Petersham Nurseries reopens this July

This July, Petersham Nurseries will throw open their doors and welcome guests back to their Richmond and Covent Garden homes, following a period of closure as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

On Saturday 4^th July, following the recent openings of the Nursery and Shop, Petersham Nurseries Café in Richmond will be re-opening and for the first time ever, service will extend on selected evenings, until sundown.

Located a stone’s throw away from Richmond Park and set within the nurseries’ abundant gardens, the open plan, spacious glasshouse restaurant is flooded with natural light and leads out into the gardens where tables and chairs scatter the courtyard and guests are invited to dine alfresco beneath the pergola.

As the golden evening sunshine fades, candles are lit and diners will be welcome to stay a little later, surrounded by fragrant jasmine and bougainvillaea. In line with their carefully considered food philosophy, the new summer set menu will focus on Italian-inspired, seasonal dishes with produce and provenance-led cooking style.

Expect to see signature dish Garden Fritti of, freshly picked Borage, Zucchini flowers and Sage from the onsite walled kitchen garden, Haye Farm Beef Fillet Carpaccio with Rocket, Tropea Onion & Parmesan; with mains, there’s John Dory with Salt-Baked Kohlrabi, New English Peas and Lovage; Rack of Lamb with Baby Beetroot, Green Beans, Anchovy and Mint. Ending on something sweet, Watermelon and Prosecco Sorbet and Nectarine and Almond Tart with Elderflower Syrup.

Open from 10 am, the neighbouring Teahouse will now operate with limited table service to allow for social distancing.

Following a similarly pared-back approach, diners can enjoy a selection of seasonal salads and wholesome homemade cakes available throughout the day.

As always, there will be the usual wide selection of loose-leaf teas, freshly brewed coffee, craft beer and pressed apple juice made on the family farm in Devon.