The Clerkenwell Kitchen - (Near City of London, South East)

1 /5 Irа: I came around 10 am for breakfast. There weren’t many people, and the staff seemed to have enough time. However, instead of focusing on the guests, they were walking around the dining area, moving things: maybe preparing food for lunch, but strangely, they were doing it right in the main hall. What really disappointed me was that I had to wait 30 minutes for my porridge. First, a woman came and took my tea order, which arrived quickly. Then I ordered the porridge - and waited. Come on, 30 minutes for a simple breakfast dish! At first, I tried to stay patient, but after about 20 minutes I just started observing what was happening around - the staff walking back and forth, yet no one even checked on my order. Eventually, I stood up, asked for the bill, and mentioned that it took way too long. Instead of apologising or offering any gesture of goodwill, they simply said something like, “Maybe next time you can come for lunch.” Seriously? That’s exactly the kind of service I didn’t expect. I don’t have that much free time in my mornings to wait half an hour for a bowl of porridge. Really disappointing experience.

5 /5 Philip Banks: Loved this place. Such fabulous selection of creative and imaginative food. Staff so friendly and efficient. Great relaxed modern ambience. Our rescue greyhound chilled there too. A must-go-to place for meeting friends for a coffee or lunch. Thank you Clerkenwell Kitchen!

4 /5 Constance Okonoboh: Went for a private function organised by Cocktails, Canapes & Cupcakes. Food was delicious and very filling. The area is quiet as its away from the hustle and bustle of the city and has a nice area outside for summer months.

5 /5 Supersupergirl: Discovered The Clerkenwell Kitchen by chance as I was in the area so went in and had a look at the menu as I needed to find a restaurant for lunch. Mains were about £14 and there were a few that looked good. While I was there, I spotted this bread pudding which made me dine there. I am so glad I took a photo of the bread pudding because the presentation of that one was better the one served as the cream was not all over the place so I couldnt do the bread pudding justice. Settled for the Chalk Stream Trout Fishcakes with Marinda Tomatoes & Tartar Sauce. The roast chicken was tempting but then I saw a whole roasted chicken in the kitchen which means it is going to be reheated thus the fish cakes option. The fish cakes were made to order which explains the soft texture but had a few bones. Other than that, the whole dish was amazing and paired nicely with the tomatoes and dill dressing and tartar. Finished with the marmalade & chocolate bread and butter pudding with cream. When it arrived, the first thing I tried was the cream, I was really pleased it was not sweetened and it was interestingly warm which tasted like evaporated milk. The portion was quite big and satisfying, the best thing was that it tasted like proper bread and butter pudding with smooth egg and bread here and there. The dark chocolate complemented the marmalade orange peel nicely. Overall, I really recommend this place especially the desserts and it is good to see they serve proper bread and butter sides as opposed to the fancy stuff.

4 /5 jeff benjamin: Understated interior that’s both inviting and relaxed features a daily varying lunch menu, a selection of lite-bites and a flirt of pastries. Distinguished by a mastery of fundamentals, quality seasonal produce and culinary nous. Reasonable prices and competent service. Recommended.