Mate’s Clapham Restaurant - (Near Lambeth, london)

5 /5 Donna M: Popped in on a quiet Monday afternoon and loved it! I had the scallops, rosemary focaccia bread, and the burrata salad – all absolutely delicious. Washed it down with a cheeky spicy margarita cocktail which was spot on. The team were brilliant too – they gave me a phone charger to use and even remade my cocktail when I realised I couldn’t have one ingredient. Even though I was full, I managed to squeeze in dessert-the bee sweet which, was as the name, says mad sweet but delish, and served in a bee dish which Ive never seen before. Great food, great vibe, and really thoughtful service; I’ll definitely be back.

5 /5 Jon Briley: Absolutely delicious meal on a Sunday lunchtime. First time visit, friendly and attentive service, food was great - the homemade focaccia is fantastic! Plenty of options for vegetarians and good range of alcohol-free drink choices too. This is a little gem away from the bustle of Clapham High Street and well worth a visit.

5 /5 Edvanna Wong: Perfect experience! We were exceptionally surprised by two dishes - scallops (starter) and octopus (main). Will surely come again!

5 /5 M Y: Ive tried many restaurants around the area, but I would say mates is one of the best without a doubt. The atmosphere feels elegant and wonderful, the staff service is excellent and out of this world. The food is well presented, delicious and posh-looking. Everything is very on point and I was impressed. Ive been twice already and will come back.

5 /5 Lily Exall: One of the best places I’ve been to in a long time! From start to finish, the experience was genuinely fantastic. The food was a solid 10/10 - full of flavour, beautifully presented, and clearly made with care. The rib eye tagliatelle was absolutely divine and easily one of the best dishes I’ve had recently. The service was fast, friendly, and attentive without ever feeling rushed, and you could really tell that the staff enjoy what they do and take pride in giving guests a great time. Everything felt well-paced and relaxed, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. The drinks were perfectly made and reasonably priced, offering great quality for the price point overall. As a lovely finishing touch, we were even treated to a complimentary sorbet at the end of our meal, which was such a thoughtful gesture and left a great final impression. This is definitely a place I’ll be returning to, and I’m already looking forward to bringing friends and family here - it’s the kind of restaurant you’re excited to recommend. A brilliant atmosphere, great value for money, and a team that genuinely cares about their guests.