Clover
French Contemporary · Xingya, Taipei
Restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan
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Provenance-Driven French
Price
$$$$
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Clover is a polished Xinyi French Contemporary splurge, strongest for diners who care about pacing and wine rather than a casual catch-up. The Michelin Plate signal helps justify the booking, but the value is clearest for two-person dinners where the meal is the main event.
About Clover
In Taipei, Clover is a French Contemporary restaurant in the $$$$ price tier with smart casual dress and Michelin Plate recognition in 2024. It is best considered when the table is looking for a more deliberate, higher-spend meal rather than an easy fallback.
Clover serves lunch daily from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, dinner from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM Monday through Saturday. Sunday service is listed for lunch only. The safest planning approach is to confirm any reservation-specific questions directly before booking.
Book for a polished Taipei French Contemporary meal, not a casual catch-up
The price tier matters here. Clover sits in the splurge range, so it makes most sense for diners who specifically want French Contemporary cooking in Taipei and are comfortable with a $$$$ restaurant. The smart casual dress code also points toward a more polished meal than a casual drop-in.
First-timers should understand the trade-off. This is not the obvious pick for a group whose main priority is maximum flexibility or a low-commitment meal. It is a better fit when everyone at the table is aligned on the cuisine, the price tier, the plan for a more considered lunch or dinner. If the priority is comparing Clover with other Taipei dining options, Cha Cha Thé Cuisine and le beaujour may be useful reference points.
Use the details to choose the right booking
For someone comparing Clover with other Taipei dining rooms, the useful question is whether French Contemporary cuisine, Michelin Plate recognition, a $$$$ price tier match the occasion. Those are the strongest signals. Beyond that, specifics such as menu format, beverage options, seating style, or dietary accommodations should be checked directly with the restaurant rather than assumed.
The Michelin Plate recognition gives Clover a credible quality signal, but it does not remove the need to choose the right occasion. At this level, the booking makes sense when the table wants a more polished French Contemporary meal in Taipei and is comfortable with the spend. For a broader scan of the city before committing, use our full Taipei restaurants guide, then pair the evening with our full Taipei bars guide or our full Taipei hotels guide if the night needs a second stop.
Solo diners and groups should make the same basic calculation: Clover is most convincing when the guest specifically wants French Contemporary dining at the upper end of the price scale. Larger groups should be sure the whole table is comfortable with a smart casual, higher-spend choice before committing.
Lunch versus dinner comes down to schedule and intent. Lunch is available daily from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Dinner is listed Monday through Saturday from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM, with no Sunday dinner hours. Choose lunch when the timing is more convenient, choose dinner when a weekday or Saturday evening better fits the plan.
Planning details
- Location
- 110, Taiwan, Taipei City, Xinyi District, Songren Rd, 28號4樓
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- bellavita.com.tw/dining/cloverbellavita.php
- Phone
- +886 2 8729 2788
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Clover presents a reserved, intentional form of fine dining. Situated on the fourth floor, the room uses vertical distance from busy Songren Road to create a calm, inward-focused atmosphere that signals a transition from the city to the table. The kitchen works in the French Contemporary idiom, balancing European technique with a clear emphasis on Taiwanese provenance; that disciplinary focus gives the dining room a measured, contemplative tone rather than theatrical flourish. Michelin Plate recognition in 2024 underlines Clover’s place among Taipei’s serious French-rooted tables, and the overall experience feels quietly exacting and refined.
Best For
Clover is best approached as an evening destination for considered meals. Its placement and format make it especially suitable for date nights, special-occasion dinners and business dinners, occasions that benefit from a quieter, more private-feeling room. The Xinyi District setting — a corridor of department stores and corporate towers — also means it’s convenient for after-work or client dinners where polish and restraint matter. Given the restaurant’s emphasis on provenance and technical execution, reservations for dinner are the clearest way to experience what the kitchen is making and to allow a full, unrushed progression through the menu.
