pampered, and far from the madding crowds. The decor is tasteful - perhaps a little too tasteful - but the menu is imaginative, the service friendly and efficient, and the cooking superb. The menu changes frequently, but at the moment one of the starter options is Grilled Cornish Mackerel witgh Pickled Cauliflower, Beetroot Carpaccio, Horseradish Blinis and Watercress - for pudding I struggled to choose between Tarte Tatin of Quince with Creme Fraiche and Honey Sorbet or the Panettone Bread and Butter Pudding with Dulce de Leche Ice Cream. The bread and butter pudding won - yum! They also have a fabulous Sunday lunch menu - 3 courses for £25

Sumito A.

Get to the Chase: Pros: 1) An adventure of tastes, textures and colors 2) Heated entry foyer 3) Perfect for dates or families 4) Exceptional service (polite, prompt, and informative) 5) Food is beyond words (very modern without being over the top pretentious)...I feel these days many restaurants go over the top in terms of culinary innovation that the main delight of taste and a fulfilling size are left out. Trinity does not do that. It remains modern and interesting without losing sight of the customer's empty bellies and salivating taste buds. 6) Clear winners for me were the "Coriander Seared Tuna, Avocado, Soy and Lime" and the "Blackberry and Apple Parfait, Caramelised White Chocolate and Hazelnut". They were simply out of this world! Cons: 1) One negative is the fact that some people could find the dishes too rich and heavy...there were A LOT of powerfully flavored and heavy dishes. I didn't find this to be the case, but it's worth a note for those who like more delicate dishes.