The Petersham (Richmond Upon Thames)

• Petersham Hotel is almost intimidating as you approach
• The gardens are well manicured and it's location allows for seamless views across Petersham Meadows and river Thames
• It took almost 20 minutes before we got our beverages by this time it was past our dinner booking
• Things perked up when we were moved to the dining area
• You could mix options with their summer menu which gave more rounded options
• There were a few inconsistencies between the menu and what was plated but in all fairness they did warn on their website that dishes may be changed at short notice
• The tongue was served with roasted pepper
• The other starter was Brochette Salmon with smoked haddock
• Tender fish with a wicked smoky charcoal burn on the outside of the Salmon
• The tongue was delicate and both starters I felt were very well executed and tasty
• The presentation of the salmon was not as delicate but I do like how the seaweed adds to the dish
• The facilities in the hotel are of very high standard
• The mushrooms with deep intense earthy flavour
• The other mains from the menu were seared scallops
• Scallops were replaced with Fish and Octopus
• The octopus was served lovely and soft with crushed potato in a devilishly buttery sauce
• A rich Chocolate Mousse with cherry in alcohol
• The buttermilk Panna Cotta with Blackberry compote
• Even then it is still a hefty amount
• Featuring a restaurant with light pouring in and an atmosphere quite unlike anything you&rsquo
• This restaurant setting was beyond beautiful
• The menu was great but unfortunately 2 out of the 6 mains (mullet and rabbit) were sold out before we arrived at 2
• The waitors felt nervous and were not attentive as they could have been we had to wait for quite a long time each time we wanted to order more wine/ food
• As Hilary lives near Richmond it was the perfect place for a gossip and delicious lunch
• My lasagne was exceptionally good
• I took my Mum and sister on our way out of London for the Easter weekend and it was a complete success
• Comes complete with thick cut salmon sandwiches
• At the view of the Thames which inspired Turner to paint the meadows is always a joy
• Despite the chill in the air the sun had been shining all day and was now slowly fading towards a beautiful sunset

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