The Orangery - (Near Richmond upon Thames, london)

Maureen S. A real treat. My husband especially likes Japanese food and enjoyed favourites as well as new dishes. There was plenty to choose, we both found a new favourite in the Japanese plumb brandy cocktails. All was thoughtfully and beautifully presented. I was grateful for the helpful staff. The team at Matsuba ensured a pleasant, tasty, leisurely evening date.

Ellie Lovely local and fresh sushi. So worth waiting for a table. They don’t take bookings, but you can phone and collect. Very little seating inside but it adds to the atmosphere. Tuna sashimi was absolutely incredible.

Rhiannon Williams Delicious food. Lovely location. Great if you have a trainspotter in your friends/family circles as its right next to the railway station. The decor is fab tying in with the Kew garden theme, the staff were welcoming, friendly and attentive. The bar was full because of rugby 6 nations Games and the Olympics but the noise and atmosphere was fun and not too unwelcoming or raucous. The indoor dining is in a separate area to the main bar. There were plenty of people sat outside even on a cold February Eve. It seems like its a local favourite.

Wa Ha Came in on a Friday with some friends. the salmon and other ingredients tasted very fresh. Good for on the go and great service by Fabeo who recommended the Salmon full house with the miso soup. Will be back next time in Richmond.

Shalatel This is a really lovely restaurant, we went there in our way back from a great day at Kew Gardens They have a very full menu but I was just too tired to look through so I asked for the set menu which was great. There were several options for a starter and a main dish, we chose a vegitable soup and a sardine dish. The bread was really nice, fresh and traditional Italian bread, the sardine was lovely. Main dish was lovely, I had a cream. of chicken something and my friend had a pasta dish. The mock tails were lovely too, the food was very filling. They also told me that you could swap the starter for dessert if you are on a budget. But I ended up ordering dessert seperately, it was the most delicious Tiramisu I have tasted! I totally recommend going there. Lovely and friendly staff too.

Nancy Somra We had a wonderful experience at Ottolenghi in Richmond. From the start, Kevin took amazing care of us, ensuring we had a comfortable area perfect for our family with kids. He walked us through the menu, recommended dishes based on our dietary needs, and handled last-minute requests (including a fish dish for the kids) with complete ease. The food was exceptional — full of flavour and beautifully presented. For our first visit, it couldn’t have been better, and we’re already excited to come back again. A special thank-you to Kevin, whose attentiveness, warmth, and professionalism truly elevated the whole experience. He made us feel completely looked after and turned a lovely brunch into something memorable.