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Summary
Launched in 2015 after a stellar career (Claridge’s, Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons, many a high-end Canadian hotel), Lee (& FOH wife Liz) Parsons’ small indie is a real local “favourite” that inspires many comments in our annual diners’ poll (booking is thus essential) focussing on “exquisite fresh ingredients whose combinations tantalise the tastebuds”. The “great-value set lunch” merits investigation, and “fish is the outstanding choice” as always.
Summary
“Delightful, fresh and delicious food served by friendly staff” make this “great local restaurant” an “exceptional find”. Chef Lee and foh Liz Parsons met working at Claridge’s and had a successful career in Vancouver before returning to open under their own name in 2015. “The fish is especially good, with delicate seasoning”, and there’s a “great-value set lunch”.
Summary
“This really is a little gem” – Lee & Liz Parsons's “dependably good” and “well-priced” restaurant continues to win nothing but praise for its “beautiful freshly cooked food and great daily specials”, and “service is exceptional” too. “Our go-to place when in the area.”
Summary
“Deservedly popular, local chef-run place in the middle of town” – a simply but effectively decorated operation run by Lee & Liz Parsons, which won very consistently high ratings all-round last year for its “thoughtful but relaxed service” and “wonderful” cooking that “makes brilliant use of local produce” to create “fantastic flavours”: “the bread alone tells you the place knows its stuff!” A meal comes “at a realistic price” too.
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2 & 8 Castle Mews, Tarrant Street, Arundel, BN18 9DG
Restaurant details
The Parsons Table Restaurant Diner Reviews
"A charming location with equally charming owners and staff. The covered terrace (where dogs are allowed) is more spacious and comfortable than appears in the pictures. The fish was uber-fresh and expertly cooked. Starters and puddings were also delicious. The wine list is not overly lengthy, but is varied and interesting, with a plentiful selection of decent wines by the glass. The set price for 2 or 3 courses is great value. Just a very pleasant lunch, all round, leaving you with a feeling of money well spent (which is unusual, these days). (If you are driving, allow 15 minutes to find a parking place.)"
"This was our first experience of The Parson Table for dinner and the warm, cosy atmosphere of the restaurant made for a lovely relaxed atmosphere, aided by the expert and gracious staff. All our food was spectacularly enjoyable, original and delectable without being fussy. My special of Cod with mussel and spring onion risotto deserves its own mention, as I think it was the best risotto I have ever had in a restaurant, here or abroad. My partner's roast cauliflower was just as interesting and tasty. We will be back, soon and regularly."
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £32.00 | £37.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Pudding |
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| £12.50 | £30.30 | £9.50 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
2 & 8 Castle Mews, Tarrant Street, Arundel, BN18 9DG
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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