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    Wilderness Kitchen, Restaurant in London
    Restaurant

    Wilderness Kitchen

    St Luke's, London

    Restaurant in London, United Kingdom

    The Read

    Price

    $30–50per person

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    Wilderness Kitchen is a practical Clerkenwell choice when timing and location matter more than a destination meal. Use it for a casual solo stop, daytime meal, or convenience-led takeout plan; for a more defined dining brief nearby, compare Luca, Breddos, Kennedy's of Goswell Road, Drip London, and L'angolo first.

    About Wilderness Kitchen

    Should you plan around Wilderness Kitchen in London? It is a London venue with daily 7 AM–10 PM hours and a smart-casual dress code.

    Use it for convenience, not a researched splurge

    The right expectation is simple: choose Wilderness Kitchen when timing and flexibility are the reason for picking the venue. It is better treated as a practical stop than as a special-occasion restaurant or a culinary deep dive. For comparison while planning in London, Luca, Breddos, Kennedy's of Goswell Road, Drip London, and L'angolo are useful names to cross-check depending on the kind of outing you want.

    Treat Wilderness Kitchen as a practical option rather than a venue to plan around a specific dish, format, or service style.

    Better timing: flexible plans within the daily hours

    Wilderness Kitchen is open every day from 7 AM to 10 PM. That makes it easier to fit into a London day when timing matters. Explorers building a wider London list should use the London restaurants guide, then cross-check hotels, bars, wineries, and experiences via the London hotels guide, the London bars guide, the London wineries guide, and the London experiences guide.

    The takeVibe and best for
    Venue detailsLocal Sourcing
    Know before you goBefore you book
    Also considerAlternatives
    Restaurant contextLondon, United Kingdom

    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: 7 AM–10 PM · Tuesday: 7 AM–10 PM
    Location
    2 Clerkenwell Rd, London EC1M 5PQ, United Kingdom
    Reservations
    Book on OpenTable
    Website
    opentable.com/restaurant/profile/380970
    Phone
    +442046037676
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    Wilderness Kitchen sits squarely in Clerkenwell's serious-but-not-stuffy dining lane: rooms that favor industrial warmth over period grandeur and a kitchen that signals a produce-led, landscape-conscious approach. Foraged and seasonal impulses are implicit in the name 'Wilderness,' but stop short of declaring a fully archaeological tasting manifesto, so the mood reads measured and considered rather than performative. Expect an interior that feels purposeful and quietly refined: not white-tablecloth formal, but cultivated, purposeful and designed for diners who come to pay attention to ingredients and technique.

    Best For

    This is a spot that works well for a range of grown-up dining occasions: weekend brunches, deliberate date nights and relaxed but serious casual hangouts all fit the house profile. The restaurant's placement in Clerkenwell and its articulation as an alternative to trophy dining make it suitable for after-work meals or more formal business dinners that don't require full white-tablecloth formality. Parties looking for a lively late-night scene or loud group celebrations should temper expectations; the place leans toward attentive, menu-focused service and a considered dining experience.

    Ordering Tips

    Menus here tilt toward seasonal, landscape-aware cooking, so let the server point you to what’s been foraged or is at peak right now. From the provided highlights, the Mediterranean Mezze Platter is a natural shareable starter and the Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops read as a signature main that showcases the kitchen’s technique. The Signature Pie is another house calling card: together these give a sense of the kitchen’s balance of rustic ingredients and refined execution. Prioritise vegetable and market-driven plates when available to get the clearest sense of the restaurant’s intent.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Contemporary and informal ground-floor setting with an inviting, warm atmosphere.

    Tags

    Vibe

    CozyModernTrendy

    Best For

    BrunchCasual HangoutDate Night

    Experience

    Hotel Restaurant

    Sourcing

    Local Sourcing

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Medium
    Kitchen
    Seasonal
    Menu Format
    A la carte, Small plates
    Dietary
    Vegetarian friendly

    Signature Dishes

    • Mediterranean Mezze Platter
    • Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops
    • Signature Pie
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    2 Clerkenwell Rd, London EC1M 5PQ, United Kingdom

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    7 AM–10 PM
    Tuesday
    7 AM–10 PM
    Wednesday
    7 AM–10 PM
    Thursday
    7 AM–10 PM
    Friday
    7 AM–10 PM
    Saturday
    7 AM–10 PM
    Sunday
    7 AM–10 PM

    Location

    2 Clerkenwell Rd, London EC1M 5PQ, United Kingdom · Directions

    +442046037676

    opentable.com/restaurant/profile/380970

    Book on OpenTable

    Also consider

    Where to go if this does not fit

    If the brief is a more polished dinner, choose Luca over Wilderness Kitchen. If the brief is casual and group-friendly, check Breddos or Kennedy's of Goswell Road first.

    Restaurant context

    How Wilderness Kitchen compares in Clerkenwell

    Choose Wilderness Kitchen when convenience is the priority: central Clerkenwell, long daily opening hours, and an easy fit for a low-pressure meal. Luca is the clearer pick for a planned Italian dinner and a higher-spend £££ experience, while Breddos is the better cross-shop if the group wants a casual restaurant with a more defined food identity.

    Kennedy's of Goswell Road reads as the safer alternative for diners who want a familiar, no-drama local meal. Drip London and L'angolo are worth checking when ambience or a specific nearby location matters more than a researched menu. For value, Wilderness Kitchen only makes sense if it saves time; for occasion dining, Luca has the stronger case.

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    Compare Wilderness Kitchen

    Wilderness Kitchen London and similar venues
    VenueLocationCuisinePriceAwards
    Wilderness KitchenLondonNo published awards
    BreddosLondonNo published awards
    Kennedy's of Goswell RoadLondonNo published awards
    Drip LondonLondonNo published awards
    L'angoloLondon
    Michelin Guide Kyoto Osaka 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate
    LucaLondonItalian£££
    2026 National Restaurant Awards Top 100 · #97Star Wine Lists 2026Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262026 Michelin Plate2026 Falstaff Restaurant Guide2025 National Restaurant Awards Top 100 · #95The Good Food Guide 20252025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star

    How Wilderness Kitchen London compares with similar nearby venues.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Wilderness Kitchen good for solo dining?

    It may be worth considering for a low-commitment London stop if the timing works for you. The daily 7 AM–10 PM hours make it easier to fit around a flexible schedule.

    What are alternatives to Wilderness Kitchen in London?

    Breddos, Luca, Kennedy's of Goswell Road, Drip London, and L'angolo are useful comparison points. Wilderness Kitchen makes most sense when its hours fit your plan.

    Is Wilderness Kitchen good for a special occasion?

    Only if the occasion is low-key and you have confirmed the current details directly. Treat Wilderness Kitchen as a practical option rather than a formal special-occasion restaurant.