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The Dysart Petersham

London, Richmond - Modern British - Restaurant - £££

Overall Rating: Very Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Very Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Very Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

Emphatically a serious restaurant rather than a local dining pub, this ornate, double-fronted Arts and Crafts building by the gates of Richmond Park has a great deal going for it. Outside, the carefully nurtured south-facing garden is a year-round wonder to behold, but the whole place has been preserved and improved with consummate care and dedication – from the richly carved gables, high ceilings and intricate leaded windows to the imposing Victorian Gothic bar (refashioned from oaken church pews). There’s even a resident Bechstein grand piano for monthly recitals. The overall effect is striking but unfussy. In the kitchen, former Roux scholar Kenneth Culhane rises to the occasion, creating ‘beautifully plated’ contemporary food to match the impeccably turned-out surroundings. His cooking has a strong French undercurrent but also an affection for the flavours of the Far East: green chilli and kaffir lime sauce pointing up a dish of steamed cod and green turnips...

Emphatically a serious restaurant rather than a local dining pub, this ornate, double-fronted Arts and Crafts building by the gates of Richmond Park has a great deal going for it. Outside, the carefully nurtured south-facing garden is a year-round wonder to behold, but the whole place has been preserved and improved with consummate care and dedication – from the richly carved gables, high ceilings and intricate leaded windows to the imposing Victorian Gothic bar (refashioned from oaken church pews). There’s even a resident Bechstein grand piano for monthly recitals. The overall effect is striking but unfussy. In the kitchen, former Roux scholar Kenneth Culhane rises to the occasion, creating ‘beautifully plated’ contemporary food to match the impeccably turned-out surroundings. His cooking has a strong French undercurrent but also an affection for the flavours of the Far East: green chilli and kaffir lime sauce pointing up a dish of steamed cod and green turnips, for example. At the heart of things is a dedication to British produce, not just familiar names such as St Bride’s chicken (served with celery, leeks and Périgueux sauce) but also rare Shh’annu lamb – bred on one farm in Scotland and given earthy treatment with ham-braised Puy lentils. Finely crafted desserts veer towards the classics – Early Grey crème brûlée, Yorkshire rhubarb with spiced yoghurt sorbet, say. Meanwhile, ‘really friendly, professional staff’ ensure that everyone has a ‘thoroughly lovely’ time – no doubt buoyed by carefully chosen wines from the expansive metropolitan list.

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VENUE DETAILS

135 Petersham Road
Richmond
TW10 7AAGB

020 8940 8005

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OTHER INFORMATION

Private dining room, Wheelchair access, Parking, Dog friendly, Credit card required

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