The Dysart Petersham - Richmond

Fantastic Restaurant in former Pub opposite Petersham Gate of Richmond Park.

New menu every day, always excellentGreat ale, great wine, fantastic food.

Lovely interior, and wonderful food. A significant step up from a gastro pub. And good for lunch with the children.

My son and I stopped at this restaurant for a quick break during our long journey. Unfortunately, my 14-year-old son needed to use the restroom right away, but the front of house staff refused him entry. Despite explaining our situation and our intention to purchase drinks and food afterward, we were still denied access. We recommend going to The Rose of York instead, where the staff are much friendlier.

The food at this restaurant was of a very good standard, but the service was a bit slow when it wasn't too busy. I suspect this was due to the kitchen, as the front of house staff were attentive and informative. However, the prices ended up being rather high, starting at £65 per person for a three-course lunch and increasing to £108 per person with wine, side dishes, and other extras. While the scallops were delicious, there were only two per plate which felt a bit stingy. Overall, the food was very good, but it didn't quite reach the level of "wow Michelin standard food." It was a good experience, but not exceptional and a bit pricey. I might consider going back to The Ivy Guildford instead.