Clava Restaurant

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Truly Special Meal at Clava I had the pleasure of dining at Clava in West Byfleet yesterday with my daughter, and it was honestly one of the best meals we’ve had in a long time. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by Giulio, who runs the front of house with such charm and professionalism. He made us feel completely at ease and looked after us throughout the evening with genuine care and attention. We started with two fantastic dishes—my daughter had the carpaccio, which was beautifully tender and full of flavour, and I had the kingfish ceviche, which was fresh, citrusy, and perfectly balanced. Both were light, elegant, and a great way to begin the meal. For our pasta course, I had the fettuccine with lobster—rich, buttery, and indulgent, with the lobster cooked just right. My daughter had the paccheri with broccoli, which was hearty and delicious, with a lovely bit of heat from the chilli and great texture from the crispy guanciale. Then came the mains. I had the crispy aubergine parmigiana, which was absolutely delicious—crispy on the outside, soft and full of flavour inside, with layers of tomato, basil, and cheese that came together beautifully. My daughter had the Barracks Farm lamb, which was perfectly cooked and full of flavour, with a pistachio crust and sides that really elevated the dish. Every dish was clearly made with care and creativity, and you could really taste the quality of the ingredients. Chef Valentino is clearly passionate about what he does, and it shows in every plate that comes out of the kitchen. It was such a lovely evening, made even more special by the warm and welcoming team. We’ll definitely be back—and I’ll be recommending Clava to everyone I know!