Ah, Clapham, it’s a wonderful and weird world where all sorts of restaurants set up shop, from cheap eateries to high end fine dining. If there’s one thing they’re most certainly not, Clapham restaurants, it’s boring. In just a few short steps you can travel from Italy to China via a brief stop in the USA for some of the best burgers in London, and that’s just in the North end.
Clapham, of course, spreads its wings near and far from the fringes of Stockwell all the way down to the busy platforms of Clapham Junction, so finding the best restaurant Clapham has to offer can be a task first and foremost in location. We don’t mean to brag, but we’re considerate so we’ve thought of that challenge. In the overviews below we’ve detailed the location of each restaurant, to make picking one as easy as it can be. There was a time when Clapham was little more than a stop-off on your way to the south London suburbs, and was a bit of a wasteland when it comes to food. These days this is a neighbourhood with a history of growing exciting young restaurant businesses, and Londoners head here from all over the city to visit to look for the next big thing in food.
Our roundup of the best Clapham restaurants details notes on food, drinks, price point and service from our team of independent critics. We've spent many an evening venturing into restaurants from Clapham North to Clapham Junction, so if you're looking for recommendations, you're in the right place. If you’d like more information on any of the chaps included in our dazzling dining line up then click through to their full listing. There you will find an unbiased review that include details on everything from food and drinks to ambiance and service, so that you can make an informed choice on your next meal (because let’s face it, is there anything more disappointing than a poor plate of food?)
Happy exploring and eating, friends.