A restaurant in an opulently plant-filled conservatory: it might sound a little fanciful if you didn’t already know there’s an endless amount of novelty in this glorious city. Richmond’s Petersham House opened as a furniture shop with a chintzy tearoom in 2004, before the culinary venture expanded into a Michelin Green-starred restaurant (don’t worry, chintz lovers: there’s still a tearoom too). The aesthetics might be extremely Instagram-friendly, but the emphasis here on quality and sustainability: from the duck and spiced pumpkin to the braised fennel and crispy quinoa, it’s all about powerfully simple flavours that speak for themselves. Don't be fooled by the mismatched tables and chairs: everything in this shabby chic establishment is beautifully thought-out. After a couple of hours, you’ll be as well-fed and watered as the foliage.
Slow it down
Petersham Nurseries are self-described ‘pioneers in the slow food movement’, given that they have their own farm, Haye Farm Devon, which supplies their kitchen. So, kick back with another drink – if they’re not in a rush, why should you be?
Time Out tip
The venture’s shop remains next-door, offering furniture, ornaments, plants and other knick-knacks that will bring a bit of that Petersham calm in your own gaff.
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