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Clipstone

Modern European · Fitzrovia

43-45 Clipstone Street, W1W 7DG

Budget £50 · typically ~£45 pp·3 min walk

Location

84Score
LocalBite score from taste, value, discovery, authenticity, and local confidence — not Google stars.

Taste

8.8

How good the cooking actually is.

Value

8.5

What you get for the money.

Discovery

7.5

How easy it is to stumble on, versus already famous.

Authenticity

8.5

How true it is to the cuisine — not a diluted version.

Local confidence

8.0

Whether locals who care about food actually go.
Hidden gemEasy to walk past. Locals and people who care about food already know it.

Clipstone Street neighbourhood cooking without the Charlotte Street fuss. Tagged hidden gem for a reason.

Why we recommend

Clipstone Street neighbourhood restaurant — seasonal European cooking without the Charlotte Street fanfare. Regulars from the media offices treat it as their canteen when they want something actually good.

  • Standout orders

    Excellent beef tartare, roast lamb, and mussels

  • Atmosphere & service

    Great value of the set menu and the cozy, welcoming atmosphere

  • Atmosphere & service

    Guests consistently praise the attentive, friendly, and professional staff

What to order

  • Seasonal small plates

    Our pick

    Ask what landed today — the kitchen rotates this based on what's best in season.

  • Daily specials

    Our pick

    Ask what landed today — the kitchen rotates this based on what's best in season.

  • Natural wine

    Our pick

    A curator staple at Clipstone — the dish we'd send a first-timer toward.

  • The excellent beef tartare

    From reviews

    Shows up in review after review — worth ordering if you have room.

Good for

Something amazingFood + wine

Practical notes

Book ahead Thu–Sat. Quiet lunch option.

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