
Clifford’s restaurant
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About Clifford’s restaurant
Down a flight of stairs from 140 Fetter Lane, Clifford's restaurant is an Italian pizza restaurant set in a basement room, so the street entrance can look closed even when the kitchen is running. Pizzas anchor the eleven-dish menu, with the Margherita, Pizza Carbonara and Pizza Diavola among the versions offered, alongside a Hispi Cabbage and Garlic butter plate. Starters run to arancini, olives and meatballs made with a pork and beef mix. A cocktail list runs alongside the food, though the menu lists no alcohol-free beer or cocktails. Tables can be booked and walk-ins are seated too, and the room handles lunch, dinner, family gatherings and casual or business meetings. It opens Monday to Friday and closes at weekends.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
11 dishes · mains £4–18- Pizza Margherita£13.50
- Pizza Prosciutto£17.50
- Pizza with Mushrooms£14.50
- Pizza Carbonara£15.50
- Pizza Diavola£16.50
- Hispi Cabbage & Garlic butter£5.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pizza (margherita, mushroom, carbonara), basement location looks closed, arancini and meatball starters and nutella donuts.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pizza (margherita, mushroom, carbonara), basement location looks closed, arancini and meatball starters and nutella donuts.
Customer Review Summary
Pizza is the draw most reviewers return to, and they name it specifically: a margherita described as perfectly crisp and exactly as requested, a carbonara pizza called very delicious, plus mushroom and buffalo versions and one generously sized slice praised for satisfying flavour. Close behind are the starters, with the arancini singled out as exceptional and a meatball appetizer described as perfectly cooked and spiced. Others mention burrata, chicken milanese, a double baked chocolate tart, pumpkin soup and olives, and one party was sent warm Nutella donuts on the house, remembered for their cinnamon and orange zest aroma. Several describe the basement room as cosy and quiet enough to talk, and more than one notes the street entrance looks closed. One reviewer offers a genuinely mixed account: friendly but clearly understaffed and very slow service needing repeated attempts to flag someone down, a noisy bar-like room, no alcohol free beer or cocktails, and tired interiors and bathrooms. One suggests reserving, though walking in worked for them.
Customer Review Summary
Pizza is the draw most reviewers return to, and they name it specifically: a margherita described as perfectly crisp and exactly as requested, a carbonara pizza called very delicious, plus mushroom and buffalo versions and one generously sized slice praised for satisfying flavour. Close behind are the starters, with the arancini singled out as exceptional and a meatball appetizer described as perfectly cooked and spiced. Others mention burrata, chicken milanese, a double baked chocolate tart, pumpkin soup and olives, and one party was sent warm Nutella donuts on the house, remembered for their cinnamon and orange zest aroma. Several describe the basement room as cosy and quiet enough to talk, and more than one notes the street entrance looks closed. One reviewer offers a genuinely mixed account: friendly but clearly understaffed and very slow service needing repeated attempts to flag someone down, a noisy bar-like room, no alcohol free beer or cocktails, and tired interiors and bathrooms. One suggests reserving, though walking in worked for them.
Featured reviews
- Zhala Karimova
“The starters and olives were absolutely delicious . The pizza was generously sized with a good, satisfying flavour.”
- scott gibson
“Go if you can! Brilliant food and service!!”
- El
“I was slightly disappointed having read all the great reviews about Clifford's, as our experience was mixed. Whilst the service was friendly, they were clearly understaffed and it was incredibly slow - we had to try and get their attention several times. The restaurant feels more like a bar and was very noisy with a few groups drinking. The food was quick once ordered and was fine - decent pizzas. No alcohol free beer or cocktails on the menu. The interiors are a little tired and need an uplift, especially the bathrooms... all in all, perhaps I am being harsh but we probably wouldn't go back.”
- Peter Ross
“We can’t recommend this restaurant enough! We loved it so much that we went back the following night. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, the cocktails are top-notch, and the pizza is is the best we've had in London. Our margherita pizza came out perfectly crisp, exactly how we asked for it. The staff were warm, friendly, and made us feel right at home.”
- Sheila Franzen
“We enjoyed the meatball appetizer and two main entrees! Everything was perfectly cooked, perfectly spiced and simply delicious. Another of our best food experiences visiting London.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
“Cosy, upscale restaurant offering pizzas, grilled meat dishes & salads, plus cocktails.”
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Accepts reservations
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
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- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves late-night food
- Serves spirits
- Serves dessert
- Offerings· 6
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Dining options· 3
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has table service
- Highlights· 1
- Has great wine list
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 1
- Good for groups
Location
Pizza near Clifford’s restaurant
- Pizza Union Holborn4.72,1020.6 mi
thin crispy base, fast service, affordable prices
- Ecco Pizza4.51,0360.6 mi£1–10
pizza, garlic mayo, reasonable prices for london
- 1.1 mi
neapolitan dough, tomato sauce, tiramisu
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifford’s restaurant | 4.7207 | — | £20–50 | pizza (margherita, mushroom, carbonara), basement location looks closed, arancini and meatball starters |
| Pizza Union Holborn | 4.72,102 | 0.6 mi | — | thin crispy base, fast service, affordable prices |
| Ecco Pizza | 4.51,036 | 0.6 mi | £1–10 | pizza, garlic mayo, reasonable prices for london |
| Napoli on the Road • Soho | 4.5591 | 1.1 mi | — | neapolitan dough, tomato sauce, tiramisu |
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