I decided to book this place for my colleagues for a Christmas dinner together and given the fact I’m the only North Londoner, I thought a venture south of the river was in order (first time to Clapham in my 4.5 years of living in London). Although it felt like a trek, it wasn’t that bad, even on one of our darker, rainier, busier December nights in London.
Trinity is one of those restaurants that deserve to be written about. The food, service and ambiance are all exceptional; they really try hard to please and it shows.
It’s a small restaurant in Clapham Old Town that hasn’t been open that long and what I like most about it is they do a tasting menu paired with wine; my favourite and something I always choose if offered. You can’t go wrong as they are the experts on their best dishes and know exactly what wine will compliment the foods. And this was the case when we were there.
We sat in front of the kitchen so could occasionally look up and over to see what was going on which was a lot of fast movements and the cooks rapidly and thoughtfully prepared the dishes that would delight the diners. The rest of the restaurant is cosy, but comfortable with large windows and open plan.
We started with the pumpkin soup with a poached quail egg and chanterelles paired with a Spanish white Toro. Delicious. Next was the smoked ham hock, chicken and fois gras balltone paired with another Spanish Toro. Superb. Then they served razor clams with a garlic and lime crust, paired with a Muscadet. Mouth watering. Lastly we had beef short ribs paired with a robust Italian wine from Campania. Delectable. Dessert and cheese closed off the several hour meal. Need I say more?
The cost isn’t bad either. The tasting menu w/ out wine was only £35 and with wine £60. It’s well worth doing the wine pairing.
Next time I venture South, I plan to go.