Great restaurant in Richmond upon Thames?

[berri]

Any recommendations welcome, for an evening without the DC....!

TIA :)

What sort of thing are you after? Now I have a 22mo DD I don't get out much but can recommend the Bingham if you're after somewhere smart (NB haven't been there since I was pg though so some time ago). La Buvette (or sister restaurant Brula in St Margarets) good too.

In richmond or near and what price range? Glasshouse in Kew is great (michellin starred but pricey) Kew grill also v nice but worrall thompson. Cheaper in Kew is Ma Cuisine.

What about Skye Gyngell's place at Petersham?

I've heard of Bingham but had forgotten about it - definitely on the list, thanks!

We'll be getting into Richmond by train so ideally something within easy walking distance...

Don't mind what kind of cuisine, but seeing as it's a rare night out it'd be nice to go a bit posh :o

Is the Petersham one the one up on the hill? I've always thought that looks lovely when we've driven that way in the past...

Anyone heard of an Italian called Bacco? Someone else recommended it but haven't heard of it...

what train - tube or overground because you s=could get off one stop early in Kew.... not that I'm biased

Train...

Love your name btw :o

Bacco's near the station - next to Orange Tree pub. I've heard good things but never been there myself.

Think Skye Gyngell's place is only open for lunch? Berri - If you mean the restaurant at the Petersham hotel, we've been there a couple of times for anniversaries etc as we spent our wedding night there. It's nice but everso slightly fuddy-duddy. Lovely views of the river if you get there before the sun goes down.

Kewcumber's recommendations both great too if you're coming through Gunnersbury.

Enjoy!

Sorry by 'both' mean Ma Cuisine and Glasshouse. Never tried Wozza's place.

Can second La Buvette, its lovely.
Bacco next on my list to try, let me know if it's any good if you do go

Bacco good if it's quiet. Went for mother's day last year and couldn't cope with the large service.

Skye Grengell at Petersham Nursery is my absolute fave. And they do some evenings now. Check out P Nursery website for details. Pricey and tables on the muddy floor when it's wet but food to die for.

La Buvette ok but feels a bit old fashioned.

Glass House at Kew v good and haven't been to Ma Cusine but friend who knows about these things raves about it.

Al Boccon di'vino on Paradise Road is brilliant but you have to book about a month in advance and don't eat anything for about a week before going

I second Al Boccon divino! It's a truely authentic Italian restaurant. The owner is a little mad, but friendly. There isn't really a menu to chose from, everyone gets a number of courses like he's hosting a dinner party (anti-pasti, salad, soup, 2 pasta dishes, meat & dessert). It's about £90 for two with wine, a glass of prosecco & limoncello.

I wouldn't recommend it if you are a very fussy eater or a veggie though.

I am very tempted to book a babysitter and take dh to Al Boccon divino. I had walked past but never been in.

Do they do lunch as well? Although il bambino is not v well behaved out these days...

Bacco is lovely, also the Glasshouse, La Buvette, Ma Cuisine, The Dragon Inn on Sheen Road.

If you do decide to go to La Buvette, register on their website - free kirs! (if that's your sort of thing)

A Cena just over the bridge is great

Bingham is good but quite fusiony (too much so for me)

Glasshouse better than any of them though. I go there loads and have never been disappointed adn I am a right fussy bint

A Cena is great! Nicole Kidman's eaten there a few times!!!