Harden's survey result
Summary
This “super-cosy”, “chic and friendly restaurant is very welcome” in Covent Garden, “an area of chains and tourist traps” – with a “simple menu” of ‘elevated comfort food’, it’s “hard to beat for an early pre-theatre meal”. Named after a mid-Victorian courtesan who learned her trade nearby (although she made the big time in Paris), it is the younger sibling to Kitty Fisher’s (see also).
Summary
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
“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
“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”.
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30 Henrietta Street, London, WC2E 8NA
Restaurant details
Cora Pearl Restaurant Diner Reviews
"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. "
"Very nice small independent in an area full of chains. Worth going along for their dauphinois chips!"
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Always | £0.00 | £0.00 |  |
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| Lunch | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
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| Dinner | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
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| Pretheatre | £27.00 | £31.00 | |
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| Cost | Availability | Courses | |
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| Menu1 | 15.50 | Always available | 13 |
| Menu2 | 28.00 | Always available | 3 |
Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £14.50 | £28.00 | £6.50 | £9.00 |
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| Wine per bottle | £65.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £6.00 |
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| Bread | £3.50 |
| Service | 13.50% |
30 Henrietta Street, London, WC2E 8NA
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm |
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