The Clermont

Exquisite Dining in Historic Splendor

Ah, The Clermont Restaurant – what a delightful reinvention of time and taste! Nestled just a cobble skip from Trafalgar Square, it greets you with the grandeur one expects from Charing Cross. Step inside, and you're momentarily swept into a tapestry where Victorian layered dreams are matched by splendidly modern executions on a plate. True to its reputation, the location is peerless, making even the act of strolling to your table an understated treat. You can almost sense the historic vibrato of nearby theatres humming as dinner service commences.

It’s difficult not to be spellbound by the unyielding charm exuded from both building and staff. My recent dinner there was awash with sublime courses; each as promising as the last, holding the power to make time stop for the most glorious of hours. Fish and chips seduced tastefully without yielding to commoner expectations, whilst a chocolate tart hovered gloriously at the periphery—so light it whispered away post-bite. Noteworthy folks here daily remix professional courtesy into personable warmth, ensuring you'd be quite excused for lingering longer than tantamount etiquette demands. Companionable Miss Cyan had smiles in ample supply that warmed the Orb-like dining space from chill to China-plate cosy. In conclusion, this quaint British nook provides succulent sustenance and service, captivating you enough for multiple returns and leaving you with tongue-tied praise rather than sprightly critique. I dare say the rushing river of a city outside may tempt one to swiftly retract to the comforts within sooner than anticipated! — Milo Tastemaker