The Clerkenwell Kitchen

Hosted my 30th birthday here privately and couldn’t have imagined a better experience. Not only was the food and overall vibe amazing, but the team couldn’t have been more accommodating to make sure the event went perfectly. Would recommend this restaurant for any important occasion - thank you again!

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 couldn't 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.

Faultless cooking, set within a relaxed unfussy vibe.

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.

The chefs here cook from the heart, incredibly delicious and seasonal food and the prices in my opinion are too low! Service is unique to this working kitchen and dining space, food going out for events while the cafe runs - vibrant busy fun place to eat great food!

Amazing food! Great value for money.