Clos Maggiore
33 King Street
Covent Garden
LONDON
WC2E 8JD
Tel: 020 7379 9696
Fax: 020 7379 6767
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Description
A Georgian townhouse with a discreet and unassuming mulberry-coloured awning and frontage picks out this sumptuous restaurant from the less glamorous razzmatazz of Covent Garden. Reminiscent of a stylish Provençal or Tuscan country property - with its warm colours and conservatory-style courtyard with fully opening glass roof that offers 'internal alfresco dining' in the warmer months, or under the stars at night - it positively exudes romance, with real box hedging and flowers adding to the garden feel. In winter there's a roaring fire, while wooden floors, elegantly laid tables and smoked mirrors all contribute to the ambience. Service is impeccable - slick, friendly, professional and French - and there is an excellent wine list. Talented chef Marcellin Marc, previously at the two Michelin-starred Le Clos de la Violette in Aix-en-Provence, heads up the kitchen, his cooking modern-focused and underpinned by a classical theme. Classy, sophisticated and driven by high quality ingredients, this is French cooking at its best. Presentation is simple, portions generous and flavours bold, all accompanied by a superb wine list. Begin with a remoulade of Dorset crab and marjoram, with pickled cauliflower and brown shrimp, and follow with oven-roasted whole Maine lobster served with macaroni gratin and a light lobster and basil bisque.
Open/closed
Dates closed: 24-26 Dec & 1 Jan
Days closed for lunch: Sat-Sun
Restaurant information
Cooking type: Modern French
Chef: Marcellin Marc
Number of seats: 70
Steps for wheelchair: 1
Vegetarian meals available.
Children welcome.
Children's portions.
Restaurant price guide
A la carte main course from 16.5 to 19.8 GBP
Dinner (fixed price) from 24.5 GBP
Prices are for guidance only. Please check when booking for current rates.
Credit cards accepted
Directions
1 min walk from The Piazza & Royal Opera House
Nearest station:
Covent Garden
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