RestaurantsLondonCovent GardenWC2E

survey result

Summary

£86
 ££££
3
Good
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

With its “good short menu” of “delicious” (if sometimes “very rich”) dishes; “very friendly service and great atmosphere”, this is a “cosy, charming little restaurant in Covent Garden”. It’s a sibling to Kitty Fisher’s in Shepherd Market, Mayfair – both named after historical local ladies of the night – and ideal for a “relaxed” occasion.

Summary

£69
  £££
3
Good
3
Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Romantic but with a buzz”, this Covent Garden crowd-pleaser excels for its “consistent mixture of ambience, service and quality food”. Not surprisingly “a pre-theatre favourite”, it offers “no real gastronomic experiences” but superior comfort food, such as the “delicious and imaginative mini ham-and-cheese toastie starter portions: to die for!”. Like its older sister Kitty FIsher’s in Shepherd Market, it’s named after a courtesan who, in times gone by, frequented the area.

Summary

£67
  £££
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Cosily atmospheric”, with a “stylish theatrical ambience”, this little sister of Kitty Fisher’s in Shepherd Market (both are named after historical courtesans) is “particularly welcome in Covent Garden”. There’s a “delicious short menu” of “sophisticated British comfort food”, and “efficient but personal service which creates a warmish glow”. Top Tips: “the chips are to die for” and the kitchen “does rose veal like nowhere else”.

Summary

£66
  £££
3
Good
2
Average
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“One of the more individual, thoughtful places opening up in Covent Garden” – this “lively”, “very enjoyable little sister of Kitty Fisher” opened in mid-2018, and inspires many reports of “simple, luxurious food” from “an incredibly attractive menu” of “delicious, little, sharing bites”. “Decent-without-being-exceptional” is another school of opinion on the cooking, though, and middling ratings overall take into account seating that’s “so cramped” and service that’s “at times, pushy, brisk and hurried”. Top Tip – “I’m not sure what they did to the chips but they transcended any normal form of potato – order a bowl each as you won’t want to share!”

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30 Henrietta Street, London, WC2E 8NA

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Cora Pearl Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of Cora Pearl Restaurant in WC2E, London by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of Cora Pearl restaurant.
Yvonne C
We wanted a fairly quick meal before going ...
Reviewed 21 days ago

"We wanted a fairly quick meal before going to the Royal Opera House,and this was perfect. The staff were friendly and efficient, the food was excellent, and the ambience was great. "

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Hester W
Very nice small independent in an area full...
Reviewed 5 months, 3 days ago

"Very nice small independent in an area full of chains. Worth going along for their dauphinois chips!"

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Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
Always £0.00 £0.00
Lunch £0.00 £0.00
Dinner £0.00 £0.00
Pretheatre £27.00 £31.00
  Cost Availability Courses
Menu1 15.50 Always available 13
Menu2 28.00 Always available 3

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£14.50 £28.00 £6.50 £9.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £65.00
Filter Coffee £6.00
Extras  
Bread £3.50
Service 13.50%
30 Henrietta Street, London, WC2E 8NA
Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm
Thursday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm
Friday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm
Saturday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm
Sunday12 pm‑3:30 pm

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