Soif

Bistro · Battersea

Soif

Bistro · Battersea

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27 Battersea Rise, London SW11 1HG, United Kingdom

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Highlights

Nestled in a rustic-chic ambiance, this cozy French bistro serves modern dishes that shine alongside an impressive selection of biodynamic wines.  

Featured in The Infatuation
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27 Battersea Rise, London SW11 1HG, United Kingdom Get directions

soif.co
@soif_sw11

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27 Battersea Rise, London SW11 1HG, United Kingdom Get directions

+44 20 7228 6063
soif.co
@soif_sw11

$$

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"Soif is an absolute delight. It’s one of those great little places where you clock the blackboards and stools, eye up the other guests’ white wine mussels, and instantly know that this is somewhere you’ll be heading back to. Back with a date, back with enough friends to enable an order of the whole, gloriously juicy rotisserie chicken, and back to sample the roquefort because you’ve already filled up on pork and pistachio terrine, and enough garlic to keep Smint in business for the next decade. It’s packed full of locals on their weekly date night, and three generations making their way through three bottles of Beaujolais. " - heidi lauth beasley, rianne shlebak, jake missing, daisy meager, sinead cranna

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"Soif is an absolute delight. It’s one of those great little places where you clock the blackboards and old-school stools, eye up the other guests’ white wine mussels, and instantly know that this is somewhere you’ll be heading back to you. Back with a date. Back with friends to share the juicy rotisserie chicken. And back to eat enough garlic to keep Smint in business for the next decade. It’s a cosy but buzzing space in Clapham, that’s packed full of locals on date night, and three generations making their way through three bottles of beaujolais." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, daisy meager, sinead cranna

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@michelinguide

"A busy neighbourhood bistro-cum-wine-shop with friendly staff and a great atmosphere. The satisfying French food is packed with flavour, with the rotisserie chicken to share a firm favourite. The thoughtfully compiled wine list includes plenty of natural wines from artisan winemakers." - Michelin Inspector

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"Soif is an absolute delight. It’s one of those great little places where you clock the blackboards and old-school stools, eye up the other guests’ white wine mussels, and instantly know that this is somewhere you’ll be heading back to you. Back with a date, back with enough friends to enable an order of the whole, gloriously juicy rotisserie chicken, and back to sample the roquefort because you’ve already filled up on pork and pistachio terrine, and enough garlic to keep Smint in business for the next decade. It’s a cosy but buzzing space that’s packed full of locals on their weekly date night, and three generations making their way through three bottles of beaujolais. It feels like home, with the added bonus of exceptional French cheese and a wine list that will make all fans of the natural stuff very happy." - Heidi Lauth Beasley

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Soif for small French-inspired plates and natural wines.

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Rhoda Rivera

Google
This French bistrot was such a tasty find! Great food, service and atmosphere. Everything our table ordered was delicious, with highlights being the pumpkin starter and the bavette for me. Richard, who looked after us was a delight! Definitely recommend it and will be back!

Sonia T.

Google
Small cute restaurant with an original and delicious menu. Prices have gone up, and it makes for an expensive lunch place... Staff is attentive and very nice.

KonstantinLifanov

Google
the best impressions, hard to describe. Simply everything, but the combination of wine and food is beyond praise! Canteberian anchovies in first place, Iberico tomatoes and oysters for starters. Grilled chicken for three with a mind-blowing sauce for the main will leave no doubt about the quality. Wine in the photo, try it yourself! And we were very pleased! We will come many more times and recommend it to you!

Serena Kohar

Google
Celebrated our first wedding anniversary at Soif and trusted the reviews when we booked because we’ve never been before. It did NOT disappoint!! We went on Monday and that’s when they have their Chicken Mondays (and wine bottles at takeaway prices) so ofc we had the 1/2 chicken, fries and bitter leaves. Also ordered the fried artichoke with goat’s curd and cavolo Nero baro (tasted like risotto) - everything was sooo good 🤍 well seasoned, great textures and great flavours. Chicken was succulent and honestly couldn’t have asked for more. We also got the apple tart and it was probably the best tart I’ve ever had! Service was also friendly and the manager helped us pick our wine with such patience and care. Will definitely be coming back in the near future. For a Monday night it was also buzzing so you can tell it’s a neighbourhood fav. Thank you Soif for such a wonderful evening - never change ☺️

Fabien Hure

Google
Soif is a very nice French restaurant providing strong tasting food using great quality ingredients and a blend of innovative & traditional cooking. The atmosphere is lovely with a great staff. Wine selection is nice and diverse.

georgina nimmo

Google
We went for their set lunch menu, three courses and a glass of wine for £25pp. It blew us away! Incredible value for money given the portions were healthy and every course was rich and flavourful! We often walk past and now feel its a bit of a hidden gem, will certainly come back - the chilled red wines are enough reason to alone!

