Entree Restaurant & Bar

2 Battersea Rise, Clapham, London, SW11 1ED - View on a map
Telephone: 020 722 351 47

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Entree Restaurant & Bar Restaurant In London
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Overall 9.0
Food 9.0
Service 9.0
Atmosphere 9.5
Value 8.5
Based on 2 reviews

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Jay Rayner

Sunday, November 14, 2010 - I suppose I should apologise for ordering the pork belly. But this one was so good, the crosshatched, crisp, honeyed crackling giving way to completely rendered meat, that I'm not sure who I'd be apologising to, other than the pigs. A few sticks of salsify and carrots, a slippery carrot puree that had been passed and passed again, a disc of black pudding, a sigh of contentment. A chicken breast on a bright, light jus, with a heap of cavolo nero dressed with a garlic and tomato vinaigrette is nobody's idea of innovative. But who the hell wants innovation when all the essentials are in place?

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Tuesday, July 06, 2010 - Pork belly was quality from Denham Estate, very tenderly slow-cooked and confited and coming away in juicy, straggly forkfuls. A bit more crackle in the well-seasoned crackling is all that could have been done to improve it. The apple sauce helped cut the fattiness, but I still think apple sauce is baby food. P's hunk of cod sat on bed of broad and borlotti beans, with tomato, fennel, lemon zest and asparagus spears thrown into the bisque sauce to create a tricolore summery setting. She liked the veg but reckoned the cod itself, though cooked to a T, was a teensy bit bland.

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I dined here for the first time on Saturday night. We booked a table downstairs in the bar area, which has pretty amazing decor and excellent lighting; it would be a great date venue. A pianist joined us later, but somehow managed to avoid making the atmosphere cheesey.

I started with the risotto balls, (shared with my friend) which were extremely tasty, but if I am totally honest, they were a bit cold in the middle, and also I found the rice anything but al dente. The texture was just too mushy. This was the only blip, though, and hopefully this will be rectified next time.

The fish (sea bream) was a triumph, and the chips with bearnaise were delicious, although ordering them was pure greed on my part! We finished with a chocolate creme brulee (with ice cream) which was also a triumph, with a beatifully crisp, caremalised top.

The wine (an Italian white) was very well chosen and perfect for a hot summer's evening and it wasn't ridulously over-priced. The prosecco was also a tasty drop, and nice and dry. We also had a mojito by the bar, and I can vouch that it very well mixed by a seasoned barman.

Overall, I'd say Entree is a breath of fresh air; delicous, well-executed, simple food, and probably my favourite restaurant in the area. If you haven't been yet, you're missing out big time.
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Sarah
Overall rating 9 stars
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Went to Entree last Wed evening. Despite the booking (made through this website) not showing on their system, they were unflappable and fitted us in (admittedly only 2 of us) with no fuss even though the restaurant was busy.

Had drinks in the bar downstairs (G and T at 7 quid each a bit steep I thought!)

The food and service was perfect - we took advantage of the 2 for £20/3 for £25 offer and the choice was very good. My fish main course was perfectly cooked and the accompanying smashed spuds and parsnip puree set it off perfectly.

Desserts pretty fab - my parfait very rich and creamy!

Will defo go back - not sure how much the full price menu would work out, but we paid £95 for two for 3 courses, drinks (G and T's, 1/2 bottle wine, 2 glasses pudding wine) and service.
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Donna
Overall rating 9 stars
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Saturday, February 19, 2011

I went to Entree last night. The atmosphere was buzzy boarder line a little loud but then again it was 9.30pm on a Friday night and i believe they had a private function downstairs in the bar. We had a warm welcome and staff knew what they were talking about. The night we went they had a steak tartar special as well as a Venison. I ordered them both and was very impressed. I have lived in Battersea for 7 years and feel this was in my top 2 or 3 meals in the area. Presentation was amazing and i thought the price was outstanding in comparison to other restaurants on the same street. There have been many businesses go through that particular location but last night it was packed with people being turned away. Just what the area needs. Well Done.
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Joanna
Overall rating 9 stars
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Saturday, August 07, 2010

Had dinner here last night and thought it was fantastic. Food was amazing (Foi Gras for entree and Mutton for main) and servings were fairly large for the quality of food we had. Wines were reasonably priced and service was great. Very friendly staff and a cool piano bar downstairs which we didn't even realise was there. Can't wait to go back.
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AP
Overall rating 10 stars
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Thursday, July 22, 2010

Absolutely agree with last reviewer. Good food but a bit pricey but we had the 50% voucher so it was a bargain. Cocktails fantastic. Service slow. One waitress made us feel like we were a bother to be customers in their restaurant but others all very friendly. Buzzy vibe. All tables full.
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Michelle
Overall rating 6 stars
Food 7 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 6
Sunday, July 18, 2010

A welcome addition to the neighbourhood, or it would be if it weren't quite so over-priced. The chef has done time at Aikens and Le Gavroche and this occasionally shines through in his cooking, but not enough to justify West End prices in SW London. Service on our recent visit was slow and not very well informed. However, the cocktails are rather good and the ambience in the basement bar is enjoyable on quieter evenings.
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Greg
Overall rating 7 stars
Food 7 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 6
Tuesday, July 06, 2010

I've been to Entree a number of times and always had a good time! It's a great place to go whether it's a romantic dinner or catch up with friends! The food is absolutely amazing and the Italian barman can make you a drink for every mood! The staff is very attentive and makes you feel welcome. They have a pianist on Wednesdays which only adds to fabulous atmosphere! Definitely my favourite restaurant/bar in Clapham!
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Alicja
Overall rating 10 stars
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, June 21, 2010

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Cheese and Biscuits

Cheese and Biscuits - 5/10

Monday, September 19, 2011 - Apart from a giant, slimy lump of god-knows-what dumped on top of my chicken ballotines and gnocchi, it was otherwise perfectly good, the chicken sous-vided somehow to preserve moisture in the mix of white and dark meat, and the gnocchi full of flavour...Despite the OK food though, we couldn't wait to leave, just to escape the relentlessly irritating banter from our waitress. I'm sure she meant well, and all the food arrived in good time and she gets points at the very least for offering tap water without us having to ask, but her whole attitude was so constantly, exhaustingly cringeworthy it was almost enough to put me off my dinner. And believe me, that takes a lot.

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