New To top of page La Strada 102-104 Clapham High Street SW4 7UL Tel: 020 7627 4847 Map Restaurant Website Pizza restaurant using open, real wood-burning oven for "authentic" pizza flavour. Part of the Belgo chain with, allegedly, good reputation. Wine sold in half botles and you only pay for what you drink. barLocal 4 Clapham Common Southside SW4 7AA Tel: 020 7622 9406 Map Mix of European and British foods served in a bar atmosphere which has garnered some excellent reports. (See discussion here.) Tsunami Unit 3, 1-7 Voltaire Road SW4 Tel: 020 7978 1610 Map New Japanese restaurant by the guys who did Yo Sushi and all sorts of famous stuff. (See Standard rave reveiw here.) Morel 14 Clapham Park Road SW4 7BB Tel: 020 7627 2468 ????? Map Tartuf 169 Clapham High Street London SW4 7SS Tel: 020 7622 8169. Map Cheap, clean, bright "French Pizza" joint. Looks like a winner from the off. A breath of fresh air. The first innovation since SO.UK. (Click on the comment man above if you disagree.) Belgian To top of page Belgo Bierodrome 44 Clapham High Street London SW4 7UR Tel: 020 7720 1118 Map Restaurant Website Pretty much a typical Belgo branch apart from its emphasis on the bar area and more toned down decor. They serve from earthy bang & mush, steak and fries to various fish courses. One of the main attractions with Belgo is of course the blinding selection of Belgian beers. Strawberry, herbs and many more palate-challenging flavours. The stars of the show food-wise remain the asparagus dishes, since the mussel pots they very much pride themselves with can be a bit hit and miss even at best of times. The freshness of the ingredients, which are vital for seafood, is in question. It is a weakness often shown in chained restaurants. And Belgo unfortunately is no exception. But if nothing else, at least the bar staff are in leather. Well, leather apron that is. (£20-25 two courses with a glass of wine, per head) Review from Fan Oct 2001 Good, if predictable, food, and variable service. If you go in a group, you may even find you are restricted to a very limited set menu (too complicated for them otherwise, apparently). Much better at lunchtimes, though. And their mussels are great... Review from Stut Aug 2001 British To top of page Polygon 4 The Polygon London SW4 0JG Tel: 020 7622 1199 Map This place, again, attracts mixed reviews. Modern fusion style (both décor and food), and prices slightly more than you'd expect, given the good (but not excellent) quality. Review from Stut Aug 2001 Hornimans Restaurant** 69 Clapham Common South Side London SW4 9DA Tel: 020 8673 9162 Map Chinese To top of page Oasis (formerly Abacus) 38 Clapham High Street London SW4 7UR Tel: 020 7622 3114 Map Recently changed its name, and gained a very gaudy sign... If you have tried it PLEASE add your comments . Sun Sun 94 Clapham High St London SW4 7UL Tel: 020 7622 9696 Map Kong Lam Restaurant** 57 Abbeville Road London SW4 9JW Tel: 020 8673 2791 Map Coffee Bars To top of page Café Nero 186, Clapham High Street SW4 7UG Tel: 020 7627 8668 Map Clapham's one and only proper coffee bar. Offers good range of snack food and excellent coffees. Sometime too crowded but staff friendly and helpful. Eclectic To top of page The Metro 9a, Clapham Common South Side London SW4 7AA Tel: 020 7627 0632 Map The Rapscallion 75, Venn St London SW4 0BD Tel: 020 7787 6555 Map Restaurant Website The Sequel 75, Venn St London SW4 0BD Tel: 020 7787 6555 Highly regarded Map Restaurant Website French To top of page Aux Trois Soleils 127 Clapham High Street London SW4 7SS Tel: 020 7498 3777 Map Gastro 67 Venn Street London SW4 0BD Tel: 020 7627 0222 Map For some reason not as high profiled as the late Moxons but no less exquisite in quality. It is French style seafood at its best. With ultra fresh ingredients and the earthy yet sophisticated cooking style, the whole menu is an orgy of freshness, richness and flavour. The restaurant is roughly divided in three areas; the normal tables for 2-4, a large shared table for larger parties and a separate room for customers who book in advance (Where they actually serve wine in proper glasses instead of tumblers. No extra charges) The good old oysters and seafood stew are to die for. Just bear in mind that they only accept cash. So make sure to stop by a cash point before you go. (£25-30 two courses with a glass of wine, per head.) Review from Fan Oct 2001 Café Rouge** 40 Abbeville Road London SW4 9NG Tel: 020 8673 3399 Map One of the better French restaurant chains around: good food, bland surroundings. Review from Stut Aug 2001 The Grafton 45 Clapham Old Town London SW4 0JL Tel: 020 7627 1048 Map French main menu but fantastic English breakfast. Greek To top of page Sappho Meze Bar** 9 Clapham High Street London SW4 7TS Tel: 020 7498 9009 Map Indian To top of page Bombay Cuisine 15 The Pavement London SW4 0HY Tel: 020 7622 0494 Map My local. Not exactly your most stunning decor, but the food is good, and the staff friendly. I prefer it for take-aways. Review from Stut Aug 2001 Golden Curry Restaurant 131 Clapham High St London SW4 7SS Tel: 020 7720 9558 Map Maharaja 31 Clapham Park Road London SW4 7EE Tel: 020 7720 4261 Map Everything you expect from a good Indian restaurant. Pickles, sauces, a large selection of tasty curries. They quite sensibly removed the rather brassy if not tacky front door d‚cor exhibited till late last year, which you could quite easily mistaken that you've stumbled into a red-light district in Far East. It now is replaced with a more "minimalist" display. Friendly and helpful staff. You might even get a complimentary port if you play your cards right. (£20-25 two courses with a glass of wine, per head.) Review from Fan Oct 2001 Maharani 117 Clapham High Street London SW4 7TB Tel: 020 7622 2530 Map My favourite Clapham Curry. More imaginative than your standard dishes, and recently decorated to a nice standard. Also has a second room, for groups. Review from Stut Aug 2001 Salaam Ivory Arch 5 Clapham High Street London SW4 7TS Tel: 020 7627 2225 Map Clapham Tandoori** 10 Clapham Common South Side London SW4 7AA Tel: 020 7498 8489 Map Well equipped to receive fair-size groups in the evening: big tables (and some booths), and remarkably patient staff. Food's fine, surroundings OK. Review from Stut Aug 2001 Haweli Of Clapham** Cavendish Parade Clapham Common South Side London SW4 9DW Tel: 020 8673 4900 Map Village Tandoori** 50 Abbeville Road London SW4 9NF Tel: 020 8673 5043 Map