Laura Reeves

Google
Was meaning to come here for ages and wasn’t disappointed. Staff were lovely and knowledgeable and food was delicious. Tried some interesting wines, including two lovely orange wines. The soda bread was a highlight for me. Also enjoyed: salad, anchovies, salami Wasn’t wowed by the beef tartare.

Aung Myat

Google
Delightfully unpretentious authentically French bistro with a predisposition for biodiverse wines. Front of house were so friendly. Judging by the way the maitre d’ greeted some guests you could tell there were some frequent flyers attending the joint. Always a good sign. So to the food. Pommes frites were mountainous. Crunchy fluffy potatoes sprinkled with premium flaky sea salt. Perfection. Star of the show was the rotisserie chicken to share. Heavens above this chicken was a thing of wonder and immediately took me back to a street market in Lyon. I’ve not tasted such good leg meat. So tender and full of flavour. And the jus? Like liquid umami. Had a glass of a full bodied red from Piedmont. Imbibed with glee. This place cooks simple classic fair but with love and expertise. I can guarantee I will visit again!!

Kate P.

Yelp
This is the right place if you're looking for a nice French restaurant with high quality foods. Their menu was really good and I have always had a great time here. I also like the vibe here, very relaxing and comfortable. The staff was super friendly and welcoming as well. It is a bit expensive but overall highly recommended! I'd suggest to make a reservation before you go.

Duncan W.

Yelp
Loved it, just loved it. Soif is the new restaurant from those who have brought us Terrorir and Brawn. While I love both of these restaurants, arguably Soif hits new heights. The space is divided into a small bar area (think 8 seats) for walk in customers and a larger area for the restaurant, seated bistro style, which is served by an open kitchen and a friendly and slick front of house team which know the menu and wine list well. We ordered the Charcuterie plate and a Cote de Beouf to share. Neither disappointed. The charcuterie plate combined salami with lovely hints of fennel and black pepper, a moist terrine and rillettes which struck just the right balance between porky goodness and creamy unctuousness. The Cote de Beouf was a great bit of meat, tender, flavoursome and served medium rare alongside a well balanced Bearnaise sauce and fried potatoes. It was close to food perfection. To finish, we enjoyed a hot chocolate pudding (dense, rich and dark) and a Pannacotta with mango and passion fruit which was lighter but well balanced with precise levels of vanilla (from the Pannacotta) and sweetness from the fruit. Along the way, we enjoyed exploring the wine list which has an interesting selection of well priced wine, largely in the £20-£40 bracket. Although the best choices is arguably on the main list, there is a good choice by the glass and also a selection of 'bin ends' off the main list. I think the thing that we liked best was the ambiance of the place. While we found Terroir and Brawn slightly austere, Soif was buzzing with energy, whether from the staff or from neighbouring tables. The positive vibe reflects the food on diners' plates and the wine in their glasses. This combination is sure to prove popular with Clapham residents and those from further afield for some time to come.

Laura C.

Yelp
Relaxed, sophisticated space just a few minutes' walk from the hustle of Clapham Junction. Older crowd who obviously appreciate their wine. I need to return and try the cheese board. Not cheap but it's fine wine after all. Recommended for a quiet evening of first-class sipping.

Lisa C.

Yelp
This restaurant had been lingering on my list for a while, as it's a sister restaurant of Terroirs, one of my favorite wine bars in central London. But since I live quite a long way from Clapham Junction, it was only when I had other plans in the area that I was able to seize the opportunity to pay them a visit. It's also just across the street from Humble Grape, another well known Battersea stalwart. The high street is actually very well developed and reminds me of that of Hampstead, with lots of nice restaurants and wine bars, but much more limited if you are looking for somewhere to go out. Some of the dishes looked familiar from Terroirs, like the pork and pistachio terrine, but there were also many new ones. We ordered a few of the small plates, including the asparagus and brown crab mayonnaise, some grilled shrimp, and a simple pasta dish, and then shared the sea bream main. None of the food was wow-worthy, but they were all very good. We also had some orange wine, which I first discovered at Terroirs, and that was good to enjoy again. The vibe of the restaurant was relaxed and most people there seemed to be on dates. It's a good spot, but not necessarily worth the trek if you do not live in the area.

Hannah M.

