10 Clapham Restaurants You Need To Visit
From the bustle of the High Street to the peaceful escape of the common and the quaint, cobbled charm of the Old Town, you’re not short of options when it comes to eating out in Clapham. Here’s our pick of the 10 Clapham restaurants you need to pay a visit.
Pictured above: Cher Thai
1
Sorella
Robin Gill’s Sorella serves an incredible range of dishes including veal Milanese and bbq monkfish as well as an array of fresh pasta dishes, with Amedei dark chocolate & whiskey tiramisu to tuck into on the way home (room allowing). More than just one of the most popular Clapham restaurants, Sorella is certainly one of the best Italians around.
2
Trinity
Situated in the heart of Clapham Old Town, Trinity’s core ethos is a dedication to seasonal ingredients, something which has earned it a Michelin star among other accolades. On this season’s menu, you’ll find dishes like Galantine ‘de Campagne’, Vassout Pear and Cornichon, Pan Roasted Guinea Hen and Roast English Duck.
3
Cher Thai
This small, family-run restaurant in Old Town is one of Clapham’s best-kept secrets. Home to some of the best Thai food that London has to offer, the restaurant features a warm and intimate interior, where the service feels personal and the atmosphere relaxed. From the drinks menu, you can order a Coconut Malibu which is served in a real coconut with the classic dinky little umbrella, or a Cher Thai Island, which is a Thai take on the Long Island Iced Tea featuring a deliciously flavoured Thai iced tea. Their noodle dishes are to die for, particularly the yellow curry noodle soup cooked with coconut milk and oil noodle, beansprout, spring onion, fried shallot and lime, served with a choice of chicken, beef, vegetables, tofu, prawn or duck.
4
Eco
Eco is a local Italian eatery on the High Street that has long become a neighbourhood favourite. The founder, Sami Wasif, was one of the first to bring sourdough pizza to the UK, and he still uses the same authentic recipe he brought over all those years ago. In 2024, the restaurant moved from Clapham High Street to a new home on Venn Street in Clapham Old Town. The pizzas, made with their own homegrown sourdough, are absolutely unparalleled, from an amazing chicken ‘nduja and chorizo pizza with roasted peppers, chillies, mozarella and fresh coriander, to a divine smoked aubergine and burrata pizza with baked garlic and basil pesto. This can all be enjoyed in a bustling and friendly atmosphere.
5
WC
Often missed by busy commuters piling into the neighbouring tube station, WC is a hidden Clapham restaurant with a prime location. Once a public toilet, WC has come to mean something different entirely – wine and charcuterie. Like many old tube toilets across the capital, this underground secret has evolved into a quirky space where you can enjoy delectable cheese platters and charcuterie, accompanied by fine wine. The size of the bar adds to the intimacy of the setting, and there are cosy snugs with their own curtains that make it a great option for date night.
6
Mamalan
A small and unassuming spot opposite Clapham Common tube station, Mamalan serves up a punch with authentic Chinese cuisine in the heart of the neighbourhood. Guests are ushered into the small bar-like room and treated to a menu offering noodle soups galore, rice dishes with tofu stew and sweet chilli chicken, and their crowning glory, the soft cloud-like baos.
7
La Rueda
Warmly-lit and welcoming, La Rueda is a Spanish tapas bar with some delicious and authentic food on the menu. The rustic décor of oranges offset by dark wood is equally as transporting as it is eye-catching. Their menu is inspired by the regional flavours of Galicia, including Galician baked cheese, seafood paella, and a range of charcuterie boards. Delish tapas, great cocktails, and a lovely atmosphere.
8
Minnow
Arguably the most Instagrammable of Clapham restaurants, Minnow is a friendly independent neighbourhood restaurant, boasting a tidy modern menu. Its shopfront beckons the residents of SW4 with extravagant seasonal floral displays that flood inside with a dramatic floral ceiling. The menus consist of the likes of quinoa superfood salad and meat mains such as bavette steak with chimichurri sauce.
9
Willows
Co-founded by high school friends Billy and Becky, Willows is perfect for brunch and dinner or stopping by for a glass of wine. The restaurant offers smörgåsbord dining with the buffet-style Scandinavian cuisine a big draw. Each person can pick out three to five items to build their board, with sections including bakery, dairy, protein, and greens. Go for brunch to try items like ashcombe cheese, mango chipotle chorizo, and confit garlic caesar salad.
10
Brickwood Cafe
Founded in 2013, Brickwood Cafe has become a brunch staple in SW London. Brickwood’s mission is simple: bring laidback Australian brunch to the UK. They have done just that with their grilled banana bread with espresso butter, and variety of toasties.
