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Best Restaurants in Clapton

Discover handpicked restaurants in Clapton, London, with what to order first and quick ordering tips.

Every place here is handpicked. Signal score shows how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.

6 restaurants

1
Lucky & Joy

Regional Chinese · ££ · Clapton

85Signal

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Cold Sesame Noodles

Described as 'the proverbial steel fist in the velvet glove,' these are slippery, nutty, and buttery with a building chilli heat that critics insist you 'have to order.'

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

2
P. Franco

Modern European / Natural Wine Bar · £££ · Clapton

82Signal

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Fresh Pasta

A consistent highlight across residencies, critics praise the 'good firm pasta' found in dishes like 'guinea fowl agnolotti in brodo' and 'mussel, squid and crab tagliolini' with citrus-buttery sauces.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

3
Mambow

Modern Malaysian · ££ · Clapton

77Signal

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Lor Bak

Acclaimed by critics as 'snax4eva,' these five-spice pork and prawn bean curd rolls are a crunchy, essential start to the meal.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

4
Leo's Restaurant & Bar

Italian / Sardinian · £££ · Clapton

76Signal

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Tiramisu

A beautifully constructed, weightlessly fluffy marvel of cream with the pronounced, leavening bitterness of sprinkled ground coffee, hailed as an unequivocal high point.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

5
Hai Cafe

Vietnamese · £ · Clapton

70Signal

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Yellow Curry

Described as a "hug in a bowl," this "creamy" coconut-based curry is "overflowing with every vegetable imaginable" and finished with toasted pumpkin seeds and a "jam-like" chilli sauce that adds a "fantastic spicy sweetness."

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

6
Clapton Country Club

British Sunday Roast · £££ · Clapton

68Signal

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Norfolk Gold corn fed roast chicken

Described as being 'cooked to perfection' with lemon, rosemary, and thyme infusions, it is also the most affordable roast option.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

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