Petersham Nurseries Teahouse | Richmond
Organic restaurant · Petersham ·
Glasshouse cafe with seasonal Italian dishes and edible flowers
Glasshouse cafe with seasonal Italian dishes and edible flowers
"As you sit in the greenhouse with sand at your feet, surrounded by fresh flowers which even in the winter months perfume the air, it feels as though all is right with the world. A unique spot within the capital's dining scene, this restaurant forms part of the wider Petersham Nurseries complex, where you can buy plants and homeware to spruce up your abode. The cooking is informed by their own fresh produce – try a seasonal vegetable medley to make the most of it – and has a clear Italian accent, from crudo to tortellini." - Michelin Inspector
"Aw, so nice, we can hear the jolly noise of sleigh bells in the distance. Or it might just be our overdrafts screaming. Either way, Petersham Nurseries is kicking off the magical festive period of mince pies, mulled wine, and buying everyone you know an Anthropologie candle, with their wreath making workshops. Wholesome, we know. For the more traditionally festive, they have dates throughout December but there are two workshops on the 29th November at their original Richmond garden centre. FYI you should absolutely follow up your crafty fun with a meal at their excellent restaurant." - heidi lauth beasley
"Petersham Nurseries is your friend that actually refused to go on a sesh every single night of the week and saved money for - gasp - a deposit. Petersham Nurseries is that eye-wateringly expensive set of wine glasses you bought that shine like the top of The Shard on a beautiful, cloudless day. Petersham Nurseries is buying Bombay Sapphire instead of Gordon’s, and when we say Gordon’s, we do, in fact, mean Asda’s-own. What we’re saying is, Petersham Nurseries is adult paradise. A sophisticated Italian restaurant set inside a private garden in Richmond, you can come here and eat glorious things like Dover Sole straight off the bone and chicken smothered with wild garlic butter and dandelions, whilst being surrounded by beautiful plants. Then you can go and buy plants - god we love buying plants - from their nursery. See, undeniable, charming, grown-up heaven." - heidi lauth beasley
"If you’re in the market for a £430 hand-painted tablecloth or a £250 swirl finish carafe that was handmade in Venice, then you’re in luck, because that’s exactly what you’ll find on Petersham Nurseries’ online shop. Don’t worry though, if you’re looking for something in the slightly less oligarch price range they’re also selling batches of their long candles for £25 and sets of engraved oval champagne glasses for around the £50 mark. Personally, we’ve got our eye on their tall brass candlesticks and their funky bottle openers." - heidi lauth beasley
"Right next to Richmond Park, or, to those not familiar with it, the one where Fenton the dog is from, is Petersham Nurseries. This greenhouse café - full of preened flowers and expensive Italian food - is a wealthy grandmother’s dream. Book a table in the conservatory after a respectable walk around the park with the family and tuck into a plate of tagliatelle." - jake missing
