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The Petersham, Covent Garden

4.1 (1673)

£41 and over

Italian

2 Floral Court, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9FB

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Healthy
Lively

An elegant refined, a la carte restaurant in the heart of Covent Garden, The Petersham is a culinary oasis in a fast-paced urban environment.
During spring and summer months, tables flow out on to Floral Court, giving diners the opportunity to eat and drink al fresco.
Respecting the Slow Food philosophy of Good, Clean and Fair, the menu offers simple, seasonal and sustainable food with a focus on quality ingredients and Italian flavours. Suppliers have been carefully selected during food buying trips, with family owned and run Haye Farm supplying poultry, eggs and organic fruit and vegetables to all Petersham Nurseries restaurants. Drawing inspiration from Boglione’s Richmond family home, Petersham House, the interiors demonstrate a charming elegance.

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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Italian, British, Organic
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Afternoon Tea Thu–Sat 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
Phone number
020 7305 7676
Website
http://www.petershamnurseries.com/dine/the-petersham
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Our Private Dining room offers a sophisticated dining experience for up to 40 guests surrounded by a beautiful and peaceful atmosphere overlooking Floral Court. Guests can hire the entire restaurant exclusively for events up to 120 guests.

Location
2 Floral Court, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9FB
Neighborhood
Covent Garden
Cross street
King's Street
Parking details
If possible, it is best to avoid driving to Covent Garden as parking is very restricted. If driving, it is essential to remember to pay the Congestion Charge. The charge can be paid online, in selected shops and petrol stations, by post, by SMS from your mobile phone or by phone on +44 (0)20 7649 9122.
Public transit
We are located between Covent Garden and Leicester Square tube stations. For assistance with planning your journey, please speak to a member of our team on 020 7305 7676
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,673 people are saying

The Petersham, Covent Garden reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.1Service
4.2Ambience
3.4Value

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1,673 Reviews

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Anthony
London20 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Lovely meal, nice setting completely ruined by terrible service. It was a valentines tasting menu so it shouldn’t have been difficult to be organised and serve in time. Table next to us arrived 30 mins after us and ended up being served ahead of us! Sadly the terrible service ruined a very expensive evening. A romantic evening spoiled
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tracy VIP
London30 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I am sorry to write a poor review when we were expecting so much from The Petersham. I know Valentine’s Day is not the day to go out for dinner anywhere… so I should have known better. They were overwhelmed. So, we were willing to wait patiently and politely for each course to arrive. I am sure, on other days, the food could be much better, but for Valentine’s Day I would say it was only fair. The biggest problem for me is that the menu advertised and sent via Email said £120 wine flight. The same menu was on the table on the night. When asked if we wanted this we said yes. What we didn’t realise was that that was just for the paired wine and that the menu was another £120. That was not written anywhere or discussed with us by the waiters. It wasn’t in the confirmation email either. I feel that we were stupid not to double check, but I also feel slightly misled by The Petersham. I notice on their other menus for other days the cost of food and paired wine prices are obvious. It just wasn’t for the Valentine’s Menu. Come on, Petersham. You can do better. £500 for two people wine and food is outrageous. Especially when the food is at best, fair. I have contacted them directly by email and eagerly awaiting a response. Tracy
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Alexander
London2 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I had high expectations for a romantic Valentine’s dinner at Petersham Nurseries, but the experience was disappointing from the moment we arrived. First, we had to ask for someone to take our jackets something that should have been offered as standard in a restaurant of this caliber. Then, after being seated, we waited over 30 minutes for our food to arrive, with no explanation or apology. The lack of attentiveness was frustrating, especially on what was supposed to be a carefully planned evening. To make matters worse, when the wine was brought to the table, the server did not ask my partner to taste it before pouring—an inexcusable oversight for any establishment that takes its service seriously. By the end of the night, I was so disappointed that I refused to pay the service charge one of the very few times I have ever done so. Given the reputation and pricing of Petersham Nurseries, this was an unacceptable experience, and I certainly won’t be returning for a special occasion again.
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Daniel
London3 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The food was amazing! The service was disappointing. They seemed unprepared for the night!
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Clifford
London1 review
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Honestly, outstanding the staff went above and beyond to help make my valentines day date special, The food is a lot more filling than you’d think it is actually the equivalent of a whole meal
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Michele VIP
London145 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautifully appointed restaurant with a peaceful ambience. Really excellent food. Wine very expensive. Waiter very attentive and friendly. We’ll be back.
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Mike VIP
London73 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Strange one. Should have been great but wasn’t. Risotto served very quickly (too quickly) as a starter. Slightly strange texture. Reheated? Dover sole drowning in butter. Potatoes greasy. Overall a bit disappointing.
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Richard VIP
San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was exactly what we were hoping for. Perfectly fresh and really delicious. The space is lovely and the lighting warm and soft. Really a pleasure. Thank you.
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Abigail
Cambridge/Cambridgeshire8 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely quiet place to meet up for lunch. Fresh, beautifully presented food - all seasonal. Slightly expensive but worth the treat!
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Sheridan
London6 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous restaurant. Beautiful interior and delicious food.
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The Petersham, Covent Garden is rated 4.1 stars by 1673 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

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2 Floral Court, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9FB

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
King's Street
Neighborhood
Covent Garden
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Afternoon Tea Thu–Sat 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Italian, British, Organic
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
If possible, it is best to avoid driving to Covent Garden as parking is very restricted. If driving, it is essential to remember to pay the Congestion Charge. The charge can be paid online, in selected shops and petrol stations, by post, by SMS from your mobile phone or by phone on +44 (0)20 7649 9122.
Public transit
We are located between Covent Garden and Leicester Square tube stations. For assistance with planning your journey, please speak to a member of our team on 020 7305 7676
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.petershamnurseries.com/dine/the-petersham
Phone number
020 7305 7676
Private party facilities
Our Private Dining room offers a sophisticated dining experience for up to 40 guests surrounded by a beautiful and peaceful atmosphere overlooking Floral Court. Guests can hire the entire restaurant exclusively for events up to 120 guests.