Monsieur and I went to Clos Maggiore for his birthday earlier this year. It had been recommended by a friend and was number one in several categories on a restaurant website, so we gave it a whirl. The evening was an absolute dream. The waiters were warm, professional, courteous and efficient without being 'in your face'. The ambience was comfortable; an interesting blend of traditional and modern. The food, however, was what we were there for and was nothing less than divine. The scallops were seared to perfection, a pure taste of the sea, and the black-legged chicken with spaetzle and snails was unusual and so packed with taste-bud twists that my eating automatically slowed down to allow the chance to properly savour each mouthful. Prior to arrival, I'd e-mailed the General Manager of Clos Maggiore to warn them that we were celebrating a birthday. Completely discreet, the waiters didn't let on that this fact had been passed on until the very end of the meal, when Monsieur's dessert was presented with a lit candle and Happy Birthday written in chocolate sauce around the rim of the plate. Since then, we've been back once and experienced another perfect meal. We've also booked ahead for two family occasions over summer. Take it as read that this place is definitely worth the splurge. Keep an eye out for their deals, too, which are so good that you almost feel as if you're robbing the restaurateur. read more

We booked a lunch reservation here 3 months before heading to London for our honeymoon, as there were no dinner reservations available. We were so excited about dining here. It was to be a highlight of our stay. We received a call and voicemail from the restaurant a week before our reservation and upon calling them back, I spoke with one of the rudest woman I have ever had the displeasure of speaking with. When I tried to get clarification on our reservation (I didn't realize there were two sections of the restaurant and was advised this via their voicemail) the woman on the other line was clearly annoyed that she had to explain this to me. After she explained there were two sections and we wouldn't be eating in the conservatory (the beautiful section you see in all their photos) she proceeded to tell me that in order to be seated in the conservatory, we would have needed to book our LUNCH reservation a YEAR IN ADVANCE. I have to put this is caps because it blows my mind that they wouldn't have this listed anywhere on their site. A kind "FYI, most people who are seated in our conservatory book a year in advance" or something of this nature would have been nice. Still, this wasn't an absolute no-go for us. What sealed the deal was the next thing she said... "So, are you going to confirm your reservation or not?" We were given no time to process what she had just said before that! Needless to say, we prefer not to have our food with a side of nasty attitude. Not only did she phrase everything as if to make it clear she thought the conversation wasn't worth her words, as soon as I said we wouldn't be confirming, she immediately hung up the phone. No "Goodbye", no "Sorry to hear", etc. We wouldn't have gone after that conversation had they paid for the meal and put us in the conservatory. I can't believe people are still patronizing this place with a woman like her being the first impression everyone gets of their restaurant. read more

A friend recommended that while my husband and I took our honeymoon in England to have dinner at Clos Maggiore. Our dinner at Clos Maggiore was not only the best of our 10 days in England, but one of the best of our lives. The atmosphere is so romantic and intimate. The service is of the highest quality. And the food is just divine. Don't skip on ordering the truffle mashed potatoes. read more

The one at Clos Maggiore was an amazing experience. This elegant French restaurant, rated in the Michelin Guide, is perfect for a romantic dinner. The food was excellent: we had the fortune to be served by an italian waiter who recommended and explained us some dishes otherwise a little "misterious" and even if we spended a bit every dish was worth the price. Absolutely recommended. read more

Food was a work of art in look and taste. The conservatory was lovely. I would not have enjoyed a table in the main walkway as it would have spoiled the effect. Everything we had was exceptional! Best food I have eaten in 5 visits to London -hands down! read more

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They say it's the most romantic restaurant in London. I wouldn't agree. It's a nice French restaurant but there are many better options in the area. read more

Perfect! Attentive staff, beautiful decor, quiet for conversation, terrific flow to the evening and the food? Amazing. Parpadella was fantastic, my pork loin was awesome.The Sommelier selected the best wine we've ever tasted and that's saying something. read more

I took my wife to Close Maggiore on Saturday for her birthday. The restaurant really is a gem and perfect for special occasions. Sitting in the conservatory is a must, as you will regret it if you don't. The staff performed very well and the food was delicious. The wine list is outstanding and runs some 85 pages. The downside of that is that many of the bottles in a more affordable price range are sold out. While they do have some fantastic bottles, they run around £200. There wasn't much selection in the mid-range so the choices jumped from £50 to around £150-200. Still, they have to be commended for a great wine selection. The only thing that marred our experience and prevents me from giving them a full 5 stars, is that while we had an 8pm reservation, we didn't get seated until 8.30 and had to wait in the very small lobby. While the staff was friendly and kept us informed, I still expected to have a table when I reserved. While the food was delicious and everything did seem reasonably priced for the experience, my starter of wild scallops was a disappointment. Three scallops for £15 is pushing things a bit in my opinion. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone for a special occasion or just a romantic dinner out. read more

I brought my son here He doesnt like french food but the food at this restaurant changed his mind. The salad of young Leaves with sherry vinaigrette & herbs was sensational. Very smartly dressed waiters. Will definatly go here again read more

