Clos Maggiore

We had one of the best food experiences ever at the Clos Maggiore. Seated in the beautiful courtyard we enjoyed an amazing tastingmenu with accompanying wine selection that we will remember for a long time. The service was excellent!

We will definitely return.

(Ask for a table away from the bar and not too close to the fireplace since it was a bit on the warm side)
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Maria
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 7
Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Having previously dined at this establishment two years ago I was very eager to relive what had been a most wonderful dining experience.

Sadly, what we experienced on 13th January was far from wonderful. Let me elaborate.

Having watched Oliver with great delight we arrived at 10pm at Clos Maggiore. We were met by the wiater who had previously served us. Very polite and welcoming. We were escorted to our seats whereupon full a la carte menus were given to us by a different waiter. I explained that I had prebooked the Pre fixe menu and these were given to us.

Things started well with Champagne being served (part of the deal) and we soon ordered our choices.

Starters arrived (Brocolli and Roasted Almond Soup - very average). We ordered two glasses of white wine and started into our mains. My wife had ordered oriental duck (very tasty) whilst I had Field mushroom Tagliatelle - (dry, tasteless and very disappointing).

To make matters worse, whilst my wife and I were talking to each other the waiter removed our wine glasses with still some wine in both. When I asked him where they went, he insisted very rudely that there only sediment in my wife's glass and my glass had been empty. I told him he was wrong and there was wine left. We argued and in the end he apologised and sent us two complimentary dessert wines.

Finally, at the end of the night, I went to pay the bill. I noticed that, as with another reviewer, a discretionary charge had already been put on the bill. I was insensed and asked why this was on the bill. I further asked, if the 'discretion' was the perogative of the restaurant or the customer. He apologised and asked if I wished it removed. I said Yes. We paid up and left.

So disappointing. Clos Maggiore, get your service standards back up!!
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nillet - View all reviews by this user
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Food 3 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 3
Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Just got in from a meal at Clos Maggiore on saturday 9th Jan. Great food, and a lovely table in their upstairs room.

The food was amazing, but the thing that ruined this for me was the service. We were served by two waiters. One was utterly incompetent, kicking my chair at every opportunity and who hadn't the faintest idea of what drinks were available. And the other, possibly the single most smug, rude and innatentive waiter I've ever had the misfortune to be "served" by. I had to pour my own water, (until it ran out and I wasn't offered another) and my wine was placed in a bucket that I couldn't reach and so had to ask, and ask, and ask again for my wine.

Then the bill came with a 12.5% service charge on top, and before I was asked whether I would like to pay it or not, My card was charged and I was ushered out into the cold.

having said that, the chef is a genius, and if these not insignificant issues with service can be sorted out, then the place will go far.
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Mark Harper
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Food 9 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 7
Sunday, January 10, 2010

Amazing restaurant. Prices are not expensive at all. As good as a 2star Michelin Restaurant. I recommend the tasting menu. The amazing Foie Gras not as a pate. Just delicious!

Very beautiful as well. We ordered a table for 9, and got put in the beautiful private room with a fire place. The main restaurant on the ground floor is very, very beautiful and romantic.

Highly Recomended, going again soon!
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Dmitry Buyanovsky
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Saturday, January 09, 2010

Food: Really normal. Also, the menu doesn't change much with seasons. However, I do appreciate the fact that this place is cheap, i.e. most starters under £10 and most main courses under £20. So the food is actually quite good for this price level. If you are willing to spend more money, then there are many better restaurants in London.

Service: Generally quite warm and efficient. There is just one minor point to note. The sommelier didn't open the wine in front of me. He may have just forgotten that time. Not really big deal.

Atmosphere: The ground floor level is very nice. It is good/romantic/cosy to bring a date here. The first floor area is nothing special though.

Value for Money: see above under food section.

Overall: will return every now and then. Particularly for the wine selection.
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David - View all reviews by this user
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Food 5 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Wednesday, December 30, 2009

been here to this little wonderfull gem in covent garden for the 4th time and still is amazing ,highly recommended is the smoked eel with the bacon and warm potatoe such a great dish ,also great is the venison very tender and the apple tart is very nice ,just go see for yourself
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neil bart sampson
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, December 28, 2009

Disappointing. Cramped dining room. Churchy atmosphere. Unremarkable food. Rude service. Very expensive. (Beware wine list - many cheaper wines sold out.)
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Food 7 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 2
Sunday, December 06, 2009

I had lunch at Clos Maggiore on 20th November 2009.

Could not fault the restaurant in any way. We had the set lunch and the food was superb. The service was attentive but not intrusive. The atmosphere was great and it was lovely to be able to hold a conversation without having to listen to other people's conversation or feel that one was being overheard. A thoroughly enjoyable experience.
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Thursday, November 26, 2009

I took my girlfriend here for a special occasion. We sat at the rear of the restaurant in the conservatory which is a fabulous setting. The food was excellent, my girlfriend had the rabbit to start followed by the wild mushroom tagliatelle, whilst I had scallops to start followed by the cod. All of our dishes were excellent and the portion sizes very generous, so much that we didn't have room for dessert. We washed the meal down with a few glasses of the house red which was absolutely delicious. I ordered a coffee at the end which was accompanied by a slate tile of 6 home made chocolates and miniature cakes. They were scrummy and just enough to feed our sweet tooth at the end of the meal. This restaurant is an absolute gem and we will definitely be going back.
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FoodLover - View all reviews by this user
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, November 24, 2009

We have just been for lunch at this restaurant today for a family birthday. Great food. Great decor. Great atmosphere. Great service. Great price. Will definitely be coming back very soon!
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Adam - View all reviews by this user
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Saturday, November 14, 2009