Yelp
Soif seems to be little known as an option for weekend brunch, available Saturday and Sunday from 11.00am (considering that it's certainly popular for lunch and dinner), as it's never been that busy when I've been in there. It's not an extensive menu and there's only a handful of choices for brunch, but it's definitely quality over quantity. The menu changes regularly and always seems to include just what you fancy that day. Whether it's a bacon sandwich or pancakes with seasonal figs and crème fraîche (delicious), it's well-executed and beautifully presented. Service is friendly and it's a nice relaxed environment, so plenty of scope for lingering over the weekend papers while you eat too.

Simon W.

Yelp
Gorgeous. I thought I'd get the word in early, as it's the one that's front of mind regarding Soif. First, the food -the menu is an interesting confection of small plates and starters there are some things which can double up as mains, but you could quite happily order a selection of bits and pieces. Notable high points included a (nearly) beef tartare the silky meat, anchovies, capers and rosemary doing brillinatly without the traditional raw egg and quail with harrissa and yoghurt, chubby little birds spatchcocked and succulent. For the less meat obsessed, there are a good range of salads and fish, hake and skate both being on the menu at our visit. Small plates are in the £6-8 range, mains £16 and up. Desserts included a beautiful raspberry mousse, and a dark chocolate mousse with hazelnut sable. A bit of both was actually a winning combination. Staff, my other obsession, were friendly, attentive, and helpful, and, it seems, almost entirely French, or at least Francophone. Bread and water kept coming without prompting, and they were right on the case when my wife mentioned, some time after her order, what she was allergic to. But, it has to be said, no review of Semotely complete without a discussion of the winelist. It's big, and it's a little bit more sophisticated than most. You may do well to take direction from the sommelier, as there's plenty that won't often find in this country, for example some excellent white Vin de Savoie. Although wine is available by the glass, and there are some moderately priced bottles ( starting around the £20 mark), it would also be possible to spend quite a lot ( north of £60) . Which, actually , fits the concept of the place perfectly a convivial , wine-and-food establishment. I think the final seal of approval most come by noting the number of French speaking customers. Je reviens, j'espere. Or words to that effect.

Oliver A.

Yelp
This place is ok, but nothing special. It is not a patch on the excellent Terroirs. I was struggling to choose between 2 and 3 stars and in the end plumped for 2 (though it is probably a 2.5, that is 5 out of 10). It is like the owners have taken the excellent Terroirs wine bar and tried to make it more Clapham. It is really pretentious, that is for sure. Part of this is down to the clientelle and the Clapham-oise, but the place has made some choices that have lost the charm of Terroirs and turned it into another South West London, overpriced yet average pretentious eatery. The service was not particularly good and the food was not brilliant. We spent an age waiting to get food and drinks and the waiters just did not seem too bothered. There was not much choice and I was a bit disappointed. The smaller tapas style dishes that you see at Terroir do not exist. I had some chicken livers whch were excellent, but my girlfriend really struggled to order (through lack of choice). I also had another ofal dish (kidneys) which was really tasty. However it missed delious stuff like bavette and other meat dishes. We had a charcutery dish that was a bit disappointing too. I did not like the ambience and was not that impressed by the food. I will not go back. Le Bouchon (Boredeaulais) just a few doors up is a much better French resto.

Clapham F.

Yelp
I'm not entirely sure how this place has got so many decent reviews. I went for dinner with 2 friends, on a Saturday night for food and we left pretty under whelmed. The food was ok but nothing mind blowing. The signature dish of black pudding and squid tasted great but there wasn't much of it. Considering my friend who ordered it was a 20 stone rugby player I would have expected some sort of warning that it wasn't that substantial. For myself I ordered kidneys, these were extremely bland not to mention overcooked and were a real, real disappointment. In terms of wine our first bottle of red was fizzy, and only after flagging it with the waiter did we get an explanation that it needed decanting. Again, some warning or initiative would have been nice. For dessert we all plumbed for the chocolate pudding and that was pretty poor. It was dry and really not what was expected. When you tuck into a dessert and think that a Heinz boil in the pot dessert would be better then there is potentially an issue methinks. So, all in all not the best. But the fact this place seems to have globally good reviews leaves me a bit perplexed. Maybe we just rocked up on a bad night?

Qype User (RobinC…)

Yelp
Yes, yes and thrice yes. Really great food and wines helpful and attentive staff. Do visit. Have been twice with 2 close family members both of whom are serious food lovers and will go again. Highlights: Lardo (as good as in Milan and Parma), Onglet (as good as in France).