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Cloth Restaurant, London, Greater London

Cloth Restaurant

4.7
4.7
204 Reviews
£26 to £40
Traditional French

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2 people
19:30
Booked 12 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
Having spent years supplying London’s top restaurants through their separate wine businesses, Joe Haynes and Benedict Butterworth have joined forces with Tom Hurst, who has worked at Brawn, The Marksman, Levan, and most recently as Head Chef at Lasdun, to launch the trio’s first restaurant together.

Located in a Grade II listed building on Cloth Fair, Cloth Restaurant is part of a historic row of buildings in the City of London that survived the Great Fire of 1666. Down this atmospheric alley opposite St Bartholomew church, Cloth is taking over a double fronted corner site that’s beneath the former home of poet John Betjeman and next door to the two oldest residential buildings in London.

Inside, low ceilings, wood floorboards with antique wall lights and artwork create a cosy, intimate atmosphere, while marble tables, long dark wood banquettes, antique crockery and cutlery will create the feel of a classic bistro.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Traditional French, British, French
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Fri 12:00–22:00 Dinner Mon 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    020 8143 0345
  • Website
    http://www.clothrestaurants.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Tom Hurst
  • Location
    44 Cloth Fair, London, Greater London EC1A 7JQ
  • Area
    Farringdon
  • Cross Street
    Cloth Fair
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Closest tube stations: Farringdon, Barbican. Cloth Fair is a short residential street to the east of Smithfield Meat Market in the north-western part of the city and is located in the ward of Farringdon.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 204 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • City of London

    Neighbourhood gem

  • City of London

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cloth Restaurant offers a cozy, intimate dining experience with "exceptional food" and "wonderful service." Set in a charming location, it boasts a varied menu and an impressive wine list. Though some find it a bit noisy and tables close together, the "friendly staff" and "delicious dishes" make it a must-visit spot.

204 Reviews

  1. Robert

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, beautiful restaurant, lovely staff

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  2. Daniel

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my second visit to Cloth Restaurant, and it was another memorable experience. The food was amazing, with each dish felt both refined and satisfying. The wine was excellent and paired beautifully with the meal, adding a special touch to the evening. The service was attentive and consistently good, enhancing the overall dining experience. The ambience was warm; inviting, and slightly dim. If anything the close proximity of the tables made it a little loud at times, which slightly detracted from the otherwise cosy atmosphere. The evening came to a total of £179, which, while a little on the pricey side, felt justified for the quality of food, wine, and service.

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  3. Allie

    London

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I really wanted to love Cloth, and on paper, I absolutely should have. The ambience is BEAUTIFUL and so cosy. We also really enjoyed the initial first course of small snacky bits. However the main menu was limited and EXPENSIVE for what it was. We had a bowl of pasta and crab for £27 which sadly was deeply unexciting and small. We then had some pork which was nice but not worth £34 without any sides. There was nothing that bad about the food, it was all perfectly edible and pleasant. However I just think there are many many other restaurants in London that are less expensive and better value. Sorry Cloth 🙁

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  4. Barbora

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was average, but the Negronis were outstanding. Unfortunately, the staff didn’t come across as particularly friendly. Overall, it was an okay experience, though perhaps my high expectations for this restaurant led to some disappointment.

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  5. Judy

    London

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is excellent. Service is friendly. I have got a nice table. But in general the table for 2 is quite tight. It is a great place to have a cosy bites

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  6. Karen

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal- set menu was great value and the ambience was very good.

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  7. Richard

    London

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautifully cooked fish 5/5 but cold and my guest found a bone so overall 3/5Very off putting and huge embarrassment. Chips nicely seasoned but not all cooked crisp 3/5. Starters were average. Beef tartare 3/5. Cold leeks dreadful bitter and missing ingredients 1/5. Although atmosphere was really romantic and lovely 5/5 and service was good 3-4/5. Overall sadly I shall not be returning. Too many great restaurants in London for this to be considered by the Michelin guide. we ordered early at 6:15pm so kitchen not busy so no excuses. Restaurant was 3/4 full by The time we left just before 8pm.

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  8. Mark

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit, fabulous lunch, excellent staff and superb wine list.

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  9. Clara Mai

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I don’t usually find the time to write reviews, but I wanted to make sure I documented how totally lovely our experience in Cloth was on Tuesday night. The room and atmosphere was cosy and intimate, the food was comforting and delicious and the staff were incredibly welcoming. Particularly as I snuck in a three week old in a carrier in my chest. It was my partner and I’s 16 year anniversary and we wanted to celebrate but knew we’d have to bring the baby so decided to chance it. The baby was thankfully silent and sleepy for the meal and I don’t think many realised she was even there but the staff made me feel welcome and comfortable even though I know it was not ideal. I will always remember this impeccably warm service and am looking forward to coming back again sans baby very soon. Thank you.

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  10. Charles

    VIP

    Birmingham

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    2nd time here in as many weeks and I can’t wait to come back again - food is superb, wine is fun, atmosphere on point, staff ace. Go here.

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Cloth Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 204 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:30
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Cloth Restaurant

44 Cloth Fair, London, Greater London EC1A 7JQ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Cloth Fair
  • Area
    Farringdon
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Fri 12:00–22:00 Dinner Mon 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Traditional French, British, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Closest tube stations: Farringdon, Barbican. Cloth Fair is a short residential street to the east of Smithfield Meat Market in the north-western part of the city and is located in the ward of Farringdon.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tom Hurst
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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