Harden's survey result
Summary
The “stunning dining room with spectacular views, high above the Thames” at this grand mid-Victorian hotel in Richmond “retains a fine atmosphere”, and it serves “delicious cakes” at afternoon tea. “Many chefs have been through the kitchen here” and where more serious culinary occasions are concerned, verdicts are split: fans say it is “currently undergoing a renaissance”, but others feel (as they have for years) that “the food is only average and the service likewise”.
Summary
“Excellent views over the meadows and Thames” make this dining room of a grand Richmond hotel (built in 1865) “a lovely place for a romantic dinner”. Sunday lunch and afternoon tea are also popular choices. It’s “a bit of a time-capsule”, though, and even if prices have moved with the times, standards generally can be reminiscent of a former, less demanding, era.
Summary
Stunning views across Petersham Meadows to the Thames are the highlight of any meal in the dining room of this rather stately Richmond hotel, built in 1865. The cooking is generally competent, if some would say “overpriced”, but has its fans: “we love it for family get-togethers”, while “afternoon tea here is perfect for catching up with friends”.
Summary
“Brilliant views over the Thames at the window tables”, from a “unique” vantagepoint overlooking Petersham Meadows, add to the “tranquil” atmosphere at this impressive-looking hotel (built in 1865 by the same architect as Portland Place’s Langham Hotel). On most accounts, “decent” cooking creates “a real experience” (if in a rather old-fashioned mould), but there’s also the odd report of “perfunctory” standards. Top Tip – “a fantastic location for a relaxed afternoon tea”.
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Have you eaten at The Petersham Restaurant?
Nightingale Lane, Richmond, TW10 6UZ
Restaurant details
The Petersham Restaurant Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Excellent meal. Smoked salmon carved at the table and beef perfectly cooked as rare. For me restaurant is back to its best."
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Dinner | £55.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £13.00 | £23.00 | £6.00 | £12.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.50 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 13.50% |
Nightingale Lane, Richmond, TW10 6UZ
Opening hours
| Monday | 7 am‑6 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am‑6 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am‑6 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am‑6 pm |
| Friday | 7 am‑6 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am‑6 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am‑6 pm |
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