We got a table under the blossom, near the fire, in the conservatory. It was just beautiful and so romantic as a setting. We had the tasting menu and it was very good. Interesting mix of flavours and textures, everything very well executed. The sommelier was brilliant and found us a brilliant wine in our budget. Service was attentive without being over-familiar. A really lovely night. read more

food was good service was good ambiance was small quaint and beautiful! very romantic. I personally find the food over rated and expensive. I do enjoy fine dining but when it is worth the money! read more

This is by far my favourite restaurant in London. The setting is incredibly romantic, the food is exquisite, the wine list impeccable. I have been here 3 or 4 times now and loved every experience. It is pretty pricey but if no more expensive than other restaurants of the same standard (and I don't think there are many of those around to be honest!) There is a private room available for hire upstairs but the conservatory area in the main dining room is where you want to be for the best ambience. I almost don't want to post this review because then you'll all go there and I want to keep it just for me! read more

Went here before a matinee at the Royal Opera House. So we told them we did not have much time. It was not a problem for them. We managed a three course meal in one hour comfortably. The food is really lovely. The wines superb. The location and decor could not be better really. All in all, a wonderful lunch. read more

Love this place! My husband proposed here and it was the most magical setting. The food and wine are both amazing and the service superb.

I came here for the beautiful dining room, left was thoroughly impressed by the whole dining experience. The conservatory here is known as one of the most beautiful and romantic dining rooms in London, with delicate flowers and lights strewn in a canopy below a skylight, a nice fireplace, and a number of very well placed mirrors to make the place look much bigger than it is. I was surprised to find that there are only 7 tables in the room, which explains why you have to book 6 months in advance! Most tables were occupied by parties of 2 (lots of couples), but two in the corners were larger and seated groups of 3 or 4. There is an awkward table in the middle that ends up being watched by the groups of two, so try to avoid that one if you can! We saw a couple sit there and then were re-seated just a few minutes later (presumably they asked to be moved). We ordered from the rather affordable seasonal set menu (5 courses for £65) and opted for the wine pairing, which is £40 per person. The food was excellent and the wine pairing phenomenal, with unique wines like whites from Santa Barbara and a red dessert wine. They even accepted my substitution request without question when I wanted a dish from the vegetarian set menu instead of one of ones from the main set menu. Service was very quick and we didn't have to wait long for any dish, and the sommelier always just behind, ready with an explanation of why the wine was chosen for the pairing. In all, we finished 5 courses in less than 2 hours (that's my kind of fine dining!) I would recommend this for couples or special occasions, it's just such an incredible place and one of those quintessential London classics. But book ahead for the conservatory! Definitely worth the wait! read more

The staff mixed up our booking. We arrived before booked time and were told our table was given to someone else because they thought we booked for an hour earlier. I even showed them the email confirming the actual booking on my phone. No apologies, nothing. We were treated better in a sushi place. Very poor service. Not recommended. read more

This is definably one favourite restaurants in London, it even has a vegetarian tasting menu! Can't wait to go again!

Delicious menu with a good array of seafood, red meat and poultry dishes. Style is French / Italian. Homemade bread was fantastic. Ambience is cosy and service is generally good. We have eaten here a few times and not been disappointed. read more

My favourite restaurant so far. In King's Street- the most romantic restaurant of London, I went for the Valentine's Day, we had a special menu pre-theatre. It's really expensive, you don't have a lot of food, but the bit that you have is delicious. Their wine list is the most extensive in London! read more

been to this place a few times on special occassions, and have loved everything about this restaurant. Great food, service and atmosphere, and above all an awesome place to eat for romantic couples!! read more

Amazing find. Really is the most beautiful/romantic restaurant in the world. Try to sit in the conservatory if you can. Creative cocktails, great wine. Truffle parpadelle was amazing! read more

I am not a massive fan of french cuisine, but booked this restaurant as a result of the reviews regarding it being very romantic. We managed to get a table under the blossom and it didn't disappoint! Such a sweet restaurant. read more

The place is really nice, it is first class restaurant. We had dinner here together with my girl and had a really good time. Loved the steak and she had something with vegetables, did not remember what , but she was really happy. read more

Just the sort of place we love. Relaxing, romantic, good service, reasonable value. I'd heard this was the most romantic place in London. We didn't get to experience the outdoor area which looks like a fairy tale in pictures I've seen but it was most certainly romantic indoors! The low lighting, wood, reds and greens make for a beautiful decor and the menus are indulgent enough for any special occasion. It's quite hard to book a table but we ended up walking in spontaneously on a Wednesday night around 8pm and had no issue sitting straight down. We took the seasonal tasting menu which is reasonably priced at £55/pers (without wine). The five course meal was delicious, portions are not very big but by the time we'd finished we certainly weren't hungry. The food is rich, flavours very well brought together and produce of great quality. There's no particular risk taken on the food associations - foie gras/duck and fruit, fish and chorizo... But sometimes traditional is just right, especially when you are out for a classy date. If you're not a pudding person please don't skip this one - it was the culinary highlight of the meal. Loved it, looking forward to going back. Would probably try a la carte next time or go back when new season kicks in on the tasting page. Or maybe even try the veggie tasting menu... read more

we sat in the main dining room...not the conservatory which was disappointing but they tried to get us in. i made the reservation like six weeks in advance. we dressed up in suit/dress but we saw people in there with jeans fyi. the food was all very good, not amazing, not terribly expensive compared to ledbury/heston/clove club. the main purpose of this place is the atmosphere. your stomach wont feel dissapointed, but it wont be the best meal youve ever had. if you go you need to book very far in advance to get conservatory. read more

One of my all time favorite restaurants! The service was exceptional and the food was amazing! I have several allergies and they waved a hand and said "not a problem!" They even made me fresh warm gluten-free bread and it was delicious! That was really special to me since its often difficult to find food I can eat at restaurants. The atmosphere was very romantic. Next time I'm in London, I will be making another reservation! read more

every dish was seasoned and executed just right; very small restaurant with small rooms

Myself and my wife visited this restaurant for our anniversary last year. We were impressed by the website, the decor looked absolutely stunning, however beware; you must say where you desire to be seated! We were a little disappointed to be seated upstairs in a rather average looking room! However, it can be argued this is my fault not theirs! (Although I wish this was a little clearer on the website...) The food was good, but not excellent. It definitely looks the part, and it tasted ok...but I expected more for the price. Parts of the dishes were fantastic, however overall the food was a little bit disappointing. The best part about our experience in Clos Maggiore was the service! It was fantastic. The waiter's were very friendly and made you feel instantly relaxed, they constantly topped up your drink and remembered what you ordered. The service was fast too which is always a bonus; there was hardly any waiting around for courses to be served. Overall a pleasant experience, however I will not be booking another table again anytime soon. read more

Intimate, gorgeous, delicious, romantic. All that plus the best mashed potatoes I have EVER HAD. Request the conservatory, we had the center table and were in heaven. Don't miss this spot, the food was delicious and the wine list was fantastic and thorough. read more

Had the potential to be the best meal of our trip to London based on food alone, but the service was perhaps the worst I've experienced in my adult life. The Aubergine appetizer, pork loin and truffle pappardelle were all delicious (though salad was way over seasoned even for a salt-lover), if the service were even moderately normal, I'd probably give 4 or 5 stars (or more likely, not bother reviewing since they are already so positively reviewed) The server who initially took our order never returned to our table and we had 4 or 5 other waitstaff cycle through the meal, never asking how things were. The wine I ordered was poured from the very end of the bottle, there was no offer of a tasting before the "full" pour, which looked quite short still when the bottle was emptied, but no top-off was offered from a fresh bottle. Once we finished our first drink, glasses were removed from our table and we were never offered a second drink. The food was delicious, but difficult to enjoy given how hot it was in the restaurant. Once we were done with our mains, all we wanted to do was pay our check and get out into the cool air outside. Unfortunately, we wound up sitting with our plates in front of us for an additional 20 minutes before they were cleared and a dessert menu shoved in front of us wordlessly, with the server abruptly departing before we could say "check please!" Another 20 minutes before a new waiter came over to ask if we'd like dessert, to which we finally replied "no thank you, check please". He then awkwardly asked if we were celebrating anything, and I quietly replied that we were on our honeymoon. That was apparently a mistake, as he disappeared again only to emerge 15 minutes later with a giant "congratulations" plate arranged with a few small petit fours, a sweet gesture (though worth noting every table received the same treats at the end of their meals), but it took another 20 minutes after that before we were able to successfully wave down the manager for our check. We encountered a few other services issues (including the manager arguing with kitchen staff), but I feel like I've already ventured too far into petty-town, you get the picture. tl;dr : food = very good, wait staff needs management overhaul and proper training read more

The WORST dining experience ever had in my life so far. we were very angry and disappointed to the manager who is bald and wears black glass. Can't remember his name. But he had very rude and mean attitude to us asking us to leave and return back to our seat(which was in the main dining room) immediately while we were just taking photo in the conservatory, at that time there was only a few guests sitting there. After I told him that I just want to take some photos from here, this guy used loud and serious voice said :' other customers do not want to see people staying here( the conservatory), and do you understand what I mean?' Well, i never seen a waiter being so rude and unfriendly to their customers from the Michelin star restaurant. And I guess I will write a formal letter to the institution tell the whole unhappy experience. read more

This french restaurant looks so warm, cosy and inviting from the outside and it doesn't disappoint. A lovely quality restaurant which is romantic and serves quality food and wine is quite a find in tourist ladden Covent Garden. The staff really look after you and the decor sets the scene for a romantic meal. Definately a place for a special occasion. read more

Very classy and nice intimate restaurant. The food is delicious and the staff is very professional. For the quality of the food the service was exceptionally quick. read more