Ordering Tips
Let the kitchen’s provenance focus guide your choices and look for dishes that explicitly reference Taiwanese ingredients. The menu’s signature items—the squid carbonara and the lobster stewed in whole pumpkin—are highlighted offerings worth trying. Ask staff about the origins of standout ingredients and any preparations that showcase local producers, since the restaurant organises plates around provenance. Because Clover operates in a refined French Contemporary mode, expect composed, technique-forward dishes rather than casual plates; plan to sample one or two of the kitchen’s highlighted preparations to understand its approach to local sourcing.
Venue details
Ambiance
Fancy and spacious interior in an upmarket department store with shiny black tabletops, elegant table settings, subtle colored glassware, and a sunlit reception area.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- squid carbonara
- lobster stewed in whole pumpkin
Planning details
Location
110, Taiwan, Taipei City, Xinyi District, Songren Rd, 28號4樓 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- de nuit, French Contemporary, $$$$
- Cha Cha Thé Cuisine, French Contemporary, $$$
- A, French Contemporary, $$$$
- le beaujour, French Contemporary, $$$
- Paris 1930 de Hideki Takayama, French Contemporary, $$$$
Restaurant context
How Clover compares in Taipei's French Contemporary set
Clover sits in the same $$$$ bracket as de nuit, A, and Paris 1930 de Hideki Takayama, so do not book it expecting a value play. Choose it when the evening is built around a polished French Contemporary meal in Xinyi and wine is part of the decision. If the priority is a lower-risk spend, Cha Cha Thé Cuisine and le beaujour are the more sensible cross-shops because both sit at $$$ rather than $$$$.
For a splurge dinner, the tougher comparison is against de nuit, A, Paris 1930 de Hideki Takayama. Clover is the pick when location convenience in Xinyi and a composed French Contemporary format matter more than chasing a different room personality. If booking friction is the concern, start with the $$$ peers first, then move up to the $$$$ group when the occasion can carry the spend.
For diners who cannot secure Clover, Cha Cha Thé Cuisine is the practical fallback for a French Contemporary meal at a lower tier, while le beaujour is the other value-minded alternative in the same cuisine lane. For a like-for-like splurge, compare availability across de nuit, A, Paris 1930 de Hideki Takayama before committing, since all three compete for the same special-occasion diner.
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Compare Clover
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clover | Taipei | French Contemporary | Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262024 Michelin Plate | $$$$ |
| de nuit | Taipei | French Contemporary | Michelin Guide Taiwan 2026Star Wine Lists 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended2025 The Best Chef One Knife2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star | $$$$ |
| Cha Cha Thé Cuisine | Taipei | French Contemporary | 2024 Michelin Plate | $$$ |
| A | Taipei | French Contemporary | No published awards | $$$$ |
| le beaujour | Taipei | French Contemporary | 2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #2492024 Michelin Plate | $$$ |
| Paris 1930 de Hideki Takayama | Taipei | French Contemporary | Michelin Guide Taiwan 2026Star Wine Lists 20262026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star | $$$$ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Clover?
Start here if you want French Contemporary dining in Taipei at $$$$ with Michelin Plate recognition. Clover has smart casual dress, serves lunch daily, lists dinner service Monday through Saturday.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Clover?
A tasting-menu format is not specified. Clover is a French Contemporary restaurant in Taipei with a $$$$ price tier and Michelin Plate recognition, so check the current menu directly before booking. For other comparison points, Cha Cha Thé Cuisine or de nuit may fit depending on the day's plan.
Is Clover good for solo dining?
It can be worth considering for a solo diner who specifically wants French Contemporary cuisine in Taipei and is comfortable with a $$$$ restaurant. Seating style is not specified, so solo diners should check reservation options directly.
Is Clover worth the price?
It works if Michelin Plate recognition and French Contemporary cooking in Taipei matter to you. At $$$$, it makes the most sense as a deliberate splurge, while le beaujour or Paris 1930 de Hideki Takayama may be useful comparison points for other dining plans.
Is lunch or dinner better at Clover?
Lunch is available daily from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Dinner is listed Monday through Saturday from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM, with no Sunday dinner service. Choose based on the schedule that best fits your